Livestock News in Agriculture XPRThttps://www.agriculture-xprt.com/livestock/newsLivestock News in Agriculture XPRThttps://www.agriculture-xprt.com/images/logo.gifhttps://www.agriculture-xprt.com/livestock/newsLivestock News in Agriculture XPRTLifeasible Updated Its Offerings for Insecticidal Proteinshttps://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/lifeasible-updated-its-offerings-for-insecticidal-proteins-1141544<![CDATA[Lifeasible, a leading provider of innovative agricultural solutions, is pleased to announce the expansion and enhancement of its offerings for insecticidal proteins. With a commitment to sustainable and effective pest control, Lifeasible continues to develop and provide cutting-edge solutions to address the challenges faced by farmers and growers worldwide. Insect pests pose a significant threat to global agriculture, causing substantial yield losses and economic damage. Traditional methods of pest control often involve the use of chemical pesticides, which can have adverse effects on the environment and human health. In response to these challenges, Lifeasible has been at the forefront of developing insecticidal proteins as a safe and sustainable alternative. Insecticidal proteins are naturally occurring compounds derived from various sources, including bacteria, plants, and fungi. These proteins have shown remarkable efficacy in controlling a wide range of insect pests while minimizing the impact on beneficial organisms and the environment. Lifeasible's updated offerings for insecticidal proteins include a diverse range of products that cater to the specific needs of different crops and pests. One of the key highlights of Lifeasible's updated offerings is the inclusion of novel insecticidal proteins derived from Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). Bt proteins have long been recognized for their exceptional insecticidal properties and have been widely used in organic and integrated pest management systems. Lifeasible's Bt-based insecticidal proteins offer enhanced efficacy against a broad spectrum of insect pests, including caterpillars, beetles, and mosquitoes. Furthermore, Lifeasible has expanded its range of insecticidal proteins derived from plant sources. These proteins are extracted from plants that naturally produce toxins to defend against insect attacks. By harnessing the power of these plant-derived proteins, Lifeasible provides farmers with an effective and environmentally friendly solution to combat pests. The updated offerings include: Recombinant Bacillus thuringiensis cry3B Protein, Recombinant Bacillus thuringiensis cry1ab Protein, Recombinant Bacillus thuringiensis Vip3A Protein, Recombinant Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1F Protein, Recombinant Bacillus thuringiensis Vip3Aa19 Protein, Recombinant Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1Ia Protein&hellip; Lifeasible's commitment to innovation and sustainability is reflected in its continuous research and development efforts. The company's team of scientists and experts work tirelessly to identify and develop new insecticidal proteins with improved efficacy and specificity. By staying at the forefront of scientific advancements, Lifeasible ensures that farmers have access to the latest and most effective solutions for pest control. "We are excited to announce the expansion of our offerings for insecticidal proteins," said Isla, one of the representative speakers from Lifeasible. "At Lifeasible, we are dedicated to providing farmers with sustainable and effective solutions to protect their crops. Our updated range of insecticidal proteins reflects our commitment to innovation and our mission to contribute to a more sustainable agriculture." To know more detailed information about the insecticidal proteins provided by Lifeasible, please visit https://www.lifeasible.com/category/products/insecticidal-proteins/. ]]>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/lifeasible-updated-its-offerings-for-insecticidal-proteins-1141544pest controlsustainable agricultureBacillusgrowercrop protectionagriculture innovationplant producerinsecticidecrop pestplant bacteriaplant fungiagriculture yieldinsect farmingintegrated pest managementpesticide chemicalagriculture solutionhuman healthadvanced agricultureInsect farming seems to be such a good business opportunity, that even the notorious “Iron Man” Robert Downey Jr cannot pass it uphttps://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/insect-farming-seems-to-be-such-a-good-business-opportunity-that-even-the-notorious-iron-man-robert--1053992<![CDATA[Insect farming seems to be such a good business opportunity, that even the notorious &ldquo;Iron Man&rdquo; cannot pass it up. Robert Downey Jr. is the latest investor of one of the biggest insect farms being built in Northern France: the nutritional and environmental benefits of bugs are well-established, which has prompted many companies to find the most effective solution for insect protein extraction to meet the growing demand for an alternate source of protein. One such example would be the ISS AGRI, from a company known as Celitron: a cutting-edge piece of equipment that helps businesses process all proteins and fats from edible insects (such as mealworms) right at the site of their bug farms.]]>Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0100https://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/insect-farming-seems-to-be-such-a-good-business-opportunity-that-even-the-notorious-iron-man-robert--1053992edible insectinsect farminginsect proteinmealwormFarming for Water With Severn Trenthttps://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/farming-for-water-with-severn-trent-1141475<![CDATA[It&rsquo;s an inescapable fact these days that freshwater ecosystems around the UK are being put under increasing amounts of pressure, with climate change, extreme weather events, population growth, urbanisation, water mismanagement and pollution all taking their toll on both water quality and water quantity. One of the leading sources of impact is agriculture, with river health affected by the likes of fertilisers, manure, herbicides, pesticides and fungicides, all of which can be very difficult to trace and attribute. When high quantities of nutrients make their way into the water from animal waste and fertilisers, it can cause excessive growth of aquatic plants &ndash; known as eutrophication. This then leads to hypoxia, where the water becomes too low in oxygen to support aquatic life, or dead zones, as they&rsquo;re also known. Furthermore, algal blooms can also develop, producing biotoxins that can kill fish and even cause human diseases. Water quality can also be affected by excessive nitrate levels in drinking water, which can lead to blue baby syndrome (where infants experience low oxygen levels), as well as low birth weight. Ensuring that farmers and others in the industry are up to date with all the latest innovative solutions available to protect river health and drinking water quality is one of the most effective ways to ensure success. To this end, water supplier Severn Trent &ndash; which supplies 4.6 million households and businesses across the Midlands and Wales &ndash; has been operating its catchment management programme Farming for Water for the last ten years, working directly with more than 5,000 farmers to date and providing over 1,500 grants to help them operate more sustainably.]]>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/farming-for-water-with-severn-trent-1141475climate changewater supplydrinking watersoil testingdrinking water qualityland managementsoil erosionfreshwater ecosystemanimal wastenutrient runoffrainwater harvestingwater qualityalgae bloomclimate change eventnitrate in waterwater managementleach into groundwaterdrinking water leadpesticide and fungicidewaterwaynutrient levelsoil fertilitycrop applicatorcover cropnitrate in drinking watersoil fertility optimizationnitrate level in drinking watercover croppingcrop healtharablesoil losswater contaminantsoil testwater contaminationlivestock grazingfarm waterpesticide applicatorcrop coversoil improvementhuman diseaseUrban Crop Solutions Ranked #4 in Fact Company’s List of Most Innovative Companieshttps://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/urban-crop-solutions-ranked-4-in-fact-company-s-list-of-most-innovative-companies-1120648<![CDATA[Urban Crop Solutions has been named the fourth Most Innovative company in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa by Fast Company. The only indoor farming company to be named in this category, it stood out for the launch of PharmSpeeTM &ndash; a platform enabling the use of plants, instead of animal cells or synthetic materials, for the production of ingredients for the biopharmaceutical, life science, cosmetics, or feed industry. Aside from lowered production costs, the use of the PharmSpeeTM platform drastically reduces production cycles, and time-to-market. As an end-to-end indoor farming solutions provider, Urban Crop Solutions has been investing heavily in their technology and growth solutions, as well as their research centre and Research &amp; Innovation stream since their establishment in 2014. Aside from producing and supplying plant factories for commercial use or external research purposes, Urban Crop Solutions carries out both contract and in-house research at their very own research centre in Belgium. Through research carried out here, and observing demand from their biopharmaceutical customers, they launched their PharmSpeeTM platform. PharmSpeeTM is essentially a platform whereby, plants that are grown inside a UCS growth chamber become &ndash; via the process of agroinfiltration in a closed and controlled environment &ndash; the carrier of the molecule for their intended end-application (i.e., plant-based vaccines, proteins, or growth factors, etc.). PharmSpeeTM combines a scientifically proven and validated method, with Urban Crop Solutions&rsquo; own plant science expertise and technology, to successfully replace a traditionally animal-based practice with plants. All the while drastically reducing the high production cost associated with using animal-based bioreactors, lowering production cycles from 6-12 weeks to 5-6 weeks, and therefore ultimate time-to-market in a more resource-efficient manner. &ldquo;Our entire company ethos is based on harnessing the power of plants. We have observed in recent years, more interest in plant-based solutions, most noticeably coming from the biotech sector. By providing clients a growing platform for the production of their applications, our experience and expertise in indoor vertical farming delivers a high value add&rdquo; explains Dr Oscar Navarrete, Chief Science Officer at Urban Crop Solutions. The World&rsquo;s Most Innovative Companies is Fast Company&rsquo;s signature franchise and one of its most highly anticipated editorials of the year. It provides a first-hand look at the inspiring and innovative efforts of companies across all sectors of the economy. Aside from an impressive ranking on the Fast Company&rsquo;s prestigious list, Urban Crop Solutions has accumulated numerous awards and recognitions in recent years, and has been making frequent reappearances in distinguished annual sector rankings such as FoodTech 500, and the AgTech Breakthrough Awards. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re thrilled to see our efforts paying off, and honoured to join the ranks of OpenAI, Microsoft, NASA, and numerous other new and innovative companies with this recognition. We have always believed that what we do is for a better tomorrow, and are happy to see that others believe it too&rdquo; added Maarten Vandecruys, Founder &amp; CTO of Urban Crop Solutions. ]]>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/urban-crop-solutions-ranked-4-in-fact-company-s-list-of-most-innovative-companies-1120648bioreactorplant science technologyanimal productionvertical farmingfeed industryplant scienceindoor vertical farmingindoor farmingplant vaccinationbiotechnology industrylife sciencebiopharmaceuticalbiopharmaceutical researchlife science industryvaccine basedvertical indoor farmingvaccinationcosmetic industryAgTechGerard Marneth becomes new CEO of Adifohttps://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/gerard-marneth-becomes-new-ceo-of-adifo-1017069<![CDATA[Adifo NV has appointed Gerard Marneth as CEO. He succeeds Alex Roelvink who became interim CEO in July 2017. Marneth has extensive experience in guiding IT oriented companies in a growth phase and expanding both their market leadership and international expansion. It is Adifo&rsquo;s ambition to grow its expertise in the food and feed industry together with its customers while helping those customers excel in product leadership.]]>Mon, 09 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0100https://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/gerard-marneth-becomes-new-ceo-of-adifo-1017069feed industryBrazil approves latest Forest Codehttps://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/brazil-approves-latest-forest-code-292280<![CDATA[After two years of negotiations, the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved the country's controversial 'Forest Code'. The legislationregulates land use and allows for the creation of boundaries within which native vegetation should be preserved. Changes to the legislation were first proposed ten years ago, and a decision in March was delayed (see Delay for Brazil's Forest Code in Spanish). This week (25 April) the text was approved 274 votes to 184, with two deputies choosing to abstain. It has already attracted criticism from environmental advocates, including WWF, and comes in the run-up to the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in June. The updated code states that agricultural activities that were started in permanent areas of preservation (APP in Spanish) by 22 July 2008 can continue to be carried out. Controversially, it also allows for reserve areas in the Amazon to be reduced from 80 per cent to 50 per cent, as long as the state where the reduction is planned maintains 65 per cent of protected areas and if local legislation permits a reduction in reserve area. It also reduces protection for land&ndash;river interfaces in APP. According to the code, for rivers that are no wider than five metres, landowners need only to preserve a band of land 15 metres on either side &mdash; scaled back from 30 metres. No rules were set for larger rivers. Agriculturalists have welcomed the new legislation. Carlos Sperotto, vice-president of the Agriculture and Livestock Confederation of Brazil (CNA), said on the organisation's website that the code's approval is "a big step, allowing producers [access] to an unprecedented framework of legal certainty and legitimate activity, because before we were all in a state of vulnerability". The CNA's president, Ahasuerus Dock Veronez commented: "This new legislation ... recognises the importance of the agricultural sector to the Brazilian economy." But Jos&eacute; Ant&ocirc;nio Aleixo da Silva, director of the Brazilian Society for the Advancement of Science (SBPC) said he was disappointed with the code. Da Silva coordinated a working group of the SBPC and the Brazilian Academy of Science that prepared a document to inform discussions on the code among parliamentarians and stakeholders. "It was a battle among political parties and between the big farmers and the environmental sectors at the parliament; those with the strongest numbers won," he told SciDev.Net. "In our view, the traditional communities and small farmers also should have a different treatment, instead of [being treated] in the same way as agricultural producers." The code is now subject to approval by President Dilma Rousseff.]]