US Wins Trade Dispute Over GM Corn Restrictions in Mexico

Panel Rules Mexico’s Curbs Lack Scientific Basis In a landmark ruling, a trade-dispute panel has declared Mexico’s restrictions on U.S. genetically modified (GM) corn exports as violations of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This decision marks a significant trade victory for the Biden administration during its final weeks, according to a report by Reuters. The U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) office announced that the USMCA dispute settlement panel upheld all seven of the United States’ legal claims. The panel concluded that Mexico’s restrictions lack scientific justification and breach the USMCA chapters concerning…

UAE Poultry Production Forecast: An Extensive Overview

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) poultry sector is on an impressive growth trajectory. This report by USDA and Global Agriculture Information Network delves into the key dynamics of the UAE’s poultry industry, supported by governmental initiatives, technological advancements, and evolving market trends, and is supplemented with statistical data for greater clarity. 1. Production Trends The UAE’s poultry production is forecasted to grow by 17% in 2025, reaching 70,000 metric tons (MT). This surge is underpinned by several factors: Despite this growth, domestic production still fulfills only 15% of the UAE’s…

Ethanol Shift Transformed India into a Net Corn Importer

Traditional export markets such as Vietnam, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Malaysia, which bought corn from India because of its prompt availability, are now compelled to source supplies from South America and the United States. India’s ambitious drive to increase corn-based ethanol production has shifted its status from Asia’s leading corn exporter to a net importer, disrupting domestic industries and global trade patterns. This unprecedented transition highlights the far-reaching implications of the country’s ethanol policy changes. India’s Growing Corn Imports India’s decision to boost ethanol production from corn, motivated by an increase…

France Declares Itself Bird Flu-Free After Month Without New Cases

France has officially declared itself free of bird flu after going over a month without any new outbreaks, the agriculture ministry announced. Despite this positive development, the country remains on high alert as the virus continues to spread rapidly across Europe. Since early August, France recorded 12 outbreaks on poultry farms and three cases in backyard flocks. However, surveillance was lifted last week at the sites of the latest cases. This bird flu-free status, recognized under international guidelines, could boost France’s poultry trade by encouraging importing countries to lift restrictions…

Promois International: A Global Leader Driving Innovation in Nutritional Supplements with Cutting-Edge R&D

Promois International: A Global Leader in Poultry Feed Solutions For over 20 years, Promois International has been a global leader in delivering high-quality poultry feed additives and chemicals. With subsidiaries and joint ventures across the globe, the company employs thousands of professionals dedicated to enhancing poultry feed formulations. Promois offers a range of Halal-certified poultry ingredients, including essential amino acids such as Lysine, Tryptophan, Threonine, Glutamine, Leucine, Arginine, and Valine. Top Manufacturer of Poultry Feed Supplements Promois International produces premium feed supplements that boost the nutritional value of poultry feed,…

Aviagen Latin America forges closer connections with Customers in Panama during the XXXIV National Poultry Congress

Aviagen ® Latin America enthusiastically greeted valued clients and members of the Panamanian poultry sector at its booth during the XXXIV National Poultry Congress. Hosted by the Panama Poultry Association ANAVIP, the event occurred on February 29 and March 1 at the Megalópolis Convention Center in Panama City. At the congress, Aviagen’s Central America, Mexico, and Caribbean (CAME) team shared the latest industry insights to support the Panamanian market and aid local poultry producers in optimizing the performance, welfare, and efficiency of their Ross ® 308 AP birds. Esteemed Aviagen…

FEFAC Soy Sourcing Guidelines 2023 Includes Conversion-Free Soy as Essential Criterion for European Feed Market

FEFAC announced the release of an updated version of the FEFAC Soy Sourcing Guidelines. The key change in this “2023 update” is that the criterion on the protection of natural ecosystems has become an essential requirement. This means that certification & verification schemes and programmes must ensure that the certified soy has not been cultivated in converted natural ecosystems (natural forest, native grasslands, wetlands, swamps, peatlands, savannas, steep slopes and riparian areas) in line with the definition of the Accountability Framework Initiative after a specific cut-off date no later than 31…

Telangana Poultry Federation elections held with the Unanimous Voice

The elections of Telangana Poultry Federation, popularly known as TPF were conducted between April 12 and April 27 for its 10 regional committee in Telangana and the Executive Committee. The elections for the Executive Committee consisting of 11 members was concluded at its registered office and the members were elected unanimously. The elected bodies will continue for a period of five years from the date of the results declared. The elected members of the Executive Committee for TPF include president, Kasarla Mohan Reddy, vice-president, Vuppala Narasimha Reddy, general secretary, Vuduthala…

Hendrix Genetics and Orbem have announced the successful launch of MRI-based technology for in-ovo sexing poultry eggs on a commercial scale

Hendrix Genetics and Orbem announced the successful launch of Orbem’s Genus Focus system in the Hendrix Genetics laying hen hatchery in Mûr-de-Bretagne (France). The Genus Focus is an MRI-based high throughput non-invasive solution for in-ovo sexing of poultry eggs of any breed, MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. The modular solution combines Orbem’s imaging and classification technology with automation equipment of the Vencomatic Group (VMG) to enable reliable and non-invasive real-time sex determination of poultry embryos on day 12 of incubation. The installation in their French hatchery has the capacity…