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Agriculture Tech Advances Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
Paper calls on entrepreneurs to seize untapped potential for innovation in “AgTech” to meet global food demand while minimizing environmental impacts. - April 25, 2014 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Afrocet and Informa Introduce Agra Innovate: Exhibition and Conference on Agribusiness in Nigeria
Afrocet, a Nigerian based conference, exhibition and training organiser and Informa, the largest publicly owned exhibitions and training provider in the world, are launching Agra Innovate: a new Nigerian exhibition and conference being staged at the Landmark Conference and Exhibition Centre,... - April 25, 2014 - Informa Middle East and Africa
Global Sawlog Prices Rose in the 4Q/13 Resulting in the GSPI Reaching Its Third Highest Level Since 1995; Highest Increases in Western North America and Northern Europe
Higher demand for lumber and increased global trade of logs pushed sawlog prices upward in many markets during 2013, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. As a consequence, the GSPI price index has move upward to reach its highest level in eight years. Log prices in Western North America, Sweden, Finland, Latvia and Japan have increased the most over the past 12 months. - April 23, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Increases in Russian Lumber Exports Have Not Compensated for the Decline in Log Exports That Came as the Result of Higher Log Export Tariffs by Russia in 2007
The Russian log export tax that was implemented in 2007 resulted in a sharp decline of log exportation with the Russian share of globally traded logs falling from 44% in 2006 to 15% in 2013. During the same period, lumber exports have increased but shipments have not compensated for the decline in income from the log exports, reports the WRQ. - April 23, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Importation of Softwood Logs to Sweden Reached a 10-Year High in 2013 with Norway and Latvia Being the Major Suppliers of Both Pulplogs and Sawlogs
The forest industry in Sweden imported about ten percent of its wood raw-material needs in 2013, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. Softwood log imports reached a ten-year high, while there has been a decline in the importation of hardwood logs. The major log suppliers to Sweden in 2013 were Latvia, Norway, Estonia and Finland. - April 23, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Agritech Expo in Zambia This Month Was "a Realised Dream for ZNFU and All the Farmers"
Agritech Expo “was a realised dream for ZNFU and all the farmers,” says Dr Evelyn Nguleka, President of the Zambia National Farmers’ Union, following the overwhelming success of Zambia’s first full-scale, live agriculture event, in Chisamba in early April. - April 21, 2014 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Couple Retires from Family Owned Livestock Market After 50 Years
Gail and Janet Sohler have owned the Stockmen’s Livestock Market in Yankton, South Dakota since 1952. During that time they established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Gail implemented new technologies in the 50 year long operation of the sale barn including strong advocates... - April 18, 2014 - Stock Realty and Auction Co.
Langwater Farm is Growing
The town of Easton, MA and the surrounding communities are about see even more local, certified organic produce from Langwater Farm as they announce the expansion of their business to include a section of property known as Wheaton Farm on Bay Road in Easton. As Langwater Farm enters their fifth... - April 17, 2014 - Langwater Farm
Agcapita's Canadian Farmland Investment Thesis Confirmed by New Report from Farm Credit Canada
Farm Credit Canada’s newest farmland values report shows the average value of Canadian farmland increased 22.1% in 2013. - April 15, 2014 - Agcapita
Major Efforts to Mitigate Climate Change Well Under Way in Europe
Responding to the UN report on climate change mitigation, European innovators working across a range of climate innovation disciplines are stressing that major efforts are well under way in Europe. - April 15, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Bioo Scientific Launches Re-usable Cost-Effective AflaPure™ Aflatoxin Affinity Columns
Bioo Scientific’s AflaPure™ Alfatoxin Total and AflaPure™ Aflatoxin M1 Column Kits are the first commercial immunoaffinity columns for aflatoxin enrichment designed to reduce cost of lab consumables by allowing regeneration between uses. The AflaPure columns can be used up to... - April 05, 2014 - Bioo Scientific
Agri Invasion Expected in Chisamba in Zambia When Thousands Attend the Agritech Expo from Friday
The launch of the Agritech Expo is expected to attract some 8000 agri-professionals at GART in Chisamba, Zambia from 4-5 April. It is the country’s first full-scale, live agriculture event, offering everything from a conference, technical workshops, live crop trials to first-hand demonstrations of the latest in large scale agricultural machinery. - April 05, 2014 - Agritech Expo Zambia
The Feed You Need at a Price You’ll Love in Sun Roads Farmory's Pasture in a Box Systems
