DLG honours Agri Influencers at EuroTier 2024

November 21, 2024 - Last week, the DLG (German Agricultural Society) honoured the winners of the 'DLG Agri Influencer Award' for social media at the Young Farmers Party, held at the EuroTier 2024 trade fair for livestock professionals in Hanover, Germany. The awards, which were presented to both German speaking and international agricultural influencers in the categories: TikTok, Facebook/Instagram, YouTube - recognise high-quality agricultural social media channels that successfully reach the wide public.

EuroTier 2024, 14.11.2024, Hannover. Photo: Swen Pförtner

Dr Veronika Drexl, Member of the Young DLG management team and Felix Hollmann, Chairman of the Young DLG, together with Heike Zeller, Managing Director of aHEU and Chair of the Jury of the DLG Agri Influencer Award, presented the awards at the Young Farmers' Party, a traditional EuroTier event attracting more than 2000 young farming enthusiasts.

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"Social media allows farming professionals to enthuse about farming and to communicate directly with the public and, of course, with other farmers. Their creative energy is contagious and we are honoured that the DLG is part of this endeavour," Heike Zeller, Chairwoman of the jury. "Moreover, the messages are spot on and this means that practical agriculture moves closer to people who are not in touch with it."

DLG Agri Influencer Award: winners 2024

• DLG Best Agri TikToker International 2024: Kamil Marunowski @rolnik_na_kazda_okazje

Kamil Marunowski, who uses the profile name 'Farmer for every Occasion', comes from Pruszcz in Poland and currently has 139,500 followers on TikTok as @rolnik_na_kazda_okazje.

• DLG Best Agri TikToker in German 2024: Benjamin Schmidt @landwirt_kyf

Benjamin Schmidt 'Farmer Benjamin' comes from Kyffhäuserland in Thuringia, Germany and currently has 87,500 followers on TikTok as @landwirt_kyf.

• DLG Best Agri Instagrammer International 2024: Ayşe Öksüz @jerseyvet

Ayşe Öksüz comes from Eskişehir in Turkey and currently has 15,300 followers on Instagram as @jerseyvet.

• DLG Best Agri Instagrammer in German 2024: Klaas Meier @Klaasmitk

Klaas Meier comes from Minden in East Westphalia, Germany, and currently has 34,700 followers on Instagram as @klaasmitk.

• DLG Best Agri YouTuber International 2024: Klemen Bobnar @BOBNAR7

Klemen Bobnar comes from Voglje in Slovenia and currently has 32,200 followers on YouTube as @BOBNAR7.

• DLG Best Agri YouTuber in German 2024: Cevin Lorenzen @sh.farming20

Cevin Lorenzen comes from Rethwisch in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, now studies in Kiel again after working a few months in Australia and in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, currently has 4600 followers on YouTube as @sh.farming20.

The contest

The awards in three categories, each two language sub-categories - German and international - recognise social media profiles that are particularly committed to public relations work in agriculture. The criteria include quality of the content, creativity of the presentation, setting of topics, implementation of the topics in words and images, illustration of the diversity of agriculture, balance of the content and interaction with the community. An independent, international jury of recognised media professional and experts, convened by the DLG and chaired by Heike Zeller, aHEU, selected the winners in the six categories.

The 'DLG Agri Influencer Award' is presented annually. Next year, the international competition will be held as part of Agritechnica 2025, which will take place from November 9-15, 2025, at the Hanover Exhibition Grounds, Germany.

For more information, visit HERE.

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Cimbria powers Umex's new grain and fertiliser terminals

November 21, 2024 - The Port of Constanta in Romania is one of the most important and heavily trafficked trans-shipment hubs in the greater Black Sea region. Umex's grain and fertiliser terminals, designed by Cimbria, at this port aims to enhance food supply and food security domestically and internationally through Cimbria's grain, seed and fertiliser processing and storage solutions.

Cimbria has announced the latest developments in the fertiliser terminal for their customer Umex SA Constanta as the final part of the project was recently completed. Located just 700 metres from Cimbria's new grain handling and storage facility, dedicated to optimising handling and storage of fertiliser is now complete. The new fertiliser terminal, a multifunctional warehouse capable of handling and storing up to 66,000 million tonnes of bulk features an automated filling system for efficient bulk fertiliser loading. The warehouse will help alleviate fertiliser shortages resulting from recent growing supply chain disruptions.

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Umex is a port operator and logistics expert, assisting safe and efficient intermodal transport of goods within the Port of Constanta, ensuring supply chain security. The partnership supports the port's growing need for the additional handling and storage of grains, seeds and fertilisers. This port links landlocked countries in Central and Eastern Europe with Africa, Central Asia and the Far East, handling over 67 million throughput yield (tpy) of cargo, of which 44 million tpy are dry bulk goods such as grains, seeds and other related products. This dry bulk volume represents a 25% increase from 2016.

Constanta port facility also handles over four million tonnes of natural and chemical fertilisers, up from just under three million tonnes in 2016. However, fertiliser scarcity is becoming increasingly evident as prices continue to soar worldwide, leaving countries vulnerable to diminished crop health and subsequent food shortages. This demonstrates that the grain and fertiliser terminals are important port infrastructure investments.

Both terminals facilitate but product offloading through multiple loading and trans-shipment flows. Trucks, trains and shipping vessels can offload grain or fertiliser products through the company's intake hoppers and bucket elevators, which then transfers to warehouses and silos via carefully mapped-out, self-emptying belt conveyor networks. The bucket elevators and belt conveyors can handle bulk products of up to 600tph. Cimbria equips all belt conveyors with electric speed guards to prevent slipping. Fully automated control systems monitor the temperature of bulk product levels, equipment temperatures, load speed and alignment.

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New port to boost grain export industry

November 21, 2024 - The South Australian Government has opened the Port of Narungga, a new port with the capacity to process up to half a million tonnes of grain annually.

The Port of Narungga has been built near the existing Wallaroo port and will offer an important boost to South Australia's agricultural export options and employment across the Yorke Peninsula region.

