EU: Compound feed production increases
In 2018 Spain continued to be the top producer of compound feed, with the pig sector as the second largest market.
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USA: Rural ag sector may be incapable of complying with emerging tech requirements
AFIA addresses concerns on unintended consequences of requirements for emerging tech and traceability.
Argentina: New historic record for corn exports
Corn export reaches record 36,504,719 tons, according to Affidavits of Sales Abroad; 69.7% higher than the previous record for the 2016/17 cycle.
Updated EU feed protein supply
The drought observed in 2018 in Europe had a significant impact on the overall feed supply for 2018/19.
Argentina: Soybean processing reaches new record
During the month of August 4,152,116 tons were processed, the second highest amount on record for the month.
New forecasts for global cereal production
FAO also released a new Cereal Supply and Demand Brief, raising its July forecast for global cereal output by 22 million tonnes to 2 708 million tonnes, 2.1 percent above the 2018 outturn.
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As of ..Reduction in China’s swine herd due to ASF drops meal consumption
Soybean imports in 2019/20 are set to be the lowest in five years.
Drought in Europe: Member States agree on support measures
Member States agreed to a series of support measures proposed by the Commissionto ease the financial difficulties faced by farmers due to adverse weather conditions, and increase the availability of feed for animals.
USA: FDA publishes assessment of compliance with Veterinary Feed Directive final rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine published a summary assessment for Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) compliance activities conducted during fiscal years 2016-2018.
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NewsFEFAC makes available Biosecurity recommendations in context of ASF
The focus of this document is on biosecurity measures for the operations of sourcing of feed ingredients, transport, storage, manufacturing and delivery of final feed to farms. It also covers visits to farms of feed company personnel.
Drought in Europe: the Commission offers further support to European farmers
Farmers will be able to receive a higher percentage of their direct and rural development payments in advance and also they will be granted greater flexibility to use land that would normally not be used for production.
Argentina: record harvest for the 2018/19 season
The July report on agricultural estimations confirms the maximum historic volume. It also highlights the important production of maize and wheat.
Data sheets: raw materials and additives
Technical sheets of the main raw materials and additives used in swine feed. They include a comparison of nutritional values from various sources, product
Drought conditions that affected crop growing season could become the norm
A recent JRC article warns that the extreme drought conditions that affected central and northern Europe's 2018 spring/summer growing season could become the norm within 25 years, and calls for innovative adaptation measures to deal with extremes
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NewsEU: overview of EU feed supply
Looking at the total EU use of feed consumption, about 80% of the feed is from EU origin.
Argentina: Increase in soybean exports
Soybean exports grew by 6.5% with respect to the same period in 2018.
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NewsUSA: Revised draft guidance on veterinary feed directive regulation
The VFD final rule outlines the process for authorizing use of animal drugs intended for use in or on animal feed that require the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
Impacts of African Swine Fever on China's feed industry and soy demand
Rabobank expects China’s total feed/soybean demand to decline in 2019 – albeit significantly less than the decline in pork production – followed by a slight recovery in 2020. African swine fever will act as a catalyst to speed up feed industry upgrades – including, but not limited to, a diversified product mix, the higher adoption of commercial compound feed, and ongoing industry consolidation.
The government expects the best harvest in the history of Argentina
“We will be the second global maize exporter again”, said the Minister of Agroindustry, Mr Luis Miguel Etchevehere, when showing that according to the forecasts, the exportable surplus will reach 30 million tonnes.
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EFSA: Assessment of GM six‐event stack maize and subcombinations
Maize Bt11 × MIR162 × MIR604 × 1507 × 5307 × GA21 (six‐event stack maize) was produced by conventional crossing to combine six single events: Bt11, MIR162, MIR604, 1507, 5307 and GA21.
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NewsUnited States is Europe's main soya beans supplier
Imports of U.S. soya beans by the European Union increased by 121% over the current market year (July 2018 to mid-April 2019), compared to the same period in the previous year.
World cereal markets remain well balanced
FAO's current world cereal production estimate for 2018 stands at 2 655 million tonnes.
New opportunities for the EU plant protein market
The study suggested that EU efforts to promote the production of European plant proteins should instead focus their efforts on innovation and the provision of the infrastructure.
Management of food and feed crises : Commission updates its plan and procedures
The Commission has adopted a Decision which updates its plan, dating from 2004, and procedures for crisis management in the field of safety of food and feed.
Feed additives: online tool upgraded to improve exposure estimates
As of today applicants can make better estimates of exposure to residues of feed additives, thanks to a new release of the Feed Additives Consumer Exposure calculator (FACE).