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Review Published of Nanomaterials for Products and Application in Agriculture, Feed, and Food in the European Union

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) requested a review of the already marketed and in-development applications of nanomaterials in the agri/feed/food sectors. The results of the review are published in the August 2016 issue of Trends in Food Science & Technology in an article entitled “Nanomaterials for products and application in agriculture, feed and food.” The article ...

Aug. 23, 2016

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

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Introducing Agri-Farm Products

Agri-Plastics, Group of Companies is proud to announce their newest division, Agri-Farm Products. This new division will carry a large variety of daily management livestock products. Hanging feeders, troughs, watering equipment, feed and bedding carts, and hay feeders will be available for the cattle, horse, swine, goat, and sheep industries. Agri-Farm Products are uniquely manufactured to ...

Feb. 24, 2021

By Agri-Plastics Mfg

FAO initiative brings global land cover data under one roof for the first time

A new FAO database released today collects previously scattered and unharmonized land cover information from around the globe into one centralized database, marking a major improvement in information regarding the physical characteristics of the Earth's surface. Up to now, one of the major challenges to getting a good global overview of land cover - e.g. how much land is covered by croplands, ...

Mar. 17, 2014

By Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Feeding the growing world population

According to the estimates of the United Nations, in 2050 the world population will be over 10 billion. This will lead to approximately 50 percent increase in food need compared to 2013. In order to meet this demand, agricultural production needs to increase. Feeding the growing world population To feed the growing world population, it is necessary to increase the yield from the unit ...

Aug. 8, 2019

By AFS Agro Flow System GmbH

French Groupe Grimaud and Bulgarian Start-up Nasekomo announce the launch of a joint venture FlyGenetics

Circular agriculture: “Fly Genetics”, a new European player at the heart of insect production! French Groupe Grimaud and Bulgarian Start-up Nasekomo announce the launch of a joint venture to build a European champion to supply the insect-based bioconversion industry with improved black soldier flies. What is the insect-based bioconversion industry? The insect-based bioconversion ...

Sep. 18, 2020

By Nasekomo

Nasekomo signs the largest publicly announced early stage AgTech deal in Emerging Europe

We are happy to announce that we just closed a round of funding of EUR 4 million! Details in the press release below: Bulgarian start-up upscales organic waste streams from the agro-industry into animal feed by harnessing the power of the black soldier fly larvae. Bulgarian start-up Nasekomo has raised EUR 4 million to deploy its proprietary robotized insect rearing technology. The VC funds ...

Jul. 2, 2020

By Nasekomo

IRRI and FAO step up joint efforts to globally bolster sustainable rice production

FAO and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have agreed to cooperate more closely to support sustainable rice production in developing countries to improve food security and livelihoods while safeguarding natural resources. An agreement signed today seeks to better pool the scientific knowledge and technical know-how of the two organizations so that they can expand and intensify ...

Mar. 30, 2017

By Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Better milk production and stronger piglets

Challenges with too many weak sucklings and not enough milk were turned around after many years of trying to come up with a solution. Poul Grøntved is a Danish pig producer. He owns a farm with 800 sows producing seven-kilo piglets. Like many other farms, Poul Grøntved has a growing litter size but struggled to increase the sows’ milk yielding to feed the growing litter. Lack ...

Sep. 30, 2019

By European Protein AS

Farm Feed Mixer Machine Feed Mixing Machine Application In Feed Plant

In modern feed production, the quality of feed has attracted more and more attention. The mixing evenness of feed pellets is an important index to reflect the quality of feed processing, otherwise, it’s the main parameter to evaluate the mixing performance of the farm feed mixer machine. Zhengzhou Fusmar Machinery Manufactured Mixer Machine Our company Fusmar manufactured mixer machine ...

Oct. 30, 2019

By Zhengzhou Fusmar Machinery Co.,Ltd

Farm Feed Mixer Machine Application In Feed Plant Is Popular

In modern feed production, the quality of feed has attracted more and more attention. The mixing evenness of feed pellets is an important index to reflect the quality of feed processing, otherwise, it’s the main parameter to evaluate the mixing performance of the farm feed mixer machine. Zhengzhou Fusmar Machinery Manufactured Mixer Machine Our company Fusmar manufactured mixer machine ...

