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November 2012

THE GLOBAL MILLER | November 2012

Analysis • Automation Products, Inc.

Block 10 Todd Campus West of Scotland Science Park Acre Road, Glasgow Scotland G20 0XA Tel: +44 141 945 2924 info@r-biopharmrhone.com www.r-biopharm.com R-Biopharm Rhône Ltd, Unit 3.06 Kelvin Campus, West of Scotland Science Park, Maryhill Road, Glasgow, G20 0SP Scotland Tel: +44 (0) 141 9452924 Fax: +44 (0) 141 9452925 info@r-biopharmrhone.com, www.r-biopharmrhone.com

Competence in Food and Feed Analysis

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1/10/12: Russia halts GMO corn imports; arsenic in rice and more... We're back after a great weekend, hope you had a wonderful few days too. To kick off the week, here's our daily digest.

Russia halts imports of Monsanto's genetically modified corn after cancer fears. A report by France's University of Caen claimed that rats fed with Monsanto's genetically modified NK603 corn, developed more tumours than a test group over a two-year period. Read more... Consumer Reports in the US is calling for a limit for arsenic in rice after tests on more than 60 brands showed most contained inorganic arsenic. The grain body, AACC International will discuss the report at its meeting in October 3, 2012. The Punjab government in India has announced its new Paddy Milling Policy which makes miller and procurement agency staff jointly responsible for paddy stock stored in mills. This move has not proved popular as employees of all state procurement agencies have announced a boycott of the paddy purchase process that is scheduled to begin today. Read more...

Event: Vietstock

Looking for the latest technology, equipment or innovation to expand your livestock business? Instead of wasting precious time searching around just attend Vietnam’s No.1 Feed & Livestock Industry Event - VIETSTOCK 2012 Expo & Forum. With an eight-year track record of organising a dynamic industry trade show, VIETSTOCK 2012 Expo & Forum is fully supported by local government, industry players and media.

ß Aflatoxins ß Deoxynivalenol (DON) ß Fumonisins & ß GMOs

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• Systech Instruments Ltd

Animal Health & Nutrition • Alicorp SA

CENZONE TECH INC. 2110 Low Chaparral Drive San Marcos CA92069 USA Tel: 760 736 9901 Fax: 760 736 9958 Web: www.cenzone.com E-mail: cenzone.tech@worldnet.att.net

• Danisco Animal Nutrition • Noack - Group of Companies • Papillon Agricultural Products, Inc

Bulk Handling • Croston Engineering Ltd

Bulk Storage Croston Engineering Ltd Tarvin Mill Barrow Lane, Tarvin Chester CH3 8JF Tel: 01829 741119 Fax: 01829 741169 E-mail: admin@croston-engineering.co.uk Website: http://www.croston-engineering.co.uk BULK STORAGE, HANDLING, AND PROCESS ENGINEERS FOR THE ANIMAL FEED, GRAIN, FLOUR, BAKERY, HUMAN AND PET FOODS INDUSTRIES

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"With the theme of "Improving Food Hygiene and Safety in Livestock Production", VIETSTOCK Expo & Forum provides farmers, integrators, feed millers / mixers, veterinarians and processors a special opportunity to share experiences, get updated on new technologies and market trends, and at the same time, build valuable partnerships with not only Vietnamese companies but many international enterprises in the region," indicated by Dr Hoang Kim Giao, General Director of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. This year, VIETSTOCK 2012 Expo & Forum has convene over 200 industry professionals from 30 countries including national pavilions from US, UK Netherlands, China and Singapore to showcase their latest innovation, product and services and it is set to drew in over 8,000 industry players. “This is the 6th time ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel has participated in this NO.1 Feed, Livestock & Meat event in VIETNAM. VIETSTOCK is a great platform for industry players to expand their business opportunities, and to reach large target audience and markets,” mentioned by Mr Richard Hickey ,General Director of ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel Asia "Vietstock 2012 provides a highly comprehensive showcase of the latest feed, meat and livestock products and technologies, which helps us to keep our product offerings in line with the most up-to-date technologies. It is also an invaluable platform for us to develop key business relationships," added by Ms Tan Hsian Huei, General Manager, Range Pharma Sdn Bhd So plan now to attend the event in October - VIETSTOCK 2012 Expo & Forum. It will quench your thirst for innovation, business solutions, and unbeatable commercial opportunities. Please Click here for more information. Event: IPPE

U.S. Poultry & Egg Association: Global Look at Antibiotic Use Offered at 2013 IPPE Antibiotic use in poultry production has been extremely effective in enhancing bird health and producing a wholesome, safe, and economical food supply. However, as consumers, industry professionals, and regulators seek to gain more understanding of how their food is produced, even the judicious use of antibiotics by the poultry industry raises questions.

The Antibiotics Conference – Current Issues for the Poultry and Egg Industry, sponsored by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, aims to explore and discuss antibiotic use as viewed from the regulatory and scientific perspective of leading industry experts. For the first time at the International Poultry Expo, experts from the United States, Europe, and Latin America will discuss the current use of antibiotics throughout the world, explore the differences in regional perspectives involving antibiotics, investigate how antibiotic use is monitored, and review the current science behind alternatives to antibiotics. The registration fee for this invaluable, well-timed conference is $150 and will also include admission to the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). "Animal welfare and the production of a safe food supply are prime concerns for all growers and processors. This conference aims to provide scientific, well-researched antibiotic data from global experts, so that attendees can gain a greater understanding about the risks and benefits. There are differences in the way regions of the world view antibiotic usage. However, we all want the same thing – to ensure that poultry producers can continue to bring safe, nutritional, affordable food to tables across America and the world," stated John Starkey, president of USPOULTRY.

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Silo Construction & Engineering

Program topics include Current State of Affairs Regarding Antibiotics – How We Got to Where We Are, How We Currently Use Antibiotics; Antibiotic Resistance – Science Behind Antibiotic Resistance, How Is It Being Monitored (NARMS), How Is Data Being Used? Is There a Disconnect Between Use in Animals Compared to Antibiotic Resistance in Humans? Is the Issue Consumer or Government Driven?; Alternatives to Antibiotics; and Future of Antibiotic Usage – Industry & FDA Perspective.

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The 2013 IPPE, one of the world's largest poultry, feed, and meat industry events, will be held from January 29-31, 2013, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. The Antibiotics Conference – Current Issues for the Poultry and Egg Industry program will be on Wednesday, January 30, and Thursday, January 31, from 8 – 11:30 a.m. The conference agenda can be viewed at here. Antibiotics Conference – Current Issues for the Poultry & Egg Industry International Production & Processing Expo

www.sce.be +32(0)51 723128

• Schmidt-Seeger GmbH • Silos Cordoba S.L

Wednesday, January 30, 2013: 8 – 11:30 a.m. Thursday, January 31, 2013: 8 – 11:30 a.m.

SILO INSTALATIONS ...

Room B‐401 & B‐402

... TO COVER YOUR MARKET NEEDS Ctra. Arenas de San Juan, Km 2.300 13210 Villarta de San Juan - Spain Tel: +34 926 64 05 40 Fax: +34 926 64 02 94 Email: elena.ektova@symaga.com

2/10/12: Effects of rising grain prices; HGCA winter wheat; Romer Labs

Rising grain prices have knock on effect on the food industry. The Northern Irish chicken processing company, Moy Park has announced pre-tax profits of £4.8m for 2011, a drop of £25m. "We've had to spend £70m extra on rising raw material costs, which has slashed this year's profit," Chief executive Nigel Dunlop told the BBC. Listen to a podcast of the BBC interview here.

