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EDITORIAL
ndian maize prices remain comparatively
stable, and could show a downward trend for
Isome time, till the new crop comes in the
market. By and large rains have been normal, but there was some
deficit in the corn-belt. The maize sowing too has been lagging behind
by 5.93%, towards the last week of August., 7.799 million ha, as
compared to .291 million ha last year, which is also bound to affect
overall productivity. Reduction in corn prices lead to stable DDGS
prices, while the SBM prices have been moving up steadily. US,
especially Texas which was hit by Hurrican Harvey, has not affect the
corn crop. Right now the prices are stable. If there is an export demand,
then the prices may go up.
A wonder grass for the tropical ( Arid/ Semi Arid) regions
Little-known wild perennial grass could be a double blessing to
farmers in arid areas, not just for their crops, but also for their livestock.
Research by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the
Kenya Agricultural Livestock Research Organisation (Kalro), shows that
the grass called brachiaria, fixes minerals in the soil that are crucial for
plant health. These minerals including nitrogen, phosphorous and
carbon, are often lacking in arid areas. Not only is this grass good for
plants, it is also a resilient feed for livestock in arid lands where farmers
often lose their livestock during periods of drought, due to lack of
pasture. The other good traits of this grass are that the grass is disease-
and drought-resistant. Brachiaria has been used to transform livestock
production in South America. However, despite the immense benefits
it demonstrated in that region, the true potential of this grass is yet to
be realized in its motherland, Africa.”Brachiaria looks like napier grass,
which is commonly used by Kenyan farmers as feed, but it grows taller
and produces seeds unlike napier grass. Napier grass is also prone to
diseases, unlike the resilient brachiaria. Being perennial, the wild grass
can be harvested four months after planting, and then onwards can be
harvested every two months, and can live as long as 10 years. It
produces 19 tonnes of green fodder per acre, and about nine tonnes
after drying. The Food and Agriculture Organisation has estimated that
70 per cent of livestock is reared on this barren lands. These dry lands
are only famous for nomadic pastoralism, not for crop production, The
low amount of rainfall they receive as well as soil erosion, makes
agriculture unsustainable in arid areas. The traits possessed by the
Brachiaria grass make it a potential “saviour” for arid areas. Since India
has a vast stretch of arid and semi arid regions in the country. It is time
that our fodder specialists should try to procure/ import the best
quality seeds from Africa, through the good offices of International
Livestock Research Institute, Kenya, and try to propagate the
cultivation of this wonder grass in the arid and semi arid regions of the
country.
TK Walli
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RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
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ARTICLE
EVENT CALENDAR - 30
MARKET PROJECTION EVENT COVERAGE
Brachiaria: Wonder grass holds
key to drought-resistant animal feed
Price forecast for maize & DDGS
08
12
Methionine–Underlying
opportunities in Asian economies
06
Grain chiller: the importance
of technology for Feed industry
Energy: the key factor for
efficient milk production
16
20
INTERVIEW
26 Key discussions at 6th
AGM of INFAH
UPCOMING EVENTS
26-28 October
2017
27-29 September
2017
Da ryINDUSTRY EXP 2017
The Farming & Processing Event
Regulatory changes on
Global feed industry

It produces 19 tonnes of green fodder
per acre, and about nine tonnes after
drying.
As sub-Saharan Africa's climate
changes, small-scale farmers are
increasingly looking to innovative ways
of dealing with agricultural challenges.
And in some instances, the techniques
they adopt are helping to combat
climate change, too.
Alternative animal feed, climate-friendly
grasses and the use of fodder trees are
among the examples providing farmers
resilience and leading to benefits such
as more productive livestock and new
business opportunities -- all while
reducing greenhouse gas emissions
and building healthy soils.
A little-known wild grass could be a
double blessing to farmers in arid areas,
not just for their crops, but also for
their livestock.
Research by the International Livestock
Research Institute (ILRI) and the Kenya
Agricultural Livestock Research
Organisation (Kalro), shows that the
grass called brachiaria, fixes minerals in
R&D
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Brachiaria: Wonder grass holds
key to drought-resistant animal feed
the soil that are crucial for plant health. These minerals
including nitrogen, phosphorous and carbon, are often
lacking in arid areas.
Not only is this grass good for plants, it is also a resilient
feed for livestock in arid lands where farmers often lose
their livestock during periods of drought, due to lack of
pasture.
In an article on ILRI's website, Sita Ghimire, a senior
scientist who led the research, said: Brachiaria has been
used to transform livestock production in South
America. However, despite the immense benefits it
demonstrated in that region, the true potential of this
grass is yet to be realised in its motherland, Africa.”
Brachiaria looks like napier grass, which is commonly
used by Kenyan farmers as feed, but it grows taller and
produces seeds unlike napier grass.
Napier grass is also prone to diseases, unlike the
resilient brachiaria. Previous studies on the wild grass
showed that it is harvested four months after planting,
can be harvested every two months, and can live as
long as 10 years.
It produces 19 tonnes of green fodder per acre, and
about nine tonnes after drying.
These traits make it a potential “saviour” for arid areas
that account for 80 per cent of Kenya's land. These dry
lands are only famous for nomadic pastoralism, not for
crop production, with the Food and Agriculture
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Organisation, estimating that 70 per
cent of livestock is reared on this barren
land.
The low amount of rainfall they receive
as well as soil erosion, makes
agriculture unsustainable in arid areas.
Farmers in these areas also bear the
brunt of the negative effect of climate
change, with their herds of livestock
dying during periods of drought and
famine.
However, with the introduction of
grasses such as brachiaria, the dry lands
hold potential for food security for both
humans and animals.
Since the launch of a project funded by
the Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency in 2013, four
improved varieties of the grass have
been piloted by Kalro, with positive
results. Counties that were covered
included Kilifi, Malindi, Machakos,
Embu, Meru, Makueni, Uasin Gishu,
Trans Nzoia and Nyandarua, where the
grass aims to increase farmers'
resilience in the face of the effects of devastating
climate change.
Brachiaria's crucial role
! The wild grass is native to Africa and has been
used to transform livestock production in South
America.
! It fixes soil minerals such as nitrogen, phosphorous
and carbon, which are often lacking in arid areas.
! Brachiaria looks like napier grass, but grows taller
and produces seeds which replenish the grass after
harvest.
! The wild grass is disease- and drought-resistant.
