Poll Archive
Feed companies have profited from the high raw material prices…
47.3%
I agree – they lifted the feed prices higher than they should have done.
52.7%
I disagree - the feed prices have equally risen with the raw material price increase.

From: 11 NOV 2008

To: 18 NOV 2008

With a new President of the United States, the future of farming is at stake. In this matter I agree mostly with:
70.5%
Barack Obama who promotes family farms, local and regional food systems, and who wants to attract young people to agriculture and provide financial assistance in the transition to organic production.
29.5%
John McCain who sees free trade and global food systems as the greatest opportunity for American farmers.

From: 04 NOV 2008

To: 11 NOV 2008

We should limit the use of fish products in animal feed…
63.4%
I agree; fish stocks are running low.
36.6%
I disagree; fish products are adding value to animal feed.

From: 28 OCT 2008

To: 04 NOV 2008

Speculative investment positions (futures) in feed raw materials have created a bubble where market prices far exceed fundame...
92.1%
I agree
7.9%
I disagree

From: 21 OCT 2008

To: 28 OCT 2008

Do you think the current financial crisis will elevate feed prices even more?
47.5%
Yes
45.7%
No
6.8%
I don’t know

From: 14 OCT 2008

To: 21 OCT 2008

Nutrition for young animals gets too little attention…
67.3%
I agree
32.7%
I disagree

From: 07 OCT 2008

To: 14 OCT 2008

According to experts, the amount of water consumed for producing animal protein is a problem. Do you agree?
50.0%
Yes, water is becoming scarcer and agricultural sectors are largely responsible for that.
50.0%
No, most companies are very conscious in their water use and are not the main cause.

From: 30 SEP 2008

To: 07 OCT 2008

Feed and food products from China should as a standard be tested for melamine…
92.7%
I agree
7.3%
I disagree

From: 23 SEP 2008

To: 30 SEP 2008

Feed manufacturers should constantly invest in modernising their feed mills.
90.6%
I agree; modern farming requires tailor made diets to improve animal performance and use of multiple ingredients.
9.4%
I disagree; a feed miller should keep it simple and focus on lowest cost production.

From: 16 SEP 2008

To: 23 SEP 2008

The production and consumption of fish should be promoted more by governmental organisations.
71.8%
I agree.
28.2%
I disagree.

From: 09 SEP 2008

To: 16 SEP 2008

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