4B launches RG Series Rotary Paddle Level Indicators

4B has just launched its RG Series of rotary paddle level indicators. The ATEX and IECEx approved sensors come in three versions, RG1, RG2 and RG3, and stand out through their adaptability and ease of use, making them an extremely flexible product to use.

The RG Series Level Sensors have been designed to indicate the presence or absence of bulk materials such as grains, pellets, chemicals, wood chips and other powders.

The detection of material is achieved by a rotating paddle. If material impedes the rotation of the paddle, the motor topples of its axis and triggers an alarm.

The RG Series has a variety of compatible paddles which offer the ability to detect a wide range of products. The paddles are interchangeable, making the RG Sensors adaptable to different densities of measured materials.

The sensors are customisable, not only with paddles, but also with extensions and voltages.

An easy to install instrument, the RG Series sensors do not require any calibration, maintenance or specific tool for their installation.

The sensors are extremely versatile, and can be installed on tanks, hoppers, on walls or roofs of silos, in a vertical, horizontal or oblique position.

Durable and reliable, the RG Series Sensors are built with aluminium casing, stainless steel shaft on ball bearings and electrical connection with tension clamp or screw terminals. They work with ambient temperatures from -20° to +70°C.

For more information visit the 4B website, HERE. 

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Mykola Solskyi: Export routes through the EU should become permanent for Ukrainian agricultural products

On September 14-16, the Czech Republic (Prague), which presides over the Council of the European Union, held an informal meeting of the ministers of agriculture of EU member states, Moldova, Georgia and Ukraine.

As part of the meeting, a plenary session 'Ensuring food security – the role of EU agriculture and food industry in sustainable global food production' was held, during which the Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Mykola Solskyi presented a plan for deepening the cooperation of the 'Paths of Solidarity' initiative.

During his speech, the Minister emphasized that the export routes of Ukrainian agricultural products through the countries of the European Union should become permanent and main.

Mykola Solsky named a clear list of necessary initiatives needed to implement this plan. First of all, according to him, it is necessary to build terminal complexes on our border with EU countries, which will include grain conveyors and with the help of which Ukrainian grain will be transported without interruption. The construction of such infrastructure is due to the difference between Ukrainian and European tracks. Each such terminal will be able to transport up to 2 million tons of grain per year.

'The next initiative that needs to be implemented is the construction of a pipeline for the transportation of vegetable oils. The pipeline will connect the loading terminal on the territory of Ukraine and the unloading terminal in the European seaport. According to calculations, the capacity of such transportation will be 2 million tons per year,' said Mykola Solskyi.

The minister informed his colleagues that this project has already crossed the starting point, as a memorandum regarding the construction of such a pipeline was signed with Polish colleagues last week.

'A significant problem is the insufficient number of railway rolling stock in the EU countries that can transport grain, as well as the corresponding trucks,' the Minister noted, adding that there are 22,400 grain wagons operating in Ukraine, and approximately 12,000 in all EU countries . Therefore, an increase in the number of such wagons by 3,640 units and trucks by 6,000 units will allow additional transportation of up to 10 million tons of grain per year.

It is also necessary to allocate railway routes for the passage of Ukrainian grain wagons with carts modified to the standard of European tracks through the territories of Poland and Germany to the Polish port of Gdansk and the German ports of Rostock and Hamburg, noted Mykola Solskyi.

The minister appealed to his European colleagues to assist in the implementation of new export routes, because the food security of the whole world depends on them. In particular, Mykola Solsky proposed to determine possible routes and timetables for Ukrainian grain wagons through the territories of Poland and Germany, asked to provide subsidies of up to 50 percent for the production of trucks and railway rolling stock intended for grain transportation, and also provide financial support from the EU for the construction of a complex of terminals and a pipeline for vegetable oils and grain transshipment terminals.

Image Credit: Ukraine Agriculture Ministry

 

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DORUK has aim of growing above 400% with an investment of 59.5 million US Dollars in five years

Doruk Un (Doruk Wheat), one of Turkey's biggest wheat flour producers and exporters, aims to grow above 200 percent in wheat and bakery products and 400 percent in its other investment and business branches, with its investment of US $59.5 million (Turkish Liras ₺1.1 billion) that it plans to realize mainly in retail sales and agriculture and seed growing, noodle and pasta, feed and feed raw materials in its 5-year projection. 

