Sustainable farming can be understood as the production of food in an economically profitable, socially acceptable and environmentally neutral way. It is believed that only in this way future generations will be able to produce enough food to meet [...]
Mato Grosso is known as the main soybean-producing state in Brazil. But also its corn production has been increased significantly over the last years. According to a new report by Rabobank (Mato Grosso: Cornering the market), corn production in the [...]
Due to the extremely low water level of rivers and canals in Northwest Europe, the supply of raw materials for feed via inland waterway vessels is currently running very slow, and may even shutdown in some parts. GMP+ International addresses that [...]
Curcumin is a natural bioactive compound and is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions. But can it also result in more and better sheep milk? Brazilian researchers delved into this. Feed additives in the diet of sheep can improve [...]
Seaweed contains ‘sulphated polysaccharides’ – components that are not found in plants, yeast or microalgae. Yet animals do react well to them. Combining sulphated polysaccharides from green and red algae, a new strategy has seen the light that can [...]
Recently, Hurricane Florence hit North Carolina, claiming over 5,000 pigs. As hurricanes continue to come, perhaps it is time that long-term preparations and thought is needed to be better prepared against this type of natural disasters, writes pig welfare [...]
Insect derived ingredients take off in aquaculture after the EU approved the use such ingredients in 2017. But what are the benefits for salmon? Insect larvae have successfully been used as a feed ingredient for a variety of fish species. Black [...]
Vitamins are an indispensable trace nutrient for animals. But how much vitamins are in commonly used feed ingredients for pigs? 13 ingredients were put to the test. Vitamins are essential and a vitamin deficiency could lead to low growth rate [...]
IFIF and FAO continue to strengthen their collaboration on critical issues to ensure safe and sustainable feed and food. This was mentioned at the 17th annual meeting of the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of [...]
International food commodity prices dipped in October, as falling dairy, meat and vegetable oils prices more than offset a surge in sugar prices, the United Nations said today The FAO Food Price Index, a measure of the monthly change in international [...]
