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Alltech's Symposium hosts three leaders in green debateBy Holly Martin In a contrast of perspectives, three world leaders gave their views on the "Greenest Generation," during the Alltech International Animal Health and Nutrition Symposium. They are Mike Johanns, former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture; David Byrne, former EU Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection; and Osler Desouzart, president of OD consulting in Brazil. The three leaders come from different backgrounds, but they agree that science is the key to feeding the world in the future in a green way. "Are we the greenest generation? Yes, of course. I have seen it first-hand," Johanns said. Science is the solution to many challenges, he said. Those who invest in science stay on the cutting edge. Desourt agreed. One of the upcoming challenges for agriculture is the growing population. "That is the future of the industry," Desourzart said. "We will feed them, but without destroying the planet." He has full confidence that science is the answer. Byrne said public education is enormously important regarding science for food and feed. Currently science rarely enters into the debate; it is more about public perception. "You are failing to send the science to the public," Byrne told the scientific community at the event. "Companies bring forth innovations and they must find acceptance at the consumer level, not just the farmer level." Byrne recognized that agriculture companies spend a huge amount of money on research and development, but he said more has to be done with those innovations to make sure that they are accepted by the public, as well as lawmakers and regulators. That education must be done by scientists. Alltech sponsored the symposium and made it clear the company wants to be a part of the green revolution. Dr. T. Pearse Lyons, president, told the 1,700 people in attendance: "We are in the grip of a new green revolution, a revolution driven in part by concerns over biofuel production and the spiraling cost of feed and food. The nutrition industry has a role to play. It is Alltech's hope that, just as those who came of age in the 1940s are remembered as the 'Greatest Generation,' our industry's leaders will make their mark on the wider world as members of the 'Greenest Generation." 7/21/08 Date: 7/15/08 Advertisement
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