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22 September 20262 min reading
FAO's critic step for feed and livestock sector: Global Knowledge Hub
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has inaugurated its Global Conference for Actions on One Health in Agrifood Systems alongside a central digital intelligence platform. The initiative aims to equip governments, scientists, and producers with integrated livestock data and predictive tools to convert cross-sectoral policy into practical field-level action.
18 September 20262 min reading
Grain harvest in Russia exceeds 120 million tons, wheat reaches 90 million
As field operations continue for the 2026 season in Russia, the world's leading wheat exporter, total grain production has surpassed the 120 million ton threshold. In an official statement issued by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, it was announced that wheat production accounts for 90 million tons of the overall harvest. While the volume harvested is more than sufficient to cover domestic consumption at full capacity, logistical constraints at Black Sea and Sea of Azov ports continue to slow down the pace at which this high yield is converted into exports.
14 September 20266 min reading
IAOM MEA to bring regional flour and feed milling community together in Amman
The IAOM MEA Regional Flour and Feed Milling Forum 2026 will bring millers, technology providers and industry decision-makers from across the Middle East and Africa to Amman on 21–24 September. Hosted in partnership with Al Hazaa Investment Group, the four-day programme will address operational efficiency, grain storage, flour quality, feed processing, automation and digitalisation through separate forums dedicated to the flour and feed sectors.
11 September 20262 min reading
Anton Paar to host webinar on precision extrusion for pet and aqua feed
Process optimization and material behavior during extrusion often dictate final feed performance beyond initial formulation. An upcoming webinar organized by Anton Paar will address how data-driven alignment of recipes and process conditions can enhance kibble and pellet density, durability, and overall stability. The session offers practical insights for R&D professionals seeking to replace trial-and-error approaches with structured processing methodologies.
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24 September 202610 min reading
Energy efficiency in the feed industry: Sustainable and low-cost production strategies-3
In the final installment of our three-part technical series on energy efficiency, we expand our scope beyond grinding and pelleting to encompass the entire facility. Discover how optimizing steam networks, compressed air systems, and VFDs coupled with AI-driven analytics, EMS integration, and ISO 50001 frameworks can unlock 15% to 25% total energy savings across your feed mill.
21 September 20267 min reading
Expander feed technology in ruminant nutrition
Applying high heat and pressure via expander technology significantly enhances starch gelatinization, bypass protein levels, and overall nutrient digestibility in ruminant feeds. Beyond delivering 50–70 kcal/kg gains in metabolizable energy and improving herd productivity, advanced expander processing optimizes pellet durability and operational throughput for industrial feed mills.
21 September 20266 min reading
Patented Sprayfo Ultimo strengthens innovation in calf nutrition through its technology
Providing innovative solutions to farmers in Türkiye for many years in the light of scientific research, as it does worldwide, Trouw Nutrition demonstrates its power of innovation in calf nutrition with Sprayfo Ultimo. Developed with patented technology, Sprayfo Ultimo supports the healthy development of calves while contributing to farm productivity and sustainability. As the global leader in calf milk replacers, Trouw Nutrition is preparing to share the scientific and technological advantages of Sprayfo Ultimo with industry professionals at the 8th edition of its Ruminant Academy, taking place from October 26–29. Tanzer Kılcıoğlu, Commercial Director of Ruminant at Trouw Nutrition Türkiye, notes that the company will continue to serve major feed mills in Türkiye with higher capacity through its new factory investment, emphasizing that they have also strengthened their work in this field with the newly acquired calf research center in addition to their R&D infrastructure.
11 September 20262 min reading
Climate stress and geopolitical strain push global grain prices back toward peak levels
Global grain reserves are facing renewed pressure as climate-driven crop reductions in Europe and Black Sea shipping bottlenecks disrupt traditional trade routes. Meanwhile, record soybean output meets robust demand across the feed and energy sectors, keeping market volatility elevated.
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18 September 20265 min reading
Türkiye’s pet food sector emerging as a global gamechanger
Expanding the scale of its Hosted Buyer program for 2026 to connect exhibitors directly with global purchasing decision-makers, PETZOO Eurasia will gather industry professionals in Istanbul from a wide geographic footprint spanning from Egypt to Germany, and Poland to China.
11 August 20266 min reading
Turkish feed industry makes a bold move into Africa: First strategic target to be Cape Town
TÜRKİYEM-BİR President Ülkü Karakuş announced that thanks to their mega-partnership with IDMA and IAOM MEA, they will be bringing Turkish feed technology to South Africa. With the 36. IAOM MEA Conference & Expo taking place on November 23–26, 2026, as the first concrete milestone of this collaboration, Cape Town is set to become the industry’s strategic African route.
24 July 20265 min reading
The Turkish milling industry is definitely in the right direction!
Speaking exclusively to Feed Planet to evaluate the insights from the IGC Grains Conference in London, IGC Director Arnaud Petit details how squeezed market margins are reshaping global planting choices and accelerating the shift toward AI-driven logistics. Highlighting global dynamics from paperless trade corridors to gene-editing tools, Petit also underscores Turkey’s strategic evolution from flour export dominance to a high-end milling technology hub as a major value-added success.
