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February 23, 2021

University of Greenwich offer online courses focused on bulk materials handling at port and at sea

The issues surrounding the safe handling and storage of bulk materials at port and at sea will be examined during two online short courses; one looking at general safety issues, the other concentrating on the difficulties encountered when handling and transporting biomass materials.
 

Image credit: University of Greenwich


8 - 11 March
Port and Terminal Operations for Bulk Cargoes - bulk materials handling and safety issues at ports and at sea

Subject areas covered include:
• Ship unloading technologies (Grabs vs CSUs, different CSU technologies)
• Conveying technologies (pneumatic vs belt)
• Storage and discharge technologies (silos, flat stores, stacking etc)
• Loading/unloading control (weighing, controlling ship bending etc)
• Rail and road outloading equipment and control
• Explosion and fire risks and management (ATEX, fire control and management)
• Mobile plant and safety
• Developments in automation and autonomous vehicles

22 - 26 March
Biomass Operations and Handling Technology - an overview of handling and storage issues with different biomass materials

Subjects areas covered include:
• Material types, flow properties and handling equipment requirements
• Self-heating, fire, explosion and safety
• Dust and degradation, pneumatic conveying and wear
• Explosion protection and ATEX regulations
• Engineering of equipment for storage and discharge
• Ship unloading
• Dust control and management

Who should attend?
Both courses are aimed at anyone working in ports or at sea who handles or is responsible for the safe transportation of bulk materials. This might include stevedores, operations supervisors, port managers, ships masters, port developers or cargo superintendents.

Bulk materials handling equipment suppliers, design consultants, maintenance personnel, managers and procurement executives are all recommended to attend to gain an understanding of the reasons for the varied behaviour of powders and particulate materials as they travel across the seas or are stored and transported from ports.

Both courses are delivered in association with ABTO: Association of Bulk Terminal Operators, and ABTO members will receive discounted fees.

For more information and to register visit the course website,
 HERE.

 

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which is published by Perendale Publishers Limited.

Alltech’s new ruminant meta-analysis addresses protein challenges, carbon footprint and profitability

The tightening of global protein supplies is creating uncertainty for producers and the feed industry alike as to where this year's protein supply will come from.

Add to that the ever-increasing pressure on producers to meet the growing global demand for milk and meat while also reducing their environmental impact and remaining financially viable. While striking a balance between these seemingly conflicting goals may seem impossible, Alltech has released data from a new meta-analysis for ruminants that proves otherwise.
 

Alltech has released data from a new meta-analysis for ruminants, with results showing that Optigen® can simultaneously improve animal performance, reduce carbon footprint and increase profitability. 
Image credit: Alltech

The results showed that Optigen®, a non-protein nitrogen ingredient, can replace vegetable protein sources and enable dairy and beef producers to simultaneously improve animal performance, reduce their carbon footprint and increase profitability.

The new data from the meta-analysis examining the effects of Optigen supplementation in dairy cows is based on the results of 17 studies carried out in six different countries, while the beef study was based on the results of 17 studies carried out in nine different countries.

'The responsible sourcing of protein for animal feeds is a crucial global issue in the livestock supply chain, and the use of plant protein sources in animal diets can be restricted based on availability, price volatility and associated environmental impact,' says Dr Saheed Salami, research fellow at Alltech.

'These meta-analysis studies have confirmed that Optigen is a viable substitute for plant protein sources in ruminant rations, resulting in improved feed efficiency, profitability and environmental sustainability for dairy and beef production,' continued Dr Salami.

Dairy research key findings:

  • The use of Optigen in dairy diets resulted in a carbon savings of around 54g of CO2-eq/kg milk.
  • When extrapolated to the annual milk output of the Dutch dairy sector, for example, this would be equivalent to a carbon emission reduction of 574,004 tonnes of CO2-eq. Such a carbon saving represents 10 percent of the entire reduction target for agriculture and land use sectors required by the Dutch government by 2030.
  • Optigen partially replaced approximately 21 percent of soybean meal across all diets. 
  • Dry matter intake (DMI), protein intake and nitrogen intake decreased through space 'saving' in the diet
  • Milk yield increased, and feed efficiency was improved by 3 percent in Optigen diets.
  • Nitrogen utilisation efficiency in dairy cows increased by 4 percent, thanks to improved nitrogen capture in the rumen. This translates to a reduction of the manure nitrogen excretion by 12 to 13g of nitrogen/cow/day.
  • This data suggests, for example, that the use of Optigen could reduce the annual manure nitrogen excretion from Germany's dairy sector by an average of 17,028 tonnes of nitrogen based on the annual milk output.
  • The environmental benefits Optigen brings are through the substitution of soybean and other high protein concentrates in combination with improved production efficiency.

