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Weeds on trees Copper fungicides can help

Review of ILDEX Myanmar Role of water in feed conversion Preservation of eggshell quality – p13

Poultry Buyers’ Guide

Promoting animal welfare and nutrition Philippine irrigation system

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VOLUME 30 ISSUE 1

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Bulletin A round-up of key developments in the regional market

ISSUE ONE 2013

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Weeds on trees

Agenda 6

Asia, Booth ML MH07

Copper fungicides can help

China and India driving R&D spending in agriculture; More corn, less rice for China; Vietnam’s seafood production over 5.74 million tonnes; Positive meat outlook for 2013; South Korea's agricultural products exports rise

Photo: Terry Mabbett

Events 9

Previews of VIV Asia, INAGRITECH, Indo Livestock; Reviews of ILDEX Myanmar, IAI Review of ILDEX Myanmar

Livestock 13

Role of water in feed conversion Preservation of eggshell quality – p13

Preservation of eggshell quality

Promoting animal welfare and nutrition Philippine irrigation system

Poultry Buyers’ Guide

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Role of water system in feed conversion

Crops 21

Weed on trees and controlling them with copper

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The Philippine irrigation system: running dry?

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Poultry Buyers’ Guide 28

An overview of the key players in the poultry market

Equipment 33

The latest innovations and agricultural technology

Advertisers Index Almex b.v ..................................................................17

Olmix ........................................................................20

AWILA Anlagenbau GmbH ........................................27

Omex Agrifluids Ltd...................................................25

Compact Seeds and Clones SA ................................23

PT Napindo Media Ashatama (Indo Livestock 2013) 35

Diamond Engineering Ltd. ........................................13

SCE nv, silo construction and engineering ................11

Eurofeed Technologies S.r.l. ......................................34

SKA S.r.l. Italy ............................................................33

Henke-Sass, Wolf GmbH ............................................9

Skiold A/S..................................................................12

Impex Barneveld b.v..................................................31

Termontecnica Pericoli S.r.l. ......................................21

ISA Institut de Sélection Animale B.V. ........................19

Unipoint AG................................................................34

Lubing Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG ..................36

VNU Exhibitions Europe b.v (VIV Asia 2013) ................7

Marel Stork Poultry Processing BV ..............................2

Global rubber consumption contracted in the third quarter of 2012 to 25.7mn tonnes

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Lack of adequate irrigation systems in Philippines could be affecting productivity

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Bulletin IFIF, OIE sign cooperation agreement

CPF to buy Chinese food firm Qinhuangdao

THE INTERNATIONAL FEED Industry Federation (IFIF) has signed an official Cooperation Agreement with the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE).

The agreement aims to facilitate and strengthen cooperation between the two organisations, in particular with regards to the prevention and management of infectious diseases, including zoonotic disease, as well as the support for the development, updating and implementation of OIE standards and Alexandra de Athayde guidelines. The cooperation further aims to strengthen linkages between feed safety and food safety.

Alexandra de Athayde, IFIF Executive Director, said, “I am delighted that IFIF has signed this Cooperation Agreement with the OIE. They are a critical organisation in the feed and food chain, and IFIF looks forward to work closely with the OIE to contribute to improved animal health and productivity, which in the end leads to a positive contribution to public health.

“Only by working together with all stakeholders can we continue to ensure feed and food safety, while meeting the demands of 60 per cent more food for nine billion people by 2050 and to do so sustainably,” Athayde added.

CHAROEN POKPHAND FOODS Plc (CPF) plans to acquire Chia Tai Food Enterprise (Qinhuangdao), a manufacturer and distributor of meat and ready-to-eat products in China.

In a filing to the Thailand stock exchange, the company said the transaction will be made through CP China Investment, a wholly owned subsidiary of C.P. Pokphand Co (76 per cent owned by CPF).

Chia Tai Food is being sold by Chia Tai Food Investment (CTFI), itself a subsidiary of the Charoen Pokphand Group (CPG), a major shareholder of CPF. Funds for the transaction will come from CPP's cash flow.

According to CPF's statement, the board of directors of CPF said that the deal will allow the company to engage in the manufacture and distribution of processed food and ready meals in China.

"It will also enhance the opportunities of CPP group to become a leader of food business in the PRC. The company viewed that the processed food and ready meal market in the PRC have high growth potential," the company said.

Merial to acquire animal health division of Dosch MERIAL, THE ANIMAL health division of Sanofi, announced that Sanofi has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the animal health division of Indian company Dosch Pharmaceuticals Private Limited. The move will create a market entry for Merial in India’s growing animal health sector.

The animal health division being acquired by Merial has more than 86 products under 50 brands for ruminants, poultry and companion animals. Products include animal health therapeutics and nutritional feed supplements.

“The acquisition of Dosch’s animal health division will be a significant milestone for Merial and give us a strategic platform for our development in the Indian market,” said Jose Barella, CEO of Merial.

The agreement is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to finalise sometime in the first half of 2013.

US industry wants duties on shrimp from 7 countries US SHRIMP PRODUCERS filed a petition recently asking the commerce department to impose punitive duties on billions of dollars of shrimp from China, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Ecuador to offset what they said were unfair foreign government subsidies.

"Today's filing is about the survival of the entire US shrimp industry," David Veal, executive director of the Coalition of Gulf Shrimp Industries, Reuters reported him as saying.

The group represents shrimp fisherman in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas who say they have lost US market share to lower-priced imports from the six countries in Asia and the one in South America.

The seven countries named in the petition exported US$4.3bn worth of shrimp to the United States in 2011, accounting for 85 per cent of US imports and over three-quarters of the domestic market, the US industry group said.

If the commerce department decides to launch an investigation, final countervailing duties could be in place by the end of 2013 if illegal foreign subsidies are found, the group said.

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Vietnam, Cambodia launch fertiliser plant THE NAM SAO Cambodia fertiliser plant, the largest of its kind in Cambodia and a project under cooperation between the country and Vietnam, was recently inaugurated in Somrongthom Commune, 40 km from the capital Phnom Penh.

The US$65mn plant was invested by the Nam Sao Cambodia Group, a joint venture between Vietnam’s Nam Sao International Corp. and Cambodia’s Investment and Development Corp.

Started to be built in December 2009, the 10.91-hectare plant, deemed as the most modern in Southeast Asia, is capable of producing 300,000 tonnes of NPK (nitrogen - phosphorus - and potassium) fertiliser a year during its first operation phase, and 500,000 tonnes in the second phase.

The high-quality NPK produced by Nam Sao Cambodia will meet 50 per cent of Cambodian demand, while also providing local farmers with the latest agricultural methods to help them optimise production, the company said.

China to buy Ukrainian corn for first time UKRLAND FARMING, UKRAINE'S biggest agro-industrial company, will export corn to China, the world's largest consumer of the cereal.

The company plans to sell between 500,000 tonnes and 700,000 tonnes of corn to China from 2012 to 2013, with the first delivery expected to be made by the end of the year, Ukrland Farming told Xinhua.

The purchase will mark the first time that China has bought corn from Ukraine, known as Europe's ‘great breadbasket’ for its rich black soil, which favors grain production.

The company signed a cooperation Purchasing corn from Ukraine will memorandum with help diversify China's sources of corn China Oil & Foodstuffs Co., the country's largest food manufacturer, over the corn exports, it said in a statement.

Purchasing corn from Ukraine will help diversify China's sources of corn, as it relies on the United States for about 99 per cent of its imports of the cereal.

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China and India driving R&D spending in agriculture GLOBAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH and development spending in the public and private sectors steadily increased between 2000 and 2008. Most of this growth was driven by larger middle-income countries such as China and India.

These conclusions were made by Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) Global Assessment of Agricultural R&D Spending, a report published in collaboration with the Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR). It discusses the key trends in global agricultural R&D evidenced by the latest available data, global challenges, including the recent food and financial crises and climate change and highlights the need for continued and scaled-up investments in agricultural R&D. Following a decade of slow growth in the 1990s, global public spending on agricultural R&D increased by 22 per cent from 2000 to 2008 - from US$26bn to US$31bn.

Middle-income countries have been the main drivers of global growth in recent years; spending growth in high-income countries stalled. China and India accounted for nearly half the global increase, but spending also rose significantly in a number of other middle-income countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Iran, Nigeria, and Russia. Growth was particularly strong from 2005 to 2008.

Most notably in Brazil and China, long-term government commitment to agricultural R&D and a supportive policy environment have fueled increased agricultural productivity, as well as overall economic growth.

Although agricultural research spending continued to grow in low-income countries overall from 2000 to 2008, in many, spending stagnated or declined. These countries, particularly in Africa south of the Sahara, are highly vulnerable to volatile research funding, often the result of the short-term, project-oriented nature of donor and development bank funding. Additionally, R&D agencies in these countries lack the necessary human, operating, and infrastructure resources to successfully develop, adopt, and Middle-income countries are main disseminate science and technology innovations. drivers of growth in recent years

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Vietnam hits record export rice volume VIETNAM’S EXPORT RICE volume in December 2012 reached about 630,000 tonnes, raising the figure for the whole of 2012 to 8.1 million tonnes, up 13.9 per cent against 2011, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

The year’s volume brought Vietnam a total value of US$3.7 billion, a 2.1 per cent rise from the previous year.

This is considered a big success for Vietnam’s rice sector after a year full of changes in the financial situation and rising agricultural material costs, according to Vietnamese communist party sources.

In 2012, with a 6.4 fold increase in volume and a 5.4 fold rise in value, China became the largest rice importer from Vietnam.

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Food Outlook THE FAO FOOD Price Index averaged 210 in January 2013, unchanged from the slightly revised December value. Following three months of consecutive declines, the Index stabilised in January, as a rebound in oils and fat prices offset a decline for cereals and sugar. Dairy and meat values remained generally steady.

The FAO Cereal Price Index averaged 247 in January, down nearly three points (1.1 per cent) from December. The values of the monthly index have been falling since October, mostly on improved crop conditions. The January decline reflects a slide in grain quotations as rice changed little.

Large exports of feed wheat have weighed negatively on maize quotations in spite of tight availabilities. As for rice, a slide in japonica quotations was compensated by rises in aromatic prices, with Indica rice values marginally up.

The FAO Oils/Fats Price Index averaged 205 in January, up nine points (4.4 per cent) from December, reversing the declines observed in the last four months. The rebound

was mainly driven by palm oil on account of fresh import demand and concerns that abundant rains could disrupt harvesting operations in Southeast Asia. Unfavourable weather conditions in parts of South America, which could negatively affect the soybean crop of both Argentina and Brazil, also lent support.

The FAO Dairy Price Index averaged 198 in January, slightly higher than in December.

In recent months, prices have stabilised after having risen from mid-year lows in 2012.

Although end-of-season supplies of dairy products in New Zealand are above last year, most have already been placed with buyers.

In the European Union, a strengthening of the Euro, combined with high domestic prices, has limited the participation of European suppliers in international markets. Conversely, there has been some reduction in the price of skimmed milk powder from the United States.

The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 176 in January, down marginally from December.

Quotations of all meat categories were generally stable, although a slight weakening in poultry and pig meat prices was evident.

More corn, less rice for China ACCORDING TO THE US Grains Council, China is on track to produce more corn than rough rice for the first time in history, illustrating the growing affluence by the Chinese middle class and their demand for a more protein-rich diet. In its December World Agricultural Supply & Demand Estimate, the US Department of Agriculture upwardly revised its projection of Chinese corn production from 200mn metric tonnes (7.9 billion bushels) to 208mn metric tonnes (8.2 billion bushels). USDA is also projecting a Chinese rough rice production of slightly more than 204mn metric tonnes.

Over the past 20 years, China has experienced explosive growth in meat demand. Poultry consumption has increased 300 per cent. Pork consumption has increased 85 per cent and beef consumption has increased 155 per cent. That is a dramatic contrast to the US figures, which are 45 per cent, six per cent and three per China is on track to produce cent respectively. Rice represents a more corn than rough rice for staple food for more than two billion the first time in history people –including two of the world's most populous countries – India and China – but the data suggests people in China are increasing their desire for animal protein.

"Dramatic shifts in corn production are taking place across the globe" said Kevin Roepke, USGC manager of Global Trade. "This is stark evidence that today's corn producer is well poised to take advantage of growing global consumerism."

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As a whole, the meat industry continues to be challenged by high feed prices and limited growth in consumption.

The FAO Sugar Price Index averaged 268 in January, down sic points (2.2 per cent) from December. Prices have declined for the third consecutive month, driven by the expectation of a large global production surplus and hefty export availabilities in the 2012/13 marketing season, notably in Brazil and Thailand. Sugar production is also expected to be large in the traditional importing countries, which so far has limited their need to source from international markets.

Vietnam’s seafood production over 5.74 million tonnes VIETNAM’S TOTAL SEAFOOD production in 2012 reached an estimated 5.74 million tonnes, a 5.1 per cent rise from last year, according to a report by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

Of this figure, coastal and inland seafood production in 2012 was estimated at more than 2.63 million tonnes, a 3.9 per cent rise from Production increased 5.1 per cent from 2011 2011.

And seafood harvested offshore reached over 2.43 million tonnes, a 4.1 per cent increase from the previous year.

Many coastal provinces achieved good production results in 2012, such as Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Quang Binh, Binh Dinh, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Binh Thuan, Tien Giang, Ca Mau and Kien Giang, with exploited volumes exceeding the set target from five per cent to 10 per cent.

The country’s aquaculture volume for the whole year of 2012 reached more than 3.11 million tonnes, up 6.2 per cent from last year. In December alone, the figure was 230,000 tonnes.

Of the total aquaculture volume, tra fish volume posted an estimated 1.1 million tonnes, up 1.8 per cent from 2011. The volume was bred on an area of more than 6,000 hectares.

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South Korea's agricultural product exports rise SOUTH KOREA'S EXPORTS of food and agricultural products increased significantly in November 2012 on growing shipments to Russia and Asian countries.

The country shipped US$740mn worth of farm products in November 2012, up 7.9 per cent from the same month last year, according to the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The November figure also compares with US$670mn tallied in the previous month, reports Yonhap News Agency.

"Exports to Russia and the Southeast Shipment of fishery products grew 3.2 per cent from 2011 Asian Nations (ASEAN) showed large increases," the ministry said in a press release. foodstuff, such as vegetables, and fisheries products Shipments to Russia jumped 30.3 per cent on-year to also growing 4.3 per cent and 3.2 per cent, respectively, US$23.5mn last month with exports to the 10 member from a year earlier. The country's farm exports in the countries of ASEAN surging 25.3 per cent to US$99.7mn. first 11 months of the year came to US$7.29 billion, Japan continued to be the world's largest importer of growing 5.1 per cent from the same period last year but South Korean farm products, purchasing US$227mn worth falling far short of the ministry's US$10bn target for the of goods from South Korea in November. The figure whole of 2012. represents a 4.8 per cent increase from the same period "The ministry plans to focus all its efforts on in 2011. Exports to China, on the other hand, dropped 6.7 marketing and sales promotion in countries with growing per cent on-year to US$125.8mn. imports from South Korea, such as the ASEAN countries, By product, shipments of processed foodstuff hiked and further remove any obstacles to exports to help 11.3 per cent on-year last month with those of fresh increase exports," it said.

Fishery output in China to top US$273bn CHINA'S FISHERIES OUTPUT will top US$273.89bn this year, up 15 per cent from 2011, a senior fishery official said.

Fishermen will harvest 59.06mn tonnes this year, up 5.4 per cent year-on-year, said Zhao Xingwu, head of the Bureau of Fisheries in the Ministry of Agriculture recently.

Xingwu was speaking at a national fisheries work meeting in Beijing.

Aquaculture will yield 43.05mn tonnes this year, up seven per cent year on year and domestic fishing will provide 14.83mn tonnes, almost the same as 2011. Finally, distant fishing will bring in 1.18 million tonnes, up 2.8 per cent year on year, Zhao said. Niu Dun, vice minister of agriculture, said the government has been mapping out policies to support fisheries.

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Global rubber consumption contracted by 2012 end THE LATEST REPORT of the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) revealed that global rubber consumption contracted in the in the third quarter of 2012, decreasing to 25.7mn tonnes on a moving annual total (MAT) basis in September 2012, from 25.9mn tonnes on a MAT basis in June 2012.

The world total natural rubber (NR) consumption decreased in the same period in 2012 by 1.3 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to 10.9mn tonnes in September 2012 on a MAT basis, while the world synthetic rubber (SR) consumption fell by 0.2 per cent (YoY) to 14.8mn tonnes over the same period.

The world total rubber supply continued to increase, but at a decelerating rate, growing by 1.2 per cent in September 2012, measured on a MAT basis. The world NR supply expanded to 11.3mn tonnes in September 2012 by three percent, measured at a MAT basis.

The world NR exports increased at a decelerating rate in the third quarter of 2012, reaching 7.6mn tonnes on a MAT basis in September 2012. The world total SR exports, however, decreased in the same period, contracting by a monthly average 1.6 per cent, measuring the MAT. It was the first quarter of negative growth since the fourth quarter 2009.

