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AFGRI Platinum Sponsor at Agritech Expo Zambia in Chisamba in April
As in previous years, Agritech Expo Zambia enjoys extensive support from the agri industry with the well-known supplier AFGRI Corporation Ltd., the sole John Deere distributor in Zambia, returning as platinum sponsors again. “The annual Agritech Expo is very important for all agricultural... - March 18, 2017 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Large South African Presence at Agritech Expo in April Indicates Strong Interest in Zambia’s Agri Sector
“Zambia is an exciting market to explore, not just for South African suppliers to the agriculture sector, but also for South African farmers,” says Liam Beckett, commercial director for the upcoming Agritech Expo Zambia. The award-winning event is owned by the Zambia National Farmers... - March 05, 2017 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Award-Winning Agritech Expo Zambia Returns to Chisamba in April as Agri Sector Continues to Move with the Times
The award-winning Agritech Expo Zambia returns to Chisamba for the fourth time this year from 27-29 April. - February 19, 2017 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Huge Agri Invasion Expected in Arusha This Week as Agritech Expo Tanzania Comes to Town
The Tanzanian agri hub of Arusha is expecting the arrival of more than 2000 farmers and agri experts this week for the first outdoor, B2B farming expo of its kind as Agritech Expo Tanzania kicks off on Thursday, 26 January. “The Agritech Expo Tanzania team is ready and excited, as are our... - January 25, 2017 - Agritech Expo Tanzania
PathogenDx and Emerald Scientific Enter Into Distribution Agreement to Supply PDx-C Ultra-Rapid Pathogen Detection Kits to Testing Labs Nationally
PathogenDx, an Arizona-based biotechnology company, has developed a disruptive testing technology for pathogen detection for the botanical, food, and Ag testing markets. The company entered into a national sales and distribution agreement with Emerald Scientific to supply it PDx-C Ultra-Rapid kit that can detect pathogens in less than 6 hours to testing labs focused on the cannabis market. Emerald Scientific is the leading national supplier to cannabis testing labs in the United States. - January 24, 2017 - PathogenDx
TAHA to Promote Horticulture Value Chain in Tanzania at Agritech Expo in Arusha
The Tanzania Horticultural Association, TAHA, is an official host partner of the upcoming Agritech Expo Tanzania in Arusha from 26-27 January. - January 20, 2017 - Agritech Expo Tanzania
Agritech Expo Partner SAGCOT: “Someday Agriculture Will Truly Uplift Tanzania and the Region at Large”
SAGCOT is a supporting association of the upcoming outdoor agricultural show, Agritech Expo Tanzania in Arusha from 26-27 January and expected to gather thousands of agri experts and farmers. - January 19, 2017 - Agritech Expo Tanzania
Polylast Systems, LLC Expands Antimicrobial Surfaces Division Into Canada
Scottsdale-based, Polylast Systems announced today that the company has expanded its antimicrobial surfaces division into Canada. Polylast Systems manufactures a seamless 100% recycled rubber flooring that provides safety and comfort for horses, cattle, dogs, and yes, even humans. The patented,... - January 18, 2017 - Polylast Systems, LLC
Strong Agri Industry Support for Agritech Expo Tanzania in Arusha in January
Private and public sector working together – this is how the much anticipated, upcoming outdoor agricultural show, Agritech Expo Tanzania, taking place in Arusha from 26-27 January is described by the local agricultural sector in the country. - December 23, 2016 - Agritech Expo Tanzania
Uganda’s Agri Minister Bamulangaki Confirmed for Agribusiness Congress East Africa in Kampala Next Week
“Agriculture shining bright for Uganda” will be the theme of the keynote address by the Hon. Ssempijja Vincent Bamulangaki, Uganda’s Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, during the opening session of the upcoming Agribusiness Congress East Africa in Kampala on... - November 23, 2016 - Agribusiness Congress East Africa
CERTIFIED, INC. $20 Million Fundraising Acquisition
CERTIFIED, INC. has announced an agreement with Switzerland based Galileo Asset Management SA (galileoam.com) to assist in the acquisition of $20 million of equity funding. Such funding will expedite CERTIFIED’s international distribution and usage of their breakthrough disruptive smartphone... - November 21, 2016 - CERTIFIED INC.
