A revamped conference programme at Cereals 2015 will provide growers with key information on some of the hottest topics in the arable sector while allowing them more time to explore the event.
The document discusses key trends in India related to population, economy, agriculture, infrastructure and food consumption. Some of the main points include:
- India has a large population of 1.22 billion that is growing at 1.5% annually and urbanizing, driving increased consumption.
- It has a growing economy with GDP reaching $1.94 trillion in 2012 and projected household consumption doubling to $3.6 trillion by 2020.
- Agriculture is a major industry but faces issues like large post-harvest loss of 18-40% of farm produce and lack of cold chain infrastructure.
This document provides information on various cereals and pulses that are important staple foods. It discusses the different regions where cereals like wheat, barley, rye, oats and rice are commonly grown. It also outlines the nutritional properties and uses of these grains. For pulses, it describes various types like chickpeas, lentils, beans and their culinary uses in dishes from around the world.
A new ISO technical committee (ISO/TC 293) has been created to develop international standards for feed machinery and address issues like inconsistent requirements, lack of safety measures, and factors affecting feed hygiene. The committee aims to harmonize the global feed industry through standards for terminology, safety, hygiene, and test methods. This will facilitate international trade, improve production efficiency and quality, and benefit stakeholders by guaranteeing feed safety and environmental protection. Moving forward, a challenge will be attracting experts to develop standards that support trade while promoting innovation.
The document provides information about the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA) Europe event taking place in Utrecht, Netherlands from May 9-10, 2017. It summarizes that GFIA is the world's largest showcase of sustainable agriculture innovations aimed at increasing profits and environmentally responsible farming. The 2017 GFIA Europe event will take place in the Netherlands, one of the world's largest exporters of agricultural products, and will feature over 200 suppliers showcasing technologies and solutions to help agricultural professionals.
AQUACULTURE TECHNOLOGY TO BE HIGHLIGHTED AT GFIA 2015Gareth Lott
Global companies with expertise in aquaculture are to be presented with a major opportunity to showcase their expertise in the United Arab Emirates in March 2015.
The 2nd Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA) is the world’s largest showcase of game-changing innovations in sustainable agriculture and the 2015 event will have specific opportunities for aquaculture companies.
How Satellite Terminals can Best Serve the Agri Sector - Les Hurdiss - Agri-E...KTN
On Wednesday 20 November 2019, The Satellite Terminals Working Group (STWG), organised by Sven Knowles of KTN, chaired by Simon Watts of Avanti on behalf of the STWG, and hosted by Les Hurdiss of Agri-EPI Centre, held a successful meeting of Satcom (Satellite Communications) and Agriculture professionals to discuss and identify the technology needs, challenges and possible solutions in for Satcoms in Agri-tech systems.
With rapid innovation among antenna and terminal technologies, Satcom services are becoming accessible to a much wider range of users. They can provide communications and data services to remote locations, they are more easily installed, and can be integrated directly into equipment.
The webinar provided information about Agri-Tech Catalyst Round 9 funding opportunities focused on crop production innovations in Africa. It included an introduction from Innovate UK and DFID, a case study on a previous project in Zambia, and a question and answer session. Participants were also invited to use online tools like LinkedIn and Meeting Mojo to connect and discuss potential project partnerships.
This document proposes the establishment of a Food Agility Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) to help Australia's food industry leverage digital technologies and data sharing. The CRC's vision is to empower the food industry to grow through digital technologies by using data and analytics to help producers make better decisions, demonstrate food safety and sustainability, and train future workforce. Several business examples are provided that demonstrate how specific companies could benefit from using digital tools and data to reduce costs, understand customer demand, and manage risks. The CRC would bring together food and technology experts across the value chain to solve industry challenges through collaborative projects.
The document discusses key trends in India related to population, economy, agriculture, infrastructure and food consumption. Some of the main points include:
- India has a large population of 1.22 billion that is growing at 1.5% annually and urbanizing, driving increased consumption.
- It has a growing economy with GDP reaching $1.94 trillion in 2012 and projected household consumption doubling to $3.6 trillion by 2020.
- Agriculture is a major industry but faces issues like large post-harvest loss of 18-40% of farm produce and lack of cold chain infrastructure.
This document provides information on various cereals and pulses that are important staple foods. It discusses the different regions where cereals like wheat, barley, rye, oats and rice are commonly grown. It also outlines the nutritional properties and uses of these grains. For pulses, it describes various types like chickpeas, lentils, beans and their culinary uses in dishes from around the world.
A new ISO technical committee (ISO/TC 293) has been created to develop international standards for feed machinery and address issues like inconsistent requirements, lack of safety measures, and factors affecting feed hygiene. The committee aims to harmonize the global feed industry through standards for terminology, safety, hygiene, and test methods. This will facilitate international trade, improve production efficiency and quality, and benefit stakeholders by guaranteeing feed safety and environmental protection. Moving forward, a challenge will be attracting experts to develop standards that support trade while promoting innovation.
The document provides information about the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA) Europe event taking place in Utrecht, Netherlands from May 9-10, 2017. It summarizes that GFIA is the world's largest showcase of sustainable agriculture innovations aimed at increasing profits and environmentally responsible farming. The 2017 GFIA Europe event will take place in the Netherlands, one of the world's largest exporters of agricultural products, and will feature over 200 suppliers showcasing technologies and solutions to help agricultural professionals.
AQUACULTURE TECHNOLOGY TO BE HIGHLIGHTED AT GFIA 2015Gareth Lott
Global companies with expertise in aquaculture are to be presented with a major opportunity to showcase their expertise in the United Arab Emirates in March 2015.
The 2nd Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA) is the world’s largest showcase of game-changing innovations in sustainable agriculture and the 2015 event will have specific opportunities for aquaculture companies.
