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Volume 8. Issue 4 July / August 2020

Transforming Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s livestock sector key to food security amid surging demand for meat and milk

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Transforming Africa’s livestock sector

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Volume 8. Issue 4. July/August 2020

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key to food security amid surging demand for meat and milk

Angola and IFAD to promote sustainable agriculture....................02 Commercial farmers in Zimbabwe receive compensation..........03 Potato farmers in Kenya suffer losses......................................................04

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Executive Editor Nita Karume editor@farmersreviewafrica.com Writers Silimina Derick, Bertha M. Contributing Writers Nqobile Bhebhe Zimbabwe Oscar Nkala Botswana Bertha M South Africa Nita Karume Kenya East Africa Advertising Executives Ken Tobby, Paul Amimo, M. Cherono Project Manager Victor Ndlovu sales@farmersreviewafrica.com Graphic Design & Layout Faith Omudho Art Director Augustine Ombwa austin@arobia.co.ke Correspondents - Isabel Banda zambia@farmersreviewafrica.com Sales & Marketing Gladmore. N gladmoren@farmersreviewafrica.com Mandla M. mandlam@farmersreviewafrica.com Kholwani. D kholwanid@farmersreviewafrica.com Polite Mkhize politem@farmersreviewafrica.com leslien@farmersreviewafrica.com East African Liaison Arobia Creative Consultancy Tel: +254 772 187334, 790 153505 arobia@farmersreviewafrica.com eastafrica@farmersreviewafrica.com Published by : Mailing Times Media +27 11 044 8986 sales@farmersreviewafrica.com

Zagro’s Ultraxide™: Laboratory Proven to be Effective Against African Swine Fever (ASF)..........................................................................06

Cover Story NAMPO Harvest Day goes digital..........................................................19

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Working towards a foodsecure continent Agriculture provides up to 65 percent of the employment in Africa. It thus goes without saying that there needs to be more/ smart investments in many aspects of the sector. For instance, experts have advised governments to develop irrigation, dam construction and equipment acquisition, as well as embrace superior seeds, if food and health security risks are to be reduced. This support is even more urgent in the wake of the pandemic, which has had a devastating impact on African agriculture. Farming activities have been disrupted with some African countries closing borders, yet remaining inter-dependent on trade. This thus means that there is a need to bring up radical and dynamic policies that make possible a safe movement of goods to neighboring countries as this has affected smallholder farmers accessing the markets. Even as organizations like The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) looks at farmer support programs, as well more investment in agriculture, to prepare and plan for impacts of this nature, farmers themselves also need to be well prepared for future unplanned eventualities. In this issue, catch an information feature on managing risks on the farm during COVID-19. This, together with the cover story on Transforming Africa’s livestock sector is key to food security amid surging demand for meat and milk- make up the highlights of this issue. There are also the latest news on farming across Africa, be sure to read through to get the gist of what is going on in Agriculture.

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Angola and IFAD to promote sustainable agriculture and boost food security in the face of climate change irrigation, increased access to water and climateresilient farming practices. SREP will be implemented in seven provinces in arid, semi-arid and sub-humid agroecological zones - Bengo, Zaire, Uige and Cuanza Norte in the north and Benguela, Cunene and Namibe in the south. It will also strengthen the national private sector’s capacity to improve delivery of advisory and climate information services tailored to family farmers’ needs. Funding includes a $29.8 million loan from IFAD, as well as cofinancing from the Agence Française de Développement ($42 million) and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa ($40 million). The Government of Angola is providing $10 million, with a further $6.5 million contributed by beneficiaries themselves. The financing gap of $21.7 million will come from IFAD resources or from other development partners identified during the implementation.

he International Fund for Agricultural Development of the United Nations (IFAD) today announced support for a new project to boost agricultural productivity, improve food and nutrition security and build the resilience of at least 218,000 rural families in Angola who are vulnerable to climate shocks. In Angola, 50 per cent of poor people live in rural areas and mostly depend on subsistence agriculture. This sector employs 44 per cent of the population and contributes 5.5 per cent to the country’s GDP. Improving small-scale agricultural production, productivity and commercialization is vital to reducing poverty and improving food security in the rural areas. The government of Angola has implemented several development projects to revitalize the economy. However, more needs to be done to boost the agriculture sector and provide sustainable livelihoods to vulnerable poor people in rural areas. The country also has a large food import bill: US$583 million the first quarter of 2019. Coupled with the decline in oil revenues in 2015-2016 and rising food costs, these factors have impelled the government to start promoting

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economic diversification. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, such steps are more important than ever. “If we want to ensure sustainable food and nutrition security and reduce Angola’s food import bill, the government must invest massively in the agriculture sector,” said Robson Mutandi, Country Director for Angola. “Particular attention to commercializing family farming on a sustainable basis is critical for the prosperity of Angola.” The financing agreement for the Smallholder Resilience Enhancement Project (SREP) was signed today in Rome by Gilbert F. Houngbo, President of IFAD, and Maria de Fátima Monteiro Jardim, Ambassador of the Republic of Angola to Italy and Permanent Representative. This $150 million project will particularly target young people and women who are vulnerable to climate shocks, aiming to help them to recover and to build their resilience. The project will promote sustainable practices such as the introduction of drought-tolerant crop varieties, adaptation of cropping calendars and rainwater harvesting. It will invest in small-scale

SREP will also build the capacity of small family farmers in production and processing through farmer field schools so they can become more productive. The project will increase their access to markets by linking them to different private sector actors in value chains. Furthermore, appropriate rural infrastructure will be put in place to support market-oriented production, and to enable efficient delivery of surplus production from family farms to markets, allowing small-scale farmers to sell more and improve their livelihoods. Livelihood development, improved nutrition and resilience are all critical areas for Angola’s food security, and contribute to several Sustainable Development Goals, including no poverty, zero hunger, gender equality, climate action and life on land (SDGs 1, 2, 5, 13 and 15). Since 1990, IFAD has invested $111.8 million in eight rural development programmes and projects in Angola worth a total of almost $284.6 million. These projects have directly benefited 486,600 rural families.

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Cold Solutions to construct state-of-the-art storage warehouses in Kenya

crops are far higher than those of cereal crops. It is estimated that 40-60% of fruits and vegetables produced for consumption are lost along the supply chain.

he Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC) has bought rice worth US $2.8m from farmers in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, following the presidential directive issued in March. A kilogram of rice is being bought at US$0.80 (Ksh.85) and farmers have delivered 9m kilos of their produce to their Mwea MultiPurpose Cooperative Society’s stores. Initially, unprocessed rice sold at US $0.42 (Ksh.45). Cold Solutions Kenya Limited has announced that it will invest US $70m in constructing stateof-the-art, temperature-controlled cold storage warehouses in the country. The cold storage facilities will be located in Nairobi and Mombasa. The firm will construct Cold Solution’s flagship facility in Tatu City Special Economic Zone in Nairobi. According to media reports, the 15,000 sqm grade ‘A’ cold storage complex on six acres at Tatu City will be the country’s largest, most advanced and efficient in the region. A typical grade ‘A’ facility is defined as that with high specifications in terms of quality, size (much bigger in scale than typical warehouses), hook height and dock levelers, large lay-down area around the warehouses and specialist facilities such as cold storage.

Utilizing a combination of local and international specialists, Cold Solutions Kenya’s facility at Tatu City is expected to be operational in 12 to 18 months. It has been flexibly designed to cater for numerous temperature ranges from +26 to -40 C and multiple product ranges, from fresh fruit and vegetables, to pharmaceuticals and vaccines, meats and poultry and frozen foods. The leading temperature-controlled warehouse and logistics service provider is a portfolio company of ARCH Cold Chain Solutions East Africa Fund, a private equity fund advised by ARCH Emerging Markets Partners Limited (ARCH). The need for cold chain solutions Even though fruit and vegetable production is a fast-growing sector in Kenya, and it bears considerable local and international market potential, the post-harvest losses of horticulture

Commercial farmers in Zimbabwe receive compensation

000 white commercial farmers who lost their farms during land reform in Zimbabwe will now be getting US$3.5Bn compensation for improvements. This is after Government and the farmers’ representatives yesterday signed a series of agreements in a ceremony presided over by President Mnangagwa. The President described the agreements, bundled as the Global Compensation Deed (GCD), as a milestone that demonstrates the Second

Republic’s commitment to re-engagement and constitutionalism. Presiding over the signing ceremony of the GCD at State House, President Mnangagwa described the event as historic inasmuch as it closed the land reform chapter and sealed its irreversibility. These sentiments were further echoed by the representative of the farmers who said the agreement sent a clear message to investors that Zimbabweans could work together and that the country was truly

Due to a lack of cold chain solutions in Kenya, most crops are only seasonally available with price variations between peak harvest and low season reaching up to 500% under normal conditions. The creation of extensive and reliable cold chain solutions could greatly impact, in a positive way, food security and economic development. Cold chain solutions can play a major role in minimizing food loss as well as improving food hygiene and public health. It could also be enablers for Kenya to take part in international trade as both consumers and producers. The creation of extensive and reliable cold chain solutions is essential to ensure food security and economic development. Cold chain solutions can play a major role in minimizing food loss as well as improving food hygiene and public health. These businesses are also enablers for developing countries to take part in international trade as both consumers and producers. open for business. The funding for the GCD will be mobilised by a team headed by Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube, which includes representatives of the former farmers. The compensation is for infrastructural improvements that the farmers did on farms, which were repossessed at the turn of the millennium to redress colonial imbalances. These improvements include land clearance, drainage, irrigation trenching, fencing, dams and boreholes, as well as buildings. The agreements were signed by acting Agriculture, Lands and Resettlement Acting Minister Oppah MuchinguriKashiri for the Government and by the Commercial Farmers Union, which represents the farmers affected, plus the Southern African Commercial Farmers Alliance, Valuation Consortium (Pvt) Ltd and the Compensation Steering Committee. While land was expropriated in the First Republic, the promised compensation for improvements was never paid. However, President Mnangagwa, upon achieving the presidency in 2017, pledged that the Second Republic would entrench constitutionalism, the rule of law and respect for property rights.