! Brachiaria produces 19 tonnes of green fodder per
acre and about nine tonnes after drying.
! Arid lands make up 80 per cent of land in the
country, and livestock farmers found in these
regions need resilient animal feed.
! 90 per cent of livestock is reared in arid areas
where the land is barren.
! Four improved varieties of brachiaria grass have
been planted in various counties for use as fodder
by livestock farmers.
Source: Nation
India maize prices remain stable and on
a downward trend at least for some
time as the end users wait for the new
crop and the demand is also subdued.
The sowing is complete for maize and
now it is wait and watch. The monsoon
has also entered the last phase and as
per IMD the withdrawal could be
delayed bit. Overall the rains have been
just about normal and deficit at 3%, but
there are areas in the corn belt which
have received less rains and there is a
possibility of productivity loss due to
moisture stress.
Sept (Rabi) future Rs. 13000/MT, down
0.61%; Oct (K) Rs. 15580/MT down
2.14%; Nov (K) Rs. 15680/MT down
2.12%; Dec (K) Rs. 15760/MT down
2.17% and Jan 2018 (K) Rs. 15840/MT.
Spot prices too were down, Jalgaon Rs.
14500/MT (Same as last week);
Nizamabad Rs. 15462/MT down 2.02%;
Davangere Rs. 17050/MT down 0.87%;
Sangli Rs. 16000/MT, down 4.19% and
Gulabbagh Rs. 13300/MT down 0.12%.
US, especially Texas was hit by
Hurricane Harvey, but it is not affecting the corn crop.
The contract to watch at this time in Dec 2017, which
turned lower than $3.5/bushel and on Aug 30 closed at
$3.455/Buhsel ($136/MT) and then rose sharply to close
at $139.83/MT on Sept 01, 2017. There is no such to buy
corn by domestic users as well and that is keeping the
prices stable. If there is a export demand, prices may
move up. Sept contract $133.85/MT, up 0.41%; Dec
$139.83/MT up 0.51%; Mar 2018 $144.72/MT up 0.33%
and May closed at $147.71/MT. US corn on FOB basis
(US Gulf) was indicated at $160Mt slightly higher than
last week and Prices at PNW were same as last week at
$176/MT.
DDGS prices on FOB basis was down and indicated at
$168/MT (US Gulf), down 3.45% and on PNW basis
$177/MT down 6.35%. On FOB basis DDGS is priced at
105% of corn and is a good buy. Delivered price to SEA
region remains stable, Vietnam $195/MT; China
4188/MT; Chittagong $212/MT and Myanmar $212/MT.
As on Sept 01, 2017, Vietnam cleared DDGS imports
with Phospine fumigation. This is likely to increase the
demand of DDGS into Vietnam. The country is one of
the biggest users of DDGS in SEA region and uses is a
feed ingredient of choice in Poultry, swine and fish
feeds.
Source: TechproIndia
Price forecast for maize & DDGS
MARKETPROJECTION

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The role of methionine is very vibrant in
the animal poultry market. Methionine is
advantageous as a feed supplement
across the spectrum of livestock
production and particularly in the
poultry segment. The industry is
expected to develop along with the
expansion of world economy and rising
meat consumption.
As per the report of the Food and
Agricultural Policy Research
Institute(2010), the economic growth in
developing economies of Asia are
projected to grow at an average rate of
5.6%. This contrasts with the average
growth in mature countries of 2.2%.
Continued growth from countries such as China, India,
and Rest of Asia makes the region an important part of
the global economy. Asia's share of the world's GDP is
expected to rise to 22% by 2018. China alone will become
more than 10% of the global economy.
Big growth predicted
With a combined population of 1.7 billion or about one
fourth of the world's population, the major countries of
South Asia–India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh as well as the
smaller nations such as Nepal and Sri Lanka, all are
growing at more than 7% of annual average growth rate.
Out of the growing animal feed markets, India is one of
those economies which are experiencing a livestock
revolution. It has long been one of the world's most
undernourished regions in terms of caloric intake and
consumption of animal proteins. With its huge population
Methionine–Underlying
opportunities in Asian
economies
Nishikant Yadav, Markets and Markets
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and growing middle-class population,
the demand for meat is on the rise, and
hence the industry is demanding
methionine for the production of feed.
Methionine is presently the largest
revenue contributor to the Indian
market, which can be ascribed to its
higher price and growing use in feed
grade amino acids for compound feed
products. The demand for methionine is
dependent upon the proportionate
demand for protein in general and
poultry in particular. The Indian industry
for poultry is expected to grow more
than 9% of the compound annual
growth rate in the coming years.
Rising investments for local
manufacturing
Currently, the usage of DL-Methionine is
flourishing in Asian Economies, particular
in India and is expected to grow fairly for
the next 15 years. However, most Asian
economies are dependent on imports of
methionine to satisfy their demand for
animal feed, owing to lack of production facilities. Lack of
producers in developing nations can be attributed to the
difficulty in adopting overseas technology and the nature
of raw materials such as methyl mercaptan, acrolein, and
hydrogen cyanide.
In 2012, China consumed 194,000 KT of methionine
inclusive of theimported volume of 183,000, which was
approximately 94.3% of the consumed amount. According
to our analysis, the consumption of China is expected
grow at a CAGR of 7.8% between 2012 and 2016 to reach
at a volume of 262,000 tons in 2016.
Looking at the massive growth in the animal poultry feed
sector in Asia, manufacturers are increasingly inclined to
make investments in the production of amino acids for
domestic markets. For instance, in 2014, Adisseo
confirmed the start-up of its production plant of
methionine in Nanjing, China. With this investment, the
company aims at the growing meat demand in China.
Sumitomo Chemicals—a specialized Japanese chemical
company, is expanding its methionine manufacturing
facility by adding a new facility–Ehime Works in Niihama
City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan which is expected to be
completed in the middle of 2018. The company will
increase its capacity by approximately 100,000 metric tons
bringing the total production to 250,000 tons per year
and is aimed at capturing the active demand within the
Asian market.
Evonik—a Germany-based company is also highly
investing in methionine production aimed at Asian
Economies. In October 2016, the company announced the
addition of the second methionine in Singapore. The
company is set to invest more than USD 761 million in the
plant, which will have a production capacity of 150,000
metric tons a year.