NR physical market prices fell by 20 per cent between January and November 2012.

Without significant changes in the weakening state of the global demand, the NR prices remained in the downward trajectory, irrespective of the upward correction seen during the September-October period.

The continued economic uncertainty in the developed economies and possible hardlanding in China has led to the development of three scenarios in the latest outlook of the global rubber industry. The three scenarios are based on different possible world economic outlooks for 2013-2022 IMF scenarios This was developed using the comprehensive world economic outlook of the International Monetary Fund. The data were extracted from the latest World Economic Outlook (WEO), which was released in October.

Upside scenario This was developed by using data extracted from the September 2011 WEO. An Upside Scenario was developed on the evidence of firm actions being taken in Europe and the US: the European Central Bank (ECB) launched the Outright Monetary Transactions (OMT) in September and in the US Plan “B” is

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being discussed to avoid its economy going over the fiscal cliff. A soft landing has been assumed following actions taken post leadership change in China.

The reason for choosing the September 2011 WEO is that it readily offered data that reflected reason behind the Upside Scenario.

Downside scenario This was developed using partial data from the October 2012 WEO and the assumption that the world economic growth rate will decelerate in 2013, before accelerating at an equally increasing rate up to 2017.

A downside scenario was chosen on the basis of the continued economic uncertainty in the outlook of the developed economies, a factor that was specifically raised in the October 2012 WEO. In fact, the world economic forecast of the IMF was predicated on two crucial policy assumptions: European policy makers will adopt policies that generally ease financial conditions further in periphery economies; US policymakers will prevent drastic automatic tax increases and spending cuts (the fiscal cliff). The IMF assumes that should both policy assumptions not be fully implemented, the world economic growth rate will be cut-back by 1.75 per cent from its published outlook.

Thus, in the Downside Scenario, the world economic growth rate in 2013 will be 1.9 per cent, and will rise to 2.6 per cent in 2014.

Assumptions The expected sharp recovery of total rubber in 2013-2014 is due to the build-up of pent-up demand from two sources: the stagnant growth of 2012 and remnant from the sharp fall in consumption during 2008-2009. The average world total rubber consumption

The rubber tree is a perennial crop that is harvested throughout the year

growth rate was 3.7 per cent for 1961-2007, which came down to 2.3 per cent for 20082012. The accelerating world economic growth rates will support faster growth in demand for rubber.

There is flexibility within the NR supply and it is expected to remain throughout the forecast period. The rubber tree is a perennial crop that is harvested throughout the year and its tapping intensity to some extent can be altered in both directions. Thus, the NR market will remain largely balanced in the forecast period.

Production of natural rubber NR production is derived from forecasts of supply potential based on planting policies and prices: high prices lead to intensive tapping of the rubber trees and vice-versa.

The world NR production is now forecast to rise by 3.6 per cent to 11.4mn tonnes in 2012; this figure accounts for 2011 year revised data and first 10 months data on production.

The world NR production is forecast to increase by 3.2 per cent to 11.8mn tonnes in 2013 and by a further 5.8 per cent to 12.5 million tonnes in 2014. A higher production growth for 2014 is driven by a higher share of the 2008 planting becoming available to be tapped in 2014. Asian region will continue to dominate in NR production.

Biggest producers Rubber production is expected to decline as the wintering season starts in February in Thailand, the world’s largest producer and exporter, slashing latex production. Output in Indonesia, the second-biggest grower, may drop for the first time in four years in 2013 as the country limits output and shipments in coordination with other producers.

Production may decline 8.9 per cent to 2.77mn tonnes from an estimated 3.04mn tonnes this year, according to a reliable source. That would be the first fall since 2009, when output dropped 11 per cent to 2.44mn tonnes.

Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, representing 67 per cent of global supply, agreed in August to combat lower prices by limiting shipments and cutting down trees, paring 450,000 tonnes.

NR will extend the rally, boosted by Japan’s stimulus measures, declining supplies during wintering seasons and exportcut measures. It will also draw support from better demand in China, the world’s largest consumer, as the nation’s economic growth is forecast to accelerate this year.

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Impressive attendance makes Ildex Myanmar a success Visitors from countries such as China, India, Germany, Singapore, Korea and Thailand make an impact at event LDEX MYANMAR 2012 was a successful first event in Myanmar for VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific (VNUE AP).The event had an impressive attendance that included overseas visitors from countries such as China, India, Germany, Singapore, Korea and Thailand. The event was well attended by distributors, wholesalers, and end-users.

Its opening ceremony included welcoming speeches from the representatives of the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries of Myanmar, Myanmar Fisheries and Livestock Federation, Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

According to the event organisers, the economic development of the livestock and fishery sector is expected to experience rapid growth over the few years in line with a fresh wave of economic reforms in the rapidly changing country and the government’s aspired goal to triple its per capita GDP in five years.

Against this backdrop, the event provided a platform for the livestock and fisheries industries in that country and was well supported by the local livestock and fisheries federations.

Commenting on the launch of ILDEX Myanmar 2012, General Manager, VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific, Ladda Mongkolchaivivat said, “ILDEX, the international livestock, dairy, meat processing, and aquaculture exhibition, has gained an international reputation as a show that brings the international expertise to satisfy local needs.

ILDEX has its presence in several agricultural-booming countries in Asia including Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and India. We always

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Nearly 40 exhibitors participated in ILDEX

look for new business opportunities and the emerging of Myanmar is a perfect fit for our business strategies to bring in international expertise to satisfy this growing country.”

The launch edition of ILDEX Myanmar 2012 featured some of the latest livestock and fishery technology, a series of technology presentation and seminars, a business matching session that provided learning and networking opportunity to targeted participants from Myanmar’s livestock and fishery industry.

Many companies are now expressing an interest in exhibiting at the next ILDEX Myanmar which will be held on 12 to 14 September 2013 at Tatmadaw Exhibition Hall, Yangon, Myanmar.n

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International spirit marks IPM ESSEN 2013 THE HIGH INTERNATIONALITY, the comprehensive range on offer and the presentations of the exhibitors aroused the enthusiasm of the around 60,000 trade visitors to the 31st IPM ESSEN in 2013 that was held recently. The world's premier fair in the green sector was marked by high satisfaction amongst the exhibitors and the visitors as well as by substantially increased ordering activities.

At the fair, over 35 per cent of the visitors placed orders directly with the 1,537 exhibitors from 46 countries. Thus, the ordering activities have risen by 16 per cent in comparison with the previous year. That was also reflected by the good rating of the economic situation: 88.4 per cent of the people surveyed see the economic prospects of their sector as positive, a slight rise compared with last year.

"That emphasises the significance of IPM ESSEN as the number one. The worldwide range available in the green sector and the international demand encounter each other here," according to Frank Thorwirth, chairman and CEO of High satisfaction amongst the exhibitors Messe Essen, and Egon Galinnis, managing director of and the visitors marked IPM Essen Messe Essen.

Jürgen Mertz, president of Zentralverband Gartenbau (Central Horticultural Association), the sponsor of IPM ESSEN added, “I am enthusiastic about the frankness of the exhibitors, the partners and the trade visitors in the dialogue with each other. The outstanding success of IPM 2013 is marked by the international spirit. Here once again, important networks were strengthened and impressive technical and product innovations were introduced. I am already looking forward to next year!”

According to the organisers 92 per cent of the visitors and of the exhibitors thus already stated that they will be involved in IPM ESSEN 2014 which will take place at Messe Essen from January 28 - 31, 2014.

IAI pork expo focuses on Indian pork industry

IAI SWINE AND Pork Expo, seventh in the series of events, was organised recently in New Delhi, India.

The event, organised by Pixie Consulting Solutions, brought focus to the rapidly growing Indian piggeries (or hog lots) farming, pork processing, swine and pork industry over the course three days.

The pig population of the country is 12.79mn as per the 1992 livestock census and during 2001-02 the production of pork and pork products were estimated to be 612,550 mt with 3.03 per cent growth rate in last decade, a statement from the organisers said.

IAI Swine and Pork Expo encompasses the complete swine to pork industry and showcased latest innovations and cutting edge technologies across each segment.

It is a global platform that connects the world to the Indian swine and pork industry, a sector growing at an encouraging rate of 7-8 per cent annually in India, the statement added. The show focuses on the farm to fork strategy for each segment.

The expo provides visitors and exhibitors a chance to stay up-todate with the trends in the industry and is an ideal meeting ground for leading industry suppliers. The events was an opportunity for industry leaders to network, visit hundreds of potential suppliers, compare products and services from new and existing suppliers, solve specific business issues and source real solutions.

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‘Indo Livestock a must event’ INCORPORATING WITH INDO Fisheries, Indo Feed and Indo Dairy 2013 Expo & Forum, Indo Livestock 2013 Expo & Forum will be held from 5–7 June 2013 in Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center.

Hosted by the directorate general of Livestock and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia, Indo Livestock 2013 Expo & Forum has positioned itself as a 'must attend' event for decision makers and buyers across Asia, the organisers of the event, PT Napindo Media Ashatama said in a statement.

More than 8,000 trade visitors and delegates, are expected to attend the expo, seminar and technical presentation this year. Over 400 exhibitors from 40 countries will participate in Indo Livestock 2013 Expo & Forum.

China’s national fisheries meeting reviews and outlines task for 2013 THE 2012 NATIONAL fisheries work meeting was held in Beijing recently and reviewed national fisheries work of 2012 and outlined the key work of 2013.

In his speech, Chinese vice minister of agriculture Niu Dun pointed out that in 2012, according to the general principles of ‘seeking steady progress’, fisheries authorities thoroughly implemented decisions of CPC Central Committee and the State Council, overcame all kinds of difficulties and challenges, and went all out for the rural economic development.

He added that in 2012, it was estimated that the overall national output of aquatic products reached 59.06mn tonnes, up 5.4 per cent over last year. Aquaculture will yield 43.05mn tonnes, up 7 per cent.

Domestic fishing will provide 14.83 mn tonnes, almost the same as 2011. Pelagic fishing will bring in 1.18 mn tonnes, up 2.8 pe rcent year on year. From January to October, the total amount of import and export of aquatic products is 6.4694mn tonnes with a total sum of US$21.644bn The meeting outlined the key work of fisheries in 2013 which includes full implementation of related policies, actively develop fishery production, and ensure ample supply of aquatic products and continued increase of fishermen’s income; pay close attention to safety supervision on fisheries, and further improve safety level of fisheries; strengthen conservation of fishery resources and ecosystem; reinforce fishery law enforcement. The meet also focused on the need to protect fishermen and maintain production order and promote scientific innovation.

Over 130 participants attended the meeting, representing provincial fishery authorities, fishery bureaus of different sea areas, fishery colleges, universities and research institutes, and Beijing-based fishery public institutions under ministry of agriculture.

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INAGRITECH and IIBT to link industry and visitors INAGRITEC 2013 is ready to be an exclusive gathering and marketing place to feature the latest agriculture and forestry vehicle, machinery, equipment and technology.

“It really is extraordinary how dynamically the agriculture equipment has grown. It is ideal platform for agricultural machinery manufacturers to launch or introduce new machinery and equipment,” the organisers of the event PT Global Expo Management said in a statement.

INAGRITECH 2013 will be taking place from 26 - 29 March 2013 at the Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo) Kemayoran.

The exhibition is a marketplace for meeting professionals working in the agriculture and agro-industrial business chain including palm oil and forestry chain. The visitor will see the latest agriculture technology and machinery for helping the efficiency of agricultural crop with high productivity targets.

The events bring the professional buyer and agro vendors under one roof and will help

vendors to expand their business and network with leaders from the agro-industry in Indonesia.

The event will be co-locating with IIBT 2013 (The Indonesia International Bus, Truck and Commercial Vehicle Exhibition) and Heavy Equipment Indonesia 2013. The event, held over an area of 20,000 sqm, will serve as a one-stop shop for exhibiting heavy duty vehicle, truck and supporting industries vendors in agriculture supply chain and expects to draw 25,000 trade and professional visitors.

“The resounding success of IIBT, Heavy Equipment Indonesia and INAPA, attracted 821 exhibiting companies from 21 countries, eight international groups, 37,100 trade attendees from over 37 countries and occupied total area

33,000 sqm gross, has further proved the event as Indonesia's most important bus, truck and heavy equipment show. “The event reflects the demands of visitors to require vehicle, machinery and equipment for agriculture industry in previous shows. So, we wanted to present INAGRITECH 2013 in co-location with IIBT 2013 and Heavy Equipment Indonesia 2013,” the organisers added.

INAGRITECH is an annually-held international trade exhibition for automotive supporting industry in Indonesia. The event’s objective is to serve as an annual gathering and market place for international manufacturers and suppliers to showcase their latest green building, eco-friendly products and technology, green energy, green transportation, green ICT, green manufacturing, water and waste management and methods.

The event is being supported by the Ministry of Industry, the Republic of Indonesia and Ministry of Energy and Mineral, Resources Republic of Indonesia

VIV Asia 2013 and co-events gear up to greet visitors AS THE STAGE is being readied for VIV Asia 2013, the co-events that are held along with the event are also gearing up for welcoming inquisitive visitors, decision makers and industry experts.

The CropTech-FeedTech Asia 2013 has been allotted a larger space this year at VIV Asia to accommodate more global market leaders who have confirmed their participation.

The event will take place on 13 and 14 March 2013, at BITEC, Bangkok, during VIV Asia 2013. It will offer important information for feed professionals.

The event will focus on milling, processing, storage and handling of raw materials for the feed, food and fuel sectors.

It will also showcase the primary processing phases of crops and will introduce visitors to leading players in the market.

All suppliers at VIV Asia who work in sectors dealing with equipment for milling, processing, storage, treatment and handling will participate at the Feedtech-Croptech Asia Pavilion. Speakers at the

show will address issues in poultry and pig feed in Bangkok.

The event is considered as a dedicated exhibition for the AsiaPacific feed milling industries.

Other attractions at VIV Asia 2013 include a brand new theme MeatTech Asia 2013 which aims to present international suppliers technologies in slaughter and process of pig and poultry meat.

A VIV Asia will also see VIV Animal Health Summit Asia to be held on 14 March 2013. It will be a VIV Asia 2013 and VIV Europe 2014 special feature only. The summit will focus on the relevance of reducing the use of antibiotics in livestock husbandry.

Aquatic Asia 2013 will also be held at the VIV Asia 2013 venue. It will focus on Asia Pacific Aquaculture business, research and development, production and marketing of fish and shrimps.

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China’s seed expo aims to help in advancement of sector CHINA INTERNATIONAL SEED Industry Exhibition (ISE 2013) is poised to offer a highly flexible environment to help realise the marketing plans such as promoting sales opportunity, bringing out new products, creating brand image and selecting new agency.

The exhibition aims to provide a dynamic environment for your marketing activities through booth show, seminar, competition, appraisal activities and exhibition website and so on.

ISE 2013 is a three-day event that will be held at the China National Convention Center (CNCC) from 11-13 March 2013.

This international expo will help in the development and advancement of the sector and also contribute significantly in expanding the economy of the sector. The expo will also disseminate necessary information and knowledge about the sector for its proper development.

ISE 2013 is one of the most important agricultural exhibitions of China, the organisers said in a statement.

The show will display a large number of products and services related with the industry. The exhibitors of the show will get an opportunity to establish good relationships with the attendees and professionals who will be visiting the show.

The attendees and exhibitor can interact and communicate with each other so as to get up-to-date information about the market.

The seed expo will exhibit products and

India dairy expo promises platform for dairy products THE INDIA INTERNATIONAL Dairy Expo (IIDE), which will showcase the dairy machinery and feed ingredients, will be held from 14 to 16 March 2013 in Mumbai, India.

The specialised dairy expo also promises a platform for dairy veterinary medicines, biological requirements of animals, IT services and financial services, which aim to give a boost to dairy products and services.

The exhibition, Special attractions at IIDE 2013 will have an organised by the entire gamut of dairy industry Indian Dairy Association (West Zone) and Koelnmesse YA Tradefair, will enable industry players to showcase their products and services. It will also offer an opportunity to people to interact with the decision makers of the dairy industry.

The exhibition has been organised for the past 40 years and is considered as an event to look forward to for the industry.

Special attractions at IIDE 2013 will have an entire gamut of dairy industry from dairy farming to milk products. It will be organised concurrent to 41st Dairy Industry Conference, an annual event organised by the Indian Dairy Association with around 2,000 delegates.

IIDE 2013 will be an ideal platform for international companies to explore opportunities in the fast-growing Indian dairy market.

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services that will include farmland seed, corn seed, oil plants seed, bean seed, vegetable seed, flower seed, pasture seed, seedling, new product and new technology, seed manufacturing, storage, processing equipment, seed testing equipment and seed packaging material.