Additionally, Doruk Un is planning to make RES and GES investments for needing its own energy and is getting ready to dominate the retail wheat market with Panpan brand, in addition to its export to 41 countries. The brand, with its advance in the retail market, will develop special products for needs and uses in a wide range from domestic use to bakeries and restaurants, from hotels to baklava and dough shops.

Doruk Un, one of the three biggest brands of Turkey in wheat and wheat-based products, holds a strong place in the Turkish economy with its wheat breaking capacity of 438,000 tons annually, annual 350,000 tons wheat production, 60,000 tons wheat capacity, its 20,000 m2 advance technology facility and its sales & distribution network getting wider every year. Doruk Un realized export to 41 countries in Africa, Asia, South America, and the Middle East, and aims to increase its US $97.3 million (Turkish Liras ₺1.8 billion) turnover that it achieved in 2021, to approximately US $392 million (Turkish Liras ₺7.25 billion) in 5 years with its new investments. They plan to develop a product for domestic use with its retail brand Panpan and will proceed in this area with its feed facility established. Especially considering that there is an increase in fast-food consumption in the works, the brand will influence with its pasta and noodle investment in export markets and is starting an energy investment. Gürsel Erbap, who is CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Doruk Un, indicated that they started from the point where energy is a big expense item after the situation in the world in terms of energy prices, and they plan to meet their own consumption with a solar energy facility that they will establish and that they will minimize their costs. Doruk Un was 324th in a row in the Fortune 500 list prepared by Fortune Magazine, with a 102,6 percent change in its turnover compared to the previous year, meanwhile, it took 316th row in net sales in the 2021 ISO 500 list and 471st row in Capital 500 list.

60 percent of production is for export

Gürsel Erbap, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Doruk Un, highlighted that 'Panpan will be our power in our retail sales section…'

Erbap stated that 'Our biggest success in export is that we meet requests of end users with our R&D team. We select wheat according to consumption habits and bread variations of each country, we grind wheat and localize it with the new technology we created.', indicating that they directed 60 percent of their production to export and that they realized special production for their customers with 7 different brands in the export market.

Erbap also stated that the wheat sector is going through a serious test, coming in the front lines of the food sector and fundamental foods, especially after narrowing commercial networks due to the pandemic and the quick increase in foreign exchange rates. Despite this, they left a period behind full of success and a productive harvest. Erbap shared the aims of the company by stating that 'Wheat sector that has a strategic importance in economy of the whole world, went through difficult days due to exchange increases, climate effects, the pandemic and economical uncertainties caused by the pandemic. There was serious price unbalances in global scale and it is still ongoing. In 2021 that we left behind, we achieved our targets Doruk Un despite of all these conditions. In the process where we take place, raining amount that we had in last winter and climate conditions ensured to have a productive harvest period. Our short-term aim is to deepen our power in the sector by making production and logistic investments that will support our supply chain. Additionally, in line with correct market, correct product and request, we realize our plans regarding management of wheat requirements in different categories. Panpan, our power in retail section, will be an important part of this plan.'

2022 has been a productive year in terms of wheat harvest in Turkey

Erbap stated that 19 million tons of wheat harvest was realized approximately in 2022, and said that 'Turkey is a country sufficient for itself in wheat production… If it is moved with correct agriculture policies in Turkey and if TMO continues its agriculture supports as it did in this year especially, there will be a significant increase in wheat production. Current production can be increased in 60 percent rate by combining agriculture lands and bringing land that are not planted into agriculture through making land consolidation and by making investments for productivity and by integrating it to technology. It means that it is possible to create a value added economy by reaching to export capacity without making import'. While it is estimated that there will be 19,883,000 tons of wheat production in Turkey in 2022, it is expected that this figure will exceed 22 million tons in 2025.

Size of planting area, productivity, and logistic advantage bring Turkey forward

Erbap, who attracted attention to the importance of the Marmara Region and Thrace lands for wheat harvest for Turkey, highlighted that approximately 3,120,000 tons of wheat harvest in Turkey (which was 19,800,000 tons in 2022 wheat harvest) was obtained from the Marmara Region. Marmara Region, and especially Tekirdağ province as one of the important locations for wheat in terms of productivity and with its planting area size, ensure a logistic advantage for use, as a result of their proximity to ports, and also stated Marmara Region as the second region after Central Anatolia Region to meet the wheat harvest of Turkey.