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Development banks fund livestock farms to the tune of US $2.6Bn

products tend to have far higher environmental footprints – in some cases 10 to 100 times higher – than plant-based foods because of the amount of land, water, greenhouse gas-emitting fertilizers and energy needed to produce a portion of protein. The livestock sector uses more than 80% of the world’s farmland, either as pasture or as land producing animal feed. This is very high compared to the 18% that the venture provides in global calories. Last week in a landmark climate report the World Bank committed to working with clients to incentivize sustainable diets and “address drivers of increased meat consumption.” According to media reports, the Bank expressed interest in advocating for a carbon tax on the livestock sector. The report extolled the climate benefits of plant-based meat substitutes.

ivestock farms around the world are set to receive US $2.6Bn in funding from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The funds will go towards pig, poultry and beef farming, dairy and meat processing. This is despite warnings that reducing meat and dairy consumption is essential for tackling the climate crisis. The UK government is a major funder of both banks and its own development bank, CDC, has also invested tens of millions of pounds in the global livestock sector over the past decade, including finance for an industrial-scale beef

feedlot in Ethiopia and poultry companies in Niger and Uganda. Development banks provide medium and long-term capital for the purpose of economic growth in poorer countries. The IFC and EBRD have both publicly committed to tackling man-made climate change and making investment decisions with the climate in mind. Environmental footprints Scientists have repeatedly raised the alarm over the sizeable climate footprint of animal farming and said that unless global consumption is reduced, efforts to tackle climate change will fail. This is because it produces nearly 15% of human-made greenhouse gas emissions. Animal

The dairy sector was the biggest recipient of IFC and EBRD funding, with processing companies and farms receiving more than $1bn. The pig and poultry sectors each received about $500m. This, according to the IFC, is intentional in their move to cater for growing global demand for meat and dairy and that the livestock sector is a key pillar of food security and poverty reduction in many countries. It acknowledged, however, that the sector had a “large environmental and climate footprint”. The European Bank said the meat and dairy sectors represent an important staple in the diets of many people but that livestock projects represent about 1% of its total business investment. Both banks said they are working to reduce the emissions of the projects they fund.

Potato farmers in Kenya suffer losses

otato farmers in Nakuru, Kenya are counting losses following low prices of the commodity amid high production costs. The output which was high due to ample rains, is proving to be difficult to offset partly due to the impact of Covid-19 as farmers struggle to find markets.

He said through groups, they can also venture into value addition to cut losses.

According to local media reports, farmers are now forced to sell to brokers at low prices. For instance, a 110-kilogramme bag is selling at between US $15.82 (Sh1,700) and US $18.62 (Sh2,000) despite their expectations of about US $27.92 (Sh3,000).

for their produce. As a result, most are selling off their bags for as low as US $7.45 (Sh800) to avoid losses. Areas where potato is grown in bulk in Nakuru County include Mau Narok, Kuresoi North, Kuresoi South, Njoro and Molo.

Previously, a single farmer could could supply 50 bags of potatoes to markets in Eldoret, but after the Covid-19 pandemic, they don’t have market

The Chief Officer of Agriculture Joel Kibet asked farmers to establish groups to help them get markets with better prices.

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The National Potato Council of Kenya reports that potatoes are the second most important food and cash crop after maize in Kenya. The crop is grown by approximately 800,000 smallholder farmers, employ 2.7m actors along the marketing channels and contribute over US $465m to the Kenyan economy. The major irish potato growing regions in Kenya include Nyandarua, Nakuru, Elgeyo Marakwet, Meru, Nyeri, Kiambu, Taita Taveta, Narok, Bomet, Trans Nzoia, Bungoma, Uasin Gishu, West Pokot, Kisii, Nyamira, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Baringo, Nandi, Laikipia and Kericho.

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The African Development Bank enhances food security for nine million people (report)

improving living conditions of the rural residents involved.

he Water Mobilisation Project to Enhance Food Security in Maradi, Tahoua and Zinder Regions (PMERSA-MTZ) (https:// bit.ly/32iTzQs), implemented between 2011 and 2018 in Niger, has sustainably increased agricultural production and productivity and increased food security for nearly nine million residents of this Sahelian country, according to a report by the African Development Bank (www. AfDB.org). Financed through a loan of $11 million from the African Development Fund and a grant of $28.7 million from the Global Agriculture and Food Security Programme, the project directly involved 218,000 people in the three regions of south-central Niger, with another nearly 476000 indirectly affected. These three regions are home to approximately 56 percent, or 8.9 million people, of the country’s population. “The project’s expected effects, as far as food security, increased production and jobs, were achieved overall,” according to the PMERSAMTZ final report. The team was led by Moustapha Cheick Abdallahi Cheibany, senior agricultural economist for the Bank. “Grain production goals were 94 percent achieved and those for vegetable production were exceeded (123%). A very clear improvement in the availability of agricultural and livestock products has been demonstrated, and income for the population has been increased due to higher

Furthermore, increasing production necessitated accompanying producers to promote and better and more sustainably manage the new infrastructure. This was done specifically by outreach activities, the construction of 124 agricultural buildings (grain warehouses, animal feed warehouses, seedstock centres), and the promotion of revenue-generating activities for women and youth.

yields, commercialised agricultural production and the revitalization of production areas,” notes the report team. The average expected level of grain production (15,000 tonnes/year) was achieved and surpassed in 2017 and 2018 to reach 16 000 and 21 156 tonnes, respectively. With 16 000 tonnes annually, vegetable production surpassed its goals in 2017 (122%) and 2018 (179%). The project entailed establishment of various types of infrastructure (irrigation projects, including 47 sills (small dams) and 11 mini-dams, water and soil conservation techniques on 3 700 ha, and the construction of 74 wells and 273 km of rural tracks) with the goal of developing and securing agricultural production (on 18 800 ha irrigated and decreasing). It also supported product commercialisation and, more broadly,

Gender-related issues were considered in most activities undertaken by the project. It specifically emphasized women’s representation in management entities of farmer’s organisations. In addition, PMERSA-MTZ encouraged the empowerment of women and youth by supplying 1,500 carts, 105 maintenance kits, 15,150 sheep and goats, and 598 miscellaneous equipment (mills, huskers, oil presses, and manioc processing units). “At its conclusion, the project demonstrated a more than 98 percent achievement rate for its goals, which were revised higher at mid-project. The completion rate greatly surpassed the initial indicators in the evaluation report (240%). The project’s performance was therefore very satisfactory, ” concludes the project report. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

WAP launches free online course for livestock farmers

orld Animal Protection (WAP), an animal welfare organization, has launched a free online course for livestock farmers, animal health practitioners, veterinary officers, and paraveterinary workers. They will be taught how to protect their livestock during disasters. The program dubbed PrepVet, which is a universal standardized training course, is ideal for equipping animal health practitioners, veterinary officers, paraveterinary workers and livestock farmers with skills on handling fast onset disasters including storms, floods, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Dr. Judy Kimaru, WAP’s disaster manager for Africa, said the course seeks to enable risk management and reduction,

“Many people living in risk-prone areas rely on animals for their livelihoods and survival. Therefore, protection of animals in disasters is a key focus of the strategies in this course... Although many hazards are inevitable, the vulnerability of communities can be reduced,” said Dr Kimaru.

30 years. The charity describes its vision as: A world where animal welfare matters and animal cruelty has ended. The organization helps companies and farmers adopt farming methods without close confinement of animals, as these cause pain and distress. They also help create conditions where animals are more able to express their natural behaviors, and move freely, which reduces the need for painful practices like tail docking (which is used to stop crowded pigs attacking each other in intensive farms).

World Animal Protection, formerly The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is an international non-profit animal welfare organization that has been in operation for over

The charity has regional hubs in: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America, and offices in 14 countries. Its headquarters is in London.

including understanding the factors that lead to emergencies and being prepared for them, to minimize animal losses.

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Zagro’s Ultraxide™:

part of test product plus 300 parts of diluents), 1:200 (one part of test product plus 300 parts of diluents) and 1:100 dilution (one part of test product plus 100 parts of diluents).

Laboratory Proven to be Effective Against African Swine Fever (ASF)

The result shows that it reduces >4 log10 of ASFV cytopathic effect, as required by the standard EN14675.

agro Asia Limited has recently conducted testing of its key disinfectant, Ultraxide™, against African Swine Fever (ASF). Zagro believes that at this point in time, only a sound biosecurity measure is feasible against ASF, with no vaccine nor other medical treatment currently available. ASF has been causing a large number of infections in pigs across Europe, China and Southeast Asia with devastating effect to the farms and to the Economy.

done in a European Union reference laboratory for ASF. Based on the findings, Ultraxide™ had achieved complete inactivation of the ASF virus at a 1:300, 1:200, and at 1:100 dilution rate at the exposure time of 5 minutes.

Zagro Asia Limited had commissioned for independent evaluation of Ultraxide™ against the ASF virus in Spain, in accordance with the EN 14675 test method, which was modified to enable testing against the ASF virus. The testing was

Based on the test results with reference to European standard EN14675, we can conclude that: The disinfectant Ultraxide™ possesses virucidal activity for the referenced strain of African swine fever virus (Ba71V) at 1:300 (one

The test method employed included the presence of organic matter and hard water in order to assess Ultraxide™’s performance and suitability for use in various farm set ups across the globe.

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The results provided confirmation of the efficacy of Ultraxide™ in deactivating the African Swine Fever virus rapidly, not only in a laboratory set up but also in real life farm settings. Zagro Asia Limited is a leader in agrisolutions with footprints in more than 70 countries. Extensively used in farming communities worldwide, the company’s range of disinfectants, specifically Ultraxide™, are tested to destroy animal viruses. As part of Zagro’s commitment to providing biosecurity solution and support for ASF control with Ultraxide™, Zagro’s team of veterinarians can be contacted via email (support@zagro.com) or via Whatsapp (+65 9653 1942). Visit our website at www.zagro Log 10 reduction after contact time

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Table 1. Titer reduction of ASFV after incubation with Ultraxide™ (1:300, 1:200and 1:100 dilutions) in a suspension test at 10ºC of temperature (contact time:5 or 10 minutes), in the presence of the interference substance SFB 3% or none.

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4 Ways for farmers to manage risk in the COVID-19 pandemic

frican countries need to urgently expand food reserves, keep food supply flowing and boost their agriculture budgets to avert a possible hunger pandemic, partly caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, delegates at a twoday webinar hosted by the African Development Institute (ADI) urged on Tuesday. For farmers, managing risk is second nature. From planting diverse crops to provide staggered harvesting windows and marketing options, buying crop insurance, stockpiling grass and hay for cattle in case of drought to vaccinating calves against disease, farmers are always prepared for the common risks associated with their profession. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it exponential risks that no one could have imagined. So much so that the risks posed to the field of farming could not have possibly been foretold. Trying to keep farm hands safe with prevention measures like social distancing as well as getting

supplies when most stores are shutting down is proving to be quite the challenge.

Take stock of your operation and its course. It is important to do an inventory of the farm assets and its resources. Also important to consider is the goals in terms of objectives like sustaining profits.

One of the probable mitigation methods for farmers in this case would be learning from history. For instance, imagining substitutes in the place of livestock feed. This will come in handy when the farmer is unable to buy livestock feed.

Identify action steps Setting near- and long-term goals lets you build a path that leads you from your present circumstances to the imagined picture you see of your farm or ranch in the future.