With water shortages and inclement weather ravaging our country, Sun Roads Farmory is pleased to offer an alternative feed source to keep your herd healthy and happy. Sun Roads systems produce feed with a very constant quality! This gives the producer the ability to provide a consistently high nutrient, 100% organic green feed to their animals regardless of weather or market conditions. All of this comes with an exciting, added bonus: using this feed system can cut your feed costs by half! - April 04, 2014 - Sun Roads Farmory
Stanbic Bank Ready to Show Its Commitment at Agritech Expo to "Build a Sustainable Agri Sector in Zambia"
Agriculture is one of Stanbic Bank’s key focus sectors and its business model has been structured to support the full Agriculture Value Chain ranging from input suppliers, farmers/out growers, off-takers, processing/production units, distributors, wholesalers and retailers. Stanbic is a platinum sponsor at the upcoming Agritech Expo. - March 28, 2014 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Grow Cherries Without Bird Nets or Pesticides with BugVibes™ Cherry
TechNich Solutions LLC’s release of their BugVibes™ Cherry marks a major new technology milestone in growing organic, non-GMO, and all-natural cherries with minimal pest damage. - March 26, 2014 - BugVibe LLC
"Zambia Will Become the Rising Star in the Region" Says ZNFU in the Run-Up to Agritech Expo in Chisamba
“With support of government and our core support partners there is no doubt in my mind that Zambia will become the rising star in the region because with the government on our side, nothing is impossible to achieve,” says Mr Ndambo Ndambo, Executive Director of the ZNFU (Zambian National Farmers’ Union). The ZNFU is a key founding partner in the upcoming Agritech Expo, where thousands of agri-professionals are expected to gather from 4-5 April at GART in Chisamba. - March 22, 2014 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Free Webinar: How to Increase Yield & Crop Quality with Liquid Organic Fertilizer & Microbes
To celebrate National Agriculture Day, The All Natural Fertilizer Company is hosting a free webinar where farmers can learn how to increase yield and crop quality with the use of organic liquid fertilizers and microbes. - March 19, 2014 - The All Natural Fertilizer Company
Zambia’s Vice President Scott and Agriculture Minister Simuusa at Agritech Expo in Chisamba in April
Zambia’s Vice President Dr Guy Scott and the new Zambian Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, the Honourable Minister Wylbur Simuusa, will both attend the upcoming Agritech Expo where thousands of agri-professionals are expected to gather from 4-5 April at GART in Chisamba. The Vice... - March 16, 2014 - Agritech Expo Zambia
A New SolarOrganite® Biosolids (Sludge) Processing Facility at Lake Yale Baptist Assembly's Wastewater Treatment Plant
A New SolarOrganite® Biosolids (Sludge) Processing Facility at Lake Yale Baptist Assembly's Wastewater Treatment Plant is now in operation to Help Protect Local Lakes, Springs, Rivers, and Enhance Soil and drastically Reduce the Wastewater Plant's Sludge Disposal Costs. Eco Sciences, LLC... - March 09, 2014 - Solarorganite, LLC
Bioo Scientific Launches Rapid Tests for EHDV Detection in Deer
Bioo Scientific launched two NovareDx™ ELISA tests today for the sensitive detection of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (EHDV) in deer and other ruminants. - March 08, 2014 - Bioo Scientific
FOEX Indexes and Wood Resources International to Partner in the Launching of Global Wood Chip Price Indices
The new global wood chip price indices launched in cooperation between FOEX and WRI will be a valuable tool for participants in the trade of wood chip worldwide, including forest companies, energy producers and trading houses. Financial institutions use the FOEX family of Indices as benchmarks in setting prices for SWAP-deals and other financial instruments hedging against product price risks. - March 07, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Agritech Expo and USAID Offer Unique Opportunity for Emerging Farmers at GART in Zambia in April
Some 50 emerging commercial farmers from Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique are being given the opportunity to attend the upcoming Agritech Expo at GART in Chisamba, Zambia from 4-5 April. They will attend workshops designed particularly for small holders and emerging commercial farmers, to provide them... - March 07, 2014 - Agritech Expo Zambia
China Imported Logs and Lumber for a Record Nine Billion Dollars in 2013, with North America, Russia and New Zealand Being the Major Suppliers
Importation of logs and lumber to China reached a new record in 2013 with lumber imports being up 19% and log imports increasing 23% from 2012, as reported in the Wood Resource Quarterly. North America, Russia and New Zealand were the major supplying countries but Sweden, Finland, Ukraine, Chile and Australia saw the biggest increases in market share. - March 06, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Sunkist Growers Featured at Microsoft Convergence
SCS Customer Sunkist Takes the Stage with Microsoft during Dynamics NAV Session. - March 04, 2014 - SCS, Inc.