Turkish wheat will increase its existence with the 'Grain Corridor'

Turkey is one of the 10 biggest wheat exporters in the world, with its wheat export of approximately 7 million tons, according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) data. Erbap stated that 'Its proximity to the Black Sea basin and being a critical interim point in wheat production, especially after the Russia-Ukraine war, bring Turkey forward in terms of export. We, as Doruk Un, realize 13 percent of total wheat export of realized from Turkey, except Iraq and Syria. Making only border export carries a serious risk for Turkey in further period, therefore we moved to different markets'. They also stated that Turkish wheat will increase its existence in export markets with the 'Grain Corridor Agreement'. Since the agreement will ensure secure dispatch of grain and foods from Ukraine, with hosting provided by Turkey, it will ensure balancing food prices on a global scale, which will be followed with attention by the whole world.

Image Credit: DORUK

 

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Register now for DSM's webinar - Are Broilers / Layers receiving the right level of vitamins?

As the industry and science progress, DSM launches the new Vitamin Supplementation Guidelines 2022 for the Poultry industry. 

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Are Broilers receiving the right level of vitamins?
The webinar will be taking place October 10th, with session one starting 10am-11am CET, and session two starting 4pm-5pm CET. 

Are Layers receiving the right level of vitamins?
The second webinar will take place October 11th, session one will begin 10am-11am CET, and session two will begin 4pm-5pm CET.

DSM's OVN Optimum Vitamin Nutrition® concept is about feeding birds with high quality vitamins in the right amount, appropriate to their life stage and growing conditions. This ensures the optimisation of animal health and welfare, performance quality and nutritional value of animal-origin food. We are intensely engaged in research and development, DSM focus on partnering with all important stakeholders - leading scientists, universities, genetics companies, independent research institutes, customers. This enables them to develop and produce a complete line of high quality vitamins and support the feed industry in achieving their sustainability goals with the new OVN Optimum Vitamin Nutrition® Guidelines 2022 for Poultry.

For more information visit the website, HERE. 

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AFIA calls for swift senate confirmation of Alexis Taylor

 The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) commends the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry for its bipartisan support in voting to send the nomination of Alexis Taylor to be the U.S. Department of Agriculture's undersecretary of trade and foreign agricultural affairs to the full Senate body. Following the committee's vote, AFIA's President and CEO Constance Cullman issued the following statement: 

'American agriculture, and especially the U.S. feed industry, has patiently waited for this incredibly important trade position to be filled and we are thrilled to see the advancement of Ms. Taylor's nomination to the full Senate. Now, we call upon the Senate to swiftly confirm Taylor. While we have been waiting, our competitors have continued to enhance their trade and competitiveness by negotiating and completing new trade agreements.'

Demand for the United States' high-quality animal nutrition products is strong and growing, with the latest data from the U.S. Department of Commerce showing that the industry's exports grew 22 percent in value in 2021 compared to 2020.

For more information about AFIA visit the website, HERE. 

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Brush up your knowledge of feed safety culture with new microlearning modules

The Collective Knowledge Programme (CKP) is developing a series of seven microlearning modules on feed safety culture. The third microlearning, on the theme of 'feed safety culture for managers', can be found at the GMP+ Academy from 29 September.

A microlearning module shares basic knowledge about animal feed in an accessible way. Companies can use them as a refresher course or to train new employees. The modules last no more than ten minutes, can be completed anywhere, at any time and contain lots of practical examples.

Feed safety culture
The most important goal of the series is raising awareness. Participants learn what it means to take account of feed safety. Through various exercises, cases and examples, they reflect on their actions and are inspired to consciously contribute to the feed safety cultures within their organisations. The first microlearning demonstrated the impact of feed safety; the second described common hazards for feed safety. The third microlearning module is aimed at all managers who work in the feed industry. They learn what the necessary conditions are for a feed safety culture and how they themselves can contribute to securing those conditions. They also learn how to navigate the most common pitfalls in managing animal feed. The micro-learning module is available in Dutch, English, German, Spanish and Polish.

The Collective Knowledge Programme is a special partnership
This series of microlearning modules is being developed in partnership with the GMP+ Academy's CKP. Feed experts from big names in the industry (AB Agri, De Heus, Trouw Nutrition and Veravis) pool their knowledge and experience in order to share information about feed safety culture with the world.

