Special edition: lowering feed's carbon footprint
Boosting, supporting sustainable practices
However, some countries and organizations are focusing on ways to support and promote the use of sustainable practices. And, novel feed development and use are considered a factor in a sustainable future, according to researchers from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences.
A Global Feed LCA Institute initiative looking to develop a database to register feed ingredients based on environmental performance.
In a similar, proactive approach, technology is being used in Brazil to support feed crop production, while protecting forest.
France’s Roullier Group recently sought €50m to support additional research and development efforts focused on animal nutrition, and Alltech E-CO2 opened in Australia to provide environmental assessment services.