USPOULTRY Foundation supports Latin American student attendance at 2024 IPPE

February 28, 2024 - As part of its ongoing commitment to bolster the recruitment and education of talented students while advocating for careers within the poultry and egg industries both domestically and internationally, the USPOULTRY Foundation invited 20 students and advisors from seven universities across Latin America to attend the 2024 International Poultry Expo (IPE), part of the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE).

International students attending the 2024 Latin American Poultry Summit.
Photo courtesy of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association

The students engaged in the USPOULTRY Foundation International Student Program, affording them valuable opportunities to interact with companies that have global operations. They were also able to explore the large IPPE trade show floor, showcasing the latest advancements in modern, sustainable poultry technology. Additionally, they took part in the Latin American Poultry Summit, jointly sponsored by the IPE and the Asociación Latinoamericana de Avicultura (ALA), where they were recognised during the Summit luncheon.

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"ALA is committed and thankful for the opportunity to participate in this educational program. It has been an enriching experience that has expanded knowledge and skills to Latin American students. The resources provided by the USPOULTRY Foundation have been invaluable, and the interactions with mentors and fellow participants have been insightful. Thank you for creating a platform that fosters learning and growth in the poultry industry. The Latin American Poultry Association is grateful for the continuous support and guidance throughout this journey. We look forward to continuing our collaboration and learning with USPOULTRY," Dania Ferrera, executive director of ALA.

"One of the Foundation's missions is to attract up and coming talent to careers in the poultry and egg industries. This program is a tool in that mission for us to be able to offer poultry and egg companies an opportunity to meet with these international students. Several companies at IPPE have operations outside of the United States and are looking for future leaders to fill positions in various countries," remarked Jarod Morrison, Farbest Foods Inc and USPOULTRY Foundation chair.

For more information, visit HERE.

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Imas completes new flour mill project in Cameroon

February 28, 2024 - Being the 2023 year's export leader of Türkiye in grain and feed milling technologies, Imas keeps on building turnkey projects in different locations worldwide. Already having many references all over Africa, Imas built a new 160TPD capacity flour mill project in Cameroon for World Food Industry, and completed in December 2023.

Imas today moves rapidly through its vision to be one of the leading global brands in flour and feed milling technologies. Building turnkey flour, maize and feed mills worldwide in 5 continents, Imas is also very active in Africa, as already having many important project references in Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Sudan, Zambia, etc. Imas has even recently completed one of the largest flour milling complexes of Africa with 3x800TPD total capacity last year.

In December 2023, Imas completed the new flour mill project for World Flour Industry, one of the leading food and retail groups headquartered in Yaounde, Cameroon. After their first flour mill was built by Imas in 2021, World Food Industry preferred to agree with Imas again for the supply and delivery of their new 160TPD capacity flour mill investment on a turnkey bias.

Project Details

The flour mill is located in Douala city, the finance and trade capital of Cameroon. Having 160TPD wheat processing capacity, two different types of flour are produced in the flour mill to be distributed to World Flour Industry's local supermarkets and bakery chains, in over 40 locations within the country.

The Greenfield project is completed by Imas on a turnkey basis including production, engineering, installation and commissioning services. The production of the complete machinery and equipment has been completed in nearly 6 months by Imas, a very short period thanks to the production power and capacity of the company. The mechanical and electrical installation of the project has also been completed in nearly another 6 months by the experienced project planning, installation and supervision teams of Imas.

Steel building by Steral

Not only the milling machinery and systems, also the steel construction of the mill building was provided by Steral - a brand of Imas. Steral is today a very strong partner in industrial steel buildings, as well as having the capacity to build huge projects ie exhibition centres, hotel buildings and shopping malls. With Steral, Imas is also the only in-house manufacturer of steel buildings in the grain and feed milling industries.

Automation Technology

The complete process flow in the flour mill can be managed centrally via the SCADA automation system, from wheat intake to flour packaging. The system has real-time reporting feature about the production amount, yield, consumption, etc of the plant.

The latest automation technology in the plant even allows Imas after-sales team to connect to the plant remotely at any time, for remote support services including technical assistance, troubleshooting and check up, etc.

For more information, visit HERE.

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USPOULTRY Foundation supports attendance of FFA students and advisors to IPPE 2024

February 27, 2024 - The Gold winning teams of the National FFA Poultry Evaluation and Food Science and Technology Career Development Events (CDEs) were invited to attend the International Poultry Expo (IPE), part of the 2024 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). As a result of the USPOULTRY Foundation's continued initiative to attract students to the poultry and egg industry, the teams that attend received an all-expenses paid trip and had the opportunity to visit IPPE's record-breaking trade show floor.

FFA students and advisors at the 2024 IPPE.

"Through our foundation, USPOULTRY has been a supporter of the FFA Poultry Evaluation and Food Science and Technology CDEs for many years. The opportunity to experience IPPE's vast trade show floor, packed with the latest exciting technology used by today's modern, sustainable poultry industry, and participate in some of the 80+ hours of world-class education programs, is an excellent way to expose these future leaders to potential careers in the poultry and egg industry," remarked Jarod Morrison, Farbest Foods Inc, and USPOULTRY Foundation chair.

The students also participated in a program that included poultry industry leaders from Tyson Foods inc, Perdue Farms and Pilgrim's that showcased the extensive array of career opportunities in the industry.

The following Poultry Evaluation CDE teams were invited to attend IPPE: Westville FFA, Oklahoma; Ag Science and Technology Academy FFA, Texas; Lincoln FFA, Arkansas; Neosho FFA, Missouri; Madison County FFA, Georgia; Louisburg FFA, Kansas; Roane County FFA, Kansas; Thorsby FFA, Alabama; Wilson Central FFA, Tennessee; and Manor FFA, Pennsylvania.

The following Food Science and Technology CDE teams were invited to attend IPPE: Big Walnut-DACC FFA, Ohio; Eustis-Farnam FFA, Nebraska; Gardiner FFA, Montana; Lincoln FFA, Arkansas; Louisburg FFA, Kansas; Palmyra FFA, Missouri; South Prairie FFA; and West Organge FFA, Florida.