The event will also focus on special medicament for seed processing, seed coatings, plant growth hormones, seedling trays, turves, seedling quality and special fertiliser, anti-fraud technique technology for seed, seed packing and printing technology and relevant books and material, seed type transferring, auction and publicising of large scale enterprises, financial services, communications for agriculture, satellite navigation and information management.

The event will reaffirm Beijing’s position as the centre for seed industry technology innovation.

Asia Dairy Network launched ASIA DAIRY NETWORK was formally launched recently at a dairy symposium organised by the Animal Production and Health Commission for Asia and the Pacific (APHCA) and FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (FAO RAP), in partnership with AusAID, Nestle and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University. The symposium was held along the sidelines of the 15th AAAP Animal Sciences Congress held at Thammasat University in Bangkok.

Past few decades have seen rapid growth in production and consumption of dairy products in Asia and the Pacific region.

Aggregate consumption gains in dairy products in Asia over the past decade have exceeded twice the annual global average and projections are that the strongest gains in dairy production and consumption over the coming decade will take place in Asia. To be sure, however, there is wide variety in production and consumption patterns within the region. While South Asia has a much longer tradition of milk production and dairying in South Asia has been and continues to be an important livelihood support activity, recent growth in milk production and consumption in East and South East Asia, led by private sector investment in processing and distribution, has significantly altered the dairy landscape of Asia.

Over 80 per cent of milk in Asia is produced by smallholders. There are also millions of mainly small-scale traders making a living from the dairy value chain. FAO estimates that for every 100 litres of milk produced locally, up to five off-farm jobs are created in related industries like collecting, processing and distribution.

The Asia Dairy Network hopes to support dairy development in Asia by accelerating information exchange, sharing of experiences, collaboration in technology application and development programs, capacity building, and monitoring and assessment of progress and impacts through regular meetings.

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Preservation of eggshell quality pre and post lay Biological contamination of egg contents by microbes is affected by the capacity of the eggshell to prevent or inhibit entry, invasion and infection, by bacteria, fungi and viruses HERE ARE MANY facets to egg quality governed by a range of factors and which fall within best practice layer management and egg processing during and after collection. Quality of egg contents (yolk and albumen), as the part of the egg consumed, is clearly critical but so is eggshell quality. This determines shell strength and integrity which in turn affects the incidence of mechanical damage and entry of microbial pathogens which can put consumers’ health at risk and ruin the reputation of the producer.

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Structure and composition Before any discussion on factors affecting eggshell quality it is important to understand the structure and chemical composition of the egg shell.

The egg shell surrounding and enclosing an egg is almost entirely calcium carbonate (94 to 97 per cent). The remaining three to six percent is made up of organic chemicals and egg shell pigment. The eggshell is actually highly porous with a hen’s egg containing up to 8,000 microscopic pores.

The eggshell is completely covered by a coating of mucous called the cuticle or bloom deposited on the outer surface of the egg just before the point of lay. Cuticle which is protein in nature helps protect the egg content from ingress of bacteria through the shell. Eggshell quality is governed and determined by a wide range of factors including the structure, colour and shape of the shell in its entirety. Hen’s eggs come in a wide range of shell colours - white, tinted, speckled, uniformlybrown and even some with a blue hue depending on the breed.

Eggshell quality Quality of egg contents as the part of the egg consumed, is clearly critical but so is eggshell quality

Many factors affect the general functional quality of the egg shell and most of these will have been determined and set before the egg is laid.

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Eggshell thickness is governed and eventually Many management factors combine to determined by the length of time the egg spends in the ensure conservation of eggshell quality shell gland (uterus) and the rate of calcium deposition during eggshell formation.

Those eggs which remain in the shell gland for a short period of time will have a correspondingly thin shell. In addition exact in the 24 hour day when the egg is laid can have an effect of shell thickness. Generally speaking, those eggs laid earlier in the day and within the light portion of the photoperiod will have thicker shells. The magnitude and/ rate of calcium deposition can also affect the eggshell thickness with marked differences between various breeds of laying hen because some breeds can deposit calcium at a faster rate than others.

An additional key factor which affects eggshell thickness and therefore its functional quality is relative age of the laying hen. With increasing age of hens comes a general decline in eggshell thickness. Other factors such as the formation of abnormal ridges, calcium deposits or body checks (ridges) will be important considerations in determining the overall Egg washing makes eggs look nice and clean for the consumer but quality of the eggshell. also removes most if not all of the cuticle or bloom from the surface of The overall aesthetic quality of eggshell and egg is determined by a the eggshell. Egg washing clearly makes for the easier entry of microbes series of factors which the consumer can actually see and pass by destroying the integrity of the cuticle or bloom but the pair of inner judgement on. These will include the overall soundness of the shell and shell membranes will play a significant role in preventing the entry of whether cracks and depression breaks are visible, cleanness of the shell bacteria into washed eggs. and its shape and colour. These in turn can be affected by the treatment Many management factors combine to ensure conservation of afforded to eggs during and after collection. For instance, temperature of eggshell quality. Providing the poultry farmer manages his/her flock in the water used in any egg washing procedure will affect the incidence of the correct and proper manner, through provision of the right nutrition 'thermal' cracks. Moisture condensation on the shell, the temperature at and house conditions, then high egg shell quality should come which eggs are refrigerated and the mechanical handling of the egg all automatically. have an affect the aesthetic quality of the eggshell and egg, either positively or negatively.

Management tips Biological contamination Biological contamination of egg contents (yolk and albumen) by microbes is hugely affected by the capacity of the eggshell to prevent or inhibit entry, invasion and infection, mainly by bacteria but also fungi and viruses, via the many microscopic pores that perforate the eggshell.

Provided the cuticle or bloom deposited by the hen on the shell is sufficient in quality and coverage it will act as effective additional barrier to ingression by microbes.

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Useful tips to assure production of eggs having consistently good eggshell quality include house conditions free of stress and to strictly avoid scaring laying birds. This will ensure that the egg spends the required amount of time in the shell gland to provide adequate shell thickness, strength and integrity.

Research and experience shows adoption and use of an 'ahemeral' lighting programme (cyclical with a period not equal to 24 hours) is highly effective in making sure that hens retain their eggs for a longer time in the uterus to produce the required shell thickness. Nutrition is another key factor with properly formulated feed rations with optimal amounts and concentrations of calcium and phosphorous, generally regarded as 3.50 to 3.75 per cent calcium and 0.45 per cent phosphorus.

All other things being equal (e.g. correct photoperiod and feed rations) young layer flocks will always produce eggs with thicker and stronger shells. This means farmers should expect a higher incidence of thinner shells and correspondingly higher shell breakage with older flocks and those laying eggs several months after moulting.

Monitoring and managing flock health is also important in respect of eggshell quality because diseases such as infectious bronchitis and Newcastle disease are responsible for eggshell abnormalities with respect to shape and texture.

Eggs having so called ‘body checks’ can be a particularly significant factor in eggshell and egg quality. Such eggs will have been cracked and damaged in the uterus during early shell formation with further shell material subsequently laid over the crack. Producers can minimise this problem of body checks by:

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• By ensuring that caged hens are not in overcrowded conditions, because it is continual contact of hens with each other and the sides of the cage which leads to a high incidence of the ‘body check’ damage.

• Avoid hanging onto flocks for too long because older birds produce a higher incidence of eggs with ‘body check’.

• Install and use a lighting programme that is no longer than the longest natural light in open houses.

Management procedures that will ensure a high overall aesthetic egg quality include: • Frequent egg collection which helps to prevent the build-up and accumulation of dirt soil and stains on the eggshell.

• Ensure temperature of the egg washing water is 11°C (20°F) higher than the temperature of egg contents, as this will assist in preventing thermal cracks. In poultry parlance these are often called 'blind checks'.

Modern in-line commercial egg collection has gone a long way to reduce the incidence of checked and cracked eggs, but producers should still be aware that deficiencies in their egg collection system can be responsible for high and costly levels of shell damage.

Keeping eggs free from microbiological contamination is perhaps the most critically important aspect of egg quality, and certainly in relation to

Vitamin D essential for sow and piglet health THE CHANGING OF seasons may result in seasonal Vitamin D deficiency in sows, according to research, which shows that supplementation of the “sunshine vitamin” becomes especially important in sow performance as the hours of natural sunlight dwindle into winter.

According to Dennis Short, Ph.D., swine nutritionist for Purina Animal Nutrition LLC, Vitamin D is one of the essential vitamins in sow rations year-round. Though the typical requirement for this micronutrient is only 0.004 pound of a vitamin D 500,000 International Units (IU) per gram premix per tonne of swine finishing feed, adequate levels are.

“From October through February, we don’t see as much Vitamin D available to the sow because of reduced photochemical conversion from the sun,” said Short. In addition, UVB (ultraviolet B, which converts 7-dehydrocholesterol in the animal’s skin to Vitamin D3) does not readily pass through glass for sows housed indoors even if windows are present. As a result, sows are more prone to Vitamin D deficiencies in the winter months. Without proper levels of Vitamin D, sows can experience osteomalacia, higher levels of lameness, decreased feed intake, reduced nutrient absorption and produce lower quality colostrum.

Pigs raised by Vitamin D-deficient sows may have more significant levels of lameness and locomotive disorders and a greater potential for hypocalcemia, rickets and mortality. When it comes to locomotion issues, Short said he has seen numbers increase steadily within the industry.

The Iowa State University’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory saw 10 cases of metabolic bone disease in 2003. The number grew to 40 in 2011. Mineral deficiencies may be a contributing factor to increased levels of sow lameness.

Frequent egg collection will prevent stains on eggshell

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Asia Dairy Network announces development scheme THE NEW INFORMATION exchange and development board, Asia Dairy Network, has outlined its methods to sustain dairy sector progression after aggregate Asian consumption gains over the last ten years have exceeded twice the global average.

The Network, formally launched on November 29 2012, has acknowledged the difficulties that face future Asian milk, with supply chain issues, improving producer bargaining power, private sector investment and sustainable production named as challenging areas.

Asia Dairy Network aims to promote the industry, facilitate in the sharing of knowledge and experiences and monitor the effects of policy changes and farming through regular meetings to ensure growth is sustained.

Currently smallholders account for over 80 per cent of milk produced in Asia. Small scale traders making a living from the dairy value chain has also been reported to be in the millions. The FAO (Food and Agriculture Organisation) has estimated that every 100 litres of milk produced locally, up to five jobs are created in collection, processing and

distribution roles which indicates the potential economic and social impact of further progression in the sector.

A strong tradition of dairy farming exists in south Asia but further east the area has seen recent growth after considerable private sector investment has developed processing and distribution facilities.

With increasing complexity of dairy production and distribution, constantly changing consumption demands, deepening regional and global integration, diverse

expectations from the sector and growing public health and environmental concerns, the region faces many challenges in dairy development. Some of these include • Improving productivity along the cow-toconsumer dairy food chain and at farm level • Enhancing returns from milk production by improving access to input services and enhancing raw milk quality • Improving the organisation of smallholder milk producers to improve their bargaining power and reduce risks • Encouraging private sector investment in dairying along the post-harvest value chain The region also has a rich diversity of experiences to address these challenges. The Asia Dairy Network hopes to capitalise on this knowledge in support of smallholder dairy development in Asia by accelerating information exchange, sharing of experiences, collaboration in technology and development programmes, capacity building, and monitoring and assessment of progress and impacts through regular meetings.

Global pork production increased 1.9 per cent in 2012

Japan’s Itochu buys 33.4 per cent stake in pork producer HyLife

THE YEAR 2012 has registered a 1.9 per cent increase in world pork production which touched 110.8mn tonnes, according to a report by the Union of Producers and Employers of Meat Industry.

Roughly 7.4mn tonnes of pork has been introduced onto the global market, three per cent more than in 2011. This increase was caused by the improvement achieved in disease control among animals in Asia and increased slaughter in many developed countries, according to the report. The reduction of pig population in US may result in increased Roughly 7.4 million tonnes of pork has been introduced onto the global market levels of pig slaughter and growing pork production globally.

About 90 per cent of the 2012 increase in pork production is likely to occur mostly in developing countries, particularly in Asia: South Korea, Japan and Vietnam. China's 2.5 per cent increase is owed to government support. A stagnant consumption trend in countries traditionally exporting pork, such as Canada, the US and EU member states, will result in a growing meat supply, which, given the strong demand throughout the world, will contribute to increased trade in this type of meat, said the report. Most of pork imported in 2012 was in China, Russia, Ukraine and Mexico. There was a decrease of import to Argentina, Korea and the Philippines.

JAPANESE FOOD CONGLOMERATE, Itochu Corp. announced that it has acquired a 33.4 per cent stake in HyLife Group, one of Canada’s leading pork producers.

HyLife is an integrated hog producer and has a production system from genetics, live production, feed mill to pork processing, primarily in Manitoba.

HyLife supplies pork to markets around the world and also supplies value-added specialty pork to the Japanese market meeting customer requirement by differentiated feeding.

The company said that based on customer needs, the companies organically link the processes from the development of food resources, the supply of raw materials, production and processing and intermediate distribution through to retailing, advance and develop the global Strategic Integrated System (SIS) strategy. SIS promotes efficient production, distribution and marketing, and improves the management functions for food safety and security.

The deal, Itochu said in a release, is based on the understanding that HyLife's expansion strategy ‘most prioritises markets of Japan and Asia’ where the two companies could mutually help each other.

HyLife is looking to expand its pork products in Japan and Asia through Itochu’s marketing network with a focus on China where consumption continues to grow. In the Chinese market, Itochu will expand the business with Longda Foodstuff Group, a partner of Itochu, through technical exchanges in the field of pig production.

Itochu said it also expects the HyLife deal to help expand its business with China's Longda Foodstuff Group, a “significant partner" of Itochu's, by way of "technical exchanges in the field of pig production."

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Project turns fish waste into value-added products A NEW PROJECT is exploring means of turning fish waste into value-added products such as neutraceuticals while attempting to make fisheries a greener industry in developing countries.

Only about 50 per cent of every fish sold as fillet is actually eaten. Often, fish heads, viscera, skin and bones are discarded. In this context, the SECUREFISH project, funded by the EU, aims at reducing the postharvest waste in the fisheries sector while improving the overall environmental friendliness of fish processing in developing countries.

“We use the waste products that include fish skin and bones and process the proteins through hydrolysis into bioactive peptides,” explained project co-ordinator Nazlin Howell, Professor of Food Biochemistry, University of Surrey, Guilford, UK. Scientists have discovered that some of the bioactive peptides isolated from fish waste exhibit an activity akin to that of a class of blood pressure lowering drugs called ACE inhibitors. Others also exhibit antioxidant properties and might reduce reactive oxygen species in cells. Such activity could have implications for cardiovascular disease and cancer prevention. Howell tells youris.com “[these] could be put into [food] products such as yoghurt and milk drinks” due to their potential health benefits.

Around 50 per cent of fish sold is eaten and often heads and skin are discarded

Some experts welcome the idea of turning these peptides into neutraceuticals. “The exploitation of bioactive peptides in waste materials is very new and a very good idea because otherwise they are just discarded,” said Elizabeth Lund, an independent consultant specialised in nutrition and gastrointestinal health previously a scientist at the UK Institute of Food Research, in Norwich.

The project goal is to test the entire process of converting these bioactive peptides to high-value products directly in developing countries.

The next step, will involve field trials incorporating progress made by other project partners to make fisheries a greener activity.

Howell explained, “We will bring together the (fish conservation) processing tools, the total quality management tool [to assess environmental, health and safety aspects] and the newly developed functional proteins and peptides and use them to make new (food) products in the developing countries.”

In particular, case studies will be implemented in Africa – including Kenya, Namibia, Ghana – and Asia, namely India and Malaysia, as well as Argentina.

“If this is aimed at developing counties then any inexpensive protein source would be welcome and production might well be fairly straightforward," Lund remarks.

However, she warns, “If the science is aimed at producing peptides with specific biological properties then these are likely to be much more expensive to produce and certainly require more research.”

Trials designed to demonstrate the peptide’s health effect would then be required.

“We would like to take the application of peptides further to make them available to consumers,” said Howell. Despite its potential health applications, this approach may not entirely meet the project’s environmental objective.

Council formed for feed project THE INTERNATIONAL FEED Industry Federation (IFIF) and the EU Association of Specialty Feed Ingredients and their Mixtures (FEFANA), have announced the launch of a Scientific Council of experts who will serve as the advisory body of the IFIF/FEFANA Specialty Feed Ingredients Sustainability Project (SFIS).

The Scientific Council includes experts on ISO LCA methodology and animal nutrition/feed from Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe and South America.

The project will measure the role of The SFIS project is feed on the environmental impact of livestock production designed to measure and establish the role of specialty feed on the environmental impact of livestock production and the Scientific Council will provide expert advice on the project during the course of the work in order to ensure scientifically robust inputs in the analysis and prepare the ground for a future peer reviewed publication of the project output once it is completed.

Professor Dr Matthias Finkbeiner, Chair of Sustainable Engineering at the Technical University Berlin and Chairman of the SFIS Scientific Council, welcomes the “involvement of globally renowned experts in such an important project, which aims to contribute to global activities in the area of the environmental effect of livestock production.” Prof.