Beef research key findings:

  • The meta-analysis highlighted how the partial replacement of vegetable protein with Optigen exhibited a consistent improvement in the liveweight gains and feed efficiency of beef cattle.
  • There was an 8 percent average increase in liveweight gain and an 8 percent improvement in feed efficiency with the inclusion of corn silage, enhancing the effects of Optigen.
  • A simulation analysis based on these benefits indicated that feeding Optigen to 1,000 head of cattle with the goal of each animal gaining 440 pounds would:
  • Reduce time to slaughter by nine days.
  • Lower feed costs by US $18,000.
  • Decrease the carbon footprint of the beef unit by 111.5 tonnes of CO2-eq, contributing to a nearly 2.2 percent reduction in the carbon footprint of beef production.

 
'Vegetable protein sources are volatile; they fluctuate in price and their nutritional composition is incredibly variable, while Optigen is the opposite and provides consistency in the rumen-degradable protein supply that is critical for rumen function,' says Dr Vaughn Holder, ruminant research group director at Alltech.

'These new meta-analyses on both beef and dairy animals show the depth of our research in both areas, as well as the versatility of the product across dietary raw materials and global geographies,' concluded Dr Holder.

As a concentrated nitrogen source, Optigen takes up less space in the diet compared to other nitrogen sources, such as soybean meal and rapeseed meal, leaving room for more rumen-friendly materials, such as home grown forages.

This additional space can also aid in allowing more energy into the diet. In some cases, dietary crude protein levels can also be decreased, thereby increasing efficiency and reducing the risk of nutrient wastage. These studies reaffirm that feeding Optigen offers unique economic and environmental benefits to dairy and beef production and positively impacts our food supply chain.


Visit the Alltech website, HERE.

 

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This blog is maintained by The Global Miller staff and is supported by the magazine Milling and Grain
which is published by Perendale Publishers Limited.

Morocco changes taxes on wheat imports for bread

The Moroccan Government has announced a change in taxes on wheat imports due to the drought caused by the recent low rainfall and the subsequent decrease in wheat production.

The government, which suspended customs duties on bread wheat until December 31, 2020 in order to create stock and ensure price competition, has extended this period until May 31, 2021.

 
Image credit: Alex Dugger on Flickr
(CC BY 2.0)
According to the Moroccan Ministry of Agriculture, grain production for the 2019-2020 season decreased by 39 percent compared to the previous season and reached 3.2 million tons. Durum wheat reached 790,000 tons, soft wheat grain production reached 1.7 million tons and barley production reached 640,000 tons.

The Moroccan government set a fixed reference price of US $280 per ton for bread wheat to assist producers in selling their harvest, providing a bi-weekly storage bonus for traders and grain cooperatives in the country and a subsidy of US $5 per ton for millers.
 

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This blog is maintained by The Global Miller staff and is supported by the magazine Milling and Grain
which is published by Perendale Publishers Limited.

Tom Vilsack re-elected to USDA

The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) and U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) are pleased with the bipartisan U.S. Senate vote today approving the appointment of former Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to that important post again under the Biden-Harris Administration.

'We welcome Secretary Vilsack's return to USDA in a year that is projected to see record U.S. agricultural exports,' says USW President Vince Peterson, who currently serves on the USDA Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee for Trade.
Image credit: U.S. Department of Agriculture on flickr
(CC BY 2.0)

Mr Peterson continued, 'We look forward to working with him again to continue building on the successful export market development partnership between U.S. wheat farmers and USDA.'

