Cut imports – produce it yourself
Cut imports – produce it yourself
LIVESTOCK and arable farmers should aim to grow more protein for inclusion in cattle rations.
So urges Luppo Deepenbroek, nutritionist for Mole Valley Farmers. "We should try to grow more protein – why are we exporting cereals and having to import protein? Growing protein in the UK would also mean we could guarantee traceability." According to Mr Deepenbroek, beans can be included at up to 15%. "Beans are an excellent source of protein. But like rapeseed, beans have an anti-nutritive factor, so higher rates of inclusion are not advised." *
How do beans compare with other proteins?
BeansMaizeSoyaSoyaPeasRapeKaleLupinsLinseed
Gluten(whole)(extract)Seed
Protein (%)21-2319-20364620-223618-203333
Digestibility (%)90709398957580-85
Starch (%)30-3515-435-404-104
Energy (ME)1312.515.51313.51212.51313
Source: Mole Valley Farmers