Ocrim and AGCO sign a collaboration agreement to support expansion into the global storage and milling market
AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, and Ocrim, a turnkey solutions provider for wheat, corn and cereal mills around the world, have announced a collaboration agreement.
The agreement will benefit customers worldwide by bringing together the seed, grain and food industry expertise of AGCO's Cimbria and GSI brands and Ocrim's extensive food milling capability. Both Cimbria and Ocrim offer turnkey solutions to help customers succeed from design through installation and service. The collaboration will further simplify the turnkey process by giving customers one point of contact for their project. It also gives customers seamless access to Cimbria and Ocrim equipment and GSI's leading grain storage, material handling, conditioning, and management solutions.
Alberto Antolini, CEO of Ocrim, during the signing ceremony stated: 'The world is changing and today's developed market is no longer seeking a conventional technology provider. Customers want a reliable partner capable of offering and delivering multiple tailor-made solutions. I strongly believe that the future is projected towards a 'Farm to Fork' solution, and this partnership is the pillar of such philosophy.'
The collaboration delivers added value solutions to organisations serving the global milling sector. The need for milling infrastructure is growing due to increasing demand for flour, especially in developing regions, such as Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. Growth of gluten-free products and higher per-capita consumption of flour in the United States and Europe is also driving demand.
Commenting on the announcement, Stefan Caspari, Senior Vice President, AGCO Grain & Protein, says, 'We are delighted about this collaboration, which will help drive productivity for our customers, improve food security and sustainability. The agreement will enable the delivery of integrated customer solutions, customisable based on their needs and supported with best-in-class technology for the milling business.'
For more information visit the Ocrim website, HERE.
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Alberto Antolini, CEO of Ocrim, during the signing ceremony stated: 'The world is changing and today's developed market is no longer seeking a conventional technology provider. Customers want a reliable partner capable of offering and delivering multiple tailor-made solutions. I strongly believe that the future is projected towards a 'Farm to Fork' solution, and this partnership is the pillar of such philosophy.'
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Commenting on the announcement, Stefan Caspari, Senior Vice President, AGCO Grain & Protein, says, 'We are delighted about this collaboration, which will help drive productivity for our customers, improve food security and sustainability. The agreement will enable the delivery of integrated customer solutions, customisable based on their needs and supported with best-in-class technology for the milling business.'
For more information visit the Ocrim website, HERE.
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June 29, 2021
Micromix-Olmix appoints Grant James as their new UK and Ireland sales manager
Micromix-Olmix is driving the adoption of regenerative agriculture with the appointment of a new UK and Ireland sales manager who's keen to encourage progressive ways of farming.
Grant James – who is well known in the agricultural sector - will be starting his tenure at Groundswell June 23rd and 24th. 'Grant has a proven track record in the industry and I am delighted to have him as part of the team,' says Doug Chaplin, managing director at Micromix-Olmix.
Having harboured a keen interest in the countryside from his childhood, Mr James spent a number of years working on farms, while simultaneously gaining a City and Guilds in agriculture and farm business management. After this he moved into agronomy, working for Westward and Yorkshire Fertiliser for 10 years. 'I have spent half my career as an agronomist, working on farms and talking to farmers,' says Mr James.
He then spent nine years working for Monsanto (now Bayer) as its UK business development manager, before operating as a private consultant until 2010, when he joined Nufarm as its UK business development manager. So what attracted him to Micromix-Olmix?
'The biostimulant and micronutrient industry has always appealed but there has never been the opportunity before,' he says. 'I'm interested in moving away from chemicals towards things that are less harmful to the environment. Plus, we are losing the chemical arsenal, with about 20 percent of registrations facing revocation a year – so we need to find a better and cleaner way.'
The issue Mr James most wants to overcome is the misconception surrounding biostimulants and micronutrients. 'I really want to be more transparent and to get away from the muck and mystery of them. If we can get over this barrier, there will be far greater take-up and adoption.'
Mr James' first event will be Groundswell, where regenerative agriculture takes the front seat. There, he will be focussing on soil health and fertility. 'Where soils are neglected there can be a decrease in biodiversity, a loss of humus, compaction and erosion - all leading to crop health and nutrition issues,' he says. But once soils are in a bad condition what can be done?
Adding a fertility activator is one way to provide micro-organisms with the essential ingredients – like sugars and amino acids - needed for their proper function. Neosol is Micromix's probiotic for the soil, which, when applied after harvest, allows the microbial biomass to function better to break down organic matter and produce humus.
A recent study conducted over three years by the Agricultural Research Institute in Europe revealed soils treated with Neosol yielded 17.4 percent more than untreated soils. The bulk density of the soil reduced by 11.7 percent and the porosity increased by 14.6 percent.
'Regenerative agriculture is all about working with the soil and taking an holistic view of the crop environment,' says Mr James. 'Five years down the line I think farmers are going to be using a lot of micronutrients and biostimulants as environmentally friendly alternatives to crop health and production. They are the future and there is everything to play for.'
For more information visit the Micromix-Olmix website, HERE.
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| Grant James Image credit: Micromix-Olmix |
Having harboured a keen interest in the countryside from his childhood, Mr James spent a number of years working on farms, while simultaneously gaining a City and Guilds in agriculture and farm business management. After this he moved into agronomy, working for Westward and Yorkshire Fertiliser for 10 years. 'I have spent half my career as an agronomist, working on farms and talking to farmers,' says Mr James.
He then spent nine years working for Monsanto (now Bayer) as its UK business development manager, before operating as a private consultant until 2010, when he joined Nufarm as its UK business development manager. So what attracted him to Micromix-Olmix?
