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EU launches new computer model for policy changes on agriculture

Researchers from 15 European countries have come together to build a computer model that can evaluate the effects of policy changes on agriculture. This new model allows policy makers to investigate the likely effects of policy change on agriculture. Importantly, the model will allow the effects of policy to be examined at all scales, from farming in a single region to the whole European and ...

Feb. 15, 2008

By European Commission, Environment DG

Introducing system models into Ag Research

In order to develop sustainable agricultural systems that address environmental challenges, more quantitative guidance and site-specific decision tools must become available to producers. Field research requires a quantitative approach to ensure complex interacting factors are taken into account. Process level models of cropping systems are based on synthesis and quantification of important ...

Aug. 23, 2011

By Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)

CSIRO aiming to lead the world in agricultural modelling

The joint venture has been formed to further develop the Agricultural Production Systems Simulator (APSIM) – a computer simulation model which takes into account many of the factors affecting a farm’s success, including different plant, soil and management approaches, to inform on-farm management decisions. APSIM has a broad range of applications including: farming systems design, assessment of ...

Aug. 13, 2009

By CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

3rd Visca general assembly and 3rd Stakeholders workshop

The 3rd General Assembly of VISCA project, led by METEOSIM, will take place on 9th and 10th December 2019 in Barcelona. VISCA team members will meet in Barcelona to discuss about the last progresses of the VISCA project, while planning the coming challenges of the project for 2020. Also, the 3rd VISCA Stakeholders workshop will take place on 11th December 2019 in Barcelona. The event will ...

Dec. 11, 2019

By Meteosim S.L.

New book challenges statistics for agricultural sciences

A new and first of its kind book provides a practical guide for the use of modern statistical methods within agricultural and natural resources sciences. Analysis of Generalized Linear Mixed Models in the Agricultural and Natural Resources Sciences is being released world-wide at an important time of change in the research community. It demonstrates, through examples, the design and analysis of ...

Jan. 30, 2012

By Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)

New Release Featuring Feed Pricing Analysis

AMTS.Cattle.Pro is out as a new release! The official version is 4.11.0.0 and it includes a wonderfully helpful feature called the Feed Pricing Analysis Tool (FPA). This entirely new screen is accessible through either the Feeds screen or by selecting form the Tools drop-down in the program. Fred Rasmussen, our programmer who focuses on specialty tools, has been toiling away for a few months ...

Apr. 1, 2019

By Agricultural Modeling and Training Systems LLC (AMTS)

Japanese Professional Agro-Industrial Delegation to Visit Israel this Week

A delegation comprised of 25 executives and researchers from a variety of Japanese agricultural enterprises, arrived to Israel Sunday for a week-long visit. The visit's aim is to study the Israeli agricultural model and encourage cooperation between Israeli and Japanese agricultural sectors. During their stay the delegation will get acquainted with Israeli methods of greenhouses, desert ...

Nov. 27, 2014

By Kenes Exhibitions

New Feedbank Release: Italian Feedbank

AMTS.Cattle.Pro has released a new Feedbank for program use. As Sam indicated in his blog, AMTS is working with our distributors and users around the globe to develop regional feedbanks that have more accurate characterizations of local feed to improve diet formulation. Given the importance of accurate expression of feed traits for best modeling (see Sam’s The Nutritionist talk from June ...

Dec. 1, 2018

By Agricultural Modeling and Training Systems LLC (AMTS)

AMTS.Cattle.Pro v 4.14.0 Release Small Ruminants

The primary focus of the release is the incorporation of a small ruminant model–Sheep and Goats! This screen as many of the same features of the Cattle screen–you can create, rename, copy, reorder, and delete sheep and goat groups just as you can cattle groups. The input categories allow you to tailor the information to animal type and specific details for lactating sheep, dry sheep, ...

Jan. 1, 2020

By Agricultural Modeling and Training Systems LLC (AMTS)

Converted Organics is Growing Up: Company Announces the Acquisition of Vertical Farming Pioneer, TerraSphere Systems

BOSTON, Mass., Nov., 2010-- Converted Organics Inc., (Nasdaq:COIN) announced today that the Company has closed on the acquisition of 95% of the membership interests in TerraSphere Systems, LLC, a rapidly growing pioneer in the vertical farming market. Converted Organics Inc. entered into an agreement to acquire TerraSphere Systems, LLC on July 6, 2010. This acquisition was approved by Converted ...

