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AGCO charts path in Ag sustainability & tech

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In 2023, AGCO Corporation underscored its role as a pioneer in the agricultural sector with its release of the "Farmer First. Future Focused." Sustainability Report. The document spotlights AGCO's efforts in pushing for a more sustainable and efficient agriculture through innovative technology and cleaner energy solutions. 

Among the standout achievements is the introduction of the Fendt e107 V Vario, a groundbreaking battery-electric tractor, alongside the CORE75 AGCO Power engine, designed for alternative fuels like hydrotreated vegetable oil. These developments signify AGCO's commitment to reducing carbon emissions and offering farmers more environmentally friendly machinery options. 

The company also made strides in precision agriculture, with the Symphony Nozzle from Precision Planting being a notable example. This tool allows for precise control over agricultural inputs, leading to healthier soil and lower costs. 

Customer and employee satisfaction reached new heights in 2023, with AGCO recording its highest-ever Net Promoter Scores and employee engagement levels. Safety measures saw remarkable improvements, further highlighting AGCO's dedication to its community. 

AGCO set ambitious sustainability targets for the coming years, including a significant reduction in emissions, waste diversion from landfills, and decreased water usage, emphasizing its commitment to environmental stewardship. The year also marked another period of record performance for AGCO, proving that sustainability and business success go hand in hand in modern agriculture.


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In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Kwangwook Kim, Assistant Professor at Michigan State University, discusses the use of non-nutritive sweeteners in nursery pig diets. He explains how sucralose and neotame influence feed intake, gut health, metabolism, and the frequency of diarrhea compared to antibiotics. The conversation highlights mechanisms beyond palatability, including hormone signaling and nutrient transport. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Receptors responsible for sweet taste are present not only in the mouth but also along the intestinal tract.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Kwangwook Kim / kwangwook-kim is an Assistant Professor at Michigan State University, specializing in swine nutrition and feed additives under disease challenge models. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Animal Sciences from the University of California, Davis, where he focused on intestinal health and metabolic responses in pigs. His research evaluates alternatives to antibiotics, targeting gut health and performance in nursery pigs.