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Wallaroo Harbour has been divided into two sections - the Flinders Ports-operated Wallaroo Harbour and the new T-Ports-operated Narungga Harbour - to ensure safe and efficient operations.

The first full harvest could see the Port of Narungga export up to 360,000 tonnes of grain while supporting hundreds of growers from across the Yorke Peninsula. Employment at the facility will vary seasonally however it is expected up to 100 jobs will be supported during peak harvest and export seasons.

Grain will be transferred from a smaller barge vessel to larger ships offshore, utilising the transhipment method, making for a streamlined process that offers farmers another option at harvest time.

The Port's name. 'Narungga', pays tribute to the traditional custodians of the area, the Narungga people, and their deep cultural connections to the surrounding waters of Guuranda (Yorke Peninsula). It also recognises that the handling of grain at the facility is grown and harvested from all over the Yorke Peninsula.

It is the first time a harbour and a port in Australia have been named in honour of the traditional custodians of the sea and hand.

An Indigenous Land Use Agreement between T-Ports and Narungga Nation Aboriginal Corporation will ensure ongoing income, job and training opportunities for the Narungga people.

T-Port also operate from a grain facility out of the Port of Lucky Bay on the eastern side of the Eyre Peninsula.

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GrainCorp and AWU settle NSW pay dispute

November 20, 2024 - Australian Workers Union (AWU) staff employed as grain handlers at GrainCorp's New South Wales (NSW) site have voted to accept a proposal brokered by AWU and GrainCorp representatives.

The proposal relates to a pay rise of six percent in both the current and 2025-26 financial years, and two percent for 2026-27, and its acceptance puts an end to rolling stoppages at GrainCorp sites in NSW, where the winter-crop harvest is in full swing, AWU workers overwhelmingly voted in favour of the proposal over a 24-hour period.

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AWU members working at GrainCorp sites in NSW received annual wage increases from FY21 to FY23 of two percent per year, against annual rates of inflations of 2.9%, 6.6% and 3.4% respectively.

AWU said this equated to a decline in real wages of 7.5% over the three years, and prompted a move to protected industrial action, as authorised by the Fair Work Commission, after negotiations broke down with GrainCorp last month.

"Grain handlers backed each other, stood shoulder to shoulder and now they've had a great result, they're stoked," said AWU NSW Assistant Branch Secretary Ron Cowdrey.

"This is a huge win and it just shows if you work as a team and have each other's backs you can achieve great things.

"Our members can now focus fully on getting in the winter harvest."

Affected GrainCorp sites included Boggabri, Caragabal, Moree, Narrabri and Parkes.

The three year-deal which AWU has voted in favour of includes a $1250 sign-on bonus and back pay.

The first pay rise will be backdated to July 1, 2024, the second will kick in on July 1, 2025 and the final increase will be implemented on July 1, 2026.

GrainCorp has responded positively to the AWU members vote in favour of accepting the proposal.

"We are pleased that NSW employees have voted in favour of their Enterprise Agreement," A GrainCorp spokesperson said in a statement.

"This outcome reflects our commitment to providing a fair, competitive and supportive workplace for our valued team members."

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16 experts receive Swiss Institute of Feed Technology Diploma

November 20, 2024 - After 10 months of training, 16 experts have received a Diploma from the Swiss Institute of Feed Technology (SFT). The best performance was achieved by Mark Werthmann from Switzerland.

The graduates of the 39th diploma course in Feed Milling Technology together with their lecturers and relatives

Participants from six continents and 14 different countries took part in the 39th edition of the diploma course, underlining the global importance and high reputation of this further training. The 2024 diploma course in compound feed technology had been carried out from December 2023 to October 2024 and took place for the last time at the historic training centre on Badstrasse in Uzwil. On Friday, October 4, 2024, all 16 participants proudly received their certificates. The achievements and commitment were recognised in a festive ceremony at Hagenwil Castle. Through intensive self-study and hands-on classroom training, they deepened their knowledge of the complex processes involved in compound feed production. 

The future leaders

In his speech, Reto Mösch encouraged the graduates to make active use of their knowledge: "You have now everything in your hands to make precise and efficient progress in your company with the right technology.

Today's challenges such as the availability of raw materials, variations in their quality, changing eating and purchasing habits of consumers, the use of by-products from the food industry and the demand for sustainable and efficient technologies require the development and dissemination of technological and innovative know-how. At the same time, increasing regulatory requirements for feed safety, animal health and animal welfare pose additional challenges to feed manufacturers. "Training in feed milling at the Swiss Institute of Feed Technology provides graduates with the necessary knowledge to successfully meet these demands," says Lothar Driller, Managing Director of the SFT.

The diploma course covers a wide range of fundamentals from process engineering, animal nutrition, automation and feed mill management to the latest sensor technologies. These skills will enable graduates to take on management roles and successfully develop the industry.

Mark Werthmann top of the class

A special highlight of the graduation ceremony was the honouring of Mark Werthmann, who graduated top of class with an overall grade of 96%. Mark Werthmann works as a process engineer for Bühler AG in Switzerland and impressed from the start with excellent results. In addition, he was also a lecturer for the subjects of Liquid and Steam Addition as well as Sensor Technology, which was double burden and unique in SFT history. At the graduation ceremony, he was awarded the traditional Swiss tin plate for his outstanding achievements.

From left to right: Lothar Driller, Managing Director SFT · Mark Werthmann · Reto Mösch Vice President SFT

Working twice as hard

The training to become a Feed Production Engineer takes place on a part-time basis. The attendance period is eight weeks, divided into two blocks. Between the two blocks, participants undertake independent studies in 21 subjects. During the two intensive courses, participants complete a total of 13 written examinations. The two oral examinations on the core thematic areas, in front of a panel of experts, from the highlight and final phase of each learning block. This requires commitment and sacrifice from the students.

Lothar Driller thanks the employers who have supported the graduates in various ways, eg by paying the course fees or giving the participants time off during the two intensive courses.

