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ater scarcity is emerging as the new adversary for the country to fight with, because of which

the farmers are committing suicides in several states, as they are unable to repay bank loans due to crop failure. With the advent of green revolution, which mainly

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centered on wheat-paddy cropping system, the subsoil water

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emerged as main source of irrigation. Due to the over-draft of ground water, and the down-ward trend in annual rainfall, the water table has drastically declined in many states, especially in

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Punjab and Haryana. There is an urgent need for the Govt. to try and propagate many water saving techniques, such as micro irrigation, use of laser leveler, planting on permanently raised beds, direct seeding of paddy and rooftop rain water harvesting. Water is

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humans and animals is directly dependant on the availability of water. Cultivation of hydroponic fodder and the thorn-less varieties of cactaii, need to be propagated in water scarcity areas, in order to

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It is rather amusing to note that Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) has booked 25 farmers for burning the stubbles left

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in the field after paddy harvesting (The Tribune 8th May, 2016).

Although this undesirable practice was declared as a punishable offence many years ago yet, the farmers continued to burn the stubbles left in the field in order to clear it for the next crop. So, at

EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Dr. Dinesh T. Bhosale Former Chairman, CLFMA of India Mr. Amit Sachdev Indian Representative, US Grain Council Dr. P.E. Vijay Anand US Soybean Export Council Dr. Suhas Amrutkar Subject Matter Specialist, Animal Nutrition, MAFSU, Parbhani Dr. SN Mohanty Former Principal Scientist, CIFA

last one can see some visible action being taken against the guilty.

Needless to say that the burning of crop residues not only leads to the wastage of a major feed resource in the country, but it also pollutes the environment, apart from producing smog, which restricts the visibility on the roads during winter months, leading to accidents. However, as has been repeatedly said in this column, putting a ban on burning is not enough. The farmers need to be provided with the alternatives. Govt. should try to popularize the use of proper farm equipment to collect the stubbles after grain.

These stubbles then could be converted into densified complete feed blocks, through the newer technology, in which crop residues

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are enriched with energy, protein and major and trace minerals,

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feed. If this technology is adopted on a wider scale, the country

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pollution and there could be a huge market for all kinds of feed

plus of course the useful feed additives, to make it a complete

shall save the huge quantities of this feed resource, reduce

additives for the value addition of the feed block to make it a Dr. Suraj Amrutkar Assistant Professor, Dept. of ILFC, SKUAST-J, Jammu

complete and a balanced feed.

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Contents RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

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05 Positive influence of ensiled kernel

14 Confronting challenges of Indian Animal Industry against economic slowdown

maize in Poultry diets

22 On the rise: antibiotic-free feeding programs

INDUSTRY THOUGHTS

08 Soy behaviour in the South Asia region with special reference to the India

INTERVIEW 18 Industry needs to raise transparency in

agricultural commodity markets

MARKET PROJECTIONS

06 Impact of Maize harvest on prices 10 Dilemma of South Africa's corn crop

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Positive influence of ensiled kernel maize in Poultry diets

The inclusion of ensiled kernel maize in broiler feed can decrease bird mortality, improve litter condition and improve foot pad health, according to a PhD study from Samir Ranjitkar, at the Department of Animal Science, Aarhus University, Denmark, The study looked at ensiled (fermented) maize kernels and the effect on poultry health.

Fermented feed could be used as an alternative to AGPs

study, fermented feed has been suggested to have a potential as alternative to Antibiotic Growth Promoters (AGPs), considering its positive influence on broiler performance and maintaining healthy gut. Therefore, two feeding experiments were carried out with Ross 308 male broilers to test the crimped kernel maize silage (CKMS).

The birds were fed with maize based diets containing 15% CKMS (CKMS-15) and 30% CKMS (CKMS-30). Diets based on wheat (WBF) and maize (MBF) was used as control diets. The results from the two experiments showed that the growth performance of broilers with the feeding of 15% CKMS was similar to the broilers in control maize based treatment.

Trials show improvement in foot pad health and decreased mortality rate Both feeding trials showed an improved foot pad health and a decreased mortality following addition of CKMS as compared to the control diets, attributed to the lower moisture content in the litter. Further, the meat quality parameters mainly color, tenderness and juiciness increased with the inclusion of CKMS in the maize based diets.

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fter a lot of concerns over use of antibiotic growth promotors (AGPs) as feed additives in poultry diets, the broiler industry is facing increasingly problems with unspecific gastrointestinal (GI) disorders related to dysbacteriosis in the period between 20-30 days causing depressed growth and wet litter. Fermented feed has been suggested to have a potential as alternative to AGPs, considering its positive influence on broiler performance and maintaining healthy gut.

According to the researchers of the

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MARKET PROJECTIONS

Impact of Maize harvest on prices

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s the maize arrival pick up from Bihar and other production centres including Maharashtra, the prices are stable and availability remains good. It is the start of the new season and due to no rains, the quality of maize being delivered is expected to be good. Maize prices in Bihar at the market yard is about INR 11750/MT and loaded to the train would be INR 12500/MT, delivered to Gujarat the prices are INR 14300/MT. Maharashtra maize too is available at about the same price locally and as the poultry industry moved to hatch holiday again in Maharashtra, Karnataka (at least by some of the hatcheries), the demand pick up is likely to be little slow over a period of time. The prices have been down in the spot markets. Nizamabad down 0.55% to INR 14340/MT; Davangere down 0.34%to INR 14700/MT; Karimnagar stable at INR 14600/MT; Gulabbagh down 13.19% to INR 12077/MT (at the NCDEX ware house).