On the other hand, it is important for farmers to have a farm risk-management plan. Below are the steps farmers can take in developing a plan for managing risk:

Chart a near-term and long-term course of action Set a timeline for your goals and the triggers that will instigate each action step. Build flexibility into timelines in order to take advantage of unforeseen opportunities, he says, and to safeguard your operation against unforeseen threats.

Consider the five main sources of risk. This step involves framing the entire farm and have a family plan that takes into account the ever-present risks associated with finances, production, marketing, human interaction, and legal issues. These shape the overview for managing risk. According to experts, this plan should address issues such as hike in prices, adverse weather conditions or even fertility issues in cattle.

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Transforming Africa’s livestock sector is key to food security amid surging demand for meat and milk Without sustainable growth of its livestock sector, Africa is expected to import up to a fifth of meat and milk within the next 30 years, according to the Malabo Montpellier Panel.

eat consumption per capita across Africa is expected to increase from 19kg a year to 26kg a year by 2050 while demand for milk is likely to increase from 44kg per person per year to 64kg. But while Africa’s livestock sector accounts for as much as 80 per cent of agricultural GDP in some countries, on current projections, the continent is likely to need to import 20 per cent of the beef, pork, poultry and milk needed by an estimated population of 2.2 billion in 2050. Agricultural experts at the Malabo Montpellier Panel analyzed lessons from four African countries that have sustainably grown their domestic livestock sectors to provide recommendations for unlocking the economic potential of animal agriculture and becoming selfsufficient. “With rising incomes and urbanization quickly shifting dietary habits across Africa towards increased meat consumption, the livestock sector will play a crucial role in ensuring food and

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nutrition security and fostering economic growth in the years ahead,” said Ousmane Badiane, cochair of the Malabo Montpellier Panel.

“In this new report, we review the policy and institutional innovations that can strengthen Africa’s livestock sector and provide a major opportunity to boost economic growth, improve livelihoods and advance progress towards development targets.” The Panel highlighted options for promoting sustainable growth in the livestock sector, drawing on the experiences of Ethiopia, Mali, South Africa, and Uganda in terms of institutional and policy innovation as well as programmatic interventions. For example, Uganda bolstered its dairy sector to maintain self-sufficiency in milk through dedicated policies, including the Dairy Master Plan, which involved restructuring and privatizing the state-owned dairy processing company Dairy Corporation. In Ethiopia, the livestock sector was made a national priority with its own government department when the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries was established in 2013, while the Ministry of Agriculture coordinated a Livestock Master Plan, covering livestock production

and fisheries, veterinary services, and pastoral development. Carefully adapted policies for pastoralist and nonpastoralist producers and an integrated approach to building capacity in animal health, research, and marketing attracted significant investment both from the private sector and development partners, further ensuring that the sector thrives.

conflict between pastoralists and crop farmers. Among these were recommendations to harmonize regulations and recognize the rights of herders as well as designing tailored financial services such as livestock insurance. Panel members highlighted Nigeria’s Grazing Bill, which legalized the grazing rights of pastoralists as part of efforts to end ongoing deadly disputes between farmers and herders.

“The expansion of Africa’s livestock sector will create new opportunities for the continent’s rural populations, especially women,” said Noble Banadda, Panel member and Professor and Chair of the Department of Agricultural and Bio Systems Engineering at Makerere University.

“Understanding the interactions between livestock and the environment is essential to developing a thriving, sustainable livestock sector, including assessing the extent of grassland degradation, land and water pollution, water scarcity, biodiversity loss, and emissions,” said Nachilala

“For example, households in Uganda saw their dairy income rise by more than 150 per cent through the establishment of regional collection and quality control hubs under the East African Dairy Development project, which allowed farmers to negotiate better prices.” The report also reviewed challenges facing Africa’s livestock sector ranging from feed quality to animal health and food safety issues, as well as highlighting the role of livestock in the empowerment of women. “Productivity, health, and sustainability of livestock must be jointly addressed” said Joachim von Braun, co-chair of the Malabo Montpellier Panel. “This requires broad based innovations especially in animal nutrition, vet services, and digitization of markets.” The report made 11 recommendations covering policy, trade and finance as well as resolving

Nkombo, Panel member and country director for the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Zambia. “With rangelands accounting for an estimated two-thirds of Africa’s land surface, rangeland degradation from overgrazing is an important threat that can also contribute to conflict between farmers and pastoralists. “Lessons can be drawn from past livestock growth in other developing regions to design and implement policies that effectively manage the trade-offs associated with livestock sector transformation and the environment. With human and livestock populations going up, regenerative approaches to livestock production and management will secure both key environmental services and the sector long-term.” Elsewhere, countries such as Zimbabwe have responded to the need for more, better quality feed to sustainably grow the livestock sector. Some farmers who received training in the production of forage seeds in eastern Zimbabwe earned up to US$800 each for producing lablab, or Hyacinth bean, which also improved the quality of meat. And simple mobile technology has been used in Ghana to provide veterinary information and advice to livestock farmers. Within two years of the information service CowTribe launching, vaccine coverage among its users increased from less than 20 per cent to 65 per cent, reducing livestock disease and loss, and adding an estimated US$300 to their annual household income.

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ACM-NT Compact’s customized set-up always matches space and budget Easy-entry poultry cut-up automation In today’s tough times, there are various reasons for poultry processors to reconsider the number of operatives in their cut-up department and think about automating the process. Even if space is at a premium and budget is important, Marel’s ACM-NT Compact automated cut-up solution can fit in any poultry processing plant to fulfill all of the cut-up needs. Making use of ACM-NT’s proven breast, leg and wing cutting modules, the custom-designed system can make any high-grade chicken part customers ask for.

“When a market, wherever in the world, gradually moves from whole bird to chicken parts, the volume of cut-up parts might be getting too large to handle manually, also in terms of labor availability. This is the perfect moment to take the first step in cut-up automation,“ says Harm ter Heerdt, regional sales director of Marel Poultry. “ACM-NT Compact is a “slim fit” cut-up system that will always match budgets. It is the easy-entry ticket to the world of automated cutup.” Flexible set-up with countless options Each individual processor can set up the ACMNT Compact cut-up system just like it will fit best in the production. Its flexible layout allows to head out in all directions. It all depends on what kind of end products are to be produced. It’s possible to focus on wing products, leg products or breast products. Once the appropriate modules that comply with customers’ end products demands have been chosen, ACM-NT Compact does what it needs to do and fulfills all product needs, the options are countless. While performing the highest percentage of A-grade cuts in the industry, it can cut any specific chicken part customers ask for. This includes Quick Service Restaurant customers, who increasingly ask for chicken products accurately cut into bone-in pieces to compose multi-piece chicken buckets. With the appropriate modules, ACM-NT Compact is able to produce these pieces, exactly according to the specifications of the QSR chain.

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offers three standardized overhead steel frames, all with a small footprint. Even when space in the factory is at a premium, ACM-NT Compact will still fit in. Shackling products and, if necessary, bypassing modules are simple manual processes. The maximum capacity depends on shackling speed, usually 6,500 products per hour. Always fit in “In these pandemic times, processors around the world are facing a customer demand for larger numbers of cut-up poultry products in various mixes. ACM-NT Compact can be a very efficient system to fulfil this need for additional cut-up capacity and different pre-defined cuts. It can be installed quickly without adding complexity to the process or any layout changes needed,”says harm ter Heerdt. ACM-NT Compact takes into account the available space in a processing plant. The system

Full-blown solution A first investment in an ACM-NT Compact system – custom-designed to match every budget – will immediately give access to first-class automated cut-up, making use of the same modules as a full-blown ACM-NT solution. If customer demand increases even more, upgrading is easy with gradual investments in time. The modular system can grow from straightforward production of chicken parts to a powerful in-line cut-up solution, achieving multiple cuts intelligently and simultaneously without manual interference.

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Adoption of precision agriculture to match fertilizer inputs in livestock farming

ivestock farmers are increasingly adopting precision agriculture techniques to match fertilizer inputs more closely to grassland requirements. The techniques, underpinned by a combined package of computer and practical analysis, have already helped farmers reduce inputs and adhere to nitrate vulnerable zone (NVZ) rules. The precision methods used were more commonly seen on arable farms in the past. However, it is gradually being adopted by larger and smaller acreages alike since squeezing productivity and profit from limited acreages is increasingly important for business resilience. Drivers One of the drivers has been increased fertilizer costs, which has forced farmers to review their traditional approach. Historically, fertilizer has been spread on grassland units in a relatively standard way. Often farms have bought N, P and K [as 20.10.10 or 27.5.5] and applied it according to a calendar date. Slurry or farmyard manure (FYM) was also applied, with little knowledge of its nutrient profile and no calculation of grassland requirement, risking nutrient losses.

A second key driver has been tighter legislation. Livestock farmers, particularly within NVZs, are looking more carefully at what they apply. Under the rules, from 1 January each year, nitrogen from grazing animals and manure spreading must not exceed 170kg/ha. Omnia However, since itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a precise amount and impossible to know whether it has been met or broken without detailed analysis and records, applications such as Omnia come in handy. Omnia, developed by Huchinsons establishes an accurate picture of a farmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nutrient requirement and the availability from slurry, FYM and grazing stock. The process begins with a program of soil analysis. Initially, 25% of the farmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grassland is analyzed. This is repeated annually over four years to build a picture across the whole unit. Soil sample results are imported into the software program from the lab analysis and allocated to each field or grazing block. At the same time, the nutrient levels in FYM and slurry can be analysed. Data on livestock numbers, types and age ranges are

added, along with tonnages of FYM or slurry produced. Manure management plan From the information, the required nutrients and application rates can be determined. The farmer is then presented with a detailed nutrient plan on a desktop, tablet or as a hard copy. This can be used as a shopping list on a field or block-byblock basis, for whatever extra nutrient is needed as a top-up to the organic fertiliser on the holding. Records are then logged on the system, which is fully compliant with NVZ regulations, cutting out the paperwork and saving management time for farmers. This removes the guesswork and provides farmers with peace of mind that they are not going to break any rules. The Omnia fee is paid on a per-acre basis. As well as the peace of mind and savings in paperwork, farmers are also seeing improved stock performance and reduced input costs. For example, one farmer had applied 20.10.10 each year for 50 years. But the system highlighted phosphate levels were good and potash needed bringing up.

