Jackie LindenJackie Linden is a freelance journalist based in the United Kingdom.From the Author - Page 61Animal NutritionUK-grown rapeseed an attractive option for feed producersTwo livestock feed companies in the United Kingdom have recently identified home-grown rapeseed as a feed ingredient with real potential for meeting the protein needs of the country’s livestock.African Swine FeverNew African swine fever outbreaks in Asia, Africa, EuropeFurther outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) have been confirmed in domestic pigs in Cambodia, China, Romania, South Africa, and Ukraine over the past week, and there are new cases in European wild boar.Feed Production by RegionBiotech firm opens first insect meal plant in GhanaWith the view to reducing feed costs for tilapia production and the country’s reliance on imported protein feed ingredients, French-based biotechnology company, Cycle Farms, has launched its first facility for the production of insect meal in the West African country.African Swine FeverNew pork, aquaculture investments by New Hope GroupNew Hope Group, based in China, has recently announced new investments in its overseas businesses in Vietnam and Indonesia, as well as a cooperation agreement in China to improve the control of African swine fever (ASF).Feed Production by RegionJapan’s classical swine fever outbreak total rises to 22Since the start of April, new outbreaks of classical swine fever (CSF) have been confirmed in domestic pigs at six more locations in Japan, and the virus has been detected in around 80 more wild boar.African Swine FeverAfrican swine fever in China has global impactsAs the scale of devastation to the pork sectors of China caused by African swine fever (ASF) becomes evident, it is clear that the global production and trade in pork, other meats and livestock feed ingredients will all be significantly affected.African Swine FeverReports: All of China affected by African swine feverThe last region in China to be affected by African swine fever (ASF) has reported its first cases, while new outbreaks have been confirmed in Cambodia, Romania, South Africa and Vietnam, as well as in some European wild boar populations.Animal Feed ManufacturingIreland imports barley as local grain remains in storageWhile Irish exports of agri-foods have chalked up a ninth year of annual growth, and the country’s beef and pork have been granted access to the Ukrainian market, barley growers are furious that their grain remains stuck in storage.Feed Production by RegionCorn shortage pushes up Kenyan animal feed pricesA key crop for human consumption and animal feed in Kenya, corn is in short supply in the West African state, and farmers are struggling to pay the resulting high prices of compound feeds.African Swine FeverChina says African swine fever ‘under control’Despite announcing new outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF), the disease situation in China is under control, according to the agriculture ministry. ASF has returned to South Africa, spread to a new region of Ukraine, and infected more backyard herds in Bulgaria.Animal Feed ManufacturersLantmännen finalizes acquisition despite poor 2018 harvestsWhile its bottom line in 2018 was hit by a prolonged drought, Sweden-based grain company, Lantmännen has completed the acquisition of a specialty oat mill and manufacturing plant from British sugar concern, Tate and Lyle.African Swine FeverThailand’s new corn silage plant aims to boost milk yieldsNutritional benefits of corn silage that translate into higher milk yields lie behind the latest investment by Thailand-based agri-food company, Charoen Pokphand Foods (CP Foods).Previous PagePage 61 of 73Next Page
