Chlorella touted as sustainable feed solution for North Africa
Egyptian scientists are urging the feed industry to tap into the potential of chlorella as a sustainable solution to feed shortages in import-reliant North African countries.
Chlorella can meet around 15% of the feedstuff requirements for regional economies, Dr Hanem El Sheikh, a professor of waste recycling and carbon footprint expert at the Agricultural Research Centre in Cairo, has estimated.
High import dependence
Egypt imports between 40% and 50% of its feed crops, including corn and soybeans, the researchers noted. This high level of dependence places a significant strain on the national budget and makes feed costs highly volatile due to fluctuations in global market prices.