For more information, visit HERE.

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Dr Colm Moran appointed Alltech's Chief Regulatory Officer

February 27, 2024 - Dr Colm Moran has been appointed Chief Regulatory Officer at Alltech, a global leader in agriculture with more than 5000 team members serving customers in over 120 countries.

Dr. Colm Moran was recently appointed Alltech’s chief regulatory officer.

Moran has worked with Alltech for more than 20 years, most recently serving as director of European regulatory affairs and as chairman of Alltech's crisis management team.

"Alltech's regulatory strategy is moving into new strength under Colm's leadership," said Dr Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech. "This positions Alltech firmly at the leading edge in delivering innovation to our customers."

Moran has worked in the feed industry for 23 years and has extensive experience in zootechnical studies for registration of feed additives for livestock and poultry species. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in biotechnology from University of Wales, Cardiff, and three master's degrees in food biotechnology, food regulatory affairs, and brewing and distilling - from University of Strathclyde, University of Ulster/University College Dublin, and Heriott-Wyatt University, respectively. He also has a PhD in fermentation microbiology from University of Plymouth.

Moran has published more than 70 peer-reviewed articles in his subject area. He has received two international patents and has presented at numerous conferences. He is based in Marseille, France.

Moran serves on the board of directors for the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF).

For more information, visit HERE.

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Ivan Goh returns to USW

February 27, 2024 - Ivan Goh has returned to US Wheat Associates (USW) was biscuit/bakery and noodle technologist in the South and Southeast Asia market. Goh, who held the position from 2018 to 2022, has extensive experience in flour milling, bakery technical service and wheat food ingredients. He will work closely with USW staff, leading USW training courses throughout the region.

USW Vice President for South and Southeast Asia Joe Sowers said Goh will take on the additional responsibility of running courses at the UFM Baking and Cooking School in Bangkok, Thailand.

"Ivan has remarkable technical abilities and is very familiar with the training programs US Wheat Associates conducts,"Sowers said. "He understands the wheat food industry in South and Southeast Asia, having experience with USW and private industry throughout the region. He is also familiar with the other markets USW works in, having collaborated wit staff in our Manila, Seoul, Taipei, Beijing, Casablanca, and Latin American offices. USW's technical specialists are more effective thanks to their global perspective. They share their skills and expertise with each other across all parts of the world. Ivan has the tools and experience to demonstrate the quality benefits of using US wheat to industry partners."

For more information, visit HERE.

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Initiative launched to help farmers reduce costs with underutilised renewable technologies

February 27, 2024 - The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the US Department of Energy (DOE) today are launching a new initiative to help farmers cut costs and increase income using underutilised renewable technologies including smaller scale wind projects.

Through the Rural and Agricultural Income & Savings from Renewable Energy (RAISE) initiative, USDA is setting an initial goal of helping 400 individual farmers deploy smaller-scale wind projects using USDA's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). This goal is only possible because of President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act which provided more than $144 million in grant funding for underutilised technologies through the REAP program.

Additionally, today DOE is announcing a total of $4 million in related funding, including $2.5 million to support the testing, certification and commercialisation of the lates distributed wind technologies including for the agricultural sector, and $1.5 million to support outreach and the identification and development of new business model for farmers to save money and earn income deploying these technologies.

"Today's announcement furthers the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to rebuild our nation's economy from the middle out and bottom up by increasing income and opportunities for the small and mid-sized farmers that keep rural main streets vibrant." USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack said. "By strengthening our longstanding partnership with DOE through the RAISE initiative, USDA is ensuring farmers and hardworking Americans everywhere have the opportunity to save money and earn income from smaller-scale, distributed renewable energy technologies. These investments will create long-lasting economic benefits for their families, businesses and communities for years to come."

"There is a huge opportunity to power the American heartland with distributed wind resources, and President Biden's Investing in America agenda is tapping into that potential so that all Americans can reap the benefits of the clean transition," said US Secretary of Energy Jennifer M Granholm. "DOE is raising the bar with our partners at USDA-creating jobs, lowering costs and increasing energy independence for farmers and those rural communities."

Operating under an existing memorandum of understanding, USDA and DOE have a joint working group overseeing an action plan for the RAISE initiative. DOE has identified advances in certified distributed wind technology that have opened a significant market opportunity, enabling cost-effective investments for farmers and rural communities.

Initial RAISE initiative activities, focused on smaller-scale or distributed wind, are expected to include:

• USDA providing additional technical assistance to support applications for the use of the $144.75 million in grant funding from the Inflation Reduction Act for REAP underutilised technology projects, including but not limited to farmer-owned smaller-scale wind projects, small-scale hydropower, geothermal, biomass-based and other clean energy. DOE also intends to prioritise technical assistance for smaller-scale wind projects through various programs.
• DOE's Wind Energy Technologies Office funding $1.5 million for research into and outreach on new business models for collaborations of farmers to earn income from distributed wind, including through farm associations that could administer it with fee-for service models.
• DOE Wind Energy Technologies Office calling for proposals for up to $2.5 million under the Distributed Wind Competitiveness Improvement Project (CIP), which funds distributed wind technology development, testing, certification, and commercialisation. CIP provides support to US component suppliers and manufacturers of small- and medium-sized wind turbines. For the first time, this round of CIP funding includes a specific focus on commercialisation of distributed wind turbines for the agricultural sector in support of the RAISE initiative. 
• USDA and DOE hosting a joint webinar series to provide information to farmers, rural electric cooperatives, farm associations, and small-scale, distributed wind providers about their programs and how to use them to develop place-based wind projects. The first webinar in the series will launch a new National Distributed Wind Network and Resource Hub on March 14, 2024.
• USDA and DOE developing a farmers guide to distributed wind power that will include technical, economic, and geospatial analysis regarding distributed wind technologies and applications as well as ways to finance smaller-scale wind projects.

For more information, visit HERE.