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There's some exciting news from Romer Labs. The company has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of the food safety and GMO businesses of Strategic Diagnostics Inc. The deal accelerates Romer Labs’ move into food pathogen detection and augments its product and service range, making it a complete supplier for food safety solutions. SDIX Food Safety Business includes RapidChek® lateral flow test strips with proprietary enrichment media, the patented RapidChek® SELECT phage-based enrichment systems and RapidChek® CONFIRM immunomagnetic confirmation tools. These products are approved for the detection of pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria and E. Coli in a variety of food, feed and environmental samples. More information... The HGCA has released reports of the winter wheat harvest results. Read more...

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Conveyors • Anderson International Corp • Amandus Kahl

Event: Animal Farming Ukraine

Are you joining the FIAAP & VICTAM Pavilion at Animal Farming Ukraine 2012? There is still time as this important show does not open until October 31, 2012. Take advantage of a livestock and feed sector that is expanding, that's modernising, that's investing! Now is the time to book your stand and ensure that your company is well positioned in order to capitalise in this growing important market. The FIAAP & VICTAM Pavilion at Animal Farming Ukraine offers you the opportunity to meet, discuss and influence these decision makers within the Ukraine's feed industry. Below is a list of companies that have reserved stands within the 2012 FIAAP & VICTAM Pavilion, they are as follows: Andritz Feed & Biofuel - Denmark Lachenmeier - Denmark 5

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Blo-Tech Ltd Cargotec Sweden AB Schenck Process UK Limited Dynamic Air Inc

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AWILA - Germany RIELA - Germany Multimix - Hungary

CPM Europe - Netherlands

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Geelen Counterflow - Netherlands Van Aarsen - Netherlands

ELEVATOR BUCKETS & BOLTS

Wynveen - Netherlands

T:+1 314 739 9191• F:+1 314 739 5880

St. Louis, Missouri USA

www.tapcoinc.com

ZCME - PRC Symaga - Spain

Elevator & Conveyor Components

Lambton Conveyors - USA Sioux Steel - USA You will see from above that a number of companies have recognised the market potential of the Ukraine and have reserved exhibition stands within the FIAAP & VICTAM Pavilion. It is not too late for you to join them. More information...

Material Handling & Electronic Components for all Applications • Hazard Monitors • Level Controls • Elevator Buckets & Bolts • Belts & Fasteners

With the new Aqua-Inject, Brabender® has made a big step in the direction of measurable reliability in the field of rheology. This patented technological component is an ideal add-on module to augment tried-and-tested Farinograph®-E-Technology. Exact and reproducible water dosages are an essential prerequisite for exact measurements of the water absorption levels of milled products and evaluating the kneading properties of doughs. With the Aqua-Inject, Brabender® now offers a self-sufficient device for the automatic dosage of water with integrated temperature monitoring. The software doses fluids electronically and accurately “down to the drop” according to specifications and input. In this manner, any possible operating errors when measuring and introducing amounts of water via pipettes or burettes are eliminated - previously, this could cause undesirable errors in accuracy. The automatic determination of amounts of water according to preselected analysis standard guarantees the highest amount of accuracy with a dosing deviation of under 0.1 percent. This increases the reliability and reproducibility of measurement results and fulfils the requirements of all international and national standards, e.g. ICC, AACC or ISO.

• Forged Chains & Sprockets

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Condex (UK) Ltd

HANDLING TECHNIQUES

“Turner” Flaking Rolls 30 ins complete with drive.

Technology-Duo via USB

For the kneading process, the temperature curve is a crucial parameter and planning value. The technology built into the Aqua-Inject allows for a parallel temperature monitoring of the dosing water, eliminating yet another source of error and filling a documentation gap in the experimental procedure. Independent of the ambient temperature, the water dosed is at a virtually constant temperature, which can be set via the Farinograph® thermostats. The optimally “regulated” amounts and temperatures of water titrated in the kneader are recorded by a special software program, the latest version of which is installed along with the Aqua-Inject. In addition, a USB cable connection guarantees smooth communications between the Farinograph®-E (USB) and the Aqua-Inject port - a “tuning package” with extra functionality for practical and current laboratory applications of farinogram analysis according to the established Brabender® technique.

Large flaking roller by “Damman & Croes” Belgium

complete with two x 30kw motors,rollers 24 ins diameter x50 ins wide very heavy duty

For more information Tel: 01453 826016

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Almex b.v., Verlengde Ooyerhoekseweg 29 7207 BJ Zutphen, The Netherlands Tel. +31 (0)575 572666 e-mail info@almex.nl, www.almex.nl

More information...

• Anderson International Corp • Amandus Kahl 7

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3/10/12: Feed Mill of the Year; Cargill's canola plant, FFI news

Southern States Cooperative’s Roanoke Feed Mill, Vinton, USA has been named the 2012 Feed Mill of the Year. The annual program is sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association and Feedstuffs. Kent Nutrition Group, Rockford, Ill., was named the runner-up. The Southern States’ Roanoke Feed Mill (“Roanoke”), which was built in 1982 (originally constructed in 1935), manufactures 104,400 tons of feed every year. Safety is of utmost concern for Roanoke and its 34 employees. More information... The Flour Fortification Initiative's (FFI) Smarter Futures partnership focusing on Africa is scaling up for a renewed commitment through 2016. This partnership includes a commitment from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands to contribute 1.5 million Euros (US $ 1.8 million) through 2016. More information... Cargill is to build a canola processing facility near Camrose, Alberta, Canada. Subject to receiving all required approvals, construction is expected to be completed in time for the 2014-15 canola harvest. The new plant will have the capacity to process 850,000 metric tonnes of canola per year. Read more...

4/10/12: Dry weather; Monsanto predictions

Monasnto, the world's largest seed company, has predicted that US corn and soybean planting is likely to remain at a similar level in 2013. Read more... Dry weather in western and north-western Victoria has left farmers too nervous to forward sell their grain, reports ABC Rural. Read more...

Event: IAI Poultry and Meat Expo 2012

Invitation to participate at the 7th in series of IAI Poultry and Meat Expo 2012 A leading exhibition on the poultry and meat industry, December 13-15, 2012, IARI Ground, PUSA, New Delhi. Get ready to be part of India’s Leading Poultry Show partnered by The Netherlands and France. Book your stall today and get benefits of customised marketing plan. For more details about the space booking and sponsorship opportunities please contact Mr. Manish Kumar | Mob. +91-9991705005 | Email: poultry@pixie.co.in, meat@pixie.co.in Or visit the website for more information.

