Page 5 of articles about protein

A recent JRC article warns that the extreme drought conditions that affected central and northern Europe's 2018 spring/summer growing season could become the norm within 25 years, and calls for innovative adaptation measures to deal with extremes

Rabobank expects China’s total feed/soybean demand to decline in 2019 – albeit significantly less than the decline in pork production – followed by a slight recovery in 2020. African swine fever will act as a catalyst to speed up feed industry upgrades – including, but not limited to, a diversified product mix, the higher adoption of commercial compound feed, and ongoing industry consolidation.

The study suggested that EU efforts to promote the production of European plant proteins should instead focus their efforts on innovation and the provision of the infrastructure.

The development of plant proteins in Europe is one of the priorities of the Romanian presidency.

Report finds growth potential for EU plant proteins in premium feed and food sectors, driven by consumer demand.

Its entry into force as of January 1st, 2019 would have contributed to the damage of the competitiveness of animal production.

China could impose a tariff of 25% on USA soya.

Plant proteins are an essential component of animal feed but European production of protein crops is not sufficient to cover demand.

With around 4 million tonnes of grains worth over €1 billion moving in the EU every week, a well-functioning storage and logistic system is of great importance to ensure that the demands of the EU market are met at a competitive price. Bottlenecks can lead to supply shortfalls and increased price volatility.

The Commission updated the Council on its intentions for an EU protein plan to address the EU's significant and long - standing feed protein deficit.

The area under cereals in 2018 is expected to be 1.4% down on last year’s level.