'The biostimulant and micronutrient industry has always appealed but there has never been the opportunity before,' he says. 'I'm interested in moving away from chemicals towards things that are less harmful to the environment. Plus, we are losing the chemical arsenal, with about 20 percent of registrations facing revocation a year – so we need to find a better and cleaner way.'
The issue Mr James most wants to overcome is the misconception surrounding biostimulants and micronutrients. 'I really want to be more transparent and to get away from the muck and mystery of them. If we can get over this barrier, there will be far greater take-up and adoption.'
Mr James' first event will be Groundswell, where regenerative agriculture takes the front seat. There, he will be focussing on soil health and fertility. 'Where soils are neglected there can be a decrease in biodiversity, a loss of humus, compaction and erosion - all leading to crop health and nutrition issues,' he says. But once soils are in a bad condition what can be done?
Adding a fertility activator is one way to provide micro-organisms with the essential ingredients – like sugars and amino acids - needed for their proper function. Neosol is Micromix's probiotic for the soil, which, when applied after harvest, allows the microbial biomass to function better to break down organic matter and produce humus.
A recent study conducted over three years by the Agricultural Research Institute in Europe revealed soils treated with Neosol yielded 17.4 percent more than untreated soils. The bulk density of the soil reduced by 11.7 percent and the porosity increased by 14.6 percent.
'Regenerative agriculture is all about working with the soil and taking an holistic view of the crop environment,' says Mr James. 'Five years down the line I think farmers are going to be using a lot of micronutrients and biostimulants as environmentally friendly alternatives to crop health and production. They are the future and there is everything to play for.'
For more information visit the Micromix-Olmix website, HERE.
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IFAJ–Alltech International Award for Leadership in Agricultural Journalism recipients announced
Alltech and the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) have announced Kallee Buchanan of Australia and Craig Lester of Canada as the recipients of the 2021 IFAJ–Alltech International Award for Leadership in Agricultural Journalism. The award recognises excellence and leadership by young agricultural journalists and was presented today during the Alltech ONE Ideas Conference.
'IFAJ shares our commitment to supporting journalists who give a voice to the farmers and producers, the innovators and change-makers, the scientists and scholars all working toward a Planet of Plenty,' says Dr. Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech. 'On behalf of Alltech, I congratulate Kallee Buchanan and Craig Lester as the well-deserving recipients of the 2021 IFAJ–Alltech International Award for Leadership in Agricultural Journalism.'
This recognition honours Alltech's late founder, Dr. Pearse Lyons, who was a passionate storyteller with a great respect for agricultural journalists. The award complements the Young Leader program that Alltech co-founded with IFAJ in 2005 in support of the mentorship and education of leaders who connect agriculture to a global audience. It's also an endeavour that aligns with Alltech's vision of Working Together for a Planet of Plenty™, in which a world of abundance is made possible through the adoption of new technologies, better farm management practices and human ingenuity within agriculture.
'As producers throughout the food supply chain are implementing more sustainable solutions, we are in the midst of a new era in agriculture led by science, data-driven decision-making and a passionate dedication to farming with the future in mind,' says Dr. Lyons. 'Agricultural journalists have the ability to share these stories, and through our continued partnership with the IFAJ, we are proud to support these future leaders, who are passionate about connecting our industry to a global audience.'
Kallee Buchanan
Kallee Buchanan started her career at a regional newspaper in 2008 before joining the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in 2009, where she has worked as a radio and digital journalist, presenter and producer, covering rural and regional issues. In 2010, she won a Queensland Media Award (Clarion) for Best Radio News Report, and in 2017 she won the radio and digital categories at the Queensland Rural Media Awards and was named the overall journalism winner. She went on to win both the Australian and the International Star Prize for Digital Media, and she won the Queensland radio category again in 2018. In 2019, she was highly commended in the Emergency Media and Public Affairs Awards for her coverage of the 2018 Central Queensland bushfires.
Ms Buchanan joined the committee of the Rural Press Club of Queensland in 2016 and became its representative on the Australian Council of Agricultural Journalists (ACAJ) in 2018, eventually becoming the secretary of the ACAJ in 2019 and its president in 2020. She is passionate about elevating the issues and industries of regional and rural people and supporting agricultural media communicators in that work. She is committed to developing and retaining new voices that reflect the true diversity of communities outside of the major city centres, as well as the contributions they make to a productive world.
Craig Lester
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| Kallee Buchanan Image credit: Alltech |
This recognition honours Alltech's late founder, Dr. Pearse Lyons, who was a passionate storyteller with a great respect for agricultural journalists. The award complements the Young Leader program that Alltech co-founded with IFAJ in 2005 in support of the mentorship and education of leaders who connect agriculture to a global audience. It's also an endeavour that aligns with Alltech's vision of Working Together for a Planet of Plenty™, in which a world of abundance is made possible through the adoption of new technologies, better farm management practices and human ingenuity within agriculture.
'As producers throughout the food supply chain are implementing more sustainable solutions, we are in the midst of a new era in agriculture led by science, data-driven decision-making and a passionate dedication to farming with the future in mind,' says Dr. Lyons. 'Agricultural journalists have the ability to share these stories, and through our continued partnership with the IFAJ, we are proud to support these future leaders, who are passionate about connecting our industry to a global audience.'
Kallee Buchanan
Kallee Buchanan started her career at a regional newspaper in 2008 before joining the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in 2009, where she has worked as a radio and digital journalist, presenter and producer, covering rural and regional issues. In 2010, she won a Queensland Media Award (Clarion) for Best Radio News Report, and in 2017 she won the radio and digital categories at the Queensland Rural Media Awards and was named the overall journalism winner. She went on to win both the Australian and the International Star Prize for Digital Media, and she won the Queensland radio category again in 2018. In 2019, she was highly commended in the Emergency Media and Public Affairs Awards for her coverage of the 2018 Central Queensland bushfires.
