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Three world's agricultural policy makers came together at the Alltech International Symposium to address today’s feed, food and fuel issues.
Mike Johanns, former secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture; David Byrne, former EU Commissioner for Health & Consumer Protection, and Osler Desouzart, president of OD Consulting in Brazil, informed delegates of green solutions to consumer safety, energy and environmental concerns based on their perspective.
The panelists commented on a variety of issues in modern food production, consumer safety and renewable fuels.
With recent concerns over traceability and food safety coming to the forefront of consumers' minds, Byrne said, "Preserving consumer confidence is paramount in a successful food production system."
Desouzart, commenting on future agricultural priorities, said, "… between starvation and environmental degradation, one isn't more important than the other."
The issue of biofuel production was summed up by Johanns, who said, "Biofuels can be part of what I call an American Rural Renaissance." | 
