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This week, we have the pig industry in focus with some developmental news, despite lackluster demand, supply constraints, and price pressures. We see a new GGP farm surface in Sri Lanka and post-ASF repopulation in Malaysia progressing well. Pork remains the dominant meat in Vietnam, accounting for over 62% of the country’s total meat output. Accor…
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Asian governments say that broiler feeds should have a minimum crude protein level to ensure quality. In this podcast with animal nutritionist Dr Budi Tangendjaja, Asian Agribiz digs deeper into the background of the regulation, the impact if we keep using minimum levels, and why industry players are now formulating broiler feeds based on digestibl…
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Generative AI (artificial intelligence), still in its infancy, is moving all industry sectors forward at a fast but uncertain pace. Yet, it leaves an indelible mark on operational efficiency, mainly through automation monitoring, output consistency, waste reduction, and increased yield. Digitalizing operations with smart farming is already gaining …
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When it comes to animal welfare, small details like lighting can influence how birds behave and perform. Asian Agribiz quizzed Kim Hendrix, Product Manager of Hato Agricultural Lighting, about professional lighting for poultry and learned that: 1) Birds perceive light differently from humans, and farmers must put themselves inside the barn to under…
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One of the most interesting things that happened in the food processing industry post-Covid is the growth in demand for frozen food. It allows shelf-stability and offers better reach and accessibility to consumers, and for businesses vying for import dollars. Frozen food has given rise to the development of a cold chain management system, storage f…
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The Indian piggery sector has received much attention in recent years as the government has turned its attention towards this neglected sector. Asian Agribiz talks to Dr C P Gopakumar, Managing Director at DLG Farms, to understand the history of the industry and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. In this podcast you will learn about t…
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With continued fractures in the global food space, we see production costs and the ensuing cost of goods weighing in on consumer purchase decisions. Still, there are green shoots to consider within meat production and retail. We see winners and losers in exploring changing consumer needs and how meat producers are keeping in step. There is a pivot …
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This week we celebrated ‘Protein Day’ in South Asia, aimed at educating more consumers on the importance of eating protein in their daily diets. South Asia, with a vast population, lags in meat and egg consumption, and change has been slow for many years. In 2020, the average daily meat consumption per person was below 40g in the region, and per ca…
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Meat quality is critical for both producers and consumers. Factors like genetics, nutrition, and management during production and processing all contribute to quality. Asian Agribiztalks to Dr Chaiyapoom Bunchasak, Nutritionist and Professor at the Department of Animal Science at Kasetsart University in Thailand how to enhance meat quality with pro…
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The pig industry in Asia has been hard at work, striving to get back on its feet and reach pre-pandemic levels of output. Year-long price fluctuations have shadowed producers, leading to downsizing and fewer players. Despite rising demand, consumption remains weak amid hope that prices will bounce back in 2024. Vietnam expects prices to rebound and…
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As tensions in the Red Sea impact movement of goods to and from Europe, Asian Agribiz talks to Mohammed Al-Ansare, Senior Pricing Specialist and Melvin Kwok, Agriculture Specialist from S&P Global Commodity Insights on how this would impact grain flow to Asia. Mr Al-Ansare also takes a deep dive into what to expect in the shipping markets going for…
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The Lunar Year of the Dragon is predicted to bring good fortune to livestock industries globally. But staying positive is a task indeed with all the challenges the industry must contend with. For instance, in the past, an election year in Indonesia would boost chicken meat consumption significantly and reign in good prices. But this has not been th…
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When feed producers develop formulations with the intention of reducing in-feed antibiotics, they need to ensure the optimization of the ingredients to support animal health. Kurt Wegleitner, Managing Director, and Waraporn Kraitavin - Regional Technical Support Manager at Phytobiotics Futterzusatzstoffe GmbH, shared with Asian Agribiz that phytobi…
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Good hatchery management is crucial to produce high-quality chicks and to maximize hatch rates and ensure successful in-ovo vaccination. Asian Agribiz speaks with Gerd de Lange, Senior Poultry Specialist at Royal Pas Reform, about how in-ovo vaccination works for effective vaccine delivery. In this podcast, he discusses: • advantages of in-ovo vacc…
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China is on a mission to widen its network of high-standard free trade agreements in 2024. No surprise that Asean and chosen Asian countries are tipped as favored partners in this exercise. Already Asia is being touted as the furnace in which a new era is forged. The region accounts for 57% of global GDP growth, 64% of patent generation, and more t…
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Purchasing or formulating broiler feed diets based on crude protein content is an outdated concept, says Matthew Clark, Director, FeedGuys Resources, Malaysia. Mr Clark who will lead Asian Agribiz’s Broiler Feed Quality Conference on February 21, will discuss how new concepts of measuring amino acid composition will be both useful for the bird as w…