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USPOULTRY Foundation brings FFA leadership candidates to the 2024 IPPE

February 16, 2024 - As part of the USPOULTRY Foundation's continued efforts to support the recruitment and training of the brightest students and to promote careers in the poultry and egg industry, the National FFA Officer Candidates were invented for an all-expense paid trip to the 2024 International Poultry Expo (IPE), part of the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE).

"USPOULTRY has a strong commitment to FFA. providing these National Officer Candidates the opportunity to experience the world's largest annual trade show for the poultry and egg, meat and animal food industries is a rewarding way to expose them to our industries and, hopefully attract them to become our future leaders," remarked Jarod Morrison, Farbest Foods Inc and USPOULTRY Foundation chair.

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As college students, they were provided the opportunity to participate in the USPOULTRY Foundation College Student Career Program to interview for internship opportunities with poultry and egg industry member companies and exhibitors. They also had the opportunity to see all the poultry and egg industry has to offer, which included the vast trade show floor and the exciting technology used by today's modern, sustainable poultry industry and to further develop their skills and knowledge by attending IPPE education programs during Expo week.

For more information, visit HERE.

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IPPE donates $33,314 to Atlanta Community Food Bank

February 26, 2024 - As part of the effort to fight hunger, the 2024 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) raised $33,314 for the Atlanta Community Food Bank through its 'Giving Back to Atlanta' campaign. The donation included $14,500 in contributions from IPPE, Hawkins Inc and WATT Global Media, with additional contributions of $4824 from Expo Auctions and $2160 from B and B Glass Studio/The Glass House, Numerous IPPE attendees made individual donations totalling $11,830.

(From left): Eric Zito, vice president of business development, Meat Institute. Sarah Novak, chief operations officer, AFIA; Gwen Venable, executive vice president – expo and communication services, USPOULTRY; Jessica Morse, director of meetings and events, AFIA; Nath Morris, president, USPOULTRY; and Ben Burgess, corporate relations manager, Atlanta Community Food Bank.

"The support that IPPE and its attendees and exhibitors have given the Atlanta Community Food Bank is deeply appreciated. Contributions from these valued partners will help provide more than 100,000 meals to families in metro Atlanta and North Georgia, where one in four children face food insecurity each day," said Kyle Waide, President and CEO, Atlanta Community Food Bank.

"IPPE has been raising funds through its 'Giving Back to Atlanta' campaign since 2016. With the help of exhibitors and attendees who give to the campaign every year, more than $213,000 has been donated to date to the Atlanta Community Food Bank. We thank everyone that has helped contribute to fighting hunger in Atlanta," said IPPE show organisers.

Feeding the world healthy and sustainable food product is the mission of the feed, meat, and poultry and egg industries. Despite the gains the industries have made over the years in improving production and efficiency levels and genetic advancements, many individuals still suffer from hunger. One in seven Americans, and an estimated 755,000 people in metro Atlanta, rely on food pantries and meal service programs to feed their families each year.

Sponsored by the US Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and the Meat Institute, IPPE is the world's largest annual animal food, meat, and poultry and egg industry event of its kind.

For more information, visit HERE.

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Agritechnica-powered FutureAg Expo announces conference program

February 26, 2024 - 'FutureAg Expo 2024 - Powered by Agritechnica', a new trade exhibition with conference to be held in Australia, will showcase the future of the region's agricultural industry, highlighting the latest in cutting edge technology to improve productivity and sustainability. Reaching farming professionals in Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific, FutureAg Expo will be held across three days, commencing Wednesday, April 17-19 at Melbourne Showgrounds, Australia.

To be hosted by Hannover Fairs Australia and jointly organised by the DLG (German Agricultural Society), FutureAg Expo 2024 is one of the first such agricultural trade events in Australia that allows the agribusiness sector to connect with industry pioneers and provide direct access to the latest in cutting edge agricultural technology and innovation.

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Mike Nissen, Commercial Director at Hannover Fairs said the event is the only trade exhibition and conference which explores the whole value chain.

"Australian agriculture is on the cusp of revolutionary innovation and FutureAg 2024's purpose is to provide first-hand access to the products and services, equipment and 4.0 technologies that are leading the way and unpack the opportunities that they bring across the whole value chain to improve productivity and efficiency."

Benefitting from DLG's successful farming-focused approach for Germany-based Agritechnica, the world's leading agricultural machinery exhibition, FutureAg Expo will equip its visitors with professional knowledge through its extensive conference, interactive workshop, live demonstrations and networking program.

"Agritechnica is known by farming professionals throughout the world as an event associated with technical innovations, trends and professional knowledge in agriculture. We are pleased to be applying the Agritechnica approach to the new FutureAg Expo. Our subsidiary DLG Asia Pacific based in Thailand will be supporting the new show with its large network of agricultural experts, top industry players and progressive farmers in the entire Asia Pacific region," said Jens Kremer, Managing Director, DLG International.

Whether it be autonomous vehicles or smart irrigation systems, the exhibition will provide hands-on opportunity to explore the latest technology and machinery. As farmers and primary producers also want to know what they can do in their own enterprises now, the professional program will provide in-depth presentations, conferences and discussions.

The two-day conference will explore seven key pillars: sustainable agriculture, energy, innovative machinery, supply chains, biosecurity, agricultural technologies and smart farms, and the human connection.

The conference program includes keynotes from industry leader Olympia Yarger, founder of Agritechnica start-up Goterra and 2023 Australian of the Year, and David Lamb, chief Scientist for the Food Agility Cooperative Research Centre.

Agribusiness researcher Mark Fletcher will provide practical insights on developing farmgate strategies, while DataFarming's Tim Neale will share the transition to digital agronomy. Farmo Founder Nick Seymour will explore key insights around the barriers to adoption in attach on the Expert Stage within the exhibition.

The National Farmers' Federation in Australia will also bring a wealth of expertise and experience to FutureAg Expo, exploring sustainable practices, trade strategies, the impact of climate change on agriculture and discuss key policy areas impacting the industry.

