Cermaq ASA presented at Pareto Securities in Oslo on June 14th, 2012. The presentation highlighted that aquaculture is a sustainable way to meet the growing global demand for protein as wild fish populations are overexploited. Cermaq is a global salmon farmer with operations in Chile, Norway, Canada, and Scotland. In 2011, Cermaq had record operating results and cash flow. The company's EWOS feed division also had its best year ever with strong volume growth. Cermaq maintains a solid financial position with low debt levels. The outlook for 2012 forecasts continued volume growth across Cermaq's operations.
Climate Change Impact and Vulnerability Assessment for Socio-Economics of LMBMekong ARCC
The document summarizes key socioeconomic trends and drivers affecting livelihoods in the Lower Mekong Basin, including rapid population growth, urbanization, rising food and commodity prices, and the increasing commercialization of agriculture. It analyzes how these factors impact rural poverty, livelihoods, and food security. The document then focuses on Mondulkiri Province in Cambodia, describing its socioeconomic characteristics, household livelihood activities, and vulnerability to climate impacts on health, infrastructure, and productive sectors like agriculture, fisheries, and livestock that support livelihoods.
Volatility in primary fuel prices is driven by global supply and demand factors. Crude oil prices have historically fluctuated widely based on changes in the global economy, inventory levels, geopolitics, and other unpredictable events. Coal prices are also becoming more volatile due to increasing Chinese and Indian demand. Long-term LNG prices are expected to depend on oil indexation and Henry Hub natural gas prices. Domestic fuel prices in India will likely increase to accommodate more difficult exploration and production activities. Fuel consumers should diversify contracts across price indices and invest in integrated supply chains to manage volatility risks.
Biodiesel Opportunities in the SoutheastETCleanFuels
This document provides an overview of a presentation on biodiesel opportunities in the Southeast United States. The agenda includes discussions on biodiesel basics, federal and state policies supporting biodiesel, infrastructure, blending economics, and an overview of Renewable Energy Group. The presentation aims to educate attendees on biodiesel production from multiple feedstocks, federal drivers like the Renewable Fuel Standard and blenders tax credit, state-level incentives and mandates, and how renewable identification numbers work to help obligated parties meet requirements.
Poster106: Profitable smallholder beef production in Vietnam forages - enabli...CIAT
1) This document discusses the evolution of a project in Vietnam that introduced forage crops to smallholder farmers to improve cattle production. Between 2000-2009, adoption of forages increased from 20 to nearly 2,500 households.
2) The project's focus shifted over time from evaluating forages to improving cattle production through feeding, and then to building market-oriented cattle production and scaling out innovations. This enabled farmers to transition from traditional to market-oriented cattle rearing.
3) Key outcomes included farmers changing cattle management practices like fattening, adopting larger cattle breeds, and increased household incomes from cattle. The stakeholder partnerships also grew in complexity over time to support scaling out beyond research stations.
The document summarizes a summit held by Summit Utilities, Inc. (SUI) in October 2012. SUI is a natural gas utility holding company that owns subsidiaries providing distribution services in several states. It manages over $260 million in assets and is owned by a private equity infrastructure fund. The summit discussed SUI's strategy of expanding gas distribution services and the economic, community and environmental benefits of increased access to natural gas.
The document provides an overview of Petrobras' financial results for the first quarter of 2007. Some key points:
- Oil and gas production decreased 1.2% domestically due to scheduled platform maintenance, while international production fell 3% due to unrest in Ecuador.
- Revenue fell 5.2% from the previous quarter due to lower sales volumes and oil prices. Operating profit rose 15% through cost reductions.
- Net income declined 20.6% to R$4.1 billion, impacted by higher financial expenses from currency fluctuations and an absence of tax benefits from the prior quarter.
- Investments totaled R$8.3 billion, with 48% toward E&P and 23
1) The document discusses trends in the US Air Force budget, including uncertainty caused by differences between requested and enacted budgets as well as potential additional cuts due to debt issues.
2) It outlines Air Force acquisition priorities such as the KC-46A, F-35, Long Range Bomber, and improving ISR and space efficiencies.
3) Guidelines are presented for improving services acquisition, incentivizing industry productivity and innovation, reducing non-productive processes, and promoting real competition.
Climate Change Impact and Vulnerability Assessment for Socio-Economics of LMBMekong ARCC
The document summarizes key socioeconomic trends and drivers affecting livelihoods in the Lower Mekong Basin, including rapid population growth, urbanization, rising food and commodity prices, and the increasing commercialization of agriculture. It analyzes how these factors impact rural poverty, livelihoods, and food security. The document then focuses on Mondulkiri Province in Cambodia, describing its socioeconomic characteristics, household livelihood activities, and vulnerability to climate impacts on health, infrastructure, and productive sectors like agriculture, fisheries, and livestock that support livelihoods.
Volatility in primary fuel prices is driven by global supply and demand factors. Crude oil prices have historically fluctuated widely based on changes in the global economy, inventory levels, geopolitics, and other unpredictable events. Coal prices are also becoming more volatile due to increasing Chinese and Indian demand. Long-term LNG prices are expected to depend on oil indexation and Henry Hub natural gas prices. Domestic fuel prices in India will likely increase to accommodate more difficult exploration and production activities. Fuel consumers should diversify contracts across price indices and invest in integrated supply chains to manage volatility risks.