How Satellite Terminals can Best Serve the Agri Sector - Les Hurdiss - Agri-E...KTN
On Wednesday 20 November 2019, The Satellite Terminals Working Group (STWG), organised by Sven Knowles of KTN, chaired by Simon Watts of Avanti on behalf of the STWG, and hosted by Les Hurdiss of Agri-EPI Centre, held a successful meeting of Satcom (Satellite Communications) and Agriculture professionals to discuss and identify the technology needs, challenges and possible solutions in for Satcoms in Agri-tech systems.
With rapid innovation among antenna and terminal technologies, Satcom services are becoming accessible to a much wider range of users. They can provide communications and data services to remote locations, they are more easily installed, and can be integrated directly into equipment.
The webinar provided information about Agri-Tech Catalyst Round 9 funding opportunities focused on crop production innovations in Africa. It included an introduction from Innovate UK and DFID, a case study on a previous project in Zambia, and a question and answer session. Participants were also invited to use online tools like LinkedIn and Meeting Mojo to connect and discuss potential project partnerships.
This document proposes the establishment of a Food Agility Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) to help Australia's food industry leverage digital technologies and data sharing. The CRC's vision is to empower the food industry to grow through digital technologies by using data and analytics to help producers make better decisions, demonstrate food safety and sustainability, and train future workforce. Several business examples are provided that demonstrate how specific companies could benefit from using digital tools and data to reduce costs, understand customer demand, and manage risks. The CRC would bring together food and technology experts across the value chain to solve industry challenges through collaborative projects.
Pauline Rutter discusses sustainability challenges including population growth, resource use, emissions, and waste. She notes the need to move from current linear systems to more circular economies where waste is viewed as a resource. Companies have an important role to play by engaging suppliers, using assurance schemes, and potentially creating natural capital through activities like reforestation and habitat restoration.
Agri-Tech Catalyst Round 9 – Livestock and AquacultureKTN
The main focus of the webinar is to help inform UK participants of the needs of African partners in the area covered, and African partners of the capabilities of UK partners, to aid consortia building.
The webinar provides an overview of the Agri-Tech Catalyst funding programme, and then cover specific issues affecting Livestock and Aquaculture in Africa.
Agri-Tech Catalyst Funding Scheme:
Within Round 9 of the Agri-Tech Catalyst Competition, up to £5 million of funding will be available from the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) for early-stage feasibility studies, mid stage industrial research and late-stage experimental development. Projects must work on agri-tech and food chain innovations with partners in eligible African countries.
Up to £5 million of funding is available from the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF). This is for projects working on agri-tech and food chain innovations with partners in eligible African countries. The aim of this competition is to increase the pace of innovation in the development of agricultural and food systems in Africa. Your project must result in more use of innovations by farmers and food systems organisations such as manufacturers, processors, retailers, distributors and wholesalers.
Find out more about this webinar: https://ktn-uk.co.uk/news/agri-tech-catalyst-funding-to-support-agricultural-and-food-systems-innovation-in-africa-round-9
Showtime is our free bi-annual publication with articles on international developments in the feed and related industries and an up-to-date agenda of our activities.
This year’s GRAPAS Award for Milling Innovation is jointly shared by Alapala of Turkey and Bühler Group of Switzerland. Milling and Grain magazine, published by Perendale Publishers Limited, sponsors the GRAPAS Awards for Innovation in the cereal milling industries at the FIAAP-VICTAM-GRAPAS International Exhibition and GRAPAS Conference 2015 which was held in Cologne, Germany from June 9-11, 2015.
Agri-Tech Catalyst Round 9 – Food Systems and NutritionKTN
The main focus of the webinar is to help inform UK participants of the needs of African partners in the area covered, and African partners of the capabilities of UK partners, to aid consortia building.
The webinar provides an overview of the Agri-Tech Catalyst funding programme, and then cover specific issues affecting Food Systems and Nutrition in Africa.
Agri-Tech Catalyst Funding Scheme:
Within Round 9 of the Agri-Tech Catalyst Competition, up to £5 million of funding will be available from the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) for early-stage feasibility studies, mid stage industrial research and late-stage experimental development. Projects must work on agri-tech and food chain innovations with partners in eligible African countries.
Up to £5 million of funding is available from the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF). This is for projects working on agri-tech and food chain innovations with partners in eligible African countries. The aim of this competition is to increase the pace of innovation in the development of agricultural and food systems in Africa. Your project must result in more use of innovations by farmers and food systems organisations such as manufacturers, processors, retailers, distributors and wholesalers.
Find out more about this webinar: https://ktn-uk.co.uk/news/agri-tech-catalyst-funding-to-support-agricultural-and-food-systems-innovation-in-africa-round-9
The document provides an overview of FarmCo, an agri-tech company that offers a comprehensive suite of services to support farmers throughout the agricultural value chain. The services include providing inputs, farm management, financial services, training, market linkages, technology solutions, and sustainability initiatives. It also discusses the total addressable market and service addressable market size for agri-tech in Europe and Southern Africa, key players and competitors in the market, as well as trends and forces impacting the industry.
Customer magazine from ERIKS covering the latest news, industry developments and technologies, this edition of Know+How focuses on the food and beverage industry and what solutions are available to help maintenance engineers meet the strict hygiene requirements the sector demands
This document provides profiles of several companies that supply technology and equipment to the grain and feed milling industry. It introduces Buhler AG as a global leader in grain processing technology with a focus on innovation, quality, solutions, and global reach. It also profiles Brabender GmbH & Co. KG, Wenger, Tapco Inc., and Hydronix as additional suppliers of equipment such as extruders, testing instruments, elevator buckets, and moisture sensors.
