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China to host global forum on responsible soy
The Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS) will hold its International Forum on Responsible Development of the Soybean industry, in Beijing, China, May 28-29, 2013 under the theme “Building Global Bridges for Responsible Soy.” Co-hosted by the China Soybean Industry Association (CSIA), th...
Global feed enzyme market to be $1.2 bln by 2018
The feed enzyme market was valued at $781.7 million in 2012 and expected to increase to $1,193.0 million by 2018, with a CAGR of 7.3% for the forecast period, according to a recent report by Market and Markets. In 2012, Europe led the global feed enzyme market with a share of 46.0%, followed by Asia...
India: Poultry sector seeks ban on maize export
The poultry industry has sought a ban on the export of maize, a key raw material of the poultry feed, for stabilizing chicken and egg prices amid fresh price hike of different feeds in the international markets, according to Financial Express. Industry owners said the poultry feed prices will go up ...
Report: Weather creates uncertainty for Q3 fertiliser markets
Changeable weather conditions across the Northern Hemisphere is causing significant uncertainty in the 2013 Q2 fertiliser markets, according to a new report from Rabobank. Planting season in the Northern Hemisphere is just around the corner and it will be instrumental in driving short-term agri-comm...
Report: Aquafeed market on the up in India
India’s aquafeed industry is forecast to grow at a CAGR of around 20% during 2012-13 to 2014-15, according to the new report by Research and Markets. India, once a land of traditional aqua feeding comprising rice/wheat bran, ground nut cake, and other agro products, is now emerging as a significant ...
HSI say battery cages are cruel and should be banned
India is the third largest producer of eggs in the world. Currently, at least 70% of its eggs come from commercial farmers who confine their hens to barren battery cages so small that each bird has less space than an A4 size sheet of paper in which to spend her entire life. HSI/India has success...
Livestock producers should expect bright future
More efficient land use, a stalled demand for corn ethanol and increased demand for meat in developing countries should help boost the livestock industry in coming years, according to a Purdue University agricultural economist. Farzad Taheripour, a research assistant professor of agricultural econom...
FAO report predicts growth for 2013 cereal production
Strong growth in the 2013 global wheat, coarse grains and rice production, is expected according to early forecasts published in the May issue of FAO's monthly Cereals Supply and Demand Brief. Assuming more normal weather conditions than in 2012, global wheat production in 2013 is expected to reach ...
US feed industry could recover with one good harvest
The current high feed prices are here to stay as a result of a number of intricate political, economic and demand-supply conditions. Understanding the background helps to cope with the challenging conditions, Dr Terry Barr stated at IPPE in Atlanta. By Vincent ter Beek Yes times have been...
Price of poultry products rises 95% in India
The price of chicken and eggs in India rose by up to 95% in different areas due to higher feed costs over the past fiscal year, the country’s Agriculture Minister, Sharad Pawar, has said. “Average prices of chicken in different stations during 2012-13 have shown an increase, ranging from 3.8% to 95....
