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Basin plan does not provide security for dairy farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) and United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) refute claims made by the Federal Minister for Water David Littleproud yesterday that the Basin Plan has provided security for the dairy industry. “The Minister’s comments are a complete insult to the Victorian dairy industry. They show just how out of touch with farmers the Federal Government ...
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Protections against farm trespass and theft strengthened by federal government
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) congratulates the Morrison-McCormack Government for introducing a Bill in the first sitting week that will strengthen protections for Australian farmers against trespass, theft and other property offences. “I commend the Federal Government for prioritising the protection of farmers against those wishing to incite trespass on farms, property damage, or ...
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It’s membership renewal time
It’s time to renew your annual subscription with SPAA and we’ve made it even easier by completing it all online from the SPAA website https://spaa.com.au/membership/ usingcredit card or Paypal facilities. Our price remains unchanged and you would have noticed more communications coming from our office via a now monthly e-newsletter and a 4th edition of Precision Ag News. With our ...
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Meet our new project officer
SPAA (the) Society of Precision Agriculture Australia is pleased to announce its newest appointment with Ms Kristin Murdock as the association’s new PA project officer. SPAA Executive officer Dr Nicole Dimos said, “This exciting position established by SPAA is the result of having to meet the demands of the industry. We are seeing tremendous growth in PA nationally, and this ...
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PlantSensors` new PS-TDP8 Sap flow system
PlantSensors developed the latest PS-TDP8 sap flow system to benefit from the new features of the latest Campbell Scientifics' CR1000 loggers. This new system can directly monitor 8 sap flow sensors. Meanwhile PlantSensors also developed the PS-PS12 Power supply unit at constant current specially designed for the Granier sap flow system. This new system has been successfully tested in the hot ...
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AWIA Youth Committee Applications
We are seeking young women who are passionate about our industry to be apart of our Inaugural AWiA Youth Committee. As a Committee member, you will have the opportunity to network and seek mentorship while having a positive impact on the next generation of women in ag.Seven young women will be selected to be apart of this inaugural committee and must commit to developing AWiA Youth for a period ...
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Committed to Co-ops: How Doing Business with Co-ops Is an Investment
A commitment to co-ops is a commitment to your business future, knowing you will never be alone. Support is possibly one of the greatest purposes of true cooperation – to provide grower-owners with the tools they need to keep their farming operations viable and profitable. Whether it is dividends that help carry you through a tough year or advocating for strong farm legislation, ...
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SMART BROILER CHAIN OPTIMIZER™ taking broiler planning to a next level
Porphyrio NV will introduce their newest development at VIV Utrecht: The Smart Broiler Chain Optimizer ™. With this solution Porphyrio NV targets the integrated processor market. The Smart Broiler Chain Optimizer ™ enables online planning of the live broiler supply to the processing plant, based on the most accurate body weight and costing predictions. By using the Smart Broiler Chain ...
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Four risks of using fertilizer
Fertilizers are increasingly popular because they successfully support plant growth and increase the yield. But what are the dangers of overusing fertilizers? Did you know that too much fertilization might cause “fertilizer burn”? Read below more about the negative effects of using fertilizer without knowing your soil’s nutrient needs. No optimal yield due to under- or ...
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5 challenges that will influence food production towards 2050
Today there are 7.7 billion people inhabiting the earth. It is expected that this will increase with another 2.2 billion people till 2050, meaning that 10 billion people need to be fed in 2050. How can we feed all these people and what will food producers all over the world have to face in the upcoming years? Increase food production per acre To feed the 10 billion people that will ...
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M.A.D perform a new business plan for the development of a new turkey meat production complex in Fergana Region, Uzbekistan
The new plan will be ready by the end of 2018 and the construction of the complex will take place during ...
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The first phase of the advanced industrial turkey meat production project has been launched on the basis of Novotroitskiy poultry farm Vostochnaya.
Currently it is the only project of such kind in the Orenburg region. Today project production capacity amounts to 20 thousand tons per year. Currently the first stage of reconstruction for capacity of 5000 tons per year has been completed. Planned to be built additional 3 sites. Today poultry farm employs more than 300 people. There are vacancies for 126 jobs. Average salary amounts to 12 to ...
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JSC Poultry Farm Vostochnay is planned to be inovated
Yuri Berg talks about the industrial future of the east district of the region. Today Governor Yuri Berg worked in the east district of the region. At the eight in the morning he was at the JSC Poultry Farm " Vostochnay ". 3 years ago Company shareholders have decided to redirect production from commercial eggs to turkey meat production . Project for three million rubles will be implemented ...
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Silver Bullet’s Horticulture Division at Two Upcoming Michigan Events!
Tech displays, consultation and a presentation on Cannabis Cultivation Water Management Best Practices for Michigan growers… Join Silver Bullet Water Treatment at two Michigan events over the next week to learn more about how our products, services, lab capabilities and consultation can benefit your controlled indoor environment cannabis or leafy green cultivation system. Silver ...
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Engage showcase cutting edge technologies at The National Fruit Show
2018 will see Fruit Nutrition experts Engage Agro take a larger presence at the National Fruit Show and its focus will be on showcasing their cutting edge technologies for fruit crops. Pome and stone fruits are a key focus for the Engage Agro Group across the world as so many Engage technologies have been created specifically to provide optimum efficacy on those crops. Across Europe, Engage ...
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And there`s a potato wearing a cowboy hat
Three Minnesota teens develop a curriculum to teach 3rd- to 5th-graders the science and value of GMO ...
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HCIA Annual Meeting 2018
Mahalo to all who attended our 2018 HCIA annual meeting held May 23 at the Honolulu Country Club! This year’s meeting theme was “Sharing the Promise, Potential and Progress of Our Industry.” That theme represents not just our member HCIA companies, but of all those involved in Hawaii’s agricultural industry. We had several exciting speakers at our annual meeting, along ...
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Underlying motives fuel pesticide bills
It’s that time of year again in the Legislature. In the session that’s just a couple of weeks old, 29 pesticide-related bills have been introduced, but many use stealth techniques to attack the cultivation of genetically engineered crops in addition to further restricting pesticide. That’s one less than during the last session, though it’s not really progress. Some of ...
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ERMO ad Agritechnica 2019
ERMO will be present from 10th to the 16th of November at Agritechnica 2019 . The important trade fair in Hannover, Germany, will be an opportunity for dialogue and discussion with companies and professionals from all over the world. At the world's leading trade fair for agricultural technology, all the industry leaders present their innovations. ERMO could not miss it. We will be waiting for ...
By ERMO S.p.A.
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Danakali’s Colluli project: Primed to begin construction
ASX-listed potash developer Danakali is moving its world-class Colluli potash project closer towards development. Comfortably proven to be able to produce sulphate of potash (SOP) – a premium grade of fertiliser – over an almost 200 year mine life, the company has optionality to expand Colluli’s product suite with a host of potentially viable future products being explored. ...
By VUKA Group
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