Summer Newsletter 2023
The molasses market continues to remain firm due to strong local demand in origin from ethanol and smaller than expected crops. The Russia/Ukraine situation also continues to impact on prices
ED&F Man NBA Feed Efficiency
Balanced diets will be crucial if current market opportunities are to be exploited. Molasses based blends can play a cost-effective role in diet formulation.
ED&F Man Dairy Farmer Buffer Feeding
Getting the most from grazing will be a priority this spring, so while it will be important to ensure cows are given every opportunity to maximise grass intakes and utilise it effectively, it also means attention needs to be paid to the formulation and delivery of buffer feeds.
Science needed to underpin carbon calculators
Responding to the challenge of reducing carbon dioxide and other GHG emissions is possibly the biggest issue to face livestock producers for many years, according to Dr Phil Holder from ED&F Man.
Regupro vs Regumaize
In a ration, the aim is for total dietary sugar to make up around 6% of the dry matter
Market Update Festive Special 2022
The molasses market continues to be firm but with good global supply. Global ocean freight remains the key driver with shipping costs now more than double what they were 12 months ago and no imminent sign of easing.