Ms Buchanan joined the committee of the Rural Press Club of Queensland in 2016 and became its representative on the Australian Council of Agricultural Journalists (ACAJ) in 2018, eventually becoming the secretary of the ACAJ in 2019 and its president in 2020. She is passionate about elevating the issues and industries of regional and rural people and supporting agricultural media communicators in that work. She is committed to developing and retaining new voices that reflect the true diversity of communities outside of the major city centres, as well as the contributions they make to a productive world.
Craig Lester
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| Craig Lester Image credit: Alltech |
Craig Lester loves connecting people, ideas and resources, and he believes that there is no better place to do that than in agriculture. As president of the Alberta Farm Writers' Association, part of the Canadian Farm Writers' Federation, Lester serves in two key professional roles that are dedicated to sharing information and educating the community with local and industry information. He is a managing editor of 660 NEWS, an all-news radio station in Calgary, Alberta, and is the co-owner of Rural Roots Canada, an agriculture media production and distribution company. In his free time, he works on the family farm in Rolling Hills, Alberta.
Mr Lester is also very active as a volunteer in the community, contributing his time to the Calgary Stampede, Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture and Ronald McDonald House. He is also on the planning committee for the 2023 IFAJ World Congress, which will be held in Alberta.
With a passion for successful succession and empowering the next generation, Mr Lester established an agricultural scholarship and travel bursary at his alma mater, Brooks Composite High School, to support a student pursuing either agricultural-related post-secondary education or an international in-person learning experience. He is an award-winning broadcast journalist and received a diploma in broadcast news from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.
'In challenging times like these, reliable journalism and information is vital for farmers,' says IFAJ president Lena Johansson of Sweden. 'Alltech's commitment to professional development for agricultural journalists to promote eminent leaders within our organisation is much-appreciated and contributes to enhancing the quality of agricultural journalism — which, in the long run, benefits the entire agricultural sector.'
For more information visit the Alltech website, HERE.
Mr Lester is also very active as a volunteer in the community, contributing his time to the Calgary Stampede, Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture and Ronald McDonald House. He is also on the planning committee for the 2023 IFAJ World Congress, which will be held in Alberta.
With a passion for successful succession and empowering the next generation, Mr Lester established an agricultural scholarship and travel bursary at his alma mater, Brooks Composite High School, to support a student pursuing either agricultural-related post-secondary education or an international in-person learning experience. He is an award-winning broadcast journalist and received a diploma in broadcast news from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.
'In challenging times like these, reliable journalism and information is vital for farmers,' says IFAJ president Lena Johansson of Sweden. 'Alltech's commitment to professional development for agricultural journalists to promote eminent leaders within our organisation is much-appreciated and contributes to enhancing the quality of agricultural journalism — which, in the long run, benefits the entire agricultural sector.'
For more information visit the Alltech website, HERE.
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which is published by Perendale Publishers Limited.
June 28, 2021
Symaga releases their new SY-SM1 Membrane Sensor
This week, Symaga start production for their brand new membrane sensor. The technical project, carried out after several months of research, has achieved an optimisation from previous membrane sensors, with an increased cost-competitiveness and safety for the sensor.
The new sensor is designed under norm EN 60079-0, EN 60079-31 and with Directive 2014/34 / EU, that guarantees a safe use in explosive atmospheres that occur inside of the silo due to combustible dust occurrences.
The SY-SM1 sensor is ATEX ZONE 20 certified, the zone with the highest explosion risk, and ATEX Zone 21. To guarantee safety for our team in manufacturing, Symaga has assumed the reference standard for the manufacture of ATEX equipment, UNE EN ISO / IEC 80079-34 under its quality system.
One of the main advantages of the new membrane sensor is its integration of a regulation column, which allows for sensitivity adjustment. Another advantage is its easy assembly, with the sensor adapting perfectly to the wavy shape of the silos' body sheets, and it can also be installed in the hopper. It can also detect the minimum level in powdery and granular products with easy flow and with a specific weight between 300 and 2500 kg / m³.
The new SY-SM1 membrane sensor is part of the 2020 Product Development Plan, which highlights Symaga's continuous R&D work to improve storage solutions.
For more information visit the Symaga website, HERE.
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The SY-SM1 sensor is ATEX ZONE 20 certified, the zone with the highest explosion risk, and ATEX Zone 21. To guarantee safety for our team in manufacturing, Symaga has assumed the reference standard for the manufacture of ATEX equipment, UNE EN ISO / IEC 80079-34 under its quality system.
One of the main advantages of the new membrane sensor is its integration of a regulation column, which allows for sensitivity adjustment. Another advantage is its easy assembly, with the sensor adapting perfectly to the wavy shape of the silos' body sheets, and it can also be installed in the hopper. It can also detect the minimum level in powdery and granular products with easy flow and with a specific weight between 300 and 2500 kg / m³.
The new SY-SM1 membrane sensor is part of the 2020 Product Development Plan, which highlights Symaga's continuous R&D work to improve storage solutions.
For more information visit the Symaga website, HERE.
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Space 2021 to be held later this year with an in-person event at Rennes Parc-Expo
SPACE will likely be the key event of the agricultural season. All the professionals in animal production will be able to reconnect after having this long period without physical meetings.
SPACE 2021 is eagerly awaited, as shown by the high level of exhibitor registration and the enthusiasm expressed by attendees to finally meet up at the Show. Nearly 80 percent of exhibitors are registered to participate in this next edition of SPACE. All sectors (cattle, pigs, poultry) and the animal feed sector will be present.
This year, SPACE will introduce a new format with three days in person, from September 14th to the 16th, at Rennes Parc-Expo. Friday 17th will be a one-day virtual session, mainly aimed at international visitors.