Brabender Kernelzyer F&G

The introduction of spectroscopy with light in the short-wavelength spectrum of near infrared radiation is one of the technological quantum leaps in the recent history of the laboratory analysis of foodstuffs. F is for flour: Flour with NIR

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The Brabender® Kernelyzer-F relies on tried and proven NIR technology in this field of analytics. With this the spectra are indicated which are reflected by different substances as characteristic signals. At the focus of this data-gathering are central quality parameters such as humidity, protein, sedimentation values, wet gluten content and ash. With a precision that is stunning for the speed of this process, the Kernelyzer-F compiles and documents key data for the quality assurance of flour, cream of wheat, starch and similar powdered substances. The measurements take place practically just in time and automatically multiple times per sample. The selected parameters are determined simultaneously, allowing for a high sample throughput. The easy operation is typically Brabender®: Minimal sample preparation, automatic comparison with references, easy calibration possibilities with a databank for 100 products, and - last but not least . easy to clean. Naturally, a variety of IT interfaces for the networking of the device are integrated, allowing an increase of efficiency online in the laboratory and production.

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Andritz Feed & Biofuel Brabender Clextral Dinnissen BV Extru-Tech Inc Jiangsu Muyang Group Co Ltd.

Feed processing

G is for grain: Grains with NIT

The analysis specialists from Duisburg have gone one “high-tech step” further for the G- generation of the Kernelyzer. In this case, it is not the reflection, but instead the transmission of the near infrared waves that are measured for the characteristic substance spectra. It is precisely with the “granular” raw materials that these NIT values provide especially good and reproducible data - in particular for reliable and quick quality control when receiving incoming goods. The samples can be placed directly into the sample cell, and an automatic layer thickness adjustment is conducted according to the raw materials. All parameters that are familiar to NIR technology can be set. The Kernelyzer-G also possesses the advantages typical of Brabender technology, namely a quick technique, high precision, easy operation and versatile networking.

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Kernelyzer module technology: For NIT with 'G plus' For the switch from NIR to NIT, Brabender® offers two optional supplementary modules for “product analysts” at different stages of the grain chain: - Hectolitre module for a reliable and easy determination of hectolitre weight and fill density - Flour module for a quick and precise analysis of powdery substances. The Kernelyzer-G is operated intuitively via icons and is equipped with a modern “Central Operation Slider (COS)”. Hence, new device from Brabender is not only one high-tech step ahead when it comes to measurement technology, but also in user-friendliness. More information...

8/10/12: climate change; organic rice; wheat deregulation

The climate pattern El Nino is set to affect global food production. Read more... The demand for organic rice is on the rise in The Philippines. Read more...

Flour improver • Alicorp SA • Dr Eckel GmbH www.muehlenchemie.de

Australian MPs set to debate wheat deregulation. Read more...

Event: Anitox feed safety and milling efficiency confernece

Distributors, agents and guests from around the world gathered in the Czech Republic at the end of September to attend a feed safety and milling efficiency conference organised by Anitox. A pioneer in its field, the company develops, manufactures and markets pathogen elimination, mould control and milling efficiency programmes for the feed milling and primary meat and egg production industries.

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Flour improvers Enzymes Baking premixes Advice on applications

Kurt-Fischer-Strasse 55, D-22926 Ahrensburg Tel.: + 49 (0) 4102 / 202 001, Fax: -010 info@muehlenchemie.de A member of the Stern-Wywiol Gruppe

Ein Unternehmen der Stern-Wywiol Gruppe

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Amongst those who attended the three-day event at The Park Inn in Prague, were delegates from Asia Pacific, Poland, Turkey, Benelux, United Kingdom, Egypt, Germany and Iran. Other countries represented were Baltic States, Belarus, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Scandinavia, Czech Republic, Iraq, Iceland, Ireland, Morocco and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The conference included a range of presentations to highlight issues which are currently impacting on livestock feed and food safety across international markets, affecting all involved in the supply chain. They included food and feed safety legislation in the European Union and non-EU markets, technical developments and how the Anitox range of products and services assist customers to meet current and potential challenges.

Grinder hammers John Staniar & Co.

Grinder Screens John Staniar & Co.

Level measurement

Summarising the conference Roger Mann, Regional Director for Anitox in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, stated: “Feed and food safety remains a major issue for all involved in meat production, processing and retailing throughout the world. Despite major efforts to control pathogens in feed, on-farm and during processing they remain a significant and ongoing challenge, while very high commodity prices are increasing the burden on all sectors of the industry, increasing the focus on efficient production at all stages. “The range of solutions offered by Anitox is of increasing benefit to all sectors and we have seen a substantial increase in demand for our products, driven by more stringent food safety legislation, higher standards from retailers as well as greater consumer pressure for safer food. “Anitox has 35 years experience in antimicrobial and mould-control technology in livestock feeds and raw materials. We are now at the forefront of the industry in terms of supplying products which provide safe feed to protect the health of livestock and consumers. We continue to invest heavily in Research & Development and have a pipeline of cutting-edge products coming through our programme. These will take Anitox into new areas and help livestock producers, feed manufacturers and food producers to meet future demands and challenges.”

Mill Design & Installation

Buhler AG CH – 9240 Uzwil, Switzerland T: +41 71 955 11 11 F: +41 71 955 66 11 E: milling@buhlergroup.com

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The Anitox product line currently includes Termin-8® and Monoprene® bacterial control agents, the Maxi-Mil® milling efficiency program, MonoProp® and Punch® mould control agents, together with Blue Royale® water treatment and Sorb-It® aflatoxin binder. The business has an international network which supplies customers with top-quality products and the best technical, engineering, laboratory and customer support services. ISO 9001:12000 and GMP+ Certified, Anitox now supplies many of the world’s Top 25 feed manufacturers. More than 32 million tonnes of feed/ feed materials, representing 5% of worldwide animal feed production, are treated annually with Termin-8® to ensure they are pathogen-free, while many feed manufacturers use Maxi-Mil® to improve milling efficiency. More information...

9/10/12: Russian grain forecast; UK millers and bushel weights; efficient vessels

Russia's grain crop may fall 26 percent year-on-year to under than 70 million metric tons due sot lower yields after the summer drought. Read the Sovecon report in Russian or the Bloomberg report in English. UK millers are looking abroad for quality wheat, reports Farmers Weekly. Poor quality of home grown wheat means that millers are using outside sources in a bid to increase bushel weights. Read more...

• TekPro Ltd • Wallace & Associates Inc. • Younglove Construction LLC

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Cargill, Huntsman Corporation and Unipec UK have announced that they will only charter the more efficient vessels operating in the shipping market. This commitment is the first of its kind in the industry to reduce the existing fleet carbon emissions. Read more...

10/10/12: UK food prices; Avian Influenza in Mexico; training in the Philippines

I know we've been talking about this for ages, but this morning news that UK food prices are set to increase due to a poor wheat harvest made the front page of the BBC website. The National Farmers' Union (NFU) told the BBC that wheat yields in England have dropped by almost 15% on the five-year average, with productivity down to 1980s levels. NFU President Peter Kendall told the BBC, "There are many farmers who are down 25 to 30% on the wheat crop. It's been soul destroying for the farmers growing the crops." Mr Kendall said the increase in the global price of wheat - by some 30% over the past 12 months - was also putting pressure on farmers who buy grain to feed their livestock. Read more... In response to the outbreak of Avian Influenza (AI) in Mexico, VIV will organise a congress during its Latin American event FIGAP/VIV Mexico 2012. The organisation bring together all available knowledge to this country in response to an earlier outbreak of H7N3 this summer. This AI variant poses a threat to intensive poultry farming in Mexico, particularly in the Jalisco province. The conference offers visitors the chance to come into contact with international experts, like the Dutch animal health expert Dr Guus Koch (from the Central Veterinary Institute Wageningen UR). The Avian Influenza Conference will take place on October 18, 2012 in Expo Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. The Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) 4A in The Philippines has launched a training programme targeted at rice farmers in Laguna. Around 200 rice farmers, agricultural technicians and municipal agriculturists attended the first session on September 28, 2012. Read more...