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Fire management and safety on the farm

barn fire is a farmer’s worst nightmare and often, it brings significant emotional and economic damage to a farming community. There are many steps that can be taken to establish a good fire prevention plan to reduce the risk of fire on farm properties. Below are simple measures outlined that help ensure farm buildings and livestock are safer from fire. These fires are largely preventable by following good fire safety practices. How fires start Fires require three elements: oxygen, fuel and heat. Farm buildings are particularly susceptible to fast-moving fires because they are well ventilated. Barns and farm buildings provide a plentiful fuel supply for fires to start and grow: the buildings themselves are constructed of wood and house solid fuels such as hay, straw and grain. The final element, the heat source, can take the form of sunlight, friction, electricity, open flame, gas compression and/or chemical reactions. Measures on how to help prevent farm fires are outlined below. Preventing fires on your farm 1. Start with a plan: It is a good idea to contact your local fire department to find out how to effectively prevent fire on your farm. Most fire departments will visit your farm and point out areas where you can decrease the risk of a fire. They will also provide advice on access routes to all areas of your property. Use this information to develop a plan for your farm. Introduce the plan to everyone who frequents your farm and ensure that procedures are up to date and practiced. If possible, make arrangements with neighbouring farmers to provide shelter for your livestock if the event they need to be evacuated from your farm. 2. Absolutely no smoking: There

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should be no smoking permitted in any barn or farm buildings at any time. Strictly enforce a no smoking policy by posting signs and informing people who work or visit with you. Make sure that any cigarettes are extinguished thoroughly in a safe location prior to entering the barn or farm buildings. 3. Practice good housekeeping in the barn: Keeping a clean, organized barn is not only crucial to farm life: it is an excellent way to prevent fires from occurring. Loose hay and straw should be swept up. After using hay drops, always cover the opening with plywood, or better yet, cover the plywood with flame-retardant, onehour gypsum board. 4. Provide adequate ventilation: Chemical reactions, found in baled, damp hay, can be a cause for barn fires. Mows of tightly packed bales do not allow this build-up of heat to dissipate. Smoldering fires can go unnoticed for some time. Spontaneous combustion can occur when the smoldering fire has reached a high temperature and is exposed to oxygen, resulting in a full-blown fire. Store dry hay in barns and monitor the internal temperature of hay bales. Hazardous products should also be stored in well-ventilated areas to reduce risk of fire. 5. Practice electrical safety: ‘Electrical malfunctions’ are a leading cause of fires. Wires should be enclosed in metal or PVC conduit (pipe) to protect them from exposure to weather, animals, and from mechanical damage from machinery and equipment. Keep combustibles away from heating appliances, and never leave them unattended. Regular cleaning of electrical appliances and equipment will prevent build-up of dirt and dust, which can contribute to overheating and malfunction. A regular maintenance cycle

can also identify worn or defective parts, which can be repaired or replaced before they become a problem. 6. Install and maintain lightning rods and grounding cables: Lightning can enter a building via metal objects such as antennas, cupolas or anything that extends upward. Lightning rods are the best solution to preventing lightning-source fires. These rods give lightning a direct path to follow to the ground, keeping your barn and the livestock inside safe. Check grounding cables frequently and repair if worn or damaged. 7. Keep yard areas free of brush and debris: Clear the immediate areas surrounding all barns and farm buildings by removing brush, debris and machinery. Remove weeds and trim/ prune under trees and bushes. Keep grass along a roadway closely mowed (a motorist’s stray cigarette could be a source for fire). 8. Install and maintain portable fire extinguishers: Install fire extinguishers in your barn, tool shed and other farm buildings. You should also have fire extinguishers on all mechanical equipment and machinery. Make sure that family members and farm employees know where the extinguishers are located and how to use them. Inspect your extinguishers regularly and recharge when necessary. Consult your local fire department for advice on the type, rating, and location of extinguishers. If you have water type fire extinguishers, protect them from freezing. All the above preventive measures will only be effective if a farm owner ensures anyone visiting or working on the property learns and obeys the fire safety rules.

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High pressure washing systems in Agriculture

also introduces the reality of adding petroleum products to the wastewater, which constrains wastewater disposal options. For instance, if it is only mud being washed from a tractor, the muddy water can generally be allowed to settle on and percolate through a graveled section of the customer’s site, although even this is becoming less of an option.) Agricultural equipment is cleaned to remove dirt, mud, and grease. It is also cleaned to prevent crop pests and diseases from being transported from field to field by machinery. If asked to apply pesticides or fungicides to equipment, be sure to be properly licensed for the jurisdiction and also fully versed in their use. And be ready to collect wastewater as required.

gricultural equipment needs to be cleaned all over the world, and the opportunity is limited more by the seasonality of each region than the region. Typically, equipment needs to be cleaned after harvest is completed and before it can be stored or transported to another harvest site. Typical Job Cleaning agricultural equipment requires a fully self-contained and portable pressure washing and soft water treatment system. For maximum efficiency, the pressure washing unit(s) should be capable of four to five gpm and 2000 to 3000 psi. Ideally, each crew would consist of two workers and have the ability to wash simultaneously, which would require two single pressure washers or one, dual-gun washing unit.

and disposed of in a manner that limits your liability and also meets applicable environmental guidelines. Once the equipment has been prepped and readied, the first step to cleaning the agricultural equipment is giving it a good hot water rinse and mud knock down. Using hot water for the pre-rinse will speed mud and grease emulsification and prep the surface for the chemical to be most effective. The chemical can then be applied through a low pressure, downstream injector, which will give greater control over the amount used, helping control cost and quality.

It is also highly recommended that soft-treated or reverse-osmosis water be used on agricultural equipment as it is gentler on high-finish coatings, boosts the cleaning power of detergents, and is less likely to leave a spotty film or residue. When it comes to cleaning chemicals, make sure to use products that are of a low pH. This will help minimize any exterior clouding to the coating.

While one gunner is applying the chemical, another crew member should be following behind with a specialty vehicle brush, working the chemical in and the greasy residue loose. Once the equipment has been thoroughly pre-soaked and brushed with chemical, both crew members should immediately commence detail rinsing. It is important to rinse quickly so that the soap does not dry, spotting the surface, but not too quickly as to miss key buildup areas. If the soap does happen to dry, wet the surface with water, brush, and detail rinse.

Techniques that Work Best Prior to beginning the cleaning process, make sure a pre-approved washing area has been identified and agreed upon so that the grease, oil, and wash water residue will be controlled

Exceptions Keep in mind that there are many places on agricultural equipment that may require special attention to detail, such as the engines, chassis, or combines. (Cleaning engines and chassis

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When cleaning orchard equipment, test clean first to find the best temperature for the material (e.g., sap, fruit residue) that must be removed. Some substances flow off nicely with hot water; others simply become gummy. The testing is important because too hot water will bake the gooey residue onto the machine instead of dislodging it. Some orchard equipment must be cleaned with steam. Detergents and degreasers are sometimes no match for the fruit extracts, but powered, rotating brushes can be useful. Always test first to find a method that works. Equipment and Supplies A basic list of equipment and supplies includes the following: self-contained, portable pressure washing and soft-water treatment system capable of four to five gpm and 2000 to 3000 psi and hot water; wastewater containment system; brushes; wands; downstream injector; low pH chemicals. Steam may be needed for orchard equipment. Orchard spraying equipment and building exteriors are good add-ons for contractors washing equipment at a customer site. The farmer that owns small skid steers or loaders for use in the yard may be persuaded to add them to the list of equipment to be washed. Wastewater collection is becoming such a significant part of jobs involving use of water that contractors in regions where there is sufficient business in washing agricultural equipment may be able to consider setting up a collection system or washing bay with permitted drainage—akin to a fleet washing operation—that can serve several agricultural equipment owners off site. (In the future, the central-site operation for a cleaning contractor may become easier than carrying a collection system and transporting wastewater collected especially because the latter opens the need for additional permits to transport the wastewater when pesticide and herbicide chemical residues are in the mix.)

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Bobcat launches high-pressure washer attachment for sanitising, disinfecting public spaces

any municipalities are required to sanitise streets and other large open public spaces in the ongoing fight against Covid-19. Bobcat Equipment South Africa has launched its new KC-19 high-pressure washer attachment for skidsteer loaders, compact track loaders and small articulated loaders. The attachment has been engineered specifically to release high-pressure water for deep cleaning roads and all other surfaces, which is a critical part of the sanitising regimen for municipalities and other local authorities, explains Bobcat Attachment Sales Manager Stefano Ferrado. The attachment transforms hydraulic power into water pressure without any subsequent loss of power and is therefore highly efficient. It has been especially designed to provide a thorough cleaning of any surface due to easy switching between two modes of operation.

An adjustable front sprayer mode effectively washes roads and streets, while a washing handgun with a 20 m hose reel allows for quick and easy cleaning of tight spaces, entrances, statues, machines, cars, benches and signs. Other applications include disinfection, cleaning machines, vehicles and equipment and cleaning surfaces such as terraces and concrete floors.

the pump has the best power-to-size ratio in its class, with an output power of 12.5 kW.

In terms of general maintenance, the attachment can also be used for railroads, bridges and tunnels, especially in areas where dedicated machines cannot reach, or where cleaning needs to be carried out mechanically. In the agriculture industry, the attachment ideal for cleaning animal sheds or even poultry farms in order to ensure strict hygiene compliance.

The attachment forms part of Bobcat’s extensive road maintenance portfolio. Features and benefits include the fact that it is both easy to use and maintain due to its simple design and absence of any rotating parts, which translates into longer working hours.

The heart of the attachment is the Dynaset HPW250 hydraulic high-pressure water pump that produces a 250 bar water pressure and a 30 l/min water flow of 30. Thanks to its new design,

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A convenient ‘plug-and-play’ feature makes the attachment easy to connect and to start working with immediately. A hydraulically-adjustable front sprayer means it can adapt to all conditions, while a floating front wheel allows for smoother and faster operation.

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Poultry feed additives

variety of different feed additives are commonly used in poultry diets, or can be used when the need arises.

Antioxidants Fat is often added to poultry diets to increase the energy content. This is especially the case in high density broiler diets. In addition, if fish meal is used, it is high in fat. To help keep feed from going bad, which is common in high fat products, antioxidants are commonly added to the diet. Free-flowing agents It is important that the feed flow easily so that it does not cake in the feeders. Free-flowing agents are substances added to the diet to make sure the feeds do not pack down. Free-flowing agents typically have fine particulate structures while not reacting to the other ingredients in the feed. A common free-flowing agent is hydrated sodium aluminosilicate. Pelleting additives Pelleting of feeds has been shown to improve feed efficiency for some poultry species. Most

broiler feeds are pelleted. It is important to make sure that the feed ingredients can be packed together in bite-sized pellets without a lot of fines. A variety of pelleting additives are available. Feeding enzymes Many of feed ingredients available for use in poultry diets have anti-nutritional factors which limit their use. Feed enzymes have been developed that break down these anti-nutritional factors increasing the potential of many ‘alternative grains’. The use of feed enzymes is quite common in Europe where wheat and barley are often used instead of corn. Mold inhibitors or mycotoxin binders Cereals are subject to mold growth, which can happen in the field, during post-harvest handling, storage and processing. Even if the mold is removed, the mycotoxins they produce will remain and can be very toxic to poultry. Many feeds contain a mold inhibitor or a mycotoxin binder to prevent the mycotoxins from being absorbed through the gut and into the blood stream.

