The Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association (CLFMA) of India successfully concluded its US delegation visit, bringing together industry representatives to gain insights into global best practices across the animal agriculture and feed value chain.
The learning tour provided exposure to international approaches in trade, logistics, grain movement, processing technologies, feed manufacturing, quality assurance and sustainable farming through a series of industry interactions, academic engagements and site visits.
The delegation comprised:
The program commenced in New Orleans, where the delegation visited the Cargill Reserve Export Terminal to gain exposure to trade, logistics and global agriculture supply chains.
A Mississippi River tour, along with interactions with Russell Marine Group and Eurofins, provided insights into the systems supporting international grain movement, inspection and quality assurance.
The delegation then travelled to Iowa, where members interacted with Mike Naig, Secretary of Agriculture, Iowa, reinforcing CLFMA of India’s focus on global dialogue and strengthening collaboration across the animal agriculture value chain through industry and policy-level exchanges.
The Iowa program also included a visit to the Iowa Soybean Association Office, where delegates participated in sessions featuring introductions, insights into Iowa Soy, and discussions with Mid-Co Commodities. The sessions facilitated knowledge sharing, collaboration and stronger industry connections.
The delegation also visited Insta-Pro International, where delegates explored advanced soy processing technologies and value-added protein solutions, and the Cargill Crush Plant, which provided insights into large-scale oilseed processing and its role in supporting the feed industry.
The program also included a farm visit, where delegates witnessed farming practices, management and sustainable production at the ground level.
The learning tour concluded at Iowa State University, where delegates participated in a comprehensive technical program comprising expert lectures, discussions and hands-on training sessions on advances in feed technology and processing, quality management, feed safety, biosecurity, feed mill benchmarking and profitability.
The program also included practical training on feed safety and biosecurity standard operating procedures (SOPs), microbial and mycotoxin analysis, followed by a certificate award ceremony, further strengthening the delegation’s understanding of global feed industry best practices.
Commenting on the visit, Divya Kumar Gulati, Chairman, CLFMA of India, said, “The US Learning Tour provided valuable exposure to different aspects of the animal agriculture value chain. The interactions and site visits offered important insights into trade, logistics, grain movement, quality assurance, feed manufacturing, soy processing, oilseed processing and farming practices, while creating opportunities for knowledge sharing and industry engagement.”
The Learning Tour highlighted different aspects of the global animal agriculture ecosystem, providing exposure to practices across supply chains, processing, quality assurance and on-farm production. Through interactions with industry stakeholders and visits to key facilities, the program supported continued knowledge exchange across the animal agriculture and feed value chain.
About CLFMA of India
Founded in June 1967 as The Compound Feed Manufacturers Association, CLFMA of India is the apex body for the country’s livestock sector.
It represents over 250 members across various sub-sectors, including feed manufacturing, poultry, dairy, aquaculture, animal nutrition, and veterinary services.
CLFMA is recognized by Central and State Governments, livestock farmers, government agencies, agricultural universities, veterinary colleges, and national research institutes.
As the voice of the Indian livestock industry, CLFMA advocates for sustainable growth, industry standards, and policy development, contributing significantly to the advancement of the animal protein value chain in India and internationally.
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