Poll Archive
The last few years we have seen very little innovation in feed manufacturing equipment. What would be the reason for this?
59.1%
Margins were tight, no room for extra input in R&D
18.2%
Relatively simple equipment, this has been out-researched
22.7%
Turnover is low; machines are of a too good quality

From: 22 JUL 2008

To: 29 JUL 2008

More research should be conducted on organic farming systems.
85.3%
Yes
14.7%
No

From: 15 JUL 2008

To: 22 JUL 2008

The production of bio ethanol is not so “green” as expected. Do you call for reducing the bio ethanol goals for 2020?
81.1%
Yes, they are too high. We should save the raw materials for food and feed
18.9%
No, the goals are realistic and we need bio fuel in the future

From: 08 JUL 2008

To: 15 JUL 2008

More fish farms should be built in Europe
60.2%
Yes
17.6%
No
22.2%
Doesn’t matter where the fish comes from

From: 01 JUL 2008

To: 08 JUL 2008

Feed companies should give more financial support to agricultural faculties at Universities.
72.4%
Yes
27.6%
No

From: 24 JUN 2008

To: 01 JUL 2008

Do you think that modern livestock is Selenium deficient?
50.3%
Yes
24.1%
No
25.5%
I don’t know

From: 17 JUN 2008

To: 24 JUN 2008

The possible relaxation of the BSE feed rule is a:
52.7%
Good thing, there are no risks involved.
47.3%
Bad thing, we should not feed bone meal at all.

From: 10 JUN 2008

To: 17 JUN 2008

Developing countries cannot produce cheap food without the use of antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs).
26.2%
I agree; food production becomes more expensive without the use of AGPs.
48.5%
I disagree; antibiotic resistance through the use of AGPs is even more risky in developing countries.
25.2%
I agree; under poorer management conditions (climate, feed quality) you cannot do without AGPs.

From: 03 JUN 2008

To: 10 JUN 2008

China is on its way to becoming the major feed ingredient player in the world. Do you find this a threat?
55.0%
No, it is a good thing. The Chinese economy will profit and the world feed ingredient prices will drop.
45.0%
Yes, it will create unhealthy competition on the world feed ingredient market.

From: 27 MAY 2008

To: 03 JUN 2008

Governments should do more to support the farmers struggling with high feed prices:
76.4%
I agree – they have a responsibility for the agriculture in the country.
23.6%
I disagree – a farmer should deal with all the risks himself. It's part of the job.

From: 20 MAY 2008

To: 27 MAY 2008

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