In the US though, the market seems to understand that it just may not be possible to plant so much corn. This realisation made sure that the market moved up, stabilised. may contract was up 2.32% to $142.59/MT; Jul up 2.07% to $143.69/MT and Sep up 1.77% to

$144.87/MT. The upward move in price of corn on CBOT did lead to some increase in FOB prices as well and were indicated at $164/MT (Apr) and down to $161/MT (Jun). CNF price to Asia region was indicated in the range of $195-200/MT for US corn. FOB prices at PNW were indicated at $165/MT. Argentine and Brazilian corn prices remained the same at $161 and $158/Mt respectively. Black seas corn was also stable at $163/MT (All prices on FOB basis, at respective ports).

Following the drop in corn prices in the first week of April, DDGS price were down by about $9/MT on FOB basis, indicated $162/MT (Apr) and $159/Mt (Jun) – US Gulf and PNW price indication was $180/MT (Apr) and $177/MT (Jun). Protein meal prices in India continue to increase and delivered price of SBM to feed millers in Gujarat and Coimbatore from the central locations (Indore) is about INR 41,000 – 43,000/MT ($612641/MT). Against this US SBM is priced at $322 (FOB) and is being delivered to Asia at $360/MT (in bulk). US Soybean priced much lower at $357/Mt and could be delivered to Asian region at $400/MT. Barley harvest in India is underway and prices have come down. At Jaipur the prices are $13500/Mt (at NCDEX warehouse) and at the market yard INR 13000/MT. US barley (feed) is indicated at $130/MT and Malting barley in Great falls is quoted at $200/MT. The freight rates moved up slightly. The benchmark US Gulf-Japan freight rate was indicated at $24/ MT and PNW-Japan at $14.50/MT; US Gulf-China quoted at $23.25/MT and PNW-China at $13.50/MT. Argentina/Brazil to China indicated in the range of $2715.75/MT. Source: Techproindia

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Soy behaviour in the South Asia region with special reference to the India

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World's soy meal dependence increased by 24.63 million tons between 2011/12 and 2014/15 and the corresponding increment for South Asia is 2.60 million tons. The change percentage for the former is 13.84 % while for the later it is 57.01% indicating that the change is very rapid in the Asia Subcontinent (ASC) region. The change that is about 4 times higher is indicative of increasing demand and rapidly developing industries that need more soy meal as a consistent protein source in the region. This change has resulted in some dramatic changes in the South Asian region and in India.

Consumption of soy meal in South Asia region is therefore continually on the rise and there has been an incremental use of 2.6 MMT in the last four years. However USDA predicts that there will be further increase in meal consumption between 2014/15 and 2015/16 indicating usage of 1.53 MMT. It is stated that the consumption demand in South Asia will be 8.69 MMT in 2015/16. Because India's production of soy meal is expected at 5.16

MMT in 2015/16, there is a supply demand gap that is clearly evident. To produce 8.69 MMT of meal within the South Asia region about 10.60 MMT of soybeans have to be crushed for animal feed purpose alone. So the total beans that would need to be produced will be 13-14 MMT to keep soybeans for sowing, direct bean usage and human food applications in the form of soy flour and texturized soy protein.

For the supply of 3.53 MMT soy meal for South Asia, an additional 4.31 MMT additional beans have to be crushed in order to bridge the gap. Because of this market transformation, India’s neighboring countries viz.

Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan have aggressively taken up soybean imports to meet the meal and oil demand. The three countries are planning to import close to 3 MMT of soybeans in 2015/16.

Using three factors to forecast soy meal demand in South Asia, a major consumer being India, the requirement by 2020 is estimated at 11-13 MMT. The change percentage in the last five year (2010-2015), Alltech's global feed survey and South Asia's industry response are the three different methodologies that have been used for assessments. To produce this quantity of meal the region will need 13-16 MMT of whole soybeans for crushing.

Chicken production in Bangladesh, just on account of a reduced cost of meal input into feeds at 22% inclusion

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seems cheaper by INR 9/bird when compared to Indian production costs. This was calculated based on $380/MT landed cost of soy meal transacted into Bangladesh for the June 2016 shipment. Likewise their egg, shrimp and fish production too is at a relatively lower cost.

By addressing the soy oil industry the animal feed industry could get benefitted because when soybeans are crushed they yield 82% soy meal and 18% soy oil. The major users of soy oil in the south Asia region are India but Bangladesh and Pakistan put together also account for a one million ton of soy oil usage. From past performance, the five year time span (2011/12 to 2015/16) indicated an incremental usage of 2.60 MMT of soy oil for the three countries. About 14.47 MMT of whole soybeans would have been crushed at various crushing locations to meet this requirement.

From the few analogies discussed here, it is evident that the demand for soy protein is rising faster than the regions ability to supply. South Asia which includes India is in the global hot spot for hunger and malnutrition and is thus needy of low cost protein and energy for its betterment. In addition to this, the region is a major producer of animal products from the poultry and aquaculture segment, so much so that the region appears and is recognized on world charts. Coupled with an internal need for protein and to support some of the mighty production processes, soy would be a prominent commodity.

Further fuelling demand and growth is the population of south Asia (1.66 billion), a strong number for youth below the age of 24, growing economy and the regions desire to up its human development index (HDI) are positive pointers that cannot be ignored.

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As forecast for 2020, soy oil consumption change in the past five years (2.60 MMT) is added at different conservative proportions (@ 50% and 75% volume) to current utilization in South Asia, which is 5.86 MMT. The computation shows soy oil utilization of 7-7.8 MMT by 2020. Translating this to whole bean requirements, the region would need 40-43 MMT of soybeans to produce this quantity of oil. The scope for import of soybeans to produce both oil and meal within the region is very high. This is an explanation for recent imports of soybeans into Bangladesh and Pakistan.

Thanks to Dr. Vijayanand for his expert advice and suggestions on the article.

