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News UAE ENDORSES POLICY ACTION AGENDA FOR TRANSITION TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD & AGRICULTURE At a high-level event on ‘Accelerating a just rural transition to sustainable agriculture for people, climate and nature’ that took place as part of COP26 Nature Day, Her

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Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, announced the UAE’s endorsement of the Policy Action Agenda for Transition to Sustainable Food & Agriculture.

The document sets out pathways and concrete actions that state and non-state actors can take to repurpose public support for agriculture. It was

developed by the COP26 Presidency, the World Bank, and Just Rural Transition – an initiative that brings together a global community of public and private sector stakeholders to champion equitable solutions to food systems challenges.

Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri said: “Individual efforts by countries are not enough to reach our common goal. Recognizing that effective global partnerships play a key role in eradicating world hunger, the UAE endorses the Policy Action Agenda for Transition to Sustainable Food & Agriculture.

We are confident the Agenda will drive a much-needed inclusive shift to sustainable agriculture through appropriate policies, investments, and support.”

As a prime example of a multilateral effort that drives transformative climate action in the agricultural sector, the Minister highlighted the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate), a joint UAE-US initiative that seeks to increase and accelerate investments in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation and R&D over the next five years.

The Policy Agenda recognizes the importance of agriculture in producing food, providing livelihoods for billions of people across the world, and contributing to the economy. At the same time, agriculture is the second main driver of greenhouse gas emissions after energy and the major cause of biodiversity loss, which, in turn, undermines food systems, and poses risks for farmers, communities, and economies.

The document provides a comprehensive definition of sustainable agriculture, recommends steps to take,

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LYTONE PROVIDES THE GLOBE WITH TOTAL SOLUTION FOR AGRICULTURAL SUPPLY CHAIN IN ABU DHABI This November when agricultural professionals and agri-business dealers gather in the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA), Lytone Enterprise as one of the world’s main innovators of next-generation technology in Agriculture, will also be one of the exhibitors in

this major event for the first time. Lytone’s products and services have been widely applied in countries across East Asia, and by stepping into GFIA, the company is expecting to help more clients in Middle East on issues of perishable supply chain.

As global shipment congestion continues to worsen, preservation technologies for fruits and vegetables during longdistance logistics has become more serious. Furthermore, climate change and shortage of water also lead to more environmental stress on crop growth, especially in the arid regions of Middle East and North Africa. “For more than 20 years we have been studying and developing solutions for these problems that everyone in the world is now facing. In subtropical Asia

where our company and its branches are located, we have helped local farmers fought against stress like high temperature and humidity, sudden cold wave during the winter, typhoons, severe pests and fungal diseases for decades. We are excited to have this opportunity to bring our experience to all the participants in this year’s GFIA” Said Mr. Charlie Huang, Vice President of Marketing and Sales of Lytone Enterprise, Inc. The company will bring to this year’s GFIA its vaccine-like solution to enhance crop immunity, fast-action trace minerals for stronger and balanced plant physiology, as well as user-friendly preservation technology for post-harvest supply chain operation. Lytone’s booth, at No. C258, can be found in GFIA 2021 in Abu Dhabi

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News National Exhibition Center, 23-24 November.

UAE IS SETTING A GLOBAL EXAMPLE ON HOW AGRICULTURE CAN FACE GLOBAL WARMING Italy homes 60,000 organic farms and 40,000 farms committed to preserving seeds and plants at risk of extinction.

In 2020 the global European sales of organic food products reached 6.9 billion euro (+11% in 2021/2020) and in Italy they have increased by 156% over the past decades thanks to a growing demand related to their healthy nutritional properties, safety assurance and a sustainable approach to

environment and communities.

In the frame of the Expo 2020, the Italian Trade Agency, in cooperation with the Embassy of Italy in the UAE, the Consulate General in Dubai and the Italian Commissioner’s Office of the Italy Pavilion, brought the spotlight on the connection between food, agriculture and sustainability at the 5th Innovation Talk. Titled ‘Sustainable and secure food for a sustainable life’, the roundtable took place on Tuesday 9th November at the Italy Pavilion’s Amphitheatre at Expo 2020, and presented possible solutions to achieve a more sustainable food production systems and the role of Italy and UAE in setting an example for the agricultural

and food industry.

The Innovation Talk was officially opened by Paolo Glisenti, Commissioner General Italy Pavilion and the panel of experts, moderated by Carlo Ferro, President, Italian Trade Agency, included Mr. Luigi Scordamaglia, CEO Inalca Board member of Filiera Italia; Mr. Emil Moukarzel, Managing Director of Agriculture division of Elite Agro LLC; Mr. Paolo Zanetti, Managing Director Zanetti SpA - President of Assolatte; Mrs. Sara Roversi, President of Future Food Institute; and Mrs. Sabrina Stoppato, CEO Stoppato 1887.

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Speaking from the event, Luigi Scordamaglia, CEO Inalca - Board member of Filiera Italia said, "In 2015 in Milan we announced that we wanted to bring our agri-food exports to 50 billion euros, today we are ready to double that goal, leaving the pandemic behind.

After only 5 years we have managed to reduce agricultural CO2 emissions

bringing it to 30 million tons of CO2 equivalent even more extraordinary numbers when compared with those of France which reaches 77 million or with those of Germany which reaches 60 million - and at the same time we have been able to reduce by 32% the use of pesticides, by 15% the use of chemical fertilizers and all this while maintaining the European primacy of the highest food added value in Europe, 64 billion euros, an absolute record”.

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AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY KEEN ON GROWTECH, THE REGION’S LARGEST AGRICULTURAL FAIR Agricultural industry is looking forward to rejoin Growtech 20th International Greenhouse, Agricultural Technology and Livestock Equipment Fair between November 24 and 27, 2021.

Heralding that all necessary preparations have been completed to reunite the industry for the 20th time with international markets, Mr. Engin Er, Growtech Fair Director said “60k m2 fairground is fully booked. We will be hosting 600 brands from four continents and 20 countries in 6 halls at Growtech. Companies from Spain, the Netherlands and Hungary will attend the fair at their special pavilions on national basis. Our agricultural industry, our farmers have devotedly continued to produce during this period, multiplying our exports exponentially. Growtech, as the world’s most important and the region’s strongest fair, will keep providing our agricultural industry with more driving force in exports”.

Growtech 20th International Greenhouse, Agricultural Technology and Livestock Equipment Fair will be organized at Antalya Anfaş Fair Center between November 24 and 27, 2021 with a new motto: “Discover, Expand, Win!” The fair features 5 categories namely “Greenhouse & Irrigation Technologies”, “Seed Growing”, “Plant Nutrition & Protection”, “Agricultural Machinery and Equipment” and “Livestock”.

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News UFM RECOGNIZES THE ROLE OF PRIMA IN STRENGTHENING COOPERATION AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN FACING CLIMATE CHANGE The 2nd Ministerial Conference on Environment and Climate Action advocates accelerating the transition to sustainable, climate-neutral and green economies.

Ministers from the 42 member countries of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) have recognized PRIMA's role in promoting cooperation and scientific research in facing climate change at their 2nd Ministerial Conference on Environment and Climate Action

held recently in Cairo, Egypt.

The UfM ministers, meeting under the co-chairmanship of the Jordan Minister of Environment and the first Vice president of the European Commission, agreed on a common agenda to intensify efforts in the Euro-Mediterranean region.