Hands-on focus

The SFT association was founded in 1979 on the initiative of Dr Rene Bühler and is accredited by the Association of Swiss Feed Manufacturers (VSF) as a centre of excellence for feed technology. The SFT provides professionals from the feed milling industry and related sectors with practical expertise in the production of animal feed. Upon successful completion of the diploma course, graduates will be able to understand and apply all modern process technologies and machines in a compound feed manufacturing plant. The Swiss multinational plant equipment manufacturer Buhler AG is a partner of the SFT. To date, 624 professionals from 75 countries have successfully completed the diploma as a Feed Production Engineer.

The next diploma course in feed technology will start in January 2025 and will be held in German in the. new premises with an updated training concept. The close proximity to the newly opened Bühler Grain Innovation Center will enable even more practice-oriented training.

For more information, visit HERE.

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Elanco acquires Speke contract manufacturing facility

November 20, 2024 - Elanco Animal health Incorporated acquired a contract manufacturing facility and related assets in Speke, UK. The facility, previously owned by TriRx Speke, was under trading administration, a formal insolvency process in the United Kingdom.

As previously shared on the Company's third quarter 2024 earnings call, the Speke facility plays a vital role for Elanco in producing a number of farm animal product lines, representing approximately $160 million to $180 million in annual farm animal revenue, primarily outside the US. Elanco previously held a long-term supply agreement with TriRx Speke. This acquisition secures a critical component of Elanco's global supply chain for key farm animal products. The company provided certain interim funding during the administration and paid $25 million in cash at closing to acquire the facility and related assets.

Elanco will assume site ownership, effective immediately, working closely with the site leadership to support site operations. Aligned with the third quarter 2024 earnings release, they expect an adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) headwind related to this situation between $25 million and $35 million in 2025, primarily impacting gross profit. 

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Qualimeter: twenty years of innovation in mycotoxin risk prediction for food safety

November 20, 2024 - Since 2004, Syngenta has been developing “Qualimeter”, a pre-harvest mycotoxin risk prediction tool for grain collectors and the cereal industry, and continues to develop it.

Continuous adaptation for 20 years

Launched 20 years ago, Qualimétrie has constantly adapted to the needs of operators. Since this year, interested users have benefited from maps which “allow them to better visualize and target the wheat plot risk”, specifies Alain Froment, sector manager at Syngenta. Over the course of the campaigns, new criteria have been integrated such as the specific weight for wheat and “others are being studied”. The development of the plant is now monitored and modeled until harvest. The list of mycotoxins has also expanded, in particular with the inclusion of monitoring of the risk of the presence of aflatoxins on corn.

In addition, the reliability of forecasts for soft wheat, durum wheat and corn continues to strengthen from year to year with the increase in data and the extension of the areas observed.

Qualimeter, a French innovation to conquer the world

Crop monitoring by Qualimeter currently represents just under a million hectares of wheat and corn with around forty partner cooperatives and businesses in France. It is the number 1 tool used for mycotoxin forecasts before harvest. Since 2020, use has expanded to Europe and is being tested in North America. The use of Qualimeter in the world's major agricultural regions coupled with progress in Data Mining and Syngenta's digital expertise not only contributes to the continuous improvement of the tool but above all responds to a major food safety issue.

An estimate of mycotoxin risk based on pedoclimatic and agronomic data

Based on precise agronomic and meteorological data, Qualimeter provides targeted estimates of mycotoxin risk for each plot. A forecast report is established for grain collectors at the beginning of September for corn and two weeks after flowering for wheat. New alerts, updated and refined, are sent back before harvest if necessary. The purpose of this tool is “to alert of a risk of the presence of mycotoxins as early as possible, explains Alain Froment, so that stored organisms can best anticipate storage and allocation.” If the pressure for the year turns out to be high, “they will strengthen their monitoring plans for the batches of cereals most likely to cause problems. Operators will also be able to adjust their cereal marketing strategy according to the demands of their customers.

“This year, the wheat reports were eagerly awaited given the rainfall during the flowering period. The first forecasts, from the beginning of June, were rather reassuring depending on the regions linked in particular to the cool temperatures which must also be taken into account. The partner organizations were therefore able to focus very early on the issues specific to the 2024 harvest.”

The work of segmenting the batches of cooperatives and traders, according to their technological qualities but also, in this case, health, is essential for cereal processors for whom the use of their suppliers to Qualimeter is an additional means of security.

As food safety regulations become stricter and the climate evolves, Qualimeter continues to adapt.

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DLG - Impulse Pitches winner 2024 announced

November 19, 2024 - Alganize GmbH from Berlin, Germany, won the DLG Impulse Pitches 2024. Last week on November 14, the start-up was able to prevail against four other pioneers in the final round of live pitches. The short presentations took place at the 'Inhouse Farming - Feed & Food Show' as part of the world's leading EuroTier and EnergyDecentral 2024 trade fairs for livestock and renewable energy in Hanover, Germany. Alganize convinced the expert jury with the Alganize microbiome, which is designed to significantly improve soil health on a microalgae basis. In addition to the depth of innovation and practical relevance, the aspects of economic efficiency and improvement of the environmental and energy situation were also decisive for the win.

This year, international applications for the 'DLG Impulse Pitches' came from the fields of alternative protein sources, algae, insects, vertical farming, aquaponics and aquaculture. A jury of experts used strict selection criteria to determine five nominees, who had the chance to convince the jury of their innovations in a 10 minute presentation in Hanover. Alganize won with a new technology that uses microalgae to produce valuable metabolites that can help the agricultural industry to significantly reduce its use of conventional fertilisers and pesticides. The fertility of soils should be maintained or restored on degraded soils. As different as the nominated products, concepts and technologies were in their approach, they all shared the potential for new and further development of the production and value chain of indoor farming as well as alternative feed and food production. Another crucial factor for the nomination of the pioneers was that their concepts were ready for and relevant to practical application.

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The jury of experts

The international jury consisted of seven renowned experts from research, education, industry and practice chaired by Christopher Nigischer, consider it GmbH (Germany). The deputy chairperson is Professor Katharina Riehn, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (Germany). Other jury members are: Jasmin Dold, represented by Aleix Bruns Pérez, BayWa Venture GmbH, New Protein Solutions at BayWa AG (Germany), Adrian Feiler, German Aquaculture Association (Germany); Professor Tilo Hühn, Zhaw Zurich University of Applied Sciences (Switzerland) as well as Dr Stefan Pecoroni, GEA Westfalia Separator Group GmbH (Germany) and Tom Zöllner, FarmTech Society (Belgium).