Coccidiostats Coccidiosis is a problem in many species of poultry raised on the floor. The protozoa that cause coccidiosis are found everywhere. A low level of coccidia in the digestive tract is not a problem, but high levels can result in poor feed efficiency, poor health and ultimately death. Coccidiostats are sometimes added to feed to keep the coccidia at low levels, especially early in bird growth, to allow them to develop resistance. They do not treat the condition, but help in preventing it. Antibiotics The digestive tract of all animals contain a diverse population of microbes. Some are classified as ‘good’ and are necessary for maintaining gut health. There are also ‘bad’ bacteria which, when present at high levels can adversely affect gut health, and can ultimately result in damage to the intestines. This is referred to as necrotic enteritis. Low-level, or sub-therapeutic levels, of antibiotics can be added to feed to keep the ‘bad’ bacteria in check. Bacitracin is a commonly added antibiotic. If a disease situation it may be necessary to add therapeutic levels of antibiotics to the feed, although for most treatments the antibiotics are added in the feed. A sick bird with typically drink but may not eat. By adding the antibiotics in the water you assure that the birds are being sufficiently treated. Antibiotic alternatives The desire to reduce use of antibiotics in animal production, alternatives have been developed. The best way to keep the ‘good’ bacteria at higher levels than the ‘bad’ is to add the nutrients which promote the growth of the good. These are referred to as probiotics, since they encourage the growth of some bacteria. Providing nutrients, such as mannan oligosaccharides (MOS), that promote good bacteria will help to maintain gut health.

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NAMPO Harvest Day goes digital

he 2020 NAMPO Harvest Day, which has been bringing agriculture together for almost six decades, had to be canceled for the first time. by organizers Grain SA, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The show was postponed to August 2020 at the outbreak of the pandemic, but following the announcement of an unspecified ban on large gatherings, the 2020 NAMPO Harvest Day on NAMPO Park will now not take place. However, farmers will be able to still enjoy the best that agriculture has to offer. This is because the NAMPO Harvest Day show, which will be the 54th edition of this iconic Agricultural tradeshow, is going digital! Fittingly themed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Find your 2020 Agri-Visionâ&#x20AC;?, the show is set to run from 9-12 September 2020. The virtual NAMPO Harvest Day will be new, exciting

and innovative, and connect farmers, suppliers, and colleagues with many of their favorite exhibitors and a wealth of online content across the industry and across the globe. Grain SA will transform the biggest agricultural tradeshow into a convenient and safe interactive online virtual experience. NAMPO Harvest Day will revamp its digital presence with a virtual event that will feature most of what attendees would have experienced at the physical Harvest Day. Exhibitors, who have responded positively to the virtual offering, will

be able to feature all their products on the virtual NAMPO platform and showcase their latest innovations, while visitors will be able to sign up for one-to-one consultations and delve into the latest technical presentations and product demonstrations. In addition, the platform variation has provided Grain SA with the opportunity to continue with a virtual NAMPO Harvest Day experience beyond this year. The virtual offering will never be able to replace the face-to-face experience of visitors and exhibitors on NAMPO Park but will provide future exhibitors with the option to complement their physical presence at NAMPO with a virtual duplicate of their booth, reaching an even wider audience in 2021 and beyond.

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BMG variable speed drives improved efficiencies agriculture

“BMG’s team of agricultural experts – through its Boer Slim/Smart Farming initiative – is working even harder during lockdown, to offer local farmers sustainability solutions that focus on effective food production. “With the Smart-Farming initiative, we are assisting farmers with cost-efficient solutions to improve crop production output, to enhance efficiencies of every operation by conserving power consumption and to minimise downtime by implementing practical maintenance programmes. It is even more critical now to ensure there are adequate supplies of fresh foods for an anxious and vulnerable population. For this reason, we are also assisting farmers to expand production to include the supply of additional produce.” In a recent project, the BMG team assisted a local farmer who wanted to accelerate his tobacco drying process and expand crop production, but was restricted by power supply limitations. After the installation of BMG electronic variable speed drives (VSDs), the farmer is able to run 22 tobacco drying containers at once, where previously he could only run and alternate between nine drying containers at any one time.

MG’s Boer Slim/Smart-Farming agricultural team works closely with farmers throughout Southern Africa, assisting them with the selection, installation and operation of new electromechanical systems. These projects are designed to improve efficiencies, reduce energy consumption and minimise maintenance requirements.

“Farming operations are not only facing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic - which has affected every industry globally - but farmers also need to cope with power supply limitations and the rising costs of electricity and water consumption, as well as crippling labour, capital equipment investment and maintenance expenses,” says Carlo Beukes, BMG’s agricultural manager.

As a result, he has more than doubled his crop production output. Other positive feedback is there are no more noticeable voltage dips when the process is started up and wear and tear on mechanical components is reduced. Production is also now less labour intensive, which reduces his shift costs. BMG has also assisted a farmer in the Barkly West area, who was limited by a power supply of only 200 KVA +/- 300 Amps, to significantly reduce the cost of irrigation per hectare. After the installation of VSDs on all pump sets, the power supply is used more efficiently, resulting in improved crop production and expansion of the farmer’s supply of maize, to now also include pecan nuts. Danfoss VLT AQUA Drive FC 202 VSDs - which offer saving additional energy savings compared with traditional VSD controls – have been designed for water and wastewater applications, including irrigation. These VSDs have been fitted to all pumps in this installation and are controlled by pressure transducers that are set to match the varying demands of different irrigation requirements. The only peripheral component required was a pressure transducer. Pump controllers and valves were not necessary for flow control in this system. A notable feature of Danfoss AQUA Drive FC 202 VSDs includes a soft start/stop facility, which prevents water hammer on starting and

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stopping the pumps, thus reducing the possibility of burst pipes. Wear and tear on couplings, pumps and pipes is also reduced. These VSDs are available from BMG in IP55 enclosures, which do not require dedicated panels. This eliminates the need for additional cooling and ventilation, normally required to extract heat during operation. To ensure absolute dependability and the highest performance of these systems, BMG was responsible for the installation and commissioning of these projects. Added to this, farmers have the assurance of support from BMG, which is an authorised DriveProÂŽ service partner of Danfoss. With a projected annual power saving of 155 491 kW/ hr, BMG expects the farmer to benefit from cost savings of approximately R108 444.00, with a payback time of less than 12 months.

The BMG team is also committed to preventing unnecessary breakdowns, which is why reliability is the main focus when designing the drive systems for new and upgraded facilities. All BMG components are precisely matched to each other and to application requirements, to ensure high productivity, smooth operation and long service-life. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s broad branch network offers original spares and advanced workshop resources that ensure all repairs to agricultural components meet pristine OEM standards. BMG provides solutions to all key players in the agricultural sector - including local manufacturers of equipment and implements, as well as agricultural resellers and the farmer -to assist with the continued supply of fresh foods during the COVID-19 pandemic.

BMG-AGR06082020 - Farmers Review Thursday, 06 August 2020 8:06:31 AM

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FEATURE

BI adheres to Level 3 safety protocols as full branch network reopens

T BI Offer Marketing Manager Victor Strobel

he easing of the national lockdown to Level 3 has allowed leading supplier Bearings International (BI) to reopen its countrywide branch network under strict coronavirus regulations. In addition, a small percentage of staff have returned to work on a rotational basis, limiting the number of employees on-site so as to minimise the risk. All companies within the Hudaco portfolio, of which BI is one, have developed stringent back-to-work safety protocols that have been implemented across BI’s branch network and maintained stringently. These include workplace risk assessments and adaptation to ensure social distancing, remote working, awareness campaigns around associated risks, cleaning and sanitation protocols and temperature screening of employees, customers and visitors, as well as clearly-defined procedures to deal with the impact in the workplace, as the safety of its employees is BI’s highest priority. “Although back to work, we still operate under strict regulations as per the law. We maintain strict social distancing and have supplied all staff with BI-branded face masks, which we wear all the time,” explains BI Offer Marketing Manager Victor Strobel. During the hard lockdown, BI was identified as an emergency and breakdown service provider to companies providing essential services such as food and beverage, power generation and water and wastewater. It identified key people in every branch around the country able to provide this service 24/7, applied for all necessary work and travel permits and provided a full contact list to these customers. In addition, BI used its communication platforms to remind its essential service customers that it remained dedicated to meeting their needs during the initial stages of the lockdown. Strobel explains that BI’s logistics department operates on rotational shifts to ensure risk is always mitigated. “We can ensure continuity of service delivery to our branch network in the event of someone being infected.” All branches are authorised to deliver product to customers that are operational during Level 3. The branch network can continue to serve customers from anywhere in the country should one or multiple branches be impacted.

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Customers have also used the lockdown period to carry out essential maintenance on their plant. “Our main challenges have been managing our inventory due to travel constraints, congestion at harbours and long lead times from suppliers but have successfully caught up on the backlog. Other challenges that we have experienced as a company is that access to certain customers has been limited by the lockdown travel restrictions in place,” adds Strobel. As part of its efforts to keep its customers safe during the pandemic and to promote good hygiene practices, BI has added a good-quality sanitiser and disinfectant to its current range of hand cleaners that has been extremely wellaccepted and is doing very well. “We have also seen a huge increase in the demand for our range of Grippaz hand gloves and have increased our stockholding accordingly. We have added a highly-accurate handheld thermometer to our product range,” points out Strobel. “In light of the ongoing developments regarding the Covid-19 crisis, I would like to firstly say that our thoughts are with those affected by the virus in South Africa and around the globe. At BI, the well-being and safety of our teams, clients and communities is our top priority. As we closely monitor the evolving impact, we are implementing ongoing measures to ensure the health and safety of our staff, while also maintaining the highest level of service to our clients. “We are keeping up to date with the guidance from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases of South Africa and local authorities related to travel, quarantine, meetings and events and we will continue to adjust our guidance accordingly. “In the meantime, we want to reassure all of our customers that we will continue to provide uninterrupted service. As we navigate through these challenging times, I am reminded of how fortunate we are to be part of this strong community that supports each other to accomplish great things. It is the power of this community that will propel us through this crisis to better times,” Strobel concludes.

