This course is part of Module II: Technology and Practice on Grain Postharvest Loss Reduction within the webinar series on postharvest loss reduction organized by the WFP Centre of Excellence for Rural Transformation (WFP China COE). The series, held from August 27th to September 26th, 2024, was delivered with support from the Academy of China’s National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration (NAFRA).

The overall objective of the webinar series is to share China’s extensive experience, technologies, and practices in reducing postharvest loss. Across two modules—Module I: Experience on Grain Postharvest Management and Module II: Technology and Practice on Grain Postharvest Loss Reduction—a total of 16 Chinese presenters introduced China’s approaches to postharvest management and demonstrated key technologies used by aggregators at various stages of the postharvest process.

Within this framework, the present course focuses on the valueadded utilization of feed raw materials derived from grain. It examines the global food security landscape, challenges faced by the feed industry, and the development of alternative feed ingredients. The course further explores the transition from traditional to modern feed production, the evolution of feed processing technologies, and the integration of biotechnological innovations. By presenting strategies and technologies that enhance the efficiency and sustainability of feed resources, the course aims to contribute to global food security and environmental sustainability.