Western Australia has four strategically located ports with some 15.8 million tonnes of shipping capacity to move its grain production from the region onto world markets.
Milling and Grain journalist Roger Gilbert reports on the predictions made by Mr Harm Klein, from Tebodin Netherlands BV an international operating consultancy and engineering firm.
The document provides a summary of the Cereals event held in June 2013 in Lincolnshire, UK. It discusses the large turnout of over 25,850 visitors despite hardship in the agriculture sector. The event featured an arable conference focusing on increasing UK wheat yields. Several wheat growers were recognized as finalists in a milling wheat challenge. The Perendale Publishers Ltd staff enjoyed experiencing the event and meeting companies in the post-harvest technology cluster to help attune their publications to industry audiences. Rain disrupted the event on both afternoons. Exhibitors reported that despite the weather, spirits remained high for visitors and exhibitors.
Integrated pest management and the future of farmingKTN
If you're involved in the Plants and Crops sector, give this webinar a watch.
In June 2020, industry, academia, farmers, growers, government and funders involved in the Plants and Crops sector came together to discuss Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and the future of farming.
Here's what to expect:
• Scene-setting presentations including an overview of IPM approaches
• Thoughts on the current agricultural landscape in the UK, how IPM is being used and future opportunities
• A discussion around opportunities (e.g. funding) to support future work in this area
• An interactive session to gather audience input on challenges and opportunities for IPM
This event was hosted with the Institute for Sustainable Food at the University of Sheffield and the Transforming Food Production team of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund.
Find out more here: https://ktn-uk.co.uk/events/integrated-pest-management-and-the-future-of-farming
Clean Energy Cold Storage provides an overview of approaches to scaling cold storage in developing countries using clean energy technologies. It discusses how providing cold storage can reduce agricultural losses, benefit smallholder farmers and aggregators, and promote development. Key challenges to adoption include unreliable electricity access and the need for innovative business models tailored to different customer segments. The document recommends that technology providers identify clear value propositions and target approaches for their specific customers in order to scale up clean energy cold storage.
This report summarizes the findings of a nine-month inquiry into making British manufacturing more sustainable. It was written by two researchers and supported by the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Industrial Sustainability. The report makes recommendations in five key areas: leadership, resilience, innovation, collaboration, and system redesign. It argues that policymakers need to help manufacturers recognize sustainability opportunities and seize the economic benefits of more efficient resource and energy use. The UK can become a leader in clean technologies if it adequately supports innovation in manufacturing.
Agri-Tech Catalyst Round 9 - Competition Briefing and Networking EventKTN
The Agri-Tech Catalyst offers funding for private sector/academic collaborative research and development projects, to deliver innovation in agriculture and food systems in Africa. All projects must include a partner from an eligible African country.
There is up to £5 million of funding available from the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) through Round 9 of this competition for early-stage feasibility studies, mid stage industrial research and late-stage experimental development. Projects must work on agri-tech and food chain innovations with partners in eligible African countries. The aim of this competition is to increase the pace of innovation in the development of agricultural and food systems in Africa. Your project must result in more use of innovations by farmers and food systems organisations such as manufacturers, processors, retailers, distributors and wholesalers.
Round 9 of funding from the Catalyst opened on 14th October 2019 and closes on 8th January 2020. The Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) hosted a Competition Briefing and Networking Event for organisations developing projects for the Agri-Tech Catalyst on 24th October 2019 in Birmingham.
Find out more about the Agri-Food Main Interest at https://ktn-uk.co.uk/interests/agri-food
A project is testing a spiked closing wheel called StoolZippa that seals the slot left by double disc openers on fertilizer/pesticide applicators in sugarcane fields. Rainfall simulations showed the wheel significantly reduced losses of the pesticide imidacloprid and dissolved nitrogen fertilizer. Bayer trials also found the wheel improved cane grub control versus an open slot. The inventor hopes the low-cost wheel will be widely adopted by farmers to keep chemicals in fields, improving efficacy and reducing environmental impacts. Bayer supports the project and technology as a way to ensure sustainable use of imidacloprid.
Welcome to the 11th edition of the British Water
Members’ Handbook.
It’s been another year of change and challenge for
the UK water industry and, more specifically, for
British Water.
Mexico's wheat production is forecast to increase slightly in 2016/17 to 3.9 million metric tons due to favorable weather conditions. Wheat consumption is also expected to increase due to population growth and continued popularity of wheat-based foods. Total wheat imports are estimated to rise to 4.45 million metric tons to meet higher demand for milling varieties. The majority of Mexico's wheat is produced in the northern states of Sonora and Baja California, with Sonora contributing nearly half of total production.
Pauline Rutter discusses sustainability challenges including population growth, resource use, emissions, and waste. She notes the need to move from current linear systems to more circular economies where waste is viewed as a resource. Companies have an important role to play by engaging suppliers, using assurance schemes, and potentially creating natural capital through activities like reforestation and habitat restoration.
Agri-Tech Catalyst Round 9 – Livestock and AquacultureKTN
The main focus of the webinar is to help inform UK participants of the needs of African partners in the area covered, and African partners of the capabilities of UK partners, to aid consortia building.
The webinar provides an overview of the Agri-Tech Catalyst funding programme, and then cover specific issues affecting Livestock and Aquaculture in Africa.
Agri-Tech Catalyst Funding Scheme:
Within Round 9 of the Agri-Tech Catalyst Competition, up to £5 million of funding will be available from the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) for early-stage feasibility studies, mid stage industrial research and late-stage experimental development. Projects must work on agri-tech and food chain innovations with partners in eligible African countries.