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Vulture Creek Clino - Pratley’s space age mineral for all your golf course and garden soil need

ulture Creek Clino is a natural zeolite mineral which is extremely porous and composed of aluminosilicates. The particular type of Zeolite that Pratley mines and processes is called Clinoptilolite. Zeolites have a strong internal negative charge and will absorb positively charged particles called cations from their environment. They will hold onto these cations and under certain conditions, release them and exchange them for another type of cation. All fertilizers are manufactured from positively charged cations such as Potassium, Ammonium, Sodium and Calcium. Vulture Creek Clino, being negatively charged will continually exchange these cations in the soil and will act as a natural regulator in the soil, with the ability to absorb and release these nutrients as required by the plant. Vulture Creek Clino therefore acts as a slowrelease fertilizer. Due to its unique characteristics, Clinoptilolite has even been considered as the growing medium of choice for future missions to Mars. Applications Vulture Creek Clino is completely inert and nontoxic, and as mentioned will absorbs the cations

within the fertilizer and again slowly release them over a prolonged period. Thus, it will act as a slow release fertilizer. This not only makes the fertilizer a lot more effective, but also minimizes the overdosing of fertilizer, which could adversely affect the growth of the plant. Vulture Creek Clino can most certainly be used for all crops and will increase the yield of any planted field. Some of the biggest customers are golf courses that use the product on their fairways and greens as well as companies that blend growing mediums for the commercial vegetable growers in the country. Directions for usage Practically 1kg of Vulture Creek Clino will be mixed into the first 100mm of a square meter of soil. One can obviously increase or decrease this mixing ratio, depending on the condition of the soil. Normally, sandy soils will require more Vulture Creek Clino than compact soils. The main reason for this is that with sandy soils, the nutrients are quickly leached into to soil and the Vulture Creek Clino will assist in retaining the nutrients in the rootzone of the plant. Pratley was a confirmed exhibitor at the postponed Grain SA’s NAMPO Harvest Day that

CNH Industrial signs agreement to acquire full control of Agriculture, Construction and Spare Parts commercial distribution network in Southern Africa

he Company is moving to strengthen its local presence with the planned purchase of four divisions of Capital Equipment Group (CEG), previously owned by Invicta Holdings Limited. These include Case IH distributor Northmec; CASE Construction Equipment distributor CSE; spare parts distributor NHSA; and Landboupart, a distributor of agricultural equipment spare parts and implements. The acquired divisions will form part of a fully-owned CNH Industrial legal entity based in South Africa. CNH Industrial announces its intention, subject to clearance from South Africa’s Competition Commission, to expand its direct presence in Southern Africa’s agriculture and construction equipment sectors. Through this agreement, the Company, via a fully-owned legal entity based

in South Africa, is seeking to consolidate its direct distribution network with the acquisition of four divisions from CEG – a business unit of Humulani Marketing Pty Ltd, an Invicta Holdings Limited (JSE: IVT) company. Once approved, this transaction will mark an evolution for CNH Industrial in the Republic of South Africa, one of the most important markets for the Company in Africa and the Middle East, as well as the wider southern Africa area. By taking full operational management of its commercial distribution and aftermarket network, CNH Industrial aims to further develop its Case IH and CASE Construction Equipment brands’ presence together with aftermarket sales and services in South Africa and other Southern African markets, strengthening its position and ties with its customer base. This

was to take place last month. Fortunately, and according to the company’s Marketing Director Eldon Kruger, failure to exhibit at the NAMPO Harvest Day has not adversely affected the sales of Pratley’s mineral products. Conversely, he adds, they have recorded an increase in sales and foresee a further surge in the same due to the change in season. Over the lockdown months of April and May, sales were obviously down as the economy was essentially closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pratley, however, reports a significant uptick in sales over the last couple of weeks. This, Eldon says, can be attributed to the fact that most of their products are essential products to the farming industry. Furthermore, he asserts that the company is showing a steady growth in sales and expects this to continue even during the pandemic. Pratley is currently exporting the product to most neighboring countries and even as far as Zambia. However, Eldon notes room for growth across Africa, especially since most African countries are experiencing a food shortage and Vulture Creek Clino can increase the yield of any planted crop. model is already in place for the Company’s agriculture equipment brand New Holland Agriculture as well as its commercial and specialty vehicles business via its IVECO, IVECO ASTRA and IVECO BUS brands. The business divisions included in the planned acquisition are: • Northmec: South Africa’s most established agricultural equipment distributor and the sole distributor of Case IH equipment and implements; • CSE: a well-established equipment distributor operating for more than 50 years in the market and the sole distributor of CASE tractor loader backhoes and skid steer loaders; • NHSA: a spare parts distributor in Southern Africa mainly focused on agriculture; and • Landboupart: a distributor of spare parts and implements. In anticipation of final approval by South Africa’s Competition Commission and the subsequent conclusion of the deal, the parties have entered into a transitional period for the business, which sees CEG remain in control of operations.

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FEATURE

Of the premiere animal husbandry and genetics experts in Africa

nqaba Biotechnical Industries (Pty) Ltd is Africa’s Genomics Company with Regional Head Quarters in South Africa (Corporate HQ), Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and Tanzania, with representatives in each sub-Sahara African country. Inqaba Biotechnical Industries (Pty) Ltd delivers a comprehensive molecular life sciences portfolio that has been at the forefront of growing biotechnology in Africa being the foremost laboratory to run and offer the most innovative sequencing technologies, while a leader distributor for the top life science brands in the world. Our Division Our journey of long-lasting partnerships with the animal breeding industry began in 2009 when respected dog breeders approached inqaba biotec™, a local genetics laboratory to provide efficient, accurate and cost-effective genetic services. Our genuine interest in animals and the needs of our clients has expanded our client base from a few responsible dog breeders to breeders of domestic, livestock and wildlife species, veterinary professionals, and wildlife conservation research institutes. Our reputation in the industry has also reached the conscious pet and animal owners, who perform genetic tests from concern for the health of their new family member. ZooOmics™ does not compromise when it comes to upholding regulatory and international standards in the animal genetics industry. We comply with reputable international and national organisations, provide over 100 tests, with a reputable footprint in the industry for over a decade.

team of senior analysts consisting of 3 PhDs. Our collaboration with Clinomics, a proudly African veterinary research innovations company, has expanded our services as we make use of their additional extensive panels to provide the most comprehensive value for money parentage tests. Our Service Portfolio We provide a comprehensive genetic testing portfolio for most species that cover DNA profiling, parentage verification, genetic health tests and colour tests. With an active research and development portfolio we can develop tests that are required in the market, feel free to contact us for more information.

quality assurance programme compliant with the International Organizations for Standards (ISO 17025). We are also proud members of the International Society for Animal Genetics (ISAG). We do not compromise when it comes to upholding and making use of Gold Standards in Sanger Sequencing, Fragment Analysis, SNP Genotyping and Next Generation Sequencing technologies. Our Team We have a state-of-the-art laboratory based in Pretoria and make use of unsurpassed cuttingedge technologies (Sequencing, Fragment Analysis, SNP Genotyping, Next Generation Sequencing) to provide services that adhere to international quality assurance standards. We have automated processing platforms for highthroughput capacity, accuracy and quality control manned by more than 15 laboratory staff and a

Quality Assurance ZooOmics™ has provided accurate genetic tests and exceptional client service for over a decade. Our quality assurance protocols, expert DNA analysts and compliance with international and regional regulatory bodies provides reliable animal genetics results with a quality stamp you can trust. ZooOmics™ follows a comprehensive

To provide full access to the testing process, we are currently developing an interactive CRM platform with client portal which will be accessible through our new website. We invite all the breed associations to contact us to incorporate your install and export formats into our CRM database. This platform will provide you with access to generate orders, request collections of samples, generate pre-liminary quotations, access your data and reports, notification system for sample processing as results become available. The platform will also serve as a notice board for all new developments, research projects in progress and access to news. Value added functionality will be built in as per client requirements: management of all samples linked to the relevant account, request for collection of selected samples, request for extra testing on archived samples and release of results to the relevant registration body directly from the client(s) account. These features will likely not be implemented by our launch 2019/07/01, but we will notify you on launch dates of each feature. Sample Types Accepted We accept almost any sample type as our laboratory is setup to handle most sample types. We prefer the following sample types for animal genetics testing: see table below Processing We provide a courier service that you could use Please make use of our online collection portal: http://www.inqababiotec.co.za/collections/

Sample Type

Take Note

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Blood

Whole Blood in an EDTA ampule: 0.5-2mL

ALL

Hair

At least 20 follicles with roots per test

Cattle & Wildlife ONLY

Skin/Tissue Biopsy

Please keep on ice

ALL

Semen

Each sample to be submitted individually on ice

ALL

Buccal Swab

Only laboratory approved buccal swabs accepted

Cats ONLY

FTA card kits

Only blood or semen

ALL

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ZooOmicsâ&#x201E;˘, the animal genetics division of inqaba biotecâ&#x201E;˘ (est. 2002) has been dedicated to providing accurate genetic tests and exceptional client service for over a decade to sub-Saharan Africa.

CANINE GENETICS DNA profiling, parentage verification, health testing and colour testing in canines. FELINE GENETICS DNA profiling, parentage verification, health testing and colour testing in felines developed on a demand basis. CATTLE GENETICS Cattle DNA profiling and parentage is based on ISAG and FAO STR markers/SNP markers and mutation analysis. WILDLIFE GENETICS Wildlife DNA profiling is offered for several species using an extensive highly informative STR marker panel for routine DNA profiling and parentage. Wildlife subspecies services provided for Sable, Roan and Eland.

We comply with reputable international and national organisations, provide 100 tests, with over 10 years of animal genetics experience. Genetics is an evolving and innovating field and our expert team have maintained our place at the forefront by contributing to the industry and developing these cutting-edge techniques.

