Insect larvae as a protein source for pig feed – What’s the future?
The pros, cons, and current limitations of using black soldier fly larvae as an alternative protein source.
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China's total grain output increased year-on-year in 2021
China has published statistics for the country's total sown area, yield, and total grain output in 2021.
The FAO Food Price Index: highest level since June 2011
The fourth consecutive monthly rise in the value of the FFPI, putting the index at its highest level since June 2011.
China expects to break grain production record in 2021
Summer grain production reached 145.8 million tons this year, up 2.97 million tons from 2020.
Data sheets: Rye
Data sheet with the nutritional value (table comparison) and most recent studies about rye.
Significant increase in Argentine oilseeds exports
The value of soybean and derivative shipments increased 55% during the first half of the year.
Foods of Norway: Growing yeast from trees for potential use in pig feed
A fruitful collaboration between industry and research has for the first time successfully achieved a large-scale production of yeast from local, sustainable resources.
Evonik expands NIR services for feed raw materials and feeds
Update and expansion of calibrations for feed raw materials, including insect meal.
EU expects higher cereal and oilseed crop this year
According to Copa-Cogeca, after the complicated situations experienced in 2020 across Europe, a more optimistic 2021 harvest is expected in the EU, with a total of 292.45 and 30 million tons of cereals and oilseeds, respectively.
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IPIC: New corn quality concerns publication provides timely information for swine producers
A new publication from Iowa Pork Industry Center, "Corn Quality – Concerns When Grain Does Not Reach Maturity," offers preharvest, harvest and postharvest considerations for swine producers.
Data sheets: Sunflower meal
Data sheet with the nutritional value (table comparison) and most recent studies about sunflower meal.
How global oilseed and cereal markets will look in the next 10 years
The OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook provides projections for world oilseed and cereal markets for the period 2021-2030.
Brazil launches Agricultural Observatory Portal
The Portal brings together information from more than 200 databases on crops, climate, and rural credit, as well as information on the fisheries industry and geo-referenced images of rural Brazil.
Titanium dioxide no longer considered safe as feed additive
EFSA has concluded that the additive can no longer be considered safe in animal feed.
Danish Crown will phase out palm oil by 2023
As part of the partnership with Danish Alliance for Responsible palm oil, Danish Crown has now adopted an action plan, which will phase out palm oil by 2023.