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Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies

Evidences

15 results

Feed Conversion in Heifers with High RUP

29/08/2020 Go to Evidence

The 124 g LWG/kg DM represents the average feed conversion with 360 g/kg CP of RUP, being 10 g LWG/kg DM higher than with 260 g/kg CP of RUP (Corea et al., 2020).

Los 124 g GDV/kg MS representan la conversión alimenticia promedio con 360 g/kg PC de RUP, siendo 10 g GDV/kg MS mayor que con 260 g/kg PC de RUP (Corea et al., 2020).

Corea, E.E., Castro-Montoya, J., Mendoza, M.V., López, F.M., Martinez, A., Alvarado, M.E., Moreno, C., Broderick, G.A., & Dickhoefer, U. (2020). Effect of forage source and dietary rumen-undegradable protein on nutrient use and growth in dairy heifers. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 269, 114658.

Tag: Innovation Dairy_CentralAmerica SustainableProductivity
Country: El Salvador SICA Region
Sector: Animal feed Dairy Value Chain Meat and animal products Sustainable Livestock Food technology
Area: Science, Technology, and Innovation Digital Transformation
Instrument: Scientific-technological transfer (from the laboratory to the market)
Beneficiary: Agricultural producers
Result: Technological Innovation Improved productivity

Grain demand for swine production

21/10/2018 Go to Evidence

2.5 units of soybean meal and 2 units of corn meal are required for each unit of pork produced in Mato Grosso (Garrett et al.,2018).

2.5 unidades de harina de soja y 2 unidades de harina de maíz son requeridas por cada unidad de carne de cerdo producida en Mato Grosso, Brasil (Garrett et al.,2018).

Garrett, R.D., Koh, I., Lambin, E.F., le Polain de Waroux, Y., Kastens, J.H., & Brown, J.C. (2018). Intensification in agriculture-forest frontiers: Land use responses to development and conservation policies in Brazil. Global Environmental Change, 53, 233-243.

Tag: Value_chains
Country: Brazil
Sector: Animal feed
Area: Territorial Management
Instrument: Technical assistance to producers

Grain demand

21/10/2018 Go to Evidence

25 units of soybean meal and 1 unit of corn meal are required for each unit of chicken produced in Mato Grosso (Garrett et al., 2018).

25 unidades de harina de soja y 1 unidad de harina de maíz son necesarias por cada unidad de pollo producido en Mato Grosso (Garrett et al., 2018).

Garrett, R.D., Koh, I., Lambin, E.F., le Polain de Waroux, Y., Kastens, J.H., & Brown, J.C. (2018). Intensification in agriculture-forest frontiers: Land use responses to development and conservation policies in Brazil. Global Environmental Change, 53, 233-243.

Tag: Value_chains
Country: Brazil
Sector: Animal feed
Area: Territorial Management

Soybean to meal conversion

21/10/2018 Go to Evidence

80% of each soybean can be used as meal for animal feed in Mato Grosso, while 100% of corn can be converted into meal (Garrett et al., 2018).

80% de cada grano de soja puede ser utilizado como harina para alimentación animal en Mato Grosso, mientras que el 100% del maíz puede convertirse en harina (Garrett et al., 2018).

Garrett, R.D., Koh, I., Lambin, E.F., le Polain de Waroux, Y., Kastens, J.H., & Brown, J.C. (2018). Intensification in agriculture-forest frontiers: Land use responses to development and conservation policies in Brazil. Global Environmental Change, 53, 233-243.

Tag: Value_chains
Country: Brazil
Sector: Animal feed Food technology
Area: Value Addition Bioenterprises
Beneficiary: Agro-industrial producers
Result: Improved market efficiency

Demand for power supply to confined systems

21/10/2018 Go to Evidence

4 units of feed are required to produce one unit of pig in confined systems, while 2 units are needed for one unit of chicken (Garrett et al., 2018).

4 unidades de alimento son requeridas para producir una unidad de cerdo en sistemas confinados, mientras que 2 unidades son necesarias para una unidad de pollo (Garrett et al., 2018).

Garrett, R.D., Koh, I., Lambin, E.F., le Polain de Waroux, Y., Kastens, J.H., & Brown, J.C. (2018). Intensification in agriculture-forest frontiers: Land use responses to development and conservation policies in Brazil. Global Environmental Change, 53, 233-243.

Country: Brazil
Sector: Animal feed
Area: Value Addition Bioinputs
Beneficiary: Agro-industrial producers Agricultural producers