>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100https://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/brazil-approves-latest-forest-code-292280sustainable developmentlivestockagriculture productionland usetraditional farmingforesteragriculture produceforest codelivestock agricultureforestlandvegetablesHAI and EHA Strengthen Partnership, Plan European Rotors 2022 Showhttps://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/hai-and-eha-strengthen-partnership-plan-european-rotors-2022-show-1091990<![CDATA[Helicopter Association International (HAI) and European Helicopter Association (EHA) are pleased to announce the latest advancement in the partnership between the two VTOL organizations. In a gesture symbolizing their developing partnership, HAI has branded an office at its headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, with the EHA logo. Effective Monday, March 14, 2022, this space in the Washington, D.C., suburbs will also provide EHA and its members with a location to work and hold meetings when in the area. &ldquo;While providing EHA with an office may not seem significant, it is symbolic of the strengthening relationship between our two organizations,&rdquo; says James Viola, president and CEO of HAI. &ldquo;We have identified many areas of mutual interest where our associations can work together,&rdquo; says EHA Chairman Christian Muller. &ldquo;Having a physical space for use by EHA staff and our members when in Washington is much appreciated, and I believe it will be well used.&rdquo; EHA and HAI produced a short video commemorating their partnership, which is available here. The organizations are also pleased to announce that HAI will serve as the primary service provider for EUROPEAN ROTORS - THE VTOL SHOW AND SAFETY CONFERENCE 2022. HAI will be responsible for marketing the show and for providing both exhibitor and attendee services. EUROPEAN ROTORS 2021 featured 160 exhibiting companies, 4,500 visitors, and an exceptional educational program. The 2022 show will take place in Cologne, Germany, November 8&ndash;10, K&ouml;lnmesse, hall 8, jointly organized by EHA and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The show director, Dr. Frank Liemandt, will be joined this year by Rudolf Pilz, who is charged with supporting the sales efforts for the show. Representatives from HAI, led by Rob Volmer, HAI&rsquo;s vice president of Marketing Communications, will partner with EHA to produce and promote the show. HAI previously supported the EHA team for the first edition of the show. &ldquo;The feedback we got from our debut at last year&rsquo;s show and the overall concept was extremely positive. This is directly reflected in the bookings for our second edition: we already have about 70 companies confirmed,&rdquo; says Dr. Liemandt. &ldquo;Leading OEMs will participate in our show, including Airbus, Bell, Leonardo, and Safran, who are members of our EHA Steering Committee. Other participants include Aerometals, Boeing Global Services, Pratt &amp; Whitney, Robinson Helicopter Company, and RUAG, just to name a few.&rdquo; During HAI HELI-EXPO 2022 in Dallas, Texas, EHA and HAI hosted a joint sales lounge, where potential exhibitors at EUROPEAN ROTORS 2022 received a 10% discount for making their booth reservations on-site. The key to producing this exceptional event is collaboration,&rdquo; says EHA Executive Director Isabella Abbate. &ldquo;EHA&rsquo;s partnership with HAI joins two experienced, talented organizations with a proven history of producing well-attended shows of the highest caliber. Additionally, our steering committee, consisting of EHA&rsquo;s industry, national helicopter association representatives, and EASA, is already a strong team, made even more capable by the unique network HAI brings to the table.&rdquo; To highlight and support the individual rotorcraft &amp; VTOL business in different European regions, EHA will begin alternating locations to other venues in Europe for the 2023 and 2024 editions. Starting in 2025, the show will rotate between Cologne one year and other European cities the next.]]>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/hai-and-eha-strengthen-partnership-plan-european-rotors-2022-show-1091990hay produceraviation safetyIMechE recognition for Renishaw engineerhttps://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/imeche-recognition-for-renishaw-engineer-684686<![CDATA[Global engineering company, Renishaw is celebrating the success of its CNC applications engineer, Tom Silvey, who received the Frederic Barnes Waldron award handed out by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Silvey studied mechanical engineering at the University of South Wales and graduated with a First Class degree in 2016. The prize is awarded on behalf of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers on the recommendation of the head of department at each university. Every year, the award is handed out to an outstanding undergraduate student who is an affiliate member of the IMechE and is studying towards an IMechE accredited degree. This isn't the first time that Silvey, who has been employed by Renishaw for the past five years, has been recognised for his academic achievements. In 2012, Silvey won Outstanding Apprentice of the Year in Gloucestershire's Apprenticeships Awards for completing major design projects within Renishaw. "Graduating with a First in Mechanical Engineering is a huge achievement for me, especially because I completed my studies while working," explained Silvey. "Attending university on a full-time