Tag: livestock farming
AGCO invests in OPTIfarm to improve productivity and animal welfare
AGCO Corporation has invested in OPTIfarm, a UK-based company that uses proprietary software to help farmers create the best environment for their animals.
AGCO, a...
Evonik focuses on digital future of poultry production at VIV Europe 2022
Evonik will focus on its Precision Livestock Farming program and the ways it can support poultry production at VIV Europe 2022 exhibition in Utrecht,...
ForFarmers nominates Chris Deen as CEO
ForFarmers, an international organisation providing complete innovative feed solutions to livestock farming industry, announced that Chris Deen has been nominated as member of the...
Nutreco looks for startups with innovative ideas
Aiming to reshape the future of protein production, Nutreco announced that it has launched the 2022 Nutreco Feed & Food Tech Challenge (NFFTC) to...
Evonik strengthens world-scale methionine production hub in U.S.
Evonik will build a methyl mercaptan plant in Alabama, U.S. Methyl mercaptan is an intermediate in methionine production, and is currently sourced from third...
Nutreco invests in Proteon Pharmaceuticals
Nutreco invested in Proteon Pharmaceuticals to reduce the reliance on antibiotics within aquaculture and livestock farming.
Coppens acquisition enables De Heus to meet growing customer demand
Royal De Heus has made a deal for the acquisition of Coppens Diervoeding. With the addition of a 400,000-tonne capacity plant, De Heus now has 10 animal feed plants in the Netherlands and its production capacity will increase.
Evonik proves ecological advantages of its feeding solutions for swine and poultry
Evonik announced the results of comparative life cycle assessment certified by TÜV Rheinland in 2021. According to the assessment; modern feeding concepts based on amino acids reduce acidification, eutrophication and nitrogen-based emissions.
FEFAC holds webinar about methane emissions in livestock farming
European Feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC) held a webinar about managing methane emissions in livestock farming in April.
Boosting drinking water with fermented fatty acid salt blends
Most farmers nowadays are aware of the value in adding small amounts of organic acids to the feed or drinking water to support the intestinal health of their livestock. Scientists have analyzed the preservative, gut health and antimicrobial benefits of these additives extensively.