Global feed production reaches record 873m tonnes, survey finds

Global feed production has reached an estimated 873 million tonnes, according to a global survey commissioned by animal nutrition and health group, Alltech.

The research was conducted through Alltech’s regional managers, and assessed the tonnage of 132 countries and all species.

Though headquartered in Kentucky, US, Alltech has a significant operation in Co Meath and is widely regarded as an Irish company thanks to the group’s Irish-born founder, Pearse Lyons.