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MARKET PROJECTIONS

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Dilemma of South Africa's corn crop

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hile most of the world sits on a generous corn stockpile, the situation for South Africa is vastly different. The country faces one of the worst corn harvests ever on the back of a devastating, historic drought.

Even though South Africa produces only 12 million tonnes of corn on average, it is usually a net exporter. It is also Africa's largest corn producer and is relied upon by neighboring SubSaharan nations to bolster their own corn supplies.

starchy, cake-like substance called “pap.”

The white corn crop has taken a bigger hit than yellow with only 3.1 million tonnes expected to be reaped this year, half the volume of two years ago and easily the lowest white corn tonnage in at least 20 years.

Yellow corn, which is used for animal feed, has fared slightly better than white, though it too has been reduced by nearly 30 percent from recent average.

Total corn crop expectations range from 6.5 million to 7.1 million tonnes, but with much of the grain still in the ground, these estimates remain temporary, and the import volume is still uncertain.

The Recovery Plan Despite the enormous supply disruption, South Africa's agriculture minister is confident that the country will be able to import enough corn this year to meet the consumption needs of both humans and animals. Yellow corn will most likely be sourced from South America, a straight shot across the Southern Atlantic Ocean. Abundant South American supply and relatively low export prices should help facilitate the smooth influx of yellow corn to South Africa, but white corn will come from farther away and possibly at a much higher cost.

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restock South Africa with white corn, but Mexico could be more expensive. Both the weaker peso and increased demand from drought-suffering Central American nations have driven up local prices.

“With our calculated carry over stock of 1.1 million tons at the end of the marketing year 30th April 2016

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For the second year in a row, the southern African nation will become a net importer of corn. Ending stocks are predicted to shrink nearly 70 percent on the year, and South Africa may import one of its largest volumes of corn in recent memory.

The situation is unique for South Africa because just more than half of its corn crop is the white variety, which is not widely produced around the world and so is more difficult to replace. But for the people of South Africa, white corn is the all-important ingredient in their main staple - a

410,000 tons a month [means] we have to start import from October 2016. We also need a minimum pipeline supply of 6 weeks stock,” he said.

By October, the 2017-harvested crop will already be going into the ground, hopefully under better weather conditions for South Africa. Citing record high local corn prices, particularly for white, USDA's Pretoria attaché projected that under average weather assumptions, 2016-17 corn planted area could exceed the five-year average by 10 percent.

So if South Africa can pull out of the drought toward the end of this year, and all other things being equal, the country could achieve comfortable supply levels by mid-2017 and once again become a net exporter.

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Hydroponic Fooder Production Technology Dr. Meeta Punjabi Mehta, Dr. Ankaj Sharma

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s is widely known, the demand

derived from the Greek word 'water working'. Hydro

for livestock products – meat

means 'water' and ponic means 'working' and it is a

and milk increases with

technology of growing plants without soil, but in water

economic development. The world's

or nutrient rich solution for a short duration.

livestock sector is growing at an unprecedented rate and the driving force behind this enormous surge is a combination of population growth, rising incomes and urbanization.

The key constraint in managing the

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The hydroponics green fodder production unit consists of a green house and a control unit.The size of the green house is approximately 25 feet (length) x 10 feet (width) x 10 feet (height) and has a potential to produce 600 kg of green fodder in 8-10 days .

products is the availability of feed and

Hydroponics fodder production has many advantages over the traditional approach:

fodder to support livestock production.

! The fodder is ready in a week after planting, unlike in

Animal feed production also competes

traditional farming systems where one have to wait for 40 to 45 days after sowing.

with food grain production with implications for food security for resources such as land and water.

In this situation, Hydroponic fodder production can be a ray of hope for farmers who have limited land and are dependent on purchased feed.

The word hydroponics has been

! It can be used to grow fodder in large quantities

using very less space. ! The risks of adverse environmental conditions is

minimized. One can grow adequate quantity of fodder under controlled environment. ! It is simple to get complete control over nutrient

balance by using nutrient solutions.

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in hydroponics as compared to natural greenfodder.

The CP, Ash, EE, NDF, ADF and water soluble carbohydrate (WSC) were increased whereasOM and non-fibre carbohydrate (NFC) decreased (p<0.05) in the GF when compared with the original grain.

Fodder Production using Hydroponics Hydroponics is already popular in different parts of world including India. Kerala Dairy Development Department (KDDD), in Kannur and Thrissur districts, under its Integrated Dairy Development Project, has recently introduced a scheme to produce hydroponic green fodder. The department has already distributed 24 hydroponic fodder units to select dairy farmers .

The use of ICT combined with hydroponics has led to further technological advancements such as the Mfodder model in Kenya. The hydroponic fodder producers are linked to dairy farmers via M-fodder. Mfodder is an ICT based solution for linking dairy farmers with nearby fodder producers.

This has advantage for both farmers and producers, farmers getting quality fodder at reasonable price and ! The hydroponic fodder production

technology also has its challenges:

producers getting prior information so that they can plan their production batches.

References are available on request

! The technology is more scientifically

evolved as compared to traditional system ! The fodder is prone to fungus or

bacteria if the hygienic conditions are not maintained. ! Cost of equipment is higher. It can

limit the adoption of technique by small farmers ! Research shows that there is change

in composition of fodder crop grown

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Stimulates GTF Reduces cortisone hormone (Prevents stress) Improves glucose availability to the organs Improves intake & absorption of minerals Enhances productivity in poultry

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Confronting challenges of Indian Animal Industry against economic slowdown

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lower Global economy, lesser

which would be around USD 30 billion-according to Yes

production yields compared

Bank report released in mid-2015. With the chicken

to previous years, water

meat estimated consumption forecast at 4.19 MMT

scarcity and various such issues are

which is 8% increase and fluid milk consumption

not only affecting the human

forecast at 62.75 MMT which is 5% increase in 2016

population but the livestock

(USDA Foreign Agriculture Services), India might have

industry as well. To understand the

gained better position in overall animal production

impact of these challenges at grass-

(thanks to our huge livestock population) but there is

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root level, TGTF team contacted the

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Protagonists of the industry, who shared their views about facing these challenges and developing strategies for an improved and sustainable livestock production and a healthy growing animal industry.

