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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Member States endorse EU measures to better prevent dioxin contamination in food and feed

The protection of consumers and industry against a possible dioxin contamination will soon improve significantly thanks to a Commission proposal.

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China: corn crop headed for record

China uses 105 million tons of corn a year for animal feed, with another 60 million to 70 million tons used in the processing sector for such products as starch, citric acid and ethanol.