articles about nutrition

Early intake post-weaning: The real turning point for gut health
Historically, the focus surrounding weaned piglets has been on preventing and controlling post-weaning diarrhea. However, the physiological processes that occur in the first few days after weaning remain poorly understood, despite being essential for gut health. Recent research suggests that immediate post-weaning feeding plays a crucial role in the animal's subsequent development and growth.

EU boosts liquidity and advance payments to ease fertiliser crisis
On Tuesday, Parliament agreed to use the urgent procedure for measures to support farmers affected by rising fertiliser prices.

G7 agriculture ministers discuss rising fertilizer prices
G7 agriculture ministers examine risks related to rising fertilizer prices and supply chains.
Comparison of diet blending and phase feeding: effects on growth performance, carcass traits, and economic efficiency in finishing pigs

EU Commission proposes €540 million and financial relief for farmers facing fertiliser crisis
The European Commission presents measures to help farmers facing sharply rising fertiliser costs and to support Europe's food security, delivering on the recently announced Fertiliser Action Plan.

FAO Cereal Price Index up in May
The continued increase reflected higher prices across all major cereals.

Argentina reduces export duties on grains and oilseeds
Argentina reduces export duties on wheat and barley starting in June and establishes a schedule of reductions for other grains starting in 2027.
Decreasing dietary protein improves gut health but compromises growth and nutrient utilization in nursery pigs

EU agri-food trade surplus expands in February
While both exports and imports have declined slightly compared to last year, lower import values contributed to an improvement in the monthly trade balance.

Spanish farmers will receive €500 million in fertilizer aid
The European Commission has approved a €500 million aid package for Spain to support farmers affected by rising fertilizer prices.
The effect of dietary supplementation with microencapsulated organic acids and essential oils on sow productivity and nursery pig performance under commercial field conditions

Regulatory simplification in the EU agri-food sector
The EU Council supports reducing administrative burdens in the areas of pesticides, livestock farming, and food safety without lowering health standards.

Several EU countries call for a more ambitious European fertilizer plan
Several Member States consider the European fertilizer plan to be insufficient and are calling for more aid, faster action, and structural measures.

Full label registration of Novonesis’ HiPhorius™ phytase enables wider use for feed producers in the EU
Novonesis has received a full label registration for its next-generation phytase HiPhorius™, increasing flexibility of use and bringing its superior performance and cost efficiency to farm and feed producers of all monogastric species across EU-countries.

Corn and soybeans: First USDA projections for the 2026/2027 season – May 2026
In this first estimate for the 2026/27 season, corn is facing a production adjustment following the record figures of the previous season, with declines in the U.S. and Argentina that gains in Brazil and China are unable to fully offset. Soybeans, by contrast, begin the new season with a more encouraging outlook: simultaneous growth in Brazil, the U.S., and Argentina would push global production to a new all-time high.