The focus this year is on 'Animal Welfare and Farmer Well-being'. The Espace offers avenues of reflection and practical solutions for livestock farmers to address changes in livestock farming.
Innov'Space
Innov'Space is the leading showcase for innovation in livestock farming. The 2021 crop promises to be very plentiful. All sectors are represented and for the first time the horse and aquaculture sectors will feature too.
SPACE is a unique opportunity for the agricultural profession to share information and ideas. The many conferences scheduled reflect SPACE's ability to offer content for all farmers and for all livestock sectors.
Animal Presentations
On the programme in the main ring this year: National Normand competition, National Rouge des Prés, the Prim'Holstein Atlantique and the National for Bleu du Maine sheep. In total, there are 550 cattle from 13 breeds and 200 animals from 11 sheep and goat breeds.
Given the progress of vaccination campaigns and the improved health situation, events can now be scheduled in September. However, health protocols still need to be in place, so participants will need to show a health pass.
For more information about SPACE 2021 visit their website, HERE.
SPACE 2021 is eagerly awaited, as shown by the high level of exhibitor registration and the enthusiasm expressed by attendees to finally meet up at the Show. Nearly 80 percent of exhibitors are registered to participate in this next edition of SPACE. All sectors (cattle, pigs, poultry) and the animal feed sector will be present.
This year, SPACE will introduce a new format with three days in person, from September 14th to the 16th, at Rennes Parc-Expo. Friday 17th will be a one-day virtual session, mainly aimed at international visitors.
The focus this year is on 'Animal Welfare and Farmer Well-being'. The Espace offers avenues of reflection and practical solutions for livestock farmers to address changes in livestock farming.
Innov'Space
Innov'Space is the leading showcase for innovation in livestock farming. The 2021 crop promises to be very plentiful. All sectors are represented and for the first time the horse and aquaculture sectors will feature too.
SPACE is a unique opportunity for the agricultural profession to share information and ideas. The many conferences scheduled reflect SPACE's ability to offer content for all farmers and for all livestock sectors.
Animal Presentations
On the programme in the main ring this year: National Normand competition, National Rouge des Prés, the Prim'Holstein Atlantique and the National for Bleu du Maine sheep. In total, there are 550 cattle from 13 breeds and 200 animals from 11 sheep and goat breeds.
Given the progress of vaccination campaigns and the improved health situation, events can now be scheduled in September. However, health protocols still need to be in place, so participants will need to show a health pass.
For more information about SPACE 2021 visit their 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.
Biomin announces their participation in a €10M research project to provide a better understanding of gut microbiota interactions
One of the leading animal nutrition and feed additive producers, Biomin, has recently announced its involvement in a four-year, €10 million EU-backed research consortium effort to address the challenges of pig and poultry production by creating a new technology to analyse animal-microbiota interactions at the microscale and produce 3D visualisations.
The Project 3D'omics, which involves 13 partner organisations from 11 countries and receives funds from the European Union's Horizon 2020 Research & Innovation Platform, is led by the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, and has the potential to improve the sustainability of animal production.
'Gut microorganisms have a systemic impact on many biological processes of farm animals. Because of this, understanding animal-microbiota interactions is recognised as one of the key steps to advance towards more efficient animal production, more sustainable procedures and to improve the welfare of animals,' says Antton Alberdi, Assistant Professor at the Centre for Evolutionary Hologenomics, GLOBE Institute at the University of Copenhagen and 3D'omics project coordinator.
Looking to the future
'The role of animal host-microbiota interactions is crucial to understanding gut health, and thus improving animal health, welfare and performance,' notes Dr Christian Kittel, Research Programme Director Gut Performance at Biomin. 'We see continued interest in -Omics based tools that help our customers adopt precision animal farming, and we expect this interest to further increase in the future,' he adds.
Over the past several years Biomin has applied -Omics technologies to address animal/bird gut health and performance aspects on-site at commercial operations using portable sequencing devices and advanced analytics.
'As we continue to roll out microbiome analysis services for customers in more markets globally, we're looking in parallel 5 to 10 years into the future in terms of technological innovation at what these technologies could offer to the industry and our customers,' states Dr Kittel.
Potential applications
'We're excited to uncover the biological metabolic interactions and niche properties that shape an animal's gut microbial community and host health,' commentes Dr Mahdi Ghanbari, Scientist at Biomin.
'These insights have numerous potential applications, including the development of precision solutions to improve animal health, welfare and performance, understanding and addressing various pathogen challenges, and helping to inform the development of feed formulations,' Dr Ghanbari observes.
'We appreciate the opportunity to work with well-renowned universities, research institutions and industry players on this EU-backed project and we're hopeful that the results will bring the entire industry another step closer to a more sustainable future,' concludes Dr Kittel.
For more information visit the Biomin website, HERE.
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| Dr Christian Kittel Image credit: Biomin |
'Gut microorganisms have a systemic impact on many biological processes of farm animals. Because of this, understanding animal-microbiota interactions is recognised as one of the key steps to advance towards more efficient animal production, more sustainable procedures and to improve the welfare of animals,' says Antton Alberdi, Assistant Professor at the Centre for Evolutionary Hologenomics, GLOBE Institute at the University of Copenhagen and 3D'omics project coordinator.
Looking to the future
'The role of animal host-microbiota interactions is crucial to understanding gut health, and thus improving animal health, welfare and performance,' notes Dr Christian Kittel, Research Programme Director Gut Performance at Biomin. 'We see continued interest in -Omics based tools that help our customers adopt precision animal farming, and we expect this interest to further increase in the future,' he adds.
Over the past several years Biomin has applied -Omics technologies to address animal/bird gut health and performance aspects on-site at commercial operations using portable sequencing devices and advanced analytics.
