Bolivia and Brazil sign memorandum of understanding
The memorandum of understanding was signed to export raw materials, for technical assistance and technology transfer to strengthen the agricultural, livestock, and agro-industrial sectors.
articles about raw material
Interest in incorporating insect meal in piglet feed
All livestock sectors are seeking to reduce imports of raw protein materials. Insect meals belong to the category of concentrated protein sources, but their nutritional characteristics are poorly documented and attempts to incorporate them into swine feed have been the subject of few publications.
USDA corn and soybean projections for the 2024/2025 season - June 2024
The first updated estimates for world corn and soybean crops are virtually unchanged from the previous report.
Philippines extends reduced tariffs on pork to 2028
This program ensures access and affordability to essential commodities while balancing the interests of consumers and local producers.
Global export prices of all major cereals rose in May
The FAO Cereal Price Index rose month-on-month, with wheat prices increasing the most.
First forecasts for global cereal production
FAO’s first forecast for the 2024/25 season points to an overall comfortable global cereal supply and demand situation.
Main global exporters of agri-food products in 2023
Below is the list of the top 10 global exporters of agri-food products in 2023.
EU sets higher tariffs on Russian and Belarusian grain
The new tariffs aim to stop the imports of grain from Russia and Belarus into the EU in practice.
EU Compound Feed Production Market Forecast 2024
Based on data collected by FEFAC, industrial compound feed production within the EU27 is expected to decrease in 2024
EU protein production and options to diversify sources
An increase in diversification of production in the EU requires available agricultural land suitable for the needed crops.
The effect of sugary and salty former food products in pig diets on energy and nutrient digestibility, growth performance and carcass composition
Sugary and salty former food products as a feed ingredient alternative in gowing-finishing diets for pigs.
The impact of dried cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) waste meal as feed in growing-finishing pigs
Dried cabbage by-product may be a suitable ingredient for growing-finishing diets to improve sustainability and return.
FAO cereal price index up in April
Average global wheat export prices stabilized in April. Maize and barley prices increased while sorghum and rice prices declined.
Clinical case: Gastroesophageal ulcers in finishing pigs due to pyrrolizidine alkaloidosis
Although initially the focus was on the gastric ulcers, after the first visits, more importance was given to liver damage and poisoning was suspected.
European agriculture ministers discussed protein strategy
The Belgian federal and regional agriculture ministers invited their European colleagues to Belgium to discuss food, especially proteins, as a strategic sector for the future of Europe.
Corn and soybean projections for the 2023/2024 season USDA – April 2024
World corn projections were lowered by 2.4 million tons compared to the March report. Soybean production, trade, and ending stock projections were cut slightly.