Agritech Expo Comes to Arusha, Tanzania
The success story of the outdoor agricultural show, Agritech Expo, is about to expand to Tanzania with the inaugural farming B2B platform taking place in the agri-hub of Arusha in January. Says Agritech Expo Tanzania event director Yolanda dos Santos, “continued agriculture economic growth... - November 18, 2016 - Agritech Expo Tanzania
How Young Women Are Proving Themselves on Ugandan Farms and Other Inspiring Agri Tales at Agribusiness Congress East Africa in November
“Young women can have a positive influence on ensuring commercial farms don’t waste money or resources and ensure our environment is cared for in a responsible manner,” so says Rebecca Kate Spencer, Executive Director of the Youth Empowerment Training Center (YET) in Uganda. She... - October 27, 2016 - Agribusiness Congress East Africa
Focus on Agri for Economic Growth as Agribusiness Congress East Africa Comes to Kampala in November
There is great excitement in the agricultural sector in Uganda as preparations are underway for the fourth Agribusiness Congress East Africa conference that is taking place in Kampala from 29-30 November. It is the first time that the event is taking place in Uganda. Agribusiness Congress East... - September 17, 2016 - Agribusiness Congress East Africa
Aquaculture Technology Company Makes Breakthrough in Ammonia/Nitrite Mitigation
Aquaculture technology startup company has announced that it has made a breakthrough technological advance in aquaculture ammonia and nitrite mitigation. - August 02, 2016 - Black Water Nano, LLC
PathogenDx Enters Into Cooperation Agreement with Toluca Mexican Style Products to Evaluate Its Ultra-Rapid PDx-M Meat Adulteration Technology
PathogenDx, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has entered into a cooperation agreement with Toluca Mexican Style Food Products to evaluate its ultra-rapid PDx-M meat adulteration and microbial detection technology. PathogenDx has developed a breakthrough technology providing food and meat... - July 27, 2016 - PathogenDx
New Discovery, ISO-Extracts™ Turns-on Plant Growth While Improving Soil Health and Sustainability of Our Food Supply
Today, Beem Biologics,Inc. is announcing the discovery of ISO-Extracts™, a natural biological complex applied to plants by spray or irrigation. - July 19, 2016 - Beem Biologics, Inc
Kasco CertiSafe Water Circulator Receives NSF Certification
Kasco Marine, Inc. announces that NSF has tested and certified the Kasco CertiSafe Circulator for use in municipal potable water containments. The CertiSafe water Circulator was tested and certified by NSF International under ANSI/NSF Standard 61 as a municipal drinking water reservoir and water... - June 29, 2016 - Kasco Marine
Manatee Holdings Ltd. Receives Committed to Engagement Award™
Manatee Holdings Ltd., an aquaculture company, proudly announces that it has just received the Committed To Engagement Award for the action they have taken to improve engagement in their business. The Committed to Engagement Award is independently verified and awarded by Engagement Multiplier... - June 20, 2016 - Manatee Holdings Ltd.
