Feeds’ impact on animal agriculture’s environmental footprint [Infographic]

Animal feed significantly influences greenhouse gas emissions in animal agriculture and presents a substantial opportunity for emission reduction.

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Steven Kilger
September 20, 2023
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In early 2022, the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) collaborated with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to organize a Feed Systems Sustainability Summit aimed at advancing feed sustainability.

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