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The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) inaugurated the Youth Food Security Stations in collaboration with the National and Reserve Service Authority. The multi-phased initiative aims to enable young people to become entrepreneurs in animal and crop agriculture, beekeeping, and aquaculture, and actively contribute to national food security.
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His Excellency Dr Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, made the announcement at a special ceremony organized by MOCCAE. The event drew the participation of Staff Pilot Major General Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National and Reserve Service Authority, Her Excellency Jameela Al Muhairi, Minister of State for Public Education, Her Excellency Hessa Bint Essa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development, His Excellency Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and SMEs, and His Excellency Saeed Al Nazari, Director General of the Federal Youth Authority.
As part of the scheme, MOCCAE will establish stateof-the-art integrated centers for modern agriculture across the country to develop farming skills among young people, and teach them to implement and manage modern farming systems to improve productivity. The program aims to build the capacities of emerging businesses in the sustainable food production sector.
Implemented in collaboration with the National and Reserve Service Authority and Hamed Al Hamed, Emirati businessman and founder of Gracia Farms – the first hydroponic farm in the Middle East, the inaugural edition will involve the training of 50 Emirati reserve service recruits.
Furthermore, MOCCAE will partner with the Ministry of Economy and Ministry of State for Youth Affairs to encourage youth participation in the initiative and to connect graduates with financial institutions that will support them in launching their agricultural startups.
Developed in accordance with international standards, the three-stage program blends academic learning with hands-on training. Stage one
SAHARA INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITION IN SEPTEMBER 2021
The 33rd edition of Sahara, the International Agricultural Exhibition for Africa and The Middle East, is set between the 12th and the 15th of September 2021 at Egypt International Exhibition Center under the patronage of the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. The Exhibition witnesses the participation of major international organizations specialized in agriculture, animal production and aquaculture from Africa, Europe, and Asia, with more than twenty thousand visitors annually.
Sahara exhibition is creating opportunities for professionals working in the agriculture business in Egypt to expanding their network and building up their business relationships.
The exhibition global organizer Informa Markets announced the implementation of “Informa AllSecure” approach during this year’s edition. This approach was adopted after the spread of COVID19 to ensure the highest standards of health and safety during the exhibition.
Sahara is offering all agriculture enthusiasts a set of digital solutions and opportunities including webinars, news, and market trends reports, in order to extend their reach beyond the 4-day exhibition to learn more about their customers’ behavior, enhance their business strategies, and generate new sources of revenue.
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focuses on the fundamentals of agricultural business management, modern farm design, sustainable agricultural production, agricultural innovation, and marketing. Participants will also explore the ways local production can support food security and meet the needs of the population at a time of an emergency.
In stage two, trainees will apply the theories they learned in stage one with a focus on the design and installation of farming systems, management of protected and open-field agriculture systems, livestock and poultry breeding, aquaculture, feed processing, and beekeeping and honey production. In addition, the program will introduce them to the basics of modern farm management, such as feasibility studies, budgets, accounting, asset management, and procurement.
The final stage comprises hands-on training on processes that take place post-harvest until the products reach the retail outlets, such as marketing, contract negotiation, and sales. Every trainee must complete a graduation project that involves preparing a proposal for an agricultural business, project, or technology that is assessed by the trainers, who will provide their recommendations so that it can be submitted to financial institutions.
WORLD’S 1ST NANO UREA INTRODUCED BY IFFCO IN INDIA FOR THE FARMERS ACROSS THE WORLD
World’s 1st Nano Urea Liquid is introduced for the farmers across the world by Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO). This is an inspiration taken from the call of the Prime Minister of India for reducing the use of Urea. The Nano Urea Liquid is indigenously developed after many years of dedicated and sincere research of IFFCO’s Scientists and Engineers through a proprietary technology developed at Nano Biotechnology Research Centre, Kalol. IFFCO Nano Urea Liquid increases crop production with improved nutritional quality. It will also give a huge positive impact on the quality of underground water, significant reduction in the global warming with an impact on climate change and sustainable development.
