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Funding for Carlton Forest

The designers, manufacturers, and operators of the first continuous pyrolysis plant in the UK for end-of-life tyres, has received a substantial grant from BEIS Invest to Grow grant scheme. Facilitated by the University of Derby, the grant has been awarded to highlight the innovation behind the visionary project, the jobs that it will create in the local community initially and in the long term, ...

Sep. 22, 2021

By Tyre & Rubber Recycling

USDA Seeks Comments on the Labeling of Meat and Poultry Products Derived from Animal Cells

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published today an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) to solicit comments and information regarding the labeling of meat and poultry products made using cultured cells derived from animals under FSIS jurisdiction. FSIS will use these comments to inform future regulatory requirements for the ...

Sep. 2, 2021

By U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

USDA Updates Pandemic Assistance for Livestock, Poultry Contract Producers and Specialty Crop Growers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is updating the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) for contract producers of eligible livestock and poultry and producers of specialty crops and other sales-based commodities. CFAP 2, which assists producers who faced market disruptions in 2020 due to COVID-19, is part of USDA’s broader Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. ...

Aug. 24, 2021

By U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

USDA Hosts Roundtable on Food Waste Solutions in the U.S. and Abroad

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host a virtual roundtable on September 15 (11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDT) titled Exploring Food Waste Solutions: Success Stories from the U.S. and Beyond, to showcase innovative policies and approaches to reducing food waste in the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom. “Food loss and waste reduction is an international priority ...

Aug. 10, 2021

By U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

USDA Invests Over $21.8M to Build Agricultural Capacity at HBCUs in the Nation Land-grant University System

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today an investment of over $21.8 million to 1890 Land-grant Institutions to support research at Historically Black Colleges and Universities at our nation’s Land-grant University System. “Our 1890 Land-grant universities are an integral part of our nation’s fabric,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “As USDA ...

Jul. 28, 2021

By U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

New trial ensures successful planting of seedlings to restore areas in Pantanal degraded by fires

The pilot project uses the transplantation of seedlings due to a shortage in production of native seeds, necessary to restore forests around the Cuiabá River, Pantanal, that have recently been degraded by fires in the region. The actions are taking place in the Sesc Baía das Pedras Park – Sesc Pantanal, carried out by a team of researchers from the CPP/INAU and UFMT, together ...

Jul. 27, 2021

By Wetlands International

Technical Guideline - Building Sustainable Aquaculture through Coastal Field Schools

Meaningful participation of local stakeholders, especially local communities, is key to successfully Implementing and optimising any Building with Nature solution. In line with this principle and based on analysis of the biophysical as well as the socio-economic systems, the Building with Nature Indonesia initiative integrates revitalisation of aquaculture with mangrove restoration for coastal ...

Jul. 23, 2021

By Wetlands International

Boster Fiera

BOSTER, acronym of Bosco (forest) and Territorio (territory) is the biggest Italian outdoor international event focused on the enhancement of forest resources and the sustainable management of the mountain territory. The fair took place from 2nd to 4th July 2021 in Olux in the Turin region. Everything was organized by our Italian dealer Metal Agricola Srl. We exhibited the Forwarders ...

Jul. 8, 2021

By Strojírna Novotný s.r.o

On the path to net zero, Canada must grow a circular bioeconomy

Bathroom sinks made of wood fibre, energy derived from garbage, skyscrapers built of cross-laminated timber, and carbon fibre that is used in Formula 1 cars are all examples of bioproducts that are helping us replace the use of fossil fuels in our everyday lives. Today – July 7 – we are joining the World Bioeconomy Forum in celebrating World Bioproducts Day to raise awareness of the ...

Jul. 7, 2021

By Canadian Bioeconomy Conference

Investancia Group and BioEnergy Plantations Australia Pty Ltd extend world-leading pongamia tree genetics partnership

Leading agro-research companies BioEnergy Plantations Australia Pty Ltd (BPA) and Investancia Group have agreed to extend their world-leading pongamia tree genetics partnership. Based on new propagation protocols and the exclusive access to the world’s best pongamia genetics – Investancia and BPA will further cooperate in developing volume-based reforestation and commercial planting ...

Jul. 6, 2021

By Investancia Holding B.V.

John Deere Announces Supplier Agreement with Mobile Track Solutions, LLC.