SAHS Lifesciences Launches New Range of Poultry Feed
A premier poultry products manufacturer, SAHS Lifesciences Pvt Ltd introduces its new poultry feed range for different age of chickens raised for different purposes. - June 19, 2016 - SAHS Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
Pet Industry and Disney Urge Responsible Ownership as Animated Film Finding Dory Gets Ready for Release Friday
The animated Disney film Finding Dory opens this Friday and the pet industry, in partnership with Disney, has launched a campaign promoting the responsible and safe handling of fish and aquariums. Finding Dory is about a loveable but forgetful blue tang, a saltwater fish that is captured in the... - June 17, 2016 - The Ocean Floor
Kasco to Debut New Product at the American Water Works Association’s Annual Conference & Convention
Kasco Marine is pleased to announce its attendance at the American Water Works Association Annual Conference & Convention June 19 – 22 in Chicago, Ill. Kasco will be showcasing its new CertiSafe Circulator. - June 05, 2016 - Kasco Marine
Priming for Rapid Growth, Kasco Marine, Inc. Expands Marketing Team
Kasco Marine, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Hilary Simonson to its in-house marketing team. - May 14, 2016 - Kasco Marine
"Meet the Breeds" Showcase to Highlight Super Ride XIV
The organizers of Super Ride XIV: International Festival of the Equestrian Arts are today announcing the inclusion of a "Meet the Breeds" showcase in the 2016 equine tournament. - May 06, 2016 - Super Ride Organizing Committee
Record-Breaking, Third Agritech Expo in Chisamba Hailed as "Tremendously Successful" by ZNFU
With a record-breaking attendance of 17,605 visitors, the third edition of Agritech Expo Zambia has firmly established itself as the leading outdoor agri event in the region. This year’s attendance is a 50% increase in visitors compared to last year’s figure of 11,740. - May 01, 2016 - Agritech Expo Zambia
For Chicken Coops, Smarter Designs Introduced by Eggshell Online
With smarter designs and changes in the manufacturing process behind-the-scenes, EggShell Online believes that it is set to introduce even better options with a wider catalogue of chicken runs and coops in the UK. - April 28, 2016 - EggShell Online
Local Pasture-Raised Eggs Now Available in Whole Foods Market Stores in South Region
Whole Foods Market customers across the South can now buy “World’s Best Eggs” in their local refrigerated section. The new eggs are Jeremiah Cunningham’s World’s Best Eggs, which are USDA Certified Organic eggs from humanely-raised, pasture-raised, organic laying flocks in the South. - April 20, 2016 - World's Best Eggs
Agritech Expo Outreach Programme Has Brought About Big, Positive Changes for School in Chisamba
Some 610 learners and 17 teachers at the Golden Valley Basic School in Chisamba, Zambia are reaping the benefits of the Agritech Expo Outreach Programme. - April 07, 2016 - Agritech Expo Zambia
JSE to Speak About Its Cooperation with Zambian Commodity Exchange (ZAMACE) on Guaranteed Derivatives Trading at Agritech Expo
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange is sponsoring the Commercial Farmers Focus Day workshop at the upcoming Agritech Expo, which will be held in the Zambian agri-hub of Chisamba from 14-16 April. - April 03, 2016 - Agritech Expo Zambia
ZNFU: "At Agritech Expo It is Important for Us to Showcase the Zambian Agricultural Industry in Totality"
"As farmers we have the destiny of our country and nation in our hands,” says Dr Evelyn Nguleka, Zambia National Farmers Union President. The ZNFU is the owner of the upcoming third edition of Agritech Expo, which is expected to welcome some 15,000 farming professionals in Chisamba from 14-16 April. - March 17, 2016 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Kasco Welcomes Lee Wilson to Sales Team
Kasco is pleased to announce and welcome aquatic biologist Lee Wilson as the newest member of their experienced sales team. Based out of South Carolina, Lee is responsible for maintaining and initiating customer relationships in the southeast region of the United States, contributing to new product... - March 11, 2016 - Kasco Marine
Designer Chicken Coops Back in Vogue in the UK, Thanks to EggShell
As the world is realising that having fresh eatables is tougher than ever, they are moving on to poultry farming. Hence, it is no surprise that coops are becoming more popular than ever. And EggShell Online is one firm that has been trying its best to introduce functional designs for chicken coops here in the UK. To a great extent, they seem to be bringing about a change in the market itself. - March 06, 2016 - EggShell Online
Large German Pavilion at Agritech Expo Shows Growing German Interest in Zambian Agri Sector
“Made in Germany” will make a big impression at the annual Agritech Expo in Chisamba in April when 14 German providers of agri machinery and livestock equipment will be part of the German pavilion – this is almost double compared to last year. Martin Botzian, Head of... - February 28, 2016 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Agritech Expo Partner Musika Says "Zambia in a Good Position to Take Full Advantage of Its Agricultural Assets in the Future"
