An innovative Swedish start-up has been in stealth mode since the start of 2020, but now they have finally revealed their pioneering technology for forest management – a thinnings drone. “We have been working in secret for almost two years and already have paying customers among Europe’s largest forest owners. But now it’s time for […]
We’re delighted to be returning to and exhibiting at SPACE – the international agriculture trade fair – for another year, with a focus on our ‘feed intelligence’ concept for the global animal nutrition industry. A major date for livestock professionals worldwide, the 38th SPACE is being held at Parc-Expo in Rennes, France, from 17-19 September. […]
Leading provider of specialised transport solutions for the poultry industry, Walker Poultry Trailers, highlights the critical role that well-designed poultry trailers play in ensuring animal welfare during transport Founder of Walker Poultry Trailers, Dwayne Walker emphasises the significance of using advanced poultry live haul trailers to maintain high standards of animal welfare. Properly designed poultry trailers are essential in […]
Chicago, Illinois, U.SA.-headquartered technology solutions provider John Bean Technologies Corporation (JBT) has made another attempt to acquire Garðabær, Iceland-based processing equipment manufacturer Marel – the third such attempt since JBT first tried to so in November 2023. Marel nixed a takeover bid from JBT in late November 2023 that valued the company at EUR 3.15 (USD 3.43) per […]
For many poultry processors, the difficulty today is finding good labor. Filling all jobs in the plant is becoming a huge challenge. Processors might be considering moving to more automation and becoming less dependent on labor, particularly if the process is largely manual but the need is there for a capacity increase. If so, Marel […]
Tanzania’s meat exports have seen a significant rise, jumping from 1,774.3 tonnes in 2022 to 14,701.2 tonnes in 2023, Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Abdallah Ulega said Monday. Ulega said the growth in meat exports attributed to the government’s efforts to revitalize the livestock sector, including a substantial increase in budget allocation for the sector, […]
Scientists at the Veterinary Service Department and the CSIR – Animal Research Institute have confirmed IBV in Ghana’s poultry industry The IBV impacts the respiratory, reproductive, and renal systems of chickens, leading to severe economic repercussions. Originating in the USA during the 1930s, IBV has since spread globally, including sub-Saharan Africa, with Ghana being notably […]
A review of integrating algae into poultry diets shows a promising avenue for enhancing nutrition, boosting sustainability efforts and potentially stimulating disease resistance. The research, published in Frontiers, led by scientists from Texas A+M University in the US, looked into the essence, diversity, chemical composition and nutritional merits of algae, spotlighting its emergence as innovative nutrient sources and health […]
The world population is growing and with it the need for efficient, productive and reliable food systems. Safe, affordable, nutritious poultry feeds the world. The industry understands its role in this and so a focus on welfare outcomes has become critically important. Advances in our understanding of genetics, nutrition, housing and management are necessary to […]
Olam Group’s subsidiary Olam Agri, in which VC2 holds a 64.5% stake, has announced the acquisition of Avisen, a prominent feed supplier in Senegal, for 17 million euros (S$24.8 million). This strategic move, disclosed on Monday (March 4), enhances Olam Agri’s presence in West Africa, particularly in the feed and protein sector. In Nigeria, Olam […]
