Poultry News
China books fresh deal for 828,000 tonnes of U.S. Soybeans
- 04 Apr, 2019
- United States
U.S. exporters sold 828,000 tonnes of soybeans to China, the U.S. Agriculture Department said on Monday, the second sale announced since the two countries concluded their latest round of negotiations last week to end their trade war. The USDA, in its daily reporting system, said that private exporters indicated the deal was for the 2018/19 marketing year, which ends on Aug. 31. China has stepped up its purchases of U.S. soybeans during negotiations to end the trade war between the two coun
Read moreCentre permits import of feed grade maize at 15 per cent import duty for poultry sector
- 04 Apr, 2019
- India
The Centre on Wednesday permitted import of feed grade maize at a concessional import duty of 15 per cent with a view to meet the shortage of the poultry feed in the country. The import of up to one lakh tonne feed grade maize will be allowed on actual user condition. “Keeping in view the urgency, the feed grade maize is proposed to be imported under TRQ (tariff rate quota)” with certain relaxations and conditions, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notic
Read moreONE:The Alltech Ideas Conference to feature species sessions with global perspective on the agriculture industry
- 23 Feb, 2019
- United States
Dr. Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech, at ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference (ONE19). [LEXINGTON, Ky.] – ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference (ONE19), held May 19–21 in Lexington, Kentucky, will bring together producers and industry experts from around the world to share insights and solutions to today’s most pressing issues within the global agriculture industry. Everyday heroes united by the search for inspiration, motivation and ONE m
Read moreCargill bolsters commitment to deforestation-free supply chains
- 23 Feb, 2019
- United States
MINNEAPOLIS (February 21, 2019)— Cargill operates at the intersection of agriculture and business, connecting farmers to consumers around the world. Today, the company took bold steps to advance its commitment to protect forests and promote rural agricultural development across its supply chains, with the launch of a South America Sustainable Soy Policy, a Human Rights Commitment and an updated Forest Policy. “Farming and forests can—and must&mda
Read moreAviagen:Quality Assurance Coordinator Wins “30 Under 30” Award at IPPE 2019
- 23 Feb, 2019
- United States
John Starkey (right) presents Holli Cothran with the 30 Under 30 Award at IPPE 2019. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – She may be young, but the decisiveness and leadership proficiency she shows in her job as Quality Assurance Coordinator for Aviagen®’s Egg Distribution Center in Elkmont, Ala., is well beyond her years. That’s why Aviagen nominated Holli Cothran, who was awarded the 30 under 30 award from the US Poultry and Egg Association (USPEA). USPEA’s President J
Read more25 million tonnes of US soybeans will go unsold this year as a direct consequence of the trade war with China
- 23 Feb, 2019
- United States
The trade war between Washington and Beijing has had a major impact on the US agricultural space over the past two years with the latest US department of agriculture (USDA) figures shining a light on the difficulties faced by farmers during the dispute. Robert Johansson, the chief economist of the USDA said on Thursday that close to 25 million tonnes of US soybeans will go unsold in 2019, as a direct consequence of the trade war. The United States exported 13.5 million tonnes less soybeans
Read moreImports killing poultry industry in South Africa
- 21 Feb, 2019
- South Africa
Durban - Increased chicken imports from overseas are hitting the local poultry industry hard. In a statement, the South African Poultry Association said there were 538 434 tonnes of chicken imported. Izaak Breitenbach, General manager of the Broiler division of SAPA said there was a dip in imports due to avian flu in Europe, but the shortfall was picked up by Brazil. “A table produced by SAPA shows that total frozen broiler imports rose from 368 201 tons in 2015 to 538 434 tons in 20
Read moreSkill devp centres to boost poultry production in Bengal
- 20 Feb, 2019
- India
Kolkata: State technical Education, Training and Skill Development minister Purnendu Bose said government would soon set up training centres for people working in poultries across the state to develop their skills for increased production. On Tuesday, during 7th Kolkata International Poultry Fair (KIPF) organised jointly by state Animal Resource Development (ARD) department and West Bengal Poultry Federation (WBPF), Bose said at present, the poultry yield in the state was not sufficient.
Read moreMacau overturns 14-year poultry import ban
- 20 Feb, 2019
- Macao
Macau’s government has announced it will revoke a ban on poultrymeat from some Asian countries that has been in place since 2004. A chief executive order posted by the country’s Official Gazette announced the relaxation of the long-standing ban as it considered the risk of avian influenza to be reduced. Checks and controls In 2004 most types of poultrymeat, eggs and hatching chicks were banned from a broad range of countries including Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Thailan
Read moreIndia accounts for 3 percent of global consumption of antibiotics in poultry, cattle: Vardhan
- 19 Feb, 2019
- India
Union Science & Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday said estimates of global antibiotic use in poultry, swine and cattle in 2010 indicate that India accounts for three percent of global consumption and is among the top consumers worldwide, along with China, the United States, Brazil and Germany. The conference plans to launch India's new One Health Initiative - an intersectoral approach to tackling the most urgent health threats in India as well as in low andmiddle income co
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