'As we continue to roll out microbiome analysis services for customers in more markets globally, we're looking in parallel 5 to 10 years into the future in terms of technological innovation at what these technologies could offer to the industry and our customers,' states Dr Kittel.
Potential applications
'We're excited to uncover the biological metabolic interactions and niche properties that shape an animal's gut microbial community and host health,' commentes Dr Mahdi Ghanbari, Scientist at Biomin.
'These insights have numerous potential applications, including the development of precision solutions to improve animal health, welfare and performance, understanding and addressing various pathogen challenges, and helping to inform the development of feed formulations,' Dr Ghanbari observes.
'We appreciate the opportunity to work with well-renowned universities, research institutions and industry players on this EU-backed project and we're hopeful that the results will bring the entire industry another step closer to a more sustainable future,' concludes Dr Kittel.
For more information visit the Biomin website, HERE.
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June 25, 2021
Resolution to the Aircraft Trade Dispute between the U.S. and UK is good news for Wheat Grower Organisations
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) welcome the announcement that the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States agreed to a five-year moratorium on retaliatory tariffs for large civil aircraft subsidies.
This break suspends the retaliatory tariffs levied on non-durum U.S. wheat imports by the UK. The agreement is similar to one struck earlier this week between the United States and the European Union (EU). This long-running dispute at the World Trade Organisation allowed the UK and EU the right to impose tariffs on non-durum U.S. wheat imports, which mainly impacted U.S. hard red spring and some hard red winter wheat.
"The wheat industry is thankful for President Biden and Ambassador Tai's commitment to prioritise the trade relationships between the United States, European Union, and now the United Kingdom," says NAWG CEO Chandler Goule. "The five-year truce announced on Tuesday with the EU and yesterday with the UK removes a significant trade barrier on wheat exports and provides long-term certainty for wheat growers in the upper Midwest."
USW President Vince Peterson noted that this agreement provides the basis for an open dialogue on trade that hopefully will also pre-empt the use of retaliatory tariffs in the still unresolved steel and aluminium dispute between the United States and the UK.
For more information visit the U.S Wheat Associates website, HERE.
Alternatively visit the National Association of Wheat Growers website, HERE.
This break suspends the retaliatory tariffs levied on non-durum U.S. wheat imports by the UK. The agreement is similar to one struck earlier this week between the United States and the European Union (EU). This long-running dispute at the World Trade Organisation allowed the UK and EU the right to impose tariffs on non-durum U.S. wheat imports, which mainly impacted U.S. hard red spring and some hard red winter wheat.
"The wheat industry is thankful for President Biden and Ambassador Tai's commitment to prioritise the trade relationships between the United States, European Union, and now the United Kingdom," says NAWG CEO Chandler Goule. "The five-year truce announced on Tuesday with the EU and yesterday with the UK removes a significant trade barrier on wheat exports and provides long-term certainty for wheat growers in the upper Midwest."
USW President Vince Peterson noted that this agreement provides the basis for an open dialogue on trade that hopefully will also pre-empt the use of retaliatory tariffs in the still unresolved steel and aluminium dispute between the United States and the UK.
For more information visit the U.S Wheat Associates website, HERE.
Alternatively visit the National Association of Wheat Growers website, HERE.
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Adare Biome appoints Philippe Tacon as Director of Business Development, Microbiome Animal Health
Adare Biome has announced that Philippe Tacon has joined the organisation as Director of Business Development Animal Health of Adare Biome.
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| Philippe Tacon Image credit: Adare Biome |
As such, Mr Tacon will actively participate in the business development strategy, in the elaboration with the marketing teams of the commercial supports and will be responsible until the signature of the contracts and their follow-up.
Mr Tacon brings over 25 years of experience in the field of animal nutrition, both as a scientist and business leader. Mr Tacon has just spent more than 10 years with Phileo Lesaffre Animal Care in Asia and Europe where he successfully developed the commercial portfolios for both aquaculture and livestock activities.
For more information about Adare Biome visit their website, HERE.
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Hamlet Protein opens their new headquarters
Hamlet Protein, multinational producer of soy-based protein ingredients for young animals, opened its new global headquarters in Horsens, Denmark. The office expansion allows the company to integrate all departments in one fully owned building and is expected to drive efficiency and effectiveness of Hamlet Protein's internal operations.
Before Covid-19 struck, working from home was unusual in most organisations. Just like in any other organisation, Hamlet Protein had to rethink the role of the office during the pandemic, and for the current situation where restrictions are being lifted.
Kjeld Johannessen, Chairman of the Hamlet Protein Board, comments: 'Shareholders and Board approved the investment in the headquarter office, as we feel it is in another important step in Hamlet Protein's growth journey. Even though working from home has become common practice during the Covid-19 pandemic, we see a positive impact from bringing teams together under one roof.'
The new headquarters comes with the latest technology in videoconferencing, areas for informal discussions, large meeting rooms and improved insulation techniques to further reduce the company's carbon footprint.
Erik Visser, CEO at Hamlet Protein concludes: 'Despite the abundance of available online communication tools, we believe in the importance of in-person communication. Getting our people together under one roof will drive communication, creativity, and networking. This will ultimately lead to a more successful organisation.'
For more information visit the Hamlet Protein website, HERE.
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| Image credit: Hamlet Protein |
Kjeld Johannessen, Chairman of the Hamlet Protein Board, comments: 'Shareholders and Board approved the investment in the headquarter office, as we feel it is in another important step in Hamlet Protein's growth journey. Even though working from home has become common practice during the Covid-19 pandemic, we see a positive impact from bringing teams together under one roof.'