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Inhouse Farming - Feed & Food Show 2024 concludes

November 19, 2024 - The showcase for self-contained agricultural and food systems of the future was the 'Inhouse Farming - Feed & Food Show' from November 12-15, 2024 that took place last week in Hanover, Germany. The international B2B meeting place organised by the DLG (German Agricultural Society) took place in parallel with EuroTier and EnergyDecentral in Hanover, Germany, which benefitted from new ideas in indoor farming and controlled environmental agriculture. Closely linked to agricultural practice, the Inhouse Farming event offered visionaries and experts from all over the world specialist information, perspectives, innovations and business - from feed to food. In total, EuroTier, EnergyDecentral and the Inhouse Farming - Feed & Food Show attracted around 120,000 visitors.

Alternative production systems for the supply of sustainably produced food are currently a key focus area along the entire value chain. International visitors showed great interest in the exhibits of the almost 40 exhibitors who presented their innovations relating to Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) and new food systems.

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The technological solutions on show for the innovative indoor production of feed & food made it clear that developments are progressing rapidly, influencing the entire food supply chain. Optimising the production of alternative proteins for the feed and food industry, increasingly the technologies offer the diversity that will play an ever more important role in the food systems of the future in view of a constantly growing world population.

Significant developments in the field of CEA are primarily developments that further reduce energy requirements and minimise energy losses. However, the intelligent networking of various agricultural production systems in closed energy and material cycles is also increasingly coming into focus - a development that was also addressed in the extensive specialist program of the Inhouse Farming - Feed & Food Show with its themed days. In total, around 60 speakers discussed the future issues of the agriculture and food industry in more than 40 events. The 'Novel Food' tasting event was also very popular with visitors.

DLG Spotlight Inhouse Farming: Insects in focus

With numerous exhibits, the Inhouse Farming DLG Spotlight offered a comprehensive insights into the automated production of insects as high-quality protein feed directly on the farm. The dedicated presentation area proved popular and invited interested parties to engage in in-depth dialogue in technical and expert discussions.

The insect theme day made it clear that, in addition to being used as animal feed, farmed insects can also be used in the production of meat substitutes and other foods as well as in the manufacture of cosmetics. To date, the production of insect protein has often been difficult from an economic point of view, as the production and processing methods are not yet able to compete with conventional animal feed. However, the utilisation of agricultural by-products and by-products from the food industry as feed for insect farming could play a role in significantly reducing production costs in the near future.

As part of the Aquaculture, Aquaponics & Algae theme day, plant manufacturers and their producers shared their experiences on the farms, and international experts reported on how fish and vegetables can thrive together in aquaponics systems. Algae in particular harbour considerable potential for a climate-neutral circular economy, as they bind around 10 times more carbon dioxide than land plants. If they are cultivated in photobioreactors, this value can be increased even further. Spirulina and other microalage are already being cultivated very successfully in closed systems made of transparent plastic or glass tubes.

DLG Impulse Pitches: Inhouse Farming Winner 2024

Alganize GmbH from Berlin won the DLG Impulse Pitches 2024, ahead of four other pioneers in the final round of live pitches at the Inhouse Farming - Feed & Food Show. Alganize impressed the expert jury with its Alganize microbiome, which is designed to significantly improve soil health based on microalgae. In addition to the depth of innovation and practical relevance, the aspects of economic efficiency and improvement of the environmental and energy situation were also decisive for the win.

The 'From Animal Housing to Vertical Farm' simulation games showed how animal housing can be successfully converted into vertical farms and what innovative opportunities this opens up for sustainable and future-oriented agriculture. The interest was high. "We need farmers who want to discover and utilise in-house farming technologies for themselves. In terms of forward-looking management, it is now necessary to consider various options for your own future. The Inhouse Farming - Feed & Food Show is the ideal platform for this. It is also ideal that we think in interdisciplinary terms across the entire chain. This creates synergies that are extremely important for overarching innovations and that we increasingly need in the food system of the future," says Marcus Vagt, DLG Head of Energy, Inhouse Farming and New Foods.

Perfect combination with EuroTier and EnergyDecentral

EuroTier and EnergyDecentral 2024, which took place in parallel with the Inhouse Farming - Feed & Food Show at the exhibition grounds in Hanover, Germany, made a strong impression and provided the relevant business drivers for the global livestock farming and renewable energy sectors. The event showcased the innovative power of livestock farming and decentralised energy sectors at the highest level. A total of 2193 exhibitors from 51 countries presented their latest solutions and technologies for the livestock sector and the renewable energy sector. Around 120,000 investment-ready visitors from 149 countries took advantage of the international industry gathering, which underlined its leading role in the sector with a focus on animal welfare, sustainability, digitalisation and AI as well as over 500 trade events, conferences and industry events. 

The next EuroTier, EnergyDecentral and Inhouse Farming - Feed & Food Show will take place in Hanover from November 10-13, 2026. Around 700 companies have already registered as exhibitors for the next event.

Inhouse Farming - Feed & Food

In future, the event will alternate annually with the 'Inhouse Farming - Feed & Food Convention', a specialist conference with a foyer exhibition. It offers experts from the agriculture and food industry as well as research and science a platform for innovation, intensive professional dialogue, discussions and networking. The international business conference will premiere on April 29-10, 2025, in Hamburg.

For more information, visit HERE.

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Donau Soja and Austrian Development Agency continue partnership

November 19, 2024 - The Austrian Development Agency (ADA) - the operational unit of Austrian Development Cooperation - and the organisation Donau Soja are continuing their long-standing strategic partnership until 2029. Over the next five years, the two organisations will invest a total of €11 million in the private sector in Eastern and Southeastern Europe in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova and Ukraine. The partnership aims to increase the cultivation of sustainable, traceable, European and GMO-free protein crops such as soya. At the same time, agriculture in the four countries is to be made more friendly to the environment and protect the climate.