The conference is an opportunity to connect and collaborate with our industry's leaders, innovators and professionals, addressing the challenges, opportunities and insights which will advance Australia's and the region's agriculture now and in the future.

For more information, visit HERE.

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Martin Engineering opens new Italian HQ following restructure

February 26, 2024 - The world leader in bulk material handling solutions, Martin Engineering, has restructured its Italian business and relocated to a new purpose-built facility to boost customer service and accelerate growth.

Sales Manager Matteo Manghi (left) and Administration  and Accounts Manager Simona Farina (right)

The move heralds a new chapter for the Italian branch of the US engineering firm, which supplies belt conveyor products and material flow aids to bulk handling and material processing companies to boost production efficiency and workplace safety.

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Martin Engineering has been present in Italy for more than 30 years, supporting the country's producers of coal, cement and aggregates. Moving to a new fit-for-purpose warehouse near Monza, north-east of Milan allows the company to broaden its remit to solve material handling problems in sectors like recycling, glass, steel, paper and ports.

The new location also enables Martin to bring a wider range of products to the Italian market, including the innovative N2 remote monitoring system for conveyor belt cleaners, which enables maintenance teams to track conveyor belt cleaner blades on a mobile app. Also being introduced in Italy is Martin's unique range of CleanScrape belt cleaners, which are proven to last up to four times longer than standard cleaners with no retensioning or extra maintenance required after installation.

Restructuring the business means that Martin Italy is now jointly led by Sales Manager Matteo Manghi, who heads a team of sales engineers and service technicians, with Administration and Accounts Manager Simona Farina, who is responsible for accounts, customer service and head office functions. Both Matteo and Simona report directly to Robert Whetstone, Martin Engineering's Area Vice President for EMEAI (Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Indian subcontinent).

Matteo Manghi said: "It's an exciting time for Martin Engineering in Italy as we now have the capability to apply our bulk handling expertise in new ways to solve problems for customers in a broader range of industries. Our new facility gives us the space to assemble and distribute our products for installation by our team of trained specialist service technicians."

Simona Farina said: "Martin Engineering has a long history in Italy and the move to our new headquarters represented a new beginning for our Italian business. We are now in a strong position to provide better service to our existing loyal customers and we have a solid base from which to grow our business into new segments of the market and bring new customers on board."

Robert Whetstone said: "Italy has been a key market for Martin Engineering and we firmly believe there are opportunities for growth. Investing in our new office and warehouse facilities will allow us to bring a broader range of products and solutions to Italian customers. I am proud of what our Italian team has achieved through the transition and I look forward to future success supporting our customers."

For more information, visit HERE. 

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Rosen Systems announces upcoming auction

February 23, 2024 - Rosen Systems has announced that it will be conducting an auction for the bankruptcy court for the sale of assets from CapRock Land, a global logistics company that manages organic feed ingredients. This sale will feature rolling stock, roasting equipment, step deck trailers, mobile mill and a bagging line.

"CapRock Land filed a voluntary petition on August 25, 2023, under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (Bk Case #: 23-20172-rlj11)," said Mike Rosen, President of Rosen Systems. "With over 100 years of experience, Rosen Systems is pleased to be hosting the auction for this bankruptcy case. From our experience and knowledge, we believe this sale will have a great outcome to help in the relief of CapRock Land."

The new auction Rosen Systems is putting together closes Tuesday, March 19 at 10am MST. Inspection for the items will be by appointment only. Please contact Rosen at (972) 248 - 2266 to schedule an appointment.

Interested parties are encouraged to register for the auction sale online. For more details, please visit HERE.

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UOB joins Health & Nutrition Asia 2024

February 23, 2024 - VNU Group, the international trade show organiser of Health & Nutrition Asia 2024, has entered into a strategic content partnership with UOB Thailand to produce the content about the Climate Journey: Steering Collaborative Change along the Animal Protein Value Chain during the half day conference program in Health & Nutrition Asia 2024.

As one of Asia's leading banks seeking to support responsible growth in animal production and agriculture, UOB brings its commitment to sustainable financial practices and investments for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Asia. This market is a priority for VIV Worldwide, the VNU Group's global network connecting professionals across the animal feed and food industries.

Mr Ernest Tan, Executive Director, Head of Consumer Goods, Sector Solutions Group, UOB, said "Rising populations, an expanding middle class and rapid urbanisation in Asia are dramatically changing food consumption patterns. However, the region faces constraints around arable land and water per capita. As a key part of the food system, the livestock and agriculture sector needs a just transition to sustainability in order to meet demand without further environmental impact."

"With UOB's extensive presence across Asia, we have an opportunity to promote more sustainable practices all along the food production chain. This collaboration with Health and Nutrition Asia provides an important platform to share ideas and solutions with stakeholders in the industry," he added.

Ms Panadda Kongma, Vice President Business at VNU Asia Pacific, highlighted the growth momentum in the livestock industry, citing a report by The International Market Analysis Research and Consulting Group: "The global animal health industry is expected to reach a value of US$37.8 billion in 2023, projected to grow to US$49.5 billion by 2032, with CAGR of 2.9 percent during 2024-2032."

Ms Kongma stressed the significance of having UOB as a content partner at Health & Nutrition Asia 2024, stating, "UOB's conference will shed light on the importance of sustainability across animal protein value chain, the interventions/solutions companies can take to improve sustainability and UOB: Sustainable Financing Solutions. A panel discussion with industry experts will be a highlight of the conference, offering a comprehensive perspective on the sector's future."

Health and Nutrition Asia is a niche event by VIV worldwide, focusing on innovation in nutrition, pharmaceutics, and high-tech animal health solutions. Co-located with VICTAM Asia, the three-day event at the BITEC venue in Bangkok, offers a unique platform to explore the latest advancements in feed, nutrition, Pharma, genetics, health and veterinary technology.

For more information, visit HERE.

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Martino Celeghini, CEO of CESCO, to speak at IAOM MEA 2024

February 22, 2024 - CESCO has announced that its CEO, Martino Celeghini, will be one of the speakers at the upcoming IAOM MEA 2024 Regional Milling Forum, set to take place in Lusaka, Zambia, from February 27-29, 2024.

