Asian Agribiz Podcasts

With poultry being the most popular meat globally, it is inevitable that the sector draws in a plethora of news addressing challenges, opportunities, and solutions. As consolidation takes place and production grows, the big push now is towards sustainability and animal welfare. At our satellite webinar last week ahead of the Broiler Feed Quality Conference in Q1 2024, we had more than 200 delegate...

Group sow housing is gaining ground in Asia, where animal welfare is growing in importance. The concept offers an environment for more than one sow to lie down, stand up, and turn around during their pregnancy instead of being confined to crates.   In this podcast, Mikael Kirk, CEO of Agrisys, a supplier of swine farm equipment from Denmark, discusses how group sow housing outperforms crate system...

Challenges in the seafood and aquaculture industry were highlighted in a recent sector report in Asian Meat Magazine , focusing on rising production cost and retail prices. Processed seafood, which is convenient, affordable, and abundantly available currently needs more promotion and marketing to lure consumers. This is due to price volatility, high feed prices, and supply constraints. However, ch...

Research has proven that clay is effective as a multi-mycotoxin binder. However, not all clay-based mycotoxin binders are the same. In this podcast, Erika Kusuma Wardani, Clariant's Regional Manager Asia Pacific for Feed Business, details what makes them different in terms of the mining and production process. She also explains key parameters to determine the quality of a clay-based mycotoxin bind...

The rapid transformation of the livestock production sector in Asia currently presents a great opportunity and a favorable time to adopt sustainability in farming and across the value chain. With a growing population, demand too is putting pressure on animal protein production, particularly chicken meat because it is affordable. Hence Asian Agribiz's focus on sustainable broiler production on Sept...

Weather remains a focus for US corn and soybean farmers, as overly dry or wet weather can impact final yields. Mac Marshall, VP of Market Intelligence at United Soybean Board, shares his insights on this dynamic and trends regarding corn and soybean demand. In this podcast with Asian Agribiz , he discusses: • Corn and soybean harvest for the current planting season • The main markets for South Ame...

Now that Thailand has a new prime minister following a three-month impasse, the wheel of the economy is expected to move smoother, not that the animal protein sector saw a slowdown! The thing about Thailand is that while setting the bar for the rest of the industry in Asia, it does face challenges. But those hurdles are crossed almost immediately. When exports contract, new markets are south and w...

By 2035, Southeast Asia's population is expected to increase by 12% from 670 million in 2020 to 750 million. Demand for food will grow in tandem, hence the growing conversations and emphasis on supply, imports, and waste reduction. The mounting pressure on food supply is real, given that in Asia, more than 40% of food loss occurs throughout commodity supply chains at the post-harvest level—between...

Asia is emerging as the main driver in restoring the global economy fueled by a vibrant food industry. Food manufacturers are expanding their operations and seeking new solutions to enhance the capacity and efficiency of their production lines. Asian Agribiz talks to Axel Arras, Chairman of FPT Food Process Technology, to learn about the demand for machinery and equipment in the region. This podca...

In a surprising move this week, China chose to lift the import tariff on Australian barley- which has stood at 80% since 2020. In the peak of 2017/18, China imported 6.3mt of barley from Australia, which then dropped to negligeable levels after 2020. Why did they choose to do this? The answer- Food security.

Amid a bumpy playing field, producers and retailers are raising innovation antennas to mine market share, even as animal protein prices rise. Many are using analytics to better understand consumers, categories, competitors, and retail capabilities. McKinsey suggests that to make market-beating decisions, companies should mine insights from a combination of four lenses namely consumer understanding...

Since several players in the Horeca industry in Asia have expressed their commitment to source cage-free eggs only, producers in the region are preparing to meet demand. Asian Agribiz learns from Dietmar Tepe, Managing Director of KAT, the German Association for Controlled Alternative Animal Husbandry that provides a testing system for eggs from alternative husbandry systems, that shifting to cage...