Biodiesel Opportunities in the SoutheastETCleanFuels
This document provides an overview of a presentation on biodiesel opportunities in the Southeast United States. The agenda includes discussions on biodiesel basics, federal and state policies supporting biodiesel, infrastructure, blending economics, and an overview of Renewable Energy Group. The presentation aims to educate attendees on biodiesel production from multiple feedstocks, federal drivers like the Renewable Fuel Standard and blenders tax credit, state-level incentives and mandates, and how renewable identification numbers work to help obligated parties meet requirements.
Poster106: Profitable smallholder beef production in Vietnam forages - enabli...CIAT
1) This document discusses the evolution of a project in Vietnam that introduced forage crops to smallholder farmers to improve cattle production. Between 2000-2009, adoption of forages increased from 20 to nearly 2,500 households.
2) The project's focus shifted over time from evaluating forages to improving cattle production through feeding, and then to building market-oriented cattle production and scaling out innovations. This enabled farmers to transition from traditional to market-oriented cattle rearing.
3) Key outcomes included farmers changing cattle management practices like fattening, adopting larger cattle breeds, and increased household incomes from cattle. The stakeholder partnerships also grew in complexity over time to support scaling out beyond research stations.
The document summarizes a summit held by Summit Utilities, Inc. (SUI) in October 2012. SUI is a natural gas utility holding company that owns subsidiaries providing distribution services in several states. It manages over $260 million in assets and is owned by a private equity infrastructure fund. The summit discussed SUI's strategy of expanding gas distribution services and the economic, community and environmental benefits of increased access to natural gas.
The document provides an overview of Petrobras' financial results for the first quarter of 2007. Some key points:
- Oil and gas production decreased 1.2% domestically due to scheduled platform maintenance, while international production fell 3% due to unrest in Ecuador.
- Revenue fell 5.2% from the previous quarter due to lower sales volumes and oil prices. Operating profit rose 15% through cost reductions.
- Net income declined 20.6% to R$4.1 billion, impacted by higher financial expenses from currency fluctuations and an absence of tax benefits from the prior quarter.
- Investments totaled R$8.3 billion, with 48% toward E&P and 23
1) The document discusses trends in the US Air Force budget, including uncertainty caused by differences between requested and enacted budgets as well as potential additional cuts due to debt issues.
2) It outlines Air Force acquisition priorities such as the KC-46A, F-35, Long Range Bomber, and improving ISR and space efficiencies.
3) Guidelines are presented for improving services acquisition, incentivizing industry productivity and innovation, reducing non-productive processes, and promoting real competition.
1) Navistar supports the use of biodiesel blends up to B5 and recommends blends up to B20 if they meet ASTM and EMA specifications.
2) Biodiesel blends have different characteristics than diesel fuel and require specific storage, handling, and maintenance practices to avoid fuel system problems.
3) Biodiesel blends can provide emissions benefits but may increase NOx levels in some engines; impacts depend on the engine and technology.
"8º Foro Latibex - Petrobras Overview – Petroleum, Gas and Petrochemical”Petrobras
Petrobras is an integrated energy company operating in oil exploration, production, refining, and petrochemicals. It has significant upstream and downstream operations both within Brazil and internationally. The company's 2007-2011 business plan includes $87.1 billion in investments, with 56% going to exploration and production projects. Some of the major projects over this period aim to boost Brazil's oil production capacity substantially through new offshore oil field developments and production platforms.
The 10th Annual Latin American Conference hosted by Santander will take place from January 17-20, 2006 in Acapulco, Mexico. Raul Adalberto de Campos, the Investor Relations Executive Manager for Petrobras, will present at the conference. The presentation may contain forecasts about future events involving risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from expectations. Petrobras is not obligated to update any forecasts based on new information.
Market Square aims to revitalize the failed Fashion Square Mall site through placemaking principles. It seeks to reconnect the site to the surrounding communities of Audubon Park and Baldwin Park by making the area more pedestrian-friendly and introducing mixed-use development with housing, offices, retail, and community spaces. The project emphasizes creating a sense of community through hosting public events celebrating local food, arts, and bike culture to bring people together.
"Latin America Perspectives and Opportunities"Petrobras
1) Petrobras is Brazil's state-controlled oil company that is market-oriented and profitable. It had the highest trading volume on the NYSE of any company in 2006.
2) While controlled by the Brazilian government, Petrobras complies with international governance standards and operates internationally, using advanced technologies.
3) Petrobras' investment plan from 2007-2011 is $87.1 billion, with 56% going to upstream oil and gas production as Brazil aims to become self-sufficient in oil.
Climate Change and Agriculture: Building Resilience Through Better Water Management in Southern Africa
David Molden
International Water
Management Institute
Smith Electric Vehicles is the world's largest provider of commercial electric vehicles with thousands of vehicles on the road and over 90 years of experience. They have manufacturing facilities in the US, UK, and New York. They offer two vehicle platforms, Newton and Edison, across different vehicle classes and configurations. Their vehicles provide maintenance and fuel savings compared to diesel equivalents and have a favorable total life cost. Several large fleet customers have supported electrifying their fleets due to the operational cost savings that Smith Electric Vehicles can provide.
This document discusses the benefits of biodiesel fuel. It provides 10 key reasons why customers are using biodiesel, including that it is categorized as an advanced biofuel under the Renewable Fuel Standard, has significantly lower carbon emissions than petroleum diesel, has a high energy balance returning over 5 units of energy for every 1 unit used to produce it, and supports sustainability and energy security by providing a domestic fuel source. The document is intended to educate technicians and customers on the technical and environmental benefits of biodiesel.
