The opening day of the much-anticipated Feed Conference 2024 attracted over 120 experts, industry leaders, and researchers for a two-day exploration of critical trends and innovations poised to reshape the feed industry. Moderated by Dr. Arindam Chatterjee, the event seeks to address challenges in feed formulation, including the use of unconventional ingredients to adapt to shifting market demands.
Dr. Sujit Kulkarni opened the conference with a powerful welcome address, highlighting the need for collaborative innovation to sustainably shape the future of animal nutrition.
Keynote Address: Visionary Insights into Sustainable Feed Ingredients
Mr. Amiya D. Nath of JAPFA Comfeed India delivered the keynote address, titled “Looking Beyond the Conventional – The Need of the Hour.” He discussed the pressing need for the feed industry to embrace sustainable alternatives as pressure on traditional resources increases. Mr. Nath also shared insights into the utilization of surplus food grains in India, encouraging the industry to rethink feed formulations to meet growing demand while reducing waste.
Insightful Presentations on Innovation and Feed Consistency
The conference featured a series of in-depth presentations, each addressing critical aspects of feed innovation:
- Dr. Uday Patel, a veteran animal nutritionist, explored the pivotal role of conventional raw materials in poultry feed and the challenges of sourcing these ingredients amidst market fluctuations.
- Dr. N.P. Sahu from the Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE) presented new insights on alternative ingredients in aqua feed, highlighting the potential for sustainable growth in aquaculture.
- Dr. S. Mahendran of Krishi Nutrition discussed strategies for maintaining consistency in feed quality when using unconventional materials, emphasizing the importance of reliability in feed formulation.
Interactive Discussions and Expert Panel
The presentations were followed by experience sharing from Dr Dilip L. Waghmare, JAPFA Comfeed India, a lively Q&A session, allowing attendees to engage directly with experts on practical strategies for integrating unconventional ingredients.
Dr. Sujit Kulkarni delivered the closing remarks, emphasizing the need for strategic innovation to ensure feed sustainability. He also highlighted the impact of reallocating maize for ethanol production and the potential of surplus rice stocks to stabilize feed prices, urging government support for sustainable agricultural policies.
Day Two: Addressing Market Shifts and the Demand for Alternative Ingredients
Day Two continued with a series of high-impact sessions. Dr. N.C. Manju, a renowned poultry nutritionist, set the tone by emphasizing the urgency and importance of adapting to market shifts. The keynote speech was followed by the following presentations:
Global Feed Ingredient Landscape, led by Mr. Sandip Guha of Bunge, examined the evolving global supply chain.
Advancements in Enzyme Applications, led by Dr. Arunchand Rayaroth of Zeus Biotech, highlighted the role of enzyme technology for unconventional raw materials.
Readiness of the Additive Industry, presented by Mr. Vinay Kulkarni of Optima Life Sciences, discussed how feed additives can support the shift towards alternative resources.
DDGS – A Dark Horse, presented by Dr. Someshwar Zadbuke of Noveltech Feeds, explored Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles as a potential “dark horse” ingredient with significant implications for sustainable feed formulations.
Fostering Collaboration for Sustainable Feed Solutions
An expert panel discussion moderated by Dr. Ajit Ranade of Mumbai Veterinary College featured prominent industry voices, including Mr. Amiya D. Nath of JAPFA Comfeed India, Mr. KS Ashok Kumar of Maa Integrators, Dr. Pattabhirama of Nandus, Dr. CB Pathak of VRK Nutritional Solutions, and Dr. Anirvid Sarkar of Agrivet Research & Advisory. The panelists explored emerging feed ingredient strategies and balanced approaches for sustainable growth while encouraging participants to brainstorm solutions for incorporating novel raw materials.
The day concluded with closing remarks by Dr. Uday Patel and a memorable group photo session for speakers and participants.
With these discussions, the Feed Conference 2024 reaffirmed its role as a leading platform for forward-thinking approaches in animal nutrition, inspiring participants to push the boundaries of what is possible in feed formulation for a sustainable future.
Event Facts:
FEED TECH EXPO
Visitors: 4,727
Concurrent Events: CLFMA MC Meeting, Feed Safety Workshop, Dairy Farm Profitability
Event Partner
JAPFA Comfeed
Gold Sponsor
GOKUL
Silver Sponsor
Zeus Biotech
Feed Safety Partner
KEMIN Industries
