Higher forecasts for wheat output and cereal consumption in 2016/17
As a result, global cereal stocks by the end of farming season in 2017 are expected to stand at 635 million tonnes, 1.5 percent below their opening level.
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EU-28 soft wheat and oilseeds production down this year
New Copa & Cogeca forecasts released today reveal EU-28 soft wheat and oilseeds production is down this year, compared to 2015, mainly as a result of bad weather as well as increasing pests and diseases.
Food demand to rise strongly in coming decade
As incomes improve, especially in emerging economies, demand for meat, fish and poultry will demonstrate strong growth.
Corn shortages affects pork producers in Brazil
Due to the high domestic price of corn and the uncertain economic situation, it’s expected that future growth in the pork and poultry sectors will slow to about 2 percent per year.
Decrease in the production of feed in France
According to Agreste, during the first trimester of 2016, the industrial production of feed has decreased by 4.2% in comparison with the same period in 2015.
Alternative sources of soy protein in pigs' feed
The addition of alternative ingredients to the ration will depend mainly on how their variation in nutritional composition compares to soybeans and on their price, which will determine their inclusion rate and their actual inclusion.
Commission authorises 2 GMOs for food/ feed uses
The Commission adopted 2 GMOs for food/ feed uses, MON87427 maize and NK603xT25 maize.
China will increase its cereal and oilseed imports
It is expected that the cereal and oilseed demand in China will increase from 600 million tonnes in 2014 to 700 million tonnes in 2020.
United States: corn production will be the third largest production on record
Despite a 4 percent decrease from last year’s production, if realized, this will be the third largest production on record.
Good world cereal supplies expected in 2015
The latest FAO forecast for global cereal production in 2015 stands at 2 540 million tonnes, 13.8 million tonnes more than expected in July, but still 21 million tonnes (0.8 percent) below the 2014 record.
China: soybean imports to jump by 2024
China's imports of soybeans will continue to grow in the coming decade because of limited farmland and a rising population.
ISAAA - Global Status of Commercialized Biotech/GM Crops: 2014
18 million farmers in 28 countries planted more than 181 million hectares in 2014, up from 175 million in 27 countries in 2013.
Italy renews the banning of the growing of MON810
The decision foresees the implementation in Italy of the new Directive on genetically modified organisms (GMO).
Russian government imposing grain export duties
Prime Minister Medvedev said at the meeting that Russia had a splendid harvest this year, and that exports had risen considerably, so the country needed a reserve.
Alternatives to traditional protein sources
The sharp increase in demand for meat by the population expected in the world in the coming years, means that there is an active search for alternatives, both from a social and an environmental point of view.
Clinical case: Food poisoning by alkaloids in fattening pigs
We are called because of sudden deaths in several integrated fattening farms.