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Alternative and emerging feed and forage resources in the Mediterranean region
CIHEAM > AGENDAS > Alternative and emerging feed and forage resources in the Mediterranean region
  • New advanced course organized by CIHEAM Zaragoza and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) with the collaboration of the FAO-CIHEAM Networks on Pastures and Forages (Mediterranean subnetwork) and on Sheep and Goats (Nutrition subnetwork).

Most livestock farms in the Mediterranean region rely on conventional resources such as cereals (i.e. corn, barley, wheat) and legumes (i.e. soybean) to feed their animals. These conventional feeds are often imported, with supply chains and prices subject to global geopolitical and economic circumstances that may condition the viability of the livestock industry in importing countries. To avoid this, both policy-makers and the livestock industry are increasingly promoting feed self-sufficiency. This strategy implies feeding animals with alternative and emerging feed and forage resources that could partially or fully replace the conventional imported feeds. These resources include forages, cereals and legumes fit to grow under local climatic conditions, or by-products from the food, fibre and fuel industry.

In this context, CIHEAM Zaragoza and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), with the collaboration of the FAO-CIHEAM Networks on Pastures and Forages (Mediterranean subnetwork) and on Sheep and Goats (Nutrition subnetwork), have organized a course to provide information on science-based advances and applied knowledge regarding the use of alternative and emerging feed and forage resources in the Mediterranean region. This will be achieved through interactive lectures and case studies showing innovative experiences on how alternative and emerging feeds could be used to solve practical problems related with animal feeding.

The course will be given by well-qualified lecturers from international and national research centres and universities of different countries. It is oriented towards public and private planners and decision-makers, technical advisors, livestock producers, R&D, industry and other professionals involved in the innovation of animal feeding and forage resource management. Apply now!

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