Alltech predicts a contraction in global feed production in 2013

Speaking at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, in Rome, Alltech vice president Aidan Connolly, presented the results of the 2011 Alltech Feed Tonnage Survey, along with results from previous surveys, showing a steady increase in feed production year on year. The 2011 survey, covering 128 countries, put the total feed at 873 million tonnes. The 2012 survey, due to be published soon and covering more than 130 countries, is expected to show a further increase. For 2013 however, Connolly, presenting at the IFIF-FAO joint meeting, predicted a contraction in the region of 3 – 5%, driven by the following three factors: Continued global recession affecting protein consumption. The conversion of large amounts of feed stocks and materials into biofuels. Reduced feed supply due to a global drought, specifically in the US. In addition, a mycotoxin survey, also carried out by Alltech, indicates that the surviving US harvest will be highly contaminated with up to 37 different mycotoxins, due to crop vulnerability from adverse weather conditions. The resulting percentage contraction in feed production will then be determined by the ability of integrated food producers, farmers and food companies to pass on the increased feed material cost to consumers, without any loss in overall consumption levels.

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“We are facing into a completely new era for the agriculture industry where, for the first time in history, feed production for 2013 will be lower than for 2012, and it is clear that efficiency in converting feed into food will be more critical to food companies than ever,” said Connolly. More information...

Packaging • Arodo BVBA

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11/10/12: Anitox CEO; CBH appointments We've got an employment themed blog today:

“This is a company with a very strong and exciting future,” says Dr Rick Phillips, newly-appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of USbased Anitox, a global leader in pathogen elimination, mould control and milling efficiency. Commenting on his new role, Rick says, “I am delighted to have joined Anitox at a very exciting time for this dynamic business and look forward to leading the company through the next phase of its expansion.” Rick joins Anitox from Merck Animal Health, where he was director of the company’s US Integrated Livestock Business Unit, a role in which his major responsibilities included the development and initiation of long-term poultry and swine business strategies, identification and implementation of business processes and the enhancement/alignment of people to drive sustainable growth. More information... Australia’s leading grain exporter, CBH Grain, has announced a number of key appointments as part of a restructure of its export marketing team to better align with the significant changes occurring in local and global grain markets. The restructure will see CBH Grain move to a model based on major geographic regions with each customer area led by a Regional Manager. More information...

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12/10/12: US drought spreads north; aflatoxin; Novus methionine website

Some good news! The presence of aflatoxin in corn in parts of the USA is not as widespread as predicted according to grain elevators in East Iowa. Aflatoxin is harmful or potentially fatal to livestock and is considered cancer-causing to animals and humans. The naturally occurring toxin is the byproduct of a powdery, olive-green mold that has emerged in some Eastern Iowa corn fields. Read more... And back to the doom and gloom (sorry). The USA drought is spreading north, threatening winter wheat planting, reports Reuters. Read more...

CB Packaging is a market leader of multi-walled paper sacks. With over 50 years of experience, we offer solutions for a wide range of industries, including animal feeds, pet food, seeds, milk powder, flour and root crops.

For more information, please call Tim Stallard: +44 (0) 7805 092067 www.cbpackaging.com

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Converteam UK Ltd Datastor Systems Ltd KSE Protech BV RED-BERG s.r.l.

Analysis & Control Intake and Inline measurement of moisture, protein, temperature, structure, ash, fat, fibre, starch and colour. Recipe management and traceability records.

For maximum control and efficiency call:

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Recruitment • AGRI-Associates • Agribusiness Recruiters

THE GLOBAL MILLER | November 2012

The folks at Novus International have launched a new website for Novus Methionine Solutions. The site will be packed with methionine information for nutritionists, feed industry decision-makers and livestock producers. View the site here.

Trust and transparency in the agricultural value chain a prerequisite to feeding nine billion people

The agricultural value chain must become more transparent and trustworthy if it is to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow and address the food needs of nine billion people by 2050, says Carl Hausmann, Global Policy Advisor for Bunge Inc in the USA. Speaking to over 300 members of the Royal Agricultural College’s 100 Club annual luncheon in Cirencester earlier today, he laid out his thoughts on the challenges ahead around a greetings card first published in 1995 by Copa Cogeca, an organisation which represents farmers and their co-operatives within the European Union. “Today we have many more issues that we must focus on, such as grain production in the Amazon, food versus fuel, food miles, food safety, etc, and the public has less trust in the agriculture value chain than I believe is necessary.” He said it was not acceptable for some or all of the members of the agricultural value chain to try and say that they were trustworthy while 'other guys' that may be a little less trustworthy. “This will absolutely not do. We need trust in the whole chain. The United Nations has estimated that by 2050 70 percent of the world’s population will live in urban metropolises. And many of these people will not know how you make butter let alone some of the more complex food products we have available today.” He said consumers need not only to have trust in the agricultural value chain but also have trust in governments and in academic institutions. “We cannot continue to have a prosperous activities and still serve our clientele in this way. We all know trust within our corporations is critical. For example, it’s critical that employees trust senior management. “It is not just inside any one institution that we must have trust, our whole societies must be built on trust and if they are not built on trust we will not be able to meet the challenges that we face.” Mr Hausmann says there are three essential challenges in a global sense that we must all consider: Global food production must be increased Increase the conservation of natural resources – soil, water, forests, etc Society must have trust in its leaders (be that governmental, private sector businesses or NGOs) to come up with ways to meet the first two challenges In order to do that he told his audience, “We must practice greater transparency. People know anyway. Engage on all of these subjects. And we must invest in intellectual capital so that we know what we are talking about.” He added, “We have a lot of intellectual capital in grain production and grain processing. That’s fine, but what about the whole value chain? What is so critical about the Amazon we need to protect, what are the demands of food safety downstream that consumers are looking for?” An investment in intellectual capital is critical to our success, he adds. “This engagement is not easy. But engage we must.” And knowledge of operation is not enough, “you have to learn a lot to be able to engage with others.”

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“If this greetings card doesn’t reflect the values of today then it may well reflect the values of tomorrow. When this card was put together maybe Copa Cogeca was thinking of European residence reaching out to European farmers. “The residences of cities absolutely live in high pressured environments, but the tightrope they are walking today leads from Shanghai back to Brazil, to Europe, to the Ukraine and to the United States. We need to understand that they must have trust in this value chain and the value chain must offer alternatives; organic, non-organic, Brazilian product, US products, lots of alternatives but they must be based on trust. “My feeling is that if we accept that we must engage - and build trust up we will not only be able to serve our clientele but we will find it much more stimulating to face these challenges head on. “So, through this learning experience we will be able to reinvigorate our careers and put together a value chain that will truly serve nine billion citizens of the world from the agriculture production centers wherever in the world they are most sustainable,” he concluded. “The picture intrigued me. Whether it represented a reality or a desire, it showed that European citizens were living hectic lives in cities and walking a tightrope to try to get to the countryside where things were orderly, clean, neat and trustworthy.” However, shortly after this came the BSE crisis, the dioxin scandal, the introduction of GMOs, “and if that picture was the reality in 1995 it certainly hasn’t been the reality since 2000,” he told 100 Club members.