Finkbeiner added “the Members of the Council would provide expert review for results of the projects, which will be shared with international stakeholders and with feed chain operators.

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It's important to manage the watering system in your operation to promote dry litter since wet litter results in ammonia release

Role of water system in feed conversion Clean water means that birds will suffer fewer illnesses, and dry litter contributes to the overall health of the birds EED CONVERSION RATE is one of the more important figures a poultry producer should know about the flocks he or she raises. Most producers are very aware of this business fact, but many people in the industry are not as knowledgeable about the important role the watering system has in the feed conversion process.

The feed conversion rate is the ratio of feed a bird consumed compared with the bird's weight. For example, if it takes 8 pounds of feed (3.6 kg) to raise a 4-pound bird (1.8 kg), the feed conversion rate is 2.0. What makes this number so important is the fact that feed is by far the biggest expense in raising a poultry flock. In most operations, about 60 per cent of the overhead is the cost of feed. So obviously, anything a producer can do to reduce the feed conversion rate will improve profitability.

Make sure you are not wasting feed by operating your mechanical feeding equipment incorrectly, and remember to cull birds that have no chance of making it to market as early in the grow-out as possible. But, you also have to take steps to ensure your birds are as efficient as possible at converting feed into body weight.

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production hurts the feed conversion rate.

Among these conditions are illness, elevated levels of ammonia and temperatures too high or too low. Your watering system and how you manage it can impact many of these.

Ziggity pioneered the use of enclosed, lowflow, nipple-type drinking systems in the 1970s. Poultry farmers immediately saw the advantages of this type of a system over troughs or bells, which easily collect bacteria and contaminants and spread diseases among the birds. An enclosed system not only keeps the drinking water cleaner and prevents sharing of water, it contributes to drier conditions in the poultry house. Clean water means that birds suffer fewer illnesses, and dry litter contributes to the overall health of the birds.

One disease that was greatly impacted by the drier conditions is coccidiosis. Coccidiosis, a disease affecting primarily young birds, mostly broilers, breeder pullets and turkeys, needs warm, wet litter conditions to propagate. It is caused by a protozoan-type parasite that lives in the intestinal tract of chickens. The parasite can damage intestinal tissues, exposing the birds to bacterial infections, as well as interfering with food digestion and nutrient absorption. The result is depressed feed conversion and weight gain.

It's important to manage the watering system in your operation to promote dry litter.

Wet litter results in ammonia releases.

Ammonia in a poultry house at 25 ppm (barely noticeable to the human nose) can depress bird growth by four to eight per cent and increase the feed conversion rate by three to six per cent.

Some producers have reasoned that if they turn up the water pressure, supplying more water to the birds, the birds will drink more and that will stimulate them to eat more. That logic, however, is faulty. A bird can only drink so much at one time and supplying any more simply results in the water spilling onto the litter.

Producers should strive to provide the birds with all the water they need to thrive, but not more that will wet the litter. The key to determining whether there is sufficient pressure in the system is to take litter readings on a regular basis.

Strive for friable litter Also, be vigilant about detecting leaking drinkers. If the moisture under the watering lines appears to be increasing, decrease the pressure in the lines by 50 per cent. Then wait for the litter to crust over dry.

Once the litter is dry, select one drinker line,

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preferably the one that is the most difficult to keep dry. Adjust the column pressure 1 inch (2.5 cm) higher in the test line. Do not adjust the other lines. Wait for about 24 hours and examine the litter immediately under the drinkers. If the litter is still dry, adjust the column pressure in the other drinker lines up by 1 inch (2.5 cm). Repeat this process until a slight dampness develops under the test line.

Repeat this process throughout the growout.

With the advent of enclosed watering systems came a threat to the flocks. Enclosed systems with their inherently low water pressure are ideal for growing biofilms — active colonies of pathogens that can infect the birds with a variety of diseases.

Many producers find it beneficial to introduce a sanitiser into the watering system to combat biofilm. One of the most common sanitisers is chlorine. However, sanitising agents, such as chlorine, can alter the water's taste to the point where the birds will not drink.

This in turn hurts meat production because the birds will reduce the amount of feed they eat.

Broilers drink approximately 1.6 to 1.8 pounds (0.7 to 0.8 kg) of water for every pound (0.45 kg) of feed they consume.

Ziggity has long advocated producers follow

a regular schedule of high pressure flushing to combat biofilm and sediment in the lines.

Hydrogen peroxide based cleaners have proved very effective at scrubbing the watering system in preparation for the high pressure flush.

Temperatures that are too cold or too hot also hurt the feed conversion rate. The ideal temperature range for chickens is 65 to 75 degrees (18.3 to 23.8 degrees C).

If the weather is cold, many of the calories from the feed the birds consume are used to maintain body heat rather than be converted to meat. Some poultry farmers will combat this by reducing their ventilation during cold weather. This, however, only promotes wet litter and ammonia releases. You'll get a better return on your money by boosting the heat and maintaining the ventilation to rid the house of ammonia.

In warm weather, it makes sense to ventilate to keep the birds cool and to remove moisture from the house. However, in high heat the birds will reduce their feed intake because the digestion process increases their body temperatures.

Some farmers find it advantageous to withhold feed during the hottest parts of the day and allow feeding only in the morning and

evening. However, the birds should have unlimited access to water.

Watering works in tandem with ventilation to cool the poultry barn and the birds.

For instance, foggers reduce the house temperature when humidity is low by injecting fine water particles into the warm air. As the water vaporizes, it absorbs heat from the air.

Ventilation then pushes the water vapor and the heat from the house. This can lower the house temperature by as much as 10 degrees F (5.5 degrees C). Evaporative cooling pads may be even more effective at reducing house temperatures. If foggers are employed, use them intermittently. If left in continuous use, they may raise the humidity in the house too much and cause the litter to become wet.

Foggers and cooling pads are not particularly effective if the humidity is high.

The feed conversion rate of a flock is a key measure in how profitable the flock is.

It is in your best interests to do everything you can to keep that number as low as possible flock after flock. So, be sure to manage your watering system in order to achieve the best possible feed conversion. n Ziggity Systems Inc.

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Promoting animal welfare through proper animal nutrition

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ANIMAL WELFARE INCLUDES the combination of both physical and mental well-being. A properly balanced diet and water supplied in adequate amounts avoid physical and psychological suffering from hunger and thirst; furthermore correct nutrition is crucial for optimal performance and to sustain optimal fitness.

An expert meeting held in September last year in Rome reviewed the impact of animal nutrition on animal welfare. For both ruminant and monogastric species, the experts identified: • Feeding options for different livestock production systems (extensive, mixed crop-livestock, and intensive) that improve animal welfare while increasing profitability of the livestock producers and ensuring safety and quality through the food chain. • Challenges and opportunities to enhance animal welfare through animal feeding approaches. • In addition, guidelines and policy options promoting sustainable animal feeding that enhance animal welfare, animal productivity, animal product quality and profitability were formulated.

In extensive production systems, the major challenge identified is the supply of adequate nutrients year-round despite climatic variation. In mixed-crop production systems the challenge is to better integrate the nutrient management of crop and animal production enterprises within the system, to be relatively self-sufficient and reduce dependence on external inputs. In Intensive production systems, the highly specialised genotypes and diet formulation approaches, and the large scale of operation, mean that the nutritional welfare of the animals is best safeguarded when expert nutritionists are involved in diet formulation.

Feeding to sustain high production levels can lead to metabolic disorders in ruminants, whilst breeding animals of monogastric species which are restrict-fed to optimise health and production may suffer from chronic hunger.

A number of opportunities and challenges to enhance animal welfare through animal feeding approaches were identified. In ruminant species, welfare assessment could be improved by development of better integrated and more robust welfare measures. Preventing undesirable competitive behavior requires

appropriate group composition and facility design.

Maintaining appropriate nutrient balance involves avoiding excessive mobilisation of body reserves for high production, preventing rumen acidosis by appropriate diet formulation, and providing mineral as well as protein supplements to remedy imbalances in extensive conditions.

Correct nutrition can reduce infectious afflictions by enhancing cell-tissue integrity and optimising defence mechanisms of the immune system. Toxicity issues associated with ingested herbage can be reduced by better management of grazing lands, training animals to avoid poisonous plants and use of medicines in supplements to counteract their negative effects. Parasite control can be aided by appropriate host nutrition, particularly adequate metabolisable protein nutrition, and regular use of anti-parasitic drugs. To reduce morbidity and mortality in young stock, adequate provision of colostrum at birth and adequate supply of milk replacer until weaning age is essential to ensure proper immune protection.

In monogastric species, the greatest challenge involves understanding and dealing with chronic hunger, which can arise from the absence of sufficient feed in subsistence systems, the deliberate restriction of feed for breeding animals in intensive systems, and the possibility of nutrient specific hungers arising from imbalances between the diet supplied and the metabolic needs of the animal.

There is also scope for better matching of diets to nutritional needs through improved knowledge of the nutrient requirements of animals in different situations, and particularly of local breeds of livestock used in more extensive systems. In improved breeds, there are nutritional opportunities to mitigate the effects of problems associated with genetically induced fast growth and the partitioning of nutrients to production functions.

The development of more sustainable nutritional strategies requires consideration of the use of nutritional approaches to address other societal goals including the supply of food which is both safe and nutritious to humans whilst generating low environmental impact from production systems.

Source: FAO

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Cocoa pods are forced to share the canopy with big epiphytes

Weeds on trees and controlling them Epiphytes or weeds that grow on trees can affect the yield and quality of fruit e.g. cocoa pods, coffee berries and citrus fruit, both passively and actively

EEDS ARE SIMPLY green plants in the wrong place at the wrong time. They grow under and around trees competing with root systems for water and nutrients and, in the case of small trees and tall vigorously growing weeds, for light and space. Plants also grow on trees and in many agricultural tree crop situations in the wet and humid tropics, including cocoa, coffee and citrus, are sufficiently numerous and damaging to be classed as weeds. The scientific term for such plants is epiphytes derived from the Greek words ‘Epi’ meaning ‘on’ and ‘phyton’ meaning plant. Epiphytes growing on trees are also called ‘air’ plants because they have no tangible contact with the earth.

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Range of epiphytes Epiphytic plants cover, among others, lichens, algae, bryophytes (mosses and liverworts), pteridophytes (ferns), bromeliads (pineapple-like plants), cacti and orchids. These green plants use the trees for anchorage and support but do not compete with them (the trees) for water and nutrients. Epiphytes obtain these essential requirements from rain water and reservoirs of free water remaining on the trees.

However, they do harm the trees and will affect the yield and quality of fruit (e.g. cocoa pods, coffee berries and citrus fruit), both passively and actively, in several other ways. For instance, thick layers of lichen growing on the surfaces of coffee and citrus leaves can block and intercept a high proportion of light from entering the pallisade mesophyll and spongy mesophyll leaf tissues, and therefore absorption of light by chlorophyll pigments (contained in chloroplasts).

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Lichen growth is prevalent on the trunks and branches virtually all trees in wet and humid tropical climates. Trees affected include cocoa, coffee, citrus, avocado, mango, durian, mangosteen, rambhutan, breadfruit and many others.

Epiphytic plant growth is particularly prolific on cocoa with its inherently closed canopy and accompanying shade trees which creates a very high humidity within the cocoa stand. This is required for maximum growth, production and longevity of Theobroma cacao trees which exist naturally as a wild under-storey in the rain forests of Central America and the Amazonian jungle of South America.

But high humidity and free water also provides ideal conditions for spread and development of cocoa diseases and especially Phytophthora pod rot (black pod of cocoa) caused by a number of fungus-like pathogens belonging to the genus Phytophthora. Phytophthora palmivora is universally found wherever cocoa is grown – West and Central Africa, South and South East Asia, Oceania and Latin America including the Caribbean. Phytophthora megakarya, a particularly aggressive pathogen, is prevalent in West Africa including Nigeria and Ghana.

Epiphytes encourage disease. This moss covered tree has a completely rotted pod (Phytophthora) to prove it

Light blocking by epiphytes can be especially damaging for cocoa and coffee which are traditionally grown under shade, because the amount of light that reaches the leaves is inherently low, even without a layer of lichen over the leaf surface. Lichen isn’t a single plant but a symbiotic relationship between alga and a fungus. The alga provides the light interception and energy production function and the fungus the attachment and anchorage, as well as absorption of water and nutrients from the surface layer of water on the leaf or bark, wherever the lichen happens to be growing.

There is an additional risk of leaf stomata being blocked, with the corresponding inhibition of gaseous exchange (oxygen diffusing in and carbon dioxide and water out). However, in coffee and citrus most lichen is found on the adaxial (upper) surface of the leaf, whereas stomata are confined to the abaxial (lower) surface of the leaf. This leaf surface is devoid of the thick waxy cuticle which overlays the adaxial (upper) surface of the leaf.

Epiphytes on leaves and bark Lichen growth is most prevalent on the adaxial (upper) surface of leaves such as coffee, citrus and avocado, which possess a natural thick waxy cuticle, while lichen growth is minimal or absent on soft leaves lacking a thick waxy cuticle (even when mature). It would appear the thick waxrich cuticle provides the most suitable anchorage for the growth of lichen.

Epiphytes encourage disease Phytophthora pathogens (called ‘water fungi’ by early mycologists) are dependent on high humidity and surface wetness for spore production, spore dissemination and infection of pods and flower cushions, the latter borne directly on the branches of the cocoa tree. Prolific and dense epiphytic growth comprising mosses, ferns and bromeliads, encourages and aggravates the development and spread of Phytophthora in cocoa.

This, in turn, will cause higher than normal levels of pod rot and stem canker, the latter developing from infected flower cushions. In many parts of the world Phytophthora pod rot is so severe that farmers are unable to harvest any pods unless trees are sprayed weekly with copper fungicide, at least during the rainy season. Another way in which epiphytic growth encourages and promotes disease in cocoa is by trapping Phytophthora spores, which subsequently germinate and infect flower cushions and cocoa pods.

Stem cankers develop quickly and girdle the branch or trunk to kill the tree, which otherwise has a crop bearing life of at least fifty years.

This general disease increase is due to creation of high relative humidity, but epiphytes growing on the trunk and branches of cocoa trees may cause specific damage related to flowering and the formation and development of minute young pods called ‘cherelles’.

Cherelles are prone to substantial losses from a condition known as ‘cherelle wilt’. This may be purely physiological, caused directly by Phytophthora pathogens infecting flower cushions (Phytophthora cherelle wilt) or a combination of both. In addition, the growth of moss may be so rapid, extensive and dense that it physically smothers the flowers and cherelles on the flower cushions.

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Cocoa flowers grow from small cushions on the trunk or older branches of the tree. Botanists are notorious for inventing all sorts of terms to explain different floral phenomena. Flowers borne directly on the trunk, limbs and main branches of woody plants rather than on new growth is called ‘cauliflory’.

This term is derived from the Latin and literally translates into ‘stem + flower’. The cocoa flowers are said to be ‘cauliflorous’. Cauliflory is not particularly common amongst the trees of the world. Other tropical trees showing this type of flower and inflorescence bearing include jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), breadfruit (Artocarpus attilis), and papaya. The main advantage is allowing the pollination of flowers and the dispersal of fruits and seeds by animals which cannot fly.

One of the few non-tropical trees showing ‘cauliflory’ is Cercis siliquastrum, commonly known as the Judas tree, a small, deciduous

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and leguminous tree native to Southern Europe and Western Asia and noted for its prolific display of deep pink flowers in spring. A related species with closely matching pink cauliflorous flowers and native to eastern North America is the eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis). In the western United States including California, Arizona and Utah it is replaced by the western redbud (C. occidentalis).

More general damage to tree crops from long term heavy epiphytic growth is branch breakage caused by the extra â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;loadingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on the tree. This is especially common in citrus, whether orange, grapefruit, lime, mandarin or other species and cultivars.

Copper fungicide Heavy epiphytic growth on tropical tree crops requires control but economics of production and especially cocoa means that application of chemicals dedicated to the control of epiphytes are not economically worthwhile, especially for smallholders.

Copper fungicides, the most widely and intensively deployed protectant fungicides and used to routinely control fungal and fungus-like (Phytophthora) diseases are also active against these epiphytes on trees.

The divalent copper ion (Cu2+), the active principle of fixed copper fungicides including cuprous oxide, cupric hydroxide and copper oxychloride, has an exceptionally broad spectrum of activity covering lichen, algae, mosses, liverworts, ferns and other epiphytes.

Of all the fixed copper fungicides, cuprous oxide contains the highest proportion of active copper in the molecule and is therefore the most active on a gram for gram basis. Cuprous oxide is routinely sprayed on cocoa to control Phytophthora pod rot and stem canker, to coffee for control leaf rust (Hemileia vastatrix) and coffee berry disease

Cocoa canopy draped with epiphytic moss growth

(Colletotrichum coffeanum), on citrus to control anthracnose (Colletotrichum spp), greasy spot (Mycosphaerella citri), sour orange scab (Elsinoe fawcetti) and melanose (Diaporthe citri), and for anthracnose (Colletotrichum gloeosporioides) of mango and avocado.

