The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and Innoterra announce a new biotechnology initiative intended to transform crop residues into higher-quality livestock feed. According to reports from Business Wire India as carried by both outlets, the initiative is launched in Zug, Switzerland and Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, marking the start of a collaborative effort focused on improving the value and usability of agricultural by-products. The initiative centers on the use of biotechnology to process crop residues so they can be used as more nutritious feed for livestock, addressing limitations often associated with residue-based feeding such as low quality and digestibility.
Both sources describe the partnership and the goal of upgrading crop residues into livestock feed but do not provide additional details such as specific crops targeted, locations for pilot activities, timelines, or financing figures. The coverage is consistent that the launch reflects ILRI and Innoterra’s intention to apply biotechnological methods to reduce waste and improve feed quality, supporting livestock production where crop residue availability is high.
