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Japan Farmers Seek Aid For Radiation Zone Cattle
A pair of Japanese farmers whose livelihoods were wrecked by the 2011 nuclear disaster staged a protestFriday at Tokyo's agriculture ministry, scuffling briefly with police as they unsuccessfully tried to unload a bull from a truck. Masami Yoshizawa and fellow farmer Naoto Matsumura have remained at their farms seeking to care for their own and others' abandoned livestock in areas where access ...
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Pink Cat Inspires Passion Among Young Farmers
Valtra’s Unlimited Studio has created a pink tractor that is all about “passion”, which is this year’s theme among the Young Farmers of Finland, an organisation of MTK (Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners). The theme is reflected in both the interior and exterior styling of this customised tractor, which has been dubbed “Pink Cat”. Options ...
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Bellota continues its partnership with Apadrina Un Olivo
Since mid-2014, Bellota has been collaborating with Apadrinaunolivo.org, an initiative launched by a group of young entrepreneurs from Olite, Teruel (Spain) aimed at recovering abandoned, centuries-old olive groves. With the help of new technologies, they are trying to help family farming and rural development in very deprived areas at risk of disappearing. Bellota collaborates by donating ...
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Bellota at Agrishow show in Brazil
The Bellota team is visiting the Agrishow trade show in Riberão Preto - Sao Paulo, a city that is considered to be the Brazilian capital of Agribusiness. Bellota, form its manufacturing facility in Brazil, provides coulters to the main planters and drill machine manufacturers in Brazil and sugar cane harvester components. Agrishow is an open air trade show and it is considered to be the ...
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US seed plan aims to protect land after natural disasters
Federal authorities announced a plan Monday to produce massive quantities of seeds from native plants that can be quickly planted to help land recover from natural disasters such as wildfires and hurricanes. The program will make landscapes more resilient and healthier, especially Western rangelands where massive wildfires have been an increasing problem, the U.S. Department of the Interior ...
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Registration now open for Argus FMB East Europe Fertilizer 2016, Krakow
Argus FMB East Europe Fertilizer will take place on 15-17 June, in Kraków, Poland. You will meet over 300+ delegates from 180 companies - will you be attending East Europe's largest networking event? Super Early Booking Discount! Plus – as this is the season of goodwill, if you register by 29 January you will save €250 off the standard price. So register now, or add this to ...
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Choosing for not-genetically modified soy results in higher costs for livestock
If the Netherlands together with Germany, France, Poland and Hungary would choose for an opt-out of the use of genetically modified (GM) soy in animal feed, then the current use of soy products in animal feed in these five countries must decrease by 40 to 50% to ensure that the demand for non-GM soy from the European Union (EU) does not exceed the available amount on the world market. Mid-term (3 ...
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ASA to Review Bayer/Monsanto Acquisition for Impacts on Soybean Farmers
The American Soybean Association (ASA) responded to an announcement today from Bayer and Monsanto that the two companies have signed an acquisition agreement under which Bayer will purchase Monsanto. In a statement, ASA President Richard Wilkins, a soybean farmer from Greenwood, Del., noted that the association will first and foremost evaluate the acquisition with respect to its impact on soybean ...
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Agri-Plastics introduces Flex Hutch for improved efficiency in outdoor calf housing
Agri-Plastics, an Ontario-based manufacturer of calf housing solutions, has introduced Flex Hutch™ for improved efficiency in an outdoor hutch system. “Flex Hutch makes it much easier to care for calves in two- and three-calf hutch systems” said Agri-Plastics Owner Darren VanBuuren. “Instead of opening three doors, one for each calf, for example, the caregiver only has to ...
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MagFan comes out on top in comprehensive fan efficiency report!
AgriFutures Australia has recently completed an independent report on the importance and advantages of using Variable Speed Fans for Intensive Animal Farming. MagFan comes out on top in comprehensive fan efficiency report! AgriFutures Australia: "Studies have shown that one of the biggest on-farm expenses for chicken meat farmers is the power consumed by the exhaust fans. Energy prices are ...