15/10/12: US rice exports to China; drought resistant corn; pest risk

Draft protocol advances prospects for US Rice exports to China. The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service office in Beijing has received a draft phytosanitary protocol from Chinese plant health officials covering prospective exports of U.S.-grown rice to China. A translation of the document has been sent to APHIS headquarters in Riverdale, Maryland, for review and assessment and to formulate a response. “From what we understand, there are a significant number of onerous conditions placed on US milled rice entry into China,” says USA Rice Federation President and CEO Betsy Ward. “Nevertheless, this is a significant achievement.” More information... Seed suppliers seek drought resistant corn varieties. As the US tries to recover from one of the driest summers corn seed suppliers are looking towards new strains that can survive with less water, including crossbreeding and GM. Read more... Wet weather in the UK means rodents are setting up home in grain stores warns the HGCA and British Pest Control. It's believed that heavy rain has flushed the animals out of their usual field homes. Read more...

Welcome to Perendale: Tom Blacker

I am delighted to announce that we have added Tom Blacker to our team here at Perendale Publishers Limted. Tom joins us today from an events and conference organisation based in London and also has a university degree in English Literature. He will spend the next few weeks getting to know the team here and learning about the many exciting projects that we are involved with before rolling his sleeves up and immersing himself in contributing to the important work that we do. Tom’s arsenal of skills and experiences have already created a buzz here at Grain & Feed Milling Technology Magazine, and we look forward to his contribution in establishing our position as the most comprehensive tool in connecting the international milling community. 16

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Interview: Robin Meng, Buhler

Fish – the feed focus from Dragon Town While Buhler Group of Switzerland has been present in China for three decades, is has just completed its sixth year in its relatively new manufacturing facilities in the industrial heartland for animal feed of Changzhou City in Jiangsu Province – a city nicknamed Dragon Town. It employs more than 800 staff with a focus not just on manufacturing and sales, but also R & D, quality control, servicing, engineering design, installations and commissioning. The new manufacturing facility is working for China and worldwide in the medium and top-end market. Ninety percent of the business has a feed focus while 10 percent is on ports-to-storage logistics, says Mr Robin Meng, head of Buhler’s international business department. “Our main business is related to feed here in Chanzhou. Logistics has only recently become a focus in China and is no more than two years old.” Buhler’s Chanzhou operation is six years old and is growing rapidly, experiencing almost 30 percent per year. “We are looking beyond domestic markets to a worldwide market from China. Our vision or mission is to provide quality products and the best solutions for our customers. We want sustainable development and also find a way to satisfy the customer and help bring benefits to them,” he told Grain and Feed Milling Technology magazine in Beijing recently while attending VIV China. Market changes Feed processing in China continues to grow, which it has been doing for the past 30 years. Mr Meng believes demand will continue its upward growth trend for the next 10 years, at around 10 percent per year. “China produced 180 million tonnes of animal feed last year having passed the 100 million tonne mark in 2007-08.” He says poultry remains the major protein source followed closely by pork. “But the market is still growing in chicken,” he adds. An issue facing all Chinese consumers is that of taste when it comes to chicken. “Chicken may not be as delicious as before. People are becoming more wealthy and they are looking for quality of life and food safety over taste.” He told GFMT that China has not escaped the issues of food safety and meat has attracted it’s fair share of criticism, yet is clean and of good quality. However, the food-related safety issues are forcing people to look for alternative healthy sources of protein and they have found it in fish, says Mr Meng. “As land animals are not so much available at the prices people can afford, they are looking to the water and the skies for alternatives. In past three years growth has been focused on aquaculture.”

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Mr Meng says aquaculture is growing at around 30 percent per annual in fresh water and has to cope with quality issues such as sanitation. Of course, Mr. Meng Said, moving to aquaculture is also revealing less attractive profit in traditional land animal segment and more benefits at a growing stage of the aquaculture segment. “If anything it is growing too fast,” he says. It’s proving difficult for feed producers to keep up and as a result quality and sanitation plus other aspects of feed usage are not being focused on as closely as they should be, he adds.

16/10/12: Thai rice; biofuels from crops; CFIA

Thailand is one of the world's largest producers of rice so it's no surprise that the grain plays an important role in politics in the country. This comment piece from the Bangkok Post sheds some light on the Thai government's new rice policy. Read more... The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is to be audited by the US Department of Agriculture for the first time in three years. Inspectors will visit the Alberta-based XL Foods meat plant at the centre of an international beef recall because of E. coli contamination. Read more... The European Commission is under pressure from industry groups to weaken a planned cap on the use of biofuels made from food crops such as rapeseed and wheat, reports Reuters. Read more...

Event: Conference on the future of the US egg industry scheduled for 2013 IPPE

Following this past year’s success, The Future of the U.S Egg Industry Conference is returning to the education schedule at the 2013 IPPE. The program is co-sponsored by USPOULTRY and the United Egg Producers and will analyze the economic, environmental, and global impact and challenges of the U.S. egg industry as presented by experts in the field. The conference is $100 for all Expo attendees. Professor Hans-Wilheim Windhorst, economist at International Egg Commission, will discuss the Global Impact of Animal Health Welfare Legislation. Chad Gregory, senior vice-president of United Egg Producers, will provide an Update on Egg Bill – Federal Legislation. Tom Early, vice president for Agralytica Consulting, will give a presentation on the Economic Impact of Egg Legislation, and Tom Hebert, Managing Director of Bayard Ridge Group, will present on Environmental Issues and Regulations Facing the Egg Industry. Additional topics will include Producers Perspective: Enriched Colony Cage Eggperiences; Traceability: On-farm, Transportation and Processing; and Footprint of the Egg – Dramatic Progress Past 50 Years. The 2013 IPPE, one of the world's largest poultry, feed, and meat industry events, will be held from January 29-31, 2013, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. The Future of the U.S. Egg Industry Conference is scheduled for Thursday, January 31, from 8:30 a.m. – Noon. The conference agenda can be viewed online.

17/10/12: aflatoxins in milk; eco-friendly feed ingredients; amino acids and pig mortality

At the Global Miller we usually talk about aflatoxins in relation to the grain industry. This article on Engormix takes a different slant, focusing on discusses the mycotoxin further the down the food chain in milk. Read more...

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Adding bioactive amino acids to the feed of pregnant sows may save the lives of many newborn piglets. A new research project looks at the feasibility. Researchers from Aarhus University, Denmark have started a new project that can save the lives of many piglets. The researchers will study whether a small change to the feed for pregnant sows can have a positive effect on piglet mortality. The bioactive amino acid is a non-essential amino acid, which means that it is not vital. Via certain processes it can, however, boost the growth in utero and likely increase the production of colostrum and milk, resulting in larger and more robust piglets at birth and a higher perinatal nutrition with better daily postnatal weight gain. Read more...