Sustainable agriculture connects Eastern and Western Europe

In contrast to the 2017-2024 period of the first strategic partnership between the two organisations, the focus is Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova and Ukraine is no longer exclusively on the cultivation, marketing and sale of soya and soya products. ADA and Donau Soja now want to extend their initiative to maize, wheat, beans and other crops. The focus is on increasing economic efficiency, preserving the environment, developing digital agriculture and fighting poverty, as well as improving market opportunities for agricultural products from the four project countries in Western Europe. "Farmers in the project countries and food production and in the EU will also benefit from the new partnership, thanks to the systemic approach of building sustainable value chains. Our strategic partnership thus makes a valuable contribution both to poverty reduction in the project countries and to climate and environmental protection", says Susanne Fromwald, Secretary General of Donau Soja.

ADA: Second round for a successful partnership

"Looking back on five successful years with impressive results, we are now extending our solid cooperation with Donau Soja with a second strategic partnership. By 2029, we aim to provide even more support to farmers in Southeastern and Eastern Europe and thus contribute to reducing poverty in our neighbourhood. In Ukraine, we are particularly concerned with maintaining both the infrastructure and the jobs that we have created over the past five years. Together, we want to build on our accomplishments of the past and achieve more encouraging results", says ADA Managing Director Friedrich Stift. European soya helps farmers in Austria and the EU to reduce their dependence on soya grown in South America and imported to Europe. Moreover, soybeans certified with the Donau Soja or Europe Soya label avoid more than 90% of greenhouse gas emissions compared to Brazilian soybeans with a deforestation background.

Massive increase in soya cultivation areas in project countries

The first strategic partnership between ADA and Donau Soja improved GMO-free, sustainable and deforestation-free soya cultivation in the four project countries. The overall objective was to increase the area under cultivation, sustainably increase yields and develop soya and soya products for the Western European market from field to fork. The first partnership resulted in 2.3 million tonnes of sustainably produced soybeans on more than one million hectares of arable land. More than 14,000 farmers and 160 processing companies have benefited. European food chains have supported the production and processing of soya through numerous Protein Partnerships. Since 2017, the area under soya cultivation has increased by 18% in Serbia, 40% in Bosnia and Herzegovina and 34% in Ukraine. Donau Soja and ADA have invested a total of €9 million in the programme. "Donau Soja helped us farmers to introduce higher standards and the same growing conditions as in the EU. Today, 20% of Ukrainian soya production meets the strict EU standards", says Sergiy Galashevskyy, General Manager of the Ukrainian certification body Organic Standard.

Regional soya farming in Europe protects the environment and climate

Donau Soja's work has supported the expansion of soya cultivation in crop rotation and improved knowledge for better yields. This has led to reduced use of pesticides and fertilisers and promoted more environmentally and climate-friendly farming techniques. In addition to expanding sustainable agriculture in the soya sector, other objectives included promoting organic soya, strengthening the competitiveness of structurally weak regions in the four target countries and opening up international markets in Western Europe.

Knowledge transfer, networking and local activities

Since 2017, Donau Soja and the Austrian Development Agency have been working with numerous partners to promote and expand sustainable soya farming in the EU's neighbourhood. They have worked intensively with ministries, universities, research institutes, inspection bodies, seed companies, farmers' associations and food safety agencies. Numerous training sessions, seminars and field days have been organised in all countries. In addition to the office in Vienna, Donau Soja has its own offices in Novi Sad/Serbia, Kiev/Ukraine and Chișinǎu/Moldova.

Embedding EU environmental legislation

The five years of the second partnership, from 2024-2029, will focus on climate, environmental, soil and water protection, biodiversity and poverty reduction in the project countries. In particular, the partnership will support knowledge transfer in the use of digital agriculture, access to finance and the implementation of new EU legislation, from the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to the new reporting requirements of the Green Deal.

For more information, visit HERE.

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INTERCÉRÉALES and three other French agricultural sectors say no to the EU-Mercosur agreement

November 19, 2024 - With the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro just a few days away and rumours of a possible conclusion to the EU-Mercosur agreement circulating, four of France's major agricultural sectors - INTERBEV (the interprofessional association for livestock and meat), ANVOL (the interprofessional association for meat poultry), AIBS (the interprofessional association for sugar beet and sugar) and INTERCÉRÉALES (the interprofessional association for the sugar beet and sugar beet sector) - have decided to join forces. interprofessional association for meat poultry, AIBS (Association Interprofessionnelle de la Betterave et du sucre) and INTERCÉRÉALES (interprofessional association for the French cereals industry) - have joined forces to reaffirm their firm opposition. Supported by the vast majority of Members of Parliament, they are warning of the structural consequences of this agreement for the entire French agri-food chain, from production to processing and marketing. The impact will affect all agricultural sectors, and its effects will be felt by consumers.

These 4 French agricultural sectors have drawn up three key demands to preserve the long-term viability of the French agricultural sectors and maintain the demand for quality products as well as agricultural and food sovereignty, competitiveness and sustainability of production.

Firmly reject the signing of the Mercosur agreement

The forthcoming G20 summit in Rio represents a decisive opportunity for France to categorically reaffirm its opposition to the agreement. By mobilising other EU Member States that share this vision, it can ensure that this agreement will under no circumstances be imposed despite the pressure.

It is imperative that France sends a clear signal, without compromise or concession, to definitively block any further progress on this agreement, which runs counter to its values of preserving food sovereignty and respecting the environment.

These growing concerns are shared by several Member States, including Ireland, the Netherlands and Austria. They have been reaffirmed by French and European parliamentarians and farming organisations. The sectors are urging the French government to do everything in its power to prevent the agreement from being signed by using its right of veto in the EU Council. France must be firm and consistent in reminding the European Union of the ecological and social commitments it made in the Paris agreements.

Stop the distortion of competition caused by current agricultural imports by aligning production standards

While rejecting the adoption of the Mercosur agreement, the beef, poultry and maize industries are calling for the immediate application of mirror clauses in existing agreements for agricultural imports already in progress, as Emmanuel Macron pledged to do during the last French Presidency of the European Union. Today, this asymmetrical trade allows low-cost products to enter, at prices well below those of European products, due to less stringent production standards.