For more information about GMP+ Academy visit the website, HERE. 

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Evonik and BASF partner to reduce the environmental footprint for feed and animal protein industries

Evonik and BASF entered into an agreement, granting Evonik certain non-exclusive licensing rights to Opteinics™ - BASF's digital solution to increase understanding and reduce the environmental footprint of the feed and animal protein industries. Evonik integrates the digital ready-to-use sustainability platform Opteinics™ into its global feed consultancy services. Combining Evonik's innovative farm management tools and sustainability services with BASF's digital sustainability solution Opteinics™ will help customers to produce more sustainable feed and animal protein. 

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Opteinics™ is a software solution launched by BASF in 2021 to measure, analyse and minimise the environmental impact of animal protein, with an emphasis on animal feed production. Currently the software offers modules for pig and poultry production and can be integrated with feed formulation software. 

Opteinics™ for pork has recently been fully verified to conform with the ISO 14040 and 14044 LCA standards as well as with the UN Food & Agriculture Organization Livestock Environmental Assessment & Performance (LEAP) Partnership guidelines.  Applications for the dairy value chain and for the optimisation of compound feed mixtures will follow soon. 

With the use of Opteinics™, Evonik can even better support the livestock industry to make significant progress in fighting climate change, safeguarding ecosystems, and ensuring health and well-being as it works to achieve sustainable food production.

'BASF has over 25 years of expertise in life cycle assessment. Based on our profound knowledge in sustainability improvement, we have independently developed Opteinics™. With Evonik, we have a strong partner to make it a preferred and leading solution as a digital sustainability platform for the global feed industry,' says Manuel Rez, Director Global Product Management Performance Ingredients & Solutions and Marketing BASF Animal Nutrition. 

'We are incorporating BASF's ready-to-use software Opteinics™ into our comprehensive sustainability solutions for customers,' explains Dr. Stefan Mack, head of Service Marketing at Evonik's Animal Nutrition business line. 'Along with Evonik's global sustainability feed consulting services, it will help to deliver expert knowledge, built on decades of expertise, research, and extensive data.' 

BASF and Evonik are already targeting further developments in digital sustainability offerings as they both aim to help the animal production sector become more sustainable.

For more information about Evonik visit the website, HERE. Or for information about BASF visit the site, HERE. 

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Solid partners join forces and consolidate expertise and know-how

Muller Beltex BV, V.A.V. Aandrijvingen BV and Germany based Bechtel GmbH have announced their strategic alliance. By a transfer of shares, the owners Lars Muller and Emiel Schoutsen have established this cooperation.

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The know-how and expertise in components for bulk handling equipment is not limited to the Netherlands and Germany, where the three companies are located. They operate worldwide and the close cooperation between the three companies will therefore provide major benefits for their entire, geographically widespread, customer base. Both owners emphasise that this alliance is not a merger and that the companies will retain their own identities. Company locations and contact points will remain unchanged.

The advantages arising from the collaboration are, in particular, the bundling of their expertise and the use of each other's network, especially abroad. In certain markets or geographic regions, the one partner is better represented than the other. 'This collaboration will enable all three of our companies to better position themselves in the market and to provide our customers with materials, knowledge and service in an even better and more efficient way,' Mr Muller and Mr Schoutsen state.

V.A.V. Aandrijvingen is globally known for their chain applications in the feed and grain handling industry. They are able to deliver immediately from stock, or within days, all components for chains as well as elevator components and parts for various screw conveyors.

Muller Beltex provides solutions for the bulk handling and process industry and specialises in bucket elevator troubleshooting. Further to this their components, Polysur® elevator belts, Kryptane abrasion resistant polyurethane liners, and the Atex approved monitoring systems are known worldwide.

Bechtel GmbH is a strong service related supplier of components for bucket elevators and chain conveyors. Their knowledge of chain conveyors and problem solving capacity enables them to build, for the entire German industry, all types of chain conveyors even for the most complex applications.

The alliance of the three companies wishes to further improve their already very high service level to the bulk handling industry, and thus securing quality and continuity of their efficient supply chain. 

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Hamlet Protein appoints new CFO

Hamlet Protein, global producer of specialty ingredients for young animal nutrition, announced the hiring of CFO Poul Jørgensen. He will oversee the finance operations and IT organisation from the company's headquarters in Horsens (Denmark).