The agenda urgently addresses the climate and environmental challenges faced in the region. This commitment reflects the highest possible ambition in accelerating the transition to sustainable, climate-neutral and green economies.

The adopted declaration underlines the need to "enhance cooperation and research in areas of common

interest on climate action and the environment, fostering innovation for the development and transfer of low greenhouse gas emitting technologies and strengthening the sciencesociety-policy nexus for environmental and climate governance, including through continued support to the MedECC network and other relevant initiatives such as PRIMA (Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean)."

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CHR. HANSEN AND UPL ANNOUNCE A LONG-TERM COLLABORATION TO DEVELOP AND COMMERCIALIZE MICROBIAL SOLUTIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE Chr. Hansen is joining forces with global agricultural solutions provider UPL in a unique partnership to strengthen the existing portfolio of microbial products and provide farmers with sustainable choices beyond conventional agricultural products.

Biological solutions are becoming more and more in demand as the agriculture industry faces challenges such as the growing resistance to chemicals and an increasingly challenging regulatory environment.

Developing biostimulants and biopesticides is an important step in providing sustainable crop protection while increasing farmers’ yield and productivity.

Under the terms of the partnership, Chr. Hansen will develop biological products based on their microbial capabilities and UPL will register and commercialize these products via its

extensive global distribution network.

According to Vicente Gongora, chief marketing officer at UPL Ltd., “Biosolutions are a core pillar of our global purpose and work to reimagine sustainability – for food systems, for farmers, and for our environment.

Building on the launch of NPP [Natural Plant Protection – a new global business unit] earlier in the year, we are proud to partner with Chr. Hansen to further expand our portfolio of products and technologies – and to offer new and sustainable solutions for more farming communities.

Consolidating our distribution networks and R&D facilities alongside Chr. Hansen’s unique microbial experience and expertise presents a powerful opportunity to change the

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game for farmers and for sustainable agriculture globally. We look forward to sharing more news on the biological solutions that we are developing for the future, and we are excited about the legacy we will build together.”

The Chr. Hansen-UPL partnership has already identified several projects relevant to farmers globally and aims to develop a product pipeline for most major crops that will enable farmers to fight crop diseases and increase their yields. The companies expect the first registrations by the end of 2022.

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News Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), registration for the 11th edition of SIAL Middle East 2021 (SIAL ME) is now open.

Organised by Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), SIAL ME will return to Abu Dhabi from 7 to 9 December 2021. The event will take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre (ADNEC) and is one of the Middle East’s largest food, beverage, and hospitality events. The Abu Dhabi International Date Palm Exhibition (ADDPE) will also be back this year running alongside SIAL ME. SIAL ME will see local,

regional and international specialty establishments highlight the latest innovations, technologies, global food security and future global trends in the food, beverage and hospitality industry.

SIAL ME’s supports the food and beverage sector in Abu Dhabi and focuses on the main elements of the industry; HORECA, food security, the date palm and coffee.

Abu Dhabi’s food and beverage industry is currently seeing strong growth and this will be the first event for the F&B industry in the capital after the current circumstances facing the world. SIAL ME is the perfect opportunity and platform for exhibitors and buyers to meet and discuss business and current trends.

This year’s edition of the

event will see new features, new country pavilions along with new trends in cooking at the Abu Dhabi World Gourmet Show.

This year's edition of SIAL Middle East will have five exciting features: The Hosted buyers program, the Abu Dhabi Date Palm Exhibition, UAE National Coffee Championships, SIAL Innovation and the inaugural World Gourmet Show - Abu Dhabi.

FFAR PARTICIPATES IN AIM FOR CLIMATE AT COP26 The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) is proud to participate in the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) at the 26th annual UN Climate

THE MOST VISITED EXHIBITION IN ANIMAL FARMING IS BACK TO ABU DHABI FROM 21-23 MARCH 2022!

Since its premiere in 1993 in Hanover- Germany, EuroTier has established itself as the world’s leading trade fair for livestock professionals with 2,600 exhibitors and 155,000 visitors in 2018.

To satisfy the growing demand in the Middle East and Gulf regions, Eurotier Middle East was launched in 2019 and attracted in its first edition 150 exhibiting companies and 11,000 visitors from 40 countries, setting a new record of visitors for agriculture shows in the region.

The reason of this huge popularity is that Eurotier Middle East combines the features of a traditional trade show with popular novelties such as animal auctions and breeding competitions, thus attracting a wide array of farmers, breeders and distributors.

EuroTier offers a comprehensive exhibitor portfolio for poultry, cattle, goats, camels, aquaculture and beekeeping.

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partner. ADAFSA serves 24,000 farms in the United Arab Emirates offering various services and feed stock and will make sure that they are all nominally invited to visit the exhibition.

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News Change Conference of the Parties (COP26). As an AIM for Climate Knowledge Partner and an Innovation Sprint Partner, FFAR is highlighting three research initiatives that advance climate-smart agriculture.

“Collaboration and coordination across governments, companies and industry sectors are critical to mitigating global temperature increases. Without coordination, we risk continuing individual solutions that cannot approach the size and scale of the

problem,” said FFAR Executive Director Dr. Sally Rockey. “FFAR is proud to support AIM for Climate by advancing collaborative research, submitted as AIM for Climate Innovation Sprints, that is boldly tackling some of food and agriculture’s most significant challenges.”

The United States and the United Arab Emirates jointly launched AIM for Climate to address the climate crisis. AIM for Climate unites participants and fosters collaboration to accelerate investment in climate-smart agriculture and

food systems innovation over the next five years. Much like FFAR, AIM for Climate is empowering agriculture to become a climate change solution.

FFAR responded to AIM for Climate’s call for Innovation Sprints, existing research projects that can be amplified through coordination with other AIM for Climate partners.

FFAR’s three Innovation Sprints include: AgMission, Fast Tracking Climate Solutions from Global Germplasm Banks & The Greener Cattle Initiative.

PETRONAS LUBRICANTS INTERNATIONAL EMEA ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH TREEDOM TO SUPPORT 2050 NET ZERO GOAL The EMEA business region of PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI), a leading lubricants manufacturer, recently announced a new partnership with Treedom; the first web-based platform in the world for planting trees remotely and follow the project online and overall, support CO2 emission absorption across the globe. The partnership marks a new milestone in PLI’s sustainability efforts to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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The PETRONAS Urania Roadshow is designed to be as selfsustaining as possible, right down to the PETRONAS Urania product itself. The lubricant is engineered with CO2 reduction in mind, the new PETRONAS Urania 5000 5W-30 maintains a much thinner film compared to conventional 5W-30

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PLI’s journey to reach its 2050 net zero carbon emission goal is well underway and the Treedom partnership is just one of those steps being taken. Through the collaboration with Treedom, the trees planted will not only contribute to absorbing carbon emissions, but also directly support societal and economic growth of the local communities they are located in, in countries all over the world. Treedom’s trees, including avocado, baobab, lime, tephrosia and coffee, all of which answer numerous Sustainable Development Goals outlined by the United Nations. Treedom’s trees contribute to 10 of the 17 goals, including no poverty, zero hunger, responsible consumption and production and decent work and economic growth, to name a few.

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News EIMA, STRONGER THAN ANYTHING The world exhibition of agricultural machinery closes in Bologna with extraordinary results. The "EIMA people" overcame post-Covid uncertainties and consecrated the show as a leading event on the exhibition scene. Certified data released by FederUnacoma and BolognaFiere indicate 270,700 visitors, 25,900 of whom from abroad. A great success for an event that will return in November 2022 and then resume its natural biennial schedule.

