IFIF made significant progress on the Road to 2050 Strategic Project, a flagship initiative designed to provide the global feed industry with a unified vision and framework for its long-term contribution to climate action, food security, and sustainable livestock transformation.
Following Board approval in November 2024, the Road to 2050 Steering Group advanced the project with a clear implementation plan, detailed budget, and funding proposals.
The Road to 2050 is expected to deliver a strong foundation of aligned, science-based messaging for the feed sector, showcasing the industry’s contribution to sustainable livestock transformation and climate action.
The Road to 2050 will enable IFIF to speak with a unified, science-based voice on the feed sector’s role in sustainable food systems. It will provide stakeholders and policymakers with credible evidence of the industry’s contributions to climate action and support IFIF’s long-term strategy through 2050 and beyond.
The Road to 2050 will be implemented in four phases, staggered according to budget availability:
- Phase 1: Discovery (Months 1–6) – now underway, this phase is focused on survey design, targeted distribution, and collection of industry and stakeholder insights. The goal is to build a robust evidence base to inform later stages of the project.
- Phase 2: Regional Workshops (Months 7–12) – informed by Phase 1 findings, these workshops will be held across Africa, Asia, Europe, Western Asia, North America, South & Central America, and Oceania. They will address regional sustainability priorities, including responsible sourcing, regenerative agriculture, circularity, and innovation.
- Phase 3: Global Framework Development (Months 12–14) – insights from the regional workshops will be synthesized into a comprehensive global framework that identifies common themes, opportunities, and constraints. This phase will also produce actionable recommendations for both regional and global application.
- Phase 4: Communication & Implementation (Months 14–16) – the final phase will deliver a coordinated communication and policy strategy, stakeholder consultations, and a clear roadmap to support implementation at both global and regional levels.
With broad support from IFIF Members and chain partners, and with the leadership of the Steering Group, the Road to 2050 will serve as a strategic tool to position the feed industry at the center of sustainable solutions for the future of food and agriculture.
