Looking Ahead: The Future of Natural Solutions in Animal Agriculture
By Corey Carpenter
Director of Business Development & Swine Technical Sales, DPI GLOBAL
A Future Looking Forward, Not Backward
Livestock and aquaculture production are approaching new horizons shaped by rising global protein demand, quickly evolving consumer expectations, and the ongoing challenge of creating healthier, more sustainable production systems.
Looking forward, producers will have the opportunity to benefit from natural, science-backed solutions that are more commonly becoming a critical resource for efficient, healthy, productive livestock systems. This is progress that has yet to be fully achieved, because we have not yet tapped the full potential of what these solutions can offer.
The Pressures Producers Are Facing Ahead
An increased demand for more animal derived protein will require greater levels of animal production. As a result, there is likely to be some rise in the level of production intensification.
However, this intensification will be met with greater consumer demand for transparency and natural production practices. Producers will need tools and resources that allow them to raise strong, healthy animals in a way that is both consistent and profitable.
Balancing these expectations requires solutions that:
- Benefit animal health
- Support efficient production
- Strengthen production systems from the inside out
The Rising Role of Natural, Science-Driven Inputs
Natural supplements for livestock have gained traction because they align with both what consumers expect and what producers need for their animals to thrive.
These solutions help support:
- Gut function
- Animal resilience
- Environmental outcomes
As the needs to produce more animal protein continues, natural solutions will play an increasingly important role in keeping animal production systems competitive and adaptable.
What Producers Should Be Prioritizing for 2026 and Beyond
Producers should carefully evaluate their current emphasis on integrating natural, efficient and environmentally impactful solutions and how well their operations are positioned to succeed moving forward.
Those who strategically prioritize these approaches in their production systems will be better equipped to meet future food demands and maintain a competitive advantage in a changing industry.
DPI GLOBAL’s Forward-Looking Commitment
DPI GLOBAL has a unique team of experts with decades of experience dedicated to supporting producers as they navigate the challenges ahead.
Developing consumer expectations, environmental performance pressures, animal well-being and the available resources in nature are part of what has kept DPI’s focus on science-backed, rigorously tested, phytogenic solutions that are uniquely positioned to strengthen animal production systems, across a multitude of species.
This approach has helped producers across 55 countries to stay ahead of the game when it comes to consumer transparency and natural production practices. DPI GLOBAL remains committed in supporting the long-term health and productivity of farms while positively contributing to global food demand.
To learn more about how DPI GLOBAL can help you support long-term food security, contact our experts or visit www.dpiglobal.com.
Meet the Author: Corey Carpenter
Director of Business Development & Swine Technical Sales, DPI GLOBAL
Corey is the Director of Business Development and Swine Technical Sales at DPI GLOBAL, where he leads and directs the swine business and development of new business opportunities that grow the impact of DPI’s products and solutions in many species across the globe. Through a trust centered and results driven approach, Corey helps guide customers to effective, profitable nutrition solutions that help them achieve their long-term business goals.
When Corey is not working with livestock producers he enjoys CrossFit, spending time with family around their farm, and cooking.