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Soybean meal (sbm) is the main source of plant-based protein that contains all the essential amino acids necessary to maximize animal growth and development. However, when ordinary sbm is used in starter feed, young animals have difficulty digesting it because of its anti-nutritional factors (ANFs). In this podcast, Dr Glenn Ferriol, Area Manager -…
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Food safety is not an individual concern. It involves all stakeholders from processors to consumers. The World Health Organization’s Framework for Action on Food Safety for the Southeast Asia Region says unsafe food undermines food and nutritional security, human development, and international trade. The report cited food safety challenges such as …
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Having a blended Broiler Feed Quality Conference (BFQC) allows Asian Agribiz to offer broiler industry professionals better ways to remain updated on critical developments. Conference Chairman David Faulkner explained that Asian Agribiz has, over time, developed a vast network of experts worldwide, and can bring them together to discuss topics cruc…
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Each feed ingredient has pros and cons when used in aquafeed formulation. DDGS stands out due to its high protein content, well-balanced essential amino acids, and lack of anti-nutritional factors. Asian Agribiz talks with Dr Romi Novriadi, Vice Chairman of Indonesia’s Aquaculture Society and lecturer at the Jakarta Technical University of Fisherie…
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Shipping is once again experiencing disruption, this time because of escalating turmoil in the Red Sea. With large freighters, especially from Europe, forced to use a much longer alternative route, freight charges are once again escalating. Already we see the challenges and added costs it has created in shipping equipment to Indonesia. Asian produc…
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Producers wanting to meet the demand of younger consumers for different types of sausages do not need extra equipment. Attagorn Pongthep, General Manager of Handtmann Thailand, explains to Asian Agribiz how co-extrusion technology allows producers to: 1) Offer sausages with viscous fillings like cheese and sauces. 2) Acquire new market share. 3) Cr…
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How has 2024 launched for you? As much as industry leaders foretell significant disruption across the agriculture value chain in the next two years, it does not seem different from the last two years. What is obvious though is that animal protein producers that have survived the trauma of the past, have grown in resilience. This strength then holds…
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As farmers focus on lowering production costs, and feed makers are challenged with labels that meet regulations, home mixing appears to resolve both. However, home-mixers may face challenges such as technology, knowledge of animal nutrition, and extra investment in processing equipment as they pursue this idea. Matthew Clark, Director of FeedGuys R…
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Infectious Laryngotracheitis which is a highly contagious upper respiratory tract disease in chickens often opens door to other illnesses once it infects a flock. Asian Agribiz talks to Dr K S Prajapati Retired Professor from the College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry in Anand, India on why this particular disease is hard to control and…
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In a flash, we have reached the end of 2023, a year of progress with numerous challenges to boot. In this episode Arief Fachrudin, Isa Tan, Zahrah Imtiaz and Rajeswari Ramanee, offer insights into what 2024 holds for the poultry, pork, feed, and meat sectors in Asia. Do download our latest White Paper to follow what’s ahead for the animal protein s…
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The Northern Soy Marketing (NSM) Board in the US, conducted a study on Southeast Asia to look at what matters to buyers most when it comes to soybean purchasing. A key outcome of the research was the knowledge people had on the usage of essential amino acids and critical amino acid value metrics when formulating poultry diets. Asian Agribiz talks t…
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As 2023 draws to a close, we see the Asian animal protein industry moving towards growth and progress, although at a slower pace. Key markets like Thailand, Indonesia and India have seen progress and rising exports particularly with shrimp and chicken. Challenges prevail in the pork sector, but prices are trending upwards. In Indonesia, Japfa Comfe…
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Asean’s first cage-free training center is up and running in Jogjakarta, Indonesia. Asian Agribiz talks to Jayasimha Nuggehalli, COO of Global Food Partners (GFP), about the new center, on: • The reason for choosing Indonesia as the location • Partners and their contributions to the center • Programs offered at the center • Ultimate goals of the ce…
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It has been an interesting week for the climate as well as agriculture as world leaders met in Dubai to navigate the world at 1.5 degrees. The COP28 summit announced that 134 world leaders have signed up to its landmark agriculture, food and climate action declaration. Over USD$2.5 billion in funding will be mobilized to support food security while…
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Hyderabad in India was abuzz with activity and discussions on the future and potential of livestock agriculture in the country at Poultry India 2023 which closed on November 24, with a strong degree of optimism. India is one of the world’s largest and most diversified food producers, and agriculture contributes more than 20% of the country’s income…
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The global plant-based alternative protein market is growing annually. New companies are finding solutions to create alternatives to beef, chicken, pork, and even seafood. This phenomenon is also happening in Indonesia, where people are concerned about alternative protein that can impact their health. Widya Putra, CEO of Meatless Kingdom, an Indone…
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Would you label yourself a ‘zero consumer’ or do you know who a zero consumer is? Producers are quite aware of changing consumer habits, behavior and demands and how this has disrupted traditional ways of doing business. How do we frame a zero consumer? They are comfortable with omnichannel shopping, save and splurge at the same time, are conscious…