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Liquid for farmers use will boost balanced nutrition program by reducing the excess use of Urea application in the soil. The excess urea causes an environmental pollution, harm soil health, and making plant more susceptible for disease & insect infestation, delayed maturity of the crop & production loss. Nano Urea Liquid makes the crops stronger, healthy and protect them from lodging effect.
A 500 ml bottle of IFFCO Nano Urea Liquid will replace at least one bag of conventional Urea. The bottle can significantly bring down the cost of logistics and warehousing. It contains 40,000 ppm of Nitrogen in 500 ml bottle which is equivalent to the impact of nitrogen nutrient provided by one bag of conventional Urea.
IFFCO Nano Urea Liquid is now included in Fertiliser Control Order (FCO, 1985) on the basis of multi- location and multi-crop trials undertaken under National Agriculture Research System (NARS) at 20 ICAR research institutes, State Agriculture Universities and KVKs on 43 crops. To test its efficacy around 11,000 farmer field trials were undertaken. During the trials conducted on 94 crops, an average 8% yield increase was witnessed.
The National Health authorities have decided to continue to use the RICEC venue as a Vaccination Facility until the end of 2021.
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DELAVAL INTRODUCE NEW PARALLEL PARLOUR SYSTEM P100
The DeLaval P100 Parlour has been specifically designed with family farms and grassland customers in mind. The new DeLaval Parlour P100 delivers a smoother milking process using fewer resources and enabling the right automation to be used for every single farm.
With the DeLaval P100 sequential bailing system cows stand at 90 degrees to the operator. Whether you have a highly advanced management system like DelPro connected or a standalone system the P100 is compatible with both. The DeLaval P100 is the result after many years of developing, testing and input from our customers with a focus on work efficiency, animal welfare and farm profitability.
The features of the DeLaval P100 fits perfectly into the philosophy of creating a simple but highly effective milking system. The DeLaval P100 parlour is easy to install, and thanks to conventional exit it fits easily into existing buildings as retrofit installation. The features of the P100 perfectly complements our range of products on offer to our customers.
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Whether you're looking for a swing-over MidiLine or a double equipped low-line parlour, the P100 is optimized for ease of operation and milker comfort with its wide alley, comfortable milking position, specially designed butt pan or straight rump rail gives high visibility from the pit. Compatible with state-of-the-art DeLaval Evanza™ clusters, system connected InParlour Feeding and advanced DeLaval milk extraction technology your P100 will extract more milk, in less time whilst unlocking more efficient, less stressful routines for milkers.
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DeLaval P100 parlours are modular and able to fit into the footprint of your existing barn or new build. With 1x3 to 2x40 options, designing a P100 to fit your space is easy. Speed up your milking time and make life easy in your brand new or retrofitted milking environment.
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Featuring a wide entry and double exit, cows move smoothly through the P100, and with its adjustable breastrail and sequence gates clearly defining the space for each cow, parlour loading is seamless, so your cows stay comfortable and relaxed.
The DeLaval P100 is the right choice for farmers who would like to milk the easy way.
with the authorities’ directives and booked suitable 2022 dates for their international events, in time periods beyond the expected Covid Mitigation period and will allow the clients peace of mind regarding the Pandemic, within the Kingdom and overseas, to be a positive business setting where our international and local business leaders can travel, meet, and conduct safe comfortable business.
The 39th Edition of the Saudi Agriculture International Trade Exhibition has been rescheduled to be held in the fall of 2022, from 17-20 October 2022.