Indonesia has been lighting up the headlines on our website and magazines for the right reasons. With its economy focused on local production and consumption, many local enterprises, particularly in poultry, are expanding while bigger players are eyeing exports. At the same time, we see a crunch with other proteins like pork and canned fish.

The availability and price of feed raw materials continue to be a big concern for feed, livestock, and poultry producers in Asia. Hence various markets are looking for ways to ensure their local industries get the supply they need. Some, unsurprisingly, continue to turn to imports. Others look more for locally available supplies and/or seek alternative ingredients. But are these alternatives worth...

One of the main goals of producers is to lower production costs, and bulk of these costs are feeds. With that, many are looking into utilizing alternative ingredients. But is it really feasible? Can those really be an alternative to the typical ingredients? Dr Rommel Sulabo, Professor at the University of the Philippines Los Baños talks about how we can properly utilize these alternative ingredien...

The focus on sustainability in livestock production is growing and producers in Asia are in a sweet spot as the industry consolidates and modernizes. An interesting observation is that conversations about sustainable transitions have evolved beyond climate change and includes effects of production across the value chain, on the environment and society. These include, land use, food waste, CO2 emis...

The latter half of 2023 holds promise, although analysts predict a recovery that must navigate cautious trends. Despite the likelihood of consumers accepting higher prices, their pursuit of cheaper food and good bargains will persist. In this pursuit, the online realm will play a crucial role as virtual retail channels receive a significant boost and expansion. Within South and Southeast Asia, a k...

Meat and seafood are being consumed in different ways in Asia, thanks to cultural openness, cuisines and preference. Suppliers are using technology to cater to precision portioning, as different cuts, weight measurements and shape of meats are changing. Eric Gohres, Vice President Asia Pacific of Marelec Food Technologies tells Asian Agribiz that: 1)     Cultural exchange, urbanization and populat...

Today I would like to explore how Thailand's agri-food giant, CP Foods innovates and expands while weaving sustainability into its value chain, alongside its aspirations to become the 'Kitchen of the World'. The Chearavanont family-controlled company is not only one to admire, but also one that inspires other companies in the animal protein industry in Asia.

Feed is back in the spotlight with producers bent on cutting costs and raising productivity. This can be addressed on many fronts, which is what Asian Agribiz will do at its upcoming Broiler Feed Quality Conference which will be streamed on four consecutive Monday's beginning July 24. We also see a continuous search for solutions to cool feed prices. This includes new robust strains of corn seeds...

Stress, caused by various factors, is a big issue in pig production. It is present throughout a pig's life, and depending on the situation, may not be necessarily harmful. Isa Q. Tan talks with Dr Karl Alexander Fabros, Technical Consultant-Swine at Elanco Malaysia, to better understand what stress is, what triggers it, when it becomes a concern, and how it impacts health and productivity. He also...

What is next for Asian poultry? Or is it who is next? Most poultry businesses in Asia are family run and as the second generation prepares to take over, there is much expectation but also curiosity as to what new things they will bring to the industry. From new management thinking to innovative products, the challenges to implement are many but so are the opportunities.

The Pacific Northwest (PNW) is quite distinct in terms of logistics and the quality of the soybean from the area. The soybeans coming from the area have a specific quality profile. While lower in protein, they have a high concentration of amino acids. In this podcast, Seth Naeve, Associate Professor and Soybean Agronomist from the University of Minnesota, discuss why the PNW is becoming more attra...

Asia is being touted as the world's consumption growth engine with a USD 10 trillion growth opportunity over the next decade. In Asia, Vietnam has long been a rising star. Its economy and consumers are far from greying. In fact, within the next decade, it is expected to draw in 36 million more consumers. Near-term risks aside, companies like BaF, V Food and Vinh Hoan, among others are growing and...

The past weeks have seen some positive movements in the economy in Asia and it is reflected in both demand for animal protein and company profits. At the same time, producers are looking for ways to raise income with value addition and by stabilizing production costs. In Thailand we see restaurant business growth and export strategies, while in India and Indonesia, the move towards value addition...