'NAWG applauds the Senate for its timely consideration and strong bipartisan support for confirming Secretary Vilsack to lead the USDA once again,' says NAWG CEO Chandler Goule. 'Like many farmers across the country, wheat growers are facing economic challenges, and we are pleased to see the Senate and President work to fill these leadership positions at the USDA with qualified candidates, so we can continue to work on policy that benefits rural America.


'Secretary Vilsack is uniquely qualified to head up the USDA, having served there previously, and has an exceptional understanding of agricultural and rural issues. We look forward to working with him and continuing to build our relationship with the USDA,' concludes Mr Goule.

Visit the U.S. Wheat Associates website, HERE, and the National Association of Wheat Growers website, HERE.
 

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This blog is maintained by The Global Miller staff and is supported by the magazine Milling and Grain
which is published by Perendale Publishers Limited.

the interview | Scott Montgomery, Director of the Food Fortification Initiative (FFI)


Scott Montgomery is the director of the Food Fortification Initiative (FFI), a network of partners working to make the addition of vitamins and minerals to flour and rice standard milling practice worldwide. He is based in Minneapolis, USA and has expertise in senior level management, food processing and the supply chain with global experience across cereal grain industries. Scott received a bachelor’s degree in milling science and management from Kansas State University in 1980 and worked for Cargill Incorporated from 1980- 2010; he started as a trainee at the company’s oilseeds processing plant in Washington, Iowa. He quickly moved into the wheat flour milling business, holding several supervisory positions across North America. Scott assumed responsibility of global operations for Cargill’s wheat and maize milling operations and, ultimately, citrus operations in every region of the world. He retired from Cargill in 2010 as Vice President, Global Procurement Leader. Before becoming FFI’s director in 2011, Scott served on the FFI Executive Management Team (EMT) from 2004 and from 2006-10 he was appointed chair. The FFI EMT is a group which includes representatives from multi-sector partners who provide strategic direction to FFI.

 


 

Can you tell me a little bit about how you came to hold your current position in the Food Fortification Initiative?
Sure, it’s an interesting story. I was living in Australia in 2003 and I was seconded to a joint venture company called Allied Mills, the largest wheat flour milling and bakery mix company in Australia.
When I returned, I went back to my operations role for the global dry milling businesses in Cargill. Shortly after I returned to Minneapolis, Cargill’s public affairs team where invited the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The team that had joined CDC group to meet us contained one of the founding members of FFI. They started talking about what they do and their strong belief relating to the public, private and civic sectors. I was particularly interested in involving the private sector, which many development agencies shy away from.
Then, in 2010, I decided to retire from Cargill. I had spent the past six years strongly supporting the FFI, working closely with the team as the board chair. I then became the industry liaison and within a few months, we had a gap in leadership and they asked me if I would be the director.
 

What motivated you to move into food fortification, and did you have any experience behind you?
I had spent six years working with the team as the Board Chair. In this role you begin to develop a real passion for this incredible work that can be done globally and that is so cost effective in the private sector.
While at Cargill we often spoke about cost benefit ratios in approving multimillion dollar capital investments, but we never saw the payback numbers of simply fortifying wheat flour with vitamins and minerals. The cost of fortification is miniscule but the benefits are unbelievable.
 

Do you think the flour milling industry is fully aware of the impact that fortification offers, or is it still seen as extra cost?
The power of fortification to strengthen millions of lives is the message we’re trying to put out there right now. We are currently working with Kansas State University on its milling curriculum. They teach about flour ingredient improvers, which includes talking about vitamins and minerals addition through premixes.
We’re trying to incorporate into that training how incredibly important it is to do this, why we do it, how many birth defects we can eliminate globally and what an opportunity this is to make a difference.
So very early in their careers millers are being trained that the work that they do is critical and its positive effect will last for generations to come.
 

