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Spain, Europe's leading feed producer
The industrial production of compound feed totaled 26,278,430 t in 2019, representing a 3.8% increase from 2018, and making Spain the leading producer of animal feed in Europe.
China to see bumper summer harvest
China will see a bumper harvest of grains this summer thanks to stable grain acreage and improved crop yields.
EU Compound feed production in 2019 down
The industrial compound feed production for farmed animals in the EU-28 for 2019 is estimated at 163,3 mio. t, i.e. 0.9% lower than in 2018, according to data provided by FEFAC members.
US corn, soybeans, and wheat outlook for 2020/21
A record corn crop anticipated, soybeans exports to rise from record-low market share, and the wheat crop expected to be down.
Russia: Cereal exports and harvest projections
The Ministry of Agriculture maintains its cereal export projection at 45 million tonnes for the current agricultural season, including 36 million tonnes of wheat, despite implementing a quota.
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NewsNutritional strategies to alter hog growth, facing market disruptions
Due to the extraordinary disruptions in market flow caused by closed slaughterhouses, IPIC has developed strategies to slow market hog growth during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Russia: Grain sold from state intervention fund to stabilize price
More than half of the volume put up for auction on the first day (200 thousand tons) was sold.
Colombia lifts tariffs on corn, sorghum and soybeans to reduce cost of feed production
Given that Colombian production is insufficient, the suspension of tariffs will increase supply capacity for feed production.
Russia: restrictive export quoting mechanism concerning the key crop items
Facing the current economic conditions in the Russian Federation and other EAEU countries, the Ministry sets measures aimed at keeping the food market stability to meet the domestic demand for grain and its processed products.
Colombia facilitates the registry of feed manufacturers, importers
Through Resolution 61252 dated February 3, 2020, the Colombian Agricultural Institute, ICA, established the requirements and procedures for the registration of animal feed manufacturers and importers, as well as the requirements and procedures for the registration of animal feed.
USA: Ractopamine-free fairs
In an effort to make their pigs more marketable after the show, Ohio showmen will no longer be able to use this feed additive to promote lean muscle growth.
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
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.
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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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.
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