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Improving Livestock Drinking Water Quality Using a Low-Cost, Locally Available Coagulant in the Global South

By Harinder P.S. Makkar1

1International Consultant, Sustainable Bioeconomy, Vienna, Austria (Formerly at FAO/IAEA, University of Hohenheim)

An overview of an array of uses of moringa tree parts was presented in Broadening Horizons No. 60. Here, the applications of moringa seeds, with a focus on water purification are presented.

New Year 2026

Feedipedia wishes you a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year

This new year will be special to Feedipedia as our website will be completely renovated during the coming months!

Moringa oleifera as Africa’s green gold for a circular bioeconomy

By Harinder P.S. Makkar

Moringa oleifera (moringa) is a tree from the Moringaceae family, originally from the southern foothills of the Himalaya Mountains, and currently grown in various tropical and subtropical parts of the world, including Africa. It is well known as an agroforestry tree and has adapted to growing in harsh conditions. It produces a high amount of biomass in a short period and contains high levels of nutrients and biologically active components. The tree has multiple uses and has the potential to open new business opportunities.

Feedipedia at the Global forum for animal feed and feed regulators

Feedipedia will participate next week in the Global Forum for Animal Feed and Feed Regulators convened by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome. Our team will deliver a presentation on the afternoon of 2 October titled Innovative protein and feed sourcing: an ongoing EU concern and will host a side event during lunch on 3 October entitled Feedipedia: Knowledge for All, Supported by All?

Leadership Announcement: Tropical Forages Program at Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT

Feedipedia is delighted to announce that Dr. Jacobo Arango has been appointed as the new Leader of the Tropical Forages Program. 

As we welcome Jacobo to this key role, we also extend our deep gratitude to Dr. Michael Peters, retiring after 25 years of exceptional service, whose vision and dedication have shaped the Tropical Forages Program and left a lasting legacy.

Let's congratulate Jacobo Arango and celebrate Michael Peters’ extraordinary contributions!

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