FEFAC and AFACA, representing the European and Andalusian Animal Feed Industry respectively, have announced the XXVIII FEFAC Congress and the V Animal Nutrition Congress in Cordoba, Spain, on 8‑9 June 2017, with the key conference theme “Facing the future together – Unlocking the potential of animal nutrition”.
European Commissioner for Agriculture & Rural Development Mr. Phil Hogan will deliver a key note speech on how to improve the competitiveness of the European livestock & feed sector, with a view to the mid-term review of the Common Agricultural Policy.
The King of Spain, Don Felipe VI, will serve as the Honorary President to the organizational committee of the joint congress. FEFAC and AFACA are aiming to include expert sessions dedicated to the role of animal nutrition in key societal challenges including fighting antimicrobial resistance and stimulating circular economies in the feed and livestock sector.
The importance of better public communication seeking to improve the sector’s image will also be prominently featured in the joint congress. FEFAC and AFACA expect about 550 congress delegates from EU and international feed & food chain partners, as well as representatives from national and EU public administrations.
