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Agribusiness Awards

Celtic Sea Minerals are delighted to announce that we've been shortlisted as finalists in the 2016 Agribusiness Awards. Celtic Sea Minerals have been shortlisted in the 'Innovation in Agriculture' category and are delighted to be recognised by the highly competitive and innovative Agri-business industry that we have in Ireland. This will be a hotly contested category with 7 other great Irish ...

Aug. 23, 2019

By Celtic Sea Minerals

Strengthen your ties in East Africa`s agribusiness network

It has become a known fact that technological innovation, private sector investment and access to finance will act as a catalyst in boosting agribusiness in East Africa to the next level, and we aim to explore the opportunities it presents. The 5th annual Agribusiness Congress East Africa, hosted by The Grain Council of Uganda with the official support from Common Market for Eastern and Southern ...

Jun. 22, 2017

By Spintelligent (Pty) Ltd - part of Clarion Events

Notice of AWIA General Meeting - 27th June 2019

AWiA General Meeting – 27th June 2019 When: 2.45 pm – 5.30 pm AEST Where: Gateway Quality Hotel, 29-37 Ryley St, Wangaratta, Victoria 3677 A General Meeting for Australian Women in Agriculture will be held from 2.45 pm – 5.30 pm with Afternoon Tea supplied. The meeting is being held prior to Ovens Murray Agribusiness Alliance Hallmark Dinner which is being held at the ...

Jun. 9, 2019

By Australian Women in Agriculture Ltd

Yugagro 2014 in Krasnodar

GreenAgro Projects B.V. participated at the international agro-industrial exhibition YUGAGRO in Krasnodar in late November. During the exhibition, GreenAgro enjoyed special attention from television channels, senior political officials and also from leaders of large agribusinesses located in the Russian Federation. We very much enjoyed taking part at this great event and are greatful for all ...

Dec. 11, 2014

By GA Horticulture B.V.

Agribusiness 2017 prepares for revolution

‘Driving today’s agricultural revolution’ will be the theme of Agribusiness 2017, the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) Annual Conference. The Conference will take place on November 23rd at the East of England Showground. John Kelley, AIC’s Chief Operating Officer said: “Agriculture, like many sectors of the UK and global economy, is going through a huge ...

Jul. 12, 2016

By Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC)

Early Booking Rate Expiring: World Agri-Tech Summit, March 28-29

Early registration for the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in San Francisco will close in just one week on January 31, so if you wish to attend and still have not registered, please book today to save $300. Highlights of this year’s program include: 50 International Speakers including Cargill, Bayer CropScience, Dupont Pioneer, Monsanto, Dow Agrosciences, ADM, Land O’Lakes 15 ...

Feb. 3, 2017

By Rethink Events Ltd.

Agribusiness crop updates to reach broader audience

The Department of Agriculture and Food and the Grains Research and Development Corporation have formed an alliance to ensure the State’s Agribusiness Crop Updates continue over the next three years. The alliance has contracted the Grains Industry Association of WA (GIWA) to organise the event in Western Australia. GIWA will be responsible for the administration and logistics for the event. The ...

Aug. 31, 2009

By Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

World Agri-Tech Investment Summit 2016: Technology Showcases Finalised

Our Technology Showcase line up for the World Agri-Tech Investment Summit has been finalised! The line-up includes: Agroptima Ceradis Growcentia Iden Biotechnology MagGrow Plant Response Rezatec ScanTask Visual The Yield The Technology Showcase sessions at the World Agri-Tech Investment Summit are a great opportunity for early to mid-stage agri-tech companies to showcase their technology or ...

Jul. 29, 2016

By Rethink Events Ltd.

Focus on agri for economic growth as Agribusiness Congress East Africa comes to Kampala in November

There is great excitement in the agricultural sector in Uganda as preparations are underway for the fourth Agribusiness Congress East Africa conference that is taking place in Kampala from 29-30 November. It is the first time that the event is taking place in Uganda. Agribusiness Congress East Africa is a regional platform for discussions and knowledge sharing, to address those pertinent issues ...

Sep. 15, 2016

By Clarion Events Ltd

Global focus is key to vegetable industry growth

The global marketplace must be the Australian vegetable industry’s “number one focus”, to ensure its ongoing prosperity, says AUSVEG CEO, Richard Mulcahy. Speaking during the Regional Leaders Forum on the future of agribusiness in Queensland today, Mr Mulcahy said despite the superb quality and cleanliness of Australian produce, only seven per cent was exported. “This ...

May 2, 2014

By AUSVEG

Interested in latest solutions and technologies to meet the needs of your Agribusiness?

