Pig feed from biofuel residues saves land in Brazil

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ZantenBrazilian farmers who now feed their pigs with corn and soya meal can use co-products from the food and biofuel industries. Macauba kernel cake in particular is a sustainable alternative, said PhD student Beshir Ali. Pig farmers can save land and money.

Period21 Aug 2017

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  • TitlePig feed from biofuel residues saves land in Brazil
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletResource
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryNetherlands
    Date21/08/17
    DescriptionBrazilian farmers who now feed their pigs with corn and soya meal can use co-products from the food and biofuel industries. Macauba kernel cake in particular is a sustainable alternative, said PhD student Beshir Ali. Pig farmers can save land and money.
    Producer/AuthorAlbert Sikkema
    PersonsB.M. Ali, Hannah van Zanten