Why is it that we can almost immediately develop a vaccine to save lives threatened by Covid-19 yet we can’t simply fortify our foodstuffs and protect women and their newly born babies? Do you think that there should be more of a focus at this?
That’s a great point you bring up, so my answer is absolutely. This whole segment is underfunded globally, and I’m not talking about just FFI.
So why is that? Well, this neglect has been going on for years. It’s not something new. Maybe we need to tell our story better as this is such an incredible intervention.
One comparison that I could make is that the addition of iodised salt, which was started many years ago. This is one of history’s most significant public health interventions, by simply adding a bit of iodine to salt. This is where the idea of adding vitamins and minerals to cereal grains comes from.
So again, the comparison is great and the story for wheat flour, rice, maize should be the same. We currently estimate 30 percent of the world’s milled wheat flour is fortified. But we have got a way to go as less than one percent of all rice is fortified. With maize it’s probably 30 to 40 percent fortified.
 

So finally, do you have a vision about where fortification might go universally? How are we going to achieve that and how important is the miller’s role in achieving your vision?
Sometimes I tell people, when I worked for Cargill, that when I woke in the morning, there was no doubt that my job was to increase the company’s profits and to sustain its business.
Now when I wake up in the morning, I want to prevent the burden of micronutrient deficiencies globally, that’s what I wake up to do.
FFI estimates that between one and two billion people suffer from anaemia. Preventing anaemia - and it’s debilitating consequences on mothers and developing children - through fortification is what we’re trying to achieve. Our vision is to eliminate the micronutrient deficiencies suffered by two billion people across the world, meaning a reduction in anaemia, birth defects and the improved health of women of childbearing age.
That’s what FFI’s vision is, that’s why I do this work. Millers are the critical players, especially those that add premix and fortify. I find millers to be very cooperative and willing to support this work.
Millers should be proud if they are fortifying their wheat flour and rice with folic acid or with iron. The impact that they’re making on the public health of their country is incredible. And the evidence is irrefutable.
So, again, that’s why I have real passion. Food fortification is just something we have to do and I’m not patient about it. Millions of lives - and futures - can’t wait. 




February 22, 2021

Powerful air purifier from FrigorTec removes 99.995 percent of coronavirus

FrigorTec has presented the 'deviro', a mobile air purifier. In the highest of three selectable filter stages, the deviro removes up to 99.995 per cent of the coronavirus and particles from ambient air with an H14 HEPA filter.

With a noise emission level of 49 dB, the device is very quiet. This means the air purifier is suitable for use in offices and classrooms. FrigorTec, headquartered in Amtzell near Ravensburg/Germany, is a company specialising in air conditioning and filtering for highly complex industrial and commercial applications. According to FrigorTec, its engineers developed the powerful air purifier during a development period of eight months.

 
Frigortec's deviro mobile air purifier
Image credit: Frigortec

Long-term protection for health and budget
Professional air purifiers significantly reduce the risk of virus infection via aerosols, including SARS-CoV-2. A series of studies has proven this claim many times. They also eliminate other viruses and particles. When purchasing an air purifier, two criteria are particularly important. First, studies such as the one conducted by Münster University Hospital (UKM) in February 2021 show that for effective protection, air purifiers must be equipped with H14 HEPA filters.

Second, the device must be capable of an air exchange rate greater than five times per hour in the room in which it is used. The deviro satisfies both criteria, according to FrigorTec Managing Director Ralph Kolb, 'deviro, our new air purifier, has three filter stages. In the highest stage, it fulfils the applicable standard for H14 filters with an air exchange rate of six times per hour in rooms of just over 100 cubic metres. It is ideally suited for use in large conference rooms, training rooms, switchgear and technical rooms, canteens and classrooms.'

Operating costs are another criterion for air purifiers. According to Mr Kolb, in the medium term it always pays to procure a professional device, 'In terms of costs, the device's filter service life is key. As the H14 HEPA filter is not exactly cheap to replace, the price of a professional air purifier such as our deviro will be amortised within 24 months as compared to supposedly more affordable devices.'

More information on the deviro air purifier is available on the Frigortec website, HERE.

FrigorTec also offers interested companies, authorities and schools free consultation for planning and commissioning.
 

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This blog is maintained by The Global Miller staff and is supported by the magazine Milling and Grain
which is published by Perendale Publishers Limited.

Trial conducted comparing the use of Anpario’s Moldgard to propionic acid for mould control

Mould growth is a common problem in livestock feedstuffs, resulting in poor feed hygiene, loss of nutrient quality and can have a detrimental impact on animal health and performance.

