CLFMA OF INDIA Seminar with AIDA in Association with USGC on 23rd October 2024 at Hotel Fairfield by Marriott, Vadodara
The DDGS Yatra recently made a stop in Vadodara, Gujarat, in partnership with USGC. The seminar, themed “DDGS in India: Production, Handling, and Use,” featured presentations and discussions on this sustainable feed ingredient. Dr. Uday Pael, Technical Consultant, spoke on the use of DDGS in broiler and layer diets. Dr. Kisan Wadhwani, Research Scientist and Head, and Dr. P.M. Lunagaria, Associate Professor, LRS, VASREU, Kamdhenu University, shared insights on DDGS use in dairy diets. Mr. Amit Sachdev, Regional Consultant, US Grains Council, presented on DDGS storage and handling, while a presentation on Novonesis was well received.
A session on “DDGS – The Supply Side” was led by Mr. Akhil Arora, Senior Vice President – Commercial at Globus Spirits, and Mr. Akshat Kejriwal, Director of Grainfuel Distillers Private Limited, Kheda, Gujarat. An open discussion followed with ethanol producers, focusing on DDGS quality and specifications.
During his concluding remarks, CLFMA OF INDIA’s Deputy Chairman, Mr. Abhay Shah, introduced CLFMA, which generated significant interest in membership, with several attendees expressing a desire to join. He highlighted the seminar’s value in expanding CLFMA’s outreach and strengthening industry ties. Reflecting on the experience, Mr. Abhay Shah noted the high level of engagement, with around 30 participants from academia and industry.
The interaction between DDGS demand and supply stakeholders proved fruitful, with perspectives shared across the board. The need for standardizing DDGS specifications was emphasized. The seminar successfully brought together industry leaders, researchers, and farmers to explore the transformative potential of Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) in animal agriculture. As a sustainable feed option, DDGS enhances livestock nutrition, productivity, and overall farm economics.
