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Sustainability in Feed Production

Alltech, KSU form research alliance for sustainable farming techniques, modern farming

With a global population of nine billion expected by 2050 and fewer resources with which to feed them,the agribusiness industry will require major technological leaps in order to keep pace with a growing population while also preserving natural resources for future generations. For this reason, Alltech and Kentucky State University (KSU) have formalized a joint research alliance to develop sustainable farming techniques and modern farming models.

Brand Insights

Rethinking calf nutrition: 5 reasons to embrace vegetable proteins in CMRs

Hamlet Protein

Discover how enzyme-treated soy protein like Hamlet Protein’s HP 100 offers a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to traditional milk proteins in CMRs.

Rethinking calf nutrition: 5 reasons to embrace vegetable proteins in CMRs

Morillon Compact Hydrascrew silo unloader

The Morillon Compact Hydrascrew silo unloader is designed to discharge difficult flow material from flat bottom silos. With low power consumption and fewer carbon emissions, the unloader features direction transmission with a hydraulic motor.

Cow-calf stage significant contributor of greenhouse gases

The cow-calf stage is the most significant contributor of greenhouse gases during beef production, according to a paper for the Journal of Animal Science which showed that overall beef production has a carbon footprint ranging from 10.7 kg to 22.6 kg of carbon dioxide equivalent per kg of hot carcass weight. In the cow-calf phase, the cow gives birth and nurses the calf until the calf is six to 10 months old.

Sustainability in Feed Production

Monsanto joins World Business Council for Sustainable Development

Monsanto Company has joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, and is offering the council's business ecosystems training course globally for employees. The course is designed to enhance employees’ awareness and understanding of the links between ecosystems and business.

Business & Markets

UK biofuel crops market outlook may be improved

A Home Grown Cereals Authority-led revision to regional greenhouse gas emissions figures could deliver financial benefits to growers and reopen market opportunities for arable crops in the biofuels supply chain, according to the group. The HGCA has been working with the Department for Transport and an industry consortium to revise a report that details the ability of UK regions to meet legally binding greenhouse gas emissions criteria under the Renewable Energy Directive.

Carbon Emissions Reduction

Delacon studies feed additives as carbon footprint reducers

The key to managing the livestock industry’s carbon footprint while continuing to supply the demand for meat likely lies in continued increases in efficiency, according to Delacon, which has focused on improved performance and economic profit, and the reduction of ammonia and odor emissions, in its product development.

Consumer Trends

Egg consumption provides good news

U.S. egg producers will face some of the biggest challenges they have ever seen over the next 12 months. Uncertainty surrounds just about every aspect of hen housing and welfare

Consumer Trends

Chicken marketing 101: Happiness is a sustainable bird

Customers are increasingly concerned about issues of sustainability, healthy lifestyles and the welfare of workers and animals in food production. In fact, their biggest request was for chicken marketers to develop a coherent narrative to help address these consumer demands.

Consumer Trends

Will enriched colonies satisfy US consumers?

As more U.S. egg producers adopt enriched colony housing it will be necessary for each producer to work to educate the public about the benefits of this type of housing for hens. Efforts like the in-house cameras at JS West, which is viewable via the Internet, need to be replicated at all farms with enriched colony housing. If the U.S. industry does not want to be forced into a completely cage-free future, then all houses need to provide an environment for hens that we are happy to have consumers view at any time.

Feed Mill Management

When new feed technology is both awe-inspiring and overwhelming

These technologies are quite exciting, allowing for faster processing, higher levels of efficiency and extraordinary capacity for data collection. The ability to do anything more quickly and efficiently is something to be celebrated, and that should be our approach to new feed technologies - even if it does cause a temporary sense of information overload.

Consumer Trends

Egg farms: Dealing with the yuck factor

The egg industry needs to be able to look at its own practices and the conditions on its farms, and try to minimize the instances that would make the consumer uncomfortable, even if the consumer isn’t visiting everyday. Integrated pest control programs on farms are important for good farm biosecurity and food safety, but also for good public relations.

Sustainability in Feed Production

Global pig industry supports ‘climate smart farming’ initiative

Whether you are a believer or not, a growing body of opinion considers climate change is all pervading. Even the British government’s chief scientist, Sir John Beddington is urging the pig industry to adopt “climate smart” agriculture.

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