Reducing reliance on imported protein feed within a ruminant supply chain

Effaith: Economi, masnach, a sefydliadau/cwmnïau, Yr amgylchedd a chynaliadwyedd - byd natur a'r amgylchedd adeiledig, Cynhyrchu a diogelu cyflenwadau bwyd, Ymarfer, hyfforddiant a safonau proffesiynol, Dealltwriaeth, gwybodaeth a thrafodaeth gyhoeddus

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Livestock provide one third of the protein consumed by humans. Alternatives to imported soya, a key protein component of ruminant diets, are needed to provide food security. Participatory and scientific research led by Dr Christina Marley in IBERS enabled Waitrose and their producers to understand and overcome barriers to adopting home-grown protein forages as protein feed for ruminant livestock. The resulting removal of imported soya from beef, dairy and lamb production systems by a major UK food retailer has impacted on production and commerce, provided environmental benefits for the sector, and contributed to a 16.9% decrease in UK soya imports.

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Farmers, producers, retailers, environment.
Statws effaithWedi Cwblhau
Dyddiad effaith01 Ion 201231 Gorff 2020
Categori effaithEconomi, masnach, a sefydliadau/cwmnïau, Yr amgylchedd a chynaliadwyedd - byd natur a'r amgylchedd adeiledig, Cynhyrchu a diogelu cyflenwadau bwyd, Ymarfer, hyfforddiant a safonau proffesiynol, Dealltwriaeth, gwybodaeth a thrafodaeth gyhoeddus
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