Up to £5 million of funding is available from the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF). This is for projects working on agri-tech and food chain innovations with partners in eligible African countries. The aim of this competition is to increase the pace of innovation in the development of agricultural and food systems in Africa. Your project must result in more use of innovations by farmers and food systems organisations such as manufacturers, processors, retailers, distributors and wholesalers.
Find out more about this webinar: https://ktn-uk.co.uk/news/agri-tech-catalyst-funding-to-support-agricultural-and-food-systems-innovation-in-africa-round-9
Showtime is our free bi-annual publication with articles on international developments in the feed and related industries and an up-to-date agenda of our activities.
This year’s GRAPAS Award for Milling Innovation is jointly shared by Alapala of Turkey and Bühler Group of Switzerland. Milling and Grain magazine, published by Perendale Publishers Limited, sponsors the GRAPAS Awards for Innovation in the cereal milling industries at the FIAAP-VICTAM-GRAPAS International Exhibition and GRAPAS Conference 2015 which was held in Cologne, Germany from June 9-11, 2015.
Agri-Tech Catalyst Round 9 – Food Systems and NutritionKTN
The main focus of the webinar is to help inform UK participants of the needs of African partners in the area covered, and African partners of the capabilities of UK partners, to aid consortia building.
The webinar provides an overview of the Agri-Tech Catalyst funding programme, and then cover specific issues affecting Food Systems and Nutrition in Africa.
Agri-Tech Catalyst Funding Scheme:
Within Round 9 of the Agri-Tech Catalyst Competition, up to £5 million of funding will be available from the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) for early-stage feasibility studies, mid stage industrial research and late-stage experimental development. Projects must work on agri-tech and food chain innovations with partners in eligible African countries.
Up to £5 million of funding is available from the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF). This is for projects working on agri-tech and food chain innovations with partners in eligible African countries. The aim of this competition is to increase the pace of innovation in the development of agricultural and food systems in Africa. Your project must result in more use of innovations by farmers and food systems organisations such as manufacturers, processors, retailers, distributors and wholesalers.
Find out more about this webinar: https://ktn-uk.co.uk/news/agri-tech-catalyst-funding-to-support-agricultural-and-food-systems-innovation-in-africa-round-9
The document provides an overview of FarmCo, an agri-tech company that offers a comprehensive suite of services to support farmers throughout the agricultural value chain. The services include providing inputs, farm management, financial services, training, market linkages, technology solutions, and sustainability initiatives. It also discusses the total addressable market and service addressable market size for agri-tech in Europe and Southern Africa, key players and competitors in the market, as well as trends and forces impacting the industry.
Customer magazine from ERIKS covering the latest news, industry developments and technologies, this edition of Know+How focuses on the food and beverage industry and what solutions are available to help maintenance engineers meet the strict hygiene requirements the sector demands
This document provides profiles of several companies that supply technology and equipment to the grain and feed milling industry. It introduces Buhler AG as a global leader in grain processing technology with a focus on innovation, quality, solutions, and global reach. It also profiles Brabender GmbH & Co. KG, Wenger, Tapco Inc., and Hydronix as additional suppliers of equipment such as extruders, testing instruments, elevator buckets, and moisture sensors.
Western Australia has four strategically located ports with some 15.8 million tonnes of shipping capacity to move its grain production from the region onto world markets.
Milling and Grain journalist Roger Gilbert reports on the predictions made by Mr Harm Klein, from Tebodin Netherlands BV an international operating consultancy and engineering firm.
The document provides a summary of the Cereals event held in June 2013 in Lincolnshire, UK. It discusses the large turnout of over 25,850 visitors despite hardship in the agriculture sector. The event featured an arable conference focusing on increasing UK wheat yields. Several wheat growers were recognized as finalists in a milling wheat challenge. The Perendale Publishers Ltd staff enjoyed experiencing the event and meeting companies in the post-harvest technology cluster to help attune their publications to industry audiences. Rain disrupted the event on both afternoons. Exhibitors reported that despite the weather, spirits remained high for visitors and exhibitors.
Integrated pest management and the future of farmingKTN
If you're involved in the Plants and Crops sector, give this webinar a watch.
In June 2020, industry, academia, farmers, growers, government and funders involved in the Plants and Crops sector came together to discuss Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and the future of farming.
Here's what to expect:
• Scene-setting presentations including an overview of IPM approaches
• Thoughts on the current agricultural landscape in the UK, how IPM is being used and future opportunities
• A discussion around opportunities (e.g. funding) to support future work in this area
• An interactive session to gather audience input on challenges and opportunities for IPM
This event was hosted with the Institute for Sustainable Food at the University of Sheffield and the Transforming Food Production team of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund.
Find out more here: https://ktn-uk.co.uk/events/integrated-pest-management-and-the-future-of-farming
Clean Energy Cold Storage provides an overview of approaches to scaling cold storage in developing countries using clean energy technologies. It discusses how providing cold storage can reduce agricultural losses, benefit smallholder farmers and aggregators, and promote development. Key challenges to adoption include unreliable electricity access and the need for innovative business models tailored to different customer segments. The document recommends that technology providers identify clear value propositions and target approaches for their specific customers in order to scale up clean energy cold storage.
This report summarizes the findings of a nine-month inquiry into making British manufacturing more sustainable. It was written by two researchers and supported by the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Industrial Sustainability. The report makes recommendations in five key areas: leadership, resilience, innovation, collaboration, and system redesign. It argues that policymakers need to help manufacturers recognize sustainability opportunities and seize the economic benefits of more efficient resource and energy use. The UK can become a leader in clean technologies if it adequately supports innovation in manufacturing.
Agri-Tech Catalyst Round 9 - Competition Briefing and Networking EventKTN
The Agri-Tech Catalyst offers funding for private sector/academic collaborative research and development projects, to deliver innovation in agriculture and food systems in Africa. All projects must include a partner from an eligible African country.