Liquid propionic acid, the EU registered feed preservative, is commonly used to help control mould in animal feed. The benefits of propionic acid are further enhanced when combined with acetic and sorbic acid due to their synergistic relationship, maintaining optimal feed hygiene.
 

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Mould growth in forage and feed, on farm pre- and post-harvest, is a common problem that results in loss of nutrients, reduced feed intake and production of secondary fungal metabolites.

Secondary fungal metabolites rarely exist in isolation and therefore even at relatively low levels, they can have negative implications on livestock performance, fertility and increase susceptibility to secondary infections.


Moldgard is part of Anpario's Acid Based Eubiotics (ABE) range and consists of a synergistic blend of propionic, acetic and sorbic acids formulated onto a unique mineral carrier to ensure maximum efficacy

An independent trial was conducted using broiler feed with a dry matter of 88.5 percent and moisture content of 15 percent. Samples were allocated to three treatments; a negative control with no feed additives (NC), a positive control treated with 0.5 kg/t of propionic acid (98%) (PC) and treatment with 0.5 kg/t Moldgard (Moldgard) and incubated at 22 ˚C for seven weeks. Mould growth was analysed at days 0, 28 and 49 of incubation.

The results showed the feed sample with no additives (NC) had 142.3 and 280 x106 cfu of mould propagules on days 28 and 49 respectively. Analysis also indicated presence of the secondary fungal metabolites Aspergillus, Fusarium and Paecilomyces.

Samples treated with 98 percent propionic acid (PC) demonstrated effective mould control compared to NC, however, it allowed mould growth over time.

The synergistic acid blend of Moldgard provided superior protection, preventing mould growth over the seven week period and therefore helping to control against populations of secondary fungal metabolites.

Visit the Anpario website, HERE.


 

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February 21, 2021

Full programme of the 5th Annual Aquafeed Extrusion conference announced

The 5th Annual Aqua Feed Extrusion Conference co-organized by VIV, International Aquafeed and Fish Farming Technology magazine and Dr Mian Riaz of Texas A&M University is once again taking place on 10-11 March, 2021. The full programme has now been released.
 



Day 1

First day of the 5th Annual Aquafeed Extrusion conference will focus on selection of an appropriate extruder for aqua feed, modern aquatic plant design, preparation of raw material for aqua feed using pulverizer, making floating and sinking feed using twin screw extrusion technology and optimization of aqua feed quality. 

Selection of an Extruder
As we know, in today's market, several companies offer all kind of extruders for making aqua feed, which can make the process of selecting an appropriate extruder very confusing for the consumer. There are too many choices in the market for buying an extruder.

Modern aquatic plant design
Extrusion projects are not an easy task to undertake. Whether you are building a new factory or expanding your operation, proper planning is key to the success of a completed project.

Preparation of the raw Material
First step in making aqua feed is to prepare your raw material using proper grinder and pulverizer for extrusion and that can be very costly, if not careful, you can spend lot of energy and efforts and then still ended up with poor quality pellets.

Making Floating and Sinking Feed with Twin Screw Extruder
Currently we have choices to use single or twin-screw extruder to make aquafeed, and twin-screw extrusion provide more flexibility and choice to make different sizes of pellet and it allows to make floating or sinking feed as well.

Optimization of Aquafeed Quality
Once feed is made; we need to make sure its quality. Final aqua feed and majority of raw materials used for their production, due to their substantial level of total fat and high ration of polyunsaturated fatty acids are very sensitive to oxidation process. Oxidation of feeds can negatively impact economy of feed producers, since primarily will impact feed quality with consequent possible increase of customers complain and/or feed re-call. Moreover, oxidation can have a direct effect on fish performances and state of health. Thus, a good knowledge of oxidation process and way to prevent/control via the application of a specific antioxidant program, remain a must for producing high feed quality.

Day 2

The second day of the conference will focus on Twin screw extrusion of aqua feed, Evolution of extrusion technology, Common Aquafeed drying challenges, Sustainable and nutritious fish feed pellets with twin screw and Proposition for enzymes in extruded feed.