The 4th annual Agribusiness Congress East Africa, taking place in Kampala, Uganda will bring farming professionals, key industry stakeholders and policy makers together to network directly with suppliers and vendor companies in the region. If you are local to East Africa and are looking to connect with more farming professionals and policy makers, this is a MUST ATTEND event in your annual ...

Nov. 17, 2016

By Spintelligent (Pty) Ltd - part of Clarion Events

Tanzanian Agriculture and Livestock ministers at opening of Agribusiness Congress East Africa in Dar es Salaam

Tanzania’s ministers of Agriculture Food Security and Cooperatives, Honourable Eng. Christopher Chiza,and of Livestock and Fisheries, Honourable Dr. Titus Kamani Mlengeya, will address the opening session of the upcoming Agribusiness Congress East Africa in Dar es Salaam on 28 January. Some 800 agriculture experts are expected at the conference and exhibition to focus on finance, best ...

Jan. 16, 2015

By Spintelligent (Pty) Ltd - part of Clarion Events

The ethics of the Svalbard global seed vault

When the Svalbard Global Seed Vault opened in Norway in February 2008, it was hailed as a 'Noah's Ark' for protecting biodiversity for future generations. But critics are concerned about the possibility of large corporations exploiting small seed banks' collections deposited at the vault. Seed banks from around the world are encouraged to deposit their collections at Svalbard. But, according to ...

May 18, 2011

By SciDev.Net

New research relationships developing due to dwindling dollars

It's the vicious cycle of funding-- dollars dropping, in this particular case, for ag-related research. The drop leads to declines in faculty and staff. Those declines ultimately impact student enrollment, leading to a shortage in qualified graduates. "Obviously if you've had a 30% reduction in funding, you don't have the support staff or the operating budget. And so programs are affected," ...

Feb. 16, 2012

By Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)

Agritech Expo to gather Zambia’s farming community

Taking place at the GART Research Centre in the heart of Zambia’s agri community in Chisamba, Agritech Expo Zambia enjoys great support not only from government, but also from the agri sector as a whole. Last year’s edition drew more than 11 700 visitors, over 100 exhibitors and 150 members of press. VIP visitors included the country’s President Edgar Lungu, the Vice ...

Mar. 9, 2016

By Spintelligent (Pty) Ltd - part of Clarion Events

SAGCOT on agri in Tanzania: “Someday agriculture will truly uplift the country and the region at large”

Tanzania’s Development Vision 2025 and ASDS (Agricultural Sector Development Strategy) established clear priorities for the transformation process towards a modern commercial Tanzania to be private sector-led. This is according to Mr. Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of the SAGCOT Centre Ltd, (Southern Agricultural Corridor of Tanzania), a public-private partnership that seeks to develop the ...

Jan. 2, 2017

By Spintelligent (Pty) Ltd - part of Clarion Events

EPA Region 7 to Participate at National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade talk Event Nov. 12 in Kansas City, Mo.

EPA officials will be available for interviews at the annual National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Trade Talk event at the Westin Crown Center Hotel in Kansas City, Mo., on Thursday, Nov. 12. Interview topics include the Renewable Fuel Standards, Worker Protection Standard, outreach to the agricultural community, nutrient management technologies, and regulatory updates related to ...

Nov. 9, 2015

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Administration proposes comprehensive tax reform plan, includes repeal of Death Tax

This afternoon, top officials in the Trump Administration released their proposal for comprehensive tax reform, calling it the “biggest tax cut in U.S. history.” The plan is designed to serve as the starting point as Congress and the Administration work to pass a comprehensive tax reform package this year. Danielle Beck, National Cattlemen's Beef Association director of government ...

Apr. 26, 2017

By National Cattlemen`s Beef Association

Regional focussed conference programme and Hosted Farmers Programme at Agribusiness Congress East Africa in January

The upcoming Agribusiness Congress East Africa taking place from 27-28 January 2016 at Mlimani City Conference Centre in Dar es Salaam Tanzania, aims to create an enabling environment for all farmers to participate. Now in its third year, more than 700 visitors and over 50 exhibitors are expected to attend the two-day conference and exhibition that is hosted by ACT – The Agricultural ...

Nov. 13, 2015

By Spintelligent (Pty) Ltd - part of Clarion Events

Agribusiness Congress East Africa returns to Dar es Salaam as region focuses on the business of farming

The business of farming, the effect of climate change in agriculture and attracting young people to the agri-sector are some of the main topics on the agenda at the annual Agribusiness Congress East Africa. This high-level business-to-business and business-to–government event moves to a considerably larger and more accessible venue and will be hosted at Mlimani City Conference Centre in ...

Oct. 7, 2015

By Spintelligent (Pty) Ltd - part of Clarion Events

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