There is up to £5 million of funding available from the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) through Round 9 of this competition for early-stage feasibility studies, mid stage industrial research and late-stage experimental development. Projects must work on agri-tech and food chain innovations with partners in eligible African countries. The aim of this competition is to increase the pace of innovation in the development of agricultural and food systems in Africa. Your project must result in more use of innovations by farmers and food systems organisations such as manufacturers, processors, retailers, distributors and wholesalers.
Round 9 of funding from the Catalyst opened on 14th October 2019 and closes on 8th January 2020. The Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) hosted a Competition Briefing and Networking Event for organisations developing projects for the Agri-Tech Catalyst on 24th October 2019 in Birmingham.
Find out more about the Agri-Food Main Interest at https://ktn-uk.co.uk/interests/agri-food
A project is testing a spiked closing wheel called StoolZippa that seals the slot left by double disc openers on fertilizer/pesticide applicators in sugarcane fields. Rainfall simulations showed the wheel significantly reduced losses of the pesticide imidacloprid and dissolved nitrogen fertilizer. Bayer trials also found the wheel improved cane grub control versus an open slot. The inventor hopes the low-cost wheel will be widely adopted by farmers to keep chemicals in fields, improving efficacy and reducing environmental impacts. Bayer supports the project and technology as a way to ensure sustainable use of imidacloprid.
Welcome to the 11th edition of the British Water
Members’ Handbook.
It’s been another year of change and challenge for
the UK water industry and, more specifically, for
British Water.
Mexico's wheat production is forecast to increase slightly in 2016/17 to 3.9 million metric tons due to favorable weather conditions. Wheat consumption is also expected to increase due to population growth and continued popularity of wheat-based foods. Total wheat imports are estimated to rise to 4.45 million metric tons to meet higher demand for milling varieties. The majority of Mexico's wheat is produced in the northern states of Sonora and Baja California, with Sonora contributing nearly half of total production.
The long-awaited Panama Canal expansion opened earlier this Summer with a ceremonial ship passing through the waterway. Based on extensive research including more than 100 studies on the economic feasibility, market demand, environmental impact and other technical engineering aspects, the Panama Canal expansion involved the construction of a ‘Third Set of Locks’ that will now allow larger ships to pass through the famous canal.
Family-owned Catalyst, formerly Pharm-Tech, custom formulates and manufactures feed and nutritional supplements for customers in the livestock, poultry, pet, wildlife and aquaculture industries. It operates five production plants, three in Idaho and two in Iowa. Its range of over 100 products includes digestive aids, mineral supplements and most recently Certified Organic blends and finished feeds.
Wholegrain Ingredient Producers EDME, based in England, has pioneered an innovative new category of ingredients. Michael Carr, Sales and Marketing Director of natural ingredient producer at EDME says, “We’ve identified a growing interest in sprouted foods and have developed a brand new product category to help bakers and food manufacturers meet that interest and demand.” Sprouted grains meet the demand for new wholegrain ingredients that are nutritious, soft and tender, as well as being more palatable and digestible.
Last month, we outlined the new regulations that grain processors needed to be aware of. This included the new NFPA 652 and OSHA initiatives. This month we delve into the array of options available to control combustible dust. Grain processors need to be aware of the strengths and weaknesses of each before choosing the smartest approach.
Operating in 140 countries and boasting 90 service stations worldwide, Bühler has been at the vanguard of industrial process technologies and solutions for over 150 years. Contributing significantly to feeding the world’s ever-growing population, Bühler manufactures equipment for processing of maize, wheat, chocolate, rice, pasta and breakfast cereals globally. In fact, 65 percent of wheat milled around the globe is processed on Bühler grain mills and around 30 percent of global rice production is processed using Bühler equipment.
A consolidation of highly respected British brands E R & F Turner, Christy & Norris and Miracle Mills, Christy Turner Ltd is renowned for quality British engineering and innovation in the milling industry. With flaking mills operational around the globe, the leading UK engineering firm talks us through their top tips for increasing the longevity and performance of your flaking rolls.
On the 26 October this year, Milling and Grain magazine attended OCRIM’s 6th technical conference “Wheat, Flour and…” at its headquarters located in Cremona, home to violin extraordinaire Antonio Stradivari and arguably one of Northern Italy’s most picturesque historical cities. The annual event was aimed at clients, local residents, and friends in the worlds of industry, academia and politics.
CROP farmers anxiously watching prices fall to ever less remunerative levels have had further unwelcome news over the past couple of months from yet higher cereal and oilseed crop estimates across the Northern Hemisphere.
Joordens Zaden in Kessel, The Netherlands is an international specialist in the development and production of seed for green manure crops, forage crops and forage grasses. The seeds comply with the high quality requirements of ISTA and are strictly checked every week by external quality controllers from the Dutch General Inspection Service (NAK).
A leading miller since the company was founded in 1919, over the years Grand Moulins in Paris has been able to diversify its activities and innovate to maximize customer satisfaction.
With over a century of experience in the design, quality and installation of grain storage systems, Bentall Rowlands Storage Systems Limited is a leading UK manufacturer in complete storage and processing equipment for the agricultural and industrial markets.
Lucrative power balancing schemes offered by National Grid and EirGrid can provide the milling and grain industry with long-term revenues of up to £90,000 per megawatt. These demand side response schemes involve energy-intensive businesses reducing power consumption for short periods to stabilize the electricity grid. Aggregators help coordinate multiple businesses to form a virtual power plant and ensure adequate response to requests from grid operators, earning significant income without capital costs for participating mills.