Martino Celeghini will be speaking on Day 1 of the Forum, focusing on the theme of 'Grain Handling & Safe Storage', which will feature participation from prominent industry experts and leaders. During his presentation, Martino will share valuable insights and experiences on grain handling and safe storage, critical topics within the milling industry.

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Martino's participation as a speaker underscores CESCO's commitment to excellence and innovation in the industry. His contribution is expected to significantly enrich discussions and advance knowledge in the field of grain handling and safe storage.

For more information about the IAOM MEA 2024 Regional Milling Forum, please visit HERE.

Martino Celeghini's involvement as a speaker reinforces CESCO's dedication to the advancement and development of the milling industry, and his presentation is anticipated to be a significant highlight of the event.

To contact CESCO:

• Email: info@cesco-group.com
• Phone: +49 7531 122860
• Website: www.cesco-group.com
  

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AFIA thanks members for years of loyalty

February 22, 2024 - The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) thanks several members for their loyalty and contributions to the betterment of the US animal food industry over the decades. AFIA's members play an important role in shaping the association's policy position on critical legislative, regulatory and trade developments, which affect their businesses.

The AFIA membership includes over 650 domestic and international companies and state, regional and national associations. Member companies are feed and pet food manufacturers, integrators, pharmaceutical companies, ingredient suppliers, equipment manufacturers and companies that supply other products or provide support services to the US animal food industry. AFIA's members manufacture more than 75 percent of the commercial feed in the United States.

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"We thank our longtime members for their unwavering dedication, which has shaped our association into what it is today," said Sarah Novak, AFIA's chief operating officer. "Your dedication represents the backbone of our industry, shaping its growth and representing its collective interests."

The AFIA thanks ILC Resources for 50 years of membership.

The AFIA recognises the following members for 25 years of membership:

• D&D Ingredients LLC
• Eldon C Stutsman, Inc
• Selko USA LLC
• United Soybean Board

The AFIA also acknowledges the following members for 10 years of membership:

• AgriBusiness Association of Kentucky (ABAK)
• Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC
• BioResource International Inc
• Eastman
• Fornazor International Inc
• Gelita USA
• Harbor Point Mineral Products
• Johnson Breeders Inc
• Norel Animal Nutrition USA Inc
• Nutrition 101 LLC
• Opal Foods LLC
• Peco Foods Inc
• Renaissance Nutrition Inc
• Simmons Animal Nutrition Inc
• Suwannee Valley Feeds
• The Vit-E-Men Co, Inc/Life Products
• The Weitz Company
• Wild Bird Feeding Industry

For more information, visit HERE.

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Indonesia aims to become world's food basket despite climate challenges

February 22, 2024 - Indonesia Minister of Agriculture, Andi Amran Sulaiman, expressed optimism at the 'National Dialogue' event at Hasanudin University, stating that Indonesia could emerge as the world's food basket despite global challenges. Minister Amran highlighted the prevailing global food crisis, with approximately one billion people facing hunger worldwide, and 44 countries on the brink of starvation due to various crises, including the impact of El Nino.

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Indonesia itself is grappling with an extreme El Nino climate, leading to a decrease in the project planting area to 800,000 hectares in February 2024 from 1,753,000 hectares in January. Minister Amran acknowledged the concerning situation but remained hopeful, citing President Jokowi's commitment to enhancing agricultural production by increasing fertiliser assistance to IDR 14 trillion in 2024.

Minister Amran outlined plans to transform 10 million hectares of mineral swamp land into productive agricultural areas, spread across regions like South Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi. He projected that optimal management could yield significant rice production by 2026, reducing imports, meeting national needs and positioning Indonesia as a potential rice-exporting superpower.

The Ministry of Agriculture's ambitious timeline includes achieving food self-sufficiency by 2025, becoming a rice-exporting country by 2027 and establishing Indonesia as a global food basket by 2028. The minister emphasised four key strategies: pumping for the island of Java, extensification of swamp land outside Indonesia, addressing the fertiliser issue and improving the trading system.

Hasanuddin University's Chancellor, Jamaluddin Jompa, commended Minister Amran's dedication to achieving food self-sufficiency, recognising the crucial role agriculture plays in Indonesia's development. He stressed that food security is vital for the welfare of Indonesian society, encouraging university students to contribute to agricultural development through innovation, science and technology.

As Indonesia faces climate challenges and a global food crisis, Minister Amran's vision aims to not only secure the nation's food supply but also position Indonesia as a key player in addressing global food shortages.

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'Let's Talk Research - Current Poultry Research and Findings' presented at 2024 IPPE; now available online

February 21, 2024 - During the 2024 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), six researchers presented their findings from recently completed research projects funded by the US Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and its Foundation as part of the TECHTalks sessions offered during the Expo.

Mitsu Suyemoto presenting research findings during her TECHTalks session at the 2024 IPPE.

Mitsu Suyemoto, research specialist, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, presented research findings on 'Competitive Inhibition of Pathogenic Enterococcus Decorum (EC) by Avirulent Strains.' She gave an overview of the disease and its history, noting that the disease attacks the gut, spleen and spine of birds with variable field mortality - between 2 percent and 15 percent. Suyemoto mentioned that "the normal EC strains may be useful as probiotics to competitively exclude pathogenic EC during the critical first stage of gut colonisation in EC infections."

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As part of his research findings on 'Enhancing Immunogenicity and Protective Efficacy of Recombinant Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT) Vaccines in Broiler Chickens,' Dr Ravi Kulkarni, assistant professor, population health and pathobiology, North Carolina State University, explained that ILT is a very contagious respiratory disease of chickens that can lead to significant economic losses. The goal of his project was to design a vaccine with optimal immune priming and enhanced immunogenicity and anti-ILT protection. He concluded that "results provided two significant value-added findings which may lead to the development of a more effective ILT vaccine for the industry."

