Silvopasture systems offer benefits for poultry health

Adding vegetation to poultry pastures could improve poultry health and welfare as well as help prevent the spread of avian flu.

November 26, 2024

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A study out of Virginia Tech looked at how a silvopasture system could increase poultry production’s sustainability while also improving bird health.

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Holistic water management benefits Alabama processor

John Soules Foods named Clean Water Award winner in the pretreatment category.

View of the screening, dewatering and containment area upgrades at the John Soules Foods processing plant in Valley, Alabama.

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Technology to improve poultry welfare and sustainability

New collaboration brings together entrepreneurs and technology innovators with leaders in the poultry supply chain, seeking continuous improvement in poultry welfare and sustainability.

A new collaboration between the Poultry Tech Summit and the US-RSPE will bring together innovators and entrepreneurs with sustainability professionals from throughout the poultry supply chain.

Kipster shares 3 ways to embrace a circular food economy

Reusing byproducts and putting layer meat back into human food are just a few ways that the poultry, egg producer is working to build a circular food system.

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Perdue AgriBusiness launches more sustainable barge

Named Miss Madeline, after the Perdue family matriarch, the innovative vessel marks a significant step in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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JBS plans to build 3 poultry plants in Nigeria

The Brazil-based company also intends to build two beef plants and one pork plant in the African nation.

Officials from the Government of Nigeria and JBS signed a memorandum of understanding in which JBS will build three poultry plants, two beef plants and one pork plant in the country.

University of Guelph investigates poultry litter biochar

Using biochar made from poultry litter can help producers save money and reduce emissions.

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Maple Leaf's McCain calls for more climate leaders

“We’re not going to win this climate battle with whispers,” said Maple Leaf executive chair Michael McCain. “Companies that lead need to be handed a bullhorn, not a muzzle.”

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Pilgrim’s reduced Scope 1, 2 emissions by 4% in 2023

The company's goal is to have net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.

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Burcon launches Puratein for egg replacement applications

DSM-Firmenich, CPF Philippines partner to boost production sustainability

The two organizations have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to implement DSM-Firmenich’s Sustell, a life cycle assessment (LCA) platform for animal protein to measure and improve the environmental footprint of animal proteins.

Defining sustainability in poultry can be challenging

Because there are varying definitions of what sustainability success is, making achievements in the area can be tricky for poultry producers.

Because sustainability is multi-dimensional and often involves competing interests, it can be difficult to define when considering the poultry industry’s significant impact.

Green packaging for poultry: Trends and benefits

Is it time for the poultry industry to switch to recyclable, compostable packaging?

Sustainable food packaging is made of many different materials like biodegradable plastic and cellulose.

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