Biochem - Feed Safety for Food Safety®’s Post

New paper - on #insect #feeds in #aquaculture. We published a few weeks back an article – a bit niche – on "#Nudging the acceptance of insects-fed farmed fish among mature consumers" in Aquaculture Economics and Management, with Lucia Baldi, Maria Teresa Trentinaglia, and Massimo Peri In this article, we test the #acceptability of insect-based feed in farmed fish consumption. Insect-based feeds are widely considered a more #sustainable replacement for fish-based and plant-based feeds for aquaculture, providing better #nutrition to the fish, and it's part of a #circulareconomy. However, consumer acceptance of these products is often low. Here, we explored how #information and #priming influence the acceptability of insect-farmed fish among Italian consumers aged 55 and over, a conservative segment when it comes to #foodchoices. We show that informing or priming consumers with images of the environment and nature changes consumers’ beliefs about alternative feeds, indirectly increasing their consumption intentions. #Behaviouralinterventions can facilitate the acceptance of novel foods, and support the development of a more sustainable #aquaculture #system. Enjoy!

Benefits of low-input ruminant systems. #Pastureforlife flyer summarises benefits of pasture-fed farming including biodiversity restoration, nutritional benefits, and enhanced farm productivity. Includes #SEEGSLIP project https://ow.ly/tRqK50RE4tr #biodiversity #Herballeys #Multispeciesswards #animalhealth #animalwelfare #Omega3

Ever heard the fish tale about thriving aquaculture?  Organica Biotech's probiotics are revolutionizing the world of fish farming. From improving gut health to enhancing immune systems and nutrient absorption, our solutions minimize the need for antibiotics, ensuring healthier fish and happier farmers. Reach out to Organica Biotech to create thriving aquaculture environments today! #OrganicaBiotech #Organica #Aquaculture #FishFarming #Probiotics #SustainableFarming #ProbioticsInAquaculture

They move regularly! Our Black Angus livestock don't stay in the same meadow all the time. After a few days - the exact number depends on the weather, the season, the type of soil... - we move them to another paddock. Rotational grazing is one of the principles of agro-ecology. It involves moving the cattle regularly between several plots to avoid overgrazing.  At the Domaine, they even graze between the trees in our orchards. The benefits? 🌱 The grass grows back more optimally, without drawing on the soil's reserves. 🌱 This increases pasture productivity: the grass is richer in nutrients when it grows back. 🌱 Soil health is improved: the grass acts as plant cover and acts as a shield against all the elements that can degrade the soil (the sun, which dries out lessons, heavy rainfall). 🌱 The presence of animals helps plants to resist disease and pests, without the use of pesticides or fertilisers. 🌱 This encourages life in the soil, which is crucial to its porosity. 🌱 Faecal matter also helps to fertilise the soil. 🌱 Rotational grazing frees up a hunting ground for birds of prey, which help us to eradicate rodents that are harmful to our fruit trees. This creates a virtuous circle, with a fine balance between trees, crops and animals! --- Domaine de Graux is an agroecological farm. We're convinced that the future of mankind and the planet depends on a better harmony between agriculture and ecology. And we're determined to get our hands in the soil and show that this is not just a pipe dream. 🧑🏽🌾 🌿 Stay in touch! Subscribe to our Domaine de Graux Linkedin page to find out about upcoming news, events and talks related to agroecology and regenerative agriculture #agroecology #regenerativefarming #sustainability

Resilience: Agroecology promotes diverse and resilient food systems that can adapt to changing climatic conditions. It focuses on building healthy soils, enhancing biodiversity, and integrating crops and livestock, which helps buffer against extreme weather events like droughts.