18/10/12: BOCM PAULS fined; Vietnamese feed industry; Indian wheat exports

BOCM PAULS fined £20,000 after worker loses arm in conveyor. Christopher Brennan, 35, from Norwich, was attempting to clear a blockage on a conveyor at the Burston Mill site of BOCM Pauls Ltd, when his right arm became entangled and was severed just below the elbow. Norwich Magistrates' Court heard on October 11, 2012, that BOCM Pauls Ltd had failed to provide a safe system of work for production staff to clear blockages on conveyors and there were no guards to prevent access to the unblocking hatch. The company received a £20,000 fine and £9,716 costs after pleading guilty to a breach of Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. Read more... India is negotiating with Iran for exporting 200,000 tonnes of wheat in December and one million tonne annually for the next three years, Food Corporation of India (FCI) said on Tuesday. "Negotiations are being held with Iran government for export of 200,000 tonnes of wheat in December 2012 and in the long run one million tonne each for the next three years," Press Trust of India quoted FCI Chairman and Managing Director Amar Singh as saying. Read more... The Vietnamese consumer goods manufacturer, Masan Group, has bought a 40 percent stake in animal feed producer Proconco. Press in the country have reported that the move may change the way the Vietnamese feed market operates. At present the majority of the industry is controlled by foreign companies so the purchase marks a new development in the animal feed sector. Read more...

19/10/12: Mycotoxin webinar; EU food agency criticised over GM; impact of drought throughout the supply chain Hello,

The European Food Safety Authority has defended its independence from the biotech industry after environmentalists claimed the agency ignores evidence of the potential health risks of GM products. The study which has sparked these claims was undertaken at the University of Caen, France. As we reported earlier in the month, the study claimed that rats fed with Monsanto's genetically modified NK603 corn, developed more tumours than a test group over a two-year period. When the EU Food Safety Agency reviewed the research the agency said the study was insufficient and asked for additional evidence. Read more...

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The 2012 corn crop has been under significant stress; as a result the overall quality is a concern to livestock and poultry producers. Biomin and Romer Labs will discuss quality findings and possible effects to livestock and poultry in a webinar on October 23, 2012, 9 – 10 a.m. CDT. Participants at 'Mycotoxin Strategies for the 2012 Corn Harvest' will learn: Mycotoxin survey for 2012 corn harvest; animal implications with the 2012 corn harvest; strategies to deal with mycotoxins. More information... We have looked at the impact of drought on crops on numerous occasions but this article examines the broader impact of dry weather. The Impact of Crisis on Water Stewardship in the UK Food and Grocery Industry by researcher IGD, simulated how a water shortage affect the whole supply chain. Read the results here...

FAMI-QS and Sindiracoes share experience with a feed safety course

FAMI-QS and Sindirações shared their experience in third party certification with the Coordination of Animal Feed Inspection in Brazil. FAMI-QS in close co-operation with Sindirações (the Brazilian Feed Industry Association) organised a five day training course for the Feed Regulators responsible for Animal Feed Inspection in Brazil. The training focused on the auditing of Feed Safety Management System based on the requirements of the FAMI-QS code: The Quality and Safety for Specialty Feed Ingredients (Feed Additives, Functional Feed Ingredients, Premixtures, Specialty Complementary Feed, Specialty Complementary Dietetic Feed). FAMI-QS certification is based on the approved European Commission Community Guide to Good Practice (OJ 2007/C64/04). The training was undertaken as part of the agreement for close co-operation signed in March 2010 between Sindirações and FAMI-QS. As such, the training was aligned closer to of the aims of the agreement – ‘incorporate the knowledge obtained by FAMI-QS at world level at local level and boost the quality and safety management in the Brazilian feed industry’. The purpose of the training was to present to the Brazilian Feed Regulators the usefulness of third party certification for official controls. As the FAMI-QS Code complies with the hygienic requirements of the EU Feed Hygiene Regulation (EC 183/2005), certified companies meet state-ofthe-art hygiene practices, invaluable tool for ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, be it in Europe where the system started; but also elsewhere in the world where feed safety is considered of utmost importance. "The global population reached 7 billion last year and it is estimated to reach over 9 billion people in 2050, probably in response to increasing longevity and improved standard of living, mainly due to the excellence in food safety measures and health care. This demographic jump is expected to be concentrated in developing countries thanks to the growth of household income that certainly will determine quantitative and qualitative increase in the consumption of animal protein. Brazil as an emergent country is already considered one of the 21st century leading global suppliers of food and in 2020 it might produce 11.4 million tons of beef, 3.7 million tons of pork and 16.5 million tons of poultry, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development/OECD", stated Dr. Ariovaldo Zani, CEO of the Brazilian Feed Industry Association/ Sindirações, who considers this FAMI-QS partnership a must for safe feed and food safety.

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“Feed safety is a shared responsibility with the public and private stakeholders participating equally. One can see in several parts of the world a progressive shift from the traditional command-and-control approach to a new paradigm where official control and high-standard voluntary certification systems seek complementarity and synergy. We were not only honoured to bring FAMI-QS know-how to the Brazilian Feed Regulators, but also believe that this experience places Brazil amongst those forwardlooking countries with progressive positioning with regards to official controls.”, says Didier Jans, FAMI-QS Secretary General. The Coordination of Animal Feed Inspection in Brazil, especially with pivotal focus on the future, is exploring the best practices around the world in order to optimise and improve their already demanding tasks. FAMI-QS (Mr. Emmanuel Geneiatakis – FAMI-QS Quality Manager) and Sindirações (Mrs Angela Pellegrino Missaglia - Quality Consultant of Sindirações) thus shared their experience of the implementation of the FAMI-QS quality and safety management systems in the feed sector. During the five days, the inspectors were guided through the EU Feed legislation, the requirements of FAMI-QS code as well as ISO 19011:2011 Guidelines for auditing management systems. Taking a practical teaching approach and to embed the key take-homes, an on-site activity took place at M. CASSAB premix plant located in the countryside of São Paulo Estate.

More information... 22/10/12: Ukraine wheat ban; UK wheat crop falls; Evonik invests in biotech Ukraine is to ban wheat exports from mid-November due to rising commodity prices. The country is the first leading producer to restrict its exports following the summer drought. Read more...

The UK wheat crop has fallen 13 percent to 13.3m tonnes, according to DEFRA. The forecast, the lowest since 1988, puts the UK a net importer of wheat for the year. Read more... Specialty chemical manufacturer, Evonik Industries, plans to expand its biotechnology interests with a €350 million investment in its Biolys® business. An amino acid used in animal feeds, Biolys® is a source of L-lysine produced via fermentation. Investments include construction of new L-lysine plants in Brazil and Russia capable of producing nearly 200,000 metric tons each year as well as a recently finished production expansion to 280,000 metric tons per year at its Blair site in North America. Read more...

Australia takes on US pop culture

They say that in every cloud there is a silver lining, a sentiment that will surely have been put to the test by farmers and millers across the world this year thanks to drought or in some cases extreme rain. But a global shortage of popping corn is creating opportunities for some Australian growers of grains according to ABC Rural. The world’s biggest producer of popping corn, USA, has been swept by the same circumstances of drought as its other grain exports. This has left many international markets now short in supply. To take advantage of the situation, farmers in central western NSW, Australia, will plant the biggest popcorn crop in the region’s history. Commodity trader Tony Cogswell says it’s hoped the niche crop will be exported to a number of international buyers. “This has got a permanent place in our program now. We have some domestic clients that are taking popcorn on a regular basis,” he said. “It will also be going into Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam, Egypt and potentially into France.

