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.

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.

The partnership focused on four key themes: Responsible Sourcing, Regenerative Agriculture, Circular Ingredients and Feeding Innovations, providing a roadmap for the animal protein supply chain to implement sustainability measures and foster partnerships that send strong market signals.

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