Effect of Primary Fuels on the Availability and Cost of Power in IndiaIPPAI
Total cost of power (Rs/kWh) 6.33 6.94 7.54 8.14
Savings compared to real cost 2.04 1.43 0.83 0.23
Even at $14/mmbtu LNG price, cost is lower than real cost of power. LNG provides reliable and
economic solution to meet peak demand.
22
Requisite policy/regulatory initiatives
23
Requisite policy/regulatory initiatives
1. Gas grid development and connectivity to all gas based power plants
2. Pricing freedom to gas based power plants to operate as peaking stations
3. Priority sector
valero energy Credit Suisse Energy Summit - February 5, 2009finance2
The document discusses the current state of the energy markets and the need for an economic recovery. It notes that U.S. employment and freight shipment numbers are declining sharply. Demand for petroleum has also weakened substantially, leading to excess refining capacity. The document predicts OPEC will cut crude oil production to support prices, and that low oil prices are beneficial for economic recovery and future demand growth. U.S. gasoline inventories are currently in surplus relative to demand.
1) The document analyzes the global and national mitigation costs of alternative metrics for comparing greenhouse gases like 100-year global warming potentials (GWPs) and global temperature change potentials (GTPs).
2) It finds that while alternative metrics address some issues with GWPs, fixed 100-year GTPs are even less cost-effective than GWPs globally. Time-dependent GTPs that focus on temperature change in 2100 could be more cost-effective.
3) For New Zealand, the economic implications of alternative metrics depend on assumptions about agriculture emissions reductions and global climate policy scenarios more than the metrics alone.
The document discusses Hugh Grant's presentation at the Sanford Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on May 28, 2008. It includes forward-looking statements about Monsanto's financial projections and products, along with risks and uncertainties. The presentation then provides an overview of changing global supply and demand dynamics in agriculture and opportunities to optimize corn yields around the world.
Feedlot operators have reduced cattle placements by almost 1.3 million head since June due to sharply higher feed costs from drought-driven increases in corn, wheat, and other feed prices. Analysts expect the USDA report on Friday will show placements down 12.7% in October from a year ago and marketings up 2.6%, reducing the cattle on feed inventory by 5.4% or 640,000 head from 2011 levels. The rapid decline in placements implies significantly fewer cattle will be available for marketing in the second quarter of 2013.
The document discusses the benefits of meditation for reducing stress and anxiety. Regular meditation practice can calm the mind and help prevent worrying thoughts. By focusing on the present moment rather than concerns about the past or future, meditation allows people to deal with challenges in a calm, balanced way.
The document outlines the frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the iHOUSEweb Reseller Program. Key details include:
- Resellers are paid 20-35% of monthly costs for signups they refer for up to 24 months, with higher percentages for more accounts.
- A one-time $200 setup fee covers producing the Reseller Kit and tracking tools.
- iHOUSEweb provides marketing resources like a customized signup page and flyer to help track and promote signups.
- Payments are issued on the 15th of each month if the reseller's earnings exceed $100, rolling over smaller amounts until reaching $100.
- iHOUSEweb handles customer support and MLS
- Ten Peaks Coffee Company Inc. owns Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Company Inc. (SWDCC), a premium green coffee decaffeinator located in Burnaby, BC.
- In Q1 2015, SWDCC saw processing volumes grow 27% over Q1 2014, with strong growth in the US market for specialty and super premium coffee.
- Ten Peaks plans to expand the capacity of its decaffeination facility to keep up with growing demand, through a multi-stage expansion over the next 12 months.
Super computadora dell precision t7500EDER_ENRIQUE
La Dell Precision T7500 es una supercomputadora diseñada para brindar un alto rendimiento y capacidad de ampliación. Cuenta con los últimos procesadores Intel Xeon de cuatro núcleos, hasta 192 GB de memoria y 7,5 TB de almacenamiento, así como opciones para tarjetas gráficas avanzadas. Su arquitectura Intel de alto rendimiento y diseño eficiente le permiten funcionar de manera silenciosa incluso con tareas exigentes, al tiempo que cumple con estándares de eficiencia energética.
HyperZoom is a zoomable interface for mobile advertisements in webpages and aplications. It was first tested on the iPhone at the start of 2008. This was before Microsoft Research published its Deep Zoom app called SeaDragon. We explored the possibilities of Deep Zoom navigation for baby interfaces like mobile phones (for iPhone and Android) in both web browsing and use in applications, where small ads can be become rich advertisements.
MPH Ventures plans to acquire a 20% equity stake in Travelucion, a Cuba-focused travel media and online booking company, to capitalize on growing tourism to Cuba following diplomatic normalization between the US and Cuba. Travelucion owns a portfolio of Cuba-related websites and online assets that drive over 30 million annual visitors and generates revenues of $1.3-1.9 million annually. The investment aims to expand Travelucion's offerings to accommodate increased American travel to Cuba and realize growth potential through technology applications and marketing initiatives.
Kjell Bjordal - Head Ewos Group/COO Feed Cermaq - Status and development in s...Norwegian Seafood Council
This document discusses the status and outlook of the salmonid feed production industry in 2012. It provides an overview of Cermaq, one of the world's largest producers of salmonid feed, and its EWOS division. It then discusses trends in the global feed and raw material markets, noting expectations for stability in prices. The document emphasizes the value of using functional feeds to improve fish growth and performance, even in a market with low salmon prices. Functional feeds can increase production volume and lower costs per kilo produced through faster growth rates and improved feed efficiency.
