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Aquaculture summit encourages diversification of feed and US export potential

By The U.S. Grains Council:

Growth of aquaculture operations meant to help meet customer demand from the one billion people who rely on fish as their primary protein source is also encouraging diversification of feed ingredients, including distillers dried grains with solubles and soy.

Pressure on wild fish stocks is a constant concern, making aquaculture one of the world’s fastest growing industries. Southeast Asia accounts for nearly 90 percent of global aquaculture production.

This is a strategic opportunity for U.S. producers, and recently the U.S. Grains Council joined with several longtime partners, including the U.S. Soybean Export Council, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service and U.S. Agency for International Development, in a landmark conference in Singapore to explore long-term options for the industry…

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