OTHER ISAG STR PANELS OFFERED:

EQUINE

PIGEON

CAPRINE

SHEEP

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How motors and variable speed drives can help food and beverage plants reach sustainability goals Brith Isaksson, Global Segment Manager: Food & Beverage, ABB Motion

trong demand for convenient, healthier foods and beverages – produced and packaged in the most environmentally friendly way possible – is placing critical importance on sustainability at every stage of the value chain. Variable speed drives (VSDs) and high-efficiency motors can help the industry address two key sustainability challenges – energy efficiency and water conservation. Increasing energy efficiency In a world where corporate responsibility includes environmental consciousness, focusing on energy efficiency can help companies position themselves in a more favourable light with their stakeholders. At the same time, saving energy also contributes directly to greater profitability and meeting minimum energy efficiency legislation. The first step is to pinpoint the most significant sources of energy usage. Look at where, when, and how much energy is used in various applications. Electric motors usually make up the bulk of a plant’s energy consumption. The good news is that there is a significant opportunity to reduce electricity usage by upgrading from inefficient motors to ultra-premium motors, like IE5 synchronous reluctance motors (SynRM). Adding variable speed drives can also have a significant impact on energy savings. Companies can even use ABB’s EnergySave calculator to explore how much energy and money they could save by installing drives. Traditionally, the majority of motors in factories run at full speed when they don’t always need to, wasting energy. Using VSDs allows for more control over a motor and adjusts the speed or torque according to the actual needs. This means the motor only draws the power needed to perform the task, cutting waste. Replacing throttle valves/vanes with VSDs on pump and fan control is an excellent opportunity to save energy. Adding VSDs can unlock energy savings to its full potential – with a strong chance to reduce energy consumption between 20 to 60 percent. Modern process plants are being challenged with reducing overheads and simultaneously shortening maintenance downtime. This means that the available maintenance staff must be fully equipped with the most advanced plant information systems in order to properly plan their maintenance activities. ABB Ability™ Smart Sensors are a cost effective solution for either pumps and/ or motors, and are designed to help

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planners and maintenance engineers visualise areas of the plant that need the most urgent attention, providing the necessary information needed to properly plan the corrective action without the need for costly expert site visits. Since the smart sensors are already gathering on-line data, they can also very easily be used to quickly spot guaranteed energy saving opportunities. Data collected from the smart sensors, combined with information collected from VSDs’ inbuilt sensors and loggers, can be collated, stored, and further accessed via cloud technology. The ability to gather and analyse this data can reveal information that can be used to make performance improvements that will increase efficiency, safety, and product reliability. Optimizing water usage High-pressure cleaning consumes vast quantities of water. Activities such as cutting, dicing, slicing, and filleting also generate a large volume of wastewater. Minimizing the water used for process equipment and pipeline cleaning presents another challenge for food manufacturers. One solution is to implement efficient pumping by using VSD pump controls to help optimize water usage. These controls offer several critical software functions such as regulating the pressure and flow rate for pipe clean and fill functions in CleanIn-Place (CIP) equipment. This reduces the cleaning time, resulting in less water and cleaning materials being used. Anticavitation software can also detect and prevent cavitation to ensure the optimal flow of water throughout the plant an extending the pump’s lifetime. Another way to save water is to choose products that are very easy to clean – taking less time and requiring less water such as hygienic, stainless-steel washdown motors designed with smooth, crevice-free surfaces. Sustainability is everyone’s responsibility Running a more sustainable, energy-efficient food and beverage manufacturing plant takes work and needs both clear decisions from senior management and commitment from all levels of the organization. By prioritizing energy and water conservation, identifying the areas that need the most attention, and committing to energy and water saving initiatives, manufacturers can have a significantly positive impact on sustainability, which invariably results in reducing costs and making an organisation more competitive.

FEATURE

Hyperspectral imaging sensors for agricultural applications

pectral imaging is the detection of light reflected by the crop with the use of specialized sensors. It is measured in spectral bands. The higher the number of bands the higher the accuracy, the flexibility and information content. Spectral imaging is widely used now in agriculture and precision farming. Currently satellites and drone fitted cameras are using multispectral imaging technology. Multispectral technology (5–7 bands) can offer a good overview of crop such as overall growth and NDVI, but fails to do so in an integrated scalable way and to tackle more complex problems such

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as weeds, pests, diseases and PK deficiency. Hyperspectral technology used by Gamaya, with its higher detection capabilities due to higher number of spectral bands can develop solutions for almost any problem encountered in the field. Hyperspectral imaging in agriculture allows to significantly extend the range of farming issues and applications that can be addressed using remote sensing. Hyperspectral imaging in agriculture Almost every farming issue (weeds, diseases, nutrient deficiency, etc.) changes a physiology

of the plant, and therefore affects its reflective properties. Healthy crop and crop that is affected by disease reflect the sun light differently. Using hyperspectral imaging it’s possible to detect very small changes in the physiology of the plant and correlate it with spectrum of reflected light. Unique hyperspectral camera, developed by Gamaya, has 41 spectral bands, which allows us to make 41 measurements of spectrum versus 5–7 measurements done using multispectral cameras. This results in a significantly higher information content of the data acquired using our hyperspectral imaging camera. High spectral resolution of our data allows for detection and identification of inferring biological and chemical processes in crops, which opens up a full range of applications in precision agriculture. Senop HSC-2, next generation fast and high resolution Hyperspectral Camera for smart agriculture applications. The new HSC-2 is a result of long experience from 1st generation Rikola hyperspectral camera and based on state of the art Fabry Perot Interferometer technology. FPI technology provides unrivalled benefits when fast global shutter type of true pixel images are in question.

The HSC-2 can take up to 149 spectral frames per second and up to 1000 freely selectable narrow bands in true pixels without any interpolation. Aki Korhonen, Senop´s CEO said that they were aiming to take a leap in the hyperspectral technology and create a golden standard to be used in any research fields or commercial applications where the data quality and quantity is determinant. He further added that they have managed to achieve their goal and HSC-2 is a versatile tool providing a revolutionary value no matter it´s used for example in smart agriculture with moving UAV´s or stand-alone application like food industry or medical surgerys. Matti Rautiainen, Senop´s sales director echoed his sentiments adding that the past couple of years the interest and awareness to use hyperspectral data has been increased heavily amongst the researchers and even more in commercial

sector. The HSC-2 camera, he asserts, is the tool to help create a better world. Long experience of optronics Senop HSC-2 optics has been developed and manufactured in-house in Finland. Long experience of combining optical components with electrical platforms has made Senop a trusted partner in many different fields. Quality and performance standards from defence and security industry reflects straight to HSC-2 camera. Main features include but are not limited to: spectral range VIS-NIR, global shutter frame camera, true 1 Mpixels, fast frame rate, up to 149 fps and it up to thousand spectral bands. The device is also not only less than 1kg, but is also fitted with internal GPS and IMU with external antenna Glonass and Galileo and Gyroscope and 3 axis accelerometer-respectively. Senop HSC-2 optics boasts easy focus from centimeters to infinite and standard ENVI datacube with open API.

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Meyn Releases new Rapid Plus Deboner M4.2 with Semi-automatic loading carousel The next generation flexible and labor-saving breast deboning solution enable to adjust critical settings during production when product weight ranges change. Additionally, the modular design of the Rapid Plus M4.2 provides poultry processors great flexibility to customize to the available floor space. The individual processing sections each having their own drive and gear belt to move the product carriers. The product carrier can be rotated in the best position for each individual processing step. Furthermore, the speed of the product carriers is varied across the system, slower at the place of manual operation and fast in automatic operation.

abor and fluctuating market demands have never been so challenging in poultry processing. The strenuous effects of COVID-19 forced various processors to take measures like implementing social distancing and partly shift to other output products. The pressure on poultry processors to be flexible with both their input and output has never been so apparent. Together with decreased dependency on labor and increased requirements on health and safety, processors are facing demanding times. Meyn answers these challenges with the release of their new Meyn Rapid Plus Deboner M4.2 featuring the new Semi-automatic loading carousel. This upgraded modular, configurable deboning solution takes the next step to meet the need for flexibility and laborsaving. The Meyn Rapid Plus Deboner M4.2 reduces need for (skilled) labor and increases health & safety Together with the Semi-automatic loading carousel, the Meyn Rapid Plus M4.2 with improved ergonomics enables processors to save up to 34 FTE per shift. Making the loading performance less dependent on the experience and skills of operators, leading to a more consistent input. Which results in a higher quality output. Throughout the Rapid Plus solution, all required operators are standing on separate platforms. These platforms can be adjusted in height individually to ensure an ergonomic work position.

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Fully customized with an eye for flexibility Meyn’s well-known Rapid series offers full flexibility. Being the only solution available that can harvest all fillet and tender products automatically from both breast caps and front halves at a high speed of 7,000 BPH. Giving the processor the opportunity to harvest different end products: Fillet products • Half fillet with tenders attached • Half fillet with tenders separated • Whole fillet with tenders attached • Whole fillet with tenders separated Tender products • Non clipped tenders, normal quality • Non clipped tenders, high quality • Clipped tenders, high quality By-products • Back meat • Carcass • High quality undamaged skin • Keel bone cartilage • Skin derived from back side of front halves • Scraped meat from keel bone • Tendons (clipped part from tender) • Wishbones Both input and output can be adapted to changes in market demands. Three preset touch-buttons

Training Knowledge is key to achieve the best result with processing solutions. Therefore, Meyn offers a default training. The Meyn Rapid Plus M4.2 training program ensures that technicians understand the relation between input product characteristics, adjustments and the required end product quality. For both production and maintenance. With hundreds of Rapid deboning solutions sold worldwide, the Rapid breast deboning concept has been globally praised by processors and their customers and proven to be very successful. All customers truly see the benefits of Meyn’s unrivaled deboning solution. Its flexibility, significant reduction of labor costs and a minimized dependency on labor (skills) and input variety make it a true deboning gamechanger. Mike Aldworth, Group Managing Director of FES, stated: ‘This transaction is a vote of confidence in the entire FES team. Over the years we have evolved from purely an equipment supplier to an integrated agricultural solutions provider that continuously looks at ways to expand our offering to assist our clients. With the support of our new partners, FES looks forward to the new growth chapter that awaits us.’

EIMA INTERNATIONAL changes and doubles The Digital Preview

The Event 44 th EIMA BolognaFiere February 3/7, 2021

EIMA Digital Preview November 11/15, 2020

The international trade fair calendar, due to the Covid 19 pandemic, has been completely revised and many events have been cancelled and postponed. EIMA International has also redefined its program, moving the 44th edition from November 2020 to February 2021. However, in the days in November initially established for EIMA, EIMA Preview comes to life, a great online event that anticipates the traditional exhibition and is the first example in the world of a review of agricultural mechanics entirely accessible on a digital platform.

As of 2022 EIMA will return to the traditional November appointment

A GREAT EIMA, AS USUAL Organized by

INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL AND GARDENING MACHINERY EXHIBITION In collaboration with

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FEATURE

IRRILAND SRL for all your irrigation and water pumping equipment needs

he Company was established in 1993, expands on an area of about 5000 sqm, with a manufacturing department of about 3000 sqm in which are working 15 workers and about 300 sqm of offices in which 15 people (directors, managers and employees) highly qualified staff with substantial experience, matured in companies leaders in the field of irrigation. Now the company has two production lines: one is for the three medium and large series and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a second one for the small machines and the booms. The company also has its own test fields always available for the important products research and development. The technical staff of the company is able to analize and solve any problem arising during the phases of design, manufacturing, installation, first start and programmed maintenance.

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The company is provided with a technical office with system CAD 3D Solid Edge in which are analized and developed the design of new machines. BRANCH OF ACTIVITY: Irriland Srl manufactures: • Irrigation machines; • Irrigation booms; • Pivot systems; • Slurry separators; • Motor pumps; • Generating sets; IRRIGATION MACHINES The Irriland machines are all built with a galvanized steel frame and with a galvanized

steel drum. Our special water turbine gearbox drive warranty the rewinding of the hose also with a very low pressure: 1,0 bar. This isn’t the pressure the machines have to be used to get good results but it’s a sure warranty the turbine pressure loss is very low. The poliethylene pipe is of the first quality level and it’s weldable in the case of broken caused by exterior tools. The guns with slow return have been included in the standard equipment following the CE safety

norm. The machine in its standard execution is ready to work: the customer has just to provide water in pressure. Motorpumps & Generating Sets Irriland’s Generating sets and Motorpumps are designed to offer the best efficiency combined with ease of use in any conditions and situations. Each product of these Irriland lines is designed to meet every customer’s need, always ensuring total safety during the operational phase.