Belle Chevre Celebrates 25th Year of Making Award-Winning Cheeses
Belle Chevre is proud to announce that 2014 marks its 25th year of crafting the highest quality goat’s milk cheeses in Elkmont, Alabama. Belle Chevre was artisan before artisan was cool! While “artisan” is on top trend today in the United States, Belle Chevre has stood the test of... - March 04, 2014 - Belle Chevre
Daniel Levine: the Unique Farming Trend is Blooming
The trends expert is seeing a rise in new farming ideas - February 27, 2014 - Daniel Levine
AGCO Partners with Agritech Expo in Zambia with Exclusive Diamond Sponsorship
“Agriculture holds the key to transforming the prosperity of many African countries, where agriculture and farming drives the local economy,” says Nuradin Osman, Director of Operations at AGCO Africa and Middle East. The global agri-giant is the exclusive diamond sponsor at the upcoming... - February 23, 2014 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Agritech Expo Reaches Out to Zambia’s Farming Community with Practical Programme
The upcoming Agritech Expo, taking place from 4-5 April at GART in Chisamba offers a practical and relevant programme addressing current challenges experienced by Zambia’s agricultural sector as well as looking at its development. Says Agritech Expo’s programme director, Amore Swart:... - February 19, 2014 - Agritech Expo Zambia
GenapSys Inc. Opens Early Access Registration for the World's First Pure Electronic DNA Sequencer - The GENIUS 110™
Extending the success of previous successful DNA sequencing systems, the GenapSys's GENIUS system will accelerate the use of DNA sequencing for Healthcare, Forensics, Agriculture and Education. - February 18, 2014 - Genapsys Inc.
AgHires.com Offers Hybrid Service for Job Seekers and Employers in Agriculture
AgHires is helping farms and agribusinesses find the right people by launching a new interactive website, AgHires.com. The website is dedicated to connecting top talent with the top employers in and around the agriculture industry. The site will use a hybrid approach offering sourcing services to build the pool of candidates reaching passive candidates which comprise 84% of the potential workforce. - February 16, 2014 - AgHires
Alpaca's Creating a Punch at a 33% Increase This Year in New Owners, Adding to Washington’s Home Industry Economy
February is the month of love, and the growing NW industries of Alpaca Ranchers are turning love on its ear. Alpaca ears to be exact with a nationally renowned Herdsire (Stud) worth $350,000.00 “Crescent Moons Kryptonite” will be at “Alpaca Amore Affaire” owned by a local... - February 11, 2014 - Alpaca Amore
Dramm Introduces the New Drammatic® 5N Blend
Dramm announces a new blend to the Drammatic® Fertilizer line, Drammatic® 5N. - February 09, 2014 - Dramm Corporation
Agritech Expo Participants Upbeat About Zambia’s Farming Future
Partners and participants in the upcoming Agritech Expo, taking place from 4-5 April at GART in Chisamba, are upbeat about the future of Zambia’s agricultural sector and see the country as a good investment opportunity. Zambia’s booming farming sector will be in focus at what will be... - February 05, 2014 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Farmers Review Expands Innovative, On-Line Information Forum for Farming Industry and Enthusiasts
When Farmers Review was launched by Tom Nickerson, it was the first, innovative website dedicated to farmers and agronomists - and those providing goods and services to them. Finally, the farming industry had a free weekly-updated, single source of the latest news and product information. Better... - February 03, 2014 - Farmers Review
Agritech Expo to Put Zambia’s Farming Sector on the Map
Zambia’s booming agriculture sector will be in focus at the country’s first and only business-to-business outdoor agriculture exhibition, Agritech Expo, that is taking place from 4-5 April in Chisamba. The Zambian National Farmers Union (ZNFU) is a key partner in the event which is... - January 24, 2014 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Agcapita Farmland Fund I Completes Sale of Farmland Portfolio for $18 Million
Agcapita Farmland Fund I is pleased to announce that the sale of its farmland portfolio, originally acquired for $8.5 million, closed on January 10th, 2014 for $18 million. - January 16, 2014 - Agcapita
Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete to Speak at Agribusiness East Africa in Dar es Salaam in January
Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete will deliver the opening keynote address at the Agribusiness East Africa conference in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday, 28 January, and share the Tanzanian government’s vision for the future of its agricultural sector. Says Agribusiness East Africa event director... - January 11, 2014 - Agribusiness Congress East Africa
Rentricity Wins NYSERDA Award to Study City of Albany in-Pipe Hydro Clean Energy Project
Rentricity Inc., which makes technology that generates electricity using water pressure in pipes, has been awarded approximately $100,000 from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to study the technical issues and benefits of installing a water pipe-based... - January 06, 2014 - Rentricity Inc.
