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AQUACULTURE FLOURISHES IN THE MIDDLE EAST
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A BRIGHT CHOICE FOR FARMERS AND HORTICULTURAL BUSINESSES
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RECORD NUMBERS OF EXHIBITORS AT GULFOOD
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MF TRACTORS AND PLANTER SCOOP AWARDS AT KEY CENTRAL EUROPEAN FARM MACHINERY SHOWS
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PLANTER BAGS FOR THE CONTAINERISATION OF TREES AND HEDGES
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NEW LINDSAY BROCHURE FOCUSES ON INCREASING ALFALFA YIELDS THROUGH EFFICIENT IRRIGATION SOLUTIONS
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AL SAFI ORGANIC FERTILIZERS FOR HEALTHY PLANT GROWTH
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RNZ WATER SOLUBLE NPK FERTILIZER
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SUSBIR: SERVING TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE ORNAMENTAL PLANT GROWERS IN TURKEY
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EXPORTING HATCHING EGGS AND DAY-OLD CHICKS OF LAYER AND BROILER BREEDS
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OFFERING A WIDE RANGE OF POULTRY EQUIPMENT
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PRODUCTION PLANTS FOR CHICKEN AND QUAILS PROCESSING
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Editor in Chief Mohammed Nasser Editor Marie Matthew Associate Editor Andrew Thomas Graphic Designer Elizabeth John Marketing Manager Megha Mary Matt Production Manager Abdul Shareef Contributors Neville J. Chandler, P.K. James, Douglas Bott, Shakeeb Kolakadan, Dr. Terry Mabbett Head Office Matt Media International Ltd, Woodgreen, London N22 5AR, UK. E-mail: gulfag@emirates.net.ae, Web site: www.gulfagriculture.com Middle East Office Al Saad Advertising & Publishing L.L.C., P O Box 25694, Sharjah, UAE, Tel:+971 6 5639494, Fax:+971 6 5639449. Gulf Agriculture is read by agri professionals, farm managers & owners, landscape consultants, contractors, agri-equipment suppliers, horticultural engineers, greenhouse managers, agronomists, veterinary surgeons, ministries, poultry & dairy breeders, importers, distributors, manufacturers and whole salers of food and agri inputs. Printed and published by Matt Media© Intl. Ltd.(U.K.) 2014 All rights reserved. The opinions and views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the publishers. Readers are requested to seek specialist advice before acting on information contained in this publication, which is provided for general use and may not be appropriate for the reader’s particular circumstance. The publishers regret that they cannot accept liability for any error or omissions contained in this publication.
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Innovative system boosts greenhouse crop yields by delivering more light Growers are suffering considerable losses to harvests of tomatoes and other products as a result of having to resort to whitewashing to cool greenhouses, which has the unfortunate side effect of depriving crops of valuable sunlight. According to a new study carried out in Spain, the majority of greenhouses in the Mediterranean basin have very inefficient ventilation systems, aggravated by insect screens over air vents that act as a physical barrier to air circulation, leading growers to resort to simple, but inefficient cooling methods.
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Report authors the Andalusian Institute for Research and Training for Agriculture's greenhouse unit (IFAPA) and shading technology specialist Svensson found that whitewashing caused considerable yield losses as a result of a shortage of sunlight reaching crops. In fact, researchers found that the reduction in light transmission occurred during the entire day, even during periods (morning and afternoon) when shading would not be necessary. However, by using dynamic or active shading systems as an alternative to the quick fix of whitewashing the study revealed that growers can
achieve an increase in yields of up to 25%. Shading systems react to the temperature and the intensity of the sunlight entering the greenhouse, meaning that effective protection for crops can be provided at the hottest times of the day, particularly around noon when temperature and humidity reach harmful levels for plants. The joint study carried out by Svensson and IFAPA at the institution research centre in La Mojonera, AlmerĂa looked at the performance of the Harmony mobile screen during the spring-summer 2013 tomato season, examining the effect on the greenhouse climate and tomato yield.
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As part of the project, one greenhouse was equipped with a mobile shading screen while a whitewashing was applied to a second facility. Researchers found over the course of the study that plants in the greenhouse using the shading system received 27.9% more sunshine than the whitewashed facility, with the yield in the mobile shaded greenhouse higher during the whole harvesting period. Overall, the report revealed that the tomato yield in the greenhouse using the Harmony mobile screen was 25% higher during the season
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than the whitewashed greenhouse, with 12.4 more fruits harvested per metre square. The study concluded that using the mobile shading system during the central hours of the day - when temperatures can exceed safe levels for crops - delivered higher precocity and an increase in the tomato yield compared with traditional whitewashed greenhouses.
Natural fungi solution offers growers help when faced with drought Organic fertilizer and plant protection specialist Agrocode, part of the Kimitec Group, has launched a new product that makes use of natural, beneficial fungi to help fruit and vegetable growers achieve viable harvests even when faced with droughts or other challenging conditions. With fresh produce growers in many of the world's drier regions facing ever more extreme weather, the importance of realizing the maximum potential of natural environments is now vital for achieving sustainable supplies of fresh fruits and vegetables. To begin to address these needs, Agrocode has acquired the patent for Mycogel, an innovative product which uses natural, beneficial fungi (mycorrhizae in vitro) to help plants endure extreme conditions increasing water and nutrient absorption by crops. The beneficial fungi present in the gel work to stimulate plant growth and survival during stress conditions, such as drought, salinity, poor soil quality or extreme pH (acidity). Mycogel's natural ingredients also help plants protect themselves against harmful bacteria, fungus or nematodes (pathogens) and pest attacks, while promoting greater plant vigour and survival after transplantation. However, most importantly from a production point of view, the beneficial fungi present in the product help achieve an optimal nutritional balance in plants, in the process increasing crop yields and profitability. Mycogel uses mycorrhizae, a beneficial fungi which enters plant roots without damaging them and instead stimulates significant root growth. According to Agrocode's own research, for each centimetre of plant root treated, three metres of mycorrhizal root are produced which enable the plant to access areas of soil that could not previously be reached. With the highest content available on the market of ultrapure mycorrhizae, MARCH APRIL 2014
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Mycogel helps plants to better absorb water and nutrients, ensuring a greater quality and quantity of production. The fungi contained in Mycogel emit hyphae (fungus' long, branching structure) that enable them to reach these previously inaccessible layers of soil and in the process create a formidable network for the absorption of water and nutrients. They also produce enzymes that allow plants to absorb all sources of phosphorous present in the soil - even those that are blocked - enabling crops to benefit from one of the most important sources of natural nutrition. Speaking about the launch of the product, Kimitec
general manager Félix Garcia said Mycogel would help strengthen the company's position in global markets. “We have managed to achieve a perfect combination of water, nutrients and phosphorous in Mycogel, through which we can ensure a high crop production levels,” he said. Garcia said Agrocode's acquisition of the worldwide patent for Mycogel from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) would enable the company to enter and become technological leaders in the global market for mycorrhizal fungi inoculants. “Our patent protects the in vitro manufacturing process of
this mycorrhizae-based inoculant whose gel-basis enables perfect application via irrigation and maintains all forms of mycorrhization - not just the spores - in an active condition,” he explained. The in vitro manufacturing process also allows Agrocode to offer clients a guarantee that no other microorganisms are present in the gel. “Our manufacturing process enables us to offer a product with a mycorrhization content that is 50 times higher than any rival solution, as a result of which we are able to deliver the most technologically-advanced and efficient product of its kind available on the market,” Garcia added.
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Mycogel is just one of a portfolio of products which have helped the Kimitec Group achieve strong market growth over the past 12 months, with sales increasing by 30% during 2013 compared with the year before. Key products include Bombardier, a new generation organic biofertilizer which uses amino and fulvic acids to help growers achieve optimal ripening results, increased fruit size and quality, and vegetative development, as well as further boosting plant resistance during stress situations. Based in Almeria, Spain, Kimitec operates in more than 40 countries across the global, including the US and Brazil.
CN Seeds uses Fruit Logistica appearance to explore overseas expansion UK-based CN Seeds used its appearance at the recent Fruit Logistica 2014 trade exhibition in Berlin to establish contact with growers from as far afield as New Zealand, Kazakhstan
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and Iran, as its looks to expand its business into new markets. As it made its fifth appearance at the annual fresh produce sector trade show, CN Seeds met a wide range of producers at its largest stand to date, with the focus on promoting its specialist products to potential new customers, including both growers and retailers. Of course, CN Seeds also used its presence at the threeday event, held from 5-8 February at the Messe Berlin conference centre, to meet with existing customers, while at the same time exploring and gaining a greater understanding of trends and fashions in fresh produce sector. CN Seeds' Craig Thomas said: “It was another great show for the company - all three days were very busy, and we had some very interesting meetings. “The show seems to attract more customers from our home turf, UK and Ireland, every year, but for us the opportunity to meet with growers from all over the globe is invaluable.
“We can discuss their needs and also find out just how their markets react to our products, which helps us shape our research programmes.� CN Seeds was proud to be associated with the runner up product for the prestigious 2014 Fruit Logistica Innovation Award, the prize handed out at the show each year which recognises innovative new products in the fresh produce sector. The new Oriental salad produced by Home Harvest Salads of Hull was awarded second place in the competition. This novel Living Salad offers consumers the opportunity to buy a tray of growing plants, ready to harvest at home whenever required. Grown exclusively under glass in Yorkshire, the Oriental salad combines several new varieties from the CN stable, chosen for reliability and uniformity of growth in this unique format. Other highlights from CN Seeds' appearance at this year's Fruit Logistica included its new
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wild rocket Monza, a quick growing variety that looks very promising for early season production and has excellent leaf quality. CN Seeds has also been working to improve its coriander range through the launch of a new variety, Cadiz, this year, which has already delivered positive results in both pot and field trials. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cadiz is a cilantro with compact habit and nice big, dark green leaves, which has a consistently good flavour, while bolting tolerance - an important factor for coriander growers - is strong,â&#x20AC;? said Thomas. Babyleaf Kale, another of CN Seeds' star products, was also strongly in evidence at the show, with the company highlighting the fact that the brand looks set to make strides in the UK, Scandinavian, Australian and New Zealand markets following its success in the US. Among the Babyleaf kale offering was Jagallo Nero, a distinctively-shaped variety with eye-catching serrated leaves that is already proving popular with US consumers. Commercial trials for Jagallo
Nero are expected to begin in the UK and Europe in early 2015. Based in Ely, Cambridgeshire, CN Seeds was established in 1990 by Chris Nye, father of current operations director Dan Nye, and now exports speciality vegetable seeds throughout Europe, the USA and Australasia.
Windset Farms wins the Tomato Inspiration Award 2014 Windset Farms from Canada is the world's best tomato grower in marketing and sales. Windset Farms was declared winner of the Tomato Inspiration Award 2014. This price was awarded to Windset CEO Steven Newell during the first Tomato Inspiration Event held at the Ellington Hotel in Berlin. Over 200 horticultural representatives attended the Tomato Inspiration event in Berlin. Amongst them the top 80 tomato growers in the world. Five of them were nominated as world's best tomato grower in marketing and sales, being Agricola El Rosal from Mexico, GreenCo from the Netherlands, Mastronardi/Sunset from Canada, Red Star from the
Netherlands and Windset Farms from Canada. A professional jury chose Windset Farms as overall winner of the Tomato Inspiration Award 2014. Windset Farms was awarded for their outstanding performance in marketing and sales. Windset Farms owns growing operations with a total acreage of approximately 267 hectares in the greater Vancouver area in Canada, Las Vegas, Nevada and Santa Maria, California in the US and in Mexico. The company also contracts growers in North America, Europe and New Zealand. It grows red and yellow grape, campari and cocktail, roma, tomato on the vine, beefsteak, and heirloom tomatoes. In addition it also grows various types of peppers, cucumbers, lettuce, and strawberries. Meiny Prins, CEO of Priva, presented the award to Windset Farms. The Tomato Inspiration Event is an annual initiative of HortiBiz. The first event has been supported by eight partners: Bayer CropScience, Saint-Gobain Cultilene, GreenQ/DLV Plant, Koppert Biological Systems, Nunhems, Priva, Revaho and Svensson.
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Together they invited the top 100 tomato growers in the world to meet in Berlin, from which 80% have accepted the invitation. Over 200 people attended the event, including growers, speakers, partners and press. The event enables prominent tomato companies to meet and inspire each other and raise the sector to an even higher level.
Industry flocks to UK stand at Fruit Logistica Potato Council, Horticultural Development Company (HDC) and the Commercial Horticultural Association (CHA) returned in force to this massive event, with their industries, to build their promotion of seed potatoes
from Britain and raise the profile of the diversity and quality of UK horticultural crops. “We were very pleased to welcome more exhibitors on the stand this year” said Robert Burns, head of seed and export at Potato Council. “It helped to attract even more visitors to our stand which is clearly becoming the UK hub at this enormous event - and we know that more will join us in 2015.” Joining Potato Council for a second successful year, HDC's Head of Communications, Ruth Ashfield, said, “This activity is very new for HDC. However the supportive response to having a horticultural presence here and the feedback we've had from growers about having
a platform - from which they can develop and build business opportunities - has been positively received. We're very pleased to be part of it.” A major focal point for the three-day event is the UK Reception, sponsored by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), which provides UK growers with a time to meet together, as well as with potential new customers. Daniel Rutstein, Director of Trade and Investment, UKTI Germany who formally opened the event declared “The way we will get growth back in to the UK is by coming to shows like Fruit Logistica, by showcasing our industry and growing the potential of our export market.” “This venture between HDC,
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Massey Ferguson and CEJA discuss future joint activities As a newly-announced partner of CEJA (the European Council of Young Farmers), farm machinery specialists Massey Ferguson met this week with Matteo Bartolini, CEJA President to discuss joint projects for the coming year. The meeting was hosted by Trelleborg, the wheel systems manufacturer, at its facility in Tivoli, Rome.
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“We had extremely productive talks and are looking forward to implementing a range of joint activities at international, regional and local level,” said Campbell Scott, Massey Ferguson Director Sales Engineering and Brand Development. One initiative will see the establishment of a new panEuropean award scheme CEJA Ambassadors recognising the achievements of innovative young farmers. In addition, CEJA will participate in key Massey Ferguson events such as the Vision of the Future to be held in France in August 2014. Massey Ferguson will also provide keynote speakers at CEJA events and support the
organisation in its communications activities. “Our partnership agreement with CEJA brings together a new generation of machinery with a new generation of farmers,” Mr Scott said. “We are delighted to be collaborating with this important and dynamic organisation. As an industry we need to support and nurture the next generation of farmers.” “As a major global player in the world of agricultural equipment, Massey Ferguson provides reliable, productive machines both for today and tomorrow. That's why the partnership between us makes so much sense,” remarked Matteo Bartolini, CEJA President.
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an additional US$10.6 billion into aquaculture projects to produce one million tons of fish in the next 16 years, while Oman, which has long been at the forefront of aquaculture in the Gulf region, announced that it plans to invest US$1.3 billion in fisheries development up to 2020. The UAE, which has the world's largest sturgeon fish farm in Abu Dhabi, also has big
plans, with the country's Ministry of Environment and Water expected to announce several multi-billion dollar aquaculture projects in the coming months. It all points to what is now a booming sector across the Middle East, and one which is becoming increasingly popular at AGRA Middle East, the region's only exhibition covering agribusiness, poultry MARCH APRIL 2014
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& livestock, fishing & aquaculture, floriculture & horticulture and agricultural machinery & supplies. Taking place from 25-27 March at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre, AGRA Middle East provides a comprehensive all-in-one platform for exhibitors to showcase their latest innovations to thousands of key regional decision makers. Though traditionally dominated by suppliers of agriculture, horticulture, and poultry products and services, the three-day event has seen aquaculture related exhibition space more than double in the last year, and its organisers, Informa Exhibitions, expects this trend to keep growing. Richard Pavitt, Exhibition Director of AGRA Middle East, said: “Aquaculture is the fastest growing food processing industry in the Middle East, with the most recent fisheries' data indicating that farmed fish output across the region has grown five-fold in a ten year MARCH APRIL 2014
period, from 194,000 tonnes in 2002 to 1.1 million tonnes in 2011.” “Given the decline in wild catches, this trend is likely to continue, and with 10kg per capita of fish consumption among all Arab countries, experts predict that supply must increase 20 per cent to maintain
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like the UAE and Saudi Arabia.” That will come as good news to the dozens of international aquaculture players exhibiting at AGRA Middle East this year, including the Malta-based AquaBioTech Group, which will showcase its latest innovations in on-shore and offshore aquaculture technologies. “Participating at AGRA Middle East gives us a great opportunity to meet existing and future partners,” said Shane Hunter, Technical Director at AquaBioTech Group. “The event has grown a lot in the last few years and attracts industry
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efficiently with better practices.” According to Global Harvest Initiative's 2012 Global Agriculture Production Report, food demand in the MENA region is expected to grow at 2.14 per cent by 2050. Husain said that regional countries need to prioritise their investments into products, and key geographical locations that are sustainable in order to achieve food security in the region. He added: “MENA countries can succeed in conducting cost effective policies to achieve sustainable agricultural growth by forming strategic partnerships with countries in the Central Asian Republic, North Africa, Pakistan and Turkey. These countries are easily accessible and have strong transport links to ensure a constant and efficient supply of produce.” This forecast is backed by a comment made recently by
which takes place from 25 to 27 March at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. “Countries such as Saudi Arabia have made mistakes in the past by investing in projects like wheat and cattle farming which are highly water intensive and not sustainable. We need to explore alternatives, for example investing in agricultural land abroad or leasing land to a professional who can manage it more
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AGRA Middle East 2014 has grown by 26 per cent year-onyear in exhibitor numbers, attracting 220 major players looking to meet an audience of key decision makers with a
combined purchasing power in excess of US$120 million. The three-day event returns with two dedicated industry conferences; the Agribusiness Outlook Forum, addressing the
key issues surrounding the mounting food import bill for the GCC; and the Poultry Outlook Forum, offering the latest advances in poultry research.
George Eustice, Parliamentary Undersecretary of State for Farming, Food and Marine Environment in the UK stating not only can the UK export food to the UAE, but it can also help the Emirates when it comes to agriculture. “We have a lot of expertise in these areas, everything from irrigation systems to developing new strains of plant and wheat that are high yielding and rely on less water, and it may well be that we can share some of that expertise.” said Eustice. Husain will join an impressive line-up of regional and international agricultural experts at the Agribusiness Outlook Forum, focusing on key issues surrounding the mounting food import bill for the GCC, which is forecast to reach US $53.1 billion by 2020 according to the Economist Intelligence Unit. His presentation will explore how agricultural opportunities, such as corporate farming -
large-scale farming with greater economies of scale to large producers - can attract more investors, and will evaluate the different financial options to help minimise risk. “Corporate farming in the Middle East region is only a small part of the industry which is currently made up of smaller scale farming with fragmented land holding,” said Husain.“If we can move toward corporate farming, have larger farms, have something which is suitable for the geography, then it will attract investors as long as there is a defined, profitable demand for the product.” The Agribusiness Outlook Forum is a feature of the opening day of the three-day AGRA Middle East exhibition, the region's only event covering agribusiness, poultry & livestock, fishing & aquaculture, floriculture & horticulture and agricultural
machinery & supplies. A major highlight of the 2014 edition is theAGRAme Awards, recognising individuals, departments, teams and organisations that have contributed to the growth and development of the agricultural industry with focus on best practices and innovative approach. Held under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Rashid Ahmad Bin Fahad, Minister of Environment and Water, AGRA Middle East is sponsored by platinum sponsor Al Dahra Agriculture and supported by the UAE Ministry of Environment and Water. AGRA Middle East is colocated with VET Middle East, the leading event for the burgeoning veterinary industry in the region, presenting an opportunity for international suppliers and local distributors to showcase latest technologies, equipments and medicines in the veterinary sector.
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Syed Tariq Husain, CEO of Emirates Investments Group, will address delegates about prioritising investments to achieve sustainable agricultural growth at the Agribusiness Outlook Forum in Dubai.
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A BRIGHT CHOICE FOR FARMERS AND HORTICULTURAL BUSINESSES
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arm buildings and greenhouses are the most significant investment that a grower or farmer will make, but when they have to be constructed in one of the harshest climatic regions on earth, the quality of their design, build and long term operation is absolutely crucial. By incorporating the highest standard of products into every building element - such as Marlon Polycarbonate rooflights and glazing materials from Brett Martin - farmers and growers in the Middle East will be able to deliver facilities that offer outstanding performance and stand the test of time. For farm buildings and greenhouses in the Middle East region, Brett Martin's Marlon polycarbonate range includes multiwall, corrugated, corrugated multiwall, flat sheet and click panel forms in a wide range of structures, profiles and thicknesses. Options include solar controlling and light diffusing tints, Longlife UV protection, abrasion resistant and anti-drip technologies, providing the ideal glazing and rooflights. Combining strength and impact resistance with high optical clarity and light transmission, the lightweight polycarbonate rooflight material is ideal for agricultural and horticultural applications which require its high performance, damage
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BRETT MARTIN IS A UK BASED MANUFACTURER RENOWNED FOR QUALITY AND RELIABILITY WHICH HAS BEEN DEVELOPED THROUGH OVER MORE THAN 50 YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY. THE MARLON POLYCARBONATE RANGE IS MANUFACTURED FROM 100% VIRGIN MATERIAL IN THE COMPANY'S UK BASED BS EN ISO 9001:2008 QUALITY ASSURED FACTORIES TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS WITH FULL WARRANTIES, CERTIFICATION AND APPROVALS THROUGHOUT THE RANGE. THE COMPANY HAS BEEN AWARDED THE QUEENS AWARD FOR EXPORT ACHIEVEMENT TWICE. and temperature resistant characteristics. Marlon's co-extruded UV absorption layer acts to block the damaging UV radiation which burns plants, animals and people whilst transmitting
the natural solar light essential for healthy crop and animal development. Longlife UV resilience also means longer sheet life by preventing yellowing and loss of strength in glazing and rooflights, extending the lifetime of the building. An optional anti-drip surface layer on Marlon corrugated and multiwall sheets prevents the formation of water droplets and reduces condensation and associated fogging. This technology positively impacts crop yields by decreasing spoilage caused by dripping. Brett Martin is a UK based manufacturer renowned for quality and reliability which has been developed through over more than 50 years in the industry. The Marlon polycarbonate range is manufactured from 100% virgin material in the company's UK based BS EN ISO 9001:2008 quality assured factories to the highest standards with full warranties, certification and approvals throughout the range. The company has been awarded the Queens Award for Export Achievement twice. Brett Martin and local distribution partners Just Right Inc will be demonstrating the Marlon Polycarbonate range at AgraME Stand S3D37 at the Dubai International Centre from 25-27 March 2014.
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HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum opens Gulfood 2014
RECORD NUMBERS OF EXHIBITORS AT GULFOOD
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ulfood 2014 was inaugurated by H.H Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance and Industry, in the presence of H.E Helal AlMarri, CEO, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and Director General, Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DTCM), country ministers, ambassadors and dignitaries from around the world, highlighting the importance and stature of the world's biggest annual food and hospitality industry trade show. Gulfood welcomed tens of thousands of trade visitors from around the world at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). With a record 113,398m2 in exhibition space and 4,500 companies from 120 countries
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participating, Gulfood 2014 is the largest and most international edition in the event's history. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year's record participation at Gulfood comes as Dubai's position as the regional hub for hospitality, trade and tourism is accelerated by the Emirate's confirmed hosting of the World Expo in 2020, which is fuelling further market growth opportunities for the global foodservices industry. Gulfood has grown consistently over the last 27 years to become a significant driver for global food and beverage markets and is a key enabler in Dubai's status as an international events destination and trading hubâ&#x20AC;?, said Trixie LohMirmand, Senior Vice President, DWTC, organiser of Gulfood. The inaugural World Food
Security Summit - a Gulfood Leaders Event, welcomed over 300 high-ranking ministers, industry thought leaders, government representatives and sector-specific visionaries, to address the importance of securing a stable, cost-effective and safe supply of food for the world's growing population. Organised with the official support of the Ministry of Water and Environment, the Summit was opened by H.E. Engineer Saif Al-Shara, Assistant Undersecretary, Agricultural MARCH APRIL 2014
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Affairs and Animal Sector, who delivered a keynote address on the state of food security in the UAE and the Middle East, as well as the challenges in securing the region's future food supplies. Welcoming the participants at the Summit, His Excellency said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are proud to be hosting this global summit in the UAE, and hope our discussion will enrich the ongoing global dialogue to improve the world's food security situation. There is no MARCH APRIL 2014
doubt that this is a global priority and the contribution and commitment from all parties participating in this significant summit will help feed the world's population in the future.â&#x20AC;? Highlighting Dubai's position as a primary global trading hub for the international halal food industry, Gulfood 2014 welcomed hundreds of the world's leading halal manufacturers, processors and distributors from over 50 countries convening at the first
Halal World Food, an exhibition that instantly establishes a market-leading position as the world's biggest annual halal food sourcing trade show. Leading local, regional and international companies and brands participated at Gulfood included Almarai, Nestle, PreGel, Sunbullah, Nadiya, Transmed, RAK Porcelain, Del Monte, Manitowic, Iffco, HSA, Agthia, Truebell, Chef Middle East, Choitrams and EMKE Group. GULF AGRICULTURE
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f you run a farming business there are three essential aspects will be foremost in your mind: productivity, true efficiency and cost saving. And you need the right equipment to achieve the results you want. The Case IH Puma CVT tractors feature all the strengths that you need in your daily tasks: highest productivity, ease of operation, cost-effectiveness and enhanced comfort. These awardwinning tractors feature the new generation of continuously variable transmissions, engineered to deliver always the right amount of power for primary tillage, cultivation, drilling or transport. These are not just promises. Feedback from customers clearly indicate that Puma CVT tractors are powerful, versatile machines that combine efficient power technology with ease of use.
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Born to Roar. Built to Perform The two models of the Puma CVT Series are designed for performance. The Series features low emission, intercooled common-rail diesel engines, with rated 182 hp and 213 hp models. With a 6.75 litre turbocharged powering, Puma CVT tractors offer outstanding performance with reduced fuel consumption. For those who demand more, the Engine Power Management delivers up to 38hp of extra power for excellent handling and more lugging ability in field PTO applications, transport or hydraulic demands, even in the toughest conditions. The Puma CVT tractors offer maximum torque at just 1400 rpm in draft applications and 1600 rpm in PTO operations. They also benefit from 600-hour service
intervals which are the longest in the industry. "What impressed us is the performance of the six-cylinder engine,â&#x20AC;? says Marco Pissors, agricultural engineer at Ackerbau GbR Falkenhain in Germany. The company has been using Case IH tractors since its foundation and it has recently purchased a Puma CVT tractor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We feel that the engine is even more agile, especially in terms of response and pulling power," adds Pissors. Hans-Martin Schiffer is a
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German farmer and a proud owner of a Puma CVT tractor. ”The high constant power range of the Puma CVT ensures that at just 1500 rpm the same power is available as at the nominal speed,” says Schiffer. “At the same time a travelling speed of 50 kph is also reached at 1550 rpm. This gives a significant advantage as it lowers fuel consumption without having a negative effect on productivity. An important argument for transport work on the road and PTO operations."
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The Smooth Ride of a True All-rounder Leveraging more than a decade of Case IH engineering expertise in continuously variable transmission technology, the new generation of transmission on the Puma CVT Series really puts the operator in control of the tractor's power. From 0 to 50 kph, Puma CVT tractors accelerate without the driver having to change the gear. "You hardly notice gear changes. The Puma runs smoothly in all situations," says Schiffer. The Automatic Productivity Management system selects the most efficient gear ratio and engine speed combination and
UNLEASH THE RED PUMA WITH CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION, CASE IH PUMA CVT TRACTORS GIVE YOU MORE
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it concentrates on optimizing efficiency while the driver concentrate on the work. "Puma CVT tractors really raises the bar", steps in Pissors who also lists other key strengths. "You just need to set the split throttle lever to the minimum and maximum engine speed and the Automatic Productivity Management system does the rest. This means less stress on the driver but it also saves fuel." Well Equipped for the Highest Productivity Even the heaviest implement can be operated with ease
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THE HIGH CONSTANT POWER RANGE OF THE PUMA CVT ENSURES THAT AT JUST 1500 RPM THE SAME POWER IS AVAILABLE AS AT THE NOMINAL SPEED Hans-Martin Schiffer German farmer and a proud owner of a Puma CVT tractor
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thanks to the powerful hydraulic system of the Puma CVT tractors that offers precise control and the bestin-class lift capacity up to 10,460 kg. The hydraulic system is powered by a welldimensioned, variable displacement piston pump delivering up to 150 litres per minute for extremely responsive operation. The Puma CVX Series can also be supplied with five electronic remote valves. Simplicity Put Seriously Simplicity is a key element of the Puma CVT Series design. The control displays are clear, concise and easy to read. Instrumentation is located on the right-hand display and it allows the operator to monitor the machine performance at eye level. The ergonomically positioned Multicontroller™ armrest puts all the tractor's key functions in the driver's hand. All this results in the most intuitive and easy to operate tractors. Compared to competitors' models in the same class, the Puma CVT Series is up to 28% easier to operate. At the end, simplicity saves time and money. “The control concept is very straightforward and convenient. All key data are in full view and the most important tractor functions are at my fingertips," says Schiffer. Best-in-Class Comfort Comfort in Puma CVT tractors is unrivalled. The spacious Surround VisionTM cab with 5.87 square metres of glass area offers unmatched visibility. A cab roof window
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WHAT IMPRESSED US IS THE PERFORMANCE OF THE SIX-CYLINDER ENGINE Marco Pissors Agricultural engineer at Ackerbau GbR Falkenhain in Germany
is also available for unobstructed views in all directions. The cab is the quietest in its class and it is designed for the highest level of protection. The airconditioning lets the operator control the temperature for continuous comfort even in hot climates. Cab suspension and a suspension seat are also available to give the driver an ultra-smooth ride. The active front axle suspension improves comfort and gives even more control on the machine. "With Puma CVT tractors, you always get a really comfortable ride,” adds Schiffer. Whenever you need high productivity, low operating costs, simplicity and more comfort, Case IH Puma CVT tractors are always ready to be unleashed. MARCH APRIL 2014
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MF TRACTORS AND PLANTER SCOOP AWARDS AT KEY CENTRAL EUROPEAN FARM MACHINERY SHOWS
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onours have gone to Massey Ferguson farm equipment at AGROmashExpo in Hungary and the Polagra-Premiery International Fair in Poland. The MF 5611 tractor and MF 9812 row-crop planter both received prestigious International Premium Awards at AGROmashExpo in Budapest, Hungary's biggest agricultural exhibition. The MF 5612 won a coveted Gold Medal at Poznan's Polagra-Premiery Fair which this year attracted more than 40,000 visitors. In making the awards, the jury in Budapest described the MF 5611 as having broad appeal in Hungary and made special mention of its AutoDrive system, Dyna4 transmission and reliable MARCH APRIL 2014
AGCO POWER engine. The MF 9812 planter was praised for its planting accuracy, robust construction and narrow transport width. In Poland, the Gold Medal is awarded to modern, innovative products manufactured using the latest technologies. Professor Grzegorz Skrzypczak, PhD, Rector of the University of Life Sciences in Poznan chaired the jury. “We are thrilled to receive these three awards which provide further testament to the fact that we are delivering the straightforward, dependable machines that farmers need to produce their crops no matter where they are in the world,” says Campbell Scott, Massey Ferguson Director Sales Engineering and Brand Development.
Featuring the latest-design AGCO POWER 4-cylinder 4.4 litre engine, the 110hp MF 5611 and 120hp MF 5612 offer a choice of Dyna-4 or Dyna-6 transmission, new front-axle suspension option and a loaderready-from-factory option which includes a wide range of features to enhance ease of loader fitting, use and control. The MF 9812 planter's effective and versatile technology includes the proven Positive Air Metering - PAM™ - system and 'Edge Drop'™ seed control. ISOBUS-ready, the machine features the efficiency of a Central-Fill System, and main-frame toolbars which fold forward to give a 3.5m width in transport. GULF AGRICULTURE
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CHINESE GREENHOUSE CHINA HAS THE RANGE OF CLIMATES AND SOILS FAVORABLE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A DIVERSITY OF HIGH QUALITY TROPICAL, SUBTROPICAL AND TEMPERATE VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, AND FRUIT SUITABLE FOR DOMESTIC AND EXPORT CONSUMPTION. IT IS ALSO THE WORLD'S LARGEST PRODUCER AND CONSUMER OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS. WITH THE MODERNIZATION OF AGRICULTURE AND FAST DEVELOPMENT OF HORTICULTURAL INDUSTRY, THE GREENHOUSE TECHNOLOGY IS ALSO A FIELD THAT DEVELOPS VERY FAST, AND TO SOME EXTENT, THE TECHNOLOGY IS SAME AS THE OTHER LEADING COUNTRIES IN HORTICULTURE. AMONG THEM, KINGPENG CORP. IS FOR SURE THE MOST SUCCESSFUL ONE.
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tarted from 1959, Kingpeng has involved in greenhouse business more than 50 years. As a leading greenhouse manufacturer from China, Kingpeng could provide service of greenhouse design, manufacture, installation and plant production in all functions of greenhouses. Now, Kingpeng has become a world-known brand by its tailor-made design, high quality product, reasonable price, excellent performance and satisfied services. Kingpeng could provide different kinds of greenhouses,
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plastic film greenhouse, glass greenhouse, Polycarbonate sheet greenhouse, tunnel greenhouse, shade house, and net house etc. These greenhouses could be used for various functions, flower production, vegetable production, seedling, nursery, breeding, research, demonstration garden, retailing center, and storage etc. From 2001, Kingpeng started to be involved in the international market and made a great show-up and incredible achievements since then. Up to now, Kingpeng has exported MARCH APRIL 2014
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BEYOND YOUR EXPECTATIONS greenhouses and equipment to more than 30 countries, and lots of it in the hot climate region, like Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Angola, Congo, Algeria, Zimbabwe etc. Besides this, we also exported to United State, Canada, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Philippine, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Japan, Iran, Ethiopia, Vietnam, Turkey etc. Because of the high quality of our greenhouse, lots of customers become our agents in the local market, and also make a good business for their own. Extra service will create added value to Kingpeng's clients, feasibility report, project consultancy, production suggestions, water-saving technologies and all the other turnkey solutions could also be served. Famous agronomists could always help our customers to maximize the production and guarantee the high yields. The comprehensive services and solutions make Kingpeng become an important player in this sector in the world. With the fast development of MARCH APRIL 2014
Kingpeng, it became the only stock listed company in China greenhouse sector in 2008. This is an extra security that you are
dealing with a major share holding company, and the quality of their product and services could be fully guaranteed.
For further information or local dealers close to you, please visit: www.chinakingpeng.com, or contact Mr. Ray Yang by e-mail: ray@chinakingpeng.com. GULF AGRICULTURE
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PLANTER BAGS
PLANTER BAGS FOR THE CONTAINERISATION OF TREES AND HEDGES
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eck Group supply a comprehensive range of planter bags to tree growers and nurseries across Europe and are now entering into the Middle East market with their TreePlanta brand known for its quality and reliability. TreePlanta planter bags are already supplied to the major tree nurseries in the UK and have recently attracted interest from tree growers in Australia and New Zealand. TreePlanta planter bags are constructed from a sturdy grade of UV resistant woven polypropylene that allows a greater rigidity enabling planters to be easily filled and transported. The bags are laminated on both sides for durability and have predrilled air and drainage holes to promote strong root growth. Planter bags offer advantages over traditional plastic containers as they are more compact, prevent damage to tree stems during transport and are easily recycled after use. Although shown in green, TreePlanta planter bags can also be ordered in white better suited for hot climates and indeed any colour subject to minimum production quantities. Additional features can be added to planter bags
subject to minimum production quantities; for example a drawstring flap to retain soil and to control weed growth, printing of company brand etc. Beck Group, although are willing to supply to nurseries directly, are actively seeking horticultural wholesalers who will stock and market the TreePlanta brand of planter bags to tree growers and nurseries in the UAE.
For further information please contact below: Beck Group Netherwood House Netherwood Road Rotherwas Industrial Estate Hereford HR2 6JU UK T: 0044 (0) 1432 346560 F: 0044 (0) 1432 346561 E: sales@beckuk.com W : www.beckuk.com
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NEW LINDSAY BROCHURE FOCUSES ON INCREASING ALFALFA YIELDS THROUGH EFFICIENT IRRIGATION SOLUTIONS
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indsay Corporation, maker of Zimmatic by Lindsay irrigation systems, has released a new alfalfa profitability brochure called "Increasing Alfalfa and Other Forage Yields Through Efficient Irrigation Solutions." The eight-page full-color brochure provides best practices and the latest research for achieving higher alfalfa yields, optimizing water use and lowering costs through precision irrigation. “Alfalfa is one of the most important forage crops grown for hay in the world today,” says Omar Zaghloul, Lindsay
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Regional Director, Middle East and Near East. “Irrigating alfalfa is different from irrigating annual grain crops since the objective is to produce a high yield of forage and not grain. With ample water, alfalfa has the ability produce high yields of very good quality feed that is high in protein.” The brochure identifies management objectives for irrigated alfalfa, including the ideal soil water content in the root zone, when light or frequent irrigation is best, prevention of water runoff, irrigation before and after harvest, and how to prevent
weeds from germinating. Zaghloul says a lack of water at any stage of alfalfa growth will lower yield and cause the forage quality to peak in fewer days after harvest, and become overly mature faster than under normal conditions. Grass and grass legume mixes and how to best use irrigation for maximum forage production and quality are also discussed in the brochure. “The correct mix of grasses and legumes is one of the most important aspects of high production from irrigated pasture. The forage species that perform well in dryland MARCH APRIL 2014
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conditions may not excel in irrigated conditions. Irrigating species that are poorly adapted to irrigation will neve result in top production,” Zaghloul says. The brochure contains colorful charts and graphs that show the relationship between alfalfa and forage yields and different irrigation amounts and how alfalfa and forage water requirements are related to the crop's evapotranspiration (ET) rate at each stage of growth. Pivot options to increase water efficiency and maximize yields are also discussed. Lindsay Lindsay Corporation is a leading provider of automated mechanical move irrigation equipment and of traffic safety products. The Company
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ALFALFA IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT FORAGE CROPS GROWN FOR HAY IN THE WORLD TODAY Omar Zaghloul Lindsay Regional Director, Middle East and Near East
manufactures and markets center-pivot, lateral-move and hose reel irrigation systems which are sold through its worldwide network of dealers. The Company's Zimmatic, GrowSmart, FieldNET and LAKOS brands are highly recognized for their quality
and technological leadership. The Company also manufactures and markets customized pump stations by Watertronics, a Lindsay company, and infrastructure road safety and congestion mitigation products through its wholly owned subsidiaries Barrier Systems Inc. (BSI) and Snoline S.P.A. In addition, the Company produces largediameter steel tubing and railroad signaling lights and structures. For more information and a free copy of the Lindsay alfalfa and forage profitability brochure, visit www.zimmatic.com or talk to your local Zimmatic by Lindsay dealer.
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THE LEADING SOIL IMPROVER:
COMPOSTED ORGANIC FERTILIZER
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omeco BV, founded in 1960, is the first company in the market to focus on the drying process of chicken manure. The Dutch company is specialized in processing chicken manure into high-quality composted organic fertilizer pellets. Since 2008, Komeco uses an innovative biological composting technique, ensuring the full killing of germs, undesired mould or bacteria and (oilcontaining) weed seeds. Due to the worldwide
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shortage of organic matter in the soil, the international demand for organic fertilizer is significantly increasing. Komeco is the only company in the market, who makes use of the biological composting technique and this results in high-quality organic fertilizer. In doing so, Komeco can fulfill the agricultural need for nutrients to sustainable manage the soil. Based on the high content of organic material and humus, Komeco's composted organic fertilizer improves the structure
and moisture-absorbing capacity of the soil, increases fertility and preserves the balance of natural soil systems. The innovative biological composting process ensures that the nitrogen is largely organically bound, resulting in an even and long-term release of nutrients (slow-release), suitable for any type of soil. Characteristics in brief: NPK-value: 3.5-3.5-3 + 1.3 MgO Composted, fermented and pelletized No weed seeds and pathogenfree: no germs, undesired mold or bacteria 100% organic, environmental-friendly and low odor Improves soil structure and pH High humus and organic nitrogen content Significant moistureabsorbing capacity Slow release of nutrients, even and long-term MARCH APRIL 2014
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Minimal washout of mineral
elements due to organic structure Contains important nutrients and approximately 60% organic matter Contains calcium, magnesium and other microelements Komeco's organic fertilizer pellets and granulates are professionally applied in the (biological) agriculture, horticulture and arboriculture markets. In the consumer market our products finds it way for all fruits, vegetables, flowers and lawn. Therefore, the export packaging ranges from 20 KG, 1250 KG to bulk. In 2008 the company was taken over by GICOM
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Composting Systems, the market leader in the specialization of turnkey projects for the composting and drying industry for organic material. The GICOM tunnel system continued to develop over the years, continuously adding further state-of-the-art applications for the climate control process. Apart from the obvious advantages of using the latest technology, it is of the utmost importance to focus on the ever-increasing environmental requirements. The take-over by GICOM resulted in an efficient computer-controlled biological composting process applied to the new composting tunnels. The production plant, located in
The Netherlands, is operating 24/7 and produces annually 60,000,000 KG. Komeco BV is a recognized fertilizer processor certified by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, certified on behalf of Control Union and works according to the HACCP regulations.
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AL SAFI ORGANIC FERTILIZERS FOR HEALTHY PLANT GROWTH
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l Safi Dairy was established in 1979, covers 3, 500 hectares of land, has more than 40,000 Holstein cattle. It is the largest single integrated dairy farm in the world. Over the past 30 years, the company has developed its own proprietary dairy farming know how and methodologies through its continuous research & development program. Al Safi has achieved fast growth rates with excellent environmental production programes and support to local communities. Al Safi's herd, however is
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also the source of an important by-product, good quality cattle MANURE, an esteemed 400 tons of cattle manure is produced every day. This has created good opportunity to Al Safi management to use the dairy manure as a feed stock for producing the environmental friendly high quality organic fertilizers. In view of the substantial organic farming development witnessed in Saudi Arabia, demand of organic fertilizer has increased largely. Accordingly, the Al Safi Dairy Co becomes indispensable to strengthen and
meet the region's requirement. Al Safi Organic Fertilizer Factory is best equipped and has the capacity to produce 80,000 tons per annum different grade of Organic fertilizers, under strict quality assurance program. Fertilizer is a substance added to soil to improve plants' growth and crop yields by making essential nutrients available to the growing plants. Organic Fertilizers is made from naturally occurring substances which included animal or vegetable waste such as manure, plant waste, blood meal, alfalfa meal, seaweed that has been decomposed and recycled as a fertilizers and soil amendment. Why use organic fertilizers because it reclaims our environment, builds soil fertility, provides food for micro-organisms that supply energy for healthy plant growth and keeps the soil alive. The quality of compost is generally judged by its odor, colour, particle size, pH, soluble salts, maturity, organic matter content, carbon to nitrogen ratio, weed seeds, and the presence of phytotoxic compounds etc. Finished compost looks like dark brown to black in colour. It smells like a rich forest soil or leaf depending on its ingredients. Temperature is stable enough to cured. Homogenous appearance, some rotted wood chips are allowed but never insert any material like glasses, metals and plastics. After continuous research & development Al Safi Organic Fertilizer Factory offers you good quality organic fertilizers that meet the needs and requirements of the domestic and international markets. MARCH APRIL 2014
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RNZ WATER SOLUBLE NPK FERTILIZER
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NZ has a long rich history in fertilizers of 35 years. Headquartered in Dubai, RNZ produces over 400 different NPK grades which can be fully customized as per user needs. RNZ ensures the raw materials it uses are very low in chlorides/ sulphates/ sodium content. We also ensure the heavy metal contents like Arsenic, Lead, Chromium, Mercury & Cadmium are negligible. Crystalline, fully water soluble NPK fertilizers are specially developed for Fertigation and Foliar applications which are enriched with magnesium and various
micronutrients. The wide range of products provides complete plant nutrition scheme throughout the crop cycle. The advantages of RNZ NPKs Fully water soluble. Made of high quality ingredients. Consists of 100% plant nutrients, readily available to the plant. Virtually free of chloride, sodium and other detrimental elements for plants. Provides balanced, complete plant nutrition. Available in a wide range of formulae. N:PO5:K2O
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FERTILIZERS Success story: Location: India Plantation date: May 5, 2012 Harvesting Completed: March 5, 2013 Treatment: 10% Nitrogen, 40% P2O5 and 40 % K2O of recommended dose applied before sowing as basal application through conventional Fertilizers. Balance 90% N, 60% P2O5 and 60 %K2O applied WSF through drip irrigation. Control: 100% Recommended dose of fertilizers applied thru soil with conventional Fertilizers Recommended Dose of fertilizers (g/plant): N: P2O5:K2O 200:100:300 Results: Net profit increased 173% over control with the 44% of yield increase. Area implemented: 1 ha. Name of the Farmer: B. Srinivasula Reddy Village: Parumanchala Mandal: Jupadu District: Kurnool State: Andhra Pradesh Country: India Mobile Number: +91 7382516085 Email id: thanvi369@gmail.com
Particulars No. of plants cultivated
Cost per Hectare without fertigation (INR) 3140
B. Srinivasula Reddy
Cost per Hectare with application WSF as fertigation (INR) 3140
Expenditure Land preparation Drip irrigation and installation (with subsidy) Generator Plant Material Digging of pits and planting Green manuring and Incorporation FYM and varmicompost Traditional Fertilizers (Basal application) Fertigation with Water Soluble Fertilizers Irrigation Weeding Mulching film Plant protection Support polls and erection Harvesting Miscellaneous Total Cost
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18 56520 6 353250 61018
26 81640 6 510250 166455 44% 173%
Returns Average bunch weight (kg) Total yield (kg) Cost per kg (Rs) Gross Income (INR) Net profit (INR) Percent of yield increase Percent of profit increase
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SUSBIR: SERVING TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE ORNAMENTAL PLANT GROWERS IN TURKEY
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uring last decades the growing of indoor and outdoor ornamental plants in different regions of Turkey has recorded significant progress. It is very promising for the future to see that high quality plants are being grown and sold presently in domestic and foreign markets. Turkey is a country with
different climate regions suitable for growing various kinds ornamental plants, main areas of growing ornamentals are Sakarya and Yalova close to Istanbul, Izmir-Odemis, Antalya and Mediterranean region. Turkey is also located close to countries where the market for ornamental plants is growing and therefore exports of
ornamental plants are increasing every year. Turkish landscape contractors have completed important projects in Turkey and abroad. Turkish ornamental Plant Growers Association (SUSBIR) is one of the 7 sub-unions, that has been formed in accordance with their fields of activities as specified the Seed Growing Code No. 5553, which came into force on 8 November 2006, and as the central Association these 7 Associations have formed the Turkish Seed Union. SUSBIR began operations in April 2008 and made 5th general assembly in July 2012. Ornamental plants grown and sold by our members: Trees, Small ornamental Trees, Annual Seasonal Flowers, Palm trees, Shrubs, Climbers, Ground Covers, Lawn, Ornamental Grass, Indoor Ornamental Plants, Cut flowers. The major target of SUSBIR is to organize ornamental plant sector in Turkey and to implement various activities serving to the improvement of the ornamentals plant growers in Turkey i.e. with their quality and competitive power, they become worldwide recognized and reliable and join among world leaders. Also, to attain an institutional structure in the sector, improve quality of production and develop marketing techniques, organize courses and seminars for training, assure sale of the grower's plants at the actual market price, to protect their interests at the highest level.
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We also aimed to increase quality and variety of the products in the market, improve competition conditions and to create a union with broad participation throughout the country, where the problems of the sectors are expressed and defined and solutions for proper development of the sector are seeked. Growth of the sector will be possible with quality and healthy ornamental plant cultivation, growing the right varieties at the right quantities that are parallel to the market demand, as a result the plants will be sold at the right price and the grower's efforts will be valued. For such a system to work, an auto-control system will be created spontaneously,
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resulting from keeping the sector under record and forming a central and shared information base for growers on the one hand and from flow of information and sharing this information and data flow through the majority of the growers on the other hand. And the grower, who realizes profit, will naturally prefer to invest for the growth of production and development. Registration, representation, participation and contributions of sector members are very important to speed up this cycle, to accelerate the growth of the industry and produce common solutions to problems of the sector. SUSBIR, with its 224 members representing major
growers, importers exporters and landscape contractors, aims to create the structure described above where the problems of sector are discussed and solutions are found by members and necessary orientations are created for the healthy growth of the sector.
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CASE STUDY
Case study: AgHort Dairy farming in a controlled climate. Sanborn, Iowa U.S.A
Quick facts The effects of a Munters Cross Ventilated building • • • • •
Reduced heat stress on the herd Comfortable temperatures year round Consistent milk production Maximize feed conversion Improved conception rate
One thousand cool cows for each brother The Featured Farm The Van Ess Dariy farm located in Sanborn, Iowa, is run by five brothers and overseen by their parents, Harvey and Lisa Van Ess. The family saw an opportunity to move their dairy operation from Idaho to Iowa which would allow them to increase the number of cows in their heard.
Heat Stress Problem The climate in the Prairies of Iowa is mild, but, the air flow from the desert area in the south west region of the United States moves up into Iowa and can result in unusually hot, dry summer temperatures. The Van Ess family needed to find a way to avoid the dips in production, which happens when the cows experience heat stress.
Munters Corporation, Business Area AgHort 4215 Legion Drive Mason, MI 48854-1036 USA / Phone: +1 517-676-7070 Fax: 517-676-7078 Email: aghort.info@munters.com / www.munters.us
Cool Solution The family was introduced to the Munters Ventilation System. The system allows the entire heard to be housed in a single enclosed building which saves on the construction costs and animal management. With the building being enclosed they are able to control inside temperatures and avoid heat stress, resulting in production loss.
The Van Ess building houses over 5000 dairy cows in one enclosed building with enough space to house an additional 1000 cows. There are 120 VX 55”, 2HP fans which move over 4 million cubic feet of air every minute (CFM). The building is designed to exchange all the air in the building every minute. To cool the intake air we have over 115,832 cubic feet of CELdek pad and 960 feet of CT Series Evaporative Cooling. Company spokesman Jeremy VanEss states that the Munters Ventilation Systems performs even better than he expected. He is able to keep the cows at a comfortable temperature all year long, which has resulted in no dips in production through out the year. The family selected Munters because of the reputation of being the market leader and the knowledge of his Sales Representative. Cross Ventilation Dairy cow cooling has evolved over the years. A market innovation lead by Munters is the Cross Ventilated Building. A Cross Ventilation System uses VX exhaust fans, on one side of the building, with Express Cool Evaporative Cooling system on the opposite side. The exhaust fans draw the fresh outside air through the evaporative cooler, which can cool the outside air by 15-20 degrees F. The cool air coupled with the airspeed generated by the fans, cool the livestock, maximizing feed conversion and production output. The system is run with a computer controller leaving the system to run itself based on the programmed temperature settings.
Each building has a stacked cooling system containing CELdek® evaporative cooling pads along one side, measuring 5 feet tall (x2) by 80 feet long
115,832 cubic feet of CELdek® pad and 960 feet of CT Series Evaporative Cooling
120 VX 55”, 2HP fans which move over 4 Million cubic feet of air every minute.
Cross Ventilated Dairy Farm
Australia Munters Pty Limited, Phone +61 2 8843 1594, Brazil Munters Brasil Industria e Comercio Ltda, Phone +55 41 3317 5050, Canada Munters Corporation Mason, Phone +1 517 676 7070, China Munters Air Treatment Equipment (Beijing) Co. Ltd, Phone +86 10 80 418 000, Denmark Munters A/S, Phone +45 9862 3311, India Munters India, Phone +91 20 3052 2520, Indonesia Munters, Phone +62 818 739 235, Italy Munters Italy S.p.A., Chiusavecchia, Phone +39 0183 52 11, Japan Munters K.K., Phone +81 3 5970 0021, Korea Munters Korea Co. Ltd., Phone +82 2 761 8701, Mexico Munters Mexico, Phone +52 818 262 54 00, Russia Munters AB, Phone +7 812 448 5740, Singapore Munters Pte Ltd., Phone +65 744 6828, South Africa and Sub-Sahara Countries Munters (Pty) Ltd., Phone +27 11 997 2000, Spain Munters Spain S.A., Phone +34 91 640 09 02, Sweden Munters AB, Phone +46 8 626 63 00, Thailand Munters Co. Ltd., Phone +66 2 642 2670, Turkey Munters Form Endüstri Sistemleri A.Ş, Phone +90 262 751 3750, USA Munters Corporation Mason, Phone +1 517 676 7070, Vietnam Munters Vietnam, Phone +84 8 3825 6838, Export & Other countries Munters Italy S.p.A., Chiusavecchia Phone +39 0183 52 11.
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GLOBAL SUPPLIER OF SUSTAINABLE HOUSING AND EGG COLLECTION SYSTEMS
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encomatic Group is a global supplier of innovative and sustainable housing and egg collection systems for the poultry sector. With more than 350 committed employees and a dedicated dealer network
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they serve thousands of customers worldwide and have proven to be a reliable partner and expert in its field. It started over 30 years ago, in 1983, with a breakthrough innovation for breeder housing: the first
automatic breeder nest. An innovation that still characterizes the company it is today. Based on this successful breeder nest the company continued and developed products for breeders, layers and broilers. MARCH APRIL 2014
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Vencomatic Group combines three successful brands in the poultry sector: Vencomatic - Sustainable, poultry friendly housing equipment Prinzen - Careful and efficient egg grading and packing Agro Supply - Climate control for optimal poultry performance Together these brands offer a full range of innovative turnkey solutions for equipping poultry farms all over the world. Since 2012 the Vencomatic Group's head office is based at the Venco Campus, Eersel, The Netherlands. This egg shaped building emphasizes the innovative character of the
company as it is the most sustainable and energy-saving industrial building in Europe. The multifunctional
commercial building incorporates offices, logistics, warehousing and a workshop and functions as international knowledge centre for the poultry sector.
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EXPORTING HATCHING EGGS AND DAY-OLD CHICKS OF LAYER AND BROILER BREEDS
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luriton B.V is located close to Barneveld, the centre of the Dutch poultry Industry. For over 30 years, Pluriton is specialized in exporting hatching eggs and day-old chicks of layer- and broiler breeds. Our salesmarkets are mainly in Asia, Africa, Eastern-Europe and the Middle- East. Out of our branches in The Netherlands and Belgium and through associates in various European countries, Pluriton is constantly searching for the most efficient way of road- and air transport, so that you will receive your hatching eggs and one day-old chicks in optimal condition. Well graded hatching eggs for broilers and layers are being packed in strong export cartons. Excellent fertility-and hatchability figures should be achieved in your hatchery.
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The sensitive day-old chicks are being vaccinated after selection and only quality livestock will be packed in the special designed export cartons, giving sufficient air ventilation during transport. A continuous air-flow between the cartons, starting from transport from our hatchery until arrival at your farm, will give you a safe arrival of a healthy flock in excellent condition, which is your first profit. From October 2012, the chicks are coming from Pluritons' own hatchery. In combination with the excellent quality of the hatching eggs, this is the base for a vital and healthy day-old chick. The day-old chicks come from worldwide most sold layerbreeds. The day-old chicks have a high maternal immunity against poultry diseases.
In more than 40 counties all over the world, customers can state that Pluriton b.v has proven to be a competent and reliable partner for almost 30 years. Under the Pluriton Group we have our separate Poultry Integration Supplies division, which is specialized in the supply of machineries, equipments and spare-parts for poultry and dairy projects. These products are being exported worldwide, especially to the Middle East, the African Continent and European countries. Our products meet the highest possible requirements in accordance with EU-and OIE regulations. Above this, there is an intensive Monitoring Programme.
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ince last 30 years Kishore Farm Equipment Pvt Ltd (KFEPL) is engaged in the development of new and innovative agricultural products. Today KFEPL stands among the top Indian companies providing poultry equipments. With a motto to provide a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Complete Home for Your Chicksâ&#x20AC;?, KFEPL offers a wide range of poultry equipment including automatic and manual products like feeders, drinkers, gas brooders, incubator, nipple drinking system and pan feeding system. KFEPL is a leading company in the poultry industry and this is based on its unparalleled attention to customers' needs, combined with its superior technological know-how and production capacity. This allows company to develop and offer a broad range of products, tailor-made to help its customers achieve optimum out come in their poultry farm. KFEPL has installed the most modern poultry equipments and is committed to environmental quality and social responsibility. KFEPL is focused on increasing its production capacity by using the world's most advanced technology in order to supply its customers with innovative products and superior technical service. This will allow it to create and supply more new products that help its customers stay at the leading edge. Centrally located in Mumbai, with our dealer network across India, Middle East, Sri Lanka, and African countries and products are been exported to numerous countries including the U.S, Italy, Spain and Asia Pacific countries. MARCH APRIL 2014
Layer Cage: 100% of our Mesh is made out of hot dipped pre-galvanized heavy coated wire which makes it extremely corrosion-resistant. Laboratory Test Certificate for the Zinc Coating of the wire used would be provided along with the material if the customer wishes to check the accuracy of our claims. Wire used for manufacturing the mesh is sturdy yet flexible and ductile in nature which facilitates the fabrication of the mesh to build poultry cages and ensures strength due to bending. Automatic Feeding System: KISHORE has designed an automatic feeding system. Automatic feeding system is a rail movement type of system which can be moved with the winches. Feeding systems can be used for deep litter. It also reduces the labour cost & time. Maintain with high quality. Automatic Nipple Drinking Systems: Specially designed Ziggity watering systems provide broilers & breeder nipple with the right amount of water - without spillage - at every stage of growth. Young birds get the small amount of water they need, while full grown broilers have an ample supply daily. Feed Mixing Controller: A perfectly controlled climate improves poultry performance and your profitability. Efficient control also saves on energy costs for ventilation, heating and lighting. Automatic Egg Packer with Egg Conveyor for Cage: The Speedpack 110 is an egg
packing machine, which packs eggs quickly yet carefully on 30 cell trays. The main characteristic of the Speedpack 110 is its speed, of more than 40,000 eggs per hour, combined with a very compact design. This means that it is possible to easily overview the egg packing room from the checking point. As you are now able to oversee the whole process, more time can be spent on checking the eggs. The Speedpack 110 utilizes an efficient principle, which means that any and each egg only encounters three transfers on its way to the tray. This reduces the risk of hairline cracks to an absolute minimum.
OFFERING A WIDE RANGE OF POULTRY EQUIPMENT
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PRODUCTION PLANTS FOR CHICKEN AND QUAILS PROCESSING
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erderio Impianti (Italy) was founded on 1962 by Mr. Isidoro Verderio who, following a smart inspiration, started the long journey that will lead the company to become a worldwide leader in the design and production plants for quails and rabbits processing. Since 1962 our company has been combining its artisan spirit, to which it has always been faithful in terms of quality and tradition, with the most advanced technological innovations. In the early years the company designed and manufactures poultry picking machines and then, according to the increasing market demand, it developed the first automatic eviscerators. In the early eighties the company created
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the quail sector and in the late eighties the cockerel sector, manufacturing the first completely-automatic eviscerators and then introducing completely automatic processing lines. In the nineties the market lead to develop the rabbit sector: in a few years a series of automatic and extremely reliable machines for rabbit processing were launched. At present company can offer completely- automatic processing lines for rabbits and quails and machinery and equipment to process cockerels, chicken, turkeys, geese, ducks, guinea-fowls, partridges and pigeons. Since 50 years now the company interprets and invents, day by day, more and more rich and prized technological solutions.
Verderio Impianti's staff members daily engage themselves in the accomplishment of their tasks as the ideals of Mr. Isidoro Verderio, the company founder, are their ideals and encourage them to daily look for innovations and new solutions in favor of poultry & rabbit processing automation. Verderio Impianti started its activity designing and manufacturing chicken manual pickers, then enlarged its products range and began offering completely automatic processing lines. Our production covers the whole slaughtering cycle up to capacities of 8000 bph and our completely automatic lines comply with the highest hygiene and safety standards.
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AQUACULTURE
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KVA group is recognized as a pioneer and technology driver in the global aquaculture industry for more than 30 years. Today, the company is the world's largest supplier from single components to large, advanced and tailor made cage farming projects. AKVA group is present in all markets with offices in Norway, Chile, Denmark, Scotland, Iceland, Canada, Vietnam, Australia and Turkey. Plastic Cages: Many have tried to copy these products, but none have managed to match the genuine Polarcirkel designs and quality builds. Plastic cages started out as small single pipe circles, but now our largest models approach 200m circumference, and with floating pipes of 500mm diameter. Both circular and square cage systems are available. Combined with AKVA group´s global sales and service network, the Polarcirkel
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Cage is well proven and recognized worldwide. Steel Cages: Wavemaster is the world's leading supplier of steel cages with close to 12.000 cages delivered since 1985! The cages provide an ideal platform for fish farming. Wide non-slip walkways with high free-board around all sides of the cages allow the operator full flexibility of operation and easy access from cage to cage. This is becoming essential for good husbandry and maintenance. The compactness and simplified mooring arrangements make Wavemaster Steel Cages a very attractive option for many sites. Nets: AKVA group is leading supplier of cage farming nets for both plastic cages and steel cages. We an offer a wide range of fiber nets and non-fiber nets, bird nets for predator protection, catching nets for harvesting and service deals for cleaning and antifouling. The new EcoNet concept is an alternative net solution with
high durability and escape prevention as well as minimum maintenance. All the nets are tailor-made to fit your special location and the local quality demands. Feed Systems: The central feed system concept was invented by AKVA in 1980 and is today the most popular and reliable feed system world wide. The system is suitable for all species feeding on pellets. It is now also fully integrated with camera control, pellet- and environmental sensors and Fishtalk production control software. Net Cleaning Systems: Marine fouling is driven by sunlight and high water temperatures. Therefore, the waterflow through the cages and oxygen level will be reduced. Strong algae growth causes the cage/net to become heavier, which causes stress and in the worst case scenario a breakdown of the cage construction. MARCH APRIL 2014
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ver the last years Egersund Net has expanded greatly with regard to business volume as well as the number of newly established subdivisions. From the modest start in Svanavågen, Egersund, the company now has a number of service departments along the coast of Norway (Egersund, Rabben, Kristiansund, Vevelstad, Brønnøysund, Vesterålen) while the production of new nets takes place in the Lithuanian town Taurage. Each of our subdivisions also keeps various types of special nets, such as roof and container nets, in store for speedy delivery. Recently Egersund Net has established a special fish farming gear shop, at Rabben in the municipality of Austevoll, offering a rich assortment of goods, such as work clothes, HSE gear, chains and mooring equipment. At present Egersund Net is firmly established as a safe supplier and market leader with regard to seine net technology, services and equipment for the fish farming business. Service on fish-farming nets: Egersund Net offers services for the fish farming industry from our modern premises along the norwegain coast. Through our focus on quality and environmental demands, we have installations with high capacity adjusted to the needs of our customers. All our premises are certified according to ISO 9001 and Norwegian Standard 9415. Antifouling of Nets: In our unique antifouling installations we focus on optimizing the effect of various types of antifouling; product safety, environment and HES. MARCH APRIL 2014
PRODUCING FISH FARMING NETS SINCE 1970's The fish farming nets are pre-treated with primer that gives an optimal and longlasting protection of netting and ropes. The primer "glues" the fibres together and creates a stable and homogeneous basis before an antifouling top coating is applied. Self-polishing treatment is then applied as an exterior antifouling of netting and rope. As the antifouling is teared down, the primer will protect the fibres in the netting from fouling and it will keep the strength in the netting. This will also make it easier to wash the nets. Nets which are treated
with our antifouling can be stored for a long time. Egersund Net has produced netting since 1996, and has a modern machinery. Our production is certified according to ISO 9001. Today we have a production capacity on about 1500 tons a year. Egersund offers finished mooring systems for fish farming. Complete packages where everything is completely assembled and certified. Single components as concrete weights, anchors, ropes, chain, shackles and buoys. Competence and solid experience. GULF AGRICULTURE
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MARTEX® - ARBO-EKO/JUTE nursery containers
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utriplus commodities FZCO is one of the leading international commodities trading companies in the feed ingredients and raw material supply in the Middle East. Based in Dubai, Nutriplus is involved in trading, indenting and representing for international exporters and reputed producers of feed commodities in the USA and Europe. “Our major customers are the end users in Livestock farms, Poultry farms - Feed mills in the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan for the last several years” says, Mohammed Haneef, managing director of the company. “In 2013, we expanded our business activities to Sudan, Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Egypt and India. Our recent participations at trade shows of these countries made our market entry easy”. “Respecting our commitment and dedication, our buyers and sellers always trust and keep confidence in us which make us regularity and consistency in our business”. This is due to our past performance which we have achieved through our long term supply chain relationship with our suppliers in international commodity market and buyers in Middle East feed industry. “The major feed raw
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materials and ingredients indenting by us are Yellow corn, Soyabean meal, Feed barley in bulk vessel through MNC commodity originator. From USA we trade and indenting in Soy By Pass protein - Amino Plus, DDGS Distillery Dried Grains, Corn Glutten Meal, Cotton Seed, Fish meal etc regularly for the Middle East Livestock farms and feed mills”, he adds. “Our raw material suppliers occupy the major portion of Total Mix ratio for high yielding milk cows since several years. Our suppliers like Fornazor International Inc USA etc occupy major share of export in their destination since several years we together.” “Bringing the right crop with right season from the traditional farmers in Spain or Italy is our main priority
especially when we deal with the supply of Alfalfa Fodder. Nutriplus Commodities is growing year by year and adding new innovations to its business practice. The company is under expansion and entering into different sectors of market related to Dairy / Poultry and feed industry. We assure you that the year 2014 will be the year for innovations and expansions for new products and markets. We also plan to launch veterinary medicines and vaccine/injections and we are studying the possibility of registering these vaccines with authorities concerned in the country. We can offer you a range of products including feed additives such as Toxin binder, Omega supplements, Toasted full fat soya, Soy Protein concentrates, Udder and hoof hygiene products, functional livestock and poultry equipments such as Fiber glass silos, Poultry nest/cages, Calf Hutch, Milking accessories, Rotary cow comfort brush, Hoof trimming chute, Mini feeder cum sweeping wagon etc. As a parent company, Nutriplus Commodities FZCO has diversified its activities in the distribution of retail speciality food products coming under FMCG sector. Our sister concern, Emirates Gourmet General Trading LLC based in Dubai and is one of the well known
Speciality and innovative fine food import and distribution company in UAE and extending to other gulf countries as well. Vast and wide range of 2500 plus speciality food products are imported by us and launched in Fine Food markets such as Gourmet/Delicatessen concepts in retail, Five star hotels, Airline catering, projects etc. “With a great respect to earth and health, we have recently established another company for healthy food concept. The new company Organic Gourmet General Trading LLC will focus on Organic, Gluten Free, Fat Free, Sugar Free, Cholesterol Free and other healthy natural food products”. “In farm retail sector, we will be expanding small farmers supporting supplies through our company Kansas Forage and Animal Feed Est based in Al Ain Feed market. The year 2014, company's objective is to reach the sector of retail farmers, domestic and household farms by extending its services and to satisy day to day farmers requirements.” A lot of work, dedication and passion is required to fulfill our long term vision, says Mohammed Haneef, the chairman of Nutriplus Group of companies - solely a one man founded, owned and managed company.
أﺣﺼﻞ ﻋﲆ اﻟﺼﻴﻒ ﰲ ﻃﺒﻘﻚ ﻃﻮال اﻟﺴﻨﺔ إن ﻛﻨﺖ ﻣﺎ ﺗﺰال ﺗﻔﺘﻘﺪ ﻧﻜﻬﺔ اﻟﺼﻴﻒ ،وﺷﺬاه ،ﻓﻠﺪﻳﻨﺎ اﻟﺤﻞ اﻷﻣﺜﻞ: ﻗﻢ ﺑﺘﻘﻄﻴﻊ اﻟﺨﻮخ ﻃﺎزﺟﺎ داﺧﻞ اﻟﻌﻠﺒﺔ! ﺷﻬﻲ ،ﺣﻠﻮ اﳌﺬاق – ﻣﻐﺬي ،ﻏﻨﻲ ﺑﺎﻟﱪوﺗني واﻟﻔﻴﺘﺎﻣﻴﻨﺎت ،مثﺮة اﻟﺼﻴﻒ اﻷﺳﺎﺳﻴﺔ ﻫﻨﺎ ،ﺑﺬﻟﻚ ميﻜﻨﻚ اﻟﺘﻠﺬذ ﺑﻬﺎ ﻋﲆ ﻣﺪار اﻟﺴﻨﺔ . ﻗﻢ ﺑﺘﻘﻄﻴﻊ اﻟﺨﻮخ اﳌﻌﻠﺐ ﰲ ﻋﺒﻮة ﻋﻤﻠﻴﺔ ،ميﻜﻨﻚ اﻟﺘﻤﺘﻊ ﺑﻪ ﻛﻮﺟﺒﺔ ﺑﺎردة ﺧﻔﻴﻔﺔ ،إﱃ ﺟﺎﻧﺐ ﺗﻮﻓﺮﻫﺎ ﰲ ﺳﻠﺴﻠﺔ ﻣﻦ اﻟﻨﻜﻬﺎت اﻟﺸﻬﻴﺔ . اﻟﺨﻮخ اﳌﻌﻠﺐ ميﺘﺎز ﺑﻘﻴﻤﺔ ﻏﺬاﺋﻴﺔ ﻋﺎﻟﻴﺔ ،دون اﻟﺤﺎﺟﺔ ﳌﻮاد ﺣﺎﻓﻈﺔ وﻣﻮاد ﻛﻴﻤﻴﺎﺋﻴﺔ ﺿﺎرة .ﻣﻜﻮﻧﺎﺗﻬﺎ اﻟﻐﺬاﺋﻴﺔ اﻟﺼﺎﻟﺤﺔ ﺣﺘﻰ ﻋﺎﻣني ﺑﻌﺪ اﻟﺘﻌﻠﻴﺐ .ﻣﺜﺎﻟﻴﺔ ﻟﻬﺆﻻء اﻟﺬي ﻳﺮاﻗﺒﻮن ﺣﻤﻴﺘﻬﻢ ،إﻧﻬﺎ ﺗﻌﻄﻲ وﺣﺪات ﻛﺎﻟﻮري ﺑﺴﻴﻄﺔ وﻛﻤﻴﺔ ﻛﺒرية ﻣﻦ اﻟﻔﻴﺘﺎﻣﻴﻨﺎت . ﻳﻮﺟﺪ ﺑﺮﻧﺎﻣﺞ ﺟﺪﻳﺪ ﻣﺪﻋﻮﻣﺎ ﻣﻦ ﻗﺒﻞ اﻹﺗﺤﺎد اﻷوريب واﻟﻴﻮﻧﺎن ﻳﻘﺪم ﻟﻚ اﻟﺨﻮخ اﻷوريب اﳌﻌﻠﺐ .اﻟﱪﻧﺎﻣﺞ ) اﻹﺟﺮاءات اﳌﻌﻠﻮﻣﺎﺗﻴﺔ واﻟﱰوﻳﺠﻴﺔ ﻟﻠﻔﻮاﻛﻪ اﳌﻌﻠﺒﺔ ﰲ دول اﻟﻌﺎمل اﻟﺜﺎﻟﺚ ) روﺳﻴﺎ – أوﻛﺮاﻧﻴﺎ ،اﻹﻣﺎرات اﻟﻌﺮﺑﻴﺔ اﳌﺘﺤﺪة ( ،اﻟﺬي ﺑﺪأ ﰲ ﻣﺎرس 2011و ﺳﻴﻜﺘﻤﻞ ﺧﻼل ٣ﺳﻨﻮات .ﺳﻠﺴﻠﺔ إﺟﺮاءات ﻟﺘﺜﻘﻴﻒ اﳌﺴﺘﻬﻠﻚ ﻗﺪ ﺗﺤﻘﻘﺖ ﺧﻼل اﻹﻃﺎر اﻟﻌﻤﲇ ﻟﻠﱪﻧﺎﻣﺞ .ﻣﺘﻀﻤﻨﺎ اﻹﻋﻼم اﻹﻟﻜﱰوين اﳌﻄﺒﻮع ،اﳌﺸﺎرﻛﺔ ﰲ اﳌﻌﺎرض اﻟﺪوﻟﻴﺔ ،إﱃ ﺟﺎﻧﺐ اﻟﱰوﻳﺞ واﻹﻋﻼن .ﻫﺪف اﻟﱪﻧﺎﻣﺞ إﻋﻼم اﳌﺴﺘﻬﻠﻚ ﻋﻦ اﻟﻘﻴﻤﺔ اﻟﻐﺬاﺋﻴﺔ اﻟﻌﺎﻟﻴﺔ ﻟﻠﺨﻮخ .اﳌﻨﻈﻤﺔ ﺻﺎﺣﺒﺔ اﳌﻘﱰح ﻫﻲ ﻓﻴﻨﻮس ﻗﺮوورس ).(Venus Growers ﻃﺮﻳﻘﺔ إﻧﺘﺎج اﻟﺴﺎدة ئ /ﻓﻴﻨﻮس ﻓﺮوورس( ﺗﻮاﻓﻖ ﺟﻤﻴﻊ اﳌﻮاﺻﻔﺎت اﳌﻮﺿﻮﻋﺔ ﻣﻦ ﻗﺒﻞ اﻹﺗﺤﺎد اﻷوريب ﻋﻦ ﺳﻼﻣﺔ اﻟﻄﻌﺎم واﻟﺼﺤﺔ . ﺗﺄﺳﺴﺖ ﻓﻴﻨﻮس ﻗﺮوورس ﰲ ﻋﺎم 1964ﻛﺈﺗﺤﺎد ﻣﻨﺘﺠني ﰲ ﻓريﻳﺎ ،إﻣﺎﺛﻴﺎ ﰲ اﻟﻴﻮﻧﺎن .اﻟﻴﻮم ،اﻷرﻗﺎم اﻟﺘﻌﺎوﻧﻴﺔ ﻟﻠـ 552ﻋﻀﻮا واﻟﻌﺪد اﻟﻬﺎﺋﻞ ﻟﻸﺷﺨﺎص اﳌﻮﺳﻤﻴني اﻟﺪامئني .إﻧﻬﺎ ﺗﻨﺘﺞ ﺳﻠﺴﻠﺔ ﻣﻦ ﻣﻨﺘﺠﺎت اﳌﻌﺘﻤﺪة ﻋﲆ اﻟﻔﻮاﻛﻪ وﻣﻨﺘﺠﺎﺗﻬﺎ .اﻷﻛرث ﺷﻴﻮﻋﺎ ﰲ اﳌﻨﺘﺠﺎت ﻫﻮ ﻣﻜﻮﻧﺎت اﻟﺨﻮخ ﰲ ﻋﺒﻮات ﻋﻤﻠﻴﺔ ﻣﺘﻨﻮﻋﺔ ) .ﻣﻌﺪن أو ﺑﻼﺳﺘﻴﻚ ﺷﻔﺎف ( واﻷﺣﺠﺎم ﻣﻨﺎﺳﺒﺔ ﻷي إﺳﺘﺨﺪام .
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