The new headquarters comes with the latest technology in videoconferencing, areas for informal discussions, large meeting rooms and improved insulation techniques to further reduce the company's carbon footprint.
Erik Visser, CEO at Hamlet Protein concludes: 'Despite the abundance of available online communication tools, we believe in the importance of in-person communication. Getting our people together under one roof will drive communication, creativity, and networking. This will ultimately lead to a more successful organisation.'
For more information visit the Hamlet Protein website, HERE.
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June 24, 2021
Satake’s Pikasen Optical Sorter set to feature at Cereals 2021
Satake will exhibit its Pikasen Optical Sorter and other grain processing equipment at Cereals 2021, starting next week, June 30 in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom.
Cereals is the UK's technical event for the arable industry. Due to Covid-19, last year's physical event was cancelled but the virtual went ahead. This year, Cereals returns to Lincolnshire field to have exhibitors demonstrate their latest advancements and new product launches.
Satake's Pikasen FMS-2000 series will be exhibited, a compact optical sorter, featuring full RGB cameras, shape recognition technology, and Satake 3S intuitive software, making it ideal for removal of defects and foreign materials from grains and seeds.
Visit the Satake website, HERE.
Cereals is the UK's technical event for the arable industry. Due to Covid-19, last year's physical event was cancelled but the virtual went ahead. This year, Cereals returns to Lincolnshire field to have exhibitors demonstrate their latest advancements and new product launches.
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Satake's Pikasen FMS-2000 series will be exhibited, a compact optical sorter, featuring full RGB cameras, shape recognition technology, and Satake 3S intuitive software, making it ideal for removal of defects and foreign materials from grains and seeds.
Visit the Satake website, HERE.
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EFSA experts assess the role of food producing environments and links to AMR
Fertilisers of faecal origin, irrigation, and water are the most significant sources of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in plant-based food and/or aquaculture. In terrestrial animal production, potential sources are feed, humans, water, air or dust, soil, wildlife, rodents, arthropods, and equipment, says EFSA.
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EFSA identified the resistant bacteria and genes of highest priority for public health that can be transmitted through the food chain and reviewed the scientific literature to describe their occurrence in those environmental sources.
Measures to limit the emergence and spread of resistance in food production environments include reducing the faecal microbial contamination of fertilisers, water and feed, and the implementation of good hygiene practices. Experts also made recommendations on priority areas for research that would help to close data gaps – thereby helping EU risk managers to implement the EU One Health Action plan against AMR.
Experts worked closely with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the European Environment Agency (EEA) in developing this scientific opinion.
For more information about the EFSA visit their website, HERE.
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June 23, 2021
A new regional manager has been appointed at Kice Industries
Kice Industries has announced the appointment of Jeff Kinnunen as its Regional Sales Manager, based out of Minneapolis, MN. In this role, Kinnunen will be responsible for the oversight of sales throughout Minnesota, North and South Dakota, West Iowa, and Northwestern Wisconsin territories, providing support for this customer base for the diverse product lines offered by Kice.
Mr Kinnunen joins Kice with over 13 years of experience as a manufacturer's representative in the Minnesota area, providing customers with equipment and solutions similar to the products Kice offers.
'We are excited to welcome Jeff to Kice Industries; he will help strengthen our coverage and support in this region for our customers,' says Marshall Bird, Vice President of Sales, Kice Industries. 'We are fortunate to have Jeff join our team, and I'm confident that he will play a key role in providing and implementing industry solutions for our customers.'
For more information about Kice Industries visit their website, HERE.
'We are excited to welcome Jeff to Kice Industries; he will help strengthen our coverage and support in this region for our customers,' says Marshall Bird, Vice President of Sales, Kice Industries. 'We are fortunate to have Jeff join our team, and I'm confident that he will play a key role in providing and implementing industry solutions for our customers.'
For more information about Kice Industries visit their website, HERE.
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Huvepharma announces their intention to IPO on Euronext Amsterdam
The offer is expected to comprise a primary component of approximately EUR 300 million (US$358 million) and a secondary component that is still to be determined.
The Company intends to use the expected net proceeds of the issue of any new shares to fund and accelerate its growth capex and repay part of its outstanding debt in order to improve its leverage ratio, with a targeted leverage ratio below 1.5x at the end of 2021. The Admission will further provide the Company with access to capital markets, and further increase its profile internationally.
Huvepharma is one of the fastest-growing global livestock animal health companies (in terms of sales growth), with a focus on developing, manufacturing and marketing animal and human health and nutrition products. The global animal health market generated annual revenue of circa $33bn in 2019, of which circa $20bn, or 60 percent of the market, represents livestock animals. The Company is the sixth largest company by revenue in the livestock health industry (including livestock animal vaccine products), and the second largest by revenue in swine and poultry animal health (excluding vaccines). With more than half a century of expertise, the Company is dedicated to offering high quality products and services to help customers improve livestock animal health.
Based in the European Union and with main production sites in Italy, France, Bulgaria and the United States across a total of 13 locations, the Company is highly self-sufficient; more than 95 percent of its finished products are produced internally.
Over the last three years Huvepharma has consistently grown faster than the market in terms of sales growth. This resulted in revenues of €588m and an EBITDA of €167m with an EBITDA margin of 28.4 percent in 2020. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Group's revenue increased by 11.2 percent compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020, with all segments seeing positive growth. The revenue generated from sales to the rest of the world increased by 30.9 percent as customers shifted supply from Asia to Huvepharma during the pandemic.
The segment of livestock animals in which the Company operates (poultry, swine, cattle, sheep and aqua) is expected to grow at a CAGR of five percent for the years 2019 to 2024 (in nominal terms) according to Vetnosis - a faster rate than other animal health areas, such as companion animals, which is expected to have a CAGR of 2.5 percent over the same period (according to Vetnosis). The growth is mainly driven by three factors: an increase in the global population; a larger and growing middle-class in developing countries demanding more high-quality animal proteins; and increased food safety concerns and demand for higher quality standards resulting in increasing demand for better quality meat.