Dec. 19, 2019

By Zhengzhou Fusmar Machinery Co.,Ltd

Syngenta launches The Good Growth Plan

Six commitments to address critical challenges for the planet and its people Comprehensive and ambitious with measurable targets for 2020 Focus on resource efficiency, the environment and rural communities Syngenta today announced six commitments to address the global food security challenge. The Good Growth Plan has specific, ambitious and measurable targets which focus on boosting ...

Sep. 19, 2013

By Syngenta

Global grain production at record high despite extreme climatic events

Global grain production is expected to reach a record high of 2.4 billion tons in 2012, an increase of 1 percent from 2011 levels, according to new research conducted by the Worldwatch Institute’s Nourishing the Planet project (www.worldwatch.org) for the Institute’s Vital Signs Online service. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the production of ...

Sep. 25, 2012

By Worldwatch Institute

Continuing Education Workshops at Aquaculture 2019

Commercial Aquaponics Workshop Global demand for high quality proteins and vegetables has made aquaponics a viable option. With increased interest in these growing methods, it is difficult to find information and courses that are provided by proven commercial instructors. The U.S. Aquaculture Society, Auburn University and commercial producers have teamed up to host a full-day event. Best ...

May 24, 2018

By World Aquaculture Society

EU and FAO partner to help flood-affected Serbian farms rebuild

The European Union (EU) will partner with FAO to help small-scale farmers in Serbia recover from the devastating floods of the past spring. An EU grant of EUR 8 million, aimed at restoring the livelihoods of the most vulnerable farming families, was announced at a ceremony here today. Agriculture is the backbone of the rural economy in Serbia and an important source of income for the majority of ...

Jul. 25, 2014

By Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Climate-hit fisheries ‘can still meet demand in 2050’

Fish catches will need to increase by only 3.4 per cent to meet global dietary demand in 2050, according to a study predicting how climate change will affect marine ecosystems. The authors warn that achieving this will require the wider implementation of sustainable harvesting, such as technological developments to reduce dependence on wild stock for farmed fish feed, and more-effective ...

Mar. 31, 2014

By SciDev.Net

USSEC’s Indian Aquaculture Team Learns Production Technologies for New Fish Species in Vietnam

USSEC’s Southeast Asia (SEA) and Asia Subcontinent (ASC) regions teamed up to educate a team of 14 aquaculture entrepreneurs on hatchery and farm production technologies for new fish species. The focus was on a high value fish variety called the murrel, which fetches $4.50 – $ 7.00 per kilogram (whole fish), depending on the market region. This fish is easily farmed in China and SEA, ...

Jun. 13, 2016

By U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC)

Harper Government Supports National Livestock Traceability Database

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz today announced an investment of $7.5 million to the Canadian Agri Traceability Services to develop, implement and operate a national livestock traceability data service. This national traceability database will collect, maintain and manage information in accordance with national standards, federal and provincial regulations, and ...

Oct. 9, 2014

By Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

EnvironFlight LLC wins the ‘DSM Innovation Award in Aquaculture’ at AquaVision 2016

AquaVision and DSM Nutritional Products (DSM) are delighted to announce EnviroFlight LLCis the winner of the ‘DSM Innovation Award in Aquaculture’ at AquaVision 2016. The ‘DSM Innovation Award in Aquaculture’ was created to reflect DSM’s unique history and dedication to provide industry leading micronutrient innovations in aquaculture worldwide as well as the role ...

Jun. 5, 2016

By Skretting - Nutreco Group

Agriculture to 2050 – the challenges ahead

Agriculture must become more productive if it is to feed a much larger world population while responding to the daunting environmental challenges ahead, FAO Director-General Jacques Diouf said here today. Opening a two-day High-Level Expert Forum on How to Feed the World in 2050 Diouf told the 300 delegates that over the next 40 years: 'The combined effect of population growth, strong income ...

Oct. 13, 2009

By Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Principles for responsible agriculture and food investments are approved

Governments from around the world have approved a landmark set of principles meant to guide investment in agriculture and food systems, aimed at assuring that cross-border and corporate investment flows lead to improved food security and sustainability and respect the rights of farm and food workers. The Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems were approved by the ...

Oct. 16, 2014

By Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

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