Calysta, the company developing and introducing a new protein source based on single-cell organisms - a bacterium called methylococcus – and destined for inclusion in fishfeeds, has built a ‘market introduction facility’ in Teesside, England, with production beginning in this last quarter of 2016.
Changes in flour quality are and will continue to be a problem for the bakery industry. Large amounts of grain are processed by the milling industry and many resources used to secure the flour produced have a consistent quality.
The Bakery Innovation Center (BIC) at the Bühler headquarters is now five years old. As a center for vocational training and further education for bakers and millers, it is very popular.
As “enlightened” as such statement by what Stanford University calls “the most influential English speaking philosopher of the 19th century” is, one could easily make an argument that when it comes to commodity market analysis the statement seems to be as useful as a bicycle to a fish.
1. A
revamped conference
programme at Cereals 2015
will provide growers with key
information on some of the
hottest topics in the arable sector
while allowing them more time
to explore the event.
Recognising that many
visitors are pressed for time,
the technical seminars have a new format. Each session will
consist of an intensive 20-minute presentation from a leading
expert followed by a 10-minute question and answer session.
Cereals event director Jon Day says:
“The condensed seminars will last no more than 30 minutes
each but will be packed with advice, while giving growers a
chance to put their own questions to the experts.
“The new format will allow visitors to pick up as much
information as before from the seminars but in a shorter time,
so they can spend more of their day visiting the trade stands,
crop plots and working demonstrations.”
Topics to be covered include the Yield Enhancement
Network’s role in maximising yield potential; the loss of
active ingredients; no-till establishment and the role of data in
agriculture to enhance performance and increase returns.
Visitors can also hear about blackgrass control; the role of
cover crops; preserving soil organic matter and effective OSR
pest management.
The talks will be interspersed with sessions hosted by
The Arable Conference at Cereals, partnered by The
Oxford Farming Conference. Three debates headlined by
industry-leading farmers, scientists, policymakers and
environmentalists take place over the two days, with plenty of
opportunity for the audience to have their say.
Subject matter includes GM and the potential of novel and
non-food crops; where resistant varieties will come from (and
whether the sector can rely on the Recommended List) and the
role of precision farming in achieving yield potential.
Al Brooks, 2016 Oxford Farming Conference chairman,
says:
“The line-up of panelists and speakers is outstanding, as is
the range of topics being covered.
“We have speakers from around the world joining the panel
sessions; and with GM and the reliability of the Recommended
Lists being debated, we’re certain to create some animated
discussion – something we never shy away from at the Oxford
Farming Conference.”
Intelligent dryer control system optimises grain drying
Allmet is helping its customers to reduce drying costs and increase
drying capacity thanks to the launch of the Intelligent Dryer Control
(IDC) System.
This latest technical advance brought to the UK market is the
result of Allmet’s alliance with Tornum AB, a strategic business
partnership formed at the end of last year that has seen the two
companies share expertise and resources to focus on product
research and development.
The IDC, is long-awaited in the grain market and will benefit
customers by minimising over drying, maximising obtainable
product quality, weight and prices and providing total process
control. Allmet will be showcasing the IDC at Cereals in Boothby
Graffoe on June 10-11, 2015.
Allmet Director, Charles White explained:
“Drying grain precisely is a complex process that you want to get
right to maximise the best possible price. When you use manual
methods you run the risk of not reaching the desired moisture
content levels, or over drying. The IDC takes the guess work out
of this by maintaining the average outgoing moisture content of the
grain, despite large variations in incoming moisture content.”
To illustrate the benefits of the IDC - overstepping the mark by
drying to 13 percent instead of 14 can typically add up to 20 percent
to your energy bill, give you an additional 1 percent loss in weight
and reduce your dryer’s capacity by up to 16 percent.
Fellow Allmet Director, James White added:
“The IDC optimizes the drying process by using intelligent
software that adapts to conditions. There’s no need for manual
adjustments you have total control over the drying process and can
change the grain type and drying recipe where ever you are, at the
touch a button either from a PC or a tablet.”
Available in four different standard kits, the system consists of
moisture sensors and a control unit with a user-friendly interface.
The first sensor is positioned in one of the upper drying sections and
measures incoming moisture. The second is placed in the cooling
zone, close to the dryer outlet. Using information about incoming
and outgoing moisture content, the control unit sets the speed of
the dryer discharge to obtain the desired moisture content out of the
dryer - regardless of outside climatic conditions.
Calibre to unveil three new technologies at Cereals
At this year’s Cereals Event, Calibre the experts in Grain testing
equipment will introduce three new Innovations designed to make
the assessment of Grain Quality a simpler and faster task. The
new technologies test for the key properties in Grain: Protein,
Moisture, Mycotoxins and Falling Number. The equipment will
enable Farmers, Grain Stores and Traders to identify quality crops
rapidly aiding precision farming and retaining premiums throughout
the grain chain. Be the first to see our official UK launch with live
demonstrations on how testing has become easier and faster on
Calibre stand 1027.
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2. Principal sponsor HSBC will hold a series of open forums
on its stand, including a question and answer session with
DEFRA minister George Eustice on Wednesday and a
prominent MP on Thursday, both of whom will be joined by
NFU president Meurig Raymond.
The first day will also include a session with Jack Bobo,
senior adviser for agricultural policy, US Department of State,
a world authority on biosciences and GM technology.
The Question and Answer session is open to anyone who
would like to listen to and join in some lively debate, says
Allan Wilkinson, head of food and agriculture at HSBC.
“We look forward to welcoming the minister and Meurig
Raymond to our official opening and Q&A forum on
Wednesday morning.
“There is plenty to talk about, including setting the scene
for what the newly formed government sees as its priorities,
TIFF and the trade gap, as well as wider matters like the
government’s response to bovine TB.”