Routine sprays of cuprous oxide to control these diseases on their respective host tree crop will additionally keep trees (leaves and bark) free from epiphytic growth. n

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Key global crops in decline THE GREEN REVOLUTION has stagnated for key food crops in many regions of the world, according to a study published in Nature Communications by scientists with the University of Minnesota's Institute on the Environment and McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

Led by IonE research fellow Deepak Ray, the study team developed geographically detailed maps of annual crop harvested areas and yields of maize (corn), rice, wheat and soybeans from 1961 to 2008. It found that although virtually all regions showed a yield increase sometime during that period, in 24 to 39 per cent of the harvested areas (depending on the crop) yield plateaued or outright declined in recent years. Among the top cropproducing nations, vast areas of two of the most populous – China and India – are witnessing especially concerning stagnation or decline in yield.

"This study clearly delineates areas where yields for important food crops are stagnating, declining, or never improved, as well areas where yields are still rapidly improving," Ray said.

"As a result, it both sounds the alert for where we must shift our course if we are to feed a growing population in the decades to come, and points to positive examples to emulate."

Interestingly, the researchers found that yields of wheat and rice – two crops that are largely used as food crops, and which supply roughly half of the world's dietary calories – are declining across a higher percentage of cropland than those of corn and soybean, which are used largely to produce meat or biofuels.

"This finding is particularly troubling because it suggests that we have preferentially focused our crop improvement efforts on feeding animals and cars, as we have largely ignored investments in wheat and rice, crops

Researchers found that yields of wheat are declining across a higher percentage of cropland

that feed people and are the basis of food security in much of the world," said study co-author and IonE director Jonathan Foley, professor and McKnight Presidential Chair in the College of Biological Sciences. "How can we meet the growing needs of feeding people in the future if one-third of our cropland areas, in our most important crops, are not improving in yield any more?"

The paper suggests two actions based on its findings. First, it recommends working to maintain the positive trajectory for the 61 to 76 per cent of croplands where yield is still climbing. Second, it encourages crop-producing regions around the world to look at their yield trends and those of others to identify what's working and what might be improved.

"Previous research suggests that many factors work together to limit yield growth, from cultivation practices to pests to a need for improved seeds," Ray said. "What this paper does is provide concrete, detailed information policy makers can use to identify regions where yield growth has stagnated or reversed, figure out what limiting factors are at play, then work to turn that trend around."

Corn could help farmers fight devastating weed VERSATILE AND RESPONSIVE to management, corn is grown throughout the world for everything from food to animal feed to fuel. A new use for corn could soon join that list, as researchers in China investigate the crop's ability to induce "suicidal germination" in a devastating parasitic weed.

Known commonly as sunflower broomrape, the weed causes extensive damage to vegetable and row crops in Asia, Africa, and southern Eastern Europe. Lacking chlorophyll, it is a parasite and completely dependent on a host plant for water and nutrients. An infestation of broomrape in sunflower fields can reduce yields by 50 per cent.

Sunflower is one of the main oil crops in China, and in one county, over 64 per cent of a sunflower field covering more than 24,000 acres is currently infested.

Several strategies have been tested to stop the damage caused by broomrape, including chemical and cultural methods. Previous studies have shown the utility of using trap crops, which induce germination of the unwanted seed but do not allow for development and survival of the parasite thus causing ‘suicidal germination’.

However, no single method of controlling broomrape has yet been shown to be effective and feasible for small farms.

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Sunflower broomrape causes extensive damage to vegetable and row crops in Asia

University in China attempted to control broomrape infestation by using corn as a trap crop. Corn was a favorable option since both sunflower and corn can be grown in the same areas of China. While corn cannot be parasitised by broomrape, the scientists found that a hybrid line of corn and its parental lines induced significant germination of broomrape seeds. They suggest that corn lines could be produced specifically to be used as a trap crop, thus controlling broomrape infestations and producing a forage crop for livestock feed.

To study the effect of several corn varieties on broomrape germination, the researchers tested

both hybrid and inbred lines. They found that one hybrid and its parental lines consistently induced the highest germination rates. While none of the corn varieties tested was bred to be a trap crop for broomrape, by analyzing these successful lines, it may be possible to produce even more efficient varieties, the researchers say.

The research team sampled the corn in multiple ways looking at the effects of root extracts, shoot extracts, and soil samples from around the roots. Root extracts generally caused more germination than the shoot extracts.

Researchers think that this is because the chemical most likely responsible for causing germination, strigolactone, is made in the roots of the corn plant.

Using the results of their study, the scientists believe that a breeding programme could be developed to make corn varieties that are even better at inducing suicidal germination in broomrape. It would also be possible to determine how the chemical that induces germination is made by studying these corn varieties.

Finally, the authors note that the benefit of using corn as a trap crop extends beyond its effects on broomrape. If corn is successful, it can be harvested for livestock feed and other uses thus optimising the effort and cost to plant it.

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The Philippine irrigation system: Running dry?

Lack of adequate irrigation systems could be affecting productivity growth in the country S AN AGRICULTURAL country, irrigation in the Philippines is of dire importance. More than one third of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nearly 90 million inhabitants depend on farming and fishing for a living and irrigation is a great necessity for many Filipinos who has regarded agriculture as the foundation of their lives.

Data from the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) shows that the country has about 10.3mn hectares of agricultural lands. Out of this, around 3.1mn hectares are considered irrigable, with up to three percent slope and primarily devoted to rice and corn. But a recent study by the World Bank revealed that about 6.1 million hectares as irrigable, including areas that are relatively more difficult to irrigate and up to eight percent slope.

As of December 2009, NIA record shows that about 1.54mn hectares of the 3.1mn hectares have been developed for irrigation. In the last two years, NIA, in its website, has not released any figures to confirm if these areas or more have indeed been irrigated. But judging from agricultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance from 2010-2011 wherein productivity growth was not sustained, a perceptible factor might be the lack of adequate irrigation systems in the countryside.

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Current irrigation system According to NIA, there are three types of irrigation systems in the country: national irrigation systems (NIS), communal irrigation systems (CIS) and private irrigation systems (PIS). The NIS are large and medium irrigation schemes basically operated and maintained by NIA where beneficiaries are charged with irrigation service fee for the services rendered in the delivery of water. In the 1980s, joint management of portions of national systems with irrigators (IA) took effect.

CIS are small-scale schemes and constructed with the participation of farmer-beneficiaries through their IAs. The operation and maintenance of CIS is turned over to IAs upon project completion subject to a cost recovery arrangement. Farmers amortise the chargeable cost for a period not exceeding 50 years at zero per cent interest. The repayment scheme is pre-arranged and acceptable to both NIA and the IA. PIS are those constructed, operated and maintained by private individuals or groups without technical assistance by NIA or other government agencies.

NIA has also three categories of irrigation development schemes and these are: run-of-the-river diversion, storage or reservoir and pump irrigation. The run-of-the-river diversion entails the drawing of water under controlled conditions directly from the flow of rivers or streams.

Storage or reservoir projects involve the construction of storage dams to impound water and released as needed to be drawn from a diversion dam downstream. Reservoir projects are usually multi-purpose to include other functions like power generation, flood control, fishery and recreation. In pump projects, water is lifted from underground or from rivers and streams. Pump systems are also common in some storage or diversion schemes to lift water to irrigate areas on higher elevation or pump groundwater to supplement available supply from the river.

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YEAR 1979 1989 1999 2009

POTENTIAL IRRIGABLE AREA (Ha) 3.126 million 3.126 million 3.126 million 3.126 million

design of these various schemes.

While the government’s efforts through NIA to irrigate all farmlands are highly lauded, their actions are seemingly not enough in providing water, particularly in remote communities. In a study by Jayson Cainglet, lead facilitator of the regional work in the Asia Pacific of the Agribusiness Action Initiatives, NIA’s irrigation development hardly moved and has not even reached 50 per cent.

The Asian Development Bank – one of the country’s major sponsors in establishing irrigation facilities – cited some factors. First is the overoptimistic system development assumption where designed service areas tend to be larger than available water resources. ADB says limited hydrological records do not allow data-based hydrological analysis on water availability such as farmers much as want to convert lands, shortage of resources and value of existing crops have halted the development of these lands.

SERVICE AREA (Ha) 1.17 1.46 1.35 1.54

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IRRIGATION DEVELOPMENT (%) 37% 46% 43% 49%

means that the service areas of irrigation systems as calculated during project design and preparation stage were overestimated. He adds that only 68 per cent of the service areas of irrigated facilities were actually served during the wet season and only 54 per cent during the dry season. Moreover, Cainglet says the decisions on the level and nature of public investments, such as construction of new NIS rather than CIS or pump irrigation or rehabilitation are, by and large, strongly influenced by donor priorities, bureaucratic biases, budgetary constraints and political economy factors. With NIA as a government agency, Cainglet says irrigation development tends to be biased in favor of public gravity irrigation as against pump systems using groundwater resources. The partiality will mean “building more large scale rather than small scale systems and will just focus on design and construction rather than operation and maintenance, as has been pointed out in other studies,” observes Cainglet.

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NIA has three categories of irrigation development schemes which are: run-of-the-river diversion, storage or reservoir and pump irrigation

Second is the inadequate operation, maintenance (O&M) and limited farmer participation. Limited O&M result in deteriorating canals and structures as well as silted and defective diversion works. According to ADB, O&M costs are expected to be covered by irrigation service fees but collection efficiency is very low. The institution also said most O&M funding is utilised for NIA personnel and little remains for O&M. Third is deterioration of existing systems. Many of the irrigation facilities, built after NIA has been established in 1963, are aging and have accumulated damage through natural calamities such as that they are not able to fulfill the expected functions. ADB says most of these systems now require comprehensive and systematic upgrading to bring them to full operating status.

Another observation by Cainglet in one of his research show that for all the regions and in all the cropping seasons, the actual areas irrigated were much less than the reported service areas. Cainglet says this

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Due to lesser funding by private sectors, the government has allocated more budget last year to fulfill its goal of providing more irrigation facilities especially in hard-to-reach areas. In 2012, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has allotted PHP35.9bn (US$884.45mn) to irrigate 214,055 hectares of farm land benefiting some 142,767 households.

This means an increase of 27 per cent from 112,349 households in 2011.

When supertyphoon Pablo (international name Bopha) struck Mindanao region where massive losses amounted to billions of pesos, the DA has proposed an additional budget of PHP1.67bn (US$41.14mn) to rehabilitate damaged irrigation facilities.

Aside from additional financial support, Cainglet recommends modifying policy options to improve the country’s irrigation system. He says the following may help accelerate the local irrigation facilities: a) A substantial increase in public sector investment is needed whether is its CIS or NIS which will help proper and inclusive consultations to make proper decisions; b) Developing the institutional and incentive structure would lead to correct decisions on the level and nature of public investments; c) Institutionalise reforms and other efforts to minimise biases in the system which usually leads to misallocation or misdirected priorities; d) Generate reliable estimates of the potential economic benefits of irrigable areas for various types of irrigation technologies; e) Produce updated benchmark information to provide panning and forecasting as well as develop design criteria and systems of operations and maintenance and monitoring and evaluation; f) Improving O&M will be more cost effective than rehabilitating aging facilities; g) Considering the prohibitive cost of new CIS and NIS development as studies show that large-scale irrigation systems perform poorly than the small-scale, thus intensive studies should be considered; and h) Focus on small-scale facilities such as shallow tube wells, low-lift pumps and village irrigation systems as studies show that these are easier to manage, cheaper to construct and have shorter gestation periods.

At a time where climate change are resulting to fiercer typhoons and more scorching dry season, all the more the need for more efficient irrigation systems to provide the much needed water in such extreme weather conditions. n

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Gates Foundation grants US$25 million for photosynthesis research THE UNIVERSITY OF Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has received a five – year, US$25mn grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to improve the photosynthetic properties of key food crops, including rice and cassava. The project, titled ‘RIPE – Realising Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency’, has the potential to benefit farmers around the world by increasing productivity of staple food crops. Illinois research will take place at the Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB), a state-of-theart facility whose large shared laboratories accommodate multiple groups and encourage cross-discipline interaction.

“This grant will be game changing,” said Stephen Long, project director and Gutgsell Endowed professor of Crop Sciences and Plant Biology at Illinois. “This project represents a huge effort to determine and apply the mechanisms of photosynthesis that can contribute to the challenge of this century: food security for all.”

Increasing photosynthetic efficiency has not yet been addressed by conventional breeding methods, though it has the potential to increase yields and also increase the efficiency with which crops use water and nitrogen.

Team members will apply recent advances in

photosynthesis research and crop bioengineering to the RIPE project. In addition, computer simulation models of the highly complex photosynthetic system, combined with practical engineering, will identify the best targets for improving photosynthesis efficiency.

“The UN Food and Agricultural Organisation predicts that the world will need to increase staple crop yields 70 per cent by 2050,” said Long.

“The rapid increases that were achieved during the Green Revolution have slowed and will not meet this target. Photosynthesis promises a new area, ripe for exploitation, that will provide part of the yield jump the world needs to maintain food security.”

The University of Illinois, a pioneer in the impact of global change factors on crop plants, will lead the study. The University is home to SoyFACE (Soybean Free Air Concentration Enrichment), an outdoor facility for growing crops under a variety of atmospheric climatic conditions that has shown strong evidence linking increased photosynthesis to consistently higher crop yields over the 10 years of its operation.

Illinois is also home to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act PETROSS program, which is

Stephen Long (R), will serve as project director to improve photosynthetic properties of food crops, with Don Ort (L) as associate director

engineering improved photosynthesis into two key US bioenergy crops, sugarcane and sorghum.

Don Ort, associate director of the project and Robert Emerson professor of Plant Biology at Illinois and USDA–Agricultural Research Service Research Leader, stated, “Business as usual crop development in the face of accelerating agricultural demand and the challenges of rapid global change will not get the job done. This award invests in unique strengths at Illinois as well as at our collaborating institutions and holds exceptional promise for broad impact outcomes.”

Ort leads the IGB research theme Genomic Ecology of Global Change.

India may lose global leadership in rice in 2013 INDIA MAY LOSE global leadership in the rice market in 2013 as shipments are likely to slide by 30 per cent to 7 million tonnes due to weak prices and surplus grain in Thailand, according to government advisory body CACP. India had emerged as the world's largest rice exporter in 2012 beating its Asian counterpart Thailand with shipment of around 10mn tonnes. The country was at the third slot in 2011, it said.

"I feel India should not be exporting more than seven million tonnes this year," Commission for Agriculture Costs and Prices (CACP) Chairman Ashok Gulati told the news agency PTI. Rice shipments from the country could slowdown because of shrinking export profit margin, he said.

"Our margins would take a hit with rise in the minimum support price of paddy and if global prices weaken due to aggressive exports from Thailand and Vietnam," Gulati said.

The world rice market is 35mn tonnes. Shipments from Thailand are expected to rise as the country has surplus stock of 12 million tonnes of the grain, he added. On wheat, the CACP chief said India is expected to double exports to 7-8 million tonnes in 2013, as against an estimated four million tonnes last year.

"Wheat exports were 2.9mn tonnes during JanuarySeptember of 2012. Expecting another 1 million tonnes export to undertake during fag end of last year, taking total wheat export to four million tonnes," Gulati said.

Sufficient domestic supply and better global prices would prompt private players to aggressively export wheat this year, while more stocks from central pool can be shipped if the government acts quickly, he said.

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Poultry Buyers’ Guide 2 0 1 3 Section One - Listings by categories Section Two - List of suppliers Section Three - Contact details of agents in Asia

PLEASE MENTION FAR EASTERN AGRICULTURE WHEN CONTACTING YOUR SUPPLIERS

Section One Lubing Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG SKA S.r.l.

All Equipment

Housing

China Animal Agriculture Association Diamond Engineering Ltd. Henke-Sass, Wolf GmbH Salmet International GmbH

Big Dutchman International GmbH Poultec n.v Salmet International GmbH SKA S.r.l.

Artificial Insemination Equipment

International Exhibitions

Salmonella Control

China Animal Agriculture Association

China Animal Agriculture Association PT. Napindo Media Ashatama

Diamond Engineering Ltd. Eurofeed Technologies S.r.l.

Breeding Equipment

Manure Treatment

Feed Additives

Diamond Engineering Ltd. Plasson Ltd.

Poultec n.v Salmet International GmbH Sanovo Technology Group

DSM Nutritional Products Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. Eurofeed Technologies S.r.l.

Intraco Ltd. n.v Protexin

Breeding Stock

Mould Inhibitors Eurofeed Technologies S.r.l.