The demand for methionine could substantially go up if
300,000
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
0
194,000 262,000
20162012
Methionine Consumption
Volume(Tons)
Figure: Consumption of Feed Grade Methionine in China, 2012–2016 (Tons)
Sources: Company Reports and MarketsandMarkets Analysis

the product is readily available in the
Asian market. This brings us to the
conclusion that progress in technology,
rapid population growth, and rising
consumption of meat in the region are
fueling Asia's high demand for
methionine.
What does the future hold for the
Asian Methionine Industry?
One of the most promising and
significant markets of the amino acids
industry is methionine. There are various
factors affecting the production
methionine; right from the technology to
the raw materials used. Thus, currently,
manufacturers are continuing to expand
their market and technology leadership
in methionine with highly efficient, state-
of-the-art production facilities in all
major regions of the world including
developing Asian economies such as China and South
Asia.
Factors such as companies' incorporating sustainable
modern methods of livestock farming, population growth,
and rising purchasing power are boosting the demand for
animal protein, which is subsequently expected to bring
forward the growth in the Asian methionine market.
Interestingly, companies are not only expanding their
production plants but also investing in technologies for
the development of innovative products. The expansion
investment by Evonik last year in Jurong Island
(Singapore), which started in November 2014, is an
integrated production plant which was planned for the
production of MetAMINO (DL-Methionine) and all
necessary precursors. Investments and growth strategies
such as these are focusedon keeping pace with the
growth of the market. Thus, a sustainable and constant
growth is expected from the Asian methionine industry in
the long run especially for newer and enhanced feed
products.
FlexWave: Technology
innovation by GSI
Farmers and commercial grain operations
will soon have an alternative to grain bin
sweeps, brooms and shovels for bin
cleanout with new FlexWave technology
from GSI.
Currently, standard grain bins are emptied
through a combination of gravity and
augers or bin sweep technology. However,
with these methods, there's always a
remaining level of grain on the bin floor
that needs to be swept out. According to
GSI, it's hard, time-consuming, dusty work
that also can be dangerous if this chore is
performed while an auger is still running.
GSI's new, patent-pending FlexWave
technology can eliminate this labor-
intensive task. The system utilizes two
large liners that alternately inflate and
deflate, gently pushing the remaining
grain into a centrally-located conveyor
trough for removal, without the need to
enter the bin. A control system
automatically senses the amount of grain
and shuts off when the process has been
completed.
“FlexWave technology results in 99%
cleanout and eliminates the risk of
entrapment from falling grain or auger
entanglement since it is truly a zero-entry
bin unload method,” said Greg Trame, GSI
director of engineering.
Trame said FlexWave is also more reliable than conventional
methods, since there are no exposed mechanical
components. Another advantage is that perforated bin
floors are eliminated, increasing capacity.
Each inflatable liner can unload more than 100 tons of grain
using less than one psi of air pressure. The liners are
constructed of durable, commercial-grade material
designed to last over 30 years under normal conditions. In
addition, they can easily be repaired in case of accidental
puncture with a simple glue patch because of the system's
low-pressure operation, which is gentler on grain than
traditional options, protecting grain quality and profits.
Traditional grain hopper tanks are emptied by gravity
through a cone at the bottom. With FlexWave, a flat bottom
storage tank may be used instead, which not only increases
capacity but also eliminates the need to install legs since it
can sit on the ground, GSI said.
“FlexWave technology is another unload option added to
company's complete product portfolio and can be used
with any standard current unload system,” Trame said. “This
technology is exclusive to the company for grain storage
and represents an exciting advancement that supports our
commitment to continuous innovation.”
Field trials are under way, he said, to ensure proper aeration
is maintained to provide long-term, safe storage. The first
FlexWave offering is planned for 2018.
Trame noted there is a lot of potential for future
applications with FlexWave, since any equipment that relies
on a hopper cone for gravity-flow cleanout can benefit
from this technology.
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INDUSTRYNEWS

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Jean Fontaine is the founder and president of Jefo, a
global feed additive company headquartered in Canada.
Under his leadership, this year the company is
celebrating 35 years of global growth and innovation.
Jefo is a world leader in the field of non-medicated
performance feed additives for the poultry, swine,
ruminant and aquaculture sectors. Today the company
has offices on 5 continents, and specialises in the design,
manufacturing, warehousing and JIT-distribution of an
array of animal nutrition specialty products.
It was a visit to Europe that propelled Fontaine into
launching his own feed additive business. After working
for a premix company post-graduation from university,
he took a trip on his own to investigate the additives
scenes in Belgium, France, Holland and Germany. A visit
to premix company, Sodial, in France was particularly
important. “When I realised the price difference between
feed additives in Europe and Canada, I quickly realised
there was a huge opportunity. I was very excited, but I
needed to find a way to get some capital to start
importing some products. My brother Michel was of
great help. He endorsed me for CAN$?20,000. He had a
veterinary clinic and laboratory.”
In particular, Mr Fontaine noticed a large cost difference
between Europe and Canada on phosphates and
bicarbonate, and he started to import these ingredients,
competing with established suppliers. “I wanted to help
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the Canadian feed manufacturers and
premixers to be more competitive,” he
says. “Having worked for the premix
company as a buyer and nutritionist, I
was quite knowledgeable about
selecting ingredients. Having a degree
in nutrition always allowed me to
choose the right additive with good
judgement.”
After starting Jefo in 1982 and receiving
very positive customer feedback, Mr
Fontaine started to look for many more
alternatives to products being offered
by competing suppliers. “I opened our
borders for sourcing ingredients. In
1987, we started to promote the
concept of slow-release nutrients like
amino acids, essential oils, and 'bypass'
amino acids and vitamins for dairy.”
Firstly, on behalf of Think Grain
Think Feed, I would like to
congratulate you for the 35th
anniversary of the company. Could
you please share your thoughts
about the company history and how
you have seen the global feed
industry evolving over last decade?
JEFO has grown over any expectation. The need did not
seem necessary by any industry people, initially. We
forged our place and today, it is well recognized that
JEFO and its philosophy of putting closer suppliers and
customers was needed indeed.
The last 25 years for JEFO doing so much research and
breakthrough discovery in nutrition, allowed JEFO to
become a leader in the feed additive to replace drugs in
feed and protect the environment.
The first Challenge we face is to do more with less.
