Ukraine resumes maritime grain exports
The Ukrainian Minister of Infrastructure has announced the resumption of grain exports by sea, which were blocked due to the war.
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Spain continues to be Europe's leading producer of compound feeds
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.
EU: temporary short-term derogation from certain agricultural policy rules to increase the production of cereals
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.
Brazil: Grain production estimated at 272.5 million t with second harvest crops
Growth of 6.7% (17 million t) is expected compared to the previous season.
EU: Genetically modified corn authorized for animal consumption
The Commission has authorized the use of a new genetically modified corn for human and animal consumption.
Global corn and soybean market situation according to USDA
Possible corn shipments from Brazil to China could reshape the world grain market, while soybean shortages are causing prices to rise.
EU: Positive outlook for grain and oilseed supplies
Although a decrease in the harvest of cereals, especially barley and corn, is expected, that of oilseeds will increase.
Brazil: 2021/22 cereal crop expected to reach an all-time high
According to Conab, it is estimated that cereal production in 2021/22 should reach 271.3 million tons, a new historical record.
First projections for new corn and soybean crops 2022/2023
Corn production and international trade will be reduced due to lower supply from Ukraine, while for soybeans, record production levels are expected in Brazil, the United States, and Argentina.
EU compound feed production in 2021 and outlook for 2022
The spread of animal diseases and the continuing global grain market rally fuelled by the Russian reinvasion of Ukraine is expected to reduce compound feed demand in 2022 by 4 - 5 million tons.
Brazil: Good forecasts for the 2021/22 crop thanks to corn acerage
The improvement in production is explained by the larger area planted for second-crop corn, in addition to better development at the end of the crop cycle.
Belgium: Flanders allows 5% of conventional raw materials in organic feed due to scarcity
Due to the war in Ukraine, organic pig and poultry farmers are allowed to mix 5% non-organic protein-rich feed crops in the diet.
France: Commission approves aid program for livestock farms
The objective of this aid program is to cover part of the increase in animal feed costs on farms.
Canada's investment in black soldier fly facility
Up to $6 million will help build a new facility that will increase the production of sustainable, insect-based products to feed animals.
How the world grain supply will be affected in 2022/23
The International Grains Council foresees a 13m t drop in total grains production for 2022/23.
Updated corn and soybean crop projections from USDA
On April 8, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its new monthly supply and demand reports for grains and oilseeds, in which significant cuts were again made for soybean crops in South America, while for corn the figures were presented without major changes.