How much of Irish animal feed used is Non GMO?

mrswalton · 24-03-2014 02:59PM #1

Excluding anything labeled organic, is there anyone feeding non GMO feed to animals?

Sorry, meant to post this in farming section rather than smallholding. I'm sure lots of small holders seek out non gmo feed.?

Im trying to find out if we are eating and drinking gmo fed dairy, poultry and meat as a given, if we are shopping in a supermarket?

Anyone point me in the direction of finding out?

aonb · 24-03-2014 05:01PM

I buy specifically non-GM feed for my hens.
Its hard enough to find

its more expensive too.
There are 2 brands that I buy that are GM-FREE. Unfortunately the usual standard Pellets that majority of people use, are not clearly labelled, and people are unaware of the GM ingredient(s)

You can find lists of GM foods on the internet - here are some useful sites/articles:

http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1112915266/list-of-gmo-foods-080513/

ww.foe.co.uk/campaigns/biodiversity/press_for_change/asda_rolls_back_on_gm_23592.html

www.thegrocer.co.uk/fmcg/...tescos...gm.../238400.article

Theres a Facebook 'petition' to prevent GM foods in EU supermarkets (without correct labelling) - on

https://www.facebook.com/NoToGMOFoods‎

According to The Telegraph most UK supermarkets are selling meat from animals reared on GM feeds - assume same is true of Ireland??
www.telegraph.co.uk › Food and Drink‎

24-03-2014 05:10PM

Any feed that contains soya is likely GM. The alternative to provide the protein part of the diet used to be meat and bone meal but thats a no-no these days.

Its a fair assumption that all animals have, at some time in their lives, eaten feed containing GM ingredients. There isn't enough non GM protein available in the world.

bbam · 24-03-2014 06:14PM

mrswalton wrote: »

Excluding anything labeled organic, is there anyone feeding non GMO feed to animals?

Sorry, meant to post this in farming section rather than smallholding. I'm sure lots of small holders seek out non gmo feed.?

Im trying to find out if we are eating and drinking gmo fed dairy, poultry and meat as a given, if we are shopping in a supermarket?

Anyone point me in the direction of finding out?

I would say your only hope to avoid GM fed animals is to rear your own and that way you'll control their diet. There isn't enough of a customer base with such conviction to make it a viable market for stock.

bluecherry74 · 25-03-2014 03:29PM

aonb wrote: »

There are 2 brands that I buy that are GM-FREE. Unfortunately the usual standard Pellets that majority of people use, are not clearly labelled, and people are unaware of the GM ingredient(s)

What brands are they aonb and how much do they cost? I'm just using the standard Dairygold pellets that I get from the local Coop - they cost <€9 for a 25kg bag - but I've been thinking of switching to something better. I want my hens to live long healthy lives.

aonb · 25-03-2014 05:04PM

The 2 brands that I can get locally are FANCY FEEDS Layers Pellets,They are 10.95 I believe, and SMALLHOLDERS Layers Pellets - I havent bought the latter for a while, so Im not sure how much, but both are GM free. (I also buy Fancy Feeds Mixed Corn - either 9.95 or 11.95 - they are either E1 more or less than the pellets)

martinmc32 · 06-04-2014 02:24PM

we have to be careful because "layers pellets" also are gm you have to ask for organic layers pellets which cost around 17 euro for 25kg which is quiet expensive so i also buy rolled barley and feed them 2:1 barley:pellets which is working i have 19 hens and get 13 eggs average per day (not bad) also when i can get oyster shells i crush them up and add to there feed . its so scary to think gm is everywhere now ,if you look at any of the feeds for sheep cows or pigs they all contain gm corn and soya so unfortunately every day we are consuming them from the milk we drink to the meat we eat without even knowing it

How much of Irish animal feed used is Non GMO?

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