Mr Jørgensen, a graduate from the University of Southern Denmark and alumnus of the Copenhagen Business School, comes with an international background and experience in finance, IT and logistics.

'I am excited to join Hamlet Protein and help implement its' ambitious growth agenda,' states Mr Jørgensen.

'It is important to invest in strong financial leadership in current volatile market conditions. We are happy to welcome Poul in our organisation, and look forward to partnering with him,' comments Hamlet Protein CEO Erik Visser.

Hamlet Protein produces soy-based protein ingredients and fibre specialties for swine, poultry, ruminant, and aquaculture at two production plants in Denmark and the US.  Hamlet Protein services customers around the world through a network of own sales offices and distributors.

For more information visit the Hamlet Protein website, HERE.  

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AGI announces CEO leadership transition

Ag Growth International Inc. ("AGI" or the "Company") has announced that Tim Close has stepped down as President and Chief Executive Officer and resigned as a Director of AGI to pursue other opportunities. The Board of Directors has named Paul Householder, AGI's current Chief Operating Officer, as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr Close has agreed to remain with the Company in an advisory role through year-end to ensure a smooth transition.  

(Paul Householder, left, Tim Close, right)

"On behalf of the Board and everyone at AGI, I want to thank Tim for his service and passionate dedication to AGI and all of its stakeholders and for his tremendous leadership and highly valued contributions to AGI's strong position today," says Bill Lambert, Chair of the Board. "Tim joined the Company in August 2012 as Vice President, Strategic Planning and Development, was appointed President in March of 2015 and became President and Chief Executive Officer in January 2016. He has played an instrumental role in the evolution of the Company over his tenure, spearheading the acquisition of over 25 businesses, initiating the Company's strategic entry into the digital agriculture space, building an outstanding senior leadership team and in the process transforming AGI from a regional manufacturer of grain handling equipment to a diversified truly global food infrastructure leader. It has been a pleasure to work with Tim as we've accomplished these objectives. Tim is a highly talented executive and we wish him well in his future endeavours."

"I am extremely proud of our accomplishments at AGI over the past 10 years, and the role I have played helping AGI grow, diversify, and prosper," says Mr Close. "I am also immensely proud of the team I have built at AGI and how we have managed successfully through many challenges including the Covid-19 pandemic. Our continuing record results demonstrate the validity of our 2015-2020 investment phase and our 5-6-7 strategy to diversify our business across new products, markets, customers, and geographies. I am confident that AGI is well positioned for continuing success and have no doubt that Paul will be successful in leading the Company's next phase of profitable growth."

Mr Lambert adds, "We are fortunate to have Paul Householder stepping in to serve as our President and CEO. Paul joined AGI in 2019 after a long and successful career in the industrial chemicals sector where he ran substantial global businesses with multiple facilities across several geographies. Since joining the Company Paul has earned the respect of our Board of Directors and is highly regarded throughout our organisation. Recently, Paul has been leading projects designed to deepen the level of integration and optimisation of our many businesses and his focus on operational excellence will serve us well. The Board has full confidence in Paul's ability to lead AGI.'

Mr Householder says, "It is a privilege to assume the position of President and CEO of AGI. I am excited to take on this new role and lead AGI in its current phase focused on operational integration and optimisation, leverage reduction, and organic growth. With the strength of the diversified and resilient global business AGI has built over the past several years, and with the continued hard work and dedication of the exceptional AGI team, I look forward to building on AGI's past success and continuing to drive profitable growth across AGI."

About Paul Householder
Mr Householder joined AGI in 2019 as EVP, International with responsibility for leading all aspects of AGI's businesses outside of North America. In 2020, Mr Householder was promoted to EVP, Global Operations with expanded responsibility including coverage of AGI's North American businesses. In 2021, he was promoted to Chief Operating Officer, providing strategic, organisational, and administrative leadership to the day-to-day operations of AGI's business. 

Prior to AGI, Mr Householder spent 28 years at Air Products and Chemicals, where he progressed through several senior positions, including general management roles with full P&L ownership of businesses in the U.S. and Brazil. In addition, he held several global leadership roles focusing on continuous improvement, business development, sales, and engineering.

Mr Householder holds a BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lafayette College, an MBA from Lehigh University, and has completed the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard.

