Jackie LindenJackie Linden is a freelance journalist based in the United Kingdom.From the AuthorRegulatory UpdatesEuropean Parliament adopts new rules on plant breedingLast week, the parliament agreed to new rules that will allow some plants bred using new genomic techniques (NGTs) to be treated within the European Union (EU) legislation like those bred using conventional methods.Feed IngredientsScottish farmers urged to grow more feed protein cropsA leading poultry company in the United Kingdom is calling on Scotland’s arable farmers to grow more rapeseed, beans and peas to cover more of the firm’s feed protein needs.African Swine FeverPhilippines invests in ASF vaccine developmentDevelopment of a local vaccine against African swine fever (ASF) is the key priority in a new initiative in the Southeast Asian state.Animal Feed Regulations & SafetyFeed safety issues reported in EuropeAmong the safety risks reported in the region over recent weeks is bacterial contamination of swine feed in Croatia.Feed IngredientsGrain, oilseed import levies set to go ahead in ZimbabweDespite opposition from one industry association, the government is going ahead with the imposition of levies on imported grains and oilseeds in the southern African state.International TradeBrazilian pork exports grow, FMD-free status recognizedMay exports of pig meat by Brazil broke another record for the month, and the trade could expand further as China officially recognizes Brazil’s status as free of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).African Swine FeverHungary confirms first ASF farm outbreakFor the first time, domestic pigs in Hungary have tested positive for the African swine fever (ASF) virus. In India’s northeastern states, there has been a sudden flurry of reports about new outbreaks.African Swine FeverNew ASF cases in pigs in recorded in 4 Asian states, South AfricaIn Asia, new cases of African swine fever (ASF) have been detected in northern India, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam. While the disease appears to have re-emerged in domestic pigs in South Africa, further cases in the wild population have been confirmed widely in Europe.Animal Feed Regulations & SafetyEurope aims to simplify feed safety requirementsAs part of a widespread program to simplify legislation in the European Union (EU), the European Council has announced changes relating to the safety of food and feed.Animal Feed ManufacturersForFarmers reports strong start to 2026The geopolitical situation and animal diseases in Europe have affected business, but Dutch-based feed producer ForFarmers reports improvements in sales volume, turnover and profitability for the first quarter of the new financial year.Company NewsFeed capacity expansion planned at Zichis Agro-Allied of NigeriaBased in the West African state, Zichis Agro-Allied Industries PLC has announced an increase in feed production that would make it one of the region’s largest manufacturers.African Swine FeverNations advised how to optimize ASF vaccine useNew guidelines have been published on how vaccination can contribute to the global control of African swine fever (ASF).Page 1 of 77Next Page