basis didn't seem right for me. When Renishaw presented me with the opportunity to work alongside my studies, I knew this was the best fit for me. The company not only funded my degree, but also gave me all the time I needed to complete university projects. "Renishaw employees are given so many opportunities &mdash; studying is just one of them. While working for Renishaw, I've also worked on a selection of groundbreaking engineering projects overseas." This is not the first time a Renishaw apprentice has been highly commended by an industry trade body. In 2014, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) awarded Renishaw's Senior Development Engineer, Lucy Ackland its Women's Engineering Society Prize for her work in additive manufacturing and STEM engagement, during the Young Woman Engineer of the Year awards ceremony. To find out more about Renishaw's apprenticeships and current vacancies, visit the company's website.]]>Mon, 05 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0100https://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/imeche-recognition-for-renishaw-engineer-684686stall doorBrent Barnes earns professional engineering registrationhttps://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/brent-barnes-earns-professional-engineering-registration-378224<![CDATA[PROCESS is pleased to announce that Brent Barnes, working out of the Oak Ridge, Tennessee office, has just recently completed the requirements for and been awarded his P.E. license for the state of Tennessee. We congratulate Brent on achieving this significant accomplishment. Brent is currently working on a large scale process design project within our nuclear services group.]]>Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0100https://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/brent-barnes-earns-professional-engineering-registration-378224stall doorReference: goat stable in the Netherlandshttps://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/reference-goat-stable-in-the-netherlands-673580<![CDATA[JH Automatic bedding distribution system in a goat stable in the Netherlands. This farmer has expanded his existing goat stable with another one, to a total of 1.200 goats. He has chosen to install a JH system consisting of two robots &ndash; one for each stable &ndash; and one central filling station, a JH Bale Opener, where both robots collect straw. Due to national animal welfare regulations we have installed the JH Bale Opener on weighing cells that are connected to an app, documenting the amount of straw distributed to the goats every day. Apart from securing his animals a dry, even layer of bedding and very high standards, when it comes to animal welfare, this farmer is now saving 250 kg straw a day. With the current price of 80 &euro; / ton, that is a total of 7,300 &euro; / year savings on his straw bedding! JH Automatic bedding distribution goat stable]]>Thu, 08 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0100https://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/reference-goat-stable-in-the-netherlands-673580bale openerstraw collectinganimal welfarestraw bedgoatstraw beddinggoat stableFix the real problem: end America’s energy vulnerabilityhttps://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/fix-the-real-problem-end-america-s-energy-vulnerability-175551<![CDATA[Three writers from the centre for American Progress, one of the most influential policy think tanks in the US, have written a compelling argument for America to wean itself from its addiction to oil.]]>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100https://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/fix-the-real-problem-end-america-s-energy-vulnerability-175551weanweaningNatcore Technology Issues Shares To Consultanthttps://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/natcore-technology-issues-shares-to-consultant-668022<![CDATA[Natcore Technology Inc. (TSX-V: NXT; OTCQB: NTCXF) &mdash; Further to the company&rsquo;s press release dated June 21, 2016, Natcore Technology confirms that it has issued 400,000 common shares in exchange for legal services rendered. The securities issued are subject to a four-month hold period ending on November 7, 2016. The securities were registered in the United States pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form F-1 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and granted effective on June 22, 2016.]]>Wed, 06 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0100https://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/natcore-technology-issues-shares-to-consultant-668022renderingrendering serviceWaterlogic sponsors Olympianhttps://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/waterlogic-sponsors-olympian-37433<![CDATA[Waterlogic has proudly sponsored French Olympic equestrian competitor Didier Dhennin, rider of bay mare 'Ismène du Temple,' in his quest at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.Dhennin competed in both Individual and Team Eventing equestrian events including Dressage, Cross Country, and Jumping elements from the 9-12th of August. He placed a remarkable 6th in the Eventing Individual Jumping Final.More details about Mr. Dhennin’s impressive Olympic participation and results are available at the official website of the Olympic Games at: http://en.beijing2008.cn/sports/equestrian/.