About 57 percent of the soybeans imported by the UK for animal feed comes from Brazil.
However, Brazilian soybean production is one of the drivers of the Amazon's deforestation, which has increased significantly sincte 2019. Cecar Revoredo-Giha and Montserrat Costa-Font discuss the options for the UK to make its livestock production sustainable.
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Pulses are leguminous crops harvested for dry protein-rich seed, with peas (pisum sativum) and beans (vicia faba) being the major crops in the UK.
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) was established in 2012 through the merger of the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) with Barony, Elmwood and Oatridge Colleges. Through these institutions, we can trace our lineage back over 100 years.
The livestock industry is an integral part of the agricultural sector, encompassing various aspects of animal husbandry and production. It plays an important role in global food security and supports the livelihoods of millions of people worldwide.
Animal nutrition plays a crucial role in livestock agriculture for several reasons, as it directly impacts the health, productivity, and overall wellbeing of farm animals.
This topic refers to the whole food supply chain, from farm fork, and all the products and services that contribute to food production.
Farming is intricately connected to the environment in various ways. The relationship between agriculture and the environment is a critical aspect of modern farming practices. Please share information, resources, tools and experiences on the multifaceted dimensions of how farming intersects with the environment.