Improve nutrition effectiveness with always keeping the
health as a parallel is very important to maintain in
permanence. The other main challenge I see, is the
change in the market demand. Consumers are driven
by media and they request specific norms that impose
more challenges to the animal feed industry.
Understanding the behaviour of the micro flora in the
intestine of the animals, all bacterias have a
consumption of vitamins, amino acids, energy for their
growth and they produce toxines or other metabolic
excretions that are beneficial and negative to the
animal.
It is our task to understand and master these micro
organism.
All regulatory changes are established to protect the
consumers for a quality food. Any regulation is
requested to control the promises made by the
suppliers of food to the human. However, the labeling
requirements have been changing dramatically in the
last few years, and this may pose a major problem for
the competitive advantages of companies working on
innovating concepts. Some countries now require a
complete guaranteed analysis of all ingredients.
Companies now need to, in addition to a good
formulation, proprietary production processes to
guarantee their competitiveness in the market.
ASIA is evolving fast. there is a lot of researchers and a
lot of consumers. They can try more and more new
concept faster than we can in Canada for example. We
need to work with them closely for innovation. India has
Could you please share the challenges that are being
faced by Global livestock industry, the theme
around which discussions took place during last
year’s Industry Stakeholders’ Gathering organized
by the company?
In your view, what are the key trends which you
believe may have a big impact on the feed additives
industry moving forward?
Can you please throw some light on regulatory
changes and their implications upon the Global feed
industry?
How do you compare Asian market to developed
market? Where does India stand on the company
radar?

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the same attitude: curiosity and
innovation.
IT is all with the aim to do more with
less. For example in dairy cows, 5%
According to Markets & Markets
report, feed enzyme market growing
at a rate of 9.3% CAGR, is expected
to reach USD 1428 Million by 2022.
Your comment. What is the species
wise market share of Jefo Group and
also its strength which give the
company an edge over its
competitors?
better feed conversion will mean approx. 500,000 tons
of manure less/year for 1 million cows… Enzyme is the
future and their efficacy has to be monitored. JEFO with
their research station are very actively developping
solutions that will improve the efficacy of feeds.
INDIA is now in the target zone. We are making inroads
to choose the right partner there and share with them
our discoveries.
It is a huge market and they need better efficacy in
nutrition of their chickens and dairy.
What does Jefo look like in 10 years from now in
global and Indian market?
Fishery exports and Least
Developed Countries
Fish is one of the world's most traded
food commodities and, with the global
population growing to an expected 9.7
billion people by 2050, demand for it fish
also expected to increase. That offers
valuable trade opportunities. In addition
to human consumption, industrial need
for fishery resources is projected to rise in
the coming decades due to growing
demand for fish oil and animal feed.
Wild catch alone will not sustain the
increase in demand for fish. There should
be deliberate actions by Least Developed
Countries (LDCs) to enhance aquaculture
development so as to meet the increase.
The UNCTAD study documents that, over
the last three decades, global aquaculture
production has tripled, growing at an
average annual rate of 8.3 per cent. In
2014, aquaculture constituted 46 per cent
of world fish production compared to 26
per cent in 1994.
The fisheries sector is also a viable
alternative to manufacturing as a source
of export-led growth. Developing
countries as a whole have substantially
increased their share in world fishery
exports, from 34.6 per cent in 1981 to 50.2
per cent in 2013. However, despite their
ample fish stocks, not many LDCs have
been able to follow suit, and their share in
global fish exports has only risen
marginally, from 1.6 to 3.5 per cent in the
same period. The work of UNCTAD reveals
that the fishery sector in LDCs remains
predominantly traditional or artisanal.
In its research, UNCTAD presents case
studies of six of the world's 47 LDCs — Bangladesh,
Cambodia, the Comoros , Mozambique, Myanmar and
Uganda — and identifies a series of supply-side and
demand-side challenges undermining the role of their
fishery sectors.
On the supply side, the main challenges are deficient
transportation and storage facilities; poor energy
infrastructure and high electricity costs; a lack of investment,
finance or credit for small operators; overfishing and
depletion of fish resources; water pollution; and a lack of
common fishery policies among countries that share water
resources.
On the demand side, LDC fish products face few or no tariff
barriers in developed country markets. However, the
biggest non-tariff trade barrier for producers and
processors from LDCs are the stringent quality and safety
standards systems imposed on fish products in major
overseas markets, instituted in the 1990s and 2000s.
The study argues that stringent public safety norms are
often compounded by further cumbersome private quality
and safety standards. The confluences of public and private
standards have effectively restricted access to major
importing markets for many LDC fishery exporters.
This is mainly due to the fact that standards are not
harmonized and are costly for LDCs to meet. It is also due
to structural problems in LDCs, including in processing
facilities and procurement methods, as well as a lack of
testing and certification of products throughout the value
chain.
The study provides policy conclusions and
recommendations aimed at helping LDCs to realize the full
development potential of their fisheries sectors, including
the provision of infrastructure, the improvement of
regulatory and institutional capacities, monitoring and
regulation of domestic fishing, and the harmonization of
international standards.
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Bühler Insect Technology is
to build first industrial plant
Bühler Insect Technology is to build its
first industrial plant to process black
soldier flies for animal nutrition
together with its partner Protix in the
Netherlands. Bühler will deliver the
technology, equipment, and process
know how for the rearing and
processing of the insects and the
feedstock preparation. Start of operation
is planned for the first half of 2018.
“With this first industrial insect protein
production plant we will make an
important step towards a more
sustainable global food and feed value
chain,” said Andreas Aepli, CEO of
Bühler Insect Technology.
Bühler notes that protein is an essential
component of nutrition for both
humans and animals, pointing out that
about 15% of daily energy intake
should be covered by protein, to build
and repair the cells that sustain life.
Agriculture produces roughly 525
million tonnes of plant protein a year,
the company says, found in corn, rice,
wheat, or soybeans. However, today's
protein production is not sustainable:
Only 25% of proteins land as vegetable
proteins on our plates, while 15% are wasted and 60%
are used to produce animal protein. Furthermore, with
the growing world population, protein production needs
to double by 2050, Bühler believes, saying that experts
agree this cannot be achieved using traditional farming
practices and resources, which is why alternative sources
for protein such insects or algae are becoming
increasingly important. Insects offer a sustainable
alternative: Grown on organic residues, they can recover
up to 70% of nutrients, thus recycling these
underutilized streams back to the food value chain.