Dr Prafulla Regmi, assistant professor, Department of Poultry Science, University of Georgia, provided information on a research project titled, 'Automated Tracking of Laying Hens in Cage-free Aviary Environment Using Affordable Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Chips.' The objective of the study was to track space utilisation in cage-free aviary hens through Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) chips. He noted that "hens were tracked from 29 to 40 weeks of age, and their daily activity within the bottom, middle and top tier of the aviary were quantified." Findings showed that incidences of keel fractures significantly corresponded to hen's activity level, where low activity birds show evidence of less fractures than high activity birds.

The findings of the study, 'Evaluation of Egg Wash Sanitisers to Reduce Salmonella Contamination on and in Turkey Eggs' was presented by Ted Brown, senior food scientist, Cargill Food Safety and Scientific Services. The purpose of this study was to determine the most effective hatch egg sanitisers to reduce Salmonella contamination on the external egg surface and to determine if hatch rates are impacted by the egg surface sanitisers tested. Hatching eggs were treated with quaternary ammonia, chlorine, thymol, peroxide, peracetic acid (PAA) and bromine. Brown concluded that "the peroxide product proved to be the most effective egg sanitiser at reducing Salmonella prevalence on the egg surface by more than 73 percent."

During his presentation on 'Identification of Genetic Determinants That Facilitate Campylobacter jejuni Survival During Poultry Processing,' Dr Jeremiah Johnson, associate professor, Department of Microbiology, University of Tennessee, mentioned that "Campylobacter jejuni (C. jejuni) is a leading cause of bacterial-derived gastroenteritis in the United States due to its ability to asymptomatically reside within the intestinal tracts of poultry." His project aimed to construct C jejuni mutants to see if they can survive in aerobic and/or refrigerated temperatures and if they are able to colonise chickens. Results revealed that mutation of only one specific gene significantly reduced aerobic, refrigerated survival. Moreover, that mutant was unable to colonise chickens.

Dr Brian Jordan, associate professor, Department of Population Health, University of Georgia, gave a presentation on the results of his investigation into the 'Cause and Prevention of False Layer Syndrome.' He explained that False Layer Syndrome (Cystic Oviduct ) has been documented but it is not a frequent presentation of most layers that appear to be outwardly normal but never come into egg production. He reviewed the two experiments conducted for his project. The first study evaluated variables that influence the development of cystic oviducts in specific pathogen free (SPF) chickens. The second study evaluated how adding infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) vaccines influenced the development of disease after IBV challenge. Jordan concluded that the data demonstrates that vaccines alone may influence the severity of lesions after challenge but are not sufficient to prevent the oviduct from being affected from a pathogenic early challenge.

For more information, visit HERE.

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Novus names Halchemix as its new distribution partner for Canada

February 21, 2024 - Intelligent nutrition company Novus International announced a new parntership with Halchemix Canada to provide amino acid and trace mineral products to the animal agriculture industry in Canada.

Halchemix will serve as Novus' exclusive distributor for its Mintrex Bis-Chelated Trace Minerals products and MHA Feed Additive and will serve as sales agent for Alimet Feed Additive effective March 1, 2024.

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Novus Executive Regional Sales Manager Mark Moran says the new partnership will deliver more of what Novus has to offer across Canada's agriculture industry.

"Canada's geography is expansive. An internal assessment indicated it would take extensive resources to ensure customers receive the products they want and service they deserve if we continued to work in-house," Moran says. "Working with Halchemix will allow us to reach more poultry, swine and dairy producers while also providing excellent customer service."

Halchemix will manage Novus product sales and distribution for Mintrex Bis-Chelated Trace Minerals and MHA Feed Additive. The Novus technical services team will continue to support Novus customers as well as offer assessments to dairy customers through the COWS Program. Due to the complexity of its Aims automated supply chain management system and the methionine source will be delivered by Novus trucking partner Ruan.

Founded in 1986, Halchemix facilitates inbound and outbound trucking services across all of Canada while also providing formulation and technical support for its customers.

The company's Predient Lyndon Hieberts, BSc Agr, says Novus products are a worthy addition to the robust list of high-quality feed additives Halchemix currently carries.

"I've observed Novus most of my career," Heibert says. "I'm excited to partner with a company that has demonstrated its commitment to the research behind its products and has a robust technical team actively evaluating the products for the new challenges and opportunities customers are experiencing."

Moran said Novus intends to offer more of the products from its feed additives portfolio to customers in Canada as the regulatory process allows.

For more information, visit HERE.

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Thousands of applications made for Sustainable Farming Incentive

February 20, 2024 - Defra announced last week that more than 10,000 farmers across England have now applied for the improved Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) since it opened in September.

Four months after applications re-opened, the scheme, which has been developed with feedback from farmers, is proving popular, with one-in-eight eligible farmers having now submitted an application. This on top of the 32,000 Countryside Stewardship agreements which are already in place.

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SFI, which pays farmers for taking actions that support food production, farm productivity and resilience, whilst protecting and enhancing environment, has attracted applications from farmers in every part of the country, with every type and size of farm business represented.

Farmers have taken up actions through the scheme to deliver tangible environmental benefits alongside food production. As of January, 174,000 hectares of arable land is now being managed without insecticides, 71,000 hectares of low input grassland is focused on improving sustainability, and almost 15,000km of hedgerows are under management.

It comes as Defra also announces the winners of the 'On farm Environmental Resilience' competition, with projects awarded a share of £12.2 million funding to solve long-term challenges to plants, crops and farmed animals.

Farming Minister Mark Spencer said:

"The Sustainable Farming Incentive has something on offer for every type of farm business, so it's pleasing to see the scheme providing popular with farmers across England."

"For those who have not yet applied, I encourage you to take a look at how the scheme could work for your business so you can join the thousands of other farmers already getting paid."

Rural Payment Agency Chief Executive Paul Caldwell said:

"We've worked hard to make the application process straightforward and the feedback we are getting from a majority of farmers is that they are finding it so."

"Everything that farmers need to apply has been published and I would urge them not to wait and get involved now."