Introduction Keeping in mind the inducive nature of the Indian animal protein demand, the current feed industry in India is estimated to be doubled by 2020,

still a long way to go to match world production standards. This is well evident by present statistics as in case of milk production, average milk production in India is at 3000-4000 litres per lactation while world average milk production is at 7000-8000 litres per lactation.

Among various factors viz. genetic potential, housing, and management, nutrition can play a remarkable role in improving the production as per the genetic potential of the animal. Increase in animal productivity can provide quality animal protein for human consumption at reasonable price.

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free corn due to decline in corn production in 15/16. Crop is expected to decline by 13% YOY and for the first time since 2002/03 consumption will be higher than production. This Shortage has resulted in India, from being a net exporter to net importer this year. However, we see this as a temporary phase.

Since India still has a lot of room for improving yield and acreage expansion for corn, that can help the country to increase the production in coming years, of course, subjected to if weather remains supportive. India's corn yield remains 50% lower than the world average and much lower than US, where average yields are about 10 mt/ha compared to 2.5-3 Mt/ha in India."

On price predictions, Rabobank official stated that, "The duty free import decision was taken keeping in mind the demand from feed sector, or else the prices shall escalate to higher levels. Currently, the price remains well above the MSP and almost 70% higher than the CBOT price.”

Raw Material Availability

As per the prevailing situation, policies need to be

Generally exporting fair quantity

framed and implemented in all sincerity and

decade, the country has maintained its position as one of the non-GM producing country in the world. As per 2010/11

earnestness, in tune with the GROW in India concept, and thus, boost up the production of feed crop, so as to match the increasing demand from the industry.

figures, the country exported

Role of Standardization

around 4 MMT of soyabean

The Nutritional quality standards of the Indian feed and fodder

meal. But recently the scenario has changed abruptly and the country shifted from being a exporter to a net importer.

225,000 MT of corn has been imported for starch and animal feed production and according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in market year 2015-16 corn imports are estimated

government body, which are reviewed from time to time. It is time for further revision of these standards as per international standards, in order to ensure safer and higher quality of feed production in the country.

Mr. Amit Sachdev, US Grain Council representative in India says that, “Harmonized international standards can play an important role in removing technical barriers to trade and assist in getting a fair value for the produce,

higher at 4 MMT. While discussing about the recent trends of import, Mr. Pawan Kumar, Rabobank official has quoted that, “The Indian

Pawan Kumar

industry are set by the Bureau of Indian Standards, the central

without setting aside the cost of testing the product.”

“Once the standards are rolled out it will eventually help in increasing the efficiency of the production in the

Amit Sachdev

backward link – rather the farmers in case of grains, as they would be able to adopt standard seed and also standard

government

practices to produce a standard product that is acceptable in

allowed the

the market at a fair value,” he pointed out. Hence

import of duty

standardization can play an important role, benefiting not

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of soybean meal for almost a

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ARTICLE

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only feed miller or livestock, but also

backyard farming to an organized industry. However,

the farmers.

feed industry is still neither defined clearly as an agro-

Feed Additives

industry nor a process, and needs

Feed additives play a vital role and help

more growth stimulating

in the better utilization of the energy,

regulations.”

protein and other nutrients in the feed

Mr. Sebastian added, " there is lot

ingredients within the animal system.

of scope for improvement and

Availability of so many additives is

betterment on the process and the

making difficult for the farmer to

environment. We feel with the

differentiate the quality product from

maturation happening now, it is

sub-standard products.

the time for industry to switch

Joseph Sebastian

Mr. B P Manjunath, Varsha Group

from short term economic schemes to efficiency

suggests, “Like the treatment drugs,

enhancement and bringing innovation in the whole

B P Manjunath

which has a

value chain, gearing to serve the evolving biggest

restricted

consumer market.”

production

Manpower

license where the

Awareness at customer and industry level can play a

system of

crucial role in industry revolution. Having right policy

production is

and schemes in place is important for any sector to

approved by the

grow.

Drug Authority of

Discussing regarding the policy changes, Mr. Amit

India, setting

Saraogi, CLFMA of India said," the state governments

standards for manufacturing facility for

should come up with better financial policies to support

feed supplements is necessary because

the growth of Indian feed industry product differentiation at farmer level is like Bihar government is already quite difficult because of too many giving subsidies for setting up product in the market.”

new plants."

Poultry and livestock industry

"Industry should be involved for

contributing to GDP of the

better policy making like

country, absolutely deserves better attention of the policy makers so that instead of

Jharkhand government has taken inputs from us in industry policy making to make it more beneficial for the (feed & livestock) industry

Amit Saraogi

importing poultry products, India as a whole," he added. can export quality products and

On Skill Development, he shared the future plans of

contribute in country's trade

CLFMA of India to establish an International Institute for

development.

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Feed production in India, as reported in the Yes Bank Report is aiming to double its current productivity that means expansion of existing feed production plants and new production facilities with latest technology.

Feed industry expert, Mr. Joseph Sebastian from Buhler said “India is the next market for any industry and agro industry will have a major share. From mid-90 onwards the livestock industry has seen a great transformation from

Feed Technology in coming year to fill in the gap of skilled staff specially in dairy and aquaculture sector.

The complexity starts from the feed in terms of safe inputs and continues through processing and retailing of the products and on the production side the livestock sector faces constraints in terms of lack of high quality feed grains or oil meals and shrinking grazing ground.

