FEED production in the Middle East region increased by 6.3 million tonnes (Mt) in 2022 but dropped 12.9Mt in Europe, according to survey data released yesterday in the 2023 Alltech Agri-Food Outlook. Europe saw the largest decrease in feed production of 4.7pc in its feed production due to issues that include the invasion in Ukraine and the spread of animal diseases, such as African swine fever and avian influenza. Together, the top 10 countries produced 64pc of the world’s feed production, with half of the world’s feed consumption concentrated in four countries: China; US; Brazil, and India. Pig feed production was down globally in 2022 by almost 3pc, with ASF and high feed prices depressed pig production in many countries. Poultry, fish, pet sectors liftThe poultry sector experienced increases in both layer and broiler feed production.
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