Aquaculture and environment: Sustainability issues_Dr Padmakumar (The Kerala ...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr Padmakumar, Professor and Associate Director of Research, KAU, RARS, Kumarakom made at the Kerala Environment Congress organised by the Centre for Environment and Development explains the possibilities of different fish farming practices relevant to Kerala
1) Navistar supports the use of biodiesel blends up to B5 and recommends blends up to B20 if they meet ASTM and EMA specifications.
2) Biodiesel blends have different characteristics than diesel fuel and require specific storage, handling, and maintenance practices to avoid fuel system problems.
3) Biodiesel blends can provide emissions benefits but may increase NOx levels in some engines; impacts depend on the engine and technology.
"8º Foro Latibex - Petrobras Overview – Petroleum, Gas and Petrochemical”Petrobras
Petrobras is an integrated energy company operating in oil exploration, production, refining, and petrochemicals. It has significant upstream and downstream operations both within Brazil and internationally. The company's 2007-2011 business plan includes $87.1 billion in investments, with 56% going to exploration and production projects. Some of the major projects over this period aim to boost Brazil's oil production capacity substantially through new offshore oil field developments and production platforms.
The 10th Annual Latin American Conference hosted by Santander will take place from January 17-20, 2006 in Acapulco, Mexico. Raul Adalberto de Campos, the Investor Relations Executive Manager for Petrobras, will present at the conference. The presentation may contain forecasts about future events involving risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from expectations. Petrobras is not obligated to update any forecasts based on new information.
Market Square aims to revitalize the failed Fashion Square Mall site through placemaking principles. It seeks to reconnect the site to the surrounding communities of Audubon Park and Baldwin Park by making the area more pedestrian-friendly and introducing mixed-use development with housing, offices, retail, and community spaces. The project emphasizes creating a sense of community through hosting public events celebrating local food, arts, and bike culture to bring people together.
"Latin America Perspectives and Opportunities"Petrobras
1) Petrobras is Brazil's state-controlled oil company that is market-oriented and profitable. It had the highest trading volume on the NYSE of any company in 2006.
2) While controlled by the Brazilian government, Petrobras complies with international governance standards and operates internationally, using advanced technologies.
3) Petrobras' investment plan from 2007-2011 is $87.1 billion, with 56% going to upstream oil and gas production as Brazil aims to become self-sufficient in oil.
Climate Change and Agriculture: Building Resilience Through Better Water Management in Southern Africa
David Molden
International Water
Management Institute
Smith Electric Vehicles is the world's largest provider of commercial electric vehicles with thousands of vehicles on the road and over 90 years of experience. They have manufacturing facilities in the US, UK, and New York. They offer two vehicle platforms, Newton and Edison, across different vehicle classes and configurations. Their vehicles provide maintenance and fuel savings compared to diesel equivalents and have a favorable total life cost. Several large fleet customers have supported electrifying their fleets due to the operational cost savings that Smith Electric Vehicles can provide.
This document discusses the benefits of biodiesel fuel. It provides 10 key reasons why customers are using biodiesel, including that it is categorized as an advanced biofuel under the Renewable Fuel Standard, has significantly lower carbon emissions than petroleum diesel, has a high energy balance returning over 5 units of energy for every 1 unit used to produce it, and supports sustainability and energy security by providing a domestic fuel source. The document is intended to educate technicians and customers on the technical and environmental benefits of biodiesel.
Effect of Primary Fuels on the Availability and Cost of Power in IndiaIPPAI
Total cost of power (Rs/kWh) 6.33 6.94 7.54 8.14
Savings compared to real cost 2.04 1.43 0.83 0.23
Even at $14/mmbtu LNG price, cost is lower than real cost of power. LNG provides reliable and
economic solution to meet peak demand.
22
Requisite policy/regulatory initiatives
23
Requisite policy/regulatory initiatives
1. Gas grid development and connectivity to all gas based power plants
2. Pricing freedom to gas based power plants to operate as peaking stations
3. Priority sector
valero energy Credit Suisse Energy Summit - February 5, 2009finance2
The document discusses the current state of the energy markets and the need for an economic recovery. It notes that U.S. employment and freight shipment numbers are declining sharply. Demand for petroleum has also weakened substantially, leading to excess refining capacity. The document predicts OPEC will cut crude oil production to support prices, and that low oil prices are beneficial for economic recovery and future demand growth. U.S. gasoline inventories are currently in surplus relative to demand.
1) The document analyzes the global and national mitigation costs of alternative metrics for comparing greenhouse gases like 100-year global warming potentials (GWPs) and global temperature change potentials (GTPs).
2) It finds that while alternative metrics address some issues with GWPs, fixed 100-year GTPs are even less cost-effective than GWPs globally. Time-dependent GTPs that focus on temperature change in 2100 could be more cost-effective.
3) For New Zealand, the economic implications of alternative metrics depend on assumptions about agriculture emissions reductions and global climate policy scenarios more than the metrics alone.
The document discusses Hugh Grant's presentation at the Sanford Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on May 28, 2008. It includes forward-looking statements about Monsanto's financial projections and products, along with risks and uncertainties. The presentation then provides an overview of changing global supply and demand dynamics in agriculture and opportunities to optimize corn yields around the world.
Feedlot operators have reduced cattle placements by almost 1.3 million head since June due to sharply higher feed costs from drought-driven increases in corn, wheat, and other feed prices. Analysts expect the USDA report on Friday will show placements down 12.7% in October from a year ago and marketings up 2.6%, reducing the cattle on feed inventory by 5.4% or 640,000 head from 2011 levels. The rapid decline in placements implies significantly fewer cattle will be available for marketing in the second quarter of 2013.
