Rise in feed prices in pig production stimulates hybrid rye market in Russia
Russia
Published Sep 5, 2022
Tridge summary
Rye in pig feed is cheaper than wheat and is good for animal health. In addition, rye plays a role in reducing the carbon footprint of the agro-industrial complex
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Since agricultural inputs in the UK, including fertilizers and feed for farm animals, have risen in price by about 30% this season, pig producers have been advised to pay attention to feed rations with rye adopted in other countries of the world, including Russia. “Pig production is the main potential market for hybrid rye. In addition to being a cheaper alternative to wheat, rye provides a number of additional key benefits. For example, in Denmark, Germany, Russia, Poland and Spain, hybrid rye is already an established component of diets, and more breeders in the UK are now recognizing the benefits of feeding pigs with high rye content, including improved gut health and behaviour,” said the KWS manager. on hybrid rye products by Dominic Spurrier in an article published on www.fwi.co.uk. Rye is an agronomically sustainable crop and very financially attractive in terms of fertilizer and pesticide costs. “For starters, this crop requires 100-140kg/ha less nitrogen than wheat and has ...
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