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Feedinfo Summit in September 2023
focuses on how to be prepared for 2024
The unrest companies continue to see in the global agricultural
sector caused by high raw material costs, persistent pressure
due to global animal diseases, political developments, and even
lingering aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic, are all challenges
which will not disappear overnight.
2023 has proven so far to be another complex and challenging
year for the agricultural sector, and by extension the animal
nutrition industry, as customers are still under pressure. So,
what's next?
What we know for sure is that firms will continue to work together
on a stronger and more resilient food chain and continue investing
billions in sustainable agriculture and food security in line with
consumer demand. Sustainability is increasingly becoming an
economical consideration rather than just an environmental one,
investors are on the lookout for solutions that address consumer
needs while offering benefits to producers.
The focuses at this year's Feedinfo Summit in Vienna-to name a
few-will remain on sustainable feed alternatives (insect protein
and fermentation-based protein), methane reduction solutions in
ruminants, and alternatives to antibiotics, or digital technologies
which continue to attract significant attention, for disease
monitoring, livestock management, and resource use optimization.
Despite all these good intentions, livestock and poultry farmers
never cease to operate on thin margins. Adoption of a particular
solution or innovation-be that in feed, on-farm technology,
AI, disease control or farm management-will need to lead to
tangible savings in operating costs and/or increase farm yield.
Looking at feed additive and commodity price trends, as well as
the whole discussion around risk management or what is now
commonly known as "de-risking the supply chain," has never been
more topical.
Be it on the main stage, in breakout sessions, continental
workshops, or during networking events, these issues are bound
to be discussed and pushed forward proactively to an audience
eager to hear and be involved with such new developments.
Industry leaders will also gather and demonstrate to the Vienna
audience what the feed industry should do to adapt to the current
situation and evolve over the coming years. Moreover, we must
not forget to inspire new ideas to create the industry of the
future, and building the right narrative with the right medium to
ensure that industry efforts are seen and heard at a much wider
and global scale.
At the Feedinfo Summit in Vienna, Austria, this September 20-22,
participants will take a deep dive into what to expect in 2024 while
providing business-steering talking points for the months ahead.
Visit simon.duke@feedinfo.com/events for more information.
Article contributed by Simon Duke | simon.duke@feedinfo.com
Journey to Vienna…
SEPTEMBER 20-22
HILTON VIENNA PARK, AUSTRIA
"2023 has proven so far to be another
complex and challenging year for the
agricultural sector, and by extension the
animal nutrition industry…"