The document discusses the benefits of meditation for reducing stress and anxiety. Regular meditation practice can calm the mind and help prevent worrying thoughts. By focusing on the present moment rather than concerns about the past or future, meditation allows people to deal with challenges in a calm, balanced way.
The document outlines the frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the iHOUSEweb Reseller Program. Key details include:
- Resellers are paid 20-35% of monthly costs for signups they refer for up to 24 months, with higher percentages for more accounts.
- A one-time $200 setup fee covers producing the Reseller Kit and tracking tools.
- iHOUSEweb provides marketing resources like a customized signup page and flyer to help track and promote signups.
- Payments are issued on the 15th of each month if the reseller's earnings exceed $100, rolling over smaller amounts until reaching $100.
- iHOUSEweb handles customer support and MLS
- Ten Peaks Coffee Company Inc. owns Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Company Inc. (SWDCC), a premium green coffee decaffeinator located in Burnaby, BC.
- In Q1 2015, SWDCC saw processing volumes grow 27% over Q1 2014, with strong growth in the US market for specialty and super premium coffee.
- Ten Peaks plans to expand the capacity of its decaffeination facility to keep up with growing demand, through a multi-stage expansion over the next 12 months.
Super computadora dell precision t7500EDER_ENRIQUE
La Dell Precision T7500 es una supercomputadora diseñada para brindar un alto rendimiento y capacidad de ampliación. Cuenta con los últimos procesadores Intel Xeon de cuatro núcleos, hasta 192 GB de memoria y 7,5 TB de almacenamiento, así como opciones para tarjetas gráficas avanzadas. Su arquitectura Intel de alto rendimiento y diseño eficiente le permiten funcionar de manera silenciosa incluso con tareas exigentes, al tiempo que cumple con estándares de eficiencia energética.
HyperZoom is a zoomable interface for mobile advertisements in webpages and aplications. It was first tested on the iPhone at the start of 2008. This was before Microsoft Research published its Deep Zoom app called SeaDragon. We explored the possibilities of Deep Zoom navigation for baby interfaces like mobile phones (for iPhone and Android) in both web browsing and use in applications, where small ads can be become rich advertisements.
MPH Ventures plans to acquire a 20% equity stake in Travelucion, a Cuba-focused travel media and online booking company, to capitalize on growing tourism to Cuba following diplomatic normalization between the US and Cuba. Travelucion owns a portfolio of Cuba-related websites and online assets that drive over 30 million annual visitors and generates revenues of $1.3-1.9 million annually. The investment aims to expand Travelucion's offerings to accommodate increased American travel to Cuba and realize growth potential through technology applications and marketing initiatives.
Kjell Bjordal - Head Ewos Group/COO Feed Cermaq - Status and development in s...Norwegian Seafood Council
This document discusses the status and outlook of the salmonid feed production industry in 2012. It provides an overview of Cermaq, one of the world's largest producers of salmonid feed, and its EWOS division. It then discusses trends in the global feed and raw material markets, noting expectations for stability in prices. The document emphasizes the value of using functional feeds to improve fish growth and performance, even in a market with low salmon prices. Functional feeds can increase production volume and lower costs per kilo produced through faster growth rates and improved feed efficiency.
Aquaculture and environment: Sustainability issues_Dr Padmakumar (The Kerala ...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr Padmakumar, Professor and Associate Director of Research, KAU, RARS, Kumarakom made at the Kerala Environment Congress organised by the Centre for Environment and Development explains the possibilities of different fish farming practices relevant to Kerala
Introduction of short duration pulses into rice-based cropping systems in wes...ACIAR
This document summarizes a project in Bangladesh that aims to introduce short duration pulses like lentils and peas into rice-based cropping systems to increase pulse production. The project is a collaboration between universities and research organizations in Bangladesh and Australia. It plans to widen the window between rice crops and use techniques like relay cropping and early maturing varieties to grow pulses. Initial findings showed pulses can be grown before or after rice. Constraints identified were waterlogging and diseases. Potential future collaborations discussed other countries and projects addressing similar cropping patterns and climate change adaptation.
Dr. John Patience - Growth and development implications of marketing pigs at ...John Blue
1. The document discusses trends in pork production from 1975-2009 showing increases in sow productivity, litter size, and market weight. Using 2009 production levels, it would require 8.7 million additional sows compared to 1975 to produce the same amount of pork.
2. It reviews changes in US market hog live weights, dressed weights, and dressing percentages over time as weights have increased from 1974 to present. Body composition, growth rates, and feed efficiency are also influenced by heavier market weights.
3. The author concludes that while heavier weights reduce unit costs, they impact many production aspects and require support from genetics, nutrition, and management improvements. Current economic conditions may put pressure on market weights but this will change over
The document discusses the potential for aquaculture in the MENA region to meet the demand for animal source foods. It notes that aquaculture is the only option for increasing the supply of fish, as capture fisheries production has stagnated. Egypt currently produces the most aquaculture in the region, with tilapia as the dominant species farmed. Aquaculture has increased Egypt's per capita fish supply and contributed to food and nutrition security by providing an affordable source of protein and nutrients. The document argues Egypt has high potential to further contribute to regional food security through continued aquaculture growth.