The world exhibition of

agricultural machinery sweeps away all uncertainties linked to the health emergency and makes an impact with exceptional numbers. After five days, the exhibition closed with 270,700 visitors, 25,900 of whom from abroad, a result that makes EIMA a "top" international event not only in the specific sector of agricultural machinery, but also in the landscape of trade shows in absolute terms. Not only was the number of visitors remarkable, but also the quality of the public, largely made up of businesspeople interested in new products and the purchase of technologies suited to the

most diverse agricultural settings. The cultural part of the exhibition was also very rich, with a total of 116 conferences and seminars on technical and political topics. "EIMA wanted to go ahead this year, despite the inevitable defection of exhibitors and visitors from some countries that are still in a health crisis," comments Alessandro Malavolti, president of FederUnacoma, the association of Italian manufacturers that is organising the event, "and despite the scepticism of all those who were aiming to suspend it until November 2022. "The data have proved us

N.THING, UAE VERTICAL FARM AGRITECH COMPANY HONOURED BY MOST INFLUENTIAL TECH EVENT IN THE WORLD FOR THREE CATEGORIES N.THING, the multi-award-winning Seoul-based agri-tech company which recently launched operations in the UAE, has received recognition as an Honoree at the CES Innovation Awards for their groundbreaking “N.THING CUBE” - an indoor modular vertical farm that produces quality crops, saves energy, and creates a sustainable organic ecosystem. CUBE reduces food mileage and carbon footprints while innovating the supply value chain, promoting food security.

Initially founded in 1967, The CES Innovation Awards program is an annual competition honoring outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology products.

Held annually in New York, “the program recognizes honorees in a multitude of consumer technology product categories and distinguishes the highest rated in each.” There are two levels of recognition: 'Honorees' who score above the threshold for a

given category, and 'Best of Innovation,’ awarded for the highest-rated product(s) in each category, judged by highly respected experts including consumer technology industry designers, engineers and members of the media. CES Innovation Awards is the most significant tech event globally which has recognized thousands of revolutionary inventions that have shaped civilization and transformed the world. It provides a platform for businesses to showcase their breakthrough technology and global innovations that may have an immense impact on the developing world.

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News right and the 2022 edition will not be for us the 'restart' edition but the 'reconfirmation' one, the consecration of an event that in the most difficult year has given an extraordinary proof of strength".

"On the eve of EIMA we had already indicated as a good result the threshold of 160 thousand visitors, that is, about 50% of those who had participated in the record edition of 2018 - added Simona Rapastella, general manager of FederUnacoma - while the final data indicate an attendance of 85% of the last edition before

the pandemic, a result that seems 'miraculous', but which in reality is the result of a great deal of work by the structure, of our determination to highlight the value of EIMA on the international exhibition scene, and of the exhibiting companies that followed us".

Gianpiero Calzolari, president of BolognaFiere, also commented on the success of the exhibition: "We are particularly proud of the results of EIMA 2021 that bear witness to a widespread trend of economic recovery after the pandemic emergency. These

are results that also underscore the importance of an extremely high-tech sector that is strategic for the objectives set by the green deal. Agriculture has a fundamental role to play in the ecological transition, and the operators in this sector are the main protagonists. Today, agricultural machinery is an essential tool for an increasingly important role in agriculture, as the event testified. A heartfelt congratulations to FederUnacoma for the organisational commitment that has led to this success".

Eima returns next year from 9-13, November 2022.

T-L IRRIGATION CO. INTRODUCES PRO VERSION OF PRECISION POINT TOUCH PIVOT CONTROLLER Introduces Precision Point Touch Pro, an add-on board combined with a firmware upgrade that dials up simplicity, options and functionality for pivot system controls while decluttering the irrigation workspace.

The Pro board, which can be retrofitted to an existing Touch system or added as an option to a new pivot, combines into one simplified package: · Water pump control · Water-pressure triggered start · Two additional auxiliary equipment controls · Water pressure monitoring

· Detailed safety readouts for easy troubleshooting · USB datalogging of multiple system parameters · Load control · Telemetry connect-ability “Precision Point Touch Pro gathers functions once requiring several different systems and external hardware together into one simple, efficient full color touch-screen controller. Plus, the two auxiliary relays allow for greater flexibility and more precise management of the irrigation system as a whole,” says John Thom, T-L Irrigation Co. Vice President.

Besides eliminating the complication and expense of external hardware systems, Precision Point Touch Pro adds capabilities such as water pressure monitoring and management.

“You get a direct readout of water pressure on the panel,”

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says Neal Schlautman, T-L Irrigation Co. engineering manager. “You can also set a specific psi for the system to build to before the pivot kicks on, assuring the system is irrigating when it starts moving.

Safety inputs deliver specific readouts for troubleshooting. “It’s not just a ‘check-engine’ light, it’s a diagnosis of where the problem is,” Thom says.

Additional auxiliary relays that allow for specific degree inputs for turn on and shutoff makes it easy to dial in precise pivot management.

“A chemigation pump can be controlled to be on for corn and turn off when the pivot reaches the preprogramed spot where a split field switches to soybeans,” Thom says. The original Precision Point Touch has two end gun controls.

With the Pro system, a producer can easily tie into the extra relays to control individual spans or an entire half of a pivot.

“The Pro panel upgrade just makes the whole irrigation process work seamlessly together,” Thom says.

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VIV MEA Preview

VIV MEA 2021: THE STAGE IS SET FOR AN ENRICHED SHOW WITH A FOCUS ON MENA REGION Great opportunities for visitors with business-oriented conferences and around 500 global exhibitors

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IV MEA 2021 final preparations are going ahead full throttle. The third edition of the Feed-toFood international trade show is waiting to welcome all its stakeholders in Abu Dhabi from 23-25 November 2021.

After the temporary interruption last year, the response from the industry is overwhelming to finally meet each other in person and crack valuable business deals.

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International Insights by Industry Experts VIV together with its content Partners has planned a line-up of interesting trade-oriented conferences that makes the visitors’ experience even more valuable.

Associations and organizations such as FAVA (Federation of Asian Veterinary Association), EVA (Emirates Veterinary Association) MEAP, WATT Global Media, WPSA,

Global Dairy Farmers, NABC, HubOrange, and Aquafeed International, are just some of the names that will deliver insightful sessions.

The conference organized by FAVA will throw light on ‘One Health approach on Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) in livestock production by ensuring feed and food safety’ and will cover multiple species such as cattle, camel, aquaculture and poultry. On

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VIV MEA Preview the other hand, PMRT® (Poultry Marketing Round Table) will focus on uncertainties that have affected the poultry industry and the possible scenario of crisis management. While Aquatic MEA will bring in experts to talk about Aquafeed Extrusion and Aquafeed Nutrition for both fish and shrimp production, the Dairy Seminar will elaborate on topics such as TMR feeding, setting up farms in semi-arid regions, infectious diseases in the dairy sector and much more.

The visitors will have 3 days full of enriching content and networking.

“At VIV MEA, we strive to bring delegations and industry leaders from all over the world to share their global perspective on a variety of topics. In fact, we are looking forward to welcoming approximately 8000 visitors from around the world, and especially from the GCC,” affirmed Renate Wiendels, Senior Project Manager, VIV worldwide.