By DACS A/S
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Triton algae innovations named one of 30 San Diego Cool Companies
San Diego-based startup Triton Algae Innovations was recently identified as one of only 30 “Cool Companies” by the San Diego Venture Group (SDVG), a regional organization that works to promote San Diego-area startup enterprises. SDVG made these selections after reviewing nearly 200 pitch decks, and narrowing the competitors to the 30 finalists. These companies were then invited to ...
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Yellow Brick Group acquired a majority stake of SMART Fertilizer
London based Yellow Brick Group have announced today that a fund led by Yellow Brick Group have completed the acquisition of the majority stake of S.G.I Agricultural Technologies Ltd. Following the completion of the acquisition of the majority stake, a new CEO and board of directors was appointed. The appointed CEO is Mrs. Yifat Goldberg. The appointed Chairman of the Board is Mr. Isaac ...
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Agrilevante 2019 10th – 13th October 2019 - All Mediterranean agriculture in a single event
Agrilevante is one of the most important events dedicated to mechanization and agricultural technologies throughout southern Italy. In recent years it is becoming an interesting reference point also for the entire Mediterranean area, involving entire areas of great importance such as Balkan Europe and the Middle East. We of Mascar could not miss it, so you will find us in Bari together with ...
By Mascar SpA
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State-of-the art mushroom growing and packing facility East Yorkshire
The new state of the Art Mushroom growing and packing facility in East Yorkshire is in progress. We are looking forward to the end result of this great project. Hereby an article written by Minster FM news about this great project! ...
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ILTA sees STB demurrage billing proposal as ‘positive development,’ hopes to work with the board moving forward
Arlington, VA, October 7, 2019—Kathryn Clay, president of the International Liquid Terminals Association, today welcomed the Surface Transportation Board’s October 7 proposed rule to address unfair demurrage billing practices but cautioned that the proposal may not go far enough in practice to solve the problems faced by some in the terminal industry. “ILTA appreciates that ...
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Albaugh Closes on the Acquisition of Rotam
Albaugh, LLC of Ankeny, Iowa (“Albaugh”) announces that, the delisting of Rotam Global AgroSciences Limited (“Rotam”) from the Taiwan stock exchange having been completed, the acquisition of Rotam has been successfully closed. The acquisition creates a leading global crop protection company with total sales exceeding $2 billion in all regions of the world and a strong ...
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Independent adjudicator remands Russia Sea of Okhotsk Pollock Fishery determination back to conformance assessment body
In a decision published today on the Marine Stewardship Council website, Independent Adjudicator (IA) Michael Lodge, who presided over the objection process for the Russia Sea of Okhotsk pollock fishery, remanded the assessment back to the conformance assessment body (CAB), Intertek Moody Marine (IMM) to review and respond in two specific areas: a procedural issue and scoring. Procedural In the ...
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MSC certificate suspended for Faroese herring fishery
The MSC certificate for the Faroese Pelagic Organisation (FPO) Atlanto-Scandian herring fishery has been suspended today by certifier Det Norske Veritas (DNV). In an expedited audit, DNV concluded that the Faroese allocation of an independent quota for Atlanto-Scandian herring three times larger than last year’s quota meant that the fishery is now operating under a ‘controversial, ...
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Faroese saithe wins MSC certificate
The Faroe Islands saithe fishery has been MSC certified as a sustainable and well-managed fishery. The certification follows an 18 month assessment of the fishery by independent certifier, Det Norske Veritas (DNV). Two companies, catching 50% of Faroese saithe between them, came together to enter the fishery into the MSC programme. P/F JFK and P/F Faroe Origin have a long history of fishing in ...
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Whole Foods Market promotions tout MSC certified products and increase consumer awareness about seafood sustainability
In July, Whole Foods Market ran a national promotion advertising the sale of MSC certified harpoon swordfish, which increased swordfish sales from the previous year. The campaign included media outreach, social media engagement, advertising, and co-branded Whole Foods Market-MSC hats for employees. During the campaign, consumers saw colorful and creative displays of fresh swordfish chilled on ice ...
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