China Animal Agriculture Association Obamarshall Breeders Ltd. PT ISA Indonesia

Medicators

Exports

Pest Control/Disinfection Equipment

Intraco Ltd. n.v Sogeval Laboratories

Goizper, S Coop

Climate Systems

Feed

Pork Processing

DSM Nutritional Products Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. Intraco Ltd. n.v

Poultec n.v

Big Dutchman International GmbH Fancom b.v Hotraco Agri b.v Termotecnica Pericoli S.r.l.

Henke-Sass, Wolf GmbH Obamarshall Breeders Ltd.

Feed Additives, Natural Eurofeed Technologies S.r.l.

Protexin

Feed Ingredients Intraco Ltd. n.v Protexin

Feeding Systems Fancom b.v Impex Barneveld b.v Plasson Ltd. SKA S.r.l.

Henke-Sass, Wolf GmbH Poultec n.v

Sanitation Goizper, S Coop H. J. Baker & Bro Inc.

Big Dutchman International GmbH PT ISA Indonesia

Services

Cages - broiler

China Animal Agriculture Association Fancom b.v PT ISA Indonesia

Big Dutchman International GmbH

Cages - brooder and rearing

Slaughtering Equipment

Big Dutchman International GmbH

Meyn Food Processing Technology b.v

Cages - layer

Veterinary Instruments

Big Dutchman International GmbH PT ISA Indonesia Salmet International GmbH

Diamond Engineering Ltd.

Health Products

Watering Equipment

Henke-Sass, Wolf GmbH Protexin Sanovo Technology Group

Cages - breeder

H. J. Baker & Bro Inc.

Semen

Diamond Engineering Ltd. H. J. Baker & Bro Inc. Henke-Sass, Wolf GmbH

Handling Equipment

Disinfection Products

Big Dutchman International GmbH Goizper, S Coop Impex Barneveld b.v

Computer Systems Big Dutchman International GmbH Fancom b.v Hotraco Agri b.v

Egg Collection, Handling and Transport Big Dutchman International GmbH Lubing Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG

Evaporative Cooling Systems Big Dutchman International GmbH Lubing Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG Termotecnica Pericoli S.r.l.

Veterinary - Sprayers Diamond Engineering Ltd. Goizper, S Coop

Feeds, Concentrates, Premixes DSM Nutritional Products Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. Eurofeed Technologies S.r.l.

Intraco Ltd. n.v

Processing - Killing and Defeathering

Fogging Equipment

Meyn Food Processing Technology b.v

Big Dutchman International GmbH Impex Barneveld b.v Lubing Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG Plasson Ltd.

Veterinary - Vaccinators

Nests and Nesting Systems

Hatchery Supplies and Services

Big Dutchman International GmbH Impex Barneveld b.v Salmet International GmbH SKA S.r.l.

Ventilation Equipment Fancom b.v Hotraco Agri b.v Termotecnica Pericoli S.r.l.

Impex Barneveld b.v

Diamond Engineering Ltd.

Turnkey Operations Plasson Ltd. Poultec n.v SKA S.r.l.

Diamond Engineering Ltd. Henke-Sass, Wolf GmbH Lohmann Tierzucht GmbH

Impex Barneveld b.v Lubing Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG Plasson Ltd. Sogeval Laboratories

Environment Controls Lohmann Tierzucht GmbH Termotecnica Pericoli S.r.l.

Heat Control Systems

Disinfection Equipment

Health Control

Hatching and Incubation

Health Control

Medicators

Goizper, S Coop Impex Barneveld b.v Sanovo Technology Group

Diamond Engineering Ltd. Henke-Sass, Wolf GmbH

Big Dutchman International GmbH Diamond Engineering Ltd. Hotraco Agri b.v Lohmann Tierzucht GmbH Termotecnica Pericoli S.r.l.

Diamond Engineering Ltd. Henke-Sass, Wolf GmbH

SUPPLIERS Section Two Aerox b.v PO Box 1 Vleuten 3450 The Netherlands Tel: +31 30 6779180 Fax: +31 30 6779189 Web: www.aeroxinjector.com E-mail: info@aerox.nl

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Almex b.v

PO Box 150, Zutphen 7200 The Netherlands Tel: +31 575 572666 Fax: +31 575 572727 Web: www.almex.nl E-mail: info@almex.nl

AWILA Anlagenbau GmbH

Dillen 1, Lastrup 49688 Germany Tel: +49 4472 8920 Fax: +49 4472 892220 Web: www.awila.de E-mail: info@awila.de

BETCO Inc. 228 Commerce Blvd Statesville NC 28625 USA Tel: +1 704 8722999 Web: www.betcoinc.com E-mail: joe@thethompsonagy.com

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Big Dutchman International GmbH

PO Box 1163, Vechta, 49360 Germany Tel: +49 444 78010 Fax: +49 444 7801237 Web: www.bigdutchman.de E-mail: big@bigdutchman.de Agents: Australia - Australasian Agricultural Services (Pty) Ltd. Australia - Stockyard Industries Bangladesh - AFS Enterprise China - Big Dutchman (Tianjin) Livestock Equipment Co. Ltd. India - Big Dutchman International GmbH Indonesia - Aneng Gunawan Lim (BD-ML) Indonesia - PT BD Agriculture Indonesia Japan - Masahiro Sumiya Japan - Tohzai Sangyo Boeki Inc. Korea - Ganong International Co. Ltd. Korea - Jeong Jin Soo Malaysia - BD Asia Sdn. Bhd. New Zealand - Agrize Ltd. New Zealand - Mike McNaught New Zealand - Steve Cadwallader Pakistan - Eastern Veterinary Services Philippines - Asia Giant Enterprises Singapore - Morgan Enterprise Sri Lanka - JK Tradelink Pvt. Ltd. Taiwan - Bartholomew Lo, Siu-Man Taiwan - Global Ace Trading Co. Thailand - BD Agriculture (Thailand) Ltd. Vietnam - P & N Agro Business Co. Ltd.

China Animal Agriculture Association

9F, A Building, Times Fortune Center No.6 Shuguang Xili Jia, Chaoyang District Beijing, 100028, China Tel: +86 10 58677700 Fax: +86 10 58677809 Web: www.caaa.org.cn E-mail: caaa@caaa.cn

Compact Seeds and Clones

PO Box 30-1000, San Jos, Costa Rica Tel: +506 2257 2666 Fax: +506 2257 2667 Web: www.asd-cr.com E-mail: sales@asd-cr.com

Delacon Biotechnik Ges.m.b.H Weissenwolffstrasse 14, Steyregg 4221, Austria Tel: +43 70 640531 Fax: +43 70 640533 Web: www.delacon.com

DSM Nutritional Products Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.

Hotraco Agri b.v

2 Havelock Road #04-01, 059763 Singapore Tel: +65 66326500 Fax: +65 66326600 Web: www.dsmnutritionalproducts.com www.dsm.com E-mail: marketing.dnpap@dsm.com Agents: Australia - DSM Nutritional Products Australia Pty Limited India - DSM Nutritional Products India Pvt. Ltd. India - DSM Nutritional Products India Pvt.Ltd. Indonesia - PT DSM Nutritional Products Indonesia Japan - DSM Nutrition Japan K.K. Korea - DSM Nutrition Korea Ltd. Malaysia - DSM Nutritional Products Malaysia Sdn Bhd New Zealand - DSM Nutritional Products Philippines - DSM Nutritional Products Philippines Inc. Taiwan - DSM Nutritional Products Taiwan Ltd. Thailand - Rovithai Ltd. Vietnam - DSM Nutritional Products Vietnam Ltd.

Eurofeed Technologies S.r.l.

S.R.L.

Via L. Einaudi, 12, Loc. Bettolino Brandico (BS), Italy Tel: +39 030 6864682 Fax: +39 030 6866560 Web: www.eurofeed.it E-mail: info@eurofeed.it

Fancom b.v Industrieterrein 34, Panningen, 5981 The Netherlands Tel: +31 77 3069600 Fax: +31 77 3069601 Web: www.fancom.com E-mail: fancom@fancom.com Agents: China - Songming Machinery Industry Co. Ltd. India - Kishore Farm Equipments Pvt. Ltd. Japan - Tohzai Sangyo Boeki Inc. Taiwan - Agritek Industries Corp

Goizper, S Coop Antigua, 4, Antzuola, Gipuzkoa 20577, Spain Tel: +34 943 786000 Fax: +34 943 766008 Web: www.goizper.com E-mail: goizper@goizper.com Agents: Singapore - Goizper Asia

H. J. Baker & Bro Inc. 228 Saugatuck Avenue, Westport Connecticut, 06880-6425, USA Tel: +1 203 6829200 Fax: +1 203 2278351 Web: www.bakerbro.com

Keltenstra e 1, Tuttlingen, 78532 Germany Tel: +49 7462 9466118 Fax: +49 7462 94665208 Web: www.henkesasswolf.de E-mail: stefan.knefel@henkesasswolf.de Agents: Indonesia - Pesona Scientific Iran - Eamon & Saba Shiraz Co. Ltd. Korea - Yushin Corporation Philippines - P & J Agricultural Trading Taiwan - Ennchih Co. Ltd.

Philippines - Vemaval Incorporated Singapore - Advance Farm Systems Pte Ltd. Sri Lanka - Bodum Aussenhandels GmbH Taiwan - Ever Prima Co. Ltd. Thailand - K-Plus Engineering Co. Ltd. Vietnam - Peja Vietnam

Meyn Food Processing Technology b.v

PO Box 20, Harslelaarseweg 129 3771 MA Barneveld, 3770 The Netherlands Tel: +31 342 416641 Fax: +31 342 412826 Web: www.impex.nl E-mail: info@impex.nl

PO Box 16, AA Oostzaan, 1510 The Netherlands Tel: +31 20 2045000 Fax: +31 20 2045001 Web: www.meyn.com E-mail: sales@meyn.nl Agents: Australia - Universal Processing Equipment Co. (Pty) Ltd. Bangladesh - Chicks & Feeds Limited India - Meyn Food Processing Technology b.v India Office Indonesia - PT Euroasiatic Jaya Japan - Prifood Corporation Ltd. Gordex Company Kazakhstan - Crown Central Asia Ltd. Korea - Millbankorea Ltd. Malaysia - Poullive Sdn. Bhd. Pakistan - Bio-Vet Pvt. Limited Singapore - Lee Guan Chuan Ltd. Vietnam - Euroasiatic Jaya P.T.

Intraco Ltd. n.v

Obamarshall Breeders Ltd.

Impex Barneveld b.v

Meir 24, Antwerp, 2000, Belgium Tel: +32 3 2269850 Fax: +32 3 2269852 Web: www.intraco.be E-mail: intraco@intraco.be

PO Box 2286, Agbeloba House Quarry Road, Sapon, Abeokuta Ogun State, Nigeria Tel: +234 805 5095151/806 5242163 E-mail: info@obamarshall.com

Lohmann Tierzucht GmbH

Obasanjo Farms Nigeria Ltd.

Am Seedeich 9-11, Cuxhaven Deutschland, 27472, Germany Tel: +49 4721 5050 Fax: +49 4721 505222 Web: www.ltz.de E-mail: info@ltz.de

56 Quarry Road, Agbeloba House Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria Tel: +234 39 242005

Olmix

Lubing Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG al !

The Origin

Lubingstrabe 6, Barnstorf, 49406, Germany Tel: +49 5442 98790 Fax: +49 5442 987933 Web: www.lubing.com E-mail: info@lubing.de Agents: China - Lubing System Engineering (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd. India - Lubing India Pvt. Ltd. Indonesia - PT. Charoen Pokphand Indonesia Japan - Hytem Co. Ltd. Malaysia - Malaysia Tong Seh Industries Supply Sdn. Bhd. Pakistan - Ample Trade Impex Thailand - KSP Equipment Co. Ltd. Vietnam - Dong A Material-Veterinary JSC

Marel Stork Poultry Processing

Henke-Sass, Wolf GmbH

Diamond Engineering Ltd.

Shirehill Industrial Estate Thaxted Road, Saffron Walden CB11 3AQ United Kingdom Tel: +44 1799 523588 Fax: +44 1799 513381 Web: www.diamond-engineering.co.uk E-mail: sales@diamondengineering.co.uk

Stationsstraat 142, Hegelsom, 5963 The Netherlands Tel: +31 77 3275020 Fax: +31 77 3275021 Web: www.hotraco.com E-mail: info@hotraco.com Agents: China - Beijing HMA New-Tech Co. Ltd. India - Polaris Equipment Ltd. Korea - JLFA Co. Korea - Myung Sung System Co. Ltd. Thailand - Systemate Co. Ltd.

PO Box 118, Boxmeer, 5830, he Netherlands Tel: +31 485 586111 Fax: +31 485 586222 Web: www.storkfoodsystems.com E-mail: info.poultry@marel.com Agents: Australia - Marel Stork Food Systems Australasia (Pty) Ltd. Bangladesh - Axon Limited China - Marel Stork Food Systems China Co. Ltd. Indonesia - Marel Stork Indonesia Japan - Taiko Industry Co. Ltd. Korea - Ganong International Co. Ltd. Malaysia - Advance Farm Systems (M) Sdn Bhd Malaysia - Advance Farm Systems (M) Sdn Bhd-Marel Philippines - Marel Stork Asia

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Z.A. Du Haut du Bois, Brehan 56580, France Tel: +33 297 388103 Fax: +33 297 388658 Web: www.olmix.com E-mail: contact@olmix.com

Omex Agrifluids Limited

Saddlebow Road Industrial Estate King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3JA, UK Tel: +44 1553 817500 Fax: +44 1553 817501 Web: www.omex.co.uk E-mail: agrifluids@omex.com

Pancosma SA Voie-des-Traz 6, Le Grand-Saconnex Geneva, 1218, Switzerland Tel: +41 22 9298484 Fax: +41 22 9298495 Web: www.pancosma.com E-mail: info@pancosma.ch Agents: India - Raunaq International (Palatants) India - Varsha Multi Tech India (XTRACT ) Indonesia - PT Blue Sky Biotech Japan - Bayer Yakuhin Ltd. Japan - Wisco Ltd. (Trace Minerals) Korea - Milae Resources ML Co. Ltd. Malaysia - Pahang Pharmacy Sdn. Bhd. New Zealand - Vitec Nutrition Ltd. Philippines - Agri-Bio Philippines Inc. Taiwan - Asia Stockwell Products Inc. Taiwan - Kimpex (Carbovet ) Thailand - Nuevotec Co. Ltd. Vietnam - CTTNHH Dinh Son

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Plasson Ltd. Maagan Michael, D.N. Menashe 37805, Israel Tel: +972 4 6394711 Fax: +972 4 6390887 Web: www.plasson.com E-mail: sales@plasson.co.il Agents: Australia - Outback Environmental Controls (Pty) Ltd. India - Dhumal Plasson Pvt. Ltd. Japan - Tohzai Sangyo Boeki Inc. Japan - Yamamoto Corporation Malaysia - Edaran-Ispro (M) Sdn. Bhd. Malaysia - PT Gemilang New Zealand - Sonoma Enterprises Philippines - Belmont Agricorp Philippines - First Citylink Enterprises Philippines - Jemcy Enterprises Thailand - Kasethpand Industry-KSP Equipment Co. Ltd.

Poultec n.v Meir 24 B, Antwerp, 2000, Belgium Tel: +32 3 2269850 Fax: +32 3 2269852 Web: www.poultec.net E-mail: info@poultec.net

Protexin Lopen Head, Somerset, TA13 5JH, UK Tel: +44 1460 243230 Fax: +44 1460 249543 Web: www.protexin.com E-mail: info@protexin.com Agents: Australia - International Animal Health Products (Pty) Ltd. Malaysia - Agritech Enterprise Sdn Bhd Taiwan - Nedtex Co.

PT ISA Indonesia

Plaza 3 Pondok Indah, JL TB Simatupang Blok F/7, Jakarta, 12310, Indonesia

Tel: +62 21 7661515 Fax: +62 21 7661616 Web: www.isapoultry.com E-mail: info-isa@hendrix-genetics.com

SCE nv, silo construction and engineering

PT. Napindo Media Ashatama

Jl. Kelapa Sawit XIV Blok M1 No. 10 Kompleks Billy & Moon Pondok Kelapa Jakarta, 13450, Indonesia Tel: +62 21 8650962/8644756 Fax: +62 21 8650963 Web: www.napindo.com E-mail: info@napindo.com

Salmet International GmbH Assar-Gabrielson-Str. 19a Dietzenbach 63128 Germany Tel: +49 6074 37600 Fax: +49 6074 376049 Web: www.salmet.de E-mail: info@salmet.de

Industrielaan 17a Industriezone Kwakkel, Zone C2 Lichtervelde, 8810, Belgium Tel: +32 51 723128 Fax: +32 51 725350 Web: www.sce.be E-mail: info@sce.be

Schaumann Agri International GmbH An der M hlenau 4, Pinneberg, 25421 Germany Tel: +49 4101 2185300 Fax: +49 4101 2185399 Web: www.schaumann.de E-mail: info@schaumann-agri.com Agents: China - Schaumann Agri Trading (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.

