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is a source of calcium and used in dairy mineral packs for milking cows. SilvAir®


has been developed as part


CARGILL PRESENTS NUTRITIONAL SOLUTIONS TO HELP REDUCE METHANE EMISSIONS AT TOTAL


DAIRY SEMINAR Innovative approaches to nutrition have a place in supporting reduced methane emissions in dairy cows, according to Cargill’s ruminant lead for west Europe, Sander van Zijderveld. Presenting at Total Dairy seminar (November 23, 2022), held in Warwickshire, UK, he said: “Increasing productivity is a proven way of reducing methane emission intensity, and we’ve been doing this for many years, with fewer animals producing larger yields more efficiently. But, going forward, direct dietary interventions will also play a role in reducing the carbon footprint in ruminant systems.” Dr van Zijderveld, who completed a


PhD in methane reduction at Wageningen University, added that one proven approach is the use of nitrate in ruminant diets to reduce enteric methane production. This technique, supported through extensive research by Cargill, involves the use of dietary nitrate to redirect hydrogen produced in the rumen during fermentation. “This hydrogen would usually combine


with carbon and produce methane,” he said. “But if it combines with calcium nitrate supplied in the diet then ammonia is produced. This ammonia can then be used in the milk production pathway.” More than 10 years of research into


the use of dietary nitrate, including peer- reviewed papers and trials in dairy and beef cattle, has led to the development of Cargill’s methane-reducing feed product SilvAir® This feed product is a carefully


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manufactured feed-grade calcium nitrate comprising 76% nitrate and 22.5% calcium, with a dry matter of 84%. “SilvAir works by ‘mopping up’ some of


the hydrogen produced in the rumen during fermentation of feedstuffs and reduces the amount available to combine with carbon to produce methane,” added Dr van Zijderveld. “Instead, this ammonia is used as a starting point for milk protein production. “Including SilvAir in dairy diets at the


recommended rates has been shown to cut methane emissions by up to 10%, with no negative impact on performance. This represents a reduction in the production of CO2


equivalent of 1kg per cow per day when


included at a rate of 1.6% of the total diet dry matter in dairy diets.” The product also offers an alternative


source of dietary protein and calcium. Based on its nutritional value, 100g of SilvAir®


can


replace 40g of feed grade urea or 250g of soyabean meal in dairy diets. And 100g of SilvAir®


can replace 60g of limestone, which


of Cargill’s sustainability roadmap. “We are committed to helping farmers meet the production, welfare and environmental challenges by offering solutions that will promote greater sustainability,” he added. “Management, nutrition and feed additives will all play a role, and SilvAir®


is


a great example of a feed product that can help farmers meet these environmental challenges while maintaining production of the animal.” The product must be used in compound


feeds at the recommended inclusion rates, which are based on scientific research. Diets that include SilvAir®


must be reformulated to


ensure correct amounts of crude protein are supplied and excess levels are avoided. The product is authorised for use in


animal feed under EU regulations and in the UK, and it is included in the online carbon footprint calculator Cool Farm Tool’s listings of products, which can be used to adjust on-farm carbon footprint through reduced methane output.


FORMER MI5 DIRECTOR GENERAL SAYS HOME GROWN FOOD PRODUCTION IS INTEGRAL TO NATIONAL SECURITY AT NFU


LECTURE Former Director General of MI5, The Baroness Manningham-Buller LG DCB said home grown food production is integral to our national security, at the NFU’s 2022 Henry Plumb Memorial Lecture. In the current time of international crisis,


with conflicts such as the war in Ukraine putting pressure on energy security and global food supply, she said the Government needs to be consistent in planning for our food supply, as it is a part of the UK’s national infrastructure. Speaking at the event, she said: “I


believe that food is part of our critical national security, including the essential workers that grow it and harvest it, the farmers that produce our crops, meat, vegetables, fruit and even wine. “British farmers are under immense


pressure. The doubling of fertiliser prices, soaring energy costs, shortages of seasonal workers and apprehension about trade deals are all impacting the farmers that produce our food and we urgently need policy to address this. “Unless we pay serious and thorough


attention to our food security, we risk being increasingly subject to global shocks. We need to acknowledge that we should produce as much of our own food as possible and to be able to export what we can, both for growth in the UK economy and to help feed the world.” NFU President Minette Batters said: “It was an honour to have The Baroness


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Manningham-Buller speak at the NFU’s Henry Plumb Memorial Lecture. Lord Plumb was a remarkable man, and it was fitting to have such a prominent speaker give a lecture in his name. “I was pleased to hear The Baroness


say what the NFU has been highlighting for a number of years; that we must take British food security more seriously, particularly in a time when global volatility is threatening the stability of the world’s food production, food security and energy security. “As British farmers we produce both


climate-friendly food and renewable energy and we want to deliver more. For this to happen, we need our government to honour the commitments made by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to set a target for our nation’s food security, with a statutory duty to report on domestic food levels.”


FORFARMERS ANNOUNCES


REVISED STRATEGY 2025 In order to be better able to respond to rapidly changing market conditions ForFarmers has taken a fresh look at the basic principles of its Strategy 2025. This review has resulted in five more focused strategic principles whereby the emphasis is on an even more local market approach, differentiation and sustainability- focused innovation of feed concepts. ForFarmers aims for a consolidated return on average capital employed (ROACE) of at least 10% based on underlying operating profit (EBIT) by 2025. Since the launch of the strategy in 2020


the emphasis on making the agricultural sector more sustainable has grown, partly due to the accelerated proposal and implementation of measures under the EU Green Deal. In addition, prices of raw materials and energy have increased and become even more volatile as a result of the war in Ukraine. This has made it more difficult to pass on fluctuations in raw material prices. At the same time the current market conditions call for more consolidation and cooperation in the supply chain, from feed manufacturer to retailer.


Five more focused strategic principles The company state that: “ForFarmers


has the knowledge, expertise and resources to strengthen its position amid the changing market conditions. Its mission, For the Future of Farming, continues to be the guiding principle through which the company is fully focused on a sustainable livestock farming industry, both ecologically and economically. In anticipation of the strategy review, last year ForFarmers adjusted the way it works, assigning more responsibility to the local management teams. This provides the foundation for meeting the first principle of the revised strategy: the local teams are leading, to enable ForFarmers to work even more closely to the customer. The teams are supported by the central departments and draw on the knowledge and experience that is present within the group, for example in


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