Twin Screw Extrusion of Aqua Feed
As the recent changes in raw material demand and availability, the extrusion of 'new' raw materials for dry fish feed and pet food products has challenged the traditional way of producing quality products from premium raw materials. To accommodate this challenge the development and use of twin-screw technology has become more intense and, in some region, market like in Asia, starting to become the most preferred technology in especially fish feed extrusion.

Evolution of Extrusion Technology
Extrusion processing has been used for many years for products that countless people use daily.  Family pets, livestock, and aquaculture are all examples of who/what extrusion proves to be a valuable and flexible processing aid.  From producing the most basic of feeds to complex, high quality formulations, aquatic feeds have evolved through the years, therefore it is necessary to expect the same for extrusion technology.

Common Aquafeed Drying Challenge
Every Aquafeed manufacturer faces operational challenges from time to time when producing high quality feed at maximum throughput and energy efficiency. Understanding the underlying cause of the problems faced during operation is a critical step in defining practical solutions to ensure reliable, high quality, efficient aquafeed production.

Sustainable and Nutritious Fish Feed Pellets with Twin Screw
Since protein-containing raw materials play an important role in achieving the most efficient growth possible, fish meal as a source of protein is a frequently used in the formulation to produce fish feed. However, this has led to an additional demand for fish resulting in a significant increase on the price of fishmeal. Consequently, efforts are being made to find alternative sources of protein to replace fishmeal, at least partially. A promising and more sustainable approach is the usage of insects as an alternative to fishmeal, since they can also be rich in protein and already serve as food for many fish in nature.

Proposition for Enzymes in Extruded Feed
The volatility in supply, price and quality of common protein sources used in aquafeed has prompted the use of dietary enzymes including protease by nutritionists and formulators worldwide. However, poor stability of any enzymes during the harsh manufacturing process of extruded aquafeed may have hindered their use and prompted several solutions such as coated enzymes or liquid enzymes for post-pelleting application. Here, we shall discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various such solutions proposed for dietary protease by reviewing peer-reviewed published literatures available in the scientific domains.

For more information and to register visit the 5th Annual Aqua Feed Extrusion Conference website, HERE.

 

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This blog is maintained by The Global Miller staff and is supported by the magazine Milling and Grain
which is published by Perendale Publishers Limited.

February 18, 2021

Alltech and DLG announce joint venture focused on providing advanced animal nutrition to Scandinavian market

Global animal nutrition leaders Alltech and DLG Group (DLG) are joining forces for a second time, with a focus on delivering greater profitability and efficiency to livestock producers in Scandinavia. Alltech and DLG are finalising the purchase of Finnish company Kärki-Agri, a joint venture that will strengthen their delivery of innovative, field-proven animal nutrition.

This collaboration follows the successful 2017 joint venture undertaken by Alltech and DLG of AV Nutrismart Holdings, a premix business based in Orenburg, Russia. The companies will each hold a 50 percent share in the Kärki-Agri joint venture, located in Seinäjoki, Finland.
Kärki-Agri was founded in 1996 and specialises in serving Finnish cattle and dairy farms. Their offerings include animal health products, specialty feeds and feed preservatives. The company also opened a premix plant in 2015, where they produce custom feeds and Nutrilix specialty blocks.

'We are excited about the opportunity this will afford us to better serve our Scandinavian customers,' says Dr Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech. 'This joint venture will once again enable us to combine DLG's excellence in premix manufacturing with Alltech's cutting-edge nutritional solutions.'

'We have been an Alltech customer for over 20 years and trust their technology,' says Antti Kuoppamaki, majority stakeholder for Kärki-Agri. 'I know that Alltech and DLG share our commitment to supporting producers, and I look forward to the future success of the business through the collaboration of Alltech and DLG.'

'With this second joint venture with Alltech, we will strengthen our position and presence in Finland, which is located in a region that offers exciting opportunities,' said Jacob Holm Pedersen, CEO of the Vilofoss Group and Executive Vice President with responsibility for Premix & Nutrition at DLG. 'The synergies created through this cooperation will give customers better access to products that, by optimising feed efficiency, improve production economy and increase their competitive advantage.'