Sogeval Laboratories PO Box 2227 200 Avenue de Mayenne Laval Cedex 9, 53022, France Tel: +33 243 495151 Fax: +33 243 539700 Web: www.sogeval.fr E-mail: sogeval@sogeval.fr

Termotecnica Pericoli S.r.l.

PO Box 262, Albenga, 17031, Italy Tel: +39 182 589006 Fax: +39 182 589005 Web: www.pericoli.com E-mail: info@pericoli.com Agents: Malaysia - Pericoli Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd.

Unipoint AG

SKA S.r.l.

Sanovo Technology Group Thulevej 25-27 Odense NV 5210 Denmark Tel: +45 6 6162832 Web: www.sanovoeng.com E-mail: info@sanovogroup.com Agents: Australia - G.G. Sterling (Pty) Ltd. China - Sanovo Technology Asia Iran - Aryadalman Co. Japan - Sanovo Technology Japan Ltd. Korea - K.I. System Co. Ltd. Malaysia - Sanovo Technology Malaysia Taiwan - Sanovo Technology Taiwan

Via Agosta 3, Sandrigo (VI), 36066 Italy Tel: +39 0444 659700 Fax: +39 0444 659322 Web: www.ska.it E-mail: ska@ska.it

Gewerbestrasse 2, Ossingen 8475, Switzerland Tel: +41 52 3052041 Fax: +41 52 3052042 Web: www.unipoint.ch E-mail: info@unipoint.ch

VNU Exhibitions Europe

SKIOLD A/S

Kjeldgaardsvej 3, Saeby, 9300, Denmark Tel: +45 99 898887 Fax: +45 99 898877

PO Box 8800, RV Utrecht, 3503 The Netherlands Tel: +31 30 2952788 Fax: +31 30 2952809 Web: www.viv.net

AGENTS Section Three Australia Australasian Agricultural Services (Pty) Ltd. 34 Millennium Place Tingalpa Wellington Point Queensland, QLD 4160 Tel: +61 7 33960166 Fax: +61 7 33960266 E-mail: peter@ausagservices.com.au

DSM Nutritional Products Australia Pty Limited 41 Edison Road Wagga Wagga 2650 Tel: +61 2 69227015 Fax: +61 2 69227381 Web: www.dsm.com E-mail: dnpa.customerservice@dsm.com

G.G. Sterling (Pty) Ltd. PO Box 81, Pittsworth Queensland, 4356 Tel: +61 7 46932959 Fax: +61 7 46932959 E-mail: ggsterling@ bigpond.com.au

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International Animal Health Products (Pty) Ltd.

Universal Processing Equipment Co. (Pty) Ltd.

18 Healey Circuit Huntingwood NSW 2148 Tel: +61 2 96727944 Fax: +61 2 96727988 E-mail: info@iahp.com.au

40, Flora street, Kirrawee Sydney, NSW 2232 Tel: +61 2 95421611 Fax: +61 2 95214309 E-mail: upec@upec.com.au

Marel Stork Food Systems Australasia (Pty) Ltd.

AFS Enterprise

Unit 1, 53 Neumann Road Capalaba, QLD 4157 Tel: +61 7 39003000 Fax: +61 7 39003033 Web: www.marel.com/australia E-mail: info@marel.com

Outback Environmental Controls (Pty) Ltd. 2/32 Billabong Street Stafford Brisbane Qld, 4053 Tel: +61 7 33526677 Fax: +61 7 33562805

Stockyard Industries King Street, Clifto, QLD 4361 Tel: +61 746 973344 Fax: +61 746 973532 E-mail: marcusj@cefn.com.au

Bangladesh House #70 Road #21 Block B Dhaka Tel: +880 2 8858404 Fax: +880 2 8815210 E-mail: wasusalam@hotmail.com

Axon Limited Apt. 18, House 541, Road - 12 Baridhara DOHS, Dhaka, 1206 Tel: +880 2 8417331 Fax: +880 2 8417330 E-mail: info@axon-group.net

Chicks & Feeds Limited House: 8, Road: 14 Dhanmondi Dhaka, 1209 Tel: +880 2 8142532/33 Fax: +880 2 8142531 Web: www.cknfeeds.com E-mail: info@cknfeeds.com

China Beijing HMA New-Tech Co. Ltd. Room 435 Guang Yuan Mansion Beijing, 100081 Tel: +86 10 68726736 Fax: +86 10 68703225

Big Dutchman (Tianjin) Livestock Equipment Co. Ltd.

Marel Stork Food Systems China Co. Ltd. Caiyuan Industrial Zone No. 16 Nancai Town Shunyi District Beijing, 101 300 Tel: +86 10 89472150 Fax: +86 10 89472350 E-mail: china.poultry@marel.com

Sanovo Technology Asia

No. 21, Shuang Yuan Road Beichen EDZ Tianjin, 300400 Tel: +86 22 26970158 Fax: +86 22 26970157 E-mail: bdchina@ bigdutchman.com

801 Changle Road 12E Walton Plaza Shanghai, 200031 Tel: +86 21 54039207 E-mail: asia@sanovogroup.com

Lubing System Engineering (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd.

Room 2603 325 Tian Yao Qiao Road Gateway International Plaza Shanghai 200030 Tel: +86 21 33632585 Fax: +86 21 33632586 Web: www.schaumann.cn E-mail: info@schaumann.cn

Song Ming Industrial Park Gongmin Town Guangming Distr.,Shenzhen City Guangdong Province, 518106 Tel: +86 755 27411888 Fax: +86 755 27411124 Web: www.lubcn.com E-mail: tjlim@lubing.cn

Schaumann Agri Trading (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.

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Varsha Multi Tech India (XTRACT )

Eamon & Saba Shiraz Co. Ltd.

Song Ming Industrial Park, Gongming - Baoan, Shenzhen, 518106 Tel: +86 755 27411888 Fax: +86 755 27411124 E-mail: lubcn@public.szptt.net.cn

No 18, 40 Feet Road Manjunathanagar, 1st stage 2nd phase, WCR Bangalore Karnataka, 560 010 Tel: +91 80 2314 7812/ 2314 8924 Fax: +91 80 23358945

Jamal Zadeh Shomali, Teheran 14198 64951 Tel: +98 21 66434539 Fax: +98 21 66929720 E-mail: eamon@live.be

India Big Dutchman International GmbH No. 8-2-L/26/A, MLA Colony Road No. 12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad Tel: +91 40 23551192 Fax: +91 40 23551183 E-mail: pdye@bigdutchman.com

Indonesia Aneng Gunawan Lim (BD-ML) Taman Palem Lestari Jakarta, 11730 Tel: +62 21 54391968 Fax: +62 21 54399284 E-mail: alim@bigdutchman.com

Dhumal Plasson Pvt. Ltd.

Marel Stork Indonesia

E36 D Road, Midc, Satpur Nasik, 422007 Tel: +91 253 2350684 Fax: +91 253 2351584 Web: www.dhumal.com E-mail: sales@dhumal.com

Stork House Jalan Rawa Pandan No. 19 B Tomang Raya, Jakarta, 11430 Tel: +62 21 56974008 Fax: +62 21 56959071 E-mail: indonesia.poultry@marel.com

DSM Nutritional Products India Pvt. Ltd.

Pesona Scientific

Windsor House, 401 Fourth Floor CST Road, Kalina, Santa Cruz Mumbai, 400098 Tel: +91 22 40349100/101 Fax: +91 22 40349199 E-mail: marketing.dnpindia@ dsm.com

Komplek Kopo Mas Regency Bandung, ID-40225 Tel: +62 22 5430583 Fax: +62 22 5430314 E-mail: cvpesona@ bdg.centrin.net.id

DSM Nutritional Products India Pvt.Ltd.

Ruko Persada Gading Blok G No. 18, Jalan Boulevard Barat Raya, Jakarta, 11710 Tel: +62 21 45859352/53 Fax: +62 21 45859350

Plot No.E57 & E58, Additional MIDC Anandnagar, Ambernath (E) Thane, Maharashtra, 421501 Tel: +91 251 6484018 Fax: +91 251 2620612 E-mail: anhplant-a.reception@ dsm.com

Kishore Farm Equipments Pvt. Ltd. 11, Sunrise Estate Halav Pool Road, Mumbai Kurla (W), 400070 Tel: +91 22 25035973 Fax: +91 22 55952163 Web: www.kishorefarm.com E-mail: info@kishorefarm.com

Lubing India Pvt. Ltd. 271/P/B, Ingawale, Patil Estate, Bhugaon Paud Road, Tal Mulshi, Pune Maharashtra, 411 042 Tel: +91 20 2952404 Fax: +91 20 22952403 Web: www.lubingindia.com E-mail: info@lubingindia.com

Meyn Food Processing Technology b.v India Office C-60 Amaltas, Alstonia Estate Sigma IV, Greater Noida, 201308 Tel: +91 120 4251620 Web: www.meyn.com E-mail: alok@meynindia.com

Polaris Equipment Ltd. 41107 Tel: +91 20 25537702 Fax: +91 20 25282732

Raunaq International (Palatants) 7-Nursery, Model Town Jalandhar City, 144 003 Tel: +91 181 2270745/4628463 Fax: +91 181 2464030

PT BD Agriculture Indonesia

PT Blue Sky Biotech Taman Tekno BSD Blok J3 No 46, Serpong, Tangerang 15314 Tel:+62 21 7565164 Fax:+62 21 7565165

PT DSM Nutritional Products Indonesia Arkadia Office Park Tower B 10th Floor, Jl. Let Jend T.B. Simatupang Kav 88 Jakarta, 12520 Tel: +62 21 78833456 Fax: +62 21 7804188 E-mail: dnp.indonesia@dsm.com

PT Euroasiatic Jaya PO Box 2775, Jakarta, 10001 Tel: +62 21 56960555 Fax: +62 21 56966132 E-mail: ea.jakarta.id@euroasiatic.com

Tohzai Sangyo Boeki Inc.

K.I. System Co. Ltd.

2-chome 17-8 Yushima Bunkyo-Ku Tokyo, 113-0034 Tel: +81 3 38154491 Fax: +81 3 38154456 E-mail: it@tohzai-sangyo.co.jp

209-1, Daesa-Ri Paengsung-Up, Pyungtaek City Kyunggi-Do Tel: +82 31 6912212 Fax: +82 31 6911165 E-mail: kisystem@yahoo.co.kr kisyss@nate.com

Wisco Ltd. (Trace Minerals)

Japan Bayer Yakuhin Ltd. Animal Health Division 1-6-5, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo, 100-8265 Tel: +81 3 62667345 Fax: +81 3 52199723

DSM Nutrition Japan K.K. Shiba Park Front Tower 2 - 6 - 3 , Shiba Park Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105 - 0011 Tel: + 81 3 54253759 Fax: + 81 3 54253775

3-17-32 Nukuikitamachi Koganei-shi Tokyo, 184-0015 Tel: +81 42 3256391/2 Fax: +81 42 3256394

Yamamoto Corporation 66-2 Kamihina-Shi, Hozu-cho Kameoka-Shi, Kyoto, 621 0005 Tel: +81 771 251451 Fax: +81 771 251453

Kazakhstan Crown Central Asia Ltd. Astana, 47, Abai avenue (Hotel Ramada Plaza) offices 705-706, Astana Tel: +7 7172 390590 Fax: +7 7172 390102 Web: www.cca.kz E-mail: office@cca.kz

Hytem Co. Ltd. 2-10 Techno Plaza Kakamigahara City, Gifu 509-0109 Tel: +81 5838 50505 Fax: +81 5838 51230 Web: www.hytem.com E-mail: info@hytem.com

Korea

Masahiro Sumiya

DSM Nutrition Korea Ltd.

5-18-3-1402, Minamikasai Edogawa-Ku, Tokyo, 1340085 Tel: +81 3 59397061 Fax: +81 3 59397061 E-mail: sumiya@ bigdutchman.com

6th Floor, Daemyung Bldg 812-16 Bangbaedong Seocho-ku, Seoul Tel: +82 2 34437181 Fax: +82 2 34437186 E-mail: dnp.korea@dsm.com

Prifood Corporation Ltd. Gordex Company

Ganong International Co. Ltd.

13 Suzukawa, Isehara-City Kanagawa, 25911 Tel: +81 463 944601 Fax: +81 463 944605 E-mail: k.okamoto_gdx@ prifoods.jp

Sanovo Technology Japan Ltd.

565-1, 8F Jinseong B/D Shinjang-dong, Hanam-shi Kyunggi-Do, South Korea Tel: +82 23 4366790 Fax: +82 23 4366792 E-mail: info.poultry@marel.com

4-2-8-3B, Koenji-Minami Suginami-ku, Tokyo, 166-0003 Tel: +81 3 53788784 E-mail: japan@ sanovogroup.com

Jeong Jin Soo

Taiko Industry Co. Ltd.

JLFA Co.

162, Morita Takuchi Okubo-cho Akashi City, Hyogo 674 Tel: +81 78 9341610 Fax: +81 78 9340204 E-mail: info.poultry@marel.com

Jinsa-ri, Jueun-Chingsul Ansung-Si, Gongdo-up Gyunggi-Do Tel: +82 11 3298987 Fax: +82 31 6295317 E-mail: msagro_3@hotmail.com

486-18 Ui-green villa 6-202 Ssangmun-dong, Dobong-ku Seoul E-mail: jeong@bigdutchman.com

Milae Resources ML Co. Ltd. Sukchon City BD, 6 Fl Bangi-dong, Songpa-Gu, Seoul 138-050 Tel: +82 2 22037397 Fax: +82 2 22037398

Millbankorea Ltd. #901-1, B-Dong Ssangyong IT Twin Tower, 442-5 Sangdaewon-Dong Joongwon-Ku, Seongnam-Si Kyunggi-Do, 462-723 Tel: +82 31 7068562 Fax: +82 31 7068564 E-mail: millbankorea@ hanmail.net

Myung Sung System Co. Ltd. 43-3 Jinan-dong Gyeonggi-Do, 449597 Tel: +82 31 2357745 Fax: +82 31 2357819

Yushin Corporation 7F, 751 Bldg.

Kangnam-Ku KR Seoul, 135-010 Tel: +82 2 5682525 Fax: +82 2 5693113 E-mail: ryushin@netsgo.com

Malaysia Advance Farm Systems (M) Sdn Bhd CT-6-19, 6th floor Subang Square Jalan SS15/4G Subang Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan 47500 Tel: +60 3 56363204 Fax: +60 3 56362784 E-mail: adv-ps@streamyx.com

Advance Farm Systems (M) Sdn Bhd-Marel 46, Lorong Nagasari 11 Taman Nagasari Prai Industrial Estate 13600 Prai, Pulau Pinang Tel: +60 4 3995157 Fax: +60 4 3909578 E-mail: info.poultry@marel.com

PT. Charoen Pokphand Indonesia Poultry Equipment Division Jl. Raya Serang Km. 30 Balaraja, Tangerang, 15610 Tel: +62 21 5951187 Fax: +62 21 5951013 Web: www.lubing.com E-mail: antoni@cp.co.id

Innovative drinking technology

Iran Aryadalman Co. Unit 4-No.15 Meftah Alley South Sheikh Bahaie St Molasadra, Ave Tehran Tel: +98 21 88033063/109 Fax: +98 21 88617296 E-mail: info@ aryadalman-co.com

Water

controlled by Impex

IMPEX Barneveld BV Harselaarseweg 129 • P.O. Box 20 • 3770 AA Barneveld • HOLLAND T: 31 (0)342 - 41 66 41 • F: 31 (0)342 - 41 28 26 • E: info@impex.nl • I: www.impex.nl

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Poultry Buyersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Guide Agritech Enterprise Sdn Bhd

DSM Nutritional Products

First Citylink Enterprises

Asia Stockwell Products Inc.

KSP Equipment Co. Ltd.

22 Jalan SS 4C/5, Petaling Jaya Selangor, 47301 Tel: +60 3 78033226 Fax: +60 3 78033911

PO Box 4089, Highfield Timaru, 7942 Tel: +64 21 954512

299 Tandang Sora Avenue Kalaw Hills, Quezon City, 1116 Tel: +63 2 5917046/9319477 Fax: +63 2 9319477

BD Asia Sdn. Bhd.