For more information visit the AGI website, HERE. 

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IFIF and FAO continue to strengthen collaboration on critical issues to ensure safe and sustainable feed & food at 21st Annual Meeting

The International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) held their 21st annual meeting to further strengthen their collaboration on critical issues to ensure safe, nutritious and sustainable feed and food.

The meeting was officially opened by Mrs. Maria Helena Semedo, Deputy Director-General FAO and Mr. Thanawat Tiensin, Director Animal Production and Health at FAO, together with Mr. Ruud Tijssens, IFIF Chairman. They welcomed the IFIF delegates representing over 80 percent of global compound feed production and reiterated their commitment to this longstanding partnership and agreed to continue to strengthen their work together to tackle the challenges facing the feed and food chain. 

Mr. Tiensin reaffirmed the importance of "collaboration between the public and private sector, as well as other stakeholders, to support the evidence-based key role of the livestock sector for achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) particularly - zero hunger. Also, for improving nutrition quality and supporting livelihoods worldwide in light of high-level global reflections on sustainable agri-food systems. We will continue working together with all stakeholders in promoting sustainable, resilient, inclusive, and efficient livestock transformation."

Mr. Tijssens says, 'our joint meeting with the FAO once again underlined our strong partnership as IFIF continues to support key FAO initiatives such as the Livestock Environmental Assessment and Performance (LEAP) Partnership, the Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock and the Multi-stakeholder Partnership for Feed safety.' Mr. Tijssens congratulated 'the success of LEAP going into Phase 4 and reaffirmed the support of implementing the LEAP guidelines through the Global Feed LCA Institute (GFLI). 

'The publication of the updated FAO and IFIF Manual on Good Practices for the Feed Sector was a key milestone as we work together on Capacity Development for feed safety. IFIF continues to contribute to FAO's work to address antimicrobial resistance including through advancing nutritional innovation to support animal health. IFIF looks forward to the 16th International Feed Regulators Meeting (IFRM) in 2023, which is another great example of IFIF FAO collaboration positively impacting the feed and food chain.'

Mr. Tijssens adds that 'together with the dedicated colleagues at the FAO we contribute to building a solid science-based approach to support safe and sustainable animal nutrition to bring quality and affordable food to a growing world population, producing more with less and even better under diverse production systems. The high quality of exchanges and cooperation towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) continue to build on our achievements and together with all IFIF members I am pleased our relationship with FAO continues to strengthen year to year. In addition, the Global Feed & Food Congress (GFFC), which we will organise with FAO technical support in Bangkok in March 2024, will be an important opportunity for us to further strengthen collaboration with the Asian feed sector and stakeholders.'  

Daniela Battaglia, Livestock Production Officer at the Animal Production and Health Division of the FAO, says, 'FAO and IFIF have a long standing partnership and this meeting addressed a number of critical issues of common interest, such as the need for capacity development to ensure feed safety and the importance of collaborating to tackle the containment of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). FAO is committed to work with the private sector and the feed operators and believes that they can valuably contribute to make the livestock and food sectors more responsible and sustainable and to achieve important goals such as public health, and animal health and welfare.'

For more information about IFIF visit the website, HERE, or visit the FAO website, HERE. 

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Know your risk, take control of Mycotoxins

AB Vista has teamed up with Volac to offer dairy farmers a new service to reduce the occurrence and impact of mycotoxins. 

Mycocheck is a comprehensive service designed specifically for the analysis of mycotoxins in animal feed and bedding material, e.g. straw. The app identifies 12 mycotoxins in forage, grains, straw and livestock feeds. 

Common symptoms of mycotoxin ingestion include lower yields, rough coats, listless activity, inconsistent feed intakes, variable manure consistency and the presence of mucus tags – pieces of gut wall – in the manure.

Dr. Derek Mcllmoyle, Regional Commercial Director GB & Ireland; Technical Director Ruminants EMEA at AB Vista says, 'The threat from mycotoxin contamination of feeds and bedding is unlikely to disappear any time soon without significant interventions. Using Mycocheck to identify outbreaks and then using products such as Ultrasorb to manage the risk offers huge benefits, in terms of improved livestock health and performance.'