Recently introduced Cereals initiatives that proved popular
in 2014 return to this year’s event. The CPD trail offers the
biggest choice of points yet, reflecting the wide range of
technical excellence on show.
A total of 12 exhibitors are offering BASIS points and eight
are offering NRoSO points. BASIS members can claim six
CPD points per day – two for attending the event and four
from the exhibitor knowledge trail. NRoSO members can
claim six points for the whole event – two points for visiting
and a further four from the trail.
The Inspire Pavilion, sponsored by De Lacy Executive,
Massey Ferguson and McDonald’s, highlights the wealth
of career opportunities for young people in farming and
associated industries.
It offers a packed schedule of activities, including
inspirational stories from young people already working in the
fast-moving, progressive world of modern agriculture.
A key discussion point at Cereals will be the winning
machines in the International Machinery Manufacturers’
Awards, a scheme launched last year to recognise machines
that deliver exceptional innovation, effectiveness and value.
There are four categories covering cultivations, harvest
machinery, sprayers and tractors. Winners and runners up will
be announced on the first day of Cereals and the machinery
Perry’s Latest Release in time for Cereals
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of grain and bulk materials drying and handling equipment. With
products ranging from aspirator pre cleaners to conveyors and grain
driers Perry of Oakley Ltd have the handling or drying solution to
suit your needs.
The latest product to be added to the Perry of Oakley range is the
industrial curved combination conveyor. With four casing heights
and widths available, this conveyor is capable of capacities from 60
tones per hour to 350 tones per hour; it is also available in angles up
to 60° in 10° or 15° increments.
The industrial curved combination conveyor has been designed
with heavy duty in mind. It is made from heavy-duty galvanised
steel and has an all bolted and riveted construction. It also has a
forged steel chain and heavy-duty plastic flights; this means the
conveyor is suitable for handling all types of cereals and pulses in
agricultural and commercial applications.
This conveyor is ideally suited to feeding a bucket elevator when
avoiding having pits in concrete.
The inlet options available for this conveyor include both
mechanical receptions and trench intake hoppers.
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3. Arable Conference At Cereals
Arable conference marquee (stand 830)
Wednesday 10 June
Session details Chairman/Speakers
11.00 GM and the potential of novel and non-food crops; UK
and international perspectives.
Chairman: Al Brooks (OFC 2016 chairman and farmer)
Speakers:
Jack Bobo, senior adviser for agricultural policy, USDA
Prof Johnathan Napier, Rothamsted Research
Mark Buckingham, Europa Bio
Paul Temple, farmer
14.30 Where will all the resistant varieties come from? Can
we rely on the Recommended List?
Chairman: Dr Tina Barsby (CEO NIAB and OFC director)
Speakers:
Dr Susannah Bolton, HGCA
Dr Richard Summers, former BSPB chairman
Geoff Hall, Monsanto
Andy Barr, farmer & NFU Combinable Crops Board
Thursday 11 June
11.00 What’s the role of precision farming in achieving yield
potential?
David White: farmer and director of RTK Farming
Chairman: Martin Davies, Farmland Investment and OFC director
Speakers: Steve Keyworth, Ursula Agriculture / Michael Horsch, Horsch Machinery / Clive Blacker: Precision Decisions
HSBC open forums (stand 825)
Wednesday 10 June
09.30 Official opening & Q&A forum DEFRA minister George Eustice and Meurig Raymond, NFU president
11.00 New government, new CAP reform – where now for
UK Agriculture?
Mark Berrisford-Smith, head of economics, HSBC and Guy Smith, NFU vice-president
13.00 Can agriculture save the planet before it destroys it? Jack Bobo, senior advisor for agricultural policy, US Dept of State
15.00 Winning the world cup Q&A with Richard Hill MBE, a member of England’s World Cup winning team in
2003
Thursday 11 June
09.30 Q&A forum Prominent Member of Parliament and Meurig Raymond, NFU president
11.00 New government, new CAP reform – where now for
UK Agriculture?
Mark Berrisford-Smith, head of economics, HSBC and Guy Smith, NFU vice-president
14.00 Winning the world cup Q&A with Richard Hill MBE, a member of England’s World Cup winning team in
2003.
Programme correct at time of printing.
Technical seminars
Arable conference marquee (stand 830)
Wednesday 10 June
Session details Chairman/Speakers
10.15 Where is Yield Enhancement Network in maximising
yield potential, and what can growers start
implementing now?
Chairman: Robert Lasseter, OFC council member
Speaker: Prof Roger Sylvester-Bradley, head of crop performance, ADAS
12.30 Losing our active ingredients – where are we and what
can we do?
Chairman: Robert Lasseter, OFC Director
Speaker: Bill Clark, commercial technical director, NIAB
13.30 All no-till – is it practical and best for soil, farmer and
bottom-line?
Chairman: Jane Craigie, British Guild of Agricultural Journalists
Speaker: Tom Sewell, farmer & Nuffield Scholar
15.45 The role of data in agriculture to enhance performance
and increase returns
Chairman: Jane Craigie, British Guild of Agricultural Journalists
Speaker: Nick Tapp, head of client advisory at Craigmore Farming
Thursday 11 June
10.15 A different blackgrass control approach on my farm Chairman: Andrew Brown, farmer
Speaker: Ian Matts, farmer, Brixworth Farming
12.30 Cover crops – what’s best, why use them and how to
manage them
Chairman: Andrew Brown, farmer
Speaker: Mark Hemmant, technical manager, Agrovista
13.30 Soil organic matter – improving yield
through management of soil organisms
Chairman: David Turner, principal at David Turner & Co
Speaker: Jackie Stroud, Rothamsted Research
14.30 Oilseed rape – effective pest management
for high performance and yield
Chairman: Millie Fyfe, RABI regional manager and OFC associate director
Speaker: Caroline Nicholls, research and knowledge transfer manager, HGCA
Cereals 2015 Conference program
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5. can be seen on stand 606.