KLASMANNDEILMANN EXPANDS IN AUSTRALIA
The Klasmann-Deilmann Group is continuing its growth course at international level. With effect from July 31, 2021, the Germany based market leader in growing media is taking over Australian Growing Solutions Pty Ltd (AGS). AGS is the largest and most renowned supplier of raw materials and substrates to the Australian commercial horticulture market. Both companies are linked by a long-standing partnership. With this transaction Klasmann-Deilmann intends to increase its product range
DEVENISH LAUNCHES AGRINEWAL, A SUSTAINABLE FARMING INITIATIVE
Agri-technology company Devenish, in collaboration with global professional services firm Accenture, has launched a groundbreaking sustainable farming initiative which will help decarbonise the global agriculture sector by supporting farmers to continue to produce nutritious meat and milk while dramatically improving their carbon balance.
By accurately measuring on-farm carbon emissions and, uniquely, carbon sequestration, it is estimated Agrinewal will enable over five million tons of carbon to be sequestered by 2030. This will create new value for farmers across the island of Ireland, and substantially accelerate the achievement of climate goals while also improving biodiversity, water quality and overall farm resilience.
Using the latest cloud-based technology, it provides a Carbon Balance Sheet and identifies actions which will help the wider agricultural sector reach net zero carbon emissions and beyond, boosting the environmental credentials for producers, processors and at every point on the food chain.
Enterprise Ireland has provided €400,000 of funding for Agrinewal and was launched at Devenish's Lands at Dowth, County Meath, a partner in the Teagasc Signpost Farm Programme.
The output of 21 years of research and science by Devenish and backed by the latest artificial intelligence and cloud technology expertise from Accenture, the system uses precise monitoring and regenerative agriculture practices, such as soil health, biodiversity and carbon sequestration and focuses on the renewal of resources, rather than depletion.
Agrinewal improves on-farm financial performance, soil health, animal welfare and water quality while also reducing harmful emissions and increasing biodiversity. Additionally, it also opens up the possibility of new income streams for farmers from Carbon Farming and Data Analytics.
It allows farmers to maximise the potential of their land in a sustainable fashion and, because each farm will be on the road to achieving net zero and beyond, it will change the narrative around the agriculture sector from a climate problem to a climate solution.
Richard Kennedy, Chief Executive of Devenish, said: "Agrinewal's purpose is to heal the planet and create value for farmers, processors, consumer brands and governments. Our vision is to enable carbon neutral farming on a global scale while at the same time empowering farmers to increase revenues from their work to provide healthy, nutritious food.
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“The acquisition fits perfectly into our portfolio,” says Moritz Böcking, Managing Director of the Klasmann-Deilmann Group. “With AGS we are taking another big step into the Australian market, and we are gaining very valuable know-how in composting pine-bark.” KlasmannDeilmann aims to increase the share of renewable raw materials in its Group-wide sales mix to 30% by 2025. AGS had also recently commissioned a wood fibre plant that uses technology developed by KlasmannDeilmann.
“The global demand for growing media constantly increases – due to the rising population and changing nutrition habits. For many decades we have been serving our customers from our substrate manufacturing sites in Europe. Now, we want to take the next step and add a partner-production network to our subsidiaries and in that way use more locally available raw materials,” says Böcking. Klasmann-Deilmann already partners with substrate producers in Europe and in Asia.
AFTER INTERNATIONAL MERGER, GARRA INTERNATIONAL AIMS AT QUINTUPLING ITS REVENUES IN TEN YEARS
Two years after the merger that brought together Brazilian KIT and New Zealander Garra, the joint venture presents itself to the market fully integrated, now under the brand Garra International. And with an ambitious plan: to fivefold its revenues as an animal protein trading company in ten years, from USD 200 million to USD 1 billion. The company’s current numbers are already impressive. The new Garra
MATTHIOLA TRIALS FROM EVANTHIA SHOW A BREEDING BREAKTHROUGH
An ocean of soft tones, pretty pastels and intense colours, and the sweetest scent only Matthiola can offer. The Matthiola Trials of Evanthia are blooming. At the greenhouse of G. van den Beukel in the Westland area of the Netherlands, Evanthia presents its complete range of Matthiola incana. All commercial varieties side-by-side, exciting experimentals, and some very interesting developments for anyone who works with this stunning stock.