India, with 1.3 billion population is into a transition phase where better nutrition can play a far important role in providing nutritional security to its huge and ever growing population. With increasing consumer awareness, demand for quality products is increasing. It is high time that government should work closely with the industry.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Market closely observing China corn reserves as crop area to fall China has estimated the country's corn planting area will fall by more than a million hectares this year, the first drop in 13 years, as global grain markets brace for the fallout from Beijing's biggest agricultural reforms in nearly a decade.

China said in March that it would end its corn stockpiling program, which had driven up domestic prices and spurred imports of cheaper substitutes like sorghum and distillers' grains.

The scheme, under which large volumes were bought at fixed prices, was designed to support rural incomes, but it has left the state with a bulging stockpile to sell. China is sitting on close to 250 million tonnes of corn and how it plans to dispose of this is being carefully watched by markets.

"During this reform process, and as the corn market changes, we must ensure that farmers remain positive about growing, and at the same time encourage them to change to other crops in non-optimal areas," Vice-Agriculture Minister Yu Xinrong recently.

Yu said China expected to reduce its corn planting area by 1.33 million hectares (3.29 million acres) this year. China's support for corn saw the area under cultivation hit 37 million hectares last year, up from 23 million hectares in 2001, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data.

After the government decided it would no longer buy corn at artificially high prices, farmers in China were expected to switch to other crops, including soybeans.

However, the ministry predicted last month that soybean imports would reach 82.28 million tonnes in 2016, around the same as last year, even though it expects the growing areas to rise by 400,000 hectares this year.

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Another agriculture ministry official, Zeng Jinde, said corn was not likely to go the same way as soybeans, where more than 80 percent of demand is met through imports, with domestic corn supply security still a priority. China's corn production had risen by more than 108 million tonnes in the last 12 years, he said, and the country continued to impose a 7.2 million-tonne annual import quota. A recent forecast by the Ministry of Agriculture said 2016 corn output was expected to drop 4.2 percent to 215.17 million tonnes. It said production would also be hit by bad weather in growing areas in the northeast, as well as floods in the south.

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The policy changes have raised fears on overseas markets that China would export surplus corn. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are looking at a big possibility of corn exports from China as domestic prices are likely to fall to the level of the international market," said a Singapore-based trader.

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O.P. Singh, Managing Director, Huvepharma SEA (Pune) Pvt. Ltd.

Huvepharma is a fast-growing global pharmaceutical company with a focus on developing, manufacturing and marketing human and animal health products. These pillars are the basis of our company name, Huvepharma: HUman and VEterinary PHARMAceuticals.

Mr. O.P. Singh, Managing Director, Huvepharma SEA Pvt. Ltd., which caters to the Indian subcontinent, shares with us his views about emerging trends in the Indian Animal industry

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Please throw some light on the possible impact of

the Indian livestock sector shall face

slow moving global economy at present, on the

difficulty of high price volatility in

Indian livestock sector. What kind of emerging

future, and therefore industry has to

trends do you visualize in Indian Animal Feed

raise transparency in agricultural

industry in the near future?

commodity markets and maintain

Mr. O.P. Singh: With the evidence of slowdown in

competitiveness. Although the feed

global growth, and persistent unemployment in every

production will continue to grow, the

sector, Indian livestock sector, which is domestic

challenges must be met with better

centric, ought to be used to is full potential to harness

technology, continued innovation to

rural employment opportunities. Indian animal feed

improve efficiency of feed within the

industry will certainly witness higher demand for

animal system. For its local consumption

animal protein as a result of more urbanization and

as well as for the export of finished

increase in incomes, while the availability of raw

animal products, India needs to produce

materials, increasing commodity prices and volatility

feed and food without compromising on

will remain paradigm of environment. In all probability, the feed safety standards.

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Could you please tell us something share of feed additives produced indigenously and imported in the country?

Mr. Singh: It is evident that India does not produce amino acids at all.

Therefore, the largest market share of feed additives will fall in the amino acid category followed by vitamins and vitamin premixes next to coccidiostats and remaining categories would be nutritional feed additives.

It is anticipated that there will be significant growth for both, the existing ones and any innovative speciality feed ingredients. As alternative raw material sources increase, to address the significant rise in cost of feed ingredients, the need for nutritional additives gets buoyant. The properties of these raw materials might also require different technological additives for proper handling and their utilization within the animal system.

What is your take on the adoption of GM (genetically modified) crops technology? The failure of gmcotton crop recently in India has come as a big setback to this technology. Once again it has become a hot topic and is hitting the headlines in India.

Mr. Singh: Although most of the developed nations view GMO cultivation as an important technology capable of providing sustainable solutions to increase yield, as it can help in lowering the presence of undesirable substances such as aflatoxins. In order to meet future challenges combined with growing national population, India has to embrace and test the efficiency of GMO cultivation, to meet dwindling natural resources and tangible demands of food grains.

The fragile and non-scientific arguments may not support the daunting task of per hectare productivity, so as to maintain the pace of growth of the feed sector. More and more experiments will have to be done with the crop technology, including

Industry needs to raise transparency in agricultural commodity markets and maintain competitiveness movements like niche market development & organic feed production.

According to one study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, last year, antibiotic use as feed additive is expected to double in India and in few other countries. Please comment.

Mr. Singh: “Natural” “Organic” “Hormone-free” “Pesticide-free” “Non GMO” “Antibiotic-free” “Raised without antibiotics” “No antibiotics”- these are current fashionable jargons consumers encounter when they visit food stores, but a country like India has to search a very robust structured national action plan. We need to be concerned about food safety and animal rearing efficiency with an assumption that residue and resistance are two different issues. Serious scientific intervention is required to understand realistically reforming process and its availability. Keeping food safety as primary concern, decisive structured strategies have to be devised to encourage feed additive market in India ensuring qualitative growth of quality proteins with affordability as benchmark.

