100% Organic Livestock Feeds – preparing for 2005

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A project entitled “100% Organic Livestock Feeds – Preparing for 2005” looking at the implications for organic farmers of the removal of the current derogation to use a percentage of non-organic livestock feeds.
1) Researching the required volume of feed stuff, in particular protein crops, and potential for feed production within Wales.
2) Researching the suitability of alternative protein sources, and evaluating livestock systems regarding the potential for a reduction in energy and protein levels.
3) Proposing strategies for the development and stimulation of the industry.