Saudi Arabia to be the Country of Honour VIV MEA is at the heart of MENA region. Staying true to this regional spectrum, this

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year Saudi Arabia will be recognized as the ‘Country of Honour’. Under its Vision 2030, the country’s Ministry of Environment Water and Agriculture (MEWA) is looking at increasing broiler production self-sufficiency to 85% by 2030. Interestingly, last year, Saudi Arabia produced 900k mt of chicken, which is roughly 60% of domestic consumption and is aiming at nearly 1.55m mt a year. The Ministry is undertaking various initiatives to achieve broiler production self-sufficiency – it is offering direct productionbased subsidies to local chicken meat producers, encouraging foreign companies to invest in the Saudi market with a focus on poultry and offering 100% ownership to local producers among others. MEWA also aims to increase the production volume of aquaculture farms to 600K tons by 2030 (65% of the market).

While Saudi Arabia is VIV MEA Country of Honour for this 2021 edition, the show organizers are looking forward to welcoming all professional visitors from the GCC countries as well as from Africa and the rest of Asia to mark their presence for VIV

MEA 2021 in Abu Dhabi.

Positive news for safe travel Abu Dhabi has finally opened its borders for international travelers. All the vaccinated people can now visit the city without having the need to quarantine themselves after undertaking the necessary PCR tests. Travelers can register themselves on AlHosn, the UAE’s official app for contact tracing and health status related to COVID-19. Even though the green status on this app will become your free travel pass to go anywhere in the city, entry to ADNEC is allowed only for vaccinated individuals.

For more information, visit www.vivmea.nl

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CONFERENCE 2021 8th December 2021 Time

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9:00 am - 9:30 am

Registration and Morning Exhibition Visit

9:30 am - 10:00 am

Welcome Speeches

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Panel Discussion: Leading the Agriculture Industry Through Uncertain Times to a Sustainable, Secure Future

AGTECH 11:10 am - 11:40 am

Transforming to a Sustainable Future for the Agriculture Industry

11:45 am - 12:15 pm

Utilising AI and Precision Farming to Analyse and Improve Crop Performance

1:15 pm - 1:45 pm

Keynote: Promoting Agri-Entrepreneurship and Building a Strategic Alignment Between Government and Corporates

1:50 pm - 2:20 pm

Efficient Controlled Agriculture Environments: Vertical Farming in the MENA Region

2:45 pm - 3:15 pm

Case-Study: Analysing Genomes and Gene Editing for Improved Agricultural Production

3:20 pm - 3:50 pm

Developing Smart Greenhouses and Adapting to Environmental Changes

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AQUAME 9:30 am - 9:40 am

Chairpersons Welcome Remarks

9:45 am - 10:30 am

Panel Discussion: Achieving Sustainable and Innovative Aquaculture Practices

10:35 am - 11:10 am

Panel Discussion: The Critical Importance of Supporting Fisheries and the Aquaculture Sector

11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Optimising the Supply Chain from Production to Consumer

LIVESTOCK HEALTH & NUTRITION 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

Preventing and Controlling Disease: Best Practice for Biosecurity in Animal Farms

HORTICULTURE & INDOOR FARMING 2:05 pm - 2:35 pm

Non-Toxic and Natural Control Methods for Sustainable Food Production/Pest Control

2:40 pm - 3:10 pm

Keynote: Employing Biostimulants and Nutrients to Protect Against Abiotic Stress and Support Global Food Security

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Irrigation Show Preview

IRRIGATION SHOW HEADS TO SUNNY SAN DIEGO

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xcitement is building as the Irrigation Association gathers irrigation professionals from all over the world to celebrate the work done in the industry — while showcasing an exciting future of what is yet to come.

Register now for the 2021 Irrigation Show and Education Week, scheduled to be held live and in person Dec. 6-10 in San Diego.

This year’s show brings back the industry-renowned exhibit hall, featuring the popular new product contest showcasing the newest irrigation and lighting products and technologies to hit the market. Exciting new additions to the show floor

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include an Innovation Row introducing today’s hottest irrigation tech startups, an Innovation Hub providing live presentations and announcements, and a Craft Brewfest reception to celebrate the start of the show.

The 2021 Irrigation Show will also feature the 6th Decennial National Irrigation Symposium, hosted by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and the IA. This unique event will include three days of presentations about the recent progress and status of irrigation research, extension, planning and management activities. In addition, Industry Insights

presentations will be held throughout the week to cover interesting and relevant topics and issues in the landscape irrigation industry.

IA University courses will be offered during the show and will take your knowledge and expertise to a new level. Attendees also have the option to take a certification exam and become IA certified, showing a commitment to attaining the highest level of expertise and knowledge.

The 2021 Irrigation Show offers numerous opportunities to explore the industry, connect with peers and learn new ideas. Check out www.irrigationshow.org to register and see the full schedule of events.

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IPM Essen Preview

ADVISORY BOARD LOOKS FORWARD WITH GREAT

ANTICIPATION TO IPM ESSEN 2022

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reparations for IPM ESSEN 2022 are in full swing. From 25 to 28 January, Messe Essen will once again be the meeting place and innovation platform for the international green sector. The advisory board of the world's leading trade fair recently met to discuss the contents of the next edition of the fair and the programme. The advisory board members provided valuable input with their reports from the industry.

With immediate effect, Christoph Dirksen, Managing Director of Wilhelm Ley GmbH & Co. KG, and Garry Grüber, Founder and

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Managing Director of Cultivaris GmbH, will strengthen the committee with their market expertise.

"The challenges of our industry, such as energyefficient production, the use of environmentally friendly packaging or the shortage of skilled workers, can only be mastered if we exchange professional views and are shown new ways. Next year's IPM ESSEN will once again provide us with our usual high-calibre platform for this", Eva KählerTheuerkauf, Chairwoman of the Advisory Board and President of the NRW Horticultural Association, is

pleased to say. "It is up to us to design this in accordance with the wishes of the sector."

Current topics in focus

IPM ESSEN therefore specifically takes up the topics that are currently moving the trade fair advisory board and thus the market. For example, a special show will be dedicated to packaging in horticulture. Whether products made of recycled plastic, packaging made of cardboard and paper or other plastic alternatives the presentation provides a comprehensive overview of

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sustainable and innovative packaging concepts. The shortage of skilled workers, which is a challenge for the entire sector, will also be given a platform at IPM ESSEN. The Career and Future Forum presents occupational fields and qualification opportunities in horticulture and networks qualified job seekers and companies.

the economy, trade and politics belong to the advisory board of IPM ESSEN. Christoph Dirksen is a new member. As Managing Director of Wilhelm Ley GmbH & Co.KG, he has been an exhibitor at IPM ESSEN for many years. He also holds the chairmanship of the North Rhine-Westphalia Nursery Association.

Garry Grüber is the further reinforcement of the committee. The successful plant breeder and Managing Director of Cultivaris GmbH is a regular guest at IPM ESSEN both as an exhibitor and as a visitor and has repeatedly emerged as the winner of the IPM Novelty Showcase with his extraordinary plant varieties.

positioned in terms of content for the further development of IPM ESSEN." For further information, visit A total of 20 experts from www.ipm-essen.de

New members in the advisory board

Since the end of September, the advisory board of IPM ESSEN has been enriched by two industry experts.