Other familiar Cereals features return, including:
Crop plots – an opportunity to see the latest varieties and
agronomy in the flesh across 5.5ha of plots.
Machinery – most leading manufacturers will be represented,
offering the perfect shop window for new kit.
Working demonstrations – cultivations, drills and guidance
systems being put through their paces.
Sprays and Sprayers – innovations and application technology
plus over 50 of the latest sprayers in action in Syngenta’s Sprays
and Sprayers arena.
Renewables – showcasing the wide range of opportunities
available from renewable energy, renewable fuels and other non-
food crops.
Post-harvest technology – the place to re-assess drying and
storage needs to maintain crops in the best condition.
Business area – expert information from rural consultants, banks,
and the IT sector to help drive business profitability.
Cereals 2015 takes place on Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th
June, at Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire.
Alltech Crop Science to feature at Cereals 2015
Alltech Crop Science, a division of Alltech, a privately-held
natural animal health and nutrition company, will be exhibiting at
this year’s Cereals 2015. Alltech Crop Science will be joining more
than 25,000 farmers, agronomists and industry suppliers at Cereals
2015, the leading technical event for the arable industry hosted
annually in the UK. Alltech Crop Science will showcase natural-
based products and solutions that it provides to the industry which
tackle the agronomic and horticultural challenges facing producers
across the globe. Alltech Crop Science aims to seamlessly bridge
the gap between science and sustainability, naturally, providing
solutions to address issues facing the production of citrus to silage
and everything in between.
Since 1994 Alltech Crop Science have conducted research on 69
crops in 29 countries to form the scientific basis for our products
and have a strong regional presence in Europe, North America,
Latin America, the Middle-East, Africa and Asia. Our global brand
portfolio addresses each stage of crop development, providing plants
with precision nutrition and offering growers biological solutions
that enhance traditional programmes.
In 2014, the United Kingdom saw an increase in planted areas and
yield in comparison to 2013 due to improved weather conditions.
Yields have been aided by good crop establishment and adequate
moisture through spring and summer. However, it is important to
note that it is not just good weather that plays an important role
in crop production. Soil life plays a major role in many natural
processes that determine nutrient and water availability for
agricultural productivity.
A healthy agribiome is the foundation to any crop reaching its full
natural genetic potential. Alltech’s unique technology is designed to
revitalise soil and increase beneficial soil microbes which assist in
the breakdown of residual crop material, improve the availability of
nutrients and enhance root growth. By providing a balanced source
of essential nutrients in the soil and improving the root system
it bridges the gap between crop potential and performance, thus
yielding a superior harvest without damaging the environment.
“The Alltech Crop Science research programme is built on
improving productivity in the soil and the plant itself,” said Robert
Walker global general manager, Alltech Crop Science. “We must
focus on nutrient efficiency and end product quality as market
demand rises, all while identifying the environmental challenges.
The Alltech Crop Science team are eager for the opportunity to meet
the farmers, agronomists and growers who will visit Cereal 2015.
The team are serious about all things soil and arable, we would not
miss this event or the opportunities it presents.”
Amid the ever changing environment, providing your crop with
a catalyst for growth at a precise time can make all the difference.
Equipping crops with a framework of essential nutrients they require
to sustain themselves is a complex balancing act that requires more
than traditional fertiliser programmes. Through Alltech’s global
performance range of biostimulants and plant activators crops
become more robust and resilient. Healthier plants are higher in
sugars and production is uniform in size and colour which improves
marketable yield.
“Recent evidence has shown that we need to be more careful in
planning going forward, focus must be placed on an integrated,
non-chemical, pest management control system. We must go back
to basics and focus on the genetic basis of the crop for example
farming, rotation, sowing date and crop establishment methods. We
need to have a broad strategy. Planning is essential and we need to
focus on a sustainable solution whereby we can continue to produce
food profitably, efficiently and safely, in an environmentally friendly
way,” continued Walker.
To find out more information on how to improve performance
and production naturally visit the Alltech Crop Science at stand 322
during Cereals 2015. Here you can you can speak with members of
our global team on optimising your arable crops, in both yield and
quality, using natural, residue free solutions.
Ryetec Smart version mobile drier
Ryetec will launch at Cereals their new Smart version mobile drier
from Agrex, Italy’s leading manufacturers of Grain processing,
milling and drying equipment. Based on the successful and proven
PRT range of mobile driers, the Smart version provides the user
with a fully automated system whereby a target moisture content is
given to the machine, which then fills, dries to the required moisture
content, cools, and empties completely automatically. All this can
be monitored at any point by the famer/operator with a special
Agrex ‘app’ on his smartphone which indicates the stage of operation, statistics of
performance and any faults. This gives the operator the freedom to leave the yard
and continue with other jobs whilst the drier gets on with its work or even to monitor
the machine if operating during the night with checks being made remotely on the
machine and the drying progress.
All Agrex driers benefit from the revolutionary external recirculating/loading auger,
this system offers the unique benefit of allowing the recirculating speed of the drier
to be increased as the grain dries unlike conventional systems where the recirculating
speed of the grain is only adjustable when the hopper is empty which means the
speed is limited by input moisture (the wetter, the slower).
Agrex driers can be speeded up as the grain dries vastly reducing drying time,
allowing for a more even heating of the grain (and avoiding hot spots) and therefore
saving fuel and speeding output. The new Smart system also controls this function
automatically speeding up recirculation speed as the grain dries.
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