Since the current AH scenario is changing from antibiotic growth promotors to non-antibiotic growth promotors, please comment what are the possibilities for alternative medicines & how Huvepharma is looking forward to support the feed industry?

Mr. Singh: We at Huvepharma have always related ourselves to the consumer priority and their welfare. It is inaccurate and alarmist to define the future course of action, but we remain committed to Research and Development, scientific excellence, innovative technologies, transparency and trust to design our goods and service for futuristic looking feed industry with high degree food and feed safety norms.

Poultry is highly susceptible to new disease, how Huvepharma is going to look at it?

Mr. Singh: We are not only a major player in Europe but globally take lead in offering best of latest

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take pride in unveiling not only the global

enzyme powder into liquid enzymes. The

infrastructure of excellence but also very

machine offers the opportunity to feed mills

scientific surveillance approach of disease

to produce tailor made liquid enzymes on

monitoring. We have no hesitation in

demand at their production facility. It uses the

announcing the association with Symbiosis

special developed highly concentrated, instant

School of Biomedical Sciences, Symbiosis

water-soluble enzyme powders to produce

International University, Pune in order to cater

liquid enzymes. The Huvematic速 together

value added services like disease monitoring,

with the instant water soluble enzyme

continuous education to the technical

powders replace the Intermediate Bulk

resources involved in livestock industry, and

Carriers filled with liquid enzymes.

short courses for farmers and integrators in

What are the milestones achieved by

sensitising emerging & threatening disease

Huvepharma SEA so far? How does the

pattern in India.

company look forward, like 10 year down

Please tell us broadly about Huvematic

the line?

concept, the recent winner of All About

Mr. Singh: Huvepharma's primary philosophy

Feed/FIAAP Animal Nutrition Award.

of existence remains trust, transparency, and

Mr. Singh: Having a long tradition and know-

technical innovation. We would certainly

how in enzyme production and purification,

prepare to take lead in three of our major

the Huvepharma R&D department has

portfolios of business like mycoplasma

developed instant water soluble enzyme

management, coccidiosis management and

powders by using a unique concept of

alternative additives and growth promoters.

purification and formulation. Besides the fact

We already have established our leadership

the enzymes need to be highly concentrated,

globally in enzyme technologies offering

they also need to be instant soluble in (cold)

world renowned concept of Huvematic速. We

water. The Huvematic速 is an on site, on

prefer to be the most trusted partners by our

demand liquid enzyme production system.

customers with the promise to add value to

The Huvematic速 is a special developed

their performances commercially and

machine which reconstitutes dry concentrated

technically in order to compete in their

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INDUSTRY NEWS

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U.S. and Brazil soybean exports boosted US Department of Agriculture(USDA) has reduced outlook for Indian soybean exports. India soybean exports are halved to 100,000 tonnes, reflecting smaller crop estimates and continued weak export volumes, as per USDA monthly forecast.

Global soybean production is slightly lower this month on reduced estimates for India and China that more than offset gains in Argentina and the European Union. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Exports are raised on greater shipments from Brazil and the United States more than offsetting reductions in Argentina and India,â&#x20AC;? says USDA.

growing demand in China, Japan, Bangladesh, and Iran. Global stocks are slightly higher this month reflecting increased levels in Argentina and China. The U.S. season-average farm price is unchanged.

Imports are boosted this month with

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U.S. soybean exports are raised by 408,000 tonnes to 46.4 million reflecting stronger global soybean imports led by China. Brazil soybean exports are boosted 1.5 million tonnes to 59.5 million on strong demand, principally from China.

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nown for broad-spectrum efficacy, natural alternatives are a promising solution for the livestock industry.

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Since the ban on antibiotic growth promoters in the EU in 2006, phytogenic (plant derived) feed additives have been on the rise in global animal production. Also in Asia, the industry is seeking for effective alternatives to the subtherapeutic use of antibiotics for growth performance. Since antibiotic-free feeding programs receive increased attention among scientists, nutritionists, feed manufacturers and farmers,

phytogenics are moving further into the spotlight due to their holistic and broad-spectrum efficacy.

In particular, phytogenics show enormous promise for their proven impact on performance, sustainability, feed and food safety, says Markus Dedl, CEO of Delacon, the Austrian family business that pioneered the category for more than 28 years.

Powerful plants with vast potential Phytogenics, commonly defined as plant-based feed additives or botanicals, represent a group of natural substances used in animal nutrition, Dedl explains.

These substances are derived from herbs, spices and their extracts, such as essential oils. The term phytogenics was coined more than 25 years ago by Delacon, which even then recognized the potential of plants to meet challenges in animal nutrition.

Dedl explains that phytogenic feed additives can consist

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within a plant, which have not been reduced to the effects to a single lead substance. This natural synergy, combined with sustainability and safety, makes phytogenics a top solution platform in multispecies animal nutrition.”

Green light for food safety, sustainability and profitability Phytogenics are a natural alternative for livestock producers and companies developing antibiotic-free feeding programs, Dedl says. Additives applied in livestock production should not only contribute to profitability and superior quality of animal-derived products but also satisfy food safety and environmental regulations, he says.

“Phytogenic products used as natural growth promoters in animal nutrition have been proven to provide a return on investment. They also have been proven to reduce ammonia, methane and greenhouse gas emissions. The botanical compounds are proven safe for consumers, and can help improve profitability and sustainability in animal production.”

From niche products to the scientific gold standard in the feed industry “Our deep experience in phytogenic feed additives is key to their reliable, efficient and safe application in animal nutrition across the globe,” Dedl continues.

“Owing to this wide range, phytogenics offer much more than flavoring properties,” he says. “The effects are many, mostly targeting the enhancement of livestock performance.”

