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Catalytic impact fund achieves milestone

The environmental impact of the second year of the Responsible Commodities Facility Cerrado Programme has been calculated, independently verified and published.

Brand Insights

ADM’s rumen-protected capsicum – from plant science to performance

ADM Animal Nutrition

ADM’s rumen-protected capsicum helps improve energy efficiency in dairy cows, supporting milk production and resource-efficient dairy nutrition.

ADM’s rumen-protected capsicum – from plant science to performance

African Swine Fever

Researchers receive USDA grant to improve ASF surveillance

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign received a three-year grant of $650,000 to develop sensitive, rapid, low-cost and portable point-of-use biosensors to improve on-farm detection and surveillance of African swine fever (ASF) virus.

Brian Cunningham, Intel Alumni Endowed Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Ying Fang, professor of pathobiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine (center) and lab members to develop portable point-of-use biosensor for detection of African swine fever virus in farm environments.

Animal Feed Manufacturers

DSM-Firmenich opens new animal nutrition factory in Brazil

The plant will produce 100,000 tons of supplements annually for the health and nutrition of beef and dairy cattle.

Dsm Brazil Factory Opening

Agrifirm CEO Dick Hordijk to lead Topigs Norsvin

Topigs Norsvin has named Dick Hordijk as its new CEO, effective March 31, 2025. Hordijk will remain CEO of Royal Agrifirm Group until January 1, 2025, as previously announced.

Alltech releases sustainability report

The report emphasizes the company's dedication to sustainable and ethical practices.

Carbon Emissions Reduction

Researchers find cause and solution for GHGs from silage

A team of Kansas State University researchers has identified silage as a significant yet overlooked source of nitrous oxide emissions, while simultaneously developing methods to dramatically reduce these greenhouse gases from agriculture.

Royal Agrifirm Group names Piet Hilarides as new CEO

Hilarides will succeed Dick Hordijk who, as previously announced, will resign on January 1, 2025, after eight years as CEO.

Animal Feed Manufacturers

De Heus opens feed production facility in Indonesia

De Heus has further strengthened its presence in Indonesia with the successful acquisition and launch of its fifth production facility in Purwodadi, Central Java.

Animal Feed Manufacturers

Aboitiz Foods opens 6th feed mill in Vietnam

The facility features the latest advancements in feed technology, enhancing capacity to meet the demands of its growing market.

Gold Coin Aboitiz Vietnam

DSM-Firmenich, CPF Philippines partner to boost production sustainability

The two organizations have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to implement DSM-Firmenich’s Sustell, a life cycle assessment (LCA) platform for animal protein to measure and improve the environmental footprint of animal proteins.

Rumin8 achieves first regulatory approval in Brazil

Australian climate technology company Rumin8 has received feed ingredient approval in Brazil from the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply for the company’s methane-reducing feed additive.

Animal Health & Veterinary

Animal Health Canada funding to support animal health, welfare

Funding will advance emergency preparedness, promote sustainable animal welfare practices, and strengthen Canada’s animal health surveillance systems.

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