Peter van Noort (Manager Genetics), Leo Boers and George van Klink (both Crop Advisors) from Evanthia accompany guests through the extensive trials. One of its highlights: the relatively new series Matthiola Milla. From early spring until midsummer, Milla easily produces sufficient stem length compared to other varieties in the market. Milla has a very uniform crop, strong stems and excellent flower quality. The range is expanded with specialty colours like Salmon, Aubergine and Light Pink. Most interesting of Evanthia’s Matthiola trial is for sure a new development that could be the solution of a challenge breeders, young plant producers and growers of Matthiola face. Selection of double-flowered plants at the seedling stage is one of the main purposes of the stock breeding program. The breeders of Evanthia managed to develop a robust range of Matthiolas with woodier stems that is easy to select for doubleness after a cold treatment, resulting in an excellent series with 100% double flowers.
Peter van Noort (Manager Genetics): “With this new series we truly combine the best of both worlds: the sturdy and long-lasting features of Japanese stock and the selectability of European stock.” This promising new series of Evanthia is now in full production. Next season the breeding company will start up pre-commercial trials in close cooperation with young plant producers and growers.
trades 120 thousand tons of poultry, beef and lamb every year – selling to approximately 500 customers in more than 60 markets. And, to meet such demand, it has operations in ten countries, including Brazil, United States, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Australia, and New Zealand.
“We united a fully innovative company, with exponential growth, as KIT was, with all the tradition of quality and services that Garra had. Now, together, we can offer more services, in more countries, as well as other product options to our current customers and those to come”, says Frederico Kaefer, CEO of the company.
To achieve its growth target in the next decade, Garra International counts on a favorable global scenario. In 2021, the production of animal protein is expected to reach 346 million tons, the highest number in history, according to data from FAO – the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. By 2050, the consumption of these products should grow by 73% when compared to 2011.
This expansion is not only the result of population growth, but also an increase in income in developing countries. “China and India, for example, still have a low per capita consumption of meat. But these numbers have been expanding as their purchasing power increases, accompanied by a culture change in these countries”, says Kaefer.
The global production, however, does not grow at the same rate, generating opportunities for wellpositioned companies. “It is a market with very high demand and many players. In a scenario like this, buyers are seeking relationships of trust, relevant connections, which allow them to find complete solutions in a single place. And today, we are ready to face this new moment”, says Kaefer.
Garra acts as a facilitator on both ends of the business, for buyers (distributors and food processors) and suppliers. And it does that by narrowing bridges and shortening distances – its offices around the globe provide great proximity to customers and agility in solving problems.
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NUTRIEN INCREASING POTASH PRODUCTION IN RESPONSE TO STRONG GLOBAL DEMAND
Nutrien Ltd announced that it expects to increase potash production by approximately half a million tonnes in the second half of 2021 compared to earlier expectations, in response to tightening global potash market conditions. Nutrien has a flexible network of six world-class potash mines with competitively positioned, available capacity that it can utilize to help supply global demand.
“We are responding to strong market fundamentals to ensure our customers have the crop inputs they need to feed a growing population. Our network of flexible production and extensive logistics is designed to provide reliable supply and we have a unique ability to be agile and respond to changing market conditions. Our potash asset portfolio is optimally positioned to meet customer needs and drive shareholder value,” commented Ken Seitz, Nutrien’s Executive Vice President and CEO of Potash.
Domestic and offshore potash sales volumes are currently fully committed through September, based on our original production profile for 2021. Nutrien will be actively hiring additional employees and adapting its resources to help increase production across most of its potash mines, ramping up its Vanscoy facility in particular, and will ensure the highest safety standards are maintained in the process.