Visit the Alltech website, HERE, and the DLG website, HERE.
 

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This blog is maintained by The Global Miller staff and is supported by the magazine Milling and Grain
which is published by Perendale Publishers Limited.

GEAPS 2021: Plug in to your online conference

Even when we can't get together in person, the GEAPS network is here to provide training and connections for you to be able to continue to do your job safely.

The GEAPS Exchange Online Conference puts you in touch with connections around the world and keeps you up-to-date on what's happening in the industry.

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Registration starts at $75 for GEAPS members and $200 for non-members. Not yet a member? Learn more about the benefits of membership HERE.

Idea Exchange - Tuesday, February 23, 1 p.m. CT
The Idea Exchange is the most popular education session at our in-person event. It features short presentations on the newest products in the industry and ideas that your peers have used to improve operations.
  
What's NEW for 2021?
  • Barge Stowage Exam Camera System – Seedburo
  • Guardian Positioning System – JMI Covers, LLC
  • Self-Learning Custom Stroke Electric Actuator – LINAK
  • SureTrack PRO - AGI SureTrack
  • TSS2 – Anderson Engineering
  • Product Demonstrations

The following companies are providing equipment presentation videos:
  • Brandt Industries USA Ltd
  • Brock Grain Systems
  • Linak
  • Nord Drivesystems
  • Warrior MFG

Also, be sure not to miss:
  • A three-day live broadcast of industry education and training, interactive workshops, and live Q&A
  • Group and individual conversations in networking lounges
  • New products in the virtual Idea Exchange, product demonstrations, and trade show
  • A month of unlimited access to all recorded conference content.

For further information, visit the GEAPS website, HERE.
 

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February 16, 2021

Çukurova Silo to build grain storage facility with capacity of one million tons

Çukurova Silo, a global silo manufacturer that exports to more than 70 countries has recently signed a contract to provide a massive grain storage facility project with a capacity of one million tons in Turkmenistan.

'The project, the feasibility, project design, engineering calculations, production and installation of which will be carried out 100 percent by Çukurova Silo, will be the world's largest grain storage facility when it is completed,' says Can Demirel, Sales Manager, Çukurova Silo.
 

Projected artist's illustration of the completed facility
Image credit: Çukurova Silo


'Thanks to its 60,000 m2 facility, its organisational structure focusing on efficiency and innovation as well as cutting-edge production lines, Çukurova Silo has become a global brand that exports to more than 70 countries from Australia to Colombia in a very short time and a respected partner for its stakeholders. Çukurova Silo continues its successful journey with its 'sustainable growth' model, with its management model, professional human resources that it incorporates and continuously develops, and technology investments in its production infrastructure,' continues Mr Demirel.
 

Image credit: Çukurova Silo

Çukurova Silo is one of the few firms that have received 'Design Centre Authorisation' in Turkey and that applies 'dynamism' in production and service at every stage of the business processes. Çukurova Silo, which embraces cooperation between university and industry, continuously grows its partnership with the academy and continues to receive technological, scientific and professional support to improve production processes.

'Research and development, business development, and innovation are a part of the DNA of Çukurova Silo. We are aware that we have reached our current brand value thanks to our indispensable principles; analysing customer demands accurately and completely, to gain the trust and support of our business partners by prioritizing customer satisfaction and interests, to turn a mutually beneficial relationship into a sustainable partnership, and professional and quality engineering services after sales,' says Mr Demirel.

'Çukurova Silo's corporate relations with Bagtiyar Gurlushik, started in 2019 with a grain storage facility with a capacity of 50,000 tons. Very serious project designs, calculations, planning as well as customer-oriented logistics and appropriate cost-benefit analyses were made from the very beginning to the delivery of this facility, which was the first project of our company in Turkmenistan, After this project was successfully delivered by Çukurova Silo with a solution-oriented approach, Bagtiyar Gurlushik firm chose us for the new facility with a capacity of one million tons.