Though there is growing trend of vegan alternatives in developed markets, the Group expects that the impact of this trend on the overall mid to long-term demand for food animal products will be limited.
For more information visit the Huvepharma website, HERE.
Huvepharma is one of the fastest-growing global livestock animal health companies (in terms of sales growth), with a focus on developing, manufacturing and marketing animal and human health and nutrition products. The global animal health market generated annual revenue of circa $33bn in 2019, of which circa $20bn, or 60 percent of the market, represents livestock animals. The Company is the sixth largest company by revenue in the livestock health industry (including livestock animal vaccine products), and the second largest by revenue in swine and poultry animal health (excluding vaccines). With more than half a century of expertise, the Company is dedicated to offering high quality products and services to help customers improve livestock animal health.
Based in the European Union and with main production sites in Italy, France, Bulgaria and the United States across a total of 13 locations, the Company is highly self-sufficient; more than 95 percent of its finished products are produced internally.
Over the last three years Huvepharma has consistently grown faster than the market in terms of sales growth. This resulted in revenues of €588m and an EBITDA of €167m with an EBITDA margin of 28.4 percent in 2020. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Group's revenue increased by 11.2 percent compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020, with all segments seeing positive growth. The revenue generated from sales to the rest of the world increased by 30.9 percent as customers shifted supply from Asia to Huvepharma during the pandemic.
The segment of livestock animals in which the Company operates (poultry, swine, cattle, sheep and aqua) is expected to grow at a CAGR of five percent for the years 2019 to 2024 (in nominal terms) according to Vetnosis - a faster rate than other animal health areas, such as companion animals, which is expected to have a CAGR of 2.5 percent over the same period (according to Vetnosis). The growth is mainly driven by three factors: an increase in the global population; a larger and growing middle-class in developing countries demanding more high-quality animal proteins; and increased food safety concerns and demand for higher quality standards resulting in increasing demand for better quality meat.
Though there is growing trend of vegan alternatives in developed markets, the Group expects that the impact of this trend on the overall mid to long-term demand for food animal products will be limited.
For more information visit the Huvepharma website, HERE.
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Hamlet Protein sponsors World Pork Expo 2021
Hamlet Protein, one of the market leaders in vegetable protein specialty ingredients for starter and pre-starter feeds, sponsored the World Pork Expo that took place in Des Moines, Iowa, June 9-11, 2021.
The World Pork Expo is the world's largest pork industry-specific trade show, bringing together pork producers and industry professionals to promote education, innovation, and networking. Hamlet Protein shared the latest research data on nutrition and health challenges in piglets.
The World Pork Expo is organised by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and brings together U.S. and global pork producers, industry professionals and industry experts in a three-day event. Hamlet Protein hosted a seminar chaired by ag economist Joe Kerns, speaking on the pork industry in general and market outlook for the second half of the year.
Grady Fain, Regional Director NCA at Hamlet Protein, commented: 'We are excited to be returning to a physical trade show and proud to be sponsoring the World Pork Expo. Hamlet Protein is an established brand in piglet nutrition as our unique protein solutions efficiently increase productivity through better health status and trouble-free weaning. The World Pork Expo provides us with a great opportunity to engage with our customers.'
Global hog producers have had a challenging start to the year. Rising herd health challenges, higher feed costs and demand uncertainty due to the ongoing pandemic disruption have pressured margins, adding risk to global pork markets. US hog prices have rebounded and are now at the highest level since 2014. Even though the H2-2021 remains positive, ongoing herd health issues and high feed costs will affect herd growth over the balance of the year. US domestic pork demand remains strong, whereas US pork export are trading lower than last year as shipments of China, Mexico and Japan are well below last year's levels. Expectations are that these levels will improve in H2-2021.
Erik Visser, CEO at Hamlet Protein, concluded: 'We have a strong growth ambition for the NCA region and particularly for the U.S. That is why we have invested in plant capacity, product development and local resources in the past twelve months. With travel restrictions being lifted, we can now return to face-to-face meetings and speak about exciting new research data and the introduction of a new product range based on functional fibres.'
For more information visit the Hamlet Protein website, HERE.
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The World Pork Expo is organised by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and brings together U.S. and global pork producers, industry professionals and industry experts in a three-day event. Hamlet Protein hosted a seminar chaired by ag economist Joe Kerns, speaking on the pork industry in general and market outlook for the second half of the year.
Grady Fain, Regional Director NCA at Hamlet Protein, commented: 'We are excited to be returning to a physical trade show and proud to be sponsoring the World Pork Expo. Hamlet Protein is an established brand in piglet nutrition as our unique protein solutions efficiently increase productivity through better health status and trouble-free weaning. The World Pork Expo provides us with a great opportunity to engage with our customers.'
Global hog producers have had a challenging start to the year. Rising herd health challenges, higher feed costs and demand uncertainty due to the ongoing pandemic disruption have pressured margins, adding risk to global pork markets. US hog prices have rebounded and are now at the highest level since 2014. Even though the H2-2021 remains positive, ongoing herd health issues and high feed costs will affect herd growth over the balance of the year. US domestic pork demand remains strong, whereas US pork export are trading lower than last year as shipments of China, Mexico and Japan are well below last year's levels. Expectations are that these levels will improve in H2-2021.
Erik Visser, CEO at Hamlet Protein, concluded: 'We have a strong growth ambition for the NCA region and particularly for the U.S. That is why we have invested in plant capacity, product development and local resources in the past twelve months. With travel restrictions being lifted, we can now return to face-to-face meetings and speak about exciting new research data and the introduction of a new product range based on functional fibres.'