Robert Furmage, Analytical Manager, Volac, adds, 'The dangers of mycotoxins are well established, but identifying them early enough to be able to take action has been an issue. We're very happy to be working with AB Vista to address this gap through Mycocheck.'

The app is available HERE.

For more information about AB Vista visit the website, HERE. 

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Hamlet Protein participates in industry events in China

Hamlet Protein, multinational producer of soy-based protein ingredients for young animals participated in leading industry events in China. The events saw strong attendance from nutritionists and veterinarians, alongside university representatives, and provided excellent opportunities to discuss the latest developments in young animal nutrition.

China is a major pork producer and importer at the same time. On the production side, the market has seen increasing consolidation. Companies that have invested in biosecurity, farm management and risk management have taken a larger share of the market.

Pork import surged in 2020/2021, following ASF outbreaks. Pork imports are expected to stabilise in coming years, with Spain, Brazil, Denmark, US, and Canada being the main suppliers.

The Feed Industry Innovation Forum 2022 was held in Beijing and the Integrated Precision Feeding Technology of Sows and Litters Summit was held in Wuhan.

Dr. Yu Feng, Regional Director APAC of Hamlet Protein, comments, 'These conferences allow us to share knowledge and insights from our global organization with Chinese producers. Through information exchange we can learn from each other and jointly improve our nutritional solutions, particularly on how investing in young animal nutrition can drive profitability,' comments Dr. Yu Feng, Regional Director APAC.

Hamlet Protein produces soy-based protein ingredients for young piglets, poultry, and cattle feed at two production plants in Denmark and the US. Hamlet Protein services customers around the world through a network of own sales offices and distributors.

For more information visit the Hamlet Protein website, HERE. 

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BDC Systems Ltd partner with Kongskilde

In an exciting development within the post-harvest marketplace, BDC Systems Ltd has announced its appointment as an importer and specialised dealer for Kongskilde, covering the UK and Ireland.

'Our existing and potential customers now have access to Kongskilde's full range of post-harvest solutions, from its pneumatic conveying systems through to its range of aspirators and dual cleaners,' says Andrew Head, BDC Systems, sales director.

Kongskilde's equipment range sits comfortably within BDC Systems existing portfolio of grain drying, cleaning, storage, handling, ventilation, milling and mixing equipment and other specialised solutions from market leading manufacturers.

'With the addition of Kongskilde, BDC Systems can now offer an even more comprehensive range of post-harvest solutions. Unlike our perceived competitors we are not limited to offering products from a single manufacturer so are able to give customers the grain handling solutions that exactly meet their requirements,' continues Mr Head.

Recognised for its expertise in manufacturing trusted pneumatic technology and conveying solutions worldwide, Kongskilde has, over the last year, placed a renewed focus on its range of grain handling equipment. As a result, there was a need to optimise its global importer/specialist dealer network.

'To continue to build our market share of post-harvest equipment it is imperative that we partner with specialised dealers who have a long and proven track record in successfully delivering grain handling solutions,' says Ian Lind Seddon, chief commercial officer, Kongskilde's Grain Division. 'There is no doubt that BDC Systems is a perfect fit.'

For more information visit the BDC Systems website, HERE. 

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SPACE 2022: a focus on climate and youth

SPACE took place from Tuesday 13 to Thursday 15 September in a very warm and positive atmosphere, marking its 35th anniversary. Attendance was very high over the three days of this 36th edition at the Rennes Exhibition Centre. The full scope of the livestock industry was represented, from cattle, pigs, goats and sheep to poultry, rabbits and aquaculture, in a very positive and constructive ambience.

SPACE 2022 was extremely successful, with over 90,000 visitors (90,108, of whom 8,406 came from 120 different countries), and close to 1,200 exhibitors (of which 300 were international businesses and 250 were taking part in SPACE for the first time). 

The event recovered its full international dimension after two years during which travel by visitors from abroad was heavily restricted.  Delegations from around the world came to meet exhibitors, visit farms and draw inspiration from our organisational models. Many contacts were established with delegations from West Africa (Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Benin, etc.), Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Morocco, Algeria, Vietnam, the Philippines and numerous European countries. Talks organised for the first time in partnership with Promosalons led to important business exchanges with top buyers from Colombia, Chile, India, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Morocco and Nigeria.

