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February 06, 2013

06/02/13: Using acidifiers to control salmonella; high food prices explained; Nigeria's rice mill plans

Biomin has published a technical article on controlling salmonella in animal feeds using acidifiers. Animal-derived protein and oil seed meal are the major sources of salmonella risk among feed materials, through which Salmonella may be introduced to industrial compound feed and feed mills. 

Why food prices high?  This article is pitched to a US audience but neatly explains the impact of weather on crops, feeds, meat supply and finally, prices.

This opinion piece by Punch looks at the Federal Government of Nigeria's plans to build 100 new rice mills. The article claims that the desire to be self-sufficient in rice production and processing is correct, direct involvement of the state in equipment procurement and running businesses is self-defeating.

Salmonella typhimurium
Salmonella typhimurium (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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