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Making poultry feed more sustainable
Problem
The tool addresses the dependence of poultry in the UK on soya.
Solution
The tool offers potential alternatives to organic soya which could be grown in the UK.
Description
The tool shows two alternatives to organic soya: oilseed rape and sunflower seeds. It is a written report providing information and research outlines regarding their potential in poultry feedstuff. The nutritional differences of different crops are described in detail and agronomic advice on how to grow the crops is provided.
Aimed at organic farmers in the UK, but relevant to all northern European countries.