86a Hastings Road, Mairangi Bay North Shore City, Auckland Tel: +64 218 93333/ +61 428 271056 E-mail: mikemc@ bigdutchman.com

PO Box 105-134 6 FI, 11-3 Tien-Mou W. Road Taipei, 11128 Tel: +886 2 28739881 Fax: +886 2 28739550

51/845 Moo 3, Tumbon Lamsai Amphoe Wang Noi Pranakhonsi, Ayuttaya, 13170 Tel: +662 81 76410 Fax: +662 81 76439 Web: www.lubing.com E-mail: kannika@cpf.co.th

No. 20, Lorong Keluli 1B Kawasan Perindustrian Bukit Raja, Shah Alam Selangor, 40000 Tel: +60 3 33615555 Fax: +60 3 33422866 E-mail: bdasia@bigdutchman.com

DSM Nutritional Products Malaysia Sdn Bhd Office Suite 19-9-1 Level 9, UOA Centre 19 Jalan Pinang Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Tel: +60 203 21627979 Fax: +60 203 2634842 E-mail: dnp.malaysia@dsm.com

Edaran-Ispro (M) Sdn. Bhd. 27 A Lorong 20 Taman Peteni Jaya Sungai Patani, Kedah Tel: +60 4 4292058 Fax: +60 4 4292059/4231779

Malaysia Tong Seh Industries Supply Sdn. Bhd. Lot 780, Block A, Jalan Sg Putus, Off Jalan Kapar 3 3/4 Miles, Klang, Selangor 42100 Tel: +60 33 2916958 Fax: +60 33 2915198 Web: www.tongseh.com.my E-mail: enquiry@tongseh.po.my

Pahang Pharmacy Sdn. Bhd. Lot 5979, Jalan Teratai 5 Miles Off Jalan Meru Klang, Selangor, Darul Ehsan 41050 Tel: +60 3 33931979 Fax: +60 3 33927128

Pericoli Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd. No 25, 3 block DI Jalan PJU 1/41 Dataran Prima Petaling Jaya, Selangor, 47301 Tel: +603 7 8035823 Fax: +603 7 8035823 Web: www.pericoli.com E-mail: kchiew@pericoli-asiapacific.com

Mike McNaught

Sonoma Enterprises 50 Hakanoa Street Grey Lynn Auckland Tel: +64 9 3611060 Fax: +64 9 3611061

Steve Cadwallader 43 McCallum Drive RD2 Sandspit, Warkworth Tel: +64 9 4223476 Fax: +64 9 4223475 E-mail: scadwallader@ bigdutchman.com

Vitec Nutrition Ltd. 2/20 Kerwyn Avenue East Tamaki, Auckland Tel: +64 9 2736318 Fax: +64 9 2736320

Pakistan

New Zealand Agrize Ltd. 4, Ranfurly Street, Otorohanga 3900 Tel: +64 7 8738900 Fax: +64 7 8738905 E-mail: johnm@agrize.co.nz

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P & J Agricultural Trading 184, St. Antonio Ave., Manila Tel: +63 2 6410053 E-mail: bobby@pjagri.net

Vemaval Incorporated #1 Langka Road, FTI Complex Taguig, Metro Manila Tel: +63 2 8384647 Fax: +63 2 8384540 E-mail: vemaval@info.com.ph

Singapore No. 57, Ubi Avenue 1 #07-15, Ubi Centre Singapore, 408936 Tel: +65 67486613/17 Fax: +65 67457687 E-mail: info.poultry@marel.com

Bio-Vet Pvt. Limited

Goizper Asia

97-A Near Under Pass Jail Road, Lahore, 54000 Tel: +92 42 7534508 Fax: +92 42 7534510 Web: www.meyn.nl E-mail: ahmad.waqas@ biovet.com.pk

194 Pandan Loop #04-28 Pantech Industrial Estate Tel: +65 68 71618 Fax: +65 68 72628 E-mail: stephen@goizperasia.com

Eastern Veterinary Services Office 7, 2nd Floor Allied Commercial Plaza Chandi Chowk, Murree Rd Rawalpindi Tel: +92 51 4421771 Fax: +92 51 4421776 E-mail: estrnbio@dsl.net.pk

Philippines

No.1 Jalan Tago 12 Tago Industrial Park Sri Damansara, Kuala Lumpur 52200 Tel: +60 3 62755788 Fax: +60 3 62755787 Web: www.poullive.com E-mail: contact@poullive.com

Kuala Lumpur, 48000 Tel: +60 12 2556718 Fax: +60 12 2556718 E-mail: malaysia@sanovogroup.com

#1 Langka Road, FTI Complex Taguig, Metro Manila Tel: +63 2 8383912 Fax: +63 2 8383913 E-mail: asia.poultry@marel.com

Office 3-4, 2nd Floor, Sarjah Centre 62 - Shadman Market, Lahore Tel: +92 42 7584400 Fax: +92 42 7532102 Web: www.lubing.com E-mail: ample@nexlinx.net.pk

SW-123, 12th Floor Goldloop Tower B, Amber Ave Ortigas Complex, Pasig, 1600 Tel: +632 6338513 Fax: +632 6339010

Sanovo Technology Malaysia

Marel Stork Asia

Advance Farm Systems Pte Ltd.

Poullive Sdn. Bhd.

27 A Lorong 20 Taman Patani Jaya, Sungai Patani, Kedah, 8000 Tel: +60 4 4217834 Fax: +60 4 4231779

609 Brgy. San Miguel Sto. Tomas Batangas, 4234 Tel: +63 917 5040095/ 916 6066757 Fax: +63 43 7782290/ 3182490

Ample Trade Impex

Agri-Bio Philippines Inc.

PT Gemilang

Jemcy Enterprises

Asia Giant Enterprises Unit 403, Gold hill Tower San Juan, Metro Manila, 1500 Tel: +63 2 7236347 Fax: +63 2 7253942 E-mail: bengo@ asiagiantgroup.com

Belmont Agricorp Legaspi Tower 100 148 Legaspi Street Legaspi Village, Makati City Tel: +63 2 8159861 Fax: +63 2 8127905 Web: www.belmontagri.com E-mail: belmont@belmontagri.com

DSM Nutritional Products Philippines Inc. MCPO Box 2478 Makati City, 1264 Tel: +632 553 6506 Fax: +632 553 0703 E-mail: dnp.philippines@dsm.com

Lee Guan Chuan Ltd. No. 38 Lorong 1 Reality Park, 536957 Tel: +65 6 7937561/7603 Fax: +65 6 7937826 Web: www.meyn.nl E-mail: leeguanchuan@ pacific.net.sg

Bartholomew Lo, Siu-Man #50, Floor 8-1 Chung Ching 1 Street Jen-Te Shiang - 717 Tainan Hsien Tel: +886 9 39375876 Fax: +886 6 2709332

DSM Nutritional Products Taiwan Ltd. 12/F, No. 126 Nanking East Road, Section 4, Taipei, 105 Tel: +886 2 25706528 Fax: +886 2 25706337 E-mail: dnp.taiwan@dsm.com

Ennchih Co. Ltd. No. 310 Chung Shan S. Rd Taoyuan Hsien Tel: +886 347 58168 Fax: +886 347 53803 E-mail: ennchih3@ ms6.hinet.net

Ever Prima Co. Ltd. 4th Floor, no. 77, Le Shan Street, Nei Hu Chu, Taipei Tel: +886 2 26276815 Fax: +886 2 26270211 E-mail: info.poultry@marel.com

Global Ace Trading Co. 11-F-1, No. 239 I Hsin, 1st Rd, Kaohsiung Tel: +886 7 3335481 Fax: +886 7 3314190 E-mail: e0904@ms10.hinet.net

Kimpex (Carbovet ) 19 Fl. No 29-3 Sec 2 Chung Cheng E. Rd, Tamshui Taipei Hsien Tel: +886 2 88098899 Fax: +886 2 88098192

Nedtex Co. 5th Floor, Tung Sheng, Taipei Tel: +886 2 27352233 Fax: +886 2 27328834 E-mail: su2@nedtex.com.tw

Morgan Enterprise

Sanovo Technology Taiwan

Bedok Centre, Singapore 914614 Tel: +65 7861218 Fax: +65 7861489 E-mail: tanchinleong2001@ yahoo.com.sg

Kaohsiung City, 80145 Tel: +886 9 33317710 Fax: +886 9 33317710 E-mail: taiwan@sanovogroup.com

Sri Lanka Bodum Aussenhandels GmbH Liaison Office #11 Suranimala Place, Colombo 6 Tel: +94 11 4510719 Fax: +94 11 2827957 E-mail: bodum@sltnet.lk

JK Tradelink Pvt. Ltd. No. 44 Thalawathugoda Road Pitakotte, Colombo Tel: +94 1 12878243 Fax: +94 1 12774280 E-mail: bhagya@ jktradelink.com

Taiwan Agritek Industries Corp 1F, No. 6, Lane 18 Hsin-Sheng St. Taipei Hsin-Tien, 231 Tel: +886 2291 86407 Fax: +886 2291 29940 E-mail: agritek@ms62.hinet.net

Thailand BD Agriculture (Thailand) Ltd. Block F7 & F8 41/76 - 77 Moo 6 Bangna Trad Rd. Km 16.5, Bangchal Bangplee, Samutprakarn10540 Tel: +66 2 3496531 Fax: +66 2 3496535 Web: www.bigdutchman.co.th E-mail: info@bigdutchman.com

Kasethpand Industry-KSP Equipment Co. Ltd. 100 Mu 3 Soi Suksawad 76 Suksawad Road Bangjak, Prapadang Samutprakam, 10130 Tel: +66 2 8176410 Fax: +66 2 8176439

K-Plus Engineering Co. Ltd.

Nuevotec Co. Ltd. 47/1 Moo 6, Puttamonton Sai 4 Rd Grathumlom, Sarmparn Nakhornpathom, 73220 Tel: +662 8404388 Fax: +662 8404380

Rovithai Ltd. 17/1 Maleenont Tower 3199 Rama IV Road, Klongton Klongtoey, Bangkok, 10110 Tel: +66 22649800 Fax: +66 22649844/22649899 E-mail: thailand.dnp@dsm.com

Systemate Co. Ltd. 26/47 Moo, 9 Soi Yuyen Tharank, Bangkhen, 10230 Tel: +66 2943 8359 Fax: +66 2943 7139 Web: www.systemate.co.th E-mail: thavorn@systemate.co.th

Vietnam CTTNHH Dinh Son 513 Pham Van Hai St. Q. Tan Binh, Hochiminh City Tel: +848 9315101 Fax: +848 8443712

Dong A Material-Veterinary JSC 62, Ho Tung Mau, Caudien Tuliem Hanoi Tel: +84 4 37632583 Fax: +84 4 37632602 Web: www.lubing.com E-mail: dmvjsc@fpt.vn

DSM Nutritional Products Vietnam Ltd. 26 Dai Lo Doc Lap, Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park Thuan An District Binh Duong Province Tel: +84 650 3758432 Fax: +84 650 3758442 E-mail: marketing.dnpap@dsm.com

Euroasiatic Jaya P.T. 413/15 Nguyen Kiem Street Phu Nhuan District Ho Chi Minh City Tel: +84 8 454288 Fax: +84 8 454278 E-mail: ea-vetnam@hcm.vnn.vn

P & N Agro Business Co. Ltd. 220/158/26A Le Van Sy St. Ward 14, Dist. 3 Ho Chi Minh City Tel: +84 838 465765 Fax: +84 839 350687 E-mail: pcvan@ pnagrobusiness.com

Peja Vietnam Unit 806, Me Linh Point Tower 2 Ngo Duc Ke Street, 8th floor 1st district, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: +84 8 8293503 Fax: +84 8 8251021 E-mail: info@pejavietnam.com

299/132 Areeya Mandarina Sutthisarn Winijchai Road Samsennok, Huaykwang, Bangkok, 10310 Tel: +66 2 3188458 Fax: +66 2 7196092 E-mail: info.poultry@marel.com

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Equipment

Pericoli launches new range of exhaust fans

Rustler 120 is the vehicle for groundcare professionals

OPTIMISING THE TRANSITION from minimum to the first stage of ventilation has always been a challenge due to the large capacity step between the newer generation ‘large capacity’ exhaust fans and the next lower capacity fans, traditionally used for the minimum ventilation stage.

Pericoli have now closed this gap with their new EOS/EWS42” The new EOS/EWS42 is a minirange, which replaces the mum ventilation fan traditional 36” models, which have not changed in many years.

The new EOS/EWS42 has been designed and engineered to create a seamless and efficient transition from the minimum to the next stage of a ventilation programme, through two motor/performance options. With minor yet innovative design and engineering changes a new class of minimum ventilation fan has been launched.

The increase in the wall housing dimensions has resulted in an increase in capacity of 23 per cent and an increase in efficiency of 17 per cent.

One of the upsides to this new fan with the increased capacity and its increase in cfm/W is that in few fans per installation, are required, resulting in lower capital as well as lower running cost.

THE NEW HOLLAND Rustler 120 combines rugged performance with an ultra-smooth ride. A deluxe driver’s station, fully certified rollover protection structure and industry leading suspension is fitted as standard.

The Rustler 120 is powered by a proven 3-cylinder fuel-efficient diesel engine delivering 20hp, with a potential cargo capacity of up to 476kg in the spacious rear load platform. It also comes with front and rear hitch coupling for extra versatility, and is capable of towing up to 797kg, meaning the Rustler 120 is capable of handling big loads with ease.

A tough and faithful working partner, the Rustler 120 is ideally suited to groundcare, forestry and utility sector professionals who require a reliable, all-terrain vehicle.

Although robust in its design, the Rustler 120 is remarkably light on its feet, providing a smooth, light tread on turf and sensitive terrain. The industry-leading CVT transmission, and allwheel-drive traction control, helps the Rustler 120 deliver the smoothest ride in its class.

With independent front and rear suspension, automatic differential locks, four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes, spacious seating and a fully certified ROPS or safety-glass cab, the Rustler 120 is the vehicle of choice for many groundcare professionals.

Alan Ferguson, the FA’s Head Groundsman, and owner of a Rustler 120 commented, “It’s been absolutely superb. The FA’s football centre is set in the middle of the National Forest so we have to operate through wooded areas and some days we do not get the best traction – but the Rustler has been superb to move men and machinery about.

“I particularly like the high wheel set so you do not ground when you go over undulating terrain. You get super grip on the softest of ground. As the centre has taken shape we have had some awful situations with the site but I don’t remember getting stuck once.

“In a grounds and estate situation it works very well and we have used it to ferry strimmers and chainsaws and smaller plants around the park.”

Pellet Mill Kubex for quality animal feed pellets MANUFACTURER OF FOOD processing and animal feed processing equipment, Bühler's new Pellet Mill Kubex T is designed for highcapacity pelleting. It takes the successful foundation of the popular Kubex to a whole new dimension, continuing the tradition of robustness, reliability and ease of operation of the previous model, but driving it to an even more efficient and powerful level.

The Bühler Kubex pellet mills are designed for the production of high quality animal feed pellets.

The advantages of the pellet mills can also be leveraged in the flour milling and oil processing industries. Kubex pellet mills are available in versions with die diameters from 420mm up to 900 mm and a motor power of up to 280 kW. Designed to provide high quality, adaptable pellet production, the pellet mills can be used for hard-to-pelletise, high liquid addition or high fat content feed formulations.

It can also be used in low bulk density materials or those rich in crude fibre can also be pelletised with the Kubex pellet mills, long dwell time of the mash in the die holes for optimised pellet quality and customisable pellet production with diameters from 2mm up to 12 mm.

Hot air can also be induced into the pellet mill door to prevent Pellet Mill Kubex T is designed condensation. for high-capacity pelleting

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4. Type of produce 01 Rice

11 Feedstuffs

02 Grain

12 Groundnuts

03 Fruit

13 Vegetables

04 Cocoa

14 Cassava

05 Coffee

15 Dairy Cattle

06 Cotton

16 Beef Cattle

07 Rubber

17 Sheep/Goats

08 Palm Oil

18 Pigs

09 Palm Kernels

19 Poultry

10 Sugar Cane

20 Fisheries

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Drinking-Systems With a LUBING Drinking-System you are always on the safe side.

Completely equipped with innovative technical details LUBING‘s DrinkingSystems asure a reliable water supply for cages as well as for floor management.

Conveyor-Systems The worldwide leading position of LUBING Conveyor-Systems is based on the high level of safety and the individual adaptability of all sytems.

• Rod Conveyor – for long straight distances • Curve Conveyor – for curves and turns • Steep Conveyor »Climber« – for steep climbs up to 60°

Top-Climate-Systems The LUBING Top-Climate-System is a highly effective cooling system.

Special high-pressure nozzles (70 bar/1000 psi) spray a fine fog of evaporated water into the house.

Humidity rises, the temperature falls.

The floor stays dry. The animals feel better.

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KSP Equipment Co. Ltd.

49406 Barnstorf (Germany)

271/P/B, Ingawale Patil Estate Bhugaon, Pune Maharastra (India) Tel.: +91 20-229524-04 / -05 Fax: +91 0-98909 96030 surinder@lubingindia.com

Jl. Raya Serang Km. 30 Balaraja 15610 Tangerang Tel.: +62 215951187 Fax: +62 215951013 antoni@cp.co.id

Sarjah Centre 62-Shadman Market Lahore Tel.: +92 427584400 Fax: +92 427532102 ample@nexlinx.net.pk

Suksawad Road 10130 Prapadaeng Samutprakarn Tel.: +662 8176410 Fax: +662 8176439 kannika@cpf.co.th

Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG

Tel.: +49 (0) 54 42 - 98 79-0 Fax: +49 (0) 54 42 - 98 79-33 info@lubing.com