Jackie LindenJackie Linden is a freelance journalist based in the United Kingdom.From the Author - Page 40Animal NutritionStudy explores effects of insect farming on feed costsIf food waste could be used as the basis for insect farming, what would that mean for the feed industry, for livestock and grain farmers, and for the environment in the European Union?African Swine FeverFirst cases of ASF in third western Polish provinceFor the first time, a case of African swine fever has been confirmed in Poland’s most northwestern province.Latest NewsDecade of change ahead for Europe’s feed sectorAs a result of forecast changes in livestock and poultry production in the 27 countries of the EU over the coming decade, overall demand for animal feeds in the region is expected to decline by around 0.5%.Feed Production by RegionSouth Korea ramps up ASF control measuresTo help prevent wild boar transmitting African swine fever to domestic pigs in South Korea, authorities have announced plans to extend existing fences.African Swine FeverRussia records cluster of ASF outbreaks on large farmsOver the past week, two countries in Europe have recorded new African swine fever (ASF) cases in domestic pigs.Feed Production by RegionClimate action plan for Ireland’s feed industryIn the Republic of Ireland, a "roadmap" has been published to help all agrifood stakeholders reduce environmental effects of agriculture.African Swine FeverASF cases in European wild boar pass major milestoneAs the number of confirmed cases of African swine fever among European wild boar breaks through the significant milestone of 10,000, just one country has reported new cases in domestic pigs.African Swine FeverNew ASF cases in pigs in Philippines, Romania, UkraineAmong domestic pigs in Europe, the number of confirmed outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) so far this year now stands at 1,127.Latest NewsEU uses more home-grown proteins in animal feedsOver the past year, the European Union (EU) achieved a slight increase to 78% in its level of self-sufficiency for proteins in livestock feedsFeed Production by RegionEFSA assesses risks of genome editing in plantsModifying the DNA of plants using genome editing poses no more hazards than conventional breeding, according to the latest risk assessment by the European Food Safety Authority.Agriculture TechnologyModified wheat could contribute to future food securityResearchers have solved one of the greatest challenges to achieving higher yields in one of the world's most important grain crops — wheat.African Swine FeverASF situation eases in Belgium and PolandOver the past week, Belgium has been officially declared free of African swine fever while, in Poland, the disease status has been changed to reflect a decline in cases.Previous PagePage 40 of 70Next Page