“We look forward to support the Asian market with the specialized products for their antibiotic-free feeding programs, and other challenges, as well,” explains Dr. Jeetendra Verma, Delacon's Regional Manager for South Central Asia.

Impacts can include sensorial stimulation and palatability, increased enzymatic activity in the intestinal tract, improved nutrient utilization, antioxidant effects, enhanced quorum sensing inhibition, effects in intestinal mucosa and improved reproductive performance.

Pure plant-based phytogenics also show a wider range of modes of action in animal nutrition compared to synthetic nature-identical substances, he notes. “This advantage is based on the synergistic effects of all agents

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of many different active ingredient groups, such as pungent substances, bitter substances, essential oils, saponins, flavonoids, mucilages and tannins.

Not all plant extracts tick the box of being a 'zootechnical additive' which is a confirmation of safety and efficacy as a natural growth promoter approved by EFSA (European Food Safety Authority). "The ones that have gone through the whole registration process are scientifically and commercially proven phytogenic growth promoters," he added.

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Water Crises affecting Livestock production in India Green fodder shortage in Karnataka As the temperature has been rising, rural households dependent on dairy farming for livelihood are increasingly seeing their income coming down, with yield and quality of milk on the decline.

Shortage of green fodder and water has affected dairy farmers in the State, especially in the districts of Kolar, Chickballapur and Mandya.

While the milk production has come down, the heat has affected the quality of milk. Collection centres are receiving milk that do not conform to the solidsnot-fat (SNF) standards, which in turn has been affecting the income of farmers.

“Small farmers have been badly affected by the soaring temperature.

Those who were unable to feed green fodder can get only half the quantity of milk they used to get under normal conditions,” said P.R. Suryanarayan, district unit president of Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha.

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A cabinet sub-committee of Gujarat government dealing with water scarcity in the state decided to allow social organisations to open cattle camps in water-scarcity affected areas. The social organisations, in turn, will be given subsidy of Rs 25 per animal.

Enough fodder in drought-hit Telangana In spite of a drought-like situation existing due to lower rainfall in 231 mandals in Telangana last year, the Animal Husbandry Department has ensured that there is no shortage of fodder for livestock till the coming monsoon. This was possible as officials distributed 2080 metric tonnes of fodder seeds to farmers, which led to a produce of about 1,30,000 acres of fodder for their animals.

“We have also started supplying cattlefeed with a 50 per cent subsidy to farmers for milch livestock in the drought-hit mandals. The Government is supplying 50 metric tonnes for each mandal,” he stated.

Bio-diverse crops is the way forward

While scores of farmers had to endure drought and the Telangana Government seems determined to take up major irrigation projects across the State to provide water to agriculture, a small farmer from Medak is claiming to have made a handsome income from “Generally livestock in Telangana feed on pastures and on fodder residue. But her three-acre farm growing millets, with lower rainfall last year, there would oilseeds and pulses – without any irrigation source or borewell. obviously be a reduction in crop area.

Hence, keeping that in mind, we Indigenous methods distributed subsidised fodder seeds, Mr. P.V. Sateesh, Director, Deccan which was almost, double than what we Development Society (DDS) said, “We do every year,” said Y. Thirupataiah, had high hopes from the Government Director, Department of Animal when it announced the agriculture Husbandry. policy. We are alarmed as the latest Mr. Thirupataiah said that the 1,30,000 acres of fodder feed produced by farmers between 2015- 16 so far was about 20 per cent higher than what is usually produced, given the existing situation.

The department also assesses the situation in the drought mandals every At the same time, as per committee six months. For the period from January orders, total 66 fodder depots have also to June this year, it was estimated that been opened in Kutch district which will 50.79 lakh metric tonnes of fodder provide fodder to cattle at subsidised would be required for the livestock. rates.

“But 45.21 lakh metric tonnes was Gujarat government has already available, and there was a shortfall of announced 994 villages of five districts 5.58 lakh metric tonnes,” noted Mr. as partially scarcity-affected districts.

Thirupataiah.

initiatives are not going to help the peasants. Telangana has traditionally been a land of diverse farm practices and turning it into mono-cropping cultivation is not right.” The voluntary organisation working towards preservation of indigenous farming methods.

He advised the Government to promote natural farming with crop diversity like Millets – Jowar, Bajra, Foxtail, etc., which ensures food and fodder while being environment friendly in these days of climate change.

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Latest Feed Milling Technology adopted in new feed mill by JAPFA

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APFA Group-giant from Indonesia, active in Poultry & Animal Feed Manufacturing in India has recently inaugurated its new feed mill in Bihar.

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To cater the increasing demand, the group has recently expanded its network with state-of-art feed milling facility inaugurated on 6th April 2016 at Chakjado, Vaisli district of Bihar.

Since starting its journey in 1999, the group is serving the Indian poultry industry by providing better feed efficiency. Presently, the group is operating 4 modernized feed mills in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and latest in Bihar. The total production capacity from previous mills (Maharashtra, West Bengal, Telngana) is 10,000MT per month.

In an conversation with Think Grain Think Feed, Mr. A.D. Nath shared about the newer technology of semipellet concept adopted in the feed mill. The 1st line can produce 7500 MT per month of feed and after completion of the 2nd line which is expected by the end of the year, the production will be double to 15000 MT per month. The mill will be catering to Eastern UP, Bihar and some parts of Jharkhand.

Quality control labs with well-equipped with technologies like NIR for nutrient analysis, HPLC & Elisa for toxin and micro-nutrient analysis, are also situated along the feed mills. Diet formulation based upon actual analysis of critical nutrients and multi-blending techniques with enzyme modules, result in consistent field performance in varying agro-climatic conditions of India.