'We had an extensive preparation period for such a large and special project. First of all, we listened to the expectations and project targets of our customer. Then long-term feasibility studies were made and project meetings that lasted about one and a half years were held in Turkmenistan and in Turkey with the participation of managers and engineers. Çukurova Silo professionals and engineers presented the project that they prepared using the most advanced technologies of the sector and special solutions for such a facility, which will be the first in the world in this diameter and capacity, to the approval of our customer. As a result of these long and meticulous studies, Bagtiyar Gurlushik company preferred Çukurova Silo.


'The turnkey project, which we will deliver in line with the expectations of our customer, is planned as a 'Grain Storage Facility' complex that includes the latest technology silo handling system, silo automation system, grain drying facility, and grain cleaning facility.'

According to Çukurova Silo this project, which will bear the signature of the company, and will be the first in the world in terms of facility size and capacity, complex design and appealing to a wide range of region. Production has now started with high quality and advanced engineering applications, without avoiding any sacrifice for the delivery of this huge project, including feasibility, design, production, logistics and installation.

Visit the Çukurova Silo website, HERE.

 

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Over 10,000 large projects include Symaga silos

In 2020, Symaga marked 35 year since its founding. In a year overshadowed by the pandemic, Symaga has delivered its 10,000th storage project, totalling more than 42 million m3 of storage built in 145 countries on five continents.

Among the completed projects, Symaga have chosen to highlight the storage plant of a mill located in Łasin, Poland. The Polish mill, Mlyny Szczepanki, entrusted Symaga with the design and manufacture of 5 hopper silos SCE0993 / 15T45 with a special protection for the hopper.
 
Image credit: Symaga Silos


Symaga start 2021 supported by the momentum of the last months of 2020, with a significant portfolio of new orders. Asia has become one of the target markets, with a new office in Singapore to support our services and solutions in the region, to respond to the growing demand that is expected in coming years. To maintain this continued growth, Symaga will not only focus on new markets, but will underpin its policy of further deepen presence in its top markets, such as Europe, Russia and Ukraine.

For more information visit the Symaga website, HERE.


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Study shows Anpario’s pHorce helps protect pigs against in-feed viruses

A recent study, conducted by Dr Scott Dee at Pipestone Applied Research Facility in the USA, has been undertaken to test the anti-viral efficacy of widely available feed additives.

Pigs were challenged with Seneca virus A (SVA), porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) and porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus (PEDV).  The feed was infected with these viruses using Dr Dee's innovative ice block model and pigs were offered either the infected feed with no additives, or the infected feed supplemented with the additive, one of which was pHorce, included at 3kg per tonne of feed.

 
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Whilst the pigs fed the infected control diets exhibited clinical symptoms of SVA, PEDV and PRRS, no evidence of SVA or PRRS infection was observed in the pigs consuming feed supplemented with pHorce. In addition, it was found that pHorce lowered mortality and significantly increased average daily gain compared to pigs from the control group.

'To find that pHorce, which is formaldehyde free, not only delivers effective anti-bacterial and anti-fungal action, but also successfully protects feed with proven anti-viral activity at a relatively low inclusion is massively important,' says Dr Wendy Wakeman, Anpario's Global Technical Director. 'This finding will help in ensuring the biosecurity and safety of future feed and livestock production.'

'Anpario have worked with Acid Based Eubiotic (ABE) feed additives for more than 30 years with a particular focus on pathogen control,' adds Dr Wakeman. 'The proven anti-viral activity of pHorce, specifically in the mitigation of the effect of PRRS, PEDV and SVA, highlights the effective triple action of the feed additive, which is also a well-established anti-bacterial and anti-fungal product.'

Manufactured by UK-based, independent feed additive producer Anpario, pHorce is developed from a concentrated synergistic blend of formic and propionic acid formulated on a unique carrier system for optimal efficacy. It is a free-flowing dry powder which is easily dispersed within raw materials and finished feed. pHorce is fast-acting with rapid acid release helping to reduce pathogen load and support the development of a well-balanced and diverse gut microbiome for optimal livestock health and performance.

For more information on the study visit the Anpario website, HERE.

Alternatively you can learn more by emailing sales@anpario.com.
 

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This blog is maintained by The Global Miller staff and is supported by the magazine Milling and Grain
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