What components make up a sustainable product?
Asian Agribiz Podcasts
ChatGPT threw up an extensive menu of factors, many of which are already underway among the progressive producers in Asia. Low-impact livestock management that reduces greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), such as optimized feeding practices and manure management, was cited as crucial. Reducing waste by utilizing by-products and minimizing food waste through better processing techniques and packaging solutions is also crucial. From managing waste, adopting alternative energy sources to ethical and healthy products, the list goes on. The industry generally looks to CP Foods as a benchmark. It has...
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Indonesian duck egg producers poised to soar
Asian Agribiz Podcasts
Indonesia’s layer duck industry has the potential to grow since the per capita consumption of eggs remains low. However, only a few are investing in breeding and production. Asian Agribiz speaks with Dr Hardi Prasetyo, a consultant for duck breeding companies in Indonesia, about the industry's status and future opportunities. In this podcast, he discusses: • the industry's growth potential;• the available layer duck strains;• factors to consider in raising layer ducks;• challenges encountered by the industry.
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Beat the heat!
Asian Agribiz Podcasts
High temperatures have been the trending topic on our website, with reports coming in from across South and Southeast Asia. Temperatures in the northern Indian Ocean are the highest on record (above 40 degrees). El Niño peaked over the winter, boosting temperatures on top of the sustained background warming from climate change.
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Addressing food security challenges in Asean
Asian Agribiz Podcasts
ood security remains a critical issue for Asean nations as uncertainties grow, populations rise, and climate change intensifies. To address this challenge, each government needs to develop targeted policies. Asian Agribiz talks to Dr Pushpanathan Sundram, CEO of Public Policy Asia Advisors in Singapore, to explore potential solutions. Tune in to the podcast to gain insights into: - The current food security situation across Asean - Strategies for tackling the multifaceted challenges - How sustainable agriculture and technological advancements can help achieve food security goals
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An evolving landscape for progress
Asian Agribiz Podcasts
Explore what value you can tap into at Asian Agribiz’s 2024 Pig Feed Quality Conference, which will spotlight and dive deep into critical challenges facing the Asian industry. Of particular interest would be Innovad’s trial that assessed the protective efficacy of an immune-boosting complex mix against experimentally ASFv-challenged pigs, mitigating the devastating impact of ASF on global swine production. The conference will culminate in a live event in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Also, discover how companies in the animal protein industry are progressing, whether through acquisitions,...
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Necrotic enteritis challenge model for broilers
Asian Agribiz Podcasts
Gut health and moving away from AGP is a broiler research project that Doug Korver, Professor Emeritus at the University of Alberta and President of Alpine Poultry Nutrition in Canada, and his team are undertaking. They developed a necrotic enteritis challenge model, which is a natural exposure model that mimics the normal development of the disease. Asian Agribiz talks to Dr Korver about how they are trying to control the subclinical type of the disease and use the model to assess different candidates for antibiotic replacement.
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Profits and demand drive Asia’s poultry market
Asian Agribiz Podcasts
Tectonic shifts seem to be a thing of the past in the Asian animal protein industry. The focus now appears to rest on profitability and market demand amid a tight economic situation. Tracking popular news on our website, poultry topics dominate. Japfa Comfeed Indonesia's strategic adjustments to its sales paradigm caught the interest of many, as did Thailand’s flexible and quickly adaptive services to satisfy customer demand. In Sri Lanka, the broiler market is expanding fast, with DOC production increasing beyond pre-Covid levels. But all is not well with the Asian layer sector.
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Shielding farms with effective transportation biosecurity
Asian Agribiz Podcasts
Transportation biosecurity is paramount for safeguarding the health and safety of livestock and poultry during transit. It involves implementing measures to prevent the introduction and spread of infectious diseases among animals and into farms. Yet, it frequently gets overlooked within biosecurity initiatives. Mike Button, a global consultant in veterinary health, delves into transportation biosecurity, its challenges and ramifications, and offers insights on enhancing consistent implementation for producers.
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Feed industry positive but must remain vigilant
Asian Agribiz Podcasts
Falling raw material prices helped ease business for Asia’s feed industry in the second half of 2023. While global feed production dipped last year, Asia Pacific saw a 1.4% growth. Most poultry and livestock industries in the region are expected to grow this year, meaning higher feed demand. However, growing geopolitical tensions, climate change, and government regulations will continue to pose challenges, making it imperative for companies to remain vigilant and adaptive in their strategies. However, challenges are a given in any industry, and the feed business is no exception....
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Time for slaughtering worker training in Vietnam
Asian Agribiz Podcasts
Vietnam’s livestock industry has undergone a significant level of specialization, but the slaughtering subsegment seems to lag behind. Michael Patching, CEO at Alta Food and Agriculture, suggests prioritizing worker training programs to improve meat processing standards. Currently, Vietnam lacks such courses, but companies can look beyond the country or partner with equipment suppliers and professional trainers for necessary training.
info_outlineWhen 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 phytobiotics are a proven and feasible solution. With clear plant material designs for specific animal health aspects backed by scientific facts, the results can be rewarding, realizing good performance without AGP.