“It is an over-worn cliché to say that Zambia will one day become the ‘bread basket’ of the region but there is no doubt that, despite of current challenges, the future of Zambia’s farmers, both small and large scale, as suppliers of food products to the region and as... - February 14, 2016 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Agritech Expo to Gather Zambia’s Farming Community in Chisamba Again to Focus on Agri Successes and Challenges
“It is so important for the farming community to get together to discuss the current challenges and share success stories in the sector,” says Liam Beckett, Event Director of the Agritech Expo, which is Zambia’s leading outdoor agriculture exhibition. “This year we look... - January 09, 2016 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Equiderma Launches Facebook Holiday Giveaway
Equiderma Launches Holiday Giveaway – Prizes Include Product Line and iPad mini - December 13, 2015 - Equiderma
"Cowboys of the Waggoner Ranch" Captures Hardworking Legends as Sale Discussions Continue - Second Printing of Texas Photographer’s Inaugural Book
As discussions continue for the sale of the legendary 510,572-acre Waggoner Ranch, the future is still undetermined for what may or may not change for 26 cowboys at the largest ranch in the U.S. under one contiguous fence. - December 09, 2015 - Cowboys of the Waggoner Ranch
Agribusiness Congress East Africa Returns to Dar es Salaam as Region Focuses on the Business of Farming
The business of farming, the effect of climate change in agriculture and attracting young people to the agri-sector are some of the main topics on the agenda at the annual Agribusiness Congress East Africa. This high-level business-to-business and business-to–government event moves to a... - October 02, 2015 - Agribusiness Congress East Africa
MDI Safety Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Relaunch of eCommerce Website
MDI Safety / Montgomery Distributors, Inc recently celebrated it 20th Anniversary as well as a relaunch of it's improved eCommerce website www.mdisafety.com. "Being in business for 20 years is a significant milestone for any company. I believe our success has always been linked to the strength... - July 16, 2015 - MDI Safety
The Internet of Stings; WiFi for Your Beehive
New Zealand based beekeeping technology company, Hivemind Ltd, have released a new WiFi beehive scale and smartphone app that will allow urban beekeepers, bee educators and researchers, to better monitor their bees and more easily share their knowledge about these vitally important pollinators. A crowdfunding campaign for the product is currently live on the indiegogo platform here: www.indiegogo.com/at/wifibees - June 30, 2015 - Hivemind
Polylast Systems, LLC Announces New Flooring with Microban® Antimicrobial Technology
Scottsdale-based, Polylast Systems announced today, that it has partnered with Microban®, the nation’s leading antimicrobial technology company, to create an antimicrobial solution for its flooring systems. Polylast manufactures a seamless, 100% recycled rubber flooring that provides... - June 27, 2015 - Polylast Systems, LLC
Update: Six Emerging ag Companies Present at AgTech Week to ag Investors
New information for AgTech Week, a new ag conference by GAI and Larta Institute, launches Monday, June 22 through June 24 in San Francisco, CA. Six emerging ag innovative companies are presenting/pitching in the AgTech Innovation Expo session on Thurs. 5 of 6 companies have received business assistance from Larta in their CAP programs or Ag Innovation Showcase. - June 18, 2015 - Larta Institute
Three Emerging Ag Companies Present at AgTech Week to Ag Investors
Global Ag Investing & Larta Institute, two thought leaders in ag investing and innovation, have partnered to combine their organizations’ knowledge and networks for a West Coast ag conference, AgTech Week, June 22-24. Keynote address and town hall Q&A by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Three emerging ag companies, from Larta Institute’s commercialization assistance programs will be presenting at the conference to investors: Asilomar Bio, Whole Trees and Stony Creek Colors. - June 13, 2015 - Larta Institute
Agritech Outreach Programme Has Already Started to Transform School in Chisamba, Zambia
Some 546 students and 17 teachers at the Golden Valley Basic School in Chisamba, Zambia are already reaping the benefits of the recently launched Agritech Expo Outreach Programme. The school is situated on the GART research farm where the annual Agritech Expo takes place, and the event organisers... - May 22, 2015 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Smart Agriculture Analytics Hires Brazil Vice President of Business Development
Smart Agriculture Analytics, a sales accelerating service for agricultural technology suppliers focused on the China market, today announced the appointment of Dr. Avram Slovic