Research & Development

Leveraging deep livestock nutrition and vertical farming expertise, Hoshen FoodTech undertakes cutting-edge research and development (R&D) and feeding trials/studies to remain at the industry forefront.

Ongoing R&D

Hoshen FoodTech’s ongoing R&D efforts are professionally managed by our team of agricultural experts. Our R&D projects are supported by our world-caliber advisory board including leaders from academia and the livestock industry, and are conducted in collaboration with leading research institutes and laboratories in Israel and abroad.

The development of our Superior Green Feed aeroponic fodder and preferred growing methods are based on comprehensive academic research, lab tests and field trials/studies, resulting in green feed of exceptional nutritional and digestibility levels.

We also are undertaking research to quantify reductions in methane emissions from animals after incorporating fresh sprouts in feed rations, as well as reductions in nitrogen and ammonia in the soil.

We operate a dedicated R&D center with a sprout production capacity of 5 tons/day for ongoing trials/studies. The R&D center synchronizes all of our R&D efforts for optimized results and efficiency.

Selected areas of research

Integrating fresh sprouts into total mixed ration (TMR) for various farm animals

Fresh sprout growing methods

Contribution of fresh sprouts to reduction in carbon footprint

Nitrogen/ammonia in-soil emissions

Controlled Feeding Trials

  • Integrating sprouts into feed servings of lambs for fattening

    Time Period:
    March-July 2022

    Location:
    Nordia, Israel

    Results:

    • Significant weight gain
    • Increased feed efficiency
    • Improved health and reduced mortality
    • Increased farmer profitability

  • Integrating sprouts into feed servings of dairy goats

    Time Period:
    October-November 2021

    Location:
    Ramat Hanadiv

    Results:

    • Improved feed efficiency
    • Decreased consumption of daily dry matter
    • Replacement of 80% of traditional feed (as fed) with sprouts
    • Increased feed efficiency

  • Integrating sprouts into feed servings of dairy cows

    Time Period:
    August-October 2021

    Location:
    Sa'ar Dairy Farm, Israel

    Results:

    • Increased milk yields
    • Improved feed efficiency
    • Decreased consumption of daily dry matter