Nutrien expects these actions to result in upward revisions to potash-related guidance for the second half of 2021 from both a volume and EBITDA perspective, which will be addressed in secondquarter 2021 results. Nutrien continues to actively monitor the market and evaluate other potential options to further increase production if demand
FANTURA TUNNEL INLET PREVENTS COLD AIR DROP WITH TUNNEL VENTILATION
The typical feature of a tunnel ventilation system is the fans installed in the rear gable of a house and an air inlet at the front of the house. This creates the so-called tunnel effect where air flows over the animals at high speed and creates a cooling breeze. With a wind speed of 1.5 m/second - similar to a sea breeze - that wind chill effect can already cause the actual temperature in the house of 34 degrees Celsius to feel like 24 degrees and help prevent heat stress. With the Fantura tunnel inlet you create a perfectly controllable tunnel ventilation system.
What makes the Fantura tunnel inlet unique is the special way it opens. The panels slide smoothly from top to bottom and create a gradual increase in the flow of ventilation flow in the house.
The gradual opening action in combination with the inlet's unique shape, also make the tunnel inlet ideal for minimum ventilation. A jet stream bundles the incoming air for a better throw that directs the air straight to the ridge of the building. This effect is a good way of cutting costs as there is no need to install additional inlets above the tunnel inlet.
With a capacity of no less than 38,000 m3, the Fantura tunnel inlet delivers a top performance. The inlet is airtight and well insulated and made of materials that are perfectly resistant to weather influences and the aggressive substances in the air inside the house. Users can rely on years of trouble-free operation.
A Fantura inlet system is a complete package with actuator and an intelligent control computer. Just one actuator is needed to accurately control the system.
The new tunnel inlet is part of the series of Fantura air inlet systems which all feature the special patented inlet design. Fantura eliminates a cold drop on the animals. The manure remains dry and prevents leg problems. Your animals stay healthy and perform better. In addition, the consistent growth conditions promote uniformity.
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FEED ADDITIVES FOR BIO SECURITY AND GUT HEALTH
Berg + Schmidt Animal Nutrition, experts in functional lipids, have developed the LipoVital product range consisting of easily combined nutritional feed additives proven to not only support gut health and the immune system of livestock animals, but also reduce the level of pathogens. As the components are based on various monoglycerides, mediumchain fatty acids and mediumchain triglycerides, this is an entirely natural means of bio security. Available in liquid and powder form, the feed additives contribute to efficient farm management, as well as animal welfare and sustainable handling of livestock breeding.
A trial with broilers at the University of Rostock confirmed the excellent effect of LipoVital on Clostridium perfringens. Both the intestinal flora and the performance parameters were positively influenced. Studies at the Pipestone Applied Research Institute and the Cornell University Animal Health Center also demonstrated the high antiviral activity of LipoVital monoglycerides fighting Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) and Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus (PRRSv). A study with Penaeus vannamei shrimp, conducted at Bangkok's Kasetsart University, confirmed that LipoVital Protect Aqua, a special combination for aquacultures, could improve growth, survival, immune response and intestinal bacteria composition in shrimp. Furthermore, LipoVital also reduced the number of Vibrio spp.
Christian Cordts, Product Manager Feed Additives at Berg + Schmidt, says: "Today's task for successful livestock management is to increase efficiency while at the same time safeguarding consumers, animals and the environment. With our toolbox of natural and proven functional lipids,
BASELINE IS A PIONEER IN NEW EPA WATERSENSE PROGRAM
HydroPoint®, the market and technology leader in smart water management, announced that its Baseline™ brand has earned the EPA WaterSense label in the new category, Soil Moisture-Based Irrigation Controller, becoming the first irrigation controller manufacturer to achieve the distinction of this certification.
To attain the EPA WaterSense label, the input from soil-moisture sensors must be able to consistently prevent or allow irrigation at a preset threshold. Manufacturers that produce soilmoisture based irrigation controllers meeting EPA’s efficiency and performance criteria can earn the WaterSense label. Baseline moisture sensors passed 100% of all moisture sensor tests, including all mandatory and supplemental capability requirements.