Aloetrade America LLC Invested in a State of the Art Aloe Plantation and Processing Factory in Mexico
Aloetrade America LLC, - a Miami, Fl. based company involved in the aloe business, completed a technology transfer package under an investment scheme for a new state of the art aloe plantation and processing plant located in Navojoa, Sonora State, Mexico. The technology transferred is related to... - January 06, 2014 - Aloetrade America LLC
New Carbon Trading Approach to Challenge Deforestation
Direct Measurements, not estimation, are used to quantify carbon sequestration of forest carbon benefiting landowners, local economies and ecosystems. The approach is applicable to forests anywhere on the carbon that are essential for a reversal of deforestation practices. - December 18, 2013 - Planetary Emissions Management Inc.
BDA Advises AgFeed on Divestiture of US and China Operations
Business Development Asia ("BDA") is pleased to announce that its client, AgFeed Industries Inc. ("AgFeed"), has closed the sale of the outstanding capital stock of AgFeed Industries Inc. (British Virgin Islands), the holding company for AgFeed's Chinese subsidiaries... - December 11, 2013 - BDA Partners Ltd
Rentricity Launches New Website for In-Pipe Renewable Energy Recovery
Rentricity Inc., the in-pipe hydro energy recovery company, is inviting the processed water community to explore its new website and improved user interface. The new website features a clean, modern design with straightforward navigation, allowing its visitors to gain access to company information... - December 03, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
Harris Seeds Offers Free Shipping and Handling and 12 Days of Discounts for the 2013 Holiday Season
Harris Seeds is ready to make the holiday shopping season brighter starting Thanksgiving weekend with free shipping, Holiday Shop discounts and the “12 Days of Discounts.” - November 22, 2013 - Harris Seeds
Bühler’s High Capacity SORTEX K2A Sorts Delicate Fruit at Curt Maberry
Soft landing kit ensures gentle handling of frozen raspberries and blueberries. - November 22, 2013 - Buhler Sortex Ltd.
Bayer CropScience Charts Course for Cultivating Bee Health Solutions with Opening of Clayton Bee Care Facility
New Facility in Clayton, N.C., to Advance Honey Bee Health Research and Development Initiatives - November 20, 2013 - Bayer CropScience
Bayer CropScience Tells the Story of Modern Agriculture on RFD-TV’s American Farmer Program
Crop Science Company’s Agricultural Sustainability Efforts Showcased on Rural America’s Most Important Network Nov. 19 - November 16, 2013 - Bayer CropScience
Eco-Lite Products Introduces the MAX Grow Line of LED Grow Lights
Eco-Lite Products, the leading manufacturer of specialty lighting products announces the introduction of the MAX Grow line of LED lights, designed for indoor plant and vegetable gardens. - November 15, 2013 - ECO-Light Products
Global Sawlog Prices Trending Upward with the GSPI Price Index Reaching the Highest Level Since 2011: the Biggest Price Increases Occurred in Western US and Canada
Sawlog price trends around the world were mixed in the 2Q/13, with prices increasing in log exporting regions of North America and Oceania, but declining in Europe, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The GSPI Price Index rose 5.1% from the 1Q/13 to the highest level since 2011. - November 11, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC
Sintex-Wausaukee Composites Inc Wins 2013 AGCO Supplier Quality Award
Sintex-Wausaukee Composites Inc., a leading supplier of composite components for "Original Equipment Manufacturer" (OEMs) announces the receipt of the 2013 AGCO Supplier Quality Award. The award is presented each year by AGCO Corporation. One of the world’s leading producers of... - November 05, 2013 - Sintex-Wausaukee Composite Inc.
Bayer CropScience Strengthens Commitment to Research Triangle Park, N.C., and Future of Agriculture Through Recent Investments
Crop Science Company Invests Nearly $78 Million in Research Triangle Park Area in Last 18 Months, Including Renovation of North American Headquarters - October 19, 2013 - Bayer CropScience