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Rice agriculture accelerates global warming, research finds

More carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, coupled with rising temperatures, is making rice agriculture a larger source of the potent greenhouse gas methane, according to a study published today in Nature Climate Change by a research team that includes a University of California, Davis, plant scientist. But the authors note that relatively simple changes in rice cultivation could help reduce methane emissions. “Together, higher carbon dioxide concentrations and warmer temperatures predicted for the end of this century will about double the amount of methane emitted per kilo of rice produced,” said Chris van Kessel, professor of plant sciences at UC Davis and co-author of the study, published in this week’s edition of Nature Climate Change. “Because global demand for rice will increase further with a growing world population, our results suggest that without additional measures, the total methane emissions from rice agriculture will strongly increase.” Rice paddies are one of the largest man-made sources of methane, and rice is the world’s second-most produced staple crop. Van Kessel and his colleagues gathered findings from 63 different experiments on rice paddies, mostly in Asia and North America. They used a technique called meta-analysis, a statistical tool for finding general patterns in a large body of experimental published data. The experiments measured how rising temperatures and extra carbon dioxide in the atmosphere affect both rice yields and the amount of methane released by rice paddies. “Our results show that rice agriculture becomes less climate-friendly as our atmosphere continues to change,” said Kees Jan van Groenigen, research fellow at Trinity College Dublin, and lead author of the study. As more carbon dioxide enters the atmosphere, rice plants grow faster, the experimental data showed. This growth, in turn, pumps up the metabolism of methane-producing microscopic organisms that live in the soil beneath rice paddies. The end result: More methane. Overall, the rice paddy experiments revealed that increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere boosted rice yields by 24.5 percent and methane emissions by 42.2 percent, increasing the amount of methane emitted per kilo of rice. Unlike carbon dioxide levels, rising temperatures were found to have only small effects on methane emissions. However, because warming decreases rice yield, it effectively increases methane emissions per kilo of rice. The authors point out several options available to reduce methane emissions from rice agriculture. For instance, management practices such as mid-season drainage and using alternative fertilisers have been shown to reduce methane emissions from rice paddies. By switching to more heattolerant rice cultivars and by adjusting sowing dates, yield declines due to temperature increases can largely be prevented, reducing the effect of warming on methane emissions per yield. The researchers, who also include Northern Arizona University Professor Bruce Hungate, said the findings underscore the importance of mitigation efforts to ensure a secure global food supply while keeping greenhouse gas emissions in check. The research was funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Institute for Climatic Change Research, the National Science Foundation, the Irish Research Council, and Marie Curie Actions.More information...

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The September/October issue of GFMT is at the printer. As usual, there's an exciting mix of features spanning the food and feed milling industries. Two perennial problems, packaging and pest control, are given a through interrogation in two cracking features. Packaging manufacturer bpi.visqueen tells us about bagging options for eco-conscious and price savvy millers. While Hikmet Boyacioglu tells us about pesky pest problems.

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23/10/12: US drought set to continue; man dies at Cargill facility; El Nino boosts grain crops

Weather forecasters in the USA are uncertain that the drought will ease as the country heads into winter. The National Weather Service predicts that Iowa and the Midwest are likely to be warmer and drier than normal in early winter. The dry weather has already lead to a drop in corn yields, threatened drinking water supplies and affected wetlands. Read more... A man has died while servicing a grain elevator shaft at the Cargill plant in Bridge City, Louisiana, USA. Jeffery Feucht, 44, was working on a grain elevator when a cable on the service lift snapped and it fell several feet. Feucht was pronounced dead on the scene, while a colleague remains in hospital. Read more... Early El Nino rains are set to benefit Argentine grain output but not crop quality, reports Reuters. Storms in September and October allowed farms to plant crops in areas usually too dry for farming. Read more...

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The first feature from the September/October 2012 edition of GFMT magazine is about packaging. Bpi.visqueen tells us all about different packaging options of food and feed millers. Read the full article here.

EU Approves MIR 162, Opens Doors to US DDGS, CGF

The U.S. Grains Council is pleased to learn of the official approval of the Syngenta corn variety MIR 162 Agrisure Vipterra in the European Union, opening the way for exports of U.S. corn co-products, including distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and corn gluten feed (CGF). The long-delayed decision came after years of industry leadership and efforts, especially those partners of the Council in the EU, including COCERAL, a grain trade association, FEFAC, a feed millers association, and the Irish Feed Millers Association. “This approval is a great success as it opens the window of opportunity for U.S. products, including DDGS and CGF, to enter the EU market. This is especially attractive in big markets like Ireland, Spain, Portugal and the Netherlands. Their ability to import these high-protein feed ingredients is critical at a time of crop shortage in Europe and high prices. Everyone is looking for alternatives,” said Cary Sifferath, USGC senior regional director based in Tunis. Sifferath noted, however, the opportunity may only exist for a limited amount of time as new crop biotech events coming down the pipeline are not yet approved in Europe. Such products may be planted by U.S. farmers in the spring, meaning they may enter the market in the fall of 2013. This could again stall sales of U.S. co-products into the EU provided the approval process remains sluggish within the trade bloc.

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24/10/12: Brown rice in the Philippines, windmill photos

Brown rice ensure high milling recovery for farmers in the Philippines. The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) has suggested that if Filipinos ate only brown rice then the country would produce more than enough rice to meet demand. However, the country does not have any commercially viable milling equipment to produce the rice. PhilRice is currently investigating different milling options. Read more... Here's a mid-week treat: check out these photos of Wicklewood Mill, Norfolk, UK through the ages. the earliest photo dates from 1912! View photos...

25/10/12: FFI; US wheat prices; avoiding mycotoxins Hello,

The Flour Fortification Initiative (FFI) is celebrating a decade of flour fortification progress. In the past decade, the number of countries requiring wheat flour fortification with at least iron or folic acid has more than doubled from 33 to 75, and the proportion of industrially milled flour being fortified has risen from 18 to 30 percent. Advocates say this progress is due to leaders in the public, private, and civic sectors working together to improve health through fortified flour. Read more... US wheat futures have received a boost after Ukraine announced a halt to wheat exports. Chicago Board of Trade December wheat futures settled up 1.8 percent at $8.84 a bushel. KCBT December wheat rose 1.5 percent to $9.21 a bushel. MGEX December wheat rose 1.1 percent to $9.55 a bushel. Read more... With the threat of mycotoxins looming, this article by Alltech provides some useful hints on how to avoid this pesky problem. Read more...

New! GFMT Article: Pellet production

The GFMT article in the spotlight today is on pellet production to save energy, improve feed efficiency and safety. Murray Hyden of Kiotechagil gives an informative and detailed overview of ways to increase efficiency without cutting corners. You can also read more article on pelleting from the GFMT archives. Here are some of the highlights: The nutritional impact of pellet binders Cost saving methods of pellet production Pelleting: the link between practice and engineering

26/10/12: Nigeria agriculture; Russian weather; feed additives for ruminants

Fresh from the record-attendance Export Exchange conference in Minneapolis, teams of international grain buyers fanned out across America, from Ohio to Washington State, and Minnesota to Louisiana. Their goal: to gain information, assess the current U.S. corn crop, explore the availability of other grains such as sorghum and barley, and build relationships leading to future sales.

