Japan’s compound feed demand this year will stay flat as ASF, avian influenza, and the Covid-19 pandemic appear to have limited impact, industry sources said. Data from Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries show that in January-June 2021, output at 135 of Japan’s feedmills amounted to 13.54mt of compound feed, down 1% from 13.68mt a year ago. A feedmiller expects 2021 output at around 24mt, flat from a year ago. He added that the outlook for 2022 is also stable, provided diseases remain under control and freight prices ease.