In January 2017, Bühler and Protix founded the joint
venture Bühler Insect Technology to serve the insect
processing industry. Building the first black soldier fly
processing plant in Europe together is the next step in
this cooperation and will serve as a modular and
scalable blueprint for future projects.
The plant will be situated in the Netherlands and will
serve customers in the feed industry. With construction
starting this year, the plant is expected to be operational
in the first half of 2018. It will produce protein meal and
lipids that are used in the animal nutrition sector to feed
pigs, chicken, fish, and domestic animals. The black
soldier fly larvae are fed carefully selected organic
byproducts from local distilleries, food producers and
vegetable collectors in the Netherlands, which further
underlines the sustainability of the process.
Source: ingredientsnetwork
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Grain chiller: the importance
of technology for Feed industry
Pari Mamallan, GrainTechnik
Feed is a mix of whole or processed
grains & concentrates for all species of
animals, which is now commercially
produced for livestock, poultry, and fish
industries. Corn is the major ingredient
in poultry feed whereas soybean meal
is for cattle feed. The price variation in
feed grain, makes grain storage an
important part of economical
production.
Various factors like demand, quality and
price fluctuation (of approx. 30%
between summer and winter crop),
require the feed producers to store
feed grains for a period of 3-8 months,
especially in India. The corn availability
in India usually is with high moisture
which needs to be dried to approx. 13%
M.C. by electrical, bio fuel or even by
sun drying for safe storage in silos.
Corn behavior in storage bins
Grains are hygroscopic in nature, it gain or lose
moisture, when the vapor pressure of water in the space
surrounding the grain is greater or lesser than the vapor
pressure exerted by the moisture within the grain. (Ref.
Hogan and Karon, 1955)
In simple terms, corn respires and hence releases heat &
moisture while respiration. Typical storage conditions in
a humid & hot tropical country can have ambient
temperatures in the range of 30-40 Deg C while corn
moisture content is 15%. These conditions may lead to
heat generation of about 1MJ/T per day which can
increase eventually. The heat generation causes drying
losses in the grain. In addition to that, insect infestation
is also a consequence of natural heat generation.
Dryers may not equalize variability; aeration by ambient
air may develop moisture variation among kernels.
Moisture variation results in shorter shelf life and bigger
storage risk.
As the shelf life of the corn is temperature dependent,
therefore, it is important to bring down the temperature
to 10-18 Deg C as soon as possible. A delay of a month
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in the cooling process can substantially reduce the shelf
life and hence the grain is more prone to future
spoilage.
Molds in the grain are known to produce mycotoxins
under specific unsafe conditions of temperature and
humidity. An increase in CO2 can indicate unwanted
biological activity that is caused by fungus, insects or
other infestations in the grain.
Corn quality management
It is known that ambient temperature and relative
humidity influence the corn activity in the silo. Cooling
the grain by a grain chiller can simply put an end to
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the basis of Sorption isotherms of corn.
The chiller will produce a uniform
temperature and relative humidity
irrespective of the ambient conditions.
The chiller by default, dehumidifies the
cold air depending on the pre-set
temperature..
The cooled air is distributed in the
silo/flat storage through a duct system
in the bottom of the silo/flat storage.
As the cooled/conditioned air moves
up through the grain mass, the
temperature in the grain is reduced,
eventually reaching the set value. Grain
being an excellent insulator, once
cooled to a low temperature, will
remain cool for a substantial time
period. Even at peak summer, the
radiations will heat up the surface of
the silo but grain close to the silo wall
will act as an insulator.
Since corn is dried before storage, the
final drying can be an expensive affair
(reducing moisture content from 16%
to 15%). Heat drying is also harsh to
grain. By using grain chilling, partial
drying is possible, through cold
dehumidified air which is more
economical and gentle to the grain. The
advantage is the grain coming out of
the dryer at a higher moisture content,
and then 1-2% of moisture is lost in the
cooling process. The drying effect
varies with the moisture content of the
grain. With more moisture, the drying
effect is up to 2% and below 14%
moisture content, drying effect is 0.2%.
The chart below illustrates chances of
mold formation are highest at
temperature above 25 Deg C & with grain moisture
level of ~15%. If the ambient RH value is high, through
aeration, the grain would get further moist and lead to
infestation & mold formation. By cooling the grain,
storing at even moisture level of 16% becomes risk free.
The grain chilled raw material corn will have the same
harvest freshness and shape, eventually leading to
improved milling performance.
Grain chilling proves to be a strong value addition tool
for the feed pellet. During pelletisation, the
conventional cooling from the ambient air is not
sufficient to achieve the complete cooling of the core
pellet. This results in higher risk of stress cracks, making
it prone to powdery surface. By preservation cooling,
the pellets is cooled to the core and hardened. The end-
product is easy to transport and ideal for bird and
animal consumption.
Aeration in silos in tropical countries
Aeration uses ambient air which is not a solution. The
ability of that air to reduce the heat is limited under
tropical & desert conditions, where the ambient
temperature is higher. Secondly, relative humidity is
higher in tropical zone which leads in moisturizing the
grain. The air is only able to take the excess heat from
the grain which is above ambient temperature. Also,
there is a risk of moisture migration in the grain silo
which leads to mold formation. Therefore, the
temperature of the bulk grain remains relative higher
which results in high dry matter loss (weight loss) of
carbohydrates and water accumulation in the grain
mass.
Conclusions
Cooling the maize immediately (after harvest?) is the
key for conserving the freshness and quantity. The corn
shape is maintained till it is unloaded. By combination of
drying and grain cooling, 30% of power cost can be
saved. In case, a feed mill is just using a processing silo
and not for storage, even then grain used within 2
months' time also needs be cooled to avoid unhygienic
perspective. There is no need of insulation for the silo if
grain is chilled using grain chiller. It requires only 3
weeks of running of unit for archiving achieving the set
temperature inside the silo. The cooled maize will
remain cooler for longer duration which is also free from
insects and molds. The feed producer need not to use
any chemical/fumigation inside the silo bins. It is true
the insects developed immunity towards fumigation and
even fumigation can never be a success as the gas
cannot penetrate into the entire silo. Whereas the grain
chiller can cool the complete bulk in the silo bins. The
end quality of the feed pellet is free from mycotoxins
and fine finish (no stress cracks on the pellet). Therefore,
cooling corn before processing and cooling feed pellet
will give better out come in quality as well as quantity.
