6/11/13: Rain did not dampen spirits at UK Grain 2013

Driving into the heart of the British cropping region to attend the UK's leading grain event on a wet and windy late autumn day, bode badly for what was to come.

However, visitor spirits were lifted when they arrived at the East-of-England Show Grounds in Peterborough which hosted the one-day UK Grain exhibition where the indoor event proved to be a quite, warm and comfortable environment in a purpose built display facility; where you could meet with the widest range of grain storage specialists and share coffee and a pasty with friends and colleagues while the rain fell outside. 

UK Grain 2013. The seventh event attracted 80 exhibitors to this specialist one-day event

Exhibitors might have wished for more than the 130-plus registered visitors, those that had taken the time to attend would have had ample opportunity to explore and find the latest in storage technologies from flat storage to moisture and temperature probes, etc. They also had the opportunity to listen to presentations hosted in a very modern seminar room if visiting the stands did not occupy them for the full day.

Grain and Feed Milling Technology magazine was welcomed onto all stands visited and its rewarding to learn that almost all in the UK grain handling business know our magazine. 

Overall there were 80 exhibitors and we visited most of them in the day.

Despite what might appear to be small numbers of visitors, this event now in its seventh year, was in GFMT's view the best one yet. It is held in great premises, has ample and easy to reach car-parking and offers farmers and others involved in grain handling and storage an ideal opportunity to look at all the options available in storage when making significant investment decisions in this sector. The management is enthusiastic, supportive of the industry and professional while maintaining a friendly and welcoming environment. 

The two seminars covered:

• Grain Market Update by Jack Watts, AHDB Analyst

• Review of harvest quality in 2013 by Dr Ellie Marshall, HGCA, Research & Knowledge Transfer Manager

• The Grain Supply Chain by Martin Savage, nabim, Trade Policy Manager

• Effective pest control of post harvest products by David Cross, Rentokil, Technical Training Manager

• 'Grain Storage, a farmers view on the why's and why not's' by James Price, Perdiswell Farm, Oxfordshire

The Global Miller will be reporting on these presentations over the coming days. If you were reluctant to spend the UK£10 entry fee, or did not have time this year to visit UK Grain, then we hope our reportage will encourage you to attend next year.

Event: Livestock Asia 2013 Expo & Forum - Asia's Major Livestock & Feed Expo will open next week in Malaysia

Asia’s Biggest International Feed, Livestock and Meat industry Expo will open at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Malaysia from the 24th – 26th September 2013.

With over 300 exhibiting companies from 30 countries including National Pavilions from China and groups of companies from UK, USA, and Korea, the Expo will showcase the most up-to-date products, technology and supplies for feed and livestock industry.
 

Over 6,000 trade buyers including farmers, meat processors, nutritionists, food importers, feed miller, veterinarians, distributors and retailers from the Asia region are expected to attend the 3-day Livestock Asia 2013 Expo & Forum to source for new products, technology and be updated on the latest innovation and developments within the industry.
 

Major exhibitors include top integrators, local and international suppliers from around the world.

Themed "Increase your Profit from our stock market", the exhibition will showcase the latest innovations and developments in the world of modern farming, feed production, livestock
production, and meat processing with energy efficiency and environmentally friendly technologies and solutions.
 

Meanwhile, top international speakers and industry experts will speak in the Panel Discussion and 7th Asian Livestock Industry Conference, to be held concurrently during the exhibition.
Themed ‘Livestock Production Feeding 9 Billion People Towards 2020 - The Challenge'. 

The panel discussion will be chaired by Y.BHG. Tan Sri Dato Dr Ahmad Mustaffa Babjee, Chairman of UBM Malaysia along with Honorary President O.I.E (World Organisation for Animal Health). The session will shared by Y.Bhg Tan Sri Francis Lau, Executive Director of Leong Hup Group Of Companies; Dr Arayan Trangarn, Senior Vice President of Betagro Group – Thailand; Mr. Moshiur Rahman, President of WPSA - Bangladesh; Dr Khaw Eng Sun, Poultry Integration Planner; and Mr.Max Purser, Independent Consultant – Malaysia. 

Over 500 delegates are expected to attend the panel discussion at 2.00pm on 24th September 2013. It is free to attend the session.
 

Also, the prestigious biennial Asian Livestock Industry Award and the 7th Malaysian Livestock Industry Awards will once again be held during the Livestock Asia 2013 Expo & Forum as a yardstick on the progress of the livestock and meat processing industry. 

The awards will recognise top personalities and companies and their initiatives that have contributed significantly to the development of the livestock sector. The Asian Livestock Industry Award is co-organised by the Asian Poultry Magazine while the Malaysian Livestock Industry Awards is endorsed by the Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia.
 

Visitors can register online here.

For free entry register by 21st September 2013. 

The event is open to trade and professionals.

Asia's Major Livestock & Feed Expo will open next week in Malaysia