Mr B. Naveen, Production Engineer said during the event, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Bihar Feed mill by Van Aarsen is based on

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Pre-Grinding System (American concept) with Modern Pelleting Technology for maximum utilization of steam to obtain fine cooking results ensuring better quality of the feed. Differential conditioners aided with high retention and better gelatinization, compress particles tightly for better pelleting to maintain the nutrient value and optimum FCR." The plant was officially inaugurated by Chief Guest, Mr Wahjudi Gunwan-Vice President of JAPFA Group and the director of JAPFA India, in presence of 1000 guests consisting of poultry entrepreneurs, ingredient suppliers, Government officials and few other personalities from the industry.

Mr. A. D. Nath, Assistant Vice President of the company assured the customers to provide better quality feed with improved FCR using its R&D and infrastructure.

Mr Ardi Budiono, Vice President said the company will always focus on mutual prosperity.

Dr. S.R. Singh the Dean of Rajendar Agriculture University, PUSA, Bihar who was also the Guest of Honor appreciated the new facility and suggested Poultry entrepreneurs and farmers to take maximum advantage of the latest available technology in the state.

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FIAAP, VICTAM & GRAPAS ASIA 2016 Becomes The International Showcase For Asia

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Once again FIAAP, VICTAM & GRAPAS Asia proved that quality counts! This was the early verdict of visitors, conference delegates and exhibitors alike. The event was again held in the magnificent BITEC venue in Bangkok.

The visitors were pleased at the number of exhibitors, the wide range of products on display, especially the newly launched products. There were 223 exhibitors and co-exhibitors, from 28 countries. The show was sold out again and even 11% larger than the 2014 show.

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Athayde, IFIF Executive Director, brought together senior feed regulators and industry representatives from Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

During the discussions a number of relevant issues were identified for further potential cooperation.

Victam International also celebrated its 25th Anniversary of holding events in Asia. On the first evening of the event a Celebration Dinner was held. During the Celebration Dinner, the winners of the coveted Innovation Awards were announced.

The winners were as follows: 1.

Animal Feed Technology & Nutrition Award

Sponsored/organised by AllAboutFeed Winner: Likewise the exhibitors were very Huvepharmafrom Belgium satisfied with the visitors. Exhibitors 2. The Aquafeed Innovation Award were able to have serious discussions Sponsored/organised by Aquafeed.com Winner: and negotiations with their clients and Kemin Industries (Asia) Pte. Ltd. from Singapore. new potential clients that they had met 3. The GRAPAS Award at the show. In all there were 6,374 Sponsored/ organised by Milling and Grain visitors, an all-time high for this show. A magazine very high proportion of the visitors were from outside Thailand, in fact Winner: Eye-Grain Apps from Denmark.

40%.

Also during the evening Victam's General Manager – The conference delegates also Henk van de Bunt announced his retirement. Van de confirmed the quality of the papers Bunt has been with the organization since the very first presented at the numerous show in Bangkok in 1991 and during his time has seen the show grow over 600%. Henk leaves on the July 1st. conferences.

Henk is however joining the Board of the Victam Once again the ASEAN Feed Summit, Foundation and will be succeeded by Erik Heemskerk, was organised and funded by the who will start on June 1st.

Victam Foundation and hosted by the

Thai Feed Mill Association. Held in closed session and chaired by Mr.Pornsil Patchrintanakul, President of the Thai Feed Mill Association, and moderated by Ms. Alexandra de

The next FIAAP, VICTAM & GRAPAS event in Asia will be from 27 – 29 March 2018. Also a new event organised

by Victam will take place in Cologne, Germany from 13 – 14 June in 2017.

For further information please visit www.victam.com

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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MAY

SEPTEMBER

India Maize Summit 2016 Date: 26 May 2016 Venue: FICCI, New Delhi Email: babita.bharti@ficci.com Web: www.ficci.com

VIV China Date: 6-8 September 2016 Venue: Shunyi District Beijing, China Email: wang.yunyun@vip.163.com Web: www.vivchina.nl

PIX / AMC 2016 - Australian Milling Conference Date: 29-31 May 2016 Venue: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre, QLD, Australia Email: contact@sfmca.com.au Web: www.sfmca.com.au/events/516

SPACE Date: 13-16 September 2016 Venue: Rennes Exhibition Centre, France Email: am.quemener@space.fr, info@space.fr Web: http://uk.space.fr

JUNE

OCTOBER

Global Grain Food & Feed Date: 9-11 June 2016 Venue: JW Marriott, Pune Email: teflas@gmail.com Web: www.g2f2.com

Vietstock Date: 19-21 October 2016 Venue: Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC, HCMC Email: vietstock@ubm.com Web: www.vietstock.org

JULY 2nd International Conference on Livestock Nutrition Date: 21-22 July 2016 Venue: Brisbane, Australia Email: livestocknutrition@conferenceseries.net Web: www.livestocknutrition.conferenceseries.com

Indo Livestock 2016 Expo & Forum Date: 27-29 July 2016 Venue: Jakarta Convention Center - Indonesia Email: info@indolivestock.com Web: www.indolivestock.com

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U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange & Midwest Specialty Grains Conference and Trade Show Date: Aug 30 - Sep 1, 2016 Venue: Indianapolis, Indiana Email: staff@mnshippers.com Web: www.grainconference.org

NOVEMBER Oilseed and Grain Trade Summit Date: 14-16 November 2016 Venue: Hyatt Regency, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. Email: ogts-info@highquestgroup.com Web: www.oilseedandgrain.com

EuroTier Date: 15-18 November 2016 Venue: Hanover, Germany Email: expo@dlg.org Web: www.eurotier.com

Poultry India Date: 23-25 November 2016 Venue: HITEX, Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad Email: info@poultryindia.co.in Web: www.poultryindia.co.in

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