Nearly 80% of fodder soy comes from Europe

In 2021, Switzerland imported 248,301 tonnes of soybean meal for livestock feed. The share of soybean imports from Europe has increased to nearly 80 percent. The trend of the last six years to favor European origin rather than overseas continues, indicates this February 24, the Swiss Network for soybeans, relayed by the Agir Agency (photo illustration). Switzerland is a pioneer in Europe in the use of non-GMO fodder soy. The branch is now also setting new milestones in the regional supply of animal feed. About four-fifths of soybean imports for livestock already come from European countries. The increase in supply in Europe is partly the result of the commitment of the members of the soy network to the most sustainable supply of animal feed possible. On the other hand, it is due to the current situation in Brazil, where more and more GMO soy is grown. For more than ten years, Switzerland has been importing certified fodder soy from crops guaranteed without clearing. Until six ...