21 July 20265 min reading
Anis Alam on how ARASCO bypasses the Hormuz crisis and eyes Africa
Speaking exclusively to Feed Planet between London Grain Week and IDMA Istanbul in June, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, Anis Alam, GAFTA Council Member and Chief Grain Procurement Officer at ARASCO, reveals how the Middle Eastern giant is mitigating rising logistical costs, managing vessel diversions to the West Coast, and why the global feed industry is eyeing Africa as its next strategic breadbasket.
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11 August 20265 min reading
Hidden threats in the henhouse – how controlling endotoxins keeps breeders productive
Endotoxin stress poses a hidden threat to poultry breeder operations, quietly undermining shell quality, hatchability, and overall profitability. Commercial field trial results reveal how a holistic nutritional approach can reduce mortality by up to 37% and safeguard genetic potential where every egg counts.
20 July 202611 min reading
The Bosphorus is the Hormuz of global agri-commodities
The major gathering of the grain and feed industry, IDMA Istanbul 2026 Exhibition, took place at the Istanbul Expo Center from June 25 to 27. During the fourth session of the concurrently held ‘IDMA Global Grain and Milling Forum,’ the feed sector was analyzed on global, regional, and national scales. Featuring high-level panelists, this critical session addressed key strategic topics ranging from global supply crises and new EU environmental regulations to Turkey’s biosecurity sensitivities and the practical realities of livestock production.
01 July 202611 min reading
Global milling and feed tech titans converge at 11th IDMA Istanbul
Bringing together thousands of professionals from over 120 countries for its 11th edition, IDMA Istanbul, the global summit for grain, feed, and pulses technologies, united the industry under one roof. Laying the groundwork for a massive $1 billion business volume, this monumental organization transformed into the global collective think tank for food supply security through its concurrent international forum, macro-strategies, and high-level producer alliances.
16 February 202615 min reading
Global animal nutrition industry between risks and opportunities in 2026
Geopolitics, regulation, animal health risks, and cost pressures are setting the tone for animal protein and animal nutrition markets in 2026. This market outlook explores how these forces are reshaping production, trade flows, feed economics, and sustainability strategies across global supply chains.
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18 September 20265 min reading
The new geopolitics of grain: Food security from the Black Sea to the world
We are navigating an era where food security is no longer confined to crop production in the field but has evolved into a strategic capacity deeply intertwined with logistics, technology, and geopolitics. The disruptions in the Black Sea, global supply chain risks, and Turkey’s position in this equation elevate grain storage systems from traditional machinery into the essential infrastructure of global food security.
18 September 20263 min reading
Logistical bottleneck in the Black Sea: In search of a solution to rising cost crises despite record harvests
Escalating security risks in the Black Sea basin have led to a logistical gridlock in grain trade, standing in sharp contrast to abundant field yields. As navigation risks at ports, surging freight costs, and unfulfilled contracts disrupt global supply chains, the geopolitical crisis in the region directly triggers food inflation and industrial cost pressures.
11 August 20268 min reading
Energy efficiency in the feed industry: Sustainable and low-cost production strategies - 2
In this second installment of our three-part guide focusing on energy efficiency and low-cost manufacturing in feed mills, we examine the pelleting and conditioning processes, which account for the largest share of total energy consumption. Through empirical case studies, we analyze how technical parameters ranging from efficient steam conditioning and direct-drive presses to die-roller optimization and ration pelletability can yield improvements of 10–25% in electrical consumption and 5–25% in press throughput capacity.
11 August 20262 min reading
From theory to the field: Maximum efficiency, minimum cost in pelleting and conditioning
We are zeroing in on pelleting and conditioning lines, the most energy-intensive stages in feed mills. In the second installment of our guide series authored by industry veteran Mustafa Yılmaz, we present concrete field solutions ranging from steam utilization to die-roll optimization and ration structure that can slash electricity consumption by 10–25%.

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Dr. Eckel establishes a new aquaculture facility

23 January 20181 min reading

Dr. Eckel, leading German company in animal nutrition, established a new aquaculture facility in Niederzissen. Trial capacity of the company has doubled due to the installation of new aquaria.

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Dr. Eckel’s aquaculture facility for feeding trials at the company headquarters in Niederzissen has been in operation since 2012. Since it is the only producer of feed additives with its own trial facility for fish and crustaceans in Germany, it can test new feed concepts and product innovations on site. This will in future be even faster and more flexible. Trial capacity has doubled due to the installation of new aquaria. New, powerful filter systems enable more intensive feeding with realistic growth rates in both fresh and salt water. “The larger facility has made testing our products and driving innovation faster and more flexible,” explains Tilman Wilke, Product Development Team Manager. “We can conduct larger trials and immediately adjust them if necessary. This enables us to further improve the quality of our products and to tailor them even more specifically to the needs of our customers.” The new aquaculture facility in Niederzissen came into operation last month and currently houses 1,500 tilapia.