SFI has been expanded and improved based on farmers' feedback, with a straightforward application process, greater flexibility for farmers to choose the actions that work for them, and the ability to be in SFI at the same time as Countryside Stewardship as long as the actions are compatible.

Farmers are encouraged to apply for an SFI agreement now and choose from the 23 actions already on offer, rather than delay until summer when the scheme will be expanded further. This is to ensure they can benefit from funding available now, and can then add actions to their agreements annually - or have multiple agreements - if they'd like to carry out further actions.

There is a range of support on offer for farmers applying or considering applying for the scheme, including:

• Sector-specific webinars in February and March to give farmers and land managers a chance to give their feedback and learn more about SFI.
• Defra and RPA colleagues will be on stands at agricultural shows throughout England with more information.
• 6 regional events in Southwest, West Midlands and North East to raise awareness of schemes, especially amongst livestock and mixed sectors.
• Planned joint webinars with trusted networks including Catchment Sensitive Farming advisors, FAS, Barclays Bank, Waitrose.
• Defra attendance at NFU conference
• Ongoing monthly engagement with top 30 stakeholders through forums and bilaterals

Farming Innovation programme 'On farm Environmental Resilience' competition

It has also been announced that 24 innovative projects that are developing cutting edge technology to future-proof British farms will receive a share of over. £12.2 million to boost productivity, food security and sustainable farming practices.

The winners of the 'On farm Environmental Resilience' competition are using technology to tackle a range of long-term challenges to plants, crops and farmed animals including preventing potato blight, improving the wellbeing of farmed chickens, growing climate resistant hops and maximising grape yields in British vineyards.

The funding is part of Defra's £270 million Farming Innovation Programme (FIP) delivered by Innovate UK. To date, the fund has committed over £140 million to support more than 170 projects across the country.

The successful recipients include a project which will boost food security by increasing the yields of fresh fruit and vegetables grown in greenhouses by 20 percent. The project is using pioneering sunlight changing materials to design a new greenhouse which alters the ratio and amount of light that plants receive, reducing the need for extra LED lighting and saving electricity.

Another will develop a smart indoor lighting system that responds directly to chicken behaviour to help improve their welfare, reducing the spread of disease and boosting productivity. Meanwhile a third project is working with leading UK vineyard Rathfinny Wine estates to boost the production of high quality sustainable British wine through precision farming. The project will use technology to accurately and remotely monitor soil and water conditions, leading to better crop management. 

Lambda Agri was awarded over £400,000 through the scheme to develop its pioneering new greenhouses. Its chief executive Niall Haughian said:

"Lambda Agri is delighted to receive funding from this particular Farming Innovation Programme competition which will allow us to undertake independent trials at a large scale. Lambda will develop enhanced polycarbonate sidings, in partnership with Queen's University Belfast and Brett Martin, that will provide plants with extra red light which has been proven to increase crop yields."

"Lambda, in partnership with Brett Matin, will sell enhanced greenhouse sidings to growers next year. This will provide welcome boost to British greenhouses growers while also making the country more food independent."

Klara Hajdu from Wye Hops limited, which was awarded over £475,000 to produce environmentally adapted hop varieties said:

"We are delighted to have received the Farming Innovation Programme funding which will allow us to develop new climate resilient hop varieties to support the UK hop and brewing industries."

Innovate UK Executive Director for the Healthy Living and Agriculture Domain Dr Stella Peace, said:

"Funding across the innovation journey plays a pivotal role in enhancing productivity, ensuring food security and fostering sustainable farming practices. It's a commitment to cultivating a resilient and forward-thinking agricultural landscape."

The FIP has funded 20 competitions since opening in October 2021 helping to develop new approaches for farms to become more sustainable and productive, from new ways to reduce or eliminate pesticide use through to projects to reduce emissions from livestock. The fund will help meet the commitment made by the prime minister at the Farm to Fork Summit in Downing Street in May last year to continue to produce at least 60 percent of the food we eat here in the UK.

For more information, visit HERE.

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USPOULTRY's 2024 workforce success and engagement conference

February 19, 2024 - The 2024 US Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) Workforce Success and Engagement Conference will provide perspective on the day-to-day issues concerning people in today's work environment. A wide range of topics will be addressed including compliance, technology, employer policies, recruitment and retention, workforce engagement, the ever popular 'Ask A Lawyer' session and much more. The conference will be held April 17-19, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Destin, Florida.

"Finding, developing and retaining employees is a crucial process in today's complex work environment. We are pleased USPOULTRY's Workforce Success and Engagement Conference will offer a wide range of topics to support Human Resources professionals as they navigate the ever-evolving employer landscape and work to ensure their company is compliant with regulations," stated Brittney Kirwer, director of corporate Human Resources, Farbest Foods Inc, and program committee chair.

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Program topics will include a Washington Review; FMLA Best Practices; How Current Labour Issues Affect Employer Policies; Hiring and Immigration Compliance; Labour Issues Industry Task Force Update; EEOC Harassment Guidance; HR Technology: Training, Communication and Legal Implications; HR's Role in cybersecurity; Workforce Engagement ... Generation Differences/Navigating a Changing Workforce; Building and Managing Positive Relationships; and much more.

To ensure adherence to USPOULTRY's Antitrust Policy, a representative from a legal firm participated on the planning committee for the Workforce Success and Engagement Conference and will also be present at the conference in April. The attorney will be present to monitor and consult, if necessary, prohibiting discussions that may be perceived as competitive issues.

The conference agenda was developed by an industry planning committee of knowledgeable and experienced Human Resources professionals that included Kenyell Carson, Pilgrim's; Jim Golden, Cal-Maine Foods Inc; Brittney Kirwer, Farbest Foods Inc and program committee chair; Leonard Parks, Case Farms; Ja Sephens, Claxton Poultry Farms; Angela Wilson, Aviagen Inc; James Wimberly, Wimberly, Lawson, Steckel, Schneider & Stine, PC; and Devin Wood, Harrison Poultry Inc.