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More than 200 international buyers and end-users had flocked to Minneapolis from October 22-24, 2012 to meet with U.S. suppliers and to hear from industry and government leaders about the near- and long-term prospects for U.S. export capacity. CHS President and CEO Carl Casale’s keynote address set the theme: managing risk in the face of soaring demand for feed grains, a short U.S. crop in 2012, and major uncertainties on the geopolitical horizon. USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber, farmer and industry leaders, and observations from major foreign buyers and end-users of U.S. feed grains rounded out the picture. “Everyone present - more than 200 foreign guests and about 300 U.S. producer and agribusiness representatives - recognized that this will be a challenging year,” said U.S. Grains Council President and CEO Tom Sleight. “That’s why our international partners are so eager to talk with U.S. producers about their intentions and prospects for next year.” Teams from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, Mexico and Taiwan got a head start, visiting U.S. farms, agribusinesses, and export terminals before heading to Minneapolis. Following Export Exchange, even more teams hit the road: a Japanese team to Iowa and Minnesota; a European team to Nebraska; a Chinese team to Ohio and Louisiana, among others.

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29/10/12: probiotics for piglets; wheat outlook; new pig research facility opens

Norel introduces Proporc, a new probiotic for piglet based in Bacillus licheniformis. Early weaning (three weeks of age) is a common practice for the swine industry, especially in intensive production systems. This early weaning results in several changes for the piglet such as separation from the mother, new housing, grouping with other animals and new feeds, normally solid, making the weaning period a stressing one for the piglet. Proporc, the biological additive developed by NOREL S.A., is based on spores of Bacillus licheniformis and has demonstrated its benefits by improving performance parameters in this stressful period. More information... Schothorst Feed Research (SFR) and Topigs join forces in new research facilities for pigs and sows. The new facilities will enable this independent research organisation to expand their feed research on the effect of technical performances. The new facility marks the last stage of a €9 million investment will house 350 sows and 3000 growing/finishing pigs and enables both TOPIGS and SFR to perform experiments on a practical scale. Furthermore, 40 Insentec feeder stations are installed that enable measuring individual performance and feed intake of 480 animals. More information visit SFR annd Topigs. This round up of the grain markets by Farming UK suggests that the USA will lead the way once Russia's wheat is 'exhausted'. Read more...

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Event: Poultry Market Intelligence Forum will preview industry economic conditions at IPPE

Back by popular demand, the Poultry Market Intelligence Forum is returning to the 2013 International Production & Processing Expo. Sponsored by U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and the National Poultry & Food Distributors Association (NFPDA), the programme will identify the challenges facing the industry and provide insight into how domestic and international poultry industries are positioned to move forward in 2013. The Poultry Market Intelligence Forum is free to all Expo and NPFDA meeting attendees. “The Poultry Market Intelligence Forum has been one of the most popular programs on the Expo schedule since its inception, and we are pleased to add it back for 2013,” said USPOULTRY president John Starkey. “Feed costs, global competition, and consumer demand present constant challenges for the poultry and egg industry, so it is important to stay informed about current conditions and projections for the future. This program helps keep industry leaders current on the various factors that could impact their financial performance,” said Starkey. The programme will feature two noted industry economists and a major food service provider. Mike Donohue, Agri Stats, will review Performance Trends for the Poultry and Egg Industry. Dr. Paul Aho, Poultry Perspective, will discuss Domestic and Global Drivers for 2013. Barry Barnett, Vice President of Global Supply and Purchasing for Church’s Chicken, will provide insight into The Customer’s View of the Poultry and Egg Industry. The 2013 IPPE, one of the world's largest poultry, feed, and meat industry events, will be held from January 29-31, 2013, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. The Poultry Market Intelligence Forum is scheduled from 9 – 11:30 a.m. on January 30, 2013. The conference agenda can be viewed online here.

30/10/12: Rice production in Myanmar; Schenck Process UK expands; AFIA at IPPE

The American Feed Industry Association will host the International Feed Education Forum on the second day of the International Production & Processing Expo on January 30, 2012. The forum will address issues unique to feed manufacturers in three knowledgeable sessions. The halfday conference will feature three sessions discussing topics impacting today’s feed manufacturer. More information... Schenck Process UK, which specialises in all areas of mechanical and pneumatic conveying and weighing technology for industry, has just signed a 10-year lease on its new premises at Thorne and is hoping to have the building operational within the next few weeks. The new location provides the company with an additional 48,000 square feet of warehousing alongside 7,000 square feet of office space. The additional space is needed partly for the growing workforce but also for manufacturing and assembly for a number of new contracts, with the company predicting an increase in turnover from £26 million in 2011 to a remarkable £42 million this year. “In spite of the difficult economic circumstances, we have seen increasing demand for our products and services,” said Managing Director Nick Jones. Read more... Rice production in Myanmar is forecast to improve by 25 percent to 750,000 tons this year. The improved yields and infrastructure mean the country is on target to join the world's top rice producers by 2017 with overseas sales of 3 million metric tons predicted. The country was once the world's largest rice producer until five decades of military dictatorship made it Southeast Asia's poorest nation. Read more...

THE GLOBAL MILLER | November 2012

International Milling Directory shipped

Great news from IMD HQ: we have now sent the first batch of International Milling Directories for 2012/13 to subscribers which will hopefully be reaching them soon if they haven’t already. With new subscription requests coming in everyday stock will soon be limited so visit www.internationalmilling.com to reserve your copy from the next batch.

Event: No hard sell needed for Soft Commodities Summit in 2013 Grain and Feed Milling Technology magazine is pleased to announce its partnership with the 3rd Annual Soft Commodities Trading Operations & Logistics Summit for 2013. As an active media-partner for the event IMD will be present throughout as well as offering valuable help in preparing for February 2013.

The Soft Commodities Trading Operations & Logistics 2013 Summit is a senior level forum that takes place in Geneva between February 26-27, 2013. Designed to help the industry embrace effective approaches to challenges, the summit will cover areas such as sustainability, integration in developing countries and also human resource asset management. Expert speakers already booked for the summit include Hans Stoldt (Director for Eastern Europe and Black Sea with Ameropa), Anna Cheryaeva (Head of Logistics and Customer Service, Cotton Division with Olam International Ltd.) and Christophe Bourges (Managing Director – with HSBC).

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31/10/12: Nabim milling challenge winner announced; Nutriad tackles mould; USA grain price predictions

The winner of the Nabin/HGCA Milling Wheat Challenge 2012 has been announced. Andrew Robinson of Heathcote Farms Ltd, Toddington, Bedfordshire took the top prize thanks to his forward-thinking approach and careful management techniques. Read more... Fungi and bacteria are persistent problems in stored grain and there are a myriad of solutions on the market. Nutriad has launched a new product aimed to tackle infestation in grain and animal feeds which uses phytoactive substances rather than traditional acids. The manufacturer claims MOLD-NIL® PRO is less corrosive than similar products. More information... The Idaho Barley Commission Administrator, Kelly Olson has predicted a rise in barley, wheat and corn prices this winter. However, Olson said she doesn't foresee prices staying high for long. "I think you're going to see a lot of volatility in the market. I think you need to be flexible in your marketing plans," Olson said. Read more...

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The latest issue of Grain and Feed Milling Technology magazine looks at probiotics to aid digestion.

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