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Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Global poultry output forecast to rise in 2020
Due to a larger breeder flock, global poultry production is projected to increase in 2020 from some of the world's largest producers—the US and Brazil.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
India lifts lockdown restrictions on fishing, aquaculture sectors
The fishing and aquaculture industries of India have received exemptions to national lockdown measures imposed by the federal government in March to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
10,000 tonnes of pork from China's state reserves to be auctioned
The China Merchandise Reserve Management Center said a further 10,000 tonnes of frozen pork from China's state reserves will be auctioned on April 16, 2020, reported Reuters.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Agrifirm's new feed mitigator shows effectiveness against ASF
Agrimprove, the functional feed ingredients brand of Royal Agrifirm Group, has introduced a new feed mitigator called FeedLock®. This product has proven to mitigate viral contamination of feed. It is used as a biosecurity measure on farm to ...
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Canada's industry leaders warn drastic impact of COVID-19 on meat supply
With some of North America's largest meat producers having been forced to close their plants or reduce output amid the COVID-19 outbreak, industry leaders warned of immediate and drastic effects on Canada's supply chain.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Pakistan poultry sector seeks green light for exports to Afghanistan
Pakistan's poultry sector asked government on Monday to allow meat and eggs export to Afghanistan as the country has potential to fill a supply gap following a sharp decline in Iran's exports to the war-torn country.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Stock shortage fears arise as US meat plants shut down
Concerns on shortages of beef, pork and poultry supply in supermarkets may soon arise after some massive meat processing plants have closed at least temporarily because their workers were sickened with COVID-19.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
US state euthanise chickens as COVID-19 hits poultry industry
Several Pennsylvania poultry farmers have made the tough decision to euthanise chickens after two poultry processing plants were temporarily shut down.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Perstorp converts production to solve Swedish national disinfection crisis
Perstorp has started the large-scale production of hand sanitiser and surface disinfectant for the Swedish healthcare sector at cost price.
Saturday, April 11, 2020
Roles of fibre fermentation in monogastric animals: 2. Training microbiome to enhance fermentation of the major cereal NSPs
In the previous edition, benefits of increasing post-ileal fibre fermentation through supplementation of β-1,4-endo-xylanase were introduced suggesting a hypothesis that effective fibre fermentation needs adaptation of microbiota. In t ...
Saturday, April 11, 2020
US dairy industry sounds alarm as supply exceeds demand; urges swift action
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the US' National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) have urged concerned authorities to take swift, comprehensive action to support the US dairy industry through the COVID-19 crisis.
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Norwegian seafood exports buck 'challenging situation', grow 11% in value in 1st quarter
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Norway's seafood exports increased 4% in March and 11% during the first quarter in terms of value, compared with the same periods last year.
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Crop, livestock prices dive under COVID-19 pressure
Crop and livestock prices are plunging to threatening levels that impact the livelihoods of many US farmers and ranchers, according to an updated analysis by the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Glencore Agriculture offers US$325 million for stake in Argentine soy crushing plant Renova
The commodities trader is looking to purchase the remaining minority stake in the soy crusher held currently by Vicentin, a bankrupt family-owned company, sources told Reuters.
Thursday, April 9, 2020
USDA investigating beef price increase amid lower cattle prices in COVID-19 pandemic
Sonny Perdue, Agriculture Secretary said the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is looking into why prices for cattle aren't going up even as beef prices are rising from COVID-19 hoarding, reported Reuters.

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