Improving animal or plant health is critical to improving profit margins.
Part of the losses in the primary sector are associated with bacterial diseases in crops and animals. These are controlled by the use of chemically synthesised pesticides in the case of plants and antibiotics in the case of animals. However, these traditional solutions are limited by a number of factors, such as antimicrobial resistance and ‘one health’ schemes. There is a need to reduce the use of chemically synthesised pesticides and to comply with maximum limit requirements in food, or the absence of effective treatments in some cases.
Strengthening crops and animals through the use of health-enhancing substances can help improve yields and competitiveness.