For further information about the technology, please contact
pari@graintechnik.com
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Despite worldwide milk prices
remaining at low levels over the last
few years, demand for dairy products
has held steady, especially in many
South Asian countries. Now that prices
are returning to higher levels,
producers have an opportunity to
achieve better profits by increasing the
level of production. Good rumen
health, quality feedstuffs and
appropriate management practices can
all help ensure that cows have the
energy they need to support increased
milk production.
Energy is the key
The secret of efficient milk production
relies on satisfying cow requirements.
Cow comfort, proper management and
adequate nutrition will pay back
producers with robust fertility,
consistent milk output and minimal
incidence of health problems. Each of
these depends directly or indirectly on
the cow's energy status.
A positive energy balance relies on
feedstuffs of the appropriate quantity and quality, along
with the type of environment and good management of
critical phases like dry and transition periods. Energy
demands can in fact rise, based on climate, walking
distances inside the farm, adequate space at the feed
bunk and animal density.
However, it is undoubted, that feed quality and its
utilisation by dairy cows play main role in cow energy
balance.
Ruminants are special
From the cow's perspective, the energy issue is not
primarily related to milk production but rather to her
very survival.
Cows naturally produce milk to feed their calves.
However, in the case of an energy gap, they will first
discontinue reproduction, followed by reduction or total
discontinuation of milk production, just in the attempt
to improve the likelihood of their own survival.
This explains why fertility and milk production fall when
a cow's energy demands are not satisfied. Nowadays,
this situation is becoming more and more dramatic, as
genetic selection in favour of increasingly productive
animals results in animals which can produce more milk,
but with higher management and nutrition
Energy: the key factor for
efficient milk productionPaolo Fantinati, BIOMIN
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requirements—particularly in terms of
energy and protein.
It is safe to assume that cows are often
in negative energy balance –expending
more energy than is consumed—
especially during early part of lactation.
While it is relatively easy to fulfil
protein requirements by optimising the
amino acids profile at the intestinal
level, satisfying the energy requirement
of a cow is a real challenge.
Cows, being ruminants, are very special
animals. Their diet composition needs
to contain a minimum amount of fibre
to ensure proper health and to avoid
diseases such as acidosis.
Unfortunately, fibre does not provide
them the same amount of energy as
other feedstuffs e.g. grains, sugars or
fats.
Ruminants rely on the rumen, a special
part of their gastrointestinal tract, for
around 70% of their energy. More
precisely, energy is produced through
the fermentation of feedstuffs by
rumen microflora, a complex ecosystem
made of bacteria, fungi and protozoa.
Working in synergy to ensure their
growth, rumen bacteria produce large
quantities of volatile fatty acids (VFAs),
as by-products of their metabolic activities, and these
VFAs are the main source of energy for the cow.
To ensure a healthy population of microorganisms, we
need to provide grains which are the main energy
source for bacteria and fibre to stimulate rumen
motility, rumination and saliva production—activities
that are necessary to keep animals healthy.
Feedstuff quality
How is it possible to improve rumen function and fulfil a
cow's energy demands?
First, we need to enhance fibre digestion. Fibre occupies
a certain amount of space in the rumen, but is less
fermentable and has a lower energy production
capacity than grains.
One suggestion is to use forages with high fibre
digestibility and to feed them especially to transition
and first lactation animals, as they have a higher energy
demand. In addition, good quality fermented silage and
mould-free forages will favour intake and sustain rumen
fermentations.
Considering grains and by-products, we need to be
generous with them in order to cover the space
remaining in the rumen after having satisfied the fibre
requirements. A cow producing 32 kg of milk with a
feed intake of 22 kg of dry matter should be fed at least
6 kg of starch and 1.2 kg of sugar depending on the
quality of forages. This corresponds roughly to 20 kg of
corn silage and 7 kg of ground corn plus 0.7 kg of
molasses.
Quality feedstuffs should not have anti-nutritional
factors, e.g. mycotoxins, that can make energy
production less efficient. Mycotoxins reduce feed
quality.
During the 2016 BIOMIN World Nutrition Forum,
experts reported that mycotoxin contamination can
reduce the quality and nutritive value of feedstuffs.
Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites of fungi and
mould that widely contaminate grains, forages and
silages. They exert a negative effect on a cow's health,
fertility, rumen microorganisms and rumen function.
In recent research conducted in South Asia, Kiyothong
et al. (2012) showed that feeding dairy cows a total
mixed ration (TMR) naturally contaminated with
multiple mycotoxins, can reduce the rumen bacterial
population, as well as protozoa and fungi. This
translated into a reduction in volatile fatty acids, leaving
less energy available for the cows. The application of a
mycotoxin deactivating feed additive was able to
resolve the situation and increase milk production and
fat percentage.
Conclusions on rumen health
The rumen is the main organ of energy production in
cattle and the quantity of outputs depends on

GMP+ International partners
with China
BFIA represents feed companies (Feed
Ingredients, Mixed Feeds) in the Beijing
province, China. Many of its members
are focused on export of feed
ingredients worldwide. It was founded
in 1986, as a non-profit organization.
BFIA has six professional committees
serving for the government, more than
100 members, including livestock, feed
and feed additive manufacturers,
ingredient suppliers, equipment
manufacturers and companies that supply other
products, services and supplies to feed manufacturers.
As a key segment of the animal production chain, BFIA
has close contact with their members and government
authorities. BFIA has close contact with their members
and government authorities. They also support
members on legislation and regulations of sustainable
development program including feed safety assurance
through promotion and clarification.
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Feed Certification scheme with the GMP+ Feed Safety
Assurance (GMP+ FSA) module. At this moment, more
than 16,600 companies located in 80 countries are
already GMP+ FSA certified worldwide. GMP+
International aims to provide an international platform
on feed safety assurance and to facilitate feed
companies regarding feed safety assurance. For that
reason GMP+ International continuously seeks
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and following animal production chain through
partnership with trade associations and food
companies; and it appreciates BFIA's partnership very
much. In China, almost 100 Chinese feed (ingredient)
suppliers are GMP+ FSA certified.
BFIA and GMP+ International aim to support application
of proper feed safety assurance by BFIA's members in
accordance with the international standard. They
support international and domestic marketing and
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also to work with long term sustainable programs.