Andrea Hölker, Project Manager of IPM ESSEN, about the creative cooperation: "We are pleased about the new additions to the advisory board and thus also about many new ideas. With this top-class expertise, we see ourselves very well

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Gulfood Manufacturing Review

GULFOOD MANUFACTURING POWERS BIG BUSINESS AND SETS INDUSTRY ROADMAP ON ITS RETURN

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ulfood Manufacturing, the largest food and beverage processing and packaging show in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) reignited international trade and gamechanging dialogue as the global industry reconvened in Dubai.

More than 1,250 exhibitors from over 55 countries

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leveraged Dubai’s capability to host major live events and the maximise the potential of Gulfood Manufacturing, introducing breakthrough products that will answer global supply chain challenges and shape the industry’s future.

France-based HTG Industry Group, designers and manufacturer of PET packaging

production lines for products such as water, juice, oil, milk, chemicals, cosmetics and more, marked its sixth appearance at the event by signing a deal worth AED 30million onsite to supply bottling solutions.

“This deal is important as it is the first deal with this client post pandemic, and this is an extremely positive sign for us,”

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said Hubert Keh Zarzecki, CEO & President, HTG Industry Group. “It is symbolic of the trust that the client has with us, since it is an existing customer who originally placed an order with us two years ago.

“This is our sixth time at Gulfood Manufacturing and for us, it is an important industry event. We always look forward to attending, for business opportunities, networking and of course the latest industry trends. As

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always it is a well organised show, and we will definitely be back next year bigger and better.”

Meanwhile, FASA, a renowned manufacturer of dosing and packaging equipment for dairy products, from Lithuania, also revealed it has secured a lucrative deal onsite.

“Unlike business relations back home, we have found that companies here much prefer face-to-face meetings to help establish trust in us and

our products and services.

Although, this is not our first time at the exhibition, this is the first time we have secured a deal onsite with our customers. Needless to say, we are very pleased and hope to return next year as well,” said Jolanta Petkeviciene, Head of Sales and Marketing, Fasa AB, without being drawn on the value.

Gulfood Manufacturing returns next year from 8 - 10 November 2022.

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Tuttofood & HostMilano Review

RESULTS BEYOND EXPECTATIONS FOR HOSTMILANO AND TUTTOFOOD

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he return of in-person HostMilano and TUTTOFOOD, that ended last week of October at FieraMilano in Rho, in conjunction with MEAT-TECH, exceeded all expectations by attracting more than 150 thousand trade visitors.

“The chance we took of going back doing business in-person proved to be a winner”, comments Luca

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Palermo, CEO and General Manager of Fiera Milano.

There was a great desire to do business live, as shown by the meetings of the more than 150 thousand visitors with more than 2,700 companies.

Crowded aisles and lively exchanges at different booths consolidate FieraMilano’s growing role as a European exhibition hub and

internationalization for Italian companies of all sizes. A continuous and organic strategy demonstrated by the constant increase in international buyers was also collaborated by the ICE Agency.

The new agreements signed by Fiera Milano reinforced the supply chain approach that the Italian agri-food and hospitality ecosystem needs to present itself abroad in an organic way. The new partnership with Fiera Italia and Coldiretti will promote the 'Made in Italy' agri-food products to double the value of exports.

The agreement with Informa Market- a leading trade fair sector with over 450 events

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in its portfolio, will bring the companies taking part in Fiera Milano events to even more strategic foreign areas.

“Our ambition remains unchanged. We want to strengthen ourselves as a European hub capable of hosting congresses and events globally. Hence, we are focused on activating partnerships with major international players”, Mr Luca adds.

The recent edition of HostMilano and TUTTOFOOD marked platforms not only for business but also for presenting data and research, sharing knowledge, international competitions, and discovering new trends with hundreds of events to launch.

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Animal Nutrition

THE EXPERT’S CHOICE IN MINERAL NUTRITION M INTREX® is the only worldwide commercially available bis-chelate on the market for use in animal feed that contains HMTBa as the ligand, providing additional benefit. MINTREX® is the most bioavailable trace mineral option, meaning it delivers the most product to the site of absorption. This allows for those lower inclusion levels to be met without sacrificing performance of the animal.

The simplest way to explain the differences is by understanding the bonds surrounding the mineral: in the case of inorganic trace minerals

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(ITMs), it is an ionic bond that creates the mineral salt through opposite charge attraction. In an organic trace mineral (OTM), a much stronger covalent bond is what binds the mineral to a ligand, improving its bond strength through electron sharing. But even within OTMs, it is important to understand that there are significant differences. What sets MINTREX® apart is two things: 1) the mineral is chelated, meaning there are four coordinate covalent bonds surrounding each mineral; 2) the ligand is HMTBa, which provides benefits in and of itself once it separates from the

mineral in the small intestine and is absorbed. The neutral charge achieved with the structure of the MINTREX® molecule makes it less reactive to antagonisms ensuring that the mineral reaches the site of absorption.

Due to its properties, MINTREX® bis-chelate provides more bioavailable zinc, copper or manganese for superior animal performance: reproduction, tissue integrity, immunity, meat quality and environmental footprint.

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MODERN FEED CONCEPTS IN ANIMAL NUTRITION

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We supply the national and international markets through our company specialist in Germany, specialist abroad and large number of technologists and experts that are dealing with product development, scientific research, production, logistics and warehouse.

Our VilliVital smart feeding concept provides prevention and control of pathogen’s pressure at farm’s level (GRAM+; GRAM-; fat enveloped viruses).

A synergistic combination based on α-monoglycerides provides environmental friendly solutions that: • Are active in the entire GIT and bloodstream • Are more effective than free fatty acids • Allow to avoid AB usage as a growth promoter • Allow to reduce veterinary treatments • Allow to reduce AB treatments • Boosts effect on the immune response • Improves animal performance Supplementation of the diet with monoglycerides produced by our company showed a substantial improvement in animal performance and health status. As a result, the usage of antibiotics as AGPs or as therapeutic treatment could

be reduced. Our current field trials and scientific literature supports the findings in this field study, showing the strong antibacterial effects of monoglycerides compared to different antibiotics.

Through all the Mr. Roland Henkel, Managing Director years working with Monoglycerides, we at NFI found an innovative way to deliver α -monoglycerides as a free flowing products without compromising bioavailability. Our solutions with high purity α-monoglycerides on a natural highly digestible carrier, in micro pellet form are environmental friendly, reliable from economical perspective and sustainable!

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Animal Health

THE EFFECTS OF ESSENTIAL OILS ON COCCIDIA lack appetite and have a decreased feed efficiency because of damaged intestines. All of this can lead to poor growth rates and weight gains. Clinical symptoms of coccidiosis can be anorexia, depression, abdominal pain, dehydration, acute weight loss, weakness, and diarrhea, of which diarrhea is the most common symptom.

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alf coccidiosis is a common health issue in calves from around 3 weeks old until 1 year of age.

The disease is caused by protozoan parasites of the Eimeria genus and is transmitted through oocysts that are found in the feces of the animals. The disease mainly occurs where animals come together or are crowded and where feces are more concentrated in the environment.

Coccidiosis outbreaks are also occasionally seen when young and older calves are grouped together. Calves suffering from subclinical coccidiosis show no typical symptoms. They can

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Natural alternatives Essential oils and plant extracts are becoming more popular as alternatives in animal production. In the first place because the general public is demanding a greener supply chain, but also because of the limitations of traditional solutions such as bacterial resistance. Essential oils are very complex structures (in comparison to the usual single synthetic compounds) and it is this complexity that makes

resistance to be less likely.

In line with the growing attention for safe and efficient alternatives, Resco is creating a range of phytotherapeutic boluses. Coxicryptop contains (amongst others) essential oils from clove, cinnamon, and eucalyptus and extracts from garlic.

Coxicryptop study A study was done on 18 calves to check the effect of Coxicryptop on the amounts of oocysts in feces, in comparison to the effect of two known coccidiostats. 9 calves received Coxicryptop and 9 calves received the two coccidiostats. Results show that the calves that received the boluses have comparable numbers of oocyst per gram as the calves that received the traditional coccidiostats.

Furthermore, the group of calves that received Coxicryptop gained on average 30 grams per day more than the control group.

It is concluded that Coxycryptop is a satisfying natural alternative to coccidiostats.

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WANGARA HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES “NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH”

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HS Australia is debuting its World Wide Launch in the Gulf Countries with a product specifically designed with the MENA region’s climate in mind.

Introducing the Innovative and Patented Desert Bag™. This new product is exclusively available through WHS Australia and is the product of engineering and manufacturing

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advances that allow for a Grow Bag that is produced specifically for the Middle East growers and tree farms.

This new and exciting product will allow growers to keep their trees in Grow Bags for a longer period of time. It will also allow for safer transportation of trees and inspection of the root ball at all stages of the plants life. The

design includes: Sun protected handles that are wrapped in a fabric that will break down over time, but will keep the integrity of the handle intact.

An extra band at the top diameter ensure the handles do not come away from the Grow Bag. A double layer material around the entire bag ensures that Sun Damage is limited to the outer layer, while leaving the structure of the bag untouched.

A new perimeter belt ensures the bag stands up solidly and supports the root ball.

One model of the Desert Bag™ includes a side opening that allows for inspection of the root ball, easy removal of the tree from the Grow Bag as well as the opportunity to Re-Use the Grow Bag. The company has announced that existing customers will be receiving sample Desert Bags™ in the next few weeks to begin growing Better Trees and Bigger Profits. There is also an opportunity to register your interest for a sample by sending your details to info@whsaustralia.com.au

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Fertilizers

ORGANIC-MINERAL GRANULAR FERTILIZERS ECO PLANT FOOD WHEN THE RESPECT TO THE ENVIRONMENT BRINGS HIGH YIELD

ECO PLANT FOOD ORGANIC-MINERAL FERTILIZERS: • Provide both slow and quick-release nutrients.

• Ensure the supply of nutrients in the best possible way, due to chelating agents and the form in which the elements exist.

• They do not affect negatively the physicochemical properties of soil, unlike conventional chemical fertilizers.

• They provide organic matter derived exclusively from protein hydrolysis and therefore are rich in amino acids, humic and fulvic acids.

• Thanks to the combination of humic and fulvic acids, organic matter, L-amino acids, macronutrients (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium) and micronutrients, they achieve maximum utilization of nutrients by plants and optimization of soil properties necessary for plant growth and vigor.

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• T hey act as biostimulants, promoting an ideal production of gibberellins and other phytohormones and lead to increased pollination, photosynthetic activity and resistance to abiotic and biotic stress.

ECO plant FOOD fertilizers are produced from chemical raw materials of high purity in combination with organic matter of excellent qualitative characteristics.

Organic-mineral fertilizers ECO PLANT FOOD Vs Manures Using Manures: • Weed growth is favoured since it can contain seeds of weed that have not lost their germination capacity.

• The salinity of the soil is increased.

• Only organic matter is added to the soil.

Using ECO PLANT FOOD: • Weed growth is not favoured since raw materials are sterilized.

• The salinity of the soil is not increased.

• Organic matter is

provided along with mineral nutrients.

Organic-mineral fertilizers ECO PLANT FOOD Vs chemical fertilizers Using chemical fertilizers: • The fertility of the soil is diminished • The underground waters are polluted with nitrate ions • The ecosystem is disrupted • The yield of crops is gradually reduced Using ECO PLANT FOOD: • The fertility of the soils is enhanced.

• The underground waters are not polluted.

• The ecosystem benefits.

• The yield of crops is gradually increased.

• The population of the beneficial microorganisms that exist in the soil is increased.

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Polish Update

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POLISH PLANTER BAGS

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ARTEX®-Jerzy Marek Strenkowski, is a family owned company from Poland engaged in the production and supply of textile products for nurseries, including those can be effectively used in the temperate, dry or even hot climate.

The company offers different kinds of products including a series of containers under the common name of ARBO®. Also there are nursery and transportation bags, bags for general purpose and for the collection of small plastic items (plastic bottles, cans, AL), household waste utilization, and many others.

Under the brand of MARTEX®, the company offers mats for protection against weed, containers for ground and water perennials, expanding tape for connecting of tree and its support, multicolour marking tape, protective material for draining pipes and trees located near the roads and streets, tunnels/ sleeves for ventilation and weights used in foil tunnels.

Additionally, the company offers the following range of products: jute textile (in bales and KARO type clothing), jute felt, knitted fabric/net for shading, bedding material for application directly on ground, geo-textile, foil and foam with thermoinsulative properties for plants and objects (in bales and variety of formats), capillary mats for tables, wrapping band for trees, stabilizers of ground in the slopy area.

Water saving jute mat, for application in dry and hot climate, which effectively reduces water evaporation and its assimilation by weed; aluminum foil coated container which reflects sunlight, and thermoinsulative inserts, for application inside bags, pots or directly on ground are also included in the product range.

MARTEX® delivers its products to more than 24 countries in Europe.

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Nurseries

LEADERS IN AGRICULTURE RETAIL AND LANDSCAPING

Shaheen M. AlRubaie General Manager

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stablished in 1985, AlShaheen Nurseries has been ever since developing itself as one of the leaders in the field of agriculture retail and landscaping. AlShaheen Nurseries provides a complete set of agriculture and gardening services. The team is run by well qualified engineers and experienced supervisors, with a long and successful track record in agriculture projects execution. The company is located in Shuwaikh, 4th Ring Road, Nurseries Area. It’s our pleasure to introduce our wide range of services we offer the following: • Landscaping and planting division for indoor and outdoor gardens. Wholesale division (For Agricultural Companies only).

• Maintenance team for agricultural projects and house gardens.

• Designing and implementing irrigation systems.

• Wide range of indoor and outdoor plants.

• Wide range of flower and vegetable seeds.

• Different sizes and colors of plastic net shades.

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• All kinds of natural and chemical fertilizers.

• Peat Moss, potting soil, hydroton.

• Agent and distributor of indoor and outdoor pots of different shapes and sizes.

AlShaheen Nurseries showroom is considered as a garden center for selling indoor and outdoor plants – Grass – Peat Moss – Potting Soil – Plastic Net Shades – Pots – Rocks –Seeds – Natural and Chemical Fertilizers – Agrilite – Irrigation Sys. – Water pumps – Insect killer – Hydroton – Palm bags. The Company aims to provide many items to serve different customer’s tastes, in addition to provide the best quality and less prices under one roof.

AlShaheen Nurseries owns a farm in Wafra area specialized in growing plants, flowers, and paspalum grass, runs by well qualified engineers to provide the market and the Agricultural companies with the best varieties and quality. The farm is considered one of leading farms in Wafra

in growing plants, flowers, and pasplam grass.

The Project Division is run by well qualified team of engineers and supervisors to design landscape and maintain gardens. There is a team for designing & implementing irrigation systems.

The wholesale division was established in 2000 to provide the Ministries and the agricultural companies with plants, garden toolsand irrigation systems. Since then, the divisionhas been supplying some of the leading government and private projects.

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Peat Moss

A SOLID START L

ambert Peat Moss Inc. offers special screening and blending processes to achieve a unique consistency for growers.

For over 90 years, Lambert Peat Moss Inc. as been offering a wide range of peat-based products from various grade of Canadian Sphagnum Peat moss to one of our assorted ready to use professional mixes. Lambert Peat Moss has been dedicated to meet the special needs of professional horticulturists, nursery growers, greenhouse growers, vegetable producers or amateurs.

Because we want to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers, we make sure we choose only high-quality ingredients after a rigorous selection on the bench test by our quality control department.

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By selecting the best available components, it’s a good start to produce “no worries” products for our customers!

In addition of our regular product line, Lambert Peat Moss also offers commercial growers its exclusive ECOPEAT, a highly fibrous natural wood fiber collected from our peat bogs.

Depending on the characteristics you’re looking for, choose from our ECOPEAT as a stand-alone product or from our complete line of ready-to-use ECOPEAT Mixes (EPM). If you want exceptional balance of air space and water retention capacity, with superior structure longevity and minimal shrinkage, EPM mixes will be the best products to look for. The different formulations are suitable either for interior or exterior production.

With our special way of screening and then blending our professional peat grade with those selected components, we can achieve a unique consistency for the professional growers.

Lambert wants to make sure that your mix is always exactly the same, batch after batch, year after year. That consistency allows you to keep the same formula on site so you can produce successful crop. The best way to solve a problem is to make sure it will not appear!

That’s why quality is our top priority. Our quality control department performs continuous sampling and analysis during the production of your mix.

Each sample is analyzed for pH at three different incubation stages and the same for the electrical conductivity. Particle size distribution, moisture

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content and yield complete the criteria we constantly evaluate. We make sure that each cubic foot of your mix is in total conformity with all our specifications. If one of these points is not completely encountered, it will not be released for delivery by the laboratory staff. Only top-of-quality product will leave our yard!

However, as each nursery and greenhouse experiences various environment and each seasons are different, some “problem” or specific conditions can occur. Again, you can rely on Lambert’s team to help you resolve your issues. By customizing your mix for a specific rate of CRF

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formulation, incorporating a biofungicide or producing a specific pH order, to name a few, it makes your production easier. We own a complete on-site lab so we can perform soil analysis for you at different stages of your crop to see the evolution of the situation and target what’s going on.

Wherever you are located, one of our sales representative team isn’t far away.

With most of them experienced growers or nurseries owners themselves, in the past, they will be able to listen about what you’ve been experiencing and help you gather information to find the perfect solution and resolve any issue.

Moreover, Lambert Peat Moss inc.

has developed a large efficient and versatile distribution network ready to make the impossible to deliver the product at your door in an incomparable timeframe. The constant commitment to improve and optimize its customer service allows Lambert Peat Moss Inc. to adapt quickly to the requirements of its customers. The skill workforce and dedication of its staff ensure that it remains competitive, at the cutting edge of the technology and at the forefront of markets by offering incomparable quality products.

Visit us at www.lambertpeatmoss.com

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Agricultural Machinery

INTERVIEW

This year MA/AG celebrate their 45th year of existence and service to the sector and we interviewed Ms. Serena Ruggeri and asked her to tell us the story, the key steps, the news and the future projects of this family

MA/AG HAS LANDED IN THE REGION WE CELEBRATE 45 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SUCCESS AND WE NOW BRING INNOVATION TO THE REGION!

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assion, foresight, vision and flexibility. For the last 45 years MA/AG is synonymous of innovation and sustainability, both in Italy and globally.

Since the 21st of October 1976, the Company carries forward the philosophy of its founder and from that first day Mr. Angelo Ruggeri has always been convinced that the winning solutions must be in minimizing ploughing through conservative agriculture and

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minimum tillage.

A Company that has leapt forward in innovative agriculture, with a focus in maintaining and remaining faithful to its fundamental values. Those values which become decisive and unique in the agricultural sector allowing them to distinguish themselves from the competition.

The founder’s daughters, Serena and Olha Ruggeri are the second generation in this successful Company and are

the next chapter of this amazing and emotional story of growth, maintaining the values such as FAMILY, UNION & RESPECT for all their Clients and Collaborators with a focus on the protection of our environment.

This year they celebrate their 45th year of existence and service to the sector and we interviewed Serena and asked her to tell us the story, the key steps, the news and the future projects of this family.

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INTERVIEW

Which are the main values of the Company since its conception?

“Family, union and respect of all are the fundamental aspects, constantly present in our approach to our business.

The Company started with two people and today we are a Company of 50 families. The personal relationships are the leitmotif of our Company, with a clear vision, which is the added value from a commercial perspective.

In the 80’s, MA/AG presented to the market something different, something unique and innovative. It was the period of ploughs and rotary harrows. We introduced equipment for a less invasive ploughing method which, guarantees an elevated productivity and less

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destructive impact on the soil and the environment.

Thanks to this, the preparation of the soil has changed from five consolidated passages to only one creating operational efficiency through with a substantial reduction of the costs for fuel, manpower, wearing spare parts.”

Forty-five years of activity.

What is your secret?

“Our attitude to design and create innovative equipment that allows the farmer to solve problems and needs of an ever growing and demanding market.

The start was rather difficult but fortunately in the early 90s, the agronomic theory changed, focusing the attention more on the impact and land exploitation with the clear objective of protecting the environment.

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INTERVIEW allows us to create tailor made equipment for our clients and therefore be recognized as specialists in minimum tillage and conservative agriculture in many countries.

This happens in New Zealand, Sudan, UAE, Zimbabwe, Ghana and other countries all over the world...

Deep relationships that develop into new machines, born from our experience and the modifications required for adapting the tools to their fields.”

WE ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THE OPENING OF OUR MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA REGIONAL OFFICE IN DUBAI (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)

For us it was easy adaptation because it fits perfectly in our philosophy and the natural thought process of our Company.

MA/AG has always gone that extra mile with its perseverance and tenacity rewarding us on the long term.”

What has made the Company so innovative and a point of reference in the agricultural panorama?

“Every day we are continuously in contact with our partners and carefully monitor the needs in the fields allowing us to be recognized as a Company that always introduces new and innovative ideas.

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Forty-five years of experience in this sector means a lot. We consider ourselves a small reality, but our flexibility and fast adaptation allows us to always be ready to change or modify our production, according to the demands of our clients.

It is very important to be able to listen to the farmers’ need and create the necessary machines.

The close collaboration with our network of dealers and the farmers leads to the winning solutions.”

What does the close collaboration allow you to do?

“The possibility of understanding the needs

What about the actual market and future projects?

“We have lots of ideas and we like to proceed step by step.

What is very important for us is the creation of client loyalty in order to maintain and increase our working relationships.

Italy keeps on covering a good portion of our market, but more than the 50% of our turnover is the export market with our overseas partners.

Our future is a major focus in those areas where food security is a priority such as Africa and the Middle East and this is the reason why the importance of this announcement.”

“We are delighted to announce the opening of our Middle East & Africa Regional Office in Dubai (United Arab Emirates).”

“A clear and needed choice which allows us to enhance customer responsiveness and instant service support for all our partners and clients in the region.”

For 45 years, we have grown together with our dealers and now we are here to serve you better and further grow together!

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Regional Office in Dubai (United Arab Emirates). A clear choice allowing us to enhance customer responsiveness and instant service support for our partners and clients in the region.

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Agricultural Equipment

TOP QUALITY COMPONENTS FOR MACHINES FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CHEMICALS IN AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY

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olmac Srl has been in the market of machines for the distribution of agriculture pesticides and herbicides since 1972. Our products are produced to control and measure the management, mixing and distribution of chemicals in agriculture, in order to reduce to a minimum the environmental impact and contact with these products by operators.

Greater precision in dosing, more safety in performing

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activities, compliance with the most stringent rules and the best end results. Our primary objective had been that of designing and manufacturing a complete weeding machine targeted exclusively for the Italian market. Over time, we specialized in the production of components and accessories for machines for the distribution of pesticides and herbicides, while also expanding our sales in

foreign countries. Every year we invest a significant share of our turnover in Research & Development.

Thanks to our specialist team we produce technical drawings, prototypes and new production moulds, while maintaining constant product innovation and customization to satisfy the requirements of the Italian and International market.

For more information, visit www.polmac.it

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Irrigation

GROWSTREAM™ - WORLD’S ONLY IRRIGATION THAT TALKS TO THE PLANTS

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rrigation increases agricultural yields and outputs and helps to stabilize global food production. The roughly 17% of the world's cropland that is irrigated produces over onethird of the food and fiber grown globally. Irrigation’s importance in the global food system is expected to increase.

Approximately 250 million hectares of land are irrigated worldwide, a five-fold increase relative to the beginning of the 20th century. Water security is a powerful concept that is still in its early days in the field of nutrition. This water crisis is driven by rapid population growth, economic growth, and urbanization that, in turn, increases domestic and irrigation water demands.

While water availability is a straightforward physical phenomenon, access is more complex and is shaped by structural and individual characteristics.

Considering its importance for global food production and food security and considering its implications for the quality and quantity of water resources, effective irrigation water management is a global priority. Whether or not current levels of irrigation are sustainable, and whether additional irrigation is possible, clearly depends strongly on the availability of water supplies.

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Based on these factors, RDI’s GrowStream™ was developed over the past decade and has been launched globally. It is the only irrigation system that talks to the plants.

Growstream™ is a precision irrigation system that is driven by mother nature, delivering water when the

plant interacts with the system. As a result, healthy, faster plant development occurs, increasing crop yields and leading to food security, while reducing water and energy consumption. The system does not require complex flow/ ET calculations.

There’s no electricity or controllers to program. It's

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Irrigation simple to install and maintain. There’s no root intrusion, no clogged or blocked emitters, and the need for hydrozones is eliminated.

What makes RDI GrowStream™ the world’s first PLANT-RESPONSIVE irrigation system is its microporous tube that is installed subsurface near the root zone. It is made with a unique combination of hydrophobic and hydrophilic components, which holds water in the tubing at a very low pressure, releasing water only by the interaction of plant root exudates with the system. This unique feature of this innovative irrigation technology made it an ideal

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choice for adoption in many projects across the Middle East, Pakistan, India, Europe, and Africa.

RDI is proud to have initiated some challenging projects in the desert regions of the UAE to convert sandy, non-farmland into arable land that can produce vegetable crops. Beginning with the 5-hectare sweet corn project and a vegetable project of 3-hectares with Alfafa farms in Al Khattim, the project is taking the desert by miracle with the sweet corn growth.

Jan Gould explains, “The power of our plant-responsive technology and our innovation to help plants adapt to extreme temperatures will clearly establish the impact of

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Irrigation RDI’s disruptive technology, which will forever change crop production in the desert. For generations, the people living in water-scarce, desert regions have had to diligently work and strive to create productive farmland in the harshest of environments. It remains RDI’s mission to work with people from every country to introduce GrowStream™ to meet increasing food production demands and conserve water, the planet’s precious resource that’s essential to all life.”

RDI has also been involved in system installations with progressive companies in the UAE that are implementing new technologies to increase food production and the quality of produce in the UAE, including installations at Alfafa Greenhouse for 3200 tomato plants, four greenhouse trials dedicated for cucumbers against standard drip irrigation system. The findings and observations showed a fast and steady growth of equal plant height and more fruiting compared to that of other drip Irrigation systems. The installation at Emirates Hydroponics in Al Rahba, growing Baby Rocca using RDI’s GrowStream™ have completed multiple harvesting

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and plants have showed no water stress and they are beginning to add fertilizer to boost the remaining stalks to have new sprouts. During the entire comparative trial against the standard drip at Emirates Hydroponics, the study concluded based on the length of trial, the germination rate of the RDI GS tube to be 88%, while the SDI is 60%.

In another upcoming UAE project, RDI will be working in collaboration with SILAL to install GrowStream™ in November 2021 at Al Foah Organic Farms in Al Ain, which will have the RDI system installed to irrigate 650 Date Palms in a comparative study against drip irrigation.

These projects will compare

RDI GrowStream™ against the leading irrigation technologies, demonstrating GrowStream’s™ ability to transform desert regions to green, crop producing land. As urban areas grow with rising populations, communities around the world must prioritize waterconservation in green spaces to ensure enough water resources are available for the Earth’s growing population.

Jan Gould’s commitment to leverage RDI’s technology for the planet’s future is finally taking shape, injecting much needed hope for a sustainable future for her grandchildren – and their 8 billion fellow global citizens.

For more information, visit www.responsivedrip.com

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Water Treatment

IMPROVE WATER QUALITY used in combination with our oxygen meter, the oxygen level will be stored every 5 minutes and will be displayed on the computer. This aeration system is maintenance free and has a guarantee of 7 years and a lifetime of at least 15 years.

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he OxyBull aeration system ensures that the oxygen concentration in both the water and around the roots of plants is at optimum level (100%). The OxyBull also moves the water around in a water storage tank or pond.

Because water is moving it’s impossible to have algae growth. High levels of oxygen in the water are crucial for water quality and growth of healthy plants. To ensure optimum levels of oxygen input, the OxyBull system is a must have to create the perfect water conditions.

When the OxyBull system is

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Plant vitality It’s important to grow more productive plants. The increased availability of oxygen atoms also improves the absorption of nutrients. If roots have a lack of oxygen, they have no choice but to replace it with other compounds. They then start with the production of ethylene. However, this causes cell damage and increases the risk of pathogenic diseases.

The temperature is the most important variable that influences how much molecular oxygen the water can hold. The higher the water temperature, the lower the amount of dissolved oxygen that can be retained by the

water. This is the reason why aerobic bacteria multiply effectively.

How important is oxygen in water Dissolved oxygen is the first defense against anaerobe bacteria that causes pathogenic fungus in soil. It also stimulates a faster root growth and a greater density of the fine root hairs, which are in fact responsible for the absorption of water. This intake requires a lot of energy from the plant in the form of oxygen.

Plug-and-play The OxyBull aeration system can easily be connected to the pond or the water storage tank. It is therefore a plug-and-play system and only consumes power and requires no maintenance. Over the years, more than 10,000 OxyBull aeration systems have been installed worldwide.

For more information, visit www.agronagroup.com

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