“We are pleased to have supported the Olympic spirit via our sponsorship of this local athlete in his Olympic endeavour. Fuelled by Waterlogic water and sheer determination he has made it to the top of his sport. He embodies exceptional sportsmanship and perseverance. For this we are delighted to be part of his supporting team,” noted Vincent Goeklaere, Managing Director of Waterlogic France.]]>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100https://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/waterlogic-sponsors-olympian-37433equestrianWelcome to 8 newcomers in Windfit communityhttps://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/welcome-to-8-newcomers-in-windfit-community-899519<![CDATA[Wishing a warm welcome to the 8 #Windfit community newcomers Cubico, Elicio, Eurowatt, EWE, Innovent, Naturgy, Tenergie, Voltalia. We're happy to see you join the family, now present in 12 countries and celebrating 1GW of monitored #windturbines for performance optimization and lifetime preservation.]]>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0100https://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/welcome-to-8-newcomers-in-windfit-community-899519ewesKannamill Pilot Serieshttps://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/kannamill-pilot-series-1081411<![CDATA[The KannaMill Pilot Series offers a throughput range of 500 &ndash; 1,000 lbs/hr. Various models within our KannaMill, 13 and WA equipment lines fall within this range. The three different hammer mill styles can tackle a wide range of applications including, but not be limited to; flower and trim for extraction, pre-rolls, and fresh frozen. This series works best for operations more than 10 acres. Full plant material can be processed through our 13 hammer mill which comes with a user friendly 45-degree infeed chute and an integral fan built on to the shaft of the motor. This mill offers a low footprint and can be tied into most existing Cyclone&rsquo;s for material separation. We have a current customer, a New York state farmer, that utilizes our 13 model hammer mill to break down Hemp biomass to achieve a uniform particle size for various applications including animal bedding and building insulation. This rugged model is built to work through tough and aggressive plant matter. Reach out to us today to learn more about our Pilot Series and which equipment line would work best for your application.]]>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/kannamill-pilot-series-1081411hammer millplanting materialanimal beddingparticle sizingbedding animalhemp biomasshempMaking more from forage: Bishop Burton farm walk 18 Febhttps://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/making-more-from-forage-bishop-burton-farm-walk-18-feb-466159<![CDATA[Realising the true value of forage this coming season will come under the microscope at a farm walk staged at Bishop Burton College, Beverley on Wednesday 18 February. Organised by the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers and animal nutrition company, Volac, the event will focus on how to optimise the value of silage swards &ndash; what varieties to grow and how, when to cut, how to clamp and to keep cool in order to maximise the quantity and quality of silage, improve potential intakes and ultimately enhance performance from forage. Speakers include independent consultant Dr Dave Davies, Volac&rsquo;s Daniel Robinson and Neil Birkett, Germinal&rsquo;s Iain Eadie and Bishop Burton College farm manager, Phil Richardson who will discuss how making both quantity and quality forage are a priority for unit&rsquo;s 120 cow dairy herd and his plans for further improvement. &ldquo;All livestock farmers have potential to improve their forage making and make further cost savings,&rdquo; says Volac&rsquo;s Daniel Robinson. &ldquo;A 1,000 tonne clamp, or 2,000 500kg bales of silage, analysing 30% dry matter (DM) contains 300 tonnes of DM worth over &pound;30,000. &ldquo;However, average DM losses are running at up to 4% from wilting, up to 5% is lost filling the clamp and between 2% to 15% during storage. Effluent losses amount to up to 8% and feed-out losses of up to 15% from silage face to feed trough. Consequently, it goes without saying that optimal practice to minimise losses at every step of the process makes good financial sense.&rdquo;]]>Fri, 30 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0100https://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/making-more-from-forage-bishop-burton-farm-walk-18-feb-466159microscopefarm managementlivestockforagesilageanimal nutritionsilage qualitysilage quality improvementdairy herdherddairy farmdairy cowdairy cow herddairy nutritionforage qualitylivestock farminggerminationbaled silagesilage feedsilage feedingsilage balingsilage drycow herdeffluent storagesilage troughherd planningAgrofuturo 2018, Bogotahttps://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/agrofuturo-2018-bogota-801418<![CDATA[Expo Agrofuturo is the leading Business and Knowledge Platform for the Agro industry in Latin America. It has become the most relevant business hub, providing significant value as the venue where supply and demand unite, and all sector ecosystems involving producers, livestock, farming product and service agencies converge. It is also a venue where productive chain