“We are excited to be the first manufacturer to earn this certification,” said Peter Carlson, Chief Technology Officer at HydroPoint. “After being the first organization to pass the Irrigation Association’s Smart Water Application Technologies (SWAT) protocol with a 100% perfect score back in 2006, HydroPoint continues to stay ahead of the curve with technology and innovation in the irrigation industry.”
Baseline has a long and successful history of working with the EPA to push the standards higher for green irrigation practices. Their soil moisture sensors use Time Domain Transmissometry (TDT) technology to measure volumetric changes to within 0.01% in the soil profile, and were the first sensor technology ever certified by the EPA. Baseline is currently the only irrigation controller manufacturer to be EPA certified for both soil moisture sensing automation and weatherbased (ET) automation.
Customers rely on Baseline for both hardware and data capabilities, utilizing the best technology to capture real-time data for even the most complex irrigation site.
HydroPoint® is the proven leader in smart water management solutions. Its WeatherTRAK® , Baseline™, and WaterCompass® product lines help companies maximize water savings, reduce operating costs, minimize business risks, and achieve sustainability goals.
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MERISTEM LAUNCHES EXCAVATOR TO HELP HIGH-YIELD FARMERS BREAK DOWN RESIDUE
EXCAVATOR™, a new biological designed to break down tough crop residue and clear the way for today’s high-speed planters, was announced by Meristem Crop Performance. A unique collection of bacteria and amino acids, EXCAVATOR stimulates natural biological activity that speeds residue decay and releases nutrients faster.
“EXCAVATOR springs from our effort to test, refine and make available new biologicals at a price point that can improve every farmer’s ROI (return on investment),” says Mitch Eviston, founder and CEO of Meristem. “Our alliance with Larry Fiene and Planet Earth Agronomy is already paying out with more ways to serve farmers and break down barriers to in-field application of this beneficial technology.”
EXCAVATOR is geared to solving consequences of better genetics, faster planters, and higher yields. Since 1991, average corn yields in America have increased from 108.6 bushel per acre (BPA) in 1991 to 172 BPA in 2020 according to USDA. To grow and fill out heavier ears, corn stalks got stronger. To gain yield, plant populations went up, creating more residue. Meanwhile, planter speeds have doubled in recent years and 10-mph is now common. All these issues converge into a big challenge for high-yield growers: How do I get the crop in the ground quickly, while avoiding skips and gaining the consistent stand crucial to high yields?
“Our planting system is designed to get the crop planted inside of six days,” says Indiana grower Craig Armstrong. “Anything that
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helps us move faster and still get even germination is probably worth it.” He plans on using more EXCAVATOR this year after seeing good early results in his test plots.
“The big issue with crop residue is that the planter will come through and the coulter will be unable to cut the trash,” explains Fiene, field agronomist and founder/CEO of Planet Earth Agronomy. “Instead, it will bend into the soil. As a result, some seeds will get pinned in folded trash and they won’t germinate, or worse, they will germinate late and end up being weeds.”
Fiene says the blend of six proprietary microbes in EXCAVATOR™ stimulate and fortify biological activity that will also release field-available nutrients from crop residue faster. Initial data indicates increases of up to 30-40 lbs N, 5-10 lbs P and 35-40 lb K in the crop following EXCAVATOR™ application. On average, Fiene says he’s seeing a yield advantage of 7.5 bushel per acre in his research with
Flexistart is the latest addition to Jiffy’s range of specialized growing media. It’s an enriched substrate that transforms from a loose fill mix into a stabilized plug by adding water. Flexistart offers proven performance in material, plug, and crop handling, with results that optimize labor efficiencies. Its flexibility is unmatched: it works with most flat filling equipment, tray size, seeding or sticking method, and transplanting machinery.