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Slurry deserves to be called 'valuable material'

February 19, 2024 - The 23rd 'Land Technik für Profis' conference on 14 and 15 February 2024 in Rieste focused on 'farm manure'. The conference, organised jointly by the DLG (German Agricultural Society) and the VDI-MEG (AG Technology Division of the Association of German Engineers), took place on the premises of Kotte Landtechnik GmbH & Co KG.

With over 200 participants - including a large number of practitioners - the event was almost sold out and covered all important aspects of the topic and manure. Renowned speakers provided important impulses on framework conditions, technical requirements from a practical perspective, nutrient efficiency and application technology as well as an overview of the technological trends of tomorrow and discussed these points intensively with the audience. A factory tour and various networking opportunities rounded off the conference.

"What has always characterised this conference is the objectivity of the discussion." In his opening statement, Dr Markus Demmel, Chairman of the VDI-MEG from the Bavarian State Institute for Agriculture in Freising, set the tone for the upcoming discussions. And rightly so, as it later turned out, because onions in the discussion differed widely, especially when it came to the use of new technological developments. DLG Vice President Prof Dr-Ing Till Meinel from the Technical University of Cologne had already deduced that this could be due not only, but at least in part, to the different backgrounds and perspectives of the participants: "The unique selling point of the conference? The two associations DLG and VDI bring practitioners and engineers together." At the end of his speech, he introduced Christian Grachtrup, the new Managing Director of the DLG Test Center Technology and Farm Inputs, who is no stranger to the industry due to his professional background in the field of manure sensors. Host Dr Stefan Kotte in turn gave an overview of the history of liquid manure spreading as well as an outlook on the points that Garant-Kotte considers to be particularly important for the near and distant future. In his opinion, the upcoming technology must be much more integrated into processes, which also include measures for liquid manure design. He said: "The future of slurry technology lies in nutrient efficiency and analytics as wells automation and connectivity."

Multiple influence through framework conditions

The dynamic behaviour of plans and soil during the application of farm fertilisers often stands in contrast to the rigid regulations of the legislator. Dr Frank Lorenz from LUFA Nord-West in Oldenburg shed light on fertilisation from the perspective of the needs of the plant and explained the physiological processes of manure use. Christoph Felgentreu, from the Regensburg based 'Interessengemeinschaft gesunder Boden eV' (Interest group for healthy soil), focused on the soil and made a passionate plea for soil biodiversity, which is strongly promoted by the use of farm fertilisers. Finally, Dr Stephan Jung from the North Rhine-Westphalia Chamber of Agriculture classified the various organic fertiliser, from liquid manure to sewage sludge, in the fertiliser ordinance. He noted critically that foreseeable tightening tendencies in this regard have relatively little to do with the reality outlined in the two previous presentations.

High demands on users and technology

Gerd Dettmer from Dettmer Agrar-Service GmbH in Kettenkamp explained how high the technical requirements of practice are for farm manure and its application and that, against this background, manure more than deserves to be called 'valuable material' both in terms of plant physiology and financially. He has implemented a challenging nutrient exchange with accompanying quality management in his contracting company. Hans-Jürgen Technow from the Lower Saxony Chamber of Agriculture in Oldenburg discussed the cost side of the various options for manure processing. In his opinion, the costs are decisive for the success of these measures, but these are decisively influenced by the political and economic framework conditions.

Avoid losses and use nutrients efficiently

Susanne Höcherl from the Bavarian State Institute for Agriculture in Freising also dealt with liquid manure additives in her presentation, but against the background of reducing nutrient losses and their discharge into the environment. There is great potential here in preventing emissions from occurring in the first place. The problem with farm manure is that the ingredients and, above all, their concentration are not exactly known and the material is sometimes very inhomogeneous. Prof Dr Yves Reckleben from the Kiel University of Applied Sciences gave an introduction to the determination of nutrient content in liquid farm manure using NIRS technology. The advantages and disadvantages of this technology were subsequently discussed in depth. Sjoerd Elgersma from the contracting company Hofmeijer from Voorst in the Netherlands was responsible for looking beyond the horizon to our western neighbours. He reported that, like Gerd Dettmet, advising his customers is becoming increasingly important to him and that the Netherlands has geared its system of agricultural subsidies strongly towards the use of modern technology, which can also be provided by contractors.

Application technology isn't everything

In the fourth session, Christoph Hante from Hante-Agrarservice GmbH in Velen presented his concept from slurry strip-till. In a passionate appeal, he made a strong case for the often forgotten tractor drivers, who now have much more to do than just steer. Particularly when it comes to slurry strip-till, they become a service provider for 'track-true processes' in a double sense. Above all, they must be able to ask plausibility questions of the technology. Hubertus Kleuter from Kleutec GmbH in Fintel contributed a view from the start-up scene, in which - in his case with the topic of hoses - old things are being rethought. Last but not least, Sören Staupe from Blunk Lalendorf GmbH in Casekow reported on his practical experience. Mixed manure, impurities and the like are particularly challenging here. In his opinion, particulate data will be replaced by process data in the future.

What about the future?

Prof Dr Ludwig Volk from Warendorf made no secret of his passion for the soil. He summarised how important it is to protect the soil, also in connection with the mega topic of 'climate protection', and the crucial role that agriculture plays in this. He said: "Our soil is too valuable to be neglected", before Prof Dr Yves Reckleben once again explained the location and economic potential of fertilisers from the perspective of precision farming. In his opinion, this potential cannot be exploited, let alone managed, without data. 

after a lively panel discussion moderated by Roland Hörner, Head of Agricultural Technology at the DLG Competence Center Agriculture, which touched on all the key points of the past two days, Dr Hartmut Matthes, Managing Director of the BLU (Federal Association of Contractors) and Chairman of the Program committee of the 'Land Technik für Profis' conference, summarised the key statements of the individual speakers once again. He reminded the audience that livestock farming is the mother of arable farming and therefore cannot be dispensed with. In summary, he essentially came to the conclusion that process optimisation will become more important in the future and that the topic of farm manure should be considered more holistically in the future.

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