More than 54,000 people across Wales have been supported to improve their career prospects and get into work in the first two years of Working Wales. Launched by the Welsh Government in 2019, Working Wales is available to anyone over the age of 16 and not in full-time education. The service, delivered by Careers Wales […]
Emissions from feed are the largest source of UK free range egg production’s carbon footprint, comprising 80 and 85%, finds a new report.
Sustainability consultancy, Promar International, carried out the study on behalf of the British Free-Range Egg Producers Association (BFREPA) over the past six months using figures provided by two free range egg units – a 64,000-bird multi-tier operation across two sheds, and a 12,700-bird flat-deck system.
Laying poultry diets typically contain 16% to 19% protein and the main source of protein is often soy derived, according to the research.
Soybean meal (SBM) imported into the UK comes primarily from South American countries such as Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. Imported SBM from these areas can attract a very high carbon footprint of 9kg to 15kg of CO2e/kg due to significant emissions from land-use change (Carbon Trust, 2010), read the
New report looks at egg sector s environmental footprint
12 May 2021 |
The findings show that the largest contributor to emissions on a free range egg farm is bought-in feed
A new report has highlighted where the bulk of the free range egg industry s carbon emissions are generated and how producers can make environmental gains.
The study identifies practical management practices and capital investments that farmers can make to improve their footprint while also promoting business efficiency.
The largest contributor to emissions on a free range egg farm is bought-in feed, which typically makes up more than 85% of an egg’s carbon footprint.
Schools are being encouraged to set up alumni schemes Schools are being encouraged to set up alumni schemes to link students with local role models in their area. The programme, which will be available to all school in Wales, will be intensively trialled in 10 schools across the Valleys Taskforce area. The idea of the scheme is to inspire comprehensive school students by linking them with former pupils who have gone to develop interesting, varied and successful careers; and to help them access advice and practical support. Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport and chair of the Valleys Taskforce, Lee Waters said: “Children attending private schools often have a whole network of people outside of their school and immediate family who can help them to develop and progress their career ambitions.