For more information visit the Hamlet Protein website, HERE.
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June 21, 2021
Nanolike digitises silo monitoring for optimum efficiency
Nanolike uses the 0G network to connect silo fill level monitoring to the cloud provides real-time transparency facilitates silo fill level management and helps livestock farmers and animal feed suppliers to optimise their supply chains.
Nanolike has introduced a new digitised silo fill level monitoring solution for the livestock industry.
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The goal is to simplify the inventory and order management processes of pig, poultry and cattle farmers, as well as to optimise the supply chain processes of the animal feed producers and suppliers who replenish the silos.
This not only saves costs but also reduces the environmental impact as it enables route optimisation. What makes the new digitised silo fill level monitoring solution stand out is the highly efficient sensor and cloud connectivity technology, using the Sigfox 0G wireless network.
Requiring zero maintenance for years, the solution needs neither an external power supply nor a data line, which saves costs and ensures that the digitisation investment is amortised very quickly. This makes Nanolike technology highly disruptive, as it can replace any alternative sensor technology used exclusively to manage replenishment management.
Users of Nanolike's digitised silo fill level monitoring solution are found in all sub-sectors of livestock farming, from pig, poultry and cattle rearing to dairy and egg production and fish farming. However, Nanolike's digitised silo fill level monitoring solution isn't just for livestock farmers and agricultural cooperatives in their role as silo operators.
It also targets silo manufacturers who aspire to include this technology in their portfolios and, above all, animal feed producers and suppliers aiming to offer their customers automatic replenishment, vendor-managed inventory (VMI) or similar solutions as part of their digitisation strategies.
Quickly and easily mounted on the exterior base of the silo, the Nanolike sensors give users 24/7 access to information on fill levels and demand forecasts in real-time. This digital solution makes it much easier to monitor the silo fill levels and greatly reduces users' workload as they no longer have to climb to the top of silos at different locations to check the fill levels.
Instead, all required inventory management tasks can be done in less time from the safety of the office. An integrated early warning system alerts the silo operator to potential bottlenecks, which helps to prevent feed shortages.
Based on real-time data, the mobile application also facilitates the automation of purchase processes as silo operators can choose to place orders directly from their smartphones. Such an integrated solution, which can be implemented with just a few clicks, greatly simplifies communication between livestock farmers and their suppliers.
What is more, it makes it possible to optimise the supply to distributed silos at a higher level, leading to overall savings in transport logistics, which ultimately also improves the long-term CO2 balance. The data from the Nanolike sensors are consolidated in a central cloud from where they can be imported into existing software systems and customer clouds, or retrieved via smartphone app at any time.
The digitised fill level monitoring solution from Nanolike is extremely easy to implement, as it is self-calibrating, does not require active calibration, and filters out undesirable environmental influences. Before filling a silo, the user sets the sensor to zero via the mobile phone app and manually enters the fill load once in the software.
From thereon, the changing fill level is calculated in the cloud, based on a comparison of sensor data recorded before and after filling. The solution is extremely scalable and can be extended from a simple cloud app for a batch size of one to fleets with thousands of silos. For the latter, Nanolike also offers a convenient data interface for the connection of external IT solutions.
The digitised fill level monitoring solution from Nanolike is available for order now from batch size one. Larger-scale silo operators and their suppliers may request a free demo installation. Cooperatives, animal feed producers, and suppliers of silo technology are also invited to get in touch to evaluate the potential for developing collaborative solutions to digitise their fill level sensor technology.
For further information, be sure to visit the Nanolike website, HERE.
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Satake celebrates the successful exhibition at Elders FarmFest 2021
Satake Australia recently exhibited its Denny's silo, optical sorter EZER351 and other grain processing equipment at Elders FarmFest 2021, held three days from 8 June in Queensland, Australia.
Elders FarmFest, one of the oldest agricultural machinery exhibitions in Australia, is held every year and celebrated its 46th anniversary this year. Due to Covid-19, last years' event was cancelled.
The Denny's Silo exhibited was a 242T x 6.7-Dia x 35-Deg, being one of the most popular on farm storage silos that our client's purchase. It provides a strong, conical based storage option for growers, large enough in size for bulk storage while still offering segregation. It will also feature our fumigation and aeration systems.
Craig Doorey, Director and Head of Sales at Satake Australia says, "The FarmFest 2021 was a very successful event. The increase in sales volume trend continued through the event. This is due to good rainfall resulting in increase in farm yield this year. Most of our customers are also taking advantage of Australian Government Tax write off scheme just before End of Financial Year. On our stand, we had walk-in facility of Silo for our customer which most of our attendees enjoyed and experienced the strength and quality of our Silos."
For more information visit the Satake website, HERE.
Elders FarmFest, one of the oldest agricultural machinery exhibitions in Australia, is held every year and celebrated its 46th anniversary this year. Due to Covid-19, last years' event was cancelled.
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The Denny's Silo exhibited was a 242T x 6.7-Dia x 35-Deg, being one of the most popular on farm storage silos that our client's purchase. It provides a strong, conical based storage option for growers, large enough in size for bulk storage while still offering segregation. It will also feature our fumigation and aeration systems.
Craig Doorey, Director and Head of Sales at Satake Australia says, "The FarmFest 2021 was a very successful event. The increase in sales volume trend continued through the event. This is due to good rainfall resulting in increase in farm yield this year. Most of our customers are also taking advantage of Australian Government Tax write off scheme just before End of Financial Year. On our stand, we had walk-in facility of Silo for our customer which most of our attendees enjoyed and experienced the strength and quality of our Silos."
For more information visit the Satake website, HERE.
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