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The feed industry, crucial to animal protein production, is awash with challenges but shows resilience. Reliance on imported raw materials and diseases facing the local livestock and poultry industry continue to impact it, but growth opportunities exist. Import reliance and disease issues impact it, yet growth opportunities exist. Despite these obs…
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The animal protein industry is fraught with diseases. With the increasing push to reduce antibiotic use, disease management has become even more challenging. In this podcast with Asian Agribiz, Mary Grace Alba delves into the crucial role of vaccination in preventing and controlling diseases. Dr Alba shares insights on the importance of vaccination…
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Last week Singapore’s Temasek, PWC, Rabobank and Terrascope unveiled the Asia Food Challenge report themed Decarbonizing the Agrifood Value Chain in Asia. This area has been in focus for the animal protein industry in Asia as we modernize and grow. The report states that Asia accounts for 42% of all agrifood emissions globally, with Southeast and S…
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For the third streamed session of Asian Agribiz’s 2023 Layer Feed Quality Conference on November 21, Xabier Arbe Ugalde of H&N International will lead the topic of ‘Accurate feed formulation for targeted egg production’. This session aims to help layer farmers and egg producers maximize production efficiency through accurate feed formulation and st…
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The second session of Asian Agribiz’s 2023 Layer Feed Quality Conference, streaming on November 14, will focus on ‘Innovation in heat stress management’. He says heat stress continues to be a key concern in Asia, especially with the increasing average temperature that has drastically affected how birds are produced. This is especially true for laye…
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The pig industry in Asia is coming alive again, with producers seeing better prices, fewer disease outbreaks and lower feed prices. Add to this matrix, better technology and genetics and we can predict an uptrend. Live pig price in Thailand is up but producers are competing in a tougher environment, where new cutting plants and slaughterhouses are …
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The first session of Asian Agribiz’s 2023 Layer Feed Quality Conference, streaming on November 7, will focus on ‘Understanding and managing the changing needs of the pullet, and will be led by Dr Doug Korver, Professor Emeritus at the University of Alberta, Canada, and Consultant at Alpine Poultry Nutrition Inc. Dr Korver says that as production cy…
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The confluence of pockets of crisis across the globe is once again raising alarm bells across the region. They may appear remote, but the question of how they will affect trade and supply chains lies central to strategy and planning for the year ahead. Happily, we see some advances in regional trade and domestic output. Asia’s large population stil…
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As many countries have strict rules and controls on the use of antibiotics in the livestock industry, bacteriophage is emerging as an option to address on-farm bacterial infections. Asian Agribiz talks to Dr Kitiya Vongkamjan, co-Founder and CEO of UniFAHS, an expert on phage technology about how this solution can help livestock producers tackle ba…
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Asian Agribiz's 2023 Layer Feed Quality Conference (LFQC) is happening in November. Conference Chairman David Faulkner discusses what delegates can look forward to and how the blended approach of streamed technical sessions followed by a two-day live conference benefits participants.
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n Asia, a region where price-sensitive consumers dominate, expansion is ongoing in a non-traditional segment, the premium food category. Rising consumer incomes often lead to increased consumption of premium meat, prompting manufacturers to create premium versions for added convenience. Meanwhile, the growing scrutiny on health and nutrition has le…
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In 2015, Korean company CJ Bio introduced a revolutionary product- L-methionine. It is said to have higher bioavailability than DL- methionine and is cheaper. But the journey towards wider acceptance of this has been slow. Asian Agribiz talks to Dr Jae Cheol Kim Head of Technical Solution Center at CJ Bio APAC about how L-methionine can change the …
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Most people think ‘vegetarian’ when addressing Indian consumers. But data from Statista shows only 20-39% of the country’s population is vegetarian. In fact, Indians are also poultry meat and egg consumers, although consumption remains low. Each person currently consumes just 3.5kg of poultry meat and 30 eggs annually, according to a study by the I…
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As meat consumption rises, producers and processors are mulling investing in new plants or extending existing facilities. But there are factors to consider. Manuel van’t Sant, Regional Director Sales, Poultry Asia & Oceania Marel Poultry, outlines some including: 1. Investing according to business goals 2. Factoring in the location of the plant for…
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Branding has evolved from a focus on visibility and consumer-facing communication to an art and corporate strategy. Logos, labels, and taglines are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to branding today. Consumers are demanding more, and producers are doing their best to meet these demands and build brand patronage and loyalty. From branded eg…
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With poultry being the most popular meat globally, it is inevitable that the sector draws in a plethora of news addressing challenges, opportunities, and solutions. As consolidation takes place and production grows, the big push now is towards sustainability and animal welfare. At our satellite webinar last week ahead of the Broiler Feed Quality Co…
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