USA: USDA predicts record corn harvest
Corn production for 2012/13 is projected at a record 14.8 billion bushels, up 2.4 billion from 2011/12.
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Metabolic effects of dietary sugar beet pulp or wheat bran in growing female pigs
Wheat bran increases the capacity of the intestine for oxidative metabolism and sugar beet pulp induces a repartitioning of body lipid stores.
European Guide to good practice and the specific sector documents are available in the EU languages
The European Feed Ingredient Safety Certification Association is pleased to announce the translation of the European Guide to good practice for the industrial manufacture of safe feed materials in the EU languages.
Salmonella contamination of feed (II): control
This chapter is intended as a roadmap for the development of a Salmonella control program for factories, a program whose aim should be to minimize Salmonella contamination, of any and all serotypes.
FAO: near-record wheat production expected this year
FAO forecast that 2012 world wheat production will be the second highest on record at 690 million tonnes.
FAO: cereal production and stocks up
Production is expected to reach 2 327 million tonnes – up 4.6 million tonnes from the last estimate in December.
Russia: Government sees no reason for grain export limiting
The forecast of grain exports from Russia became increased to the level of 27 mln tonnes.
European Union: Parliament resolution on the farm input supply chain
The European Parliament published last January 19 a Resolution on the farm input supply chain in which it calls on the Commission and Member States to improve the transparency of farm input prices.
FAO Food Price Index ends year with sharp decline
The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 179 points, slightly down compared with November. The decline was mainly driven by pig meat, whose price dropped by 2.2 percent
Medium-term prospects for EU cereal markets
The medium-term prospects for EU cereal markets are characterised by tight market conditions, low stock levels and prices remaining above long term averages.
Reducing the cost of pig feed (I)
We should focus on actions that are in our hands to try to improve the profitability of our farms.
The Rabobank expects declines in grain prices for 2012
A weakening of the highs of 2011 in the price of grain is anticipated, but is unlikely to reach the levels of 2008/09
Organic diet for organic pigs and poultry
In a new research project, scientists from Aarhus University and from universities in Switzerland, Finland, Germany and the Netherlands, among others, will develop organic feeding strategies for the European pig and poultry market based solely on organic products.
Ukrainian Prime Minister supports idea of creating grain pool with Russia, Kazakhstan
Prime Minister Mykola Azarov suggested Kazakhstan returning to the idea of a tripartite Black Sea grain pool, involving Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Russia.
Commission publishes EU cereals market information
The Commission has launched a new webpage on Europa to provide regular information on the EU markets for cereals, oilseeds and rice.
First market report from the Agricultural Market Information System
According to first market report from the Agricultural Market Information System, which was established after June's G20 meeting of farm ministers, 2011/12 global cereal supply outlook has improved in recent weeks as production forecasts have been revised upwards.