Vegan farming emphasizes plant-based agriculture without using any animal by-products. This approach includes techniques like vegan organic agriculture and biocyclic vegan agriculture, focusing on sustainability and soil health. 🌱 Cover crops, such as Winter Rye, Common Buckwheat, and Crimson Clover, play a crucial role in managing soil erosion, fertility, and biodiversity. These crops can enhance soil health, increase microbial activity, and provide valuable nutrients for subsequent crops. 🌾🌍💬 #SustainableFarming #VeganicAgriculture #GreenLiving #Agroecology #VeganFarming #SustainableAgriculture #CoverCrops

When comparing healthy seedlings with traditional bare-root seedlings, it is vital to consider the advantages of the former. Healthy seedlings, cultivated with a strong emphasis on seedling health, tend to exhibit enhanced growth and maturation. They promote vigorous root structure and are associated with higher yields and better-quality produce. Furthermore, they contribute to increased crop production while ensuring safety, fostering educational awareness, and enabling the monitoring of nematological and soil-borne diseases. #ukulimanimboka #environmentallyfriendly #health #mensmentalhealth #healthyliving #organicfarmingrocks #keepitorganic #organicfarming #healthylifestyle #114greenfarm #watchthisspace #254kenya #organicgardening #agriculture #keepitlocal #mensmentalheathmatters #healthiswealth #mondaymotivation #monday #mondaythoughts #mondaythoughts #mondaymotivation #monday #agriculturelife #organic #mensmentalhealthmonth #organic #agriculturelife #mensmentalhealthmonth #mensmental

My fight against checkoff waste, fraud, and abuse is over. Reinvesting profits from our work helping the soybean checkoff reverse protein declines created powerful new science. Science teamwork discovered that combining agronomy, livestock nutrition, and sustainability measurement into an integrated whole has great power for good. Farm revenue can increase by billions of dollars and millions of tons of pollutants can be eliminated from air and water. Countless millions more people can be fed. Today we’re making the crop-livestock ecosystem discoveries the center of our mission. Websites are being revised. Brand Promise: Natural feed protects farmers, livestock, and ecosystems. Mission: ProteinforPeace.com. Let’s work together for science transparency, more farm success, healthier ecosystems, and more food to share. #Transparency #FoodSecurity #SustainableFarming #Agriculture #SoyProtein #CropImprovement #Farmers #SeedCompanies #Agronomists #Nutritionists #Ecosystems #Livestock #Export #Science #Checkoff #SeedToFeed #Teamwork #SoyValue #Proactivism #emissions #climate #Rainforests #nitrogen #sustainability #regenerative #soybeans #ESG #strategy #usda #commodities #corn #Pigs #chickens #cattle #malnutrition

One of the central themes of the piece examined circularity in aquafeed production and the effort being made to heighten the industry's environmental footprint. Learn More: https://buff.ly/4c07wDS #AnimalFeed #AnimalNutrition #FeedIndustry #AnimalHealth #AquaCulture

Thousands sacrificed their comforts and lives for our freedom. Today, countless individuals continue to work tirelessly to ensure our happiness and peace. Farmers are among these unsung heroes, toiling to feed us while facing numerous challenges. One of the most significant struggles they encounter is the lack of access to vital knowledge and information related to farming. In our current socioeconomic and climatic environment, sustainability is a pressing concern. However, access to knowledge, information, and innovation remains unevenly distributed, leaving many, particularly micro, small, and marginal farmers, at a disadvantage. Agrarian communities across our nation urgently need to adopt new and innovative solutions for resilience and sustainability. We commend the innovators who are tirelessly working to spread knowledge to the grassroots, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, has the tools they need to succeed. Our WhatsApp chatbot embodies this very idea—democratizing knowledge so that it is accessible to all in the domain. In technical and scientific fields like fisheries and aquaculture, farmers often lack the information they need about better management practices, input resources, and market linkages. This knowledge gap prevents them from utilizing resources sustainably and securing fair prices for their produce. Our goal is to continuously enhance this knowledge tool, making it an indispensable resource for farmers. There is still much to be done to improve the chatbot, and our team is diligently working on it. Until then, we wish you a Happy Independence Day and encourage you to join us in empowering our farmers.