In a context marked by drought and the soaring price of energy and raw materials, climate was the annual theme developed by the Espace for the Future. Through the numerous debates, conferences, products and equipment presented by exhibitors, SPACE 2022 provided an opportunity to show that agricultural stakeholders are already taking measures aimed at reducing the impact of livestock farming on the climate. The livestock industry provides solutions to face climate challenges, and SPACE was able to demonstrate this. 

Innovations in the sector, rewarded with the Innov'Space label (36 winners this year), also highlighted the continuous progress achieved by the world of agriculture. The winners offered visitors new solutions for animal welfare, protecting the environment, health and safety and improving farmers' working conditions.

One of the biggest new features of this year's event was the first Youth Forum, a space for young people organised in collaboration with agricultural teaching networks and opened by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, Marc Fesneau, at the start of the Expo. This new space enabled young people to voice their visions for their future jobs.  They could also express their motivations and questions to Loïg Chesnais-Girard, President of the Brittany Region, who paid very close attention to their points of view. 

SPACE is also unique for its capacity to host around 100 conferences each year, allowing all stakeholders in the agricultural sector to learn about and discuss topical issues such as new technologies, solutions for reducing climate impact, establishing and selling farms, protein self-sufficiency, research into new fodder crops, CAP issues, etc. 

Livestock presentations, with 550 cattle of 13 breeds and 150 sheep and goats of 11 breeds, provided a magnificent showcase for genetics and the breeders' know-how. A special focus was placed on the Jersey dairy breed with more than 60 cattle on show and in competition. The European Jersey forum was held during the event and the World Jersey Cattle Bureau had the opportunity to discover SPACE's unique position for livestock breeders. The Blonde d'Aquitaine was the beef breed under the spotlight, with a national challenge that proved highly popular with 80 cattle on show.  The champion of the Normande breed competition was voted supreme champion of SPACE 2022. This dimension as a genetic showcase and the high-level competitions and presentations are also what makes the Expo a driver for progress for livestock farmers.

For its anniversary, SPACE 2022 was the epitome of a professional, international and convivial trade show. Despite a difficult context, these three days have proved that with abundant and constructive dialogue, high attendance by visitors and exhibitors and the expo's very positive dynamic, 35 years after its first edition SPACE is an exceptional showcase for the livestock industry. A modern, constantly-evolving industry with a bright future and a resolve to feed society and meet its requirements. This positive energy and optimism inspire confidence in our farmers' determination to carry out their jobs with conviction and to ensure our food sovereignty, while remaining in tune with their fellow citizens. 

Tuesday 12 to Thursday 14 September 2023 will see the next edition of SPACE take place at the Rennes Exhibition Centre! 

For more information visit the SPACE website, HERE. 

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Dr Zeno Staub nominated for election to Board of Directors

Dr. Zeno Staub, Chief Executive Officer of Vontobel Holding AG, a Swiss listed, globally active investment firm majority-owned by the Vontobel families and a charitable foundation, is being proposed to the Bühler shareholders as a new Member of Bühler Group's Board of Directors at an extraordinary general shareholders' meeting on September 22, 2022.

At its upcoming extraordinary general shareholders' meeting on September 22, 2022, Bühler will add Dr. Zeno Staub (53) as a new Member of its Board of Directors. Swiss national Dr. Zeno Staub started his career as a founding shareholder and managing partner at Almafin AG, St. Gallen, Switzerland, where he was active from 1994 to 2000 in consulting and software development specializing in risk management, asset and liability management, and legal reporting. In 2000, he was a Member of the Executive Board of Zurich-based BZ Informatik AG (now Avaloq), leader in banking software, services, and digital technology, providing platforms and services to financial institutions. 

He joined Vontobel, Zurich, in 2001 as Head of the CFO Management Support Unit, responsible for its Controlling and IT project portfolio. From 2001 to 2006, he served as Chief Financial Officer, subsequently as Head of Investment Banking, and from 2008 as Head of Asset Management, in each case as a member of the Vontobel Executive Management. Beginning in 2008, he strategically reoriented Vontobel's Asset Management business area, successfully positioning it in the market. Dr. Zeno Staub has been Chief Executive Officer of Vontobel Holding AG and Bank Vontobel AG since 2011.

Dr. Zeno Staub studied economics at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland, where he received his doctorate (Dr. oec. HSG) in 1997. He is an accomplished executive with nearly three decades of investment experience.

For more information about Bühler visit the website, HERE. 

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