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Via Togliatti 4 - 42016 Guastalla Reggio Emilia - Italy Tel. +39 0522 831544 r.a info@irriland.it www.irriland.it

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FEATURE

Nigeria entrepreneur wins the 2020 competition for most innovative solution to improve nutrition in Africa and Asia.

and supplementary food products, including wafer snacks, to treat malnutrition in children. Its unique product range incorporates only locally-available ingredients, including wild-caught fish, and is affordable for low-income consumers. “DCF had a very interesting and innovative product – highly nutritious and using local ingredients. Also, with their product, they can replace imports, which is an additional benefit for countries to make sure they add local value,” explained Royal DSM judge Fokko Wientjes. “Winning is awesome! It is a great feeling to see how hard work and dedication pays off. This award will help us to further strengthen our business,” says DCF founder Lyndon Paul. The second runner up prize of US$7,000 was presented to Mealimeter, also from Nigeria.

Baby Grubz make natural, nutritious baby cereal from locally-sourced ingredients

luwaseun Sangoleye, the founder of Baby Grubz Nigeria, has been crowned the winner and champion of the 2020 SUN Pitch Competition for the most innovative solution for improved nutrition. Baby Grubz is a social enterprise in the nutrition space, processing all-natural cereals for children under 5 years to tackle malnutrition, with a special focus on authentic African tastes made from locally sourced ingredients. Baby Grubz’s products are sold through a women-only sales and distribution model, a deliberate approach for gender inclusion and empowerment. The startup develops and delivers low cost, optimally nutritious complementary meals that address major nutritional challenges facing Nigerian children in their first 1,000 days, such as Vitamin A deficiency and proteinenergy malnutrition. Organised by the SUN Business Network, 21 finalists were selected through a rigorous series of national and virtual competitions, from an over 500 SMEs from 24 countries that entered. In the final round, in a race for a range of cash and business mentorship prizes, the selected finalists pitched their innovative solutions for improved nutrition to a panel of four judges. “I was so impressed by the Baby Grubz business model. They know their target market and how to reach it, and the business model is very holistic,” announced judge Cherrie Atilano, CEO of AGREA. “This award will validate our work on a

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Oluwaseun Sangoleye of Baby Grubz has been crowned champion of the 2020 SUN Pitch Competition for the most innovative solution for improved nutrition

global level, but especially in West Africa. We are already in Ghana and Togo but we’re looking to expand even more, particularly into francophone countries,” enthused Oluwaseun Sangoleye, who set up her company to make natural baby cereal from locally-sourced ingredients. Oluwaseun has won a cash prize of US$20,000 and a mentorship prize from BoP to digitalise her business. Danish Care Foods (DCF) from Cambodia was awarded US$10,000 as the first runner up. DCF specialises in making ready-to-use therapeutic

“Thank you to all the sponsors and thank you so much to SBN and GAIN for putting this together – we are excited, and now it’s time to get back to work to get nutritious food to every single Nigerian,” states Adekunle Jinadu, the entrepreneur behind the company. Mealimeter links hospitals, offices and schools with nutritious meals by providing food vending machines, and connecting customers with the country’s best nutrition-focused chefs and small businesses through a mobile app. “What interested me about Mealimeter is that they have been able to grow their business even under the current COVID-19 situation,” declared judge Charlotte Pedersen of GAIN. Additional cash prizes of US$10,000, and mentorship packages, were awarded by the pitch competition sponsors. The Royal DSM 3A Nutrition Award was won by Limpho Produtos Alimentares from Mozambique. “It is a young team who are turning broken rice, a waste product, into a nutritious product. That is what we need,” said Fokko encouragingly. To help meet the nutritional needs of low-income consumers in Mozambique, Octávio Muchanga set up Limpho Produtos Alimentares to process and distribute highly-nutritious food at low prices. He is now looking to launch new a new line of nutritious biscuit products, turning broken rice into fortified rice flour high in fibre, vitamins B1, B2, B3 and B6, as well as iron and zinc. “It’s a privilege. We will get so much information from DSM that we will be able to develop our business and keep providing solutions,” says Octávio Muchanga. “We can do more to make sure we continue to produce nutritious food for our country.” The Cargill Prize for Innovations to Enable Access to Improved Nutrition was awarded to Poulta Inc from Pakistan. “Cargill is a big player in the world and in dealing with poultry in particular, so this is very good news for Poulta,” Ali Murtaza Solangi

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vaporation control is essential not only in arid regions, but is an important consideration for any water storage system. With water scarcity becoming an increasing concern in the African nations, and across the world, appropriate water storage is key for all farming businesses. VapourGuard™ is a ¬floating cover solution for evaporation control and maintaining water clarity. This material, created by Plastipack Ltd in the United Kingdom, has been designed to be a robust adaptable solution to increase the efficiency of water storage and rainwater harvesting systems. ’VapourGuard™ provides a physical barrier to evaporation and debris. The opaque material prevents algae growth while the refl¬ective top layer refl¬ects heat away from the stored water. These features increase the efficiency of the water storage area, reducing maintenance time and costs while minimizing evaporative consumption. VapourGuard™ comes with a 10-year pro rata manufacturer’s warranty, and offers higher efficiencies then alternatives such

year. In more extreme climates such as Namibia (where evaporation rates are as high as 3.7m/yr), water savings equivalent to refilling the tank up to 12 times over can be seen. To put it simply, a VapourGuard™ cover in Namibia would pay for itself in as little as 4 months. The addition of small drainage holes in the VapourGuard™ material can allow rainwater through the material adding the water resource and removing the need for a sump pump to prevent swamping of the covers. as shade cloths. The ¬floating material sits on the water’s surface reducing evaporation by over 98%. Controlling evaporation maintains a vital resource by reducing losses to the environment. Evaporation is a continuous loss to the overall efficiency of a water storage system. A VapourGuard™ cover in South Africa on a 3m x 15m diameter tank can save enough water to refill the tank 7.2 times within its warrantied lifespan. This efficiency in preserving the water supply alone would provide enough savings to recoup the cost of the cover within less than a

The opaque material blocks out light preventing algae growth reducing treatment and filtration costs and reducing sediment build up within the storage area. Preventing algae growth improves the clarity of the water supply insuring a consistent and usable supply without additional treatments costs. To find out more about VapourGuard™ and how it could reduce your water storage costs, please visit www. vapourguard.com or contact the manufacturer on info@plastipack.co.uk

Impactful maize meal initiative launched to help feed vulnerable South Africans

n the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic coupled with millions of South Africans going hungry daily due to adverse economic conditions, Grain Care and the FirstRand SPIRE fund, through RMB and FNB have launched a substantial grain campaign aimed at providing maize meal to vulnerable communities.

R1 million, equating to approximately 500 000 meals, has already been committed by RMB and FNB to assist vulnerable communities within Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Free State and the North West. As part of this initiative, farmers and businesses across the agricultural value chain are urged to donate grain or cash for the procurement of maize. Donated maize will be converted into cash via Safex and used to procure finished maize products from participating millers, through Grain Care, and distributed to vulnerable communities across the country. Dawie Maree, Head of Communication and Marketing at FNB Agriculture, says “We are

appealing to the entire agricultural sector to come together during this difficult time to lend a hand and help our fellow citizens who are currently in need. Maize remains an essential staple in South Africa and is consumed in high volumes within our communities. As we prepare for harvesting, let us consider using some of our crops or income to make a positive impact, especially within the communities in which we operate.”

“Our initial objective is to procure, process and distribute 7 000 tons of super maize to feed hungry, vulnerable people and children. Together we can make this possible, and further ensure the sustainability of this initiative with the potential to produce more meals for communities in South Africa, throughout the year,” adds Maree. “This initiative is really exciting as we are actively targeting vulnerable communities from the very regions, we source much of our food. We felt that we need to support those communities that provide labour and support to our agricultural

sector”, commented Andrew Aitken, co-Head of RMB Ventures. Francois van der Plas from RMB’s Debt & Trade Solutions team added that RMB and FNB are well placed to leverage their networks, platforms and other capabilities to make a tangible difference in the communities they are part of. “This initiative can only be impactful with the support of our clients and partners. We urge our partners to join us in this worthy cause,” he added. “The program is currently targeted at maize deliveries, while the intention is to include other agricultural commodities in future,” concluded Van der Plas. Businesses and individuals who are interested to make donations through crops or cash can get more information by visiting: http://www.unigrain.co.za/ Payfoodforward.aspx or email anel@unigrain.co.za

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Universal Tractor Fluid: One Product For All Your Agricultural Needs

niversal tractor fluids offer farmers one multipurpose lubricant solution for almost every requirement. Callum Ford, National Marketing Manager for Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa, explains that universal tractor fluids can be used for gears, pumps and bearings. It can also be used across all major tractor brands and as a heat transfer medium for wet brakes and clutches. “LE’S 7500 Monolec Power Fluid is an example

of a universal tractor fluid – a universal type gear/hydraulic, hydraulic/transmission fluid for agricultural and construction tractor equipment,” he says. “While petroleum lubricating oils are excellent in many applications, their performance is enhanced when selected chemical compounds are added. That’s where our proprietary additives come in.” When choosing a universal tractor fluid, it’s

Ford explains that LE has designed 7500 Monolec Power Fluid for oxidation stability (to reduce thickening, gumming and “varnish” formation), as well as reducing wear on bearings, cams, pumps, and gearing. “Monolec provides the proper coefficient of friction where needed in wet brakes, wet clutches and hydrostatic and power-shift transmissions,” he says. “It has a high viscosity index and high temperature stability to prevent thinning out and vaporisation at high temperatures. But its low temperature viscosity keeps the oil fluid and flowable at low temperatures.” A universal tractor fluid should also be compatible with seals to prevent chemical damage to them and filterability will help maintain the service life of the filter and oil. Water tolerance allows the fluid to perform properly in the tractor even when small amounts of water are present. “Choosing a quality universal tractor fluid can help to protect your investment in your equipment by making your tractor last longer, keeping it running as it was designed to, avoiding costly breakdowns and reducing costs of expensive repairs and replacement parts,” Ford says. “Plus, if you have more than one tractor, using a universal tractor fluid means you don’t have to worry about which hydraulic/transmission fluid to use for what tractor. There is also less risk of misapplication and contamination when using this one hydraulic/ transmission fluid from one container.”

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