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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)

Agribusiness Congress East Africa is back

Agribusiness Congress East Africa, the two-day interactive forum and exhibition that brings together key public & private stakeholders from across the East African agricultural sector, is back for its third year. Due to its growth and expansion to include even more industry sectors, the event is set to take place at Mlimani City ...

Nov. 4, 2015

By Spintelligent (Pty) Ltd - part of Clarion Events

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 agribusiness R&D controlled by `cosy cartel`

The increasing consolidation of global agribusiness is leaving the world's food production in the hands of a corporate "cartel", warns a new market report from ETC Group, a civil society organization based in Canada. According to the report, six multinational corporations — BASF, Bayer, Dow, DuPont, Monsanto and ...

Sep. 21, 2013

By SciDev.Net

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 ...

Jun. 22, 2017

By Spintelligent (Pty) Ltd - part of Clarion Events

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 ...

Jan. 16, 2015

By Spintelligent (Pty) Ltd - part of Clarion Events

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 ...

Sep. 15, 2016

By Clarion Events Ltd

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 Dar ...

Oct. 7, 2015

By Spintelligent (Pty) Ltd - part of Clarion Events

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

USSEC Conducts U.S. Soy Supply Workshop – Agribusiness Series, Promoting the U.S. Soy Advantage Message to Customers in Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines

USSEC conducted three workshops in the major cities of Jakarta, Bangkok and Manila from May 23 through 31 to promote U.S. Soy. The “Agribusiness Series” is a custom-made program designed by USSEC in cooperation with the Northern Crop Institute (NCI) / North Dakota State University (NDSU) and the International Grains Program (IGP) to create a platform for USSEC to stress the benefits ...

Jun. 24, 2016

By U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC)

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. Adds Senior Government Affairs Counsel, John H. Thorne, Ph.D., to Its Public Policy Practice

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C) and its consulting affiliates, B&C Consortia Management, L.L.C. (BCCM) and The Acta Group, L.L.C. (Acta), are pleased to announce that John H. Thorne, Ph.D., has joined our public policy practice as Senior Government Affairs Counsel for B&C and Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs for Acta. Dr. Thorne is a leader in the areas of ...

Apr. 16, 2012

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

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 ...

Apr. 29, 2015

By Bellota Agrisolutions

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. ...

May 2, 2014

By AUSVEG

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

UF/IFAS hosting Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference in January

Florida agriculture and food industries are among the largest economic contributors in the state. Agricultural producers manage 9.5 million acres, growing more than 300 commodities, including everything from citrus and cows to peanuts and potatoes. Agricultural products are shipped to national and international markets. On January 28, some of the state’s top agriculture thinkers will gather ...

Dec. 14, 2015

By The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

‘We can feed the world and do it safely,’ says ag industry group

If our agriculture industry is going to feed the world’s population, we should care enough to do it safely, humanely and sustainably. That is the message of the Agricultural Safety Council of America (ASHCA), a not-for-profit coalition of agribusinesses, producer organizations and safety professionals that is planning and promoting actions to make agriculture much safer and healthier. ...

Sep. 15, 2014

By National Farmers Union (NFU)

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 ...

Feb. 3, 2017

By Rethink Events Ltd.

New EPA awards will recognize environmental stewardship at feedlots

CHICAGO (Sept. 29, 2006) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 announced it is seeking nominations for new annual regional awards to recognize concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) that make outstanding efforts to protect water quality. The awards are intended to encourage effective environmental management of such facilities. 'Managers of feedlots have an important role to ...

Oct. 3, 2006

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Save the Rainforest Banner Raised at Chicago Board of Trade

CHICAGO, Illinois, October 11, 2007 (ENS) - Five members of an environmental group protesting destruction of the world's rainforests were arrested Wednesday after draping a 50 foot long banner across the front of the Chicago Board of Trade building on the Loop. On their banner, the Rainforest Action Network singled out agribusiness giants Archer Daniels Midland, Bunge and Cargill for ...

Oct. 15, 2007

By Environment News Service (ENS)

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