For the sugar industry, it is essential that mirror clauses are applied from the agricultural production phase onwards, in particular to regulate the use of plant protection products, in order to align with European environmental standards. Applying these clauses to sugar as a finished product would have no effect.

French agricultural production must be able to remain competitive in the face of today's agronomic and environmental challenges. European agricultural sectors are already suffering from unfair competition from South American countries; the Mercosur agreement would only exacerbate this situation. And beyond raw agricultural products, this would signal an acceleration in the de-industrialisation of our sectors, with a loss of value creation in the regions.

Reinforce European controls and introduce mirror measures to ensure the conformity of imported products

The sectors are calling on the European authorities to apply mirror measures and step up controls, which must be carried out on the departure of agricultural and agri-food products, to ensure that imports comply with European regulations on safety, traceability and sustainability.

In the absence of these controls, imported products present food safety risks for consumers and compromise the balance of the market.

They remain more competitive thanks to lower production costs and less stringent standards.

Cereals and cereal products:

Grain maize :

• The European Union currently imports 25% of its maize requirements from abroad, particularly from Brazil, which exports between 6 and 7 million tonnes to the continent.
• - 1 Mt of maize is included in the additional quota under the Mercosur agreement.
• - If we include the opening of quotas for products that represent major outlets for the maize industry (starch, ethanol, poultry), we estimate that 3.4 Mt of grain maize will be imported from Brazil into the European Union.

NUTRITION FEED 10%

The additional poultrymeat quota will mean less added value for animal feed, which is essentially based on cereals.

Grinding :

Full access to maize milling products (flour, meal, flakes, etc.).

Starch :

Reduction in duties on maize starch and manioc starch (1,500 tonnes with duties halved); opening up wheat and maize gluten, currently protected in Europe, to zero duty with no limit on volume; creation of a new zero-duty quota of 600 tonnes for polyols, even though France is Europe's leading producer, with ¾ of its production exported.

Mercosur/EU production differentials:

77.5% of the plant protection products used to grow maize in Brazil are banned in France - over 95% of the maize produced in Brazil is GMO - the cost of producing maize on a typical Brazilian farm is half that of a typical French farm. Standards for storage and processing sites in terms of waste, air and water pollution and social regulations are better in the EU than in the Mercosur countries.

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EuroTier 2024 successfully powers the livestock industry

November 19, 2024 - The EuroTier and EnergyDecentral 2024 trade fairs that took place in Hanover, Germany, November 12-15, have made a strong impression, providing relevant key drivers for business in the global livestock farming and energy sectors. The events hosted 2193 exhibitors from 51 countries with the latest solutions and technologies for the livestock and the renewable energy sector. Some 120,000 investment-ready visitors, coming from 149 countries took advantage of the international industry meeting place with more than 500 professional events and conferences on offer.

Under the guiding theme 'We innovate animal farming', EuroTier 2024 provided strong drivers for the national and international livestock farming industry. With its broad exhibition and technical program, the DLG (German Agricultural Society) as organiser presented technical innovations that combine productivity, animal welfare and sustainability - from digitalisation, robotics and AI to modern solutions for animal housing and health management. Complementing EuroTier, EnergyDecentral offered technologies relating to solar energy, biogas and biofuels, while the new 'Inhouse Farming - Feed & Food Show' highlighted new approaches in feed and food production.

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"EuroTier and EnergyDecentral 2024 have impressively demonstrated how the drive for innovation and productivity can go hand in hand. Here in Hanover, we have seen an array of forward-looking solutions for animal husbandry and renewable energies that promote competitiveness, on the one hand, and animal welfare and sustainability, on the other. In times of global challenges, this year's trade fairs have proven that the industry is making the right adjustments and that our exhibitors have the right answers to the entrepreneurial challenges facing the industry," says Freya von Czettritz, CEO of DLG Holding.

High level of satisfaction among trade visitors from Germany and abroad

"Visitors were extremely satisfied with the range of exhibits and the technical program at EuroTier, EnergyDecentral and Inhouse Farming & Feed Show and the specialist topics. This was confirmed by 95% in the on-site visitor survey. Particular interest was noted in the topics of management and feeding technology, milking and cooling technology, animal housing and hall construction, feed and genetics as well as current offers for decentralised energy production and alternative feed and food production," said Ines Rathke, Project Manager of EuroTier.

42% of visitors came from outside Germany, including many from Austria, Belgium, China, Italy, Netherlands, France, Poland, Spain, Switzerland and Turkey. Buyer groups from the Middle East and Asia looking for technical solutions were also noted. More than 60 registered delegations included representatives from Canada; Iceland; Mexico; Thailand; Ukraine and the UK. Representatives from the governments and agricultural ministries were also in attendance: The agricultural ministries of the Philippines; Moldova; the State of Nebraska; UK and Vietnam among others. 

In addition, 600 journalists from 46 countries used EuroTier and EnergyDecentral to explore the latest trends and innovations. 

Great interest in the World Poultry Show

The World Poultry Show at EuroTier once again lived up to its role as a global hub for the poultry industry: breeders, producers and processors took advantage of the opportunity to both identify and innovate solutions and explore in-depth the positive market opportunities. As a business platform and professional forum, the World Poultry Show impressed with a high proportion of international visitors and trade visitors of high quality with investment intentions. 97% of the professional visitors expressed high satisfaction with their visit. A key focus of the World Poultry Show and the International Poultry Conference, which preceded EuroTier, was on the topic of artificial intelligence in poultry farming.

500 International events, including conferences on China, Philippines, Ukraine and Moldova

EuroTier offered a comprehensive technical program with more than 500 individual events. The focus was on automation, robotics, AI, animal welfare, sustainability and climate protection in the context of maintaining high production efficiency. The innovation awards for animal husbandry technology and decentralised energy generation presented during the trade fairs highlighted the innovation capability of the exhibiting companies. The Young Farmers Day, including a sold-out young farer's party housing 2000 farming professionals, was once again a popular meeting place for young farmers and students with networking, career planning and future-proof animal husbandry at the centre.

