Brussels, 06/02/2015 (Agence Europe) - Compound feed production in the EU was estimated at 153.6 million tonnes in 2014, 0.6% less than in 2013, according to data provided by FEFAC (European Feed Manufacturers' Federation) members published on Thursday 5 February.
While pig feed and cattle feed production dropped by 1.0% and 1.5% respectively, poultry feed saw its volume of production grow by 0.6%.
The Russian ban on the import of EU agri-food products, in place since February 2014, has had a significant effect on pig feed production and has put additional pressure on farmers, especially pig and dairy farmers. The good availability of fodder due to favourable weather conditions and the sharp drop in dairy prices significantly affected the demand for compound feed for dairy cows, which did not benefit at all from the 5% increase in milk deliveries in 2014. (LC)