Eddie Allison (WorldFish) Low carbon animal protein? Life-cycle analysis of smallholder aquaculture value-chain (presentation from Mitigation session at CCAFS Science Workshop, December 2010)
Gerard owns a dairy farm in California that produces 200,000 pounds of milk per day from his herd of 2,500 cows. He faces increasing costs and volatile milk prices, making it difficult to ensure profitability. The dairy industry has consolidated over time as farms have grown larger to take advantage of economies of scale, though Gerard receives the monthly "mailbox price" for his milk and has no control over the price. He is seeking ways to hedge against the volatility of milk prices and ensure the sustainability of his family farm.
þorsteinn Ingi Sigfússon at Innovation Forum in Reykjavik, May 2012Nordic Innovation
The document discusses greening Icelandic industries through more environmentally friendly practices. It analyzes how Icelandic industry and municipalities can be made more sustainable, such as improving energy efficiency and reducing waste. Specific greening actions proposed include using renewable energy to power hydrogen production and developing carbon capture and storage technologies. The goal is for Iceland to become a fully renewable energy economy in the near future.
This document summarizes food consumption trends and projections for China's food import needs by 2020. It finds that as consumer incomes have risen, consumption of grains has decreased while consumption of higher value foods like meat and dairy has increased. Large gaps exist between rural and urban consumption as well as low and high income groups. Projections show China's import needs for foods like soybeans, wheat and corn will continue rising through 2020 as consumption outpaces production, while meat production may meet or exceed demand.
Watershed conservation-based market oriented commodity development: A move to...ILRI
Poster prepared by Gebremedhin Woldewahid, Berhanu Gebremedhin, Dirk Hoekstra and Azage Tegegne for Tropentag 2012: Resilience of Agricultural Systems against Crises, Gottingen, Germany, 19-21 September 2012.
Farmers in Transition Towards Sustainability: How Can We Speed Up the Process...WorldFish
This document discusses how to speed up the transition of farmers towards sustainability. It provides an overview of WorldFish's perspective and experiences in developing aquaculture value chains that produce food for the poor while reducing environmental harm. The challenges of achieving sector sustainability across social, economic and environmental dimensions are highlighted. The document examines certification trajectories as one approach and emphasizes the need for inclusive, multi-dimensional solutions considering different scales, species and systems.
The document summarizes projections from the 2011-2020 OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook report. It finds that global agricultural production and trade will increase over the projection period, driven by population and income growth in developing countries. Commodity prices are projected to remain higher on average than the previous decade. Production growth will concentrate in developing regions like Latin America and Eastern Europe, while trade of many agricultural products like vegetable oils and rice is expected to rise 10-30%.
More milk by and for the poor: Adapting dairy market Hubs for pro-poor small...ILRI
This document discusses a project to help smallholder dairy farmers in Tanzania by adapting dairy market hubs. The project will assess the current dairy sector, identify ways to promote pro-poor development, and pilot interventions over 5 years. During the first inception year, the project will assess the sector, develop a strategy to strengthen policies supporting smallholders, and identify sites to pilot best practices adapted to Tanzania. The goal is to make the dairy sector more inclusive of the rural poor through market access and organizational options.
The document discusses challenges in reducing fish meal in shrimp feeds. It notes that:
1. Aquaculture is the largest consumer of fish meal, using over 3 million metric tons in 2006.
2. Fish meal use in shrimp feeds has reduced from 28% in 1995 to 12% in 2010 as producers seek more sustainable options due to stagnant fish meal supplies and rising prices.
3. Major challenges for feed formulators include keeping costs low while maintaining feed quality and performance, as well as innovating to track advancements in sustainable alternatives to fish meal.
WWF is working to develop sustainable standards for aquaculture through a multi-stakeholder initiative called the Aquaculture Dialogues. The standards aim to measurably reduce the environmental and social impacts of aquaculture, including issues like mangrove loss, antibiotic use, and loss of biodiversity. WWF plans to establish an independent certification body called the Aquaculture Stewardship Council to provide certification and a consumer label for farms that meet the new standards. The ASC is in the initial development phase and aims to be operational by 2011.
Brasil Ecodiesel reported financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2007, with sales volume up 103% over the previous quarter. The company's biodiesel production capacity expanded to 800,000 cubic meters per year across four operational transesterification plants. Revenues increased 100% to R$61.1 million compared to the previous quarter, though the company reported a net loss of R$0.5 million. The number of farming families in Brasil Ecodiesel's supply network expanded by 71.9% over the previous quarter.
Presentations for CTA/WUR Inception Workshop on “Mainstreaming Tertiary Education in ACP ARD Policy Processes: Increasing Food Supply and Reducing Hunger”
Unilever sustainable living plan and allanblackia projectekuenzi
The document discusses Unilever's Sustainable Living Plan and the Allanblackia project. The Sustainable Living Plan aims to halve the environmental footprint of Unilever's products while helping over 1 billion people improve their health and well-being by 2020. As part of sourcing raw materials sustainably, Unilever formed a partnership over 10 years ago to develop the Allanblackia tree for its oil. The partnership involves over 30 organizations and aims to create a long-term sustainable business in Africa producing over 10,000 tons of Allanblackia oil annually by 2020 to meet market needs. Achievements so far include planting trials in Ghana, Tanzania, and Nigeria, but challenges remain in fully establishing infrastructure and up
8 20121127 round table fisheries ms kathrine michalsenInnovation Norway
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The document summarizes Cypress Development Corp's Clayton Valley lithium project in Nevada. Key points include:
- A Preliminary Economic Assessment shows promising economics including a 32.7% IRR and $1.45 billion NPV.