Hosting several high profile events focusing on livestock issues in Ukraine, Moldova, China and the Philippines, EuroTier offered an international platform for in-depth discussions at high level for the international animal production industry.

Premiere for FarmRobotix and Inhouse Farming Feed & Food Show

The new FarmRobotix platform for robotics, digitalisation, automation and AI in animal husbandry celebrated its premiere. Digital systems and solutions are increasingly employed in cattle, pig and poultry housing. Providing farmers with smart decision-making aids and assistance to further optimise work processes to produce more efficiently, the systems promote animal welfare and help reduce workload. This year's 'Barn Robot Event' was dedicated to this topic with presentations on the automatic pushing of feed in dairy housing.

For the first time, the 'Inhouse Farming Feed & Food Show' platform at EuroTier presented innovative solutions from indoor and vertical farming, including the production of alternative proteins from insects, aquaculture or algae. Visitors were able to sample snacks made from insects as well as algae smoothies while pitches from start-ups and other inspiring discussions and events took place live at the various stages. The Inhouse Farming Feed & Food Show makes one thing clear: Controlled Environment Agriculture, key to new agricultural production systems in the context of global food security, is one of the main tasks of the future.

Exhibitors increase by 25% reflecting international trend

The proportion of international exhibitors increased compared to the previous event and amounted to around 65%. The total number of exhibiting companies has increased by 25% compared to the last event. After Germany, most exhibitors came from China, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Denmark, Belgium and the UK. Exhibitors from the Arab region, such as Egypt, Morocco and Algeria, in addition to India were also represented. The number of international pavilions also increased. This year, 25 national pavilions were represented at EuroTier 2024 from three continents, including Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Finland, France, Spain, US and the UK. 37 start-ups from 16 countries presented their innovative concepts and inventions at EuroTier.

The next EuroTier, EnergyDecentral and Inhouse Farming Feed & Food Show will take place in Hanover, Germany, from November 10-13, 2026. Already, more than 700 companies have already registered as exhibitors for the next event.

For more information, visit HERE.

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Ukraine Agricultural Development Strategy – Roadmap to 2030

November 19, 2024 - The Government adopted the Strategy for the Development of Agriculture and Rural Areas in Ukraine until 2030 and approved an operational plan for its implementation in 2025-2027. The decision was taken at a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.

This was announced by the Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Vitalii Koval.

“Today we adopted a historic document – the Strategy for Agricultural Development 2030. The aim of the Strategy is to prepare the agricultural sector for Ukraine’s accession to the EU. So this document is not only a guideline for us, but also a mandatory document for a candidate country to join the European Union. It is a guide on how to develop our agriculture.”

In particular, the document envisages sustainable development of agriculture and rural areas. It also creates favourable conditions for the creation of a competitive, sustainable and diversified agricultural sector that ensures long-term food security, enhances environmental protection, including biodiversity, mitigates climate change and strengthens the socio-economic structure of rural areas.

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Behlen announces acquisition of Sweet Manufacturing Company

November 15, 2024 - Behlen, headquartered in Columbus, Nebraska, has signed an agreement to purchase bulk material handling equipment business Sweet Manufacturing Company located in Springfield, Ohio. The agreement closing is expected to take place by the end of January 2025.

Sweet Manufacturing is the 14th acquisition for Behlen since its return to local ownership in 1984. 

Alicia Sweet Hupp, President, CEO and Principal Owner of Sweet commented, “As I prepare for a transition toward retirement, I cannot think of a better partner than Behlen to carry on the legacy of Sweet Manufacturing.  Together, Sweet and Behlen are well positioned to offer a broader range of solutions for the grain, feed, and industrial storage and handling industry.” 

Sweet Manufacturing has been a family-owned business for over 69 years.  Behlen has been in business since 1936 and has been family owned for over 40 years.  Both companies have a rich heritage of quality, service, and a commitment to bring value to all stakeholders.  

Tony Raimondo Jr, Board Chair of Behlen shared, “We are excited to welcome Sweet into the Behlen family of businesses and look forward to a bright future together as we work on solutions and serve our customers around the world.”

Behlen is a manufacturer with diverse business units, including Behlen Country (farm and ranch equipment), Behlen Building Systems (metal building systems), Behlen Grain Systems (grain storage solutions), Behlen Custom Fab, Behlen Joiners (strip joining presses), and Hilton International Industries Co. (precision winding machines). 

For more information, visit HERE.

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Olmix launches MycoKingdom to help navigate mycotoxin risk

November 15, 2024 - Olmix has announced the launch of its MycoKingdom.net website, a platform dedicated to the management and understanding of mycotoxin risk. This initiative aims to address a growing concern in the agricultural sector, where mycotoxins represent a major issue for animal nutrition. Present in a wide variety of crops such as corn and wheat, they can have harmful effects on animal health if not properly controlled.

Tools for a better understanding of the risk

Myco'Kingdom gathers seven functionalities for identifying, assessing, preventing and managing mycotoxin risk, in order to minimise economic losses linked to contamination. "Thanks to this platform of interactive tools, designed for simple, intuitive navigation, Olmix is extending its range of services to support livestock professionals on a daily basis: nutritionalists, formulators, technicians, veterinarians and breeders", explains Marie Gallissot, Head of the mycotoxin solutions range at Olmix.

Among the tools on offer is Myco'Essential, a real guide containing general information on the nature of mycotoxins (around 30 different molecules studied belonging to nine families) and more specific information on their effects on animals and the level of toxicity of the most common mycotoxins. In addition, the Myco'Simulator provides an in-depth understanding of mycotoxins. It shows the structure of the six main mycotoxins to learn about their physico-chemical behaviour, which gives them their toxicity.

A reference platform for mycotoxin management

Correct sampling is essential, as it accounts for 80% of laboratory analytical error. Myco'ingdom contains a sampling procedure that outlines the best practices for collecting feed samples, to ensure accurate mycotoxin studies. The Myco'Screen service offers different types of analysis, including rapid methods and full screenings (up to 44 mycotoxins per sample) using chromatography. "Supporting our users in their choice of analysis, and interpreting the results via customised reports, is a real added value, helping them to make risk management decisions with complete confidence", adds Leandro Royo, Mycotoxin Risk Production Manager.