stakeholders find strategic partners, distributors and representatives for their products. Be a part of a renowned event gathering the most influential stakeholders in Livestock and Farming starting August 22 through 24 in Corferias, Bogot&aacute;. Agrofuturo 2018 in figures Over 450 participating companies Over 25.000 national visitors Over 1.200 international visitors Over 30 visiting countries Over USD 320 million in business prospects IRRI AL TAL will be presenting in Agrofuturo in collaboration with its local Colombian representative and dealer, PSIrrigacion Agrofuturo 2018 in figures Over 450 participating companies Over 25.000 national visitors Over 1.200 international visitors Over 30 visiting countries Over USD 320 million in business prospects IRRI AL TAL will be presenting in Agrofuturo in collaboration with its local Colombian representative and dealer, PSIrrigacion]]>Wed, 15 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0100https://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/agrofuturo-2018-bogota-801418livestocklivestock producerlivestock productionlivestock farminglivestock productivityDatana Securely Stored A Crypto Wallet Private Key In DNAhttps://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/datana-securely-stored-a-crypto-wallet-private-key-in-dna-1099941<![CDATA[ In cooperation with a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, DATANA successfully encoded a crypto wallet private key into a DNA molecule in a move towards a safer ecosystem for cryptocurrency holders. This is the first-ever attempt to save a private key, a password used to unlock a cryptocurrency digital wallet, into a synthetic DNA molecule. The stunt was engineered to provide a glimpse of the future of secure, safe cryptocurrency handling. Forgotten, stolen, or otherwise misplaced private keys have long been a thorn in the foot of the cryptocurrency industry. Today, over $140 billion worth of cryptocurrencies are locked away in stranded wallets by people who forgot their keys, rendering their funds lost forever. This amounts to about a fifth of all cryptocurrencies in circulation and is rising. Technically speaking, a private key is typically a 256-bit string of letters and numbers used to unlock a cryptocurrency wallet known only to the user. Since storing private keys online poses a real risk for data theft, most users opt to keep theirs &ldquo;off the grid&rdquo;, commonly jotted down on a piece of paper. And we all know how that story goes. Unlike paper, DNA is emerging as a highly-promising alternative for safe, offline storage of sensitive data like private keys and passwords. While it sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, companies, and top-tier universities have been working on ways of transcoding binary ones and zeros to the biological building blocks that make up synthetic, data-carrying DNA for years. BioSistemika, a parent company of the DATANA project, is a notable example from the EU, focusing on commercializing the technology for widespread use. A successful transformation of private key binary data into a synthetic DNA molecule represents a revolutionary step in this endeavor. There is no way to recover a stolen or lost private key since there is no strict regulation on cryptocurrency handling and backups. This deters many consumers, particularly those less tech-savvy, from jumping onto the crypto bandwagon. Moreover, it represents a liability for the exchanges and makes crypto investing riskier than regular investing since the investors are responsible for keeping their encryption keys safe. A cryptocurrency exchange cooperating in the project sees a silver lining in DNA as the ultimate backup. The idea of DNA as a digital data storage medium might sound like fiction; however, DNA has been nature&rsquo;s storage medium of choice for billions of years. In fact, DNA codes the most important data of all &ndash; the code of life. Compared to traditional storage media, DNA&rsquo;s superior data density, stability, and data integrity are just a few reasons to make the switch. Similarly, stealing and decoding an encryption key from a grain of DNA powder stowed away in the owner&rsquo;s basement will likely be a tough nut to crack for any hacker. However, the long-term promise of DNA as a data storage medium lies in the archival storage of extremely large datasets (e.g., national archives, multimedia). It is no secret that the world is running out of digital storage space. Humanity is only capable of storing 50% of the data produced today, a figure that will drop to 20% by 2023. While the DATANA project is already storing smaller datasets in DNA, there is still a long, thorny, as well as promising road ahead to reach the technology&rsquo;s full potential. ]]>Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/datana-securely-stored-a-crypto-wallet-private-key-in-dna-1099941renderingHow old bread becomes high quality animal feedhttps://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/how-old-bread-becomes-high-quality-animal-feed-1018642<![CDATA[ Thanks to a 6mm sieve built underneath, our single-shaft shredder and all-rounder M600/1-400 chops bread into a homogeneous feed in just one step. Perfectly prepared so that it can then be fed as feed. See for yourself as usual on YouTube: Shredding Bread ]]>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0100https://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/how-old-bread-becomes-high-quality-animal-feed-1018642single shaft shreddershredderanimal feedinganimal feedanimal feed qualityNoise from human activity can impair foraging in batshttps://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/noise-from-human-activity-can-impair-foraging-in-bats-599279<![CDATA[Human-generated noise can reduce the foraging activity of wildlife and should be taken into account during conservation planning, a new study suggests. The test showed that traffic noise decreased the foraging activity of Daubenton&rsquo;s bat (Myotis daubentonii) by inducing an avoidance response. The new experimental approach could be used to identify how noise disturbs any species capable of detecting noise. Anthropogenic noise &mdash; or noise that is a result of human activity &mdash; has been on the rise since the Industrial Revolution. Noise levels have increased due to a combination of factors including urbanisation, resource extraction, and modern transportation (traffic noise). Anthropogenic noise can have a significant impact on wildlife yet it is difficult to investigate the mechanisms responsible for this, particularly as several may operate simultaneously. There are three possible mechanisms by which noise could affect wildlife: acoustic masking, reduced attention, and noise avoidance. Acoustic masking refers to when noise interferes with an animal&rsquo;s detection of a target sound, because the noise and target sound have similar qualities such as frequency. This can for example occur when the noise is similar in frequency to a bat&rsquo;s own echolocation calls to find prey. As searching for food requires a large amount of cognitive resources, it is also thought that noise can reduce available resources by occupying the animal&rsquo;s attention. This also decreases foraging efficiency, because foraging with reduced attention takes more time and energy. The final hypothesis is that noise pollution results in animals avoiding a noisy foraging area altogether. The scientists developed a novel diagnostic framework to investigate whether traffic noise would disturb foraging in a Eurasian species of bat called Daubenton&rsquo;s bat, and which mechanism of disturbance would be responsible. These bats find prey using echolocation, sending out ultrasonic sounds and then navigating to the prey by picking up the sounds that bounce back at them. Daubenton&rsquo;s bats can be observed over many water habitats, where they skilfully skim insect prey from the water surface. Four bats were allowed to forage individually for beetle larvae on top of an artificial pond under different conditions &mdash; each designed to test one of the possible mechanisms, while ruling out the others. The study used two types of traffic noise. One was composed of unchanged sounds produced by vehicles on the highway, and included the same frequencies used by bats to detect prey (overlapping noise). These frequencies were artificially removed from the other noise type (non-overlapping noise), so that it could not disturb bat echolocation. The results showed that both types of traffic noise significantly reduced the rate at which the bats successfully caught their prey. Both noise types also reduced the number of search flights the bats took to look for prey, showing that the noise decreased their foraging activity. Compared to those in silence, the bats made an average of 1.3 fewer search flights when exposed to the non-overlapping noise and 1.7 fewer when exposed to normal traffic noise. These results, as well as those from other experimental conditions in the study, ruled out the acoustic masking hypothesis and suggested anthropogenic noise acts as an aversive stimulus which causes noise avoidance in this species. The reduced attention hypothesis was eliminated by the result that bats needed the same number of search flights to catch a food item in silence and in noise. The researchers suggest that their work shows how anthropogenic noise can have negative effects on the foraging behaviour of Daubenton&rsquo;s bats, and possibly further species. Previously, it was thought that noise disturbance mainly affected species that use overlapping sound. However, as even non-overlapping sound disturbed bat foraging behaviour, anthropogenic noise may also negatively affect the foraging behaviour of other species, including those that do not rely on sounds. Many other biological processes, most importantly reproduction, are reliant on successful foraging. The researchers hope that their diagnostic framework will be applied by others to test the effect of noise on different species. Anthropogenic noise could therefore be taken into account when assessing environmental impacts and planning conservation policy, even for species which are currently not expected to suffer from noise disturbance.]]>Thu, 03 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0100https://www.agriculture-xprt.com/news/noise-from-human-activity-can-impair-foraging-in-bats-599279environmental impactenvironmental assessmentimpact assessmenttraffic noiseindustrial noiseenvironmental planningnoise pollutionbat detectionsurface waterenvironmental conservationforageenvironmental impact assessmentwork noiseacoustic noisewildlife impactwildlife acousticstransportation noise