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March 20, 2013

XXVI FEFAC Congress 2013 - 2nd announcement

FEFAC President Mr Patrick Vanden Avenne and IZBA President Mr Adam Tanski, invite all partners of the European and international feed and livestock chain to join FEFAC’s Congress in Cracow to find out “how to stay profitable in volatile times”.
February 05, 2013

Towards global feed LCA guidelines

FEFAC and AFIA join forces to harmonize the methodology for environmental footprinting of compound feed and to publish the first Feed LCA recommendations in 2013.» read more
February 04, 2013

The feed sector defines its research priorities for the next 20 years

In cooperation with knowledge providers, the feed industry established its Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda under the aegis of EUFETEC, the EU Feed Technology Center.» read more
January 30, 2013

Publication of the second update of the EU catalogue of feed materials

The second update of the EU catalogue of feed materials has been published on 30 January 2013. The labelling requirements attached to this new version of the EU Catalogue of feed materials will apply from 19 August 2013 on.
January 24, 2013

EU Reauthorisation of non-ruminant processed animal proteins for fish feed

“EU feed industry acknowledges EU Commission decision as a significant step to increase sustainability and competitiveness of EU aquaculture production”
January 18, 2013

EU compound feed production in 2012: stable vs. 2011

Same trend expected to continue in 2013 in a challending economic environment for the feed and livestock sectors
October 08, 2012

FEFAC is willing to contribute to the upcoming debate on the revision of the renewable energy directive

On request of EU feed and food chain partners as well as the competent Commission services FEFAC has published its preliminary public opinion on the announced amendment of the Biofuels Directive, calling for a comprehensive economic impact assessment involving the expertise of feed and food chain operators on agricultural markets. » read more
September 12, 2012

FEFAC concerned about functioning of markets for meat, milk and eggs

At the occasion of SPACE, the FEFAC Praesidium met in Rennes on 11-12 September 2012.» read more
July 05, 2012

Feed Industry joins new FAO partnership effort to harmonize measurement of livestock's environmental impacts

Common indicators and guidelines for environmental assessments will lead to shared understanding of livestock’s environmental impact and better policymaking » read more
June 15, 2012

Supply of feed materials

FEFAC calls for a proactive market management and GM approvals to ensure a competitive supply of feedstuffs to the EU livestock sector.
June 15, 2012

Compound feed production in 2011

According to the outcome of the FEFAC survey, the total production of compound feed in 2011 is estimated at 151 mio. t, i.e. 0.3% below the figure for 2010. Cattle and pig feed have seen their production fall, respectively by -2.1 and -0.6%, whereas poultry feed increased by 1.1%.
June 13, 2012

2nd FEFAC Environment report

FEFAC released its second environment report on 13 June 2012.» read more
June 13, 2012

“Competitive livestock production in Europe from sustainable feed sources”

The feed use of former foodstuffs and the impact of the CAP reform on the EU livestock and feed sectors are the two main topics to be tackled at the FEFAC Annual General Meeting on 15 June 2012
May 30, 2012

Responsible Soy / RT7 conference

FEFAC welcomes RTRS progress towards delivering mainstream market solution
October 31, 2011

Soy cultivation in South America

FEFAC supports Sustainable agricultural development and responsible use» read more
October 31, 2011

Dioxins

“New EU measures a step forward to improve risk assessments and controls in the feed fat chain”» read more
October 12, 2011

The new CAP should stimulate productivity of EU agriculture

Please find below the links to the official EU Press release on the CAP reform and the speech of the Commissioner delivered at the EP this morning. He stressed repeatedly the need to improve the long-term competitiveness of EU agriculture reconciling both economical and ecological objectives (use of natural resources).» read more