Insect 'mini farms' are to be established on 10 free-range egg farms by a major UK supermarket to provide natural food for the hens and to cut soya use.
Brazil earned 25.3% more with poultry exports between January and November this year compared to the same period in 2020. Volume was up by 9%. Revenues increased as value-added products were exported and because the Brazilian currency (the real) depreciation in relation to dollar or euros.
Latvias largest poultry processor, Putnu fabrika Kekava, is ready to reduce the density of farmed birds per square meter and extend the grow-out period as per new welfare standards currently discussed by politicians, even though these measures would increase production costs and prices, Andrius Pranckevics, Chairman of the Board of Putnu fabrika Kekava told local press.
A growing shortage of feed additives in Russia may force small and medium-sized feed mills to temporarily cease operation, wreaking havoc on the domestic poultry and meat businesses, the Russian newspaper Kommersant reported, citing a letter submitted by the National Meat Association to the Russian government on 8 December.
The last 2 years have been intense for Hamlet Protein’s CEO Erik Visser, tasked with realising the company’s serious international ambitions while changing the corporate culture and optimising results at a time when the world was full of challenges. Together with Poultry World he reflects on this period and looks ahead to further revamping Hamlet’s operations.
Investigating the alternative choices at hand to reduce feed costs is unavoidable to get through the difficulties of the ingredient price surges and volatility continuing in the market.
Venezuela´s poultry production has been decreasing dramatically over the last decade due to its economic crisis and hyperinflation. According to Central University of Venezuela, the country is using barely 28% and 38% of its maximum producing capacity, respectively, for poultry meat and eggs.
A number of independent producers are facing major losses after delivery platform announces sudden closure, sparking anger and outcry
John Giles of Promar International reflects on a year of volatility for the sector and looks ahead to the challenges and opportunities of 2022
South African raisin body is prioritising social wellbeing and environmental strategies
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