- Measured and indicated resources total 8.9 million tonnes LCE with additional inferred resources.
- The project has the potential for low-cost production due to favorable geology and metallurgy.
- Upcoming catalysts in 2019 include a metallurgical study and prefeasibility study to further de-risk the project.
Aben Resources has made a new high-grade gold discovery at its flagship Forrest Kerr project in BC's Golden Triangle region. The region is known for major gold deposits and saw $100 million in exploration spending in 2017. Recent improvements have made the Forrest Kerr project more accessible via new roads. Aben's technical team has reinterpreted historical data and identified additional exploration targets. The project covers over 23,000 hectares of prospective geology along the Forrest Kerr fault zone that is similar to other major deposits in the Golden Triangle.
Aben Resources has discovered high-grade gold zones at its Forrest Kerr project in British Columbia's Golden Triangle. The first hole of the 2018 drill program intersected four separate high-grade gold zones within 190 metres, including 331.0 g/t Au over 1.0 metre. Aben plans to expand drilling at the Boundary North Zone and test other gold anomalies identified through soil sampling. The company also holds the Justin project in Yukon and Chico project in Saskatchewan near recent discoveries.
Cypress Development Corp. owns lithium claims in Clayton Valley, Nevada near Albemarle's Silver Peak lithium mine. A preliminary economic assessment found the project could have a 32.7% IRR and $1.45 billion NPV. The project would extract lithium from claystone using leaching and have average annual production of 24,042 tonnes of lithium carbonate over 40 years. Capital costs are estimated at $482 million to build a 15,000 tonne per day operation.
The document discusses Aben Resources Ltd., a gold exploration company with projects in British Columbia's Golden Triangle region and other areas of Western Canada. It provides an overview of Aben's management team and directors, flagship Forrest Kerr project, recent drilling results showing new high-grade gold discoveries, and its strategy to advance exploration through 2018. The document also briefly outlines Aben's other projects including the Chico gold project in Saskatchewan and Justin gold project in Yukon.
Cypress Development Corp. owns the Clayton Valley lithium project in Nevada. Drilling in 2017 intersected lithium-bearing claystone averaging 921 ppm Li over 77 meters thick. A maiden resource estimate calculated 3.287 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent in the indicated category and 2.916 million tonnes LCE in inferred. Metallurgical tests show the claystone is acid leachable and able to recover over 80% of the lithium. Cypress plans additional drilling, engineering studies, and permitting to advance the project towards production.
- Aben Resources has three highly prospective gold projects in Western Canada including its flagship Forrest Kerr Project in BC's Golden Triangle region, which had recent drilling success expanding the Boundary North Zone.
- Management has over 100 years of combined experience in Western Canada and a proven track record of success.
- The projects have significant historic work identifying high-grade gold and robust discovery potential remains.
Cypress Development Corp. owns the Clayton Valley lithium project in Nevada. Drilling in 2017 intersected lithium-bearing claystone averaging 921 ppm Li over 77 meters. A maiden resource estimate classified over 1.3 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent as indicated and inferred. Metallurgical testing shows the claystone is leachable with over 80% lithium recovery. Cypress aims to advance the project with engineering studies and further drilling to define resources with the goal of becoming a domestic lithium producer for the growing battery market.
The document provides forward-looking statements and discusses risks associated with such statements. It notes that some statements may be deemed forward-looking and lists factors that could cause actual results to differ from forward-looking statements. The document also identifies the qualified person for the technical information as Cornell McDowell and provides Aben's trading symbols and recent share information.
The document provides an overview of Aben Resources Ltd., a mineral exploration company with gold projects in Western Canada. It summarizes Aben's three key projects - Forrest Kerr in BC's Golden Triangle region with recent drill results discovering the Boundary Zone, Chico in Saskatchewan near producing mines, and Justin in Yukon's White Gold district. It outlines the management team's expertise and provides company details like shares outstanding and trading symbols.
- Cypress Development Corp owns the Clayton Valley lithium project in Nevada located near Albemarle's Silver Peak lithium brine operation.
- Drilling in 2017 encountered lithium mineralization averaging 921 ppm Li over 77 meters in 14 holes drilled.
- Metallurgical tests show the claystone is acid leachable with over 80% lithium extraction possible.
- Cypress aims to define a resource estimate in 2018 and advance the project with feasibility studies to develop a lithium operation.
The document discusses forward-looking statements and provides disclaimers about them. It introduces the qualified person for the technical information presented. It also lists Aben's trading symbols and recent share information including price and market capitalization.
1) Cypress Development Corp owns the Clayton Valley lithium project located next to Albemarle's Silver Peak mine in Nevada. Drilling in 2017 intersected lithium-bearing claystone averaging over 900 ppm Li to a depth of over 100 meters.
2) A maiden resource estimate classified over 1.5 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent as indicated and inferred. Metallurgical testing shows the claystone is acid leachable to extract over 80% of the lithium.
3) The project is located in a strategic location to supply the growing lithium-ion battery market in the US, with lithium demand accelerating due to the increased production of electric vehicles globally.
TerraX Minerals is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on exploring and developing its 100% owned 772 square km Yellowknife City Gold project located adjacent to the city of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. The project covers high-grade Archean gold districts and has had multiple high-grade gold discoveries. TerraX has a strong management team with experience discovering and developing gold deposits and low exploration costs due to the project's excellent infrastructure and year-round access near Yellowknife.