John Deere announces a master supply agreement with Mobile Track Solutions, L.L.C., an Elkader, Iowa-based manufacturer of towed scrapers. As a part of the agreement, Mobile Track Solutions will provide the John Deere-branded greater than 27 cubic yard capacity towed scrapers for distribution through the John Deere construction and agriculture dealer networks. "The trend for a single ...

Jun. 28, 2021

By John Deere

Rink from Redexim revolutionising topdressing for Lymington Golf Centre

With the goal of improving the resilience and year-round playability of the greens, Lymington Golf Centre have purchased a Rink DS800 from Redexim to improve both the frequency and effectiveness of topdressing. Just a few months into his new programme of pencil tining, topdressing and incorporating the sand into the profile with the help of the Redexim Speed-Brush, Course Manager Brian Goodall is ...

Jun. 16, 2021

By Charterhouse Turf Machinery Ltd

Blockchain will track 50 million trees through Investancia and EcoMatcher partnership

Leading agro-research company Investancia has teamed up with EcoMatcher to track a large-scale reforestation project using EcoMatcher’s blockchain-enabled digital tree-planting platform. Over the next ten years, 50 million trees will each receive a unique QR code in Investancia’s tree nursery. Once the trees are planted, each QR code is scanned with EcoMatcher’s TreeCorder app ...

Jun. 15, 2021

By Investancia Holding B.V.

What is the DUBAI GREEN ECONOMY INITIATIVE?

The Dubai Green Economy Initiative is a governmental scheme aimed at guaranteeing the country’s long-term financial stability whilst simultaneously protecting our environment. Operating under the slogan “A Green Economy for Sustainable Development”, the Initiative will focus on the development and implementation of new policies and programmes in a range of different sectors. ...

May 17, 2021

By The ArabLab Group - Scientific International Exhibitions Ltd

Build Your Own Sugarcane Bagasse Pellet Plant

Although we use sugar on a daily basis, most people do not know how the processes of extracting liquid juice from sugarcane. To extract juice, the sugar cane is literally crushed to remove the juice. As a result, a fibrous byproduct called bagasse is left behind. From every ten tonnes of sugarcane, 3 tonnes of bagasse is produced. It is usually changed into pellet form for ease of use. ...

May 11, 2021

By Zhengzhou Fusmar Machinery Co.,Ltd

New Forestry Mulcher TFT

You´ve always wanted to be ahead, to never stop, to dare to change, to go beyond the highest demands. So, now you can achieve all your expectations with the new forestry mulcher TFT. The new forestry mulcher TFT stands out for its aggressive design. This forestry mulcher is suitable for high power tractors from 200 Hp to 360 Hp. It allows you get Superfinish in forestry mulching of ...

May 11, 2021

By TMC Cancela

Thank you, Owen, at Ledge Hill Farm in CT for sharing this wonderful video of the Hud-Son Forest Equipment Log Debarker in action!

Turn your chainsaw into a debarker, notcher or planer Easily mounts on any saw bar Uses .325 or 3/8” pitch chain to drive the drum that has two 3 ¼” planer blades Use to debark and notch logs Make notches or debark poles for barns, fences, bridges, landscaping, log home construction and more! Features ball-bearing construction for long life and durability Comes with ...

May 4, 2021

By Hud-Son Forest Equipment

Peroxide UltraPure™ produced directly on site improves growth and yield in super-intensive olive plantation

The Alentejo region in Portugal is known for its long sunny days, which create ideal conditions for the growth of high-quality olives. Irrigation water in the region is sourced from the Alqueva dam, and especially in the summer months it accumulates a high quantity of organic matter (algae, bacteria). This caused a problem for growers in the region specifically with drippers clogging, irrigation ...

Apr. 27, 2021

By HPNOW

Filip Meeuws appointed as Urban Crop Solutions’ new global sales director

Urban Crop Solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Filip Meeuws as their new Global Sales Director. Having spent over 25 years in horticulture equipment, Filip brings invaluable experience in the international sale of turnkey projects. With a background in the export and installation of tree nurseries, automated greenhouses, and horticulture projects across Europe, the Middle East, ...

Apr. 26, 2021

By Urban Crop Solutions

Customised approach is MAJOR distinction

Jim Bob Jones is owner operator of JT Jones Agricultural Contractors in Little Worthen, Shropshire. Booming business meant Jim needed to change out his old slurry tanker and invest in something bigger. However, only Major Equipment listened to him and offered a customised solution specific to his ...

Apr. 26, 2021

By Major Equipment