Growing a resilient food supply has never been easy but it’s even more difficult when you have a variety of weather, labor, water and environmental challenges. We will explore these topics during the Agri-Pulse Food & Ag Issues Summit on June 4, 2024 at the Sheraton Grand in Sacramento, CA. “This year’s theme, “Rightsizing California Agriculture for New Growth and Opportunities,” will bring participants together to provide perspective on how farmers and ranchers will need to adapt,” says Agri-Pulse Editor Sara Wyant. You’ll hear from experts about labor trends and ..read more

Over the past two decades, FlowerTrials® has evolved from a joint promotion initiative set up by a handful of breeders into a key event within the global horticultural community. No less than 59 companies will be exhibiting this year in week 24 for the 20th Anniversary edition. Evolving demands of the market FlowerTrials® brings together leading breeders, growers, retailers and industry stakeholders to discover the newest varieties and trends in pot and bedding plant breeding. From vibrant annuals to resilient perennials, FlowerTrials® is the place to discover ongoing innovation ..read more

After more than seven years of research, development, engineering, and testing, BIOR Biotech is launching a unique, first-of-its-kind technology that every farmer worldwide can benefit from. ‘BIOR’ stands for ‘BIO Reactor,’ a pioneering technology that enables the continuous cultivation of soil microorganisms essential for soil health and optimal plant growth. This innovation allows farmers to produce biofertilizer (microorganisms) directly on their farms with minimal operational costs, as the technology automates all preparation, cultivation, and both ongoing and final quality inspe ..read more

ADM (NYSE: ADM) has performed a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for XTRACT 6930, a plant extract-based feed additive for monogastric animals. LCA is a method to evaluate and quantify the potential environmental impacts throughout the supply chain of a product or service. Notably, ADM has compiled LCA results of XTRACT 6930 use on broiler operations within four global regions: Asia, Latin America, Europe and North America. These results suggest that XTRACT 6930 is a useful tool to mitigate the environmental footprint of the broiler meat sector. Use of ADM’s feed additive has demonstra ..read more

Evonik will highlight the supply security and sustainability benefits of its amino acids portfolio and present its latest products and solutions in animal nutrition at China Feed Industry Expo 2024. The company will also introduce its new joint venture Evonik Vland Biotech, which focuses on animal gut health and functional additive solutions, for the first time at an industrial fair in China.  “Evonik has been present in China’s animal nutrition industry for more than 20 years, and the country continues to be a very important growth market. We’re committed to providing feed additives and ..read more

The figures in the Sustainability Record 2023 clearly demonstrate that Symrise achieved key sustainability targets last year. For example, the Holzminden-based Group was able to increase the share of strategic biological raw materials from sustainable sources to 95 percent. This mainly resulted from the more stringent monitoring of its entire value chain and closer collaboration with its suppliers. In compliance with the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, Symrise performed sustainability risk assessments of all its suppliers. 70 percent of them also reported on their own emission reduction ..read more

VOG Products recently added a very special product to its assortment: “apple compote with pieces”, in which the creamy texture of the apple mousse meets apple chunks, resulting in an unforgettable flavour. High-quality steamed apple chunks are combined with apple mousse to create a “ready-to-use” product. This opens up a wide range of uses and applications for customers.    Organic quality or integrated quality, sweetened or unsweetened, produced with a single variety or mix: the new apple compote mixes with apple chunks from VOG Products are an excellent example of product ..read more

The hoeing machine, also available in the Middle East, is known for its unique rotary hoe system with damage-free roller probe. The hoe unit is guided tightly around the tree by the roller probe, without touching the tree. Van Tuijl Innovations has developed this intra-row-weeder called WEEDELETE®. Two versions are available: the RS-Series hoes both between and in the rows of the trees and is available in different working widths. The ZRS-Series hoes only in the blackstrips with the trees, sparing the grass strips in the paths. For optimal results, the hoeing depth can be easily adjusted. The ..read more

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