In 2016,the China feed industry was continually on
production restructuring. Although the number of the
feed and feed additives enterprises in China was down
from 13,236 in 2015 to 11,627 in 2016, the production
of feed still has an increased by 4.5% and reached at
209.18 million tons compared with 2015. Now, China
feed industrial system is getting more mature and
efficient. Maturation is also about getting more focus on
ensuring the safety of feed production for production of
safe animal products for consumers.
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feedstuffs' quality, rumen health and
microbial balance.
A healthy rumen will be able to
squeeze more energy from both
forages and grains, giving more values
to feedstuffs (silages and hays)
prepared by farmers and to
concentrates offered by feed millers.
For this reason, there is the need to
optimise rumen function to keep
rumen microbiota healthy. Key actions are to avoid
drops in rumen pH, to favour beneficial bacteria growth
and to avoid any poisoning substance such as
mycotoxins.
Bunk management (proper and homogeneous mixing,
adequate fibre particle size, proper humidity) is
fundamental for rumen equilibrium. Also, stimulating
rumen bacteria with proper prebiotic strategy (like with
autolyzed yeasts) can ensure a better rumen
environment, a more controlled pH and a higher energy
output.
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INDUSTRY NEWS Think Grain Think Feed - Volume 3 | Issue 11 | Sep 2017
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GM Crops: only facts based decision
can pave the way in India
It is said that for those who believe, no
proof is needed, and for those who do
not, no proof is possible. Into which
category should one slot a
parliamentary committee, chaired by
Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury, on
“genetically modified crops and their
impact on environment”? Six institutes
of the Indian Council of Agricultural
Research (ICAR) told the committee
that their research showed that the sole
GM crop approved for large-scale
cultivation in India, that is, Bt cotton
which has the bollworm-killing Cry 1Ac
gene and a variant, implanted in it from
a soil bacterium, is safe on the basis of
animals fed with its leaves and oilcake.
The Central Avian Research Institute at
Izatnagar in Bareilly, said it had fed Bt
cotton, Bt brinjal, transgenic corn and
Bt rice to broiler chicken of up to 42
days from nine years from 2003 to
2011. It said the response in terms of
body-weight gain, feed intake, feed-
conversion efficiency, immune
response, carcass attributes and organ
yield for both GM crops and non-GM
crops was similar.
The Central Sheep and Wool Research
Institute at Avikanagar in Rajasthan conducted a study.
They found no difference in the growth performance of
lambs that were given feed containing Bt cottonseed
and conventional cottonseed.
The Indian Veterinary Research Institute also at
Izatnagar studied goats fed with Bt cottonseed. On
post-mortem examination, none of the goats—whether
fed on Bt cottonseed or non-transgenic cottonseed
showed lesions of toxicity. The share of this mixture in
total feed intake was 25% and the animals were fed the
diet for 90 days.
The National Dairy Research Institute at Karnal in
Haryana conducted a study for four weeks on cows to
see the side effects of the toxic transgenes in Bt cotton
and their absorption in milk. Cows in both the control
and non-control groups improved their body weight
during the study period and the weight gain was similar.
CICR carried out a field study involving a team of
scientists for two years (2007-2009) by tethering six
goats in one hectare of Bt cotton and one hectare of
conventional cotton. They were fed continuously on the
crops for four months and there were no differences in
any biological aspects of the two sets of animals.
The Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai
conducted a “systematic study” with Bt cottonseed as a
feed for fish common carp.
On this basis, and the literature on the subject, ICAR
told the committee it had drawn the following
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conclusions on the impact of GM crops
on animal health:
(a) More than two decades of proven
history indicates safe use of GM crops
as feed to animals.
(b) Scientific methods used for the
assessment of the safety of GM crops
as food and feed are harmonized
globally over the years.
(c) Bt cotton, Bt brinjal and GM mustard
assessed by Indian regulators has
proved to be safe as feed to animals.
(d) No deleterious effect of GM plants
approved for animal feed has been
described.
(e) Gene constructs used for creating
insect-resistant and herbicide-tolerant
plants tested by appropriate bio-
molecular methods are safe for animal
feeds.
(f) Methods used for safety assessment
and recommendations of new plants for
use as animal feed are appropriate for
detection of any ill-effect on animal
health and performance.
(g) The absence of recombinant DNA,
either as whole gene or gene fragment
in animal products, milk, meat and eggs
was confirmed in the results of 12
publications, based on several hundred
samples.
But the parliamentary committee is not
convinced. It notes that feeding trials of Bt cotton on
some animals have been of very short duration. It is
surprised that these trials were conducted “on a very
limited number of animals” when they should have been
done on a large number of animals and over “at least 2-
3 generations”. The committee is also “wary of the
methodology” opted by ICAR for conducting these
trials.
Once the safety of Bt cotton on animal health is
established, the technology should be recommended to
farmers through a package of practices.
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)
has declared that the GM mustard hybrid, DMH-11, is
safe for cultivation and recommended to the
government in May that it should be allowed for
commercial cultivation, when the Supreme Court is yet
to decide on the matter. The committee ignores the
reasons given by the GEAC.
It ignores that fact that GEAC had consulted all
stakeholders before advising the government. The
committee recommends a thorough “consultation with
the concerned government agencies, experts,
environmentalists, civil society, and other stakeholders
so that the nation is very clear about all its probable
impacts before taking a call in the matter”. This is what
happens when fact-finding committees turn fault-
finding ones.
Source : Financial Express

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The 6th Annual General Body
meeting of INFAH held recently in
Mumbai, was attended by close to
100 industry colleagues
representing Indian Animal Health
&Nutrition Industry.
Dr. D.K Dey , Vice President-INFAH,
expressed in the welcome note that
the role of INFAH has become more
significant to meet the new
challenges, adopt new culture and
practices, be more proactive towards
our role in policy making decisions
and overall creating new opportunity
for sustainable growth by adopting
best professional and ethical
practices.
Dr. Arun Atrey , President-INFAH,
appreciated the support of all
members of INFAH to create some
new milestones which would give a
new direction to its future growth.
INFAHs initiatives has resulted in
FDCs, mention of withdrawal periods
of products labels, scientific representation of AMR
issues, Nil GST on Feed Supplements, High Visibility
of INFAH at GAHC in collaboration with HFA.
