Thursday, June 23, 2016

Egg agency claims good environmental performance

The Egg Farmers of Canada national marketing agency claims it’s doing a good job of environmental stewardship.

A study done for EFC suggests the environmental footprint of the country’s egg production supply chain declined by almost 50 per cent from 1962 to 2012.

The study also indicates that the farm gate impact for eggs produced in conventional housing systems dropped by a third.
Tim Lambert, chief executive officer for the agency, says the egg industry’s impact on the environment declined even as production increased by more than 50 per cent.

One of the biggest factors is a change in feed rations; others are improved health and productivity.