Flexistart is fully compatible with both cuttings and seeds. It’s suitable for a wide range of indoor grown crops, including vegetables and ornamental plants.
Jiffy Flexistart is compatible with all loose fill and transplanting machines.
Flexistart is suitable for any tray and cell configuration and provides efficient in-line changeover. This flexibility enables just-in-time production: No need to build an advanced inventory of filled trays.
Flexistart offers a fully enforced dibble structure, regardless of tray and cell configuration. This gives the grower centered seed placement and complete contact for unrooted cuttings – every time.
Flexistart consistently outperformed the control during trials in root development, plant uniformity, and flower count.
Whether you are grading, transplanting, or shipping young plant material, Flexistart minimizes soil loss and maintains plug integrity throughout.
EXCAVATOR on corn. “And I would attribute that to the more uniform germination, consistent stand and improved nutrient availability.”
EMERGE™ PROVIDES A SUSTAINABLE, PLANT-BASED PROTEIN INGREDIENT FOR PET AND AQUACULTURE FEED
Scoular, a 128-year-old company based in Omaha, Nebraska creates safe and reliable supply chain solutions for end-users and suppliers of grain, feed ingredients, and food ingredients announced the name for its new sustainable and innovative barley-based protein source for aquaculture and pet food: Emerge™. Emerge, both traceable and non-GMO, is the only barley-based protein for feed customers.
“As the demand for clean-label protein grows, both the aquaculture and pet food industries are seeking alternative and sustainable plant-based protein sources,” said Scoular manager JC Olson. “Emerge is a high-quality ingredient to meet this demand for the feed ingredient supply chain.”
Barley, an ancient grain, is sustainable because it contributes to water conservation systems and is grown in areas where it does not contribute to deforestation of rainforest ecosystems. In aquaculture, Emerge is highly digestible, helping to reduce phosphate discharge and water pollution.
For pet food, Emerge delivers a neutral flavor and natural color. In dog feeding trials measuring palatability, it was equal or superior to both animal and vegetable protein sources.
Olson said Emerge is created through a patented process that concentrates the protein naturally found in whole barley kernels, creating a nutrientdense product. Scoular expects to begin producing Emerge in September after completing construction on its manufacturing facility in Jerome, Idaho.
SAUDI-BASED SUSTAINABLE AGTECH FIRM RED SEA FARMS, A SALT-WATER GROWING SPECIALIST, RECEIVES $10M INVESTMENT
Red Sea Farms, a Saudi Arabian AgTech business whose one-of-akind technology enables the commercial farming of produce using primarily salt water, received a $10 million venture capital investment from a group of leading Saudi and UAE investors.
The investment in Red Sea Farms, which is based at King Abdullah University for Science & Technology (KAUST) 60 miles north of Jeddah, is one of the region’s largest AgTech investments to date. The consortium reflects growing investor interest in the Gulf in sustainable farming solutions that can combat pandemics and global supply chain disruptions.
The funding is being led by a group of Saudi and UAE investors including the Aramco entrepreneurship arm Wa’ed, the non-profit foundation Future Investment Initiative Institute, KAUST and Global Ventures, a UAE venture capital group. The funding is one of the first AgTech investment for many of the participants.
Red Sea Farms was established in 2018 with a vision to reduce food insecurity, carbon and fresh water use in the global and Gulf food sectors. The company’s unique, end-to-end growing system primarily uses salt water, cutting fresh-water consumption by 85 to 90 percent. Through a patented system of new, more efficient solar and growth monitoring technologies, salt water replaces fresh water typically used to cool greenhouses and irrigate crops.
Red Sea Farms’ growing systems can be quickly and easily scaled in climates such as the Middle East, where conventional farming methods are not possible or costeffective. The company is initially using its technology to grow and sell tomatoes in Saudi Arabia, but ultimately plans to sell entire turnkey growing systems to buyers around the world.
