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Friday, May 10, 2024
Central Valley Meat to acquire Cargill's beef processing plant in California, US
Central Valley Meat Holding Co announced the acquisition of Cargill Meat Solutions' beef processing plant located in Fresno, California, US, with the transaction amount remaining undisclosed, Meat + Poultry reported.
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Reducing use and improved monitoring can help tackle antimicrobial pollution from livestock, fish farming
While the use of antimicrobial drugs in farmed animals and in aquaculture has decreased over the past few years in Europe, the on-going presence of antimicrobial residues in the environment poses risks to ecosystems and human health, accord ...
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Canada's agriculture sector welcomes guidance declaring gene edited plants safe for use in feed
The Canadian Food Inpsection Agency (CFIA) has issued a guidance on May 3, confirming that gene edited plants are safe for use in animal feed — a conclusion welcomed by Canada's agriculture sector.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Farmers' group in Albay province, Philippines, receives government grant to boost pork supply
A farmers' group in Albay province, Philippines, assisted by the country's Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), has received a PHP 5.5 million (US$96,000) swine production grant from the Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA), Philippi ...
Friday, May 3, 2024
FAO's 10-year global initiative aims to cut antimicrobial use in agrifood production
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced on April 25 the launch of a new action-oriented, country-focused initiative to reduce the need for antimicrobials on farms, amid the growing threat posed by antimic ...
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Brazil issues positive regulatory determination for PRRS-resistant pigs, says Genus plc
Genus plc, the parent company of PIC (Pig Improvement Company), has announced that Brazil recently issued a favorable regulatory determination for gene-edited pigs resistant to the porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) virus.
Thursday, May 2, 2024
CP Foods highlights care of fishing vessel-based migrant workers through life enhancement center
Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods) is dedicated to sourcing fishmeal sustainably to mitigate risks and impacts throughout the supply chain, the company said in a press release.
Monday, April 29, 2024
Olymel plans to shut down poultry, pork production plant in Quebec, Canada
Canadian poultry and pork processor and distributor Olymel LP said it plans to close its Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu plant in Quebec, Canada.
Friday, April 26, 2024
US corn and soybeans plantation at 12% and 8%, respectively, as of April 21
Twelve percent of corn in the United States has been planted as of April 21, compared to 12% a year ago and the five-year average of 10%, according to the US Department of Agriculture.
Saturday, April 20, 2024
US researchers explore alternatives to antibiotics in poultry feed
As the poultry industry is transitioning towards antibiotic-free production to address market demands and slow down the spread, researchers from Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), US aim to explore alternatives to antibiotics in po ...
Friday, April 12, 2024
Brazil anticipates record pork production despite feed challenges
Brazil's pork production is expected to reach another record year, with a total of 4.7 million tonnes projected for 2024, UK Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board reported.
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Kansas State University, US receives US$1 million grant to develop ASF vaccine
Kansas State University (K-State) in Kansas, US, has been awarded a US$1 million grant from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) to spearhead the development of safe and swiftly deployable vaccines to combat the African ...
Thursday, April 11, 2024
CP Foods' shrimp farms in Thailand certified for being antibiotic-free
Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods) has attained certification for its antibiotic-free products, with seven of its shrimp farms in Thailand having been granted Antibiotic-Free Product Certification by SGS (Thailand) Com ...
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
China anticipates record corn crop in 2024, potentially reducing US imports
China is on track to achieve a record-large corn harvest in 2024, surpassing the previous year's record, despite government initiatives aimed at shifting focus towards soybean cultivation at the expense of corn, Reuters reported.
Monday, April 8, 2024
El Nino damage to crops in Antique, Philippines exceeds US$2.4 million
The impact of the El Nino phenomenon on crops, including drought-resistant corn, in Antique province, Philippines, has resulted in damages totalling over PHP 141 million (US$2.4 million), Philippine News Agency reported.

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