Mexico’s ag industry warns that bans on GMO corn and glyphosate could shrink food supplies 18 Jan 2021 Mexico’s agriculture and livestock industries are pushing back on a government plan to pivot away from genetically modified corn imports, saying that the move would upend the country’s food supply.
Additional COVID-19 relief available for US contract broiler producers 18 Jan 2021 The USDA is providing additional assistance to poultry farmers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), applications are being accepted from 19 January.
CoBank Quarterly: expected boost in fiscal spending lifts outlook 18 Jan 2021 Vaccines bring optimism for economic recovery, but significant risks remain
Take 15 minutes to complete the UK's Big Farming Survey 17 Jan 2021 RABI has launched the largest ever survey of its kind in England and Wales, with a target of achieving 26,000 responses from farming people.
IPIFF welcomes new European opinion on edible insects 16 Jan 2021 The International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed (IPIFF) has welcomed the first European Food Safety Agency opinion on insect-based feed.
Best practice on the farm: alternative water disinfection methods in production 15 Jan 2021 Sponsored The latest addition to Aviagen’s Best Practice on the Farm series focuses on ‘alternative water disinfection methods in production’. Written by Dr Susan Watkins, Alternative Water Disinfection Methods during production…
EU considers incentives for low-carbon farming 15 Jan 2021 Farmers across the European Union could get cash to re-wild farmland and curb emissions from belching livestock.
Hungary to cull 101,000 chickens after bird flu outbreak 15 Jan 2021 Hungary’s food safety authority NEBIH ordered the slaughter of 101,000 chickens on 14 January due to a bird flu outbreak.
What happens after the UK government cuts Direct Payments under the new Transition Plan? 15 Jan 2021 Property consultancy Bidwells explores the impact that the UK's Agricultural Transition Plan (ATP) could have on sustainable farming.
New report stresses the need for a UK farm animal health and welfare body 15 Jan 2021 A new report published as part of the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust and AHDB highlights the need for a veterinary-led farm animal health and welfare body for the UK.
Shipping costs sending waves through the industry as prices spike 14 Jan 2021 Sponsored This week's Feed Additive Focus, brought to you by Glowlit, takes a look at the latest price changes in Vitamin A1000 & Vitamin B1 Mono Since the start of the COVID pandemic, shipping companies have sent their vessel…
Hong Kong suspends more poultry imports from across the globe 14 Jan 2021 Hong Kong has suspended poultry imports from multiple regions in France, Poland, the UK, Germany, Japan and South Korea as avian influenza continues to spread.
2021 IPPE Marketplace boasts more than 135 on-demand TECHTalks 14 Jan 2021 The latest industry technology and trends in feed and agri-business will be in the virtual IPPE Marketplace from 25 January.
Still reeling from COVID-19, Asia’s poultry farmers are battling bird flu outbreaks 14 Jan 2021 Asia’s poultry industry is confronting the region’s worst bird flu outbreak in years, with the virus being detected across farms from Japan to India.
Smart dosing with Dosatron elevates traceability 14 Jan 2021 Dosatron has launched “smart dosing” with their newest medicator system. New features make the medicator “smart” by allowing it to record, monitor and track vaccinations and medication use.
South Korea investigates six potential bird flu outbreaks 13 Jan 2021 Animal health officials in South Korea are currently investigated six potential cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza as the disease continues to ravage flocks in Europe and Asia.
NFU UK voices agreement with The Times opinion piece on sustainable meat 13 Jan 2021 National Farmers Union (NFU) Deputy President Stuart Roberts has written to The Times about eating sustainably and why going meat-free for January may not bring the expected climate benefits.
Indonesian poultry demand falters in 2020 but is expected to recover this year 13 Jan 2021 Demand for poultry in Indonesia was lower than expected for 2020 as an oversupply of chickens and COVID-19-related disruptions hindered trade flows.
NFF Australia calls for dedicated agriculture visa to address labour shortages 13 Jan 2021 The National Farmers Federation (NFF) is urging the Australian government to create a dedicated agriculture visa to help the sector achieve its potential.
Eating fly larvae can stimulate natural behaviour in broilers 12 Jan 2021 Broilers fed live fly larvae are able to exhibit more natural behaviours and develop healthier legs, leading to improved welfare.
