1、Agri-Food Outlook|2025Agri-Food Outlook|2025Despite Challenges,Feed Production Increased in 2024After a stagnant 2023,global feed production rebounded in 2024,according to Alltechs 2025 Agri-Food Outlook,which estimates that feed production expanded by 16.7 million metric tons(mt)in 2024,an increase

2、 of 1.2%.This growth achieved despite challenges such as highly pathogenic avian influenza(HPAI),climate fluctuations and economic uncertainty underscores the resilience and adaptability of the international agriculture industry.Now in its 14th year,Alltechs annual feed survey draws on data from 142

3、 countries and 28,230 feed mills.By analyzing compound feed production and prices collected by Alltechs global sales team and in partnership with feed associations and official data-collecting organizations the survey provides a comprehensive snapshot of global feed production.These insights serve a

4、s a barometer for the overall livestock industry,highlighting key trends across species,regional challenges and opportunities for growth.Most regions and species displayed modest growth in 2024,with poultry continuing to lead the way,albeit at a slower pace than in years past,likely due to disruptio

5、ns from HPAI in North America and the Asia-Pacific region.Ruminant feed production also made surprising gains but pet continued to blaze a path as the fastest-growing sector thanks to premiumization.Asia-Pacific stood alone as the only region to experience a decrease in feed production,due in part t

6、o a decline in China of 6.5 million mt.Disease outbreaks also played a significant role with African swine fever(ASF)and HPAI wreaking havoc across the globe.Nevertheless,the industrys adaptability,efficiency and willingness to meet challenges head-on paved the way for growth.Thanks to increased bio