"The Growth of any Industry is linked with the quality
and availability of the desired talent. It's essential
that we continue to make our industry lucrative for
the scientist community. The Sub Committee on
Human Resources has already started working in
spreading the awareness regarding the Industry", he
added.
"Animal Health being a unique area, it's possible that
our requirements in terms of the drug laws and
practices could be different. We need to continue to
have a dialogue with Scientists and regulators to
work towards creating the best possible practices for
the Industry which can be scientifically as well as
commercially justified", he said.
This was followed by an insightful presentation on
Status Update with respect to Goods & Service Tax
(GST) representations by INFAH & its outcome was
made by Mr. Satish Pasrija (Past President &
Chairman Sub Committee on Feed Supplements).
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Exemption of GST on Animal Feed
Supplements/ Animal Feed Additive
Including DCP is accomplished due
to well-coordinated efforts of INFAH .
Mr. Vijay Teng , General Secretary-
INFAH emphasized that the journey
of INFAH will always remain
challenging due to ever changing
regulatory environment and
continual demand for cost effective
solutions.
During the AGM, few insightful
presentations were also made by
Guest Speakers. Mr. Jayesh Udeshi, Company
Secretary, Virbac India emphasized that becoming a
company director has become a very serious
business and should not be undertaken lightly or
unadvisedly.
Shri R. S. Sodhi Managing Director, GCMFF (AMUL),
shared rich insights on Indian Dairy Industry,
Opportunities for Animal Health Industry, Major
Hurdles/Road Blocks of Dairy Industry which may be
the opportunities for animal Health Industry,
Possible Opportunities for animal health Industry,
Breeding and feeding are the major and valuable
inputs of dairy husbandry.
Mr.Sunil Madhok, Strategy Consultant, & Ex-Director
of Pfizer India, highlighted that India ranks 1st in
Milk Production, 3rd largest in production of Poultry
Eggs, ranks 5th largest in production of Poultry Meat
yet India Animal Health Market is 1.6% of Global
Market. The GAP between being leading Dairy &
Poultry Producer vs. the size of the Animal Health
Market reflects an element of the existing potential
to expand the market.
Dr. P.G. Phalke, Treasurer-INFAH conducted the AGM
proceedings.
On the occasion of the 6th AGM, INFAH Recognized
the contribution of individuals towards development
of AH sector in the form of “INFAH Award”.
The awards were presented to Dr. Vilas Adhikari for
his exemplary contribution to society at large and
Animal Health Industry in particular. The INFAH
awards were presented to Mr. Ravindra. Kumar
Agrawal(Visionary& Founder of Natural Remedies)
for his exemplary contribution to society at large and
Animal Health Industry in particular. The INFAH
awards were presented to Mr. Sushil Agrawal,
Chairman-Indian Herbs For his exemplary
contribution to society at large and Animal Health
Industry in particular.
Dr. Vijay Makhija proposed vote of thanks.
"China feels sorry that the United
States has given up on continuing
negotiations to resolve this case,"
said spokesman Gao Feng. Beijing's
first official response to the U.S.
request to the World Trade
Organization.
The U.S. government requested a
WTO panel be set up to investigate
Chinese tariff-rate-quotas (TRQs) for
wheat, rice and corn, the trade body said recently.
The U.S. Trade Representative said as early as
December that China - the world's biggest grains
market - did not maximise its used of TRQs even
though global prices of the three commodities were
lower than its domestic prices.
China said its tariff-rate system was in line with its
commitments to the WTO and the relevant rules,
according to the ministry spokesman.
Source: Reuters
China reaction to U.S. on grain import
quota dispute
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INDUSTRY NEWS Think Grain Think Feed - Volume 3 | Issue 11 | Sep 2017
Soya: High carryover stock may save
the day for crushing industry
Good August rains, along with record
carryover stock of soyabean from last
year's crop, may help ease pricing
pressures for the crushing industry and
boost exports.
Trade has estimated a carryover stock of
1.5-2 million tonnes, based on the crop
size of 11.5 million tonnes in 2016-17.
Higher carryover stock may help the
crushing industry with availability of seeds,
thereby containing a possible bullish price
trend emanating from lower acreage.
A sluggish beginning of sowing in the
ongoing kharif season caused loss of
acreage. Weather uncertainty also hit the
crop. This prompted experts to estimate
lower soyabean production for 2017-18;
however, initial estimates will take some
time as rains continue to lash growing
regions in several States.
Davish Jain, President, Soyabean
Processors Association of India (SOPA),
highlighted the key concerns troubling
growers, traders and exporters.
Weather pattern
“The August rains came at a crucial time
of plant growth. But concerns still remain.
The acreage has already gone down and
the weather pattern is not as good as it
was last year. So production will take a hit.
But the silver lining is that we will have a
carryover stock of 1.5-2 million tonnes,
which will not squeeze the availability of
seeds for crushing,” he said.
The area coverage under soyabean, as on August 25, was
down 7.3 per cent at 104.9 lakh hectares, compared to 113
lakh hectares at the same period last year. According to
SOPA, arrivals of soyabean were at 74 lakh tonnes (lt) in
October-July, up from 54.5 lt a year ago, while stocks with
farmers are at 30.9 lt, up from 796,000 tonnes a year ago.
However, there is widespread concern among the industry
players about losing export competitiveness due to costlier
domestic production. According to sources, Indian
soyameal is currently $30-50 per tonne costlier in the
international market. Addressing the farmers' concerns, the
government increased MSP on soyabean for the 2017-18
crop year to Rs. 3,050/quintal from Rs. 2,775/quintal last
year.
Further, while a reduction in sowing area will dent
production, soyabean prices may not escalate thanks to a
huge carryover stock. “Farmers always anticipate better
prices. Several farmers are now holding last year's stock.
More than 2 million tonnes is being carried forward. This
will offset the drop in production,” said Rajesh Agarwal,
former president of SOPA.
According to Agarwal, excess availability will help crushing
with better price parity. “The crushing industry is in a dire
state. Many units are either not operational or running at
lower capacity. Crushing couldn't take place because of
higher domestic prices and lower global market,” he added.
Angel Commodities, a brokerage house, noted that the
most active soyabean futures contract for October delivery
on NCDEX may have its largest weekly loss in more than 16
months due to weak physical demand on rising input costs.
On NCDEX, soyabean futures fell more than Rs. 195, or 6
per cent, during the week to trade at Rs. 3,082/quintal.
Source: Business Line
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