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13 April 2022

UN official: Ukraine war could mean years of global food insecurity
Rising costs and planting disruptions are creating uncertainty...

Plan herd micronutrition to avoid deficiencies at turnout
Dairy and beef farmers are being advised to check the trace element and vitamin status of both cows and youngstock ahead of spring turnout and consider supplementation options to minimise the risk of deficiencies which can impact on health, growth and...

12 April 2022

WTO lowers 2022 global trade growth forecast
COVID, Ukraine 'double whammy' impacting growth...

08 April 2022

Food prices surged to new record high in March - FAO
February's figures had already hit a record high...

Weekly global protein digest: China’s strict Covid lockdowns risking serious ag, food shortages, US meatpacking study underway
Analyst Jim Wyckoff shares highlights from the global protein market....

06 April 2022

UN: Food, farming and forestry must be transformed to mitigate climate change
Climate scientists had proposed shift from meat...

04 April 2022

CattleFax at NCBA: US weather outlook for 2022 tentatively signals continuation of La Niña, droughts
Anyone with a smartphone has access to weather forecasts. But short-term predictions are one thing; anticipating global weather patterns is another....

02 April 2022

Throwing Russia out of G20 could exacerbate food crisis - aid group
The crisis has driven food prices higher across the world...

01 April 2022

Compound feed market expected to reach $596 billion by 2030
Market growth from increased demand for dairy, meat expected ...

Weekly global protein digest: HPAI threatens exports, OOL final rule for organic dairy
Analyst Jim Wyckoff shares highlights from the global protein market....

30 March 2022

Tobacco plays role in cultivated meat production
Tobacco plants produce ingredients that promote cell growth...

28 March 2022

McDonald's director nominee says company faces sustainability risks
The company is being challenged on its stance on antibiotics, welfare ...

GRSB's new Beef Carbon Footprint Guideline to support consistency global emissions reporting
The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) Scientific Advisory Council launched the Beef Carbon Footprint Guideline to allow for sector-wide consistency in the calculation of the carbon footprint of beef cattle....

27 March 2022

Gates Foundation, Qatar to spend $200 mln on climate-adaptive agriculture
The aim is to help farmers in developing countries adapt to climate change...

20 March 2022

Food price spikes could push 40 mln into extreme poverty
Households in low-income countries spend nearly half their budget food...

18 March 2022

Weekly global protein digest: Argentina warns beef sector, restaurant prices going up
Analyst Jim Wyckoff shares highlights from the global protein market....

12 March 2022

Ukraine-Russia conflict could trigger major food price hike - FAO
Prices could rise 8–20%...

11 March 2022

Weekly global protein digest: Australia's beef herd recovering, HPAI, US dairy markets
Market analyst Jim Wyckoff shares highlights from the global protein market...

Analysis of USDA supply/demand report, including Russia-Ukraine war impact on production, trade
Wednesday's USDA supply and demand (WASDE) report offers a few surprises. Jim Wyckoff shares insights and analysis on grains and livestock data. ...

09 March 2022

US wheat sags, soy edges up
Wheat futures slipped from record highs earlier this week...

08 March 2022

International Women's Day: A celebration of women around the world in photos
International Women's Day is an opportunity to recognize the achievements of women and the pursuit of gender equality....

05 March 2022

Food prices jump 20.7% yr/yr - FAO report
Poor crop conditions and export availabilities are only part of the reason...

04 March 2022

Veterinary artificial insemination market growth and trends - research
AI to play a strong role in meeting increased demand ...

Artificial insemination market worth $7.4 billion by 2030 - research
Asia Pacific is anticipated to grow the fastest in the coming years...

Weekly global protein digest: food price inflation, dairy prices up, HPAI
Market analyst Jim Wyckoff shares highlights from this week's activities in the global protein market....

03 March 2022

Conservation groups want wealthier nations to cover biodiversity costs
Environment groups call for $60 bln/yr in biodiversity financing...

02 March 2022

Oil, gas and wheat prices soar
Russian sanctions are disrupting supply flow ...

01 March 2022

A hotter planet means a hungrier planet - UN climate report
The report says heat stress will lower livestock numbers...