Fodder shortage in North India: Another issue for dairy farmers
Wheat straw is being sold at Rs 1100-1700per quintal; it was being sold at Rs 400-600 per quintal last year. Farmers across north Indian states are facing a shortage of dry fodder due to the wheat crisis, which in turn, has been primarily fueled by an unusually hot March, according to farmers, agricultural scientists and […]
Increased cotton seed prices add to the woes of dairy farmers
The dairy farmers of Tirupur are affected after the increased price of cotton seeds led to an increase in the price of cattle feed. Cotton seeds are a vital part of the cattle feed and are rich in protein and fiber. The price of cotton seeds has gone up from Rs 2000 to Rs 2500 […]
Creating demand for US DDGS in Southeast Asia
The U.S. Grains Council set an ambitious goal in early 2020 to create 1.1 million metric tons of new demand for U.S. distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) in Southeast Asia by targeting the aquaculture feed industry. Through a series of research projects with both public and private partners, the results are flowing in and […]
Malaysian government invests in alternative feed processing
An animal feed processing plant based on alternative sources of palm kernel waste worth RM20 million will operate in Bukit Kor near Marang by the end of the year. State Agriculture, Food Industry, Plantation, Commodity and Rural Development Committee Chairman Dr Azman Ibrahim said the plant which was set up with investment by a joint […]
Indian poultry industry appeals to government for damaged grains
National Egg Coordination Committee (NECC) has stated that thousands of small and marginal farmers and breeders have shut down poultry businesses or suspended or scaled down their operations because of heavy losses. “Unable to withstand such continuous losses, thousands of small and marginal farmers and even breeders have already shut down or suspended or scaled […]
International Egg Commission unleashes new 10-year initiative to double egg consumption globally
The International Egg Commission (IEC)is launching Vision 365, a new decade-long plan to develop the global reputation of the egg. The aim of this initiative is to accelerate global egg consumption to 365 eggs per year, per person. IEC Chairman, Suresh Chitturi encourages all members of the egg industry to get involved in this “unmissable […]
Finding fishmeal substitutes for aquaculture feed becoming a priority in Japan
Researchers in Japan are investigating alternative sources for aquaculture feed as the country’s growing aquaculture sector hits the limits of the country’s traditional supply of aquafeed. The main materials for aquaculture feed – fishmeal and fish oil – remain a limited resource. Despite increased substitution of other ingredients in feed, like soy proteins, poultry byproducts, […]
Falling soybean demand from China impact on global trade
Demand for soybeans from China — the world’s biggest importer of soybeans — is forecast to fall 3.5%-6.1% year on year in 2022 due to lower demand from the downstream feed sector, a survey of market participants at more than 10 major trader, crusher and broker companies by S&P Global Commodity Insights found April 21. […]
Higher maize prices result in increased export demand of Indian broken rice
With maize (corn) prices soaring on demand from West, South and South-East Asia, buyers abroad are switching over to 100% broken rice for animal feed in countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia and China. “There is a huge demand for maize from Bangladesh, Vietnam, Indonesia besides the Gulf. But prices have surged and availability is low […]
SOPA urges government not to allow import of GM soyabean meal
Indore-based Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) recently urged the Centre government not to allow the import of genetically modified (GM) soyabean meal claiming that it will adversely impact the local processors and farmers since the country does not allow cultivation of GM food crops. “We understand that the poultry industry has once again requested […]