Nov. 18, 2010

By Converted Organics Inc.

Sankalp - A commitment to deliver

Sankalp 2009, an amazing show, presented by Intellecap, The Rockfeller Foundation, NABARD, Rural Innovations Network, Rianta, Tie, VCCircle and their untiring team members in Bombay on 27th & 28th April, 2009 at Taj Lands End. It was an excellent opportunity for the enterprises engaged in the activities of education, health care, environment & clean energy, agriculture and scalable social ...

May 5, 2009

By Eco Recycling Ltd

Golden N174 celebrates “Golden Tractor for Design 2016” award

Valtra’s Unlimited Studio has put the finishing touches on a golden N Series tractor that will be displayed this spring at special events and exhibitions. Customers can also order the same Unlimited specifications for their own tractors. The specially equipped Valtra N174 can be identified by its bright golden graphics, tinted windows, the golden award logos on the side window and ...

Feb. 24, 2016

By Valtra Inc. - part of AGCO Corporation

Converted Organics Announces New TerraSphere Licensee, Eco-Leaf Farms

BOSTON, July 6, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Converted Organics Inc. (Nasdaq:COIN) announced today that TerraSphere Systems, LLC continues to build momentum with its vertical farming business by signing a new licensee for the Atlantic Provinces (New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador). Under the agreement, Eco-Leaf Farms will take over the license previously sold ...

Jul. 6, 2011

By Converted Organics Inc.

Food security may be increased by new agricultural production modeling

Farmers are used to optimizing crop production on their own lands. They do soil tests to choose the right amount of fertilizers to apply, and they sometimes plant row crops on some fields while keeping others in pasture. But is it possible to optimize production across a much bigger area—say, the whole East Coast of the United States? That’s the question a team of USDA-ARS scientists ...

May 5, 2014

By American Society of Agronomy

A call for nominations: Glynwood`s 8th national harvest awards

Glynwood is calling for nominations for its eighth annual Harvest Awards. The Awards recognize farmers, individuals, organizations, and businesses across the United States that demonstrate innovation and leadership in support of regional agriculture and sustainable food systems. Please help us recognize outstanding work from around the country by nominating someone whose work you admire. This ...

May 13, 2010

By CSRwire - Corporate Social Responsibility Newswire

Multiple datasets combined to make first global cropland and field size maps

A global cropland percentage map and a global field size map have been created for the first time to guide scientists and policymakers interested in global agricultural modelling and assessment. Both maps are for the baseline year 2005 and combined multiple data sets from global, regional and national levels to achieve a high level of accuracy and 1 km2 resolution. As the global population ...

Oct. 22, 2015

By European Commission, Environment DG

Can the Dutch National Ecological Network meet its goals?

Ecological networks connect areas of habitat to prevent biodiversity loss and have been established across Europe. The ambitious Dutch National Ecological Network aims to span 728 500 hectares by 2025. In this study, researchers explored the feasibility of this goal in the context of climate and policy changes. Biodiversity loss continues worldwide. Ecological networks aim to halt this process ...

Jul. 16, 2015

By European Commission, Environment DG

European Commission activates exceptional measures to further support European farmers in crisis

"This is a package of measures which can have a material and positive impact on European agricultural markets and it should now be given the chance to succeed." The European Commission is announcing today an additional package of exceptional measures using all the tools made available in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to support EU farmers while safeguarding the EU internal market. The ...

Mar. 14, 2016

By Europa Press Room

AGRITECHNICA 2019

From 10 to 16 November Agritechnica 2019 will take place in Hannover (Germany). TMC CANCELA presents itself with a new brand restyling and with a wide representation of Mulchers at the most important international trade fair for agricultural machinery in the sector worldwide, with a participation of 2,900 exhibitors distributed in 23 pavilions at the fairgrounds in Hanover and with more than ...

Oct. 25, 2019

By TMC Cancela

BBI South Dealer Spotlight: Sussex Irrigation

Sussex Irrigation, headquartered in the central Delaware town of Laurel, is BBI’s key dealer partner for the Eastern Shore region of northern Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. David Brown, the company’s owner, has built a solid business in delivering Zimmatic irrigation systems to Eastern Shore farmers, offering high levels of precision in watering of crops. About 10 years ago, Brown ...

Oct. 10, 2013

By Salford Barron & Brothers International (BBI)

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