Tools that have built the companies reputation in mycotoxin expertise in recent years, such as the Myco'Evaluator, a diagnostic tool, or the Myco'Calculator, which optimises the use of their solutions, are also integrated into the platform.

In the event of a proven risk, Olmix offers two solutions: MT X+, in powder form, is suitable for feed mills and premix producers, while the micro granulated MMi S version is particularly suitable for direct use on farms.

For more information, visit HERE.

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Royal Avebe and ChainCraft announce strategic collaboration

November 14, 2024 - ChainCraft and Royal Avebe have announced a strategic collaboration by entering into a Heads of Agreement. This partnership will focus on converting Avebe's residual potato juice into high-value circular fatty acids and fertilisers through ChainCraft's innovative fermentation technology. 

As part of Avebe's commitment to sustainability and circular economy practices, the company continuously seeks innovative ways to minimise waste, lower its carbon footprint and add value to its production processes. The partnership with ChainCraft aligns with these goals by utilising fermentation techniques to convert residual streams into valuable products, thus reducing environmental impact and supporting sustainable agriculture.

"We are excited to partner with ChainCraft and take this next step in our sustainability journey," said David Fousert, CEO at Avebe. "Leveraging the fermentation technology of ChainCraft, potato juice, a byproduct of our production, will be transformed into circular products such as fatty acids and fertilisers. So for Avebe this collaboration ensures more circularity and also saves energy. It contributes to the further creation of efficient production processes. Which ultimately has a positive effect on our members' earning capacity. For the northern part of the Netherlands, this collaboration means a more sustainable agricultural sector and region, and it also contributes to more employment opportunities in the north."

ChainCraft unique technology makes it possible to use organic waste streams, such as potato juice as a replacer for fossil feedstocks and palm oil as a raw material and make a positive contribution to lowering CO2 footprint and preservation of biodiversity by preventing deforestation. This enables manufacturers of specialty chemicals, animal feed, lubricants and flavour & fragrances to meet their climate goals.

"At ChainCraft, our mission is to drive the transition towards a circular bioeconomy, and this collaboration with Avebe is a significant milestone," said Niels van Stralen, Founder & Chief Growth Officer at ChainCraft. "Our fermentation technology is perfectly suited for transforming residual streams into high-quality raw materials, and working with a forward-thinking partner like Avebe allows us to scale up this process to a first of its kind factory and demonstrate the full potential of our innovative solution. This mars the first of several commercial milestones we are going to meet in the coming period, in which we will start the fundraising process for the financing of our first full scale factory and further specify the details of the long-term collaboration."

For more information, visit HERE.

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New one million tonne capacity grain terminal opens at Kuryk seaport

November 14, 2024 - A new grain terminal, Kaspi Grain Way, with annual throughput capacity of one million tonnes, has opened at the Kuryk seaport in Kazakhstan's Mangistau region.

The terminal has 18 silos with a combined storage capacity of 28,000 tonnes of grain, and conveyors capable of handling 300 tonnes per hour. Currently, around 14,000 tonnes of barley are stored at the terminal. The terminal shipped its first cargo of 3500 tonnes of barley via Kuryk port's Number four pier on November 9.

The new terminal is expected to increase Kazakhstan's grain exports to Iran and the Caucasus region.

It is part of Kazakhstan's 2024-2028 Sea Infrastructure Development Plan. The construction agreement, signed with railway operator Kazakhstan Temir Zholy in 2021, initially targeted completion in 2022. Located 90km from Aktau, Kuryk port has a cargo handling capacity of six million tonnes per year, transferring grain, oil products, fertilisers, chemicals and other goods from rail and road to ferry transport.

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Study finds Asparagopsis seaweed more effective than Bromoform in reducing cattle methane emissions

November 14, 2024 - A new study has found that using whole Asparagopsis seaweed as a cattle feed additive is significantly more effective at reducing methane emissions than using bromoform, the aquatic plant's primary active compound, on its own.

The study provides strong validation for the approach taken by CH4 Global, a company that is scaling commercial production and distribution of an Asparagopsis-based feed additive as a natural solution for shrinking the climate impact of cattle farming.

The peer-reviewed, in vitro study, published in Animal Feed Science and Technology, compared the methane reduction potential of whole Asparagopsis armata seaweed to pure bromoform when used as feed additives for cattle. 

The results showed that the whole, dried seaweed reduced methane emissions by 95.6% when included at 0.5% of the diet, compared to a 59.6% reduction from an equivalent dose of bromoform. This suggests that while bromoform is the primary active compound in Asparagopsis responsible for methane reduction, other bioactive compounds in the seaweed play a significant role, accounting for approximately 40% of the total reduction effect.

"Our findings demonstrate the superior efficacy of whole Asparagopsis seaweed compared to isolated bromoform in mitigating methane emissions from cattle," said Dr Eslam K Ahmed of Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Japan, the study's lead researcher.

"This reinforces the value of harnessing the full spectrum of bioactive compounds naturally present in the seaweed to reduce enteric methane."

CH4 Global's flagship product, Methane Tamer, uses whole dried Asparagopsis seaweed to sharply reduce enteric methane emissions in cattle. CH4 Global CEO Steve Meller said the new study underscored the importance of the company's approach, particularly as beef and dairy producers considered different options some of which relied solely on bromoform or synthetic chemicals to shrink their carbon footprints.

"The results of this study have important implications as CH4 Global continues scaling Methane Tamer for our commercial partners," Dr Meller said.

"Not only do they validate the performance advantage of whole natural Asparagopsis over synthetic compounds, but they also underscore the cost-effectiveness of our solution. Using whole Asparagopsis allows us to achieve superior methane reduction with a lower dose, making Methane Tamer an economically viable option for farmers."

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas with more than 80 times the warming potential of carbon dioxide over a 20-year period. With livestock farming, particularly cattle and sheep production, responsible for at least 30% of human-driven methane emissions globally, solutions like the one offered by CH4 Global are critical in the fight against climate change.

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