The Black Sea Grain Initiative has been extended
The Black Sea Grain Initiative has been extended but the UN did not specify the length of the renewal.
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Tool that allows you to calculate the replacement rate in your farm
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Definition for the most commonly used pig terms
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The Black Sea Grain Initiative has been extended but the UN did not specify the length of the renewal.
Once again, the production estimate for Argentina's crops was reduced as a result of the adverse weather conditions that have accompanied the development of the crops in this new season.
In the 2021/22 marketing year, 20.9 million t of grains were used for animal feed in Germany, around 16% less.
Russia decided late last week to suspend its participation in the "Black Sea Grain Initiative", thus obstructing the export of grain through the Black Sea.
The spread of animal diseases and the economic impact of the war in Ukraine are the main factors reducing demand.
Feed manufacturers fear they will not be able to meet farmers' demand if this scenario continues.
Spanish industrial production of compound feed for farm animals in 2021 remained at similar levels to the previous year. A decrease is expected for this year in 2022.
Following a request from EU Member States, the Commission is proposing a temporary short-term derogation from rules on crop rotation and maintenance of non-productive features on arable land.
Although a decrease in the harvest of cereals, especially barley and corn, is expected, that of oilseeds will increase.
The demand and price of soybeans to produce oil for biodiesel is increasing.
A number of member states called for a more long-term strategy and set of tools to be put in place with a view to improving the EU’s resilience and food sovereignty.
The rising costs of fertilizers and raw materials for animal feed are impacting the agricultural sector.
Permitted levels of zinc allowed in starter piglet diets are under discussion as Canada reviews its Feeds Regulations.
European Commission allows the use of certain animal proteins to feed non-ruminant farmed animals such as pigs and poultry.
The proposal will allow the use of insect proteins and non-ruminant proteins (collagen and gelatin) in poultry and swine feed.
IFEEDER study reveals how COVID-19 has affected the livestock feed industry.