A fine-tuned
Biomass Cycle
in a Circular
Bioeconomy:
Roles of livestock
J.L Peyraud
Animal Task Force
[email protected]
More with less…
High Value Biomass...
.... for 0.5 Billion People in Europe ...
....... within the Capacity of our Nature
Food self-sufficiency from the perspective
of post-carbon cities and territories
and the necessity to revitalize rural areas
Crops
• Food (old/new)
• Fuel
• Materials
• Fine Chemicals
• Feed
Bioplastics
Isolation
Perfect Fit of Livestock in the Bioeconomy
Livestock contributes
to food security and
healthy diets
• High nutritional quality of animal proteins
• We need to eat larger amounts (20 to 25%) of crop
protein than animal protein to meet our requirements
of essential amino acids
• Supply of micro nutrients: iron, Ca, vit B12, specific FA…
Use the Livestock potential
• Maximising production of human
edible proteins per ha of land not
depleting productivity and
biodiversity
160
• Zero waste: mobilize alternative
feed, unlock proteins
140
• Improving synergies between
crop an livestock sectors
considering local contexts
100
Relative Area of land required
to feed the population
120
80
60
0
20
40
60
80
Protein of animal origin (% total diet protein)
(Van Kernebeck et al., 2014)
Valorisation of marginal lands
• Using of (marginal) land not able
to produce plant products for human:
• Permanent Grasslands:
73 M ha (40% Eu Agricultural Area)
• Serving related ecosystem services:
biodiversity, landscape, habitats,
cultural heritage….
• Serving rural vitality
More with manure
• Implementation of best technologies
• Minerals for crops and renewable energy
• Improvement of soil quality and productivity
• Organics and biota
• Soil C sequestration (+ Grasslands)
• Extraction of high value ingredients
• Biological and fine chemicals
Conclusive remarks
• Livestock production is essential in an
agriculture which serves a circular bio-based
economy
• Converts raw biomass in products with high
nutritional value
• Contributes to biomass cycling and serves
the agro-ecosystem
The Animal Task Force (since 2011)
• A European Public-Private Platform (PPP):
research, farmers’ & industry organizations
• Promoting a sustainable and competitive animal production
sector in Europe;
• By fostering knowledge development and innovation in Europe;
• Covering the whole animal production chain.
• ATF in close cooperation with
Actions by ATF
Arrange dialogue on sector innovation
with key stakeholders in Europe
(EC, Members of Parliament, industry
organisations, NGOs, scientific community)
Stakeholders
Provide input for EU research agenda
(Horizon2020, EIP-Agri, JPI FACCE, SCAR)
Enhance cooperation in European
research & innovation
White paper
Enable knowledge exchange
(workshops, events, website)
Brochure
National, régional, macro strategies
• European level: Livestock sector
– Connection with SCAR, EIP Agri
– Our members are aware of their country/region priorities
• National level:
– National contact points
• Regional level:
– No direct contact
– Livestock is a major issue for many regions in both so called
“intensive” or “extensive” livestock
National, régional, macro strategies
• Most of our proposals have national/regional implications
– Sustainable food production unsig non edible agro products
as animal feed
– Animal genetics
– Efficient and sage management of manures
– Livestock as a key for rural vitality
– Etc.
Regional bioeconomy strategies
(involving livestock): the French case
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Energy transition; Biogas plan in France
Increase protein autonomy: the Britany case
New protein source: the Haut de France case – IMPROVE PTF
The future of livestock sector: the Massif Central case
Expected impacts
• Provision of safe food adapted to the consumers needs
• Improved attractiveness of livestock farming farming especially
younger generation – rural vitality
• Climate smart agriculture (reduction of emission, production or
renewable energy)
• Increase services provided by livestock: soil fertility, landscape, rural
vitality…
• Public policies supporting the role of livestock in a sustainable
European circular bio economy
• Regional economy based on its own competitive advantage (price or
differentiation based on high qualitiy or origin)