This document discusses forward-looking statements and provides information about Aben Resources Ltd., including its stock symbols, shares outstanding, recent share price, market capitalization, and three gold exploration projects in Western Canada. It summarizes the management team's experience and the company's investment highlights. Specifically, it owns the Forrest Kerr gold project in British Columbia's Golden Triangle region, which saw successful drilling results in 2017 that led to a new discovery called the North Boundary zone.
Cypress Development Corp owns lithium claystone deposits in Clayton Valley, Nevada near Albemarle's Silver Peak lithium mine. Drilling in 2017 encountered lithium mineralization averaging 921 ppm Li over 77 meters in 14 holes. Metallurgical tests show the claystone is acid leachable with up to 80% lithium extraction. Cypress plans additional drilling, process engineering, and a preliminary economic assessment in 2018 to advance the project. The company sees potential for the project given growing lithium demand from electric vehicles and batteries.
TerraX Minerals is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on exploring its 100% owned 772 square km Yellowknife City Gold project located near Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. The project covers high-grade Archean gold districts with known deposits and past producers. TerraX has made multiple high-grade gold discoveries on the property and identified several high-priority targets for further exploration and drilling. The company has a strong management team with experience discovering and developing deposits in the region.
Cypress Development Corp owns lithium claystone deposits in Clayton Valley, Nevada that have the potential to be a significant lithium resource. Drilling in 2017 encountered mineralization averaging 921 ppm lithium over 77 meters thick in 14 drill holes. Metallurgical testing shows the claystone is acid leachable with up to 80% lithium extraction. Cypress plans additional drilling, metallurgical testing, and a preliminary economic assessment in 2018 to further define the resource potential.
Cypress Development Corp owns lithium claystone deposits in Clayton Valley, Nevada near Albemarle's Silver Peak lithium mine. Drilling in 2017 encountered mineralization averaging 921 ppm lithium over 77 meters thick in 14 drill holes. Metallurgical tests show the claystone is acid leachable with up to 80% lithium extraction. Cypress plans additional drilling, metallurgical testing, and a preliminary economic assessment in 2018 to evaluate the project's potential.
Cypress Development Corp is exploring for lithium resources in Clayton Valley, Nevada. Recent drilling has encountered lithium-bearing claystone up to 112 meters below surface, with grades averaging over 800 ppm lithium. Metallurgical testing indicates 80% of the lithium can be extracted using a weak sulfuric acid solution. Cypress plans additional drilling in 2018 and expects to publish a initial lithium resource estimate in Q1 2018 to advance the project towards a preliminary economic assessment. The project is located near existing lithium production and infrastructure to be a potential new supply of lithium for the growing battery market.
2. Aquaculture: a sustainable growth industry
• Our growing population is consuming Aquaculture and wild capture outlook
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3. Cermaqs position in the value chain
Salmon Processing
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4. Cermaq Key Figures – Full year 2011
(NOKm) FY 11 FY 10
• Best operating result in Cermaq history
Op. Revenues 11 634 9 991
EBITDA 1 686 1 778 • Strong Mainstream performance
EBIT pre gain* 1 369 1 342 - 12% volume growth
Op. Cash flow 1 185 719 - Solid results despite reduced prices 2nd half
NIBD 1 052 1 181 - Chile recovery documented by strong operational
Mainstream and financial results
Volume (kt, gwe) 108.5 96.7
EBIT* 772 913 • Best EWOS result ever
Chile 430 206
- 23% volume growth; 20% organic
Norway 215 507
Canada 127 190
- Successful introduction of several new value
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EBIT/kg (NOK) 7.1 9.4 - EBIT margin for 2011 of 6.7%
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Volume (kt) 1 081 876 • Solid cash flow further improving financial ratios
EBIT* 625 509 from 2010
EBIT/tonne (NOK) 578 581 - NIBD/EBITDA reduced to 0.62
EBIT % 6.7 % 6.9 %
- Equity ratio 59.5%
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• Almost NOK 4 billion in available cash through long- and short term facilities
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CERMAQ Q1 12 Q1 11
• EBIT of NOK 101m despite low salmon prices
Op. Revenues 2 328 2 286
EBIT* 101 403
• Good biological performance in all regions
EPS** 0.7 3.2
Op. Cash flow 98 730
• Strong volume growth in EWOS Norway and
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ROCE*** 16.6% 22.1%
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EBIT 59.5 340.3 28,4 %
26,3 % 26,9 %
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8. Outlook 2012
Mainstream EWOS
• Estimated volume growth of 15% • Estimated volume growth of 15%
– Norway; above 10%
• 19kt in Norway sold forward on financial – Chile; above 20%
contracts at NOK ~27/kr FCA Oslo
• Full year EBIT margin 5-7%
• Continued upward volume adjustments in
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Sales volumes FY 11 Q1 12 Q2 12 Q3 12 Q4 12 FY 12 Global harvest of Atlantic salmon
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Chile 49 13 5 11 22 51 REGION
Atlantics 15 4 4 7 8 23
Canada 27 23 117 110
Coho 24 8 1 - 12 21
Trout 10 1 0 4 2 7 Chile 77 37 376 221
Norway 38 10 13 16 15 54 Norw ay 269 211 1 134 1 006
Nordland 23 4 5 9 6 24 UK 35 33 149 155
Finnmark 15 7 8 7 9 30
Other 37 29 137 129
Canada 21 3 5 6 6 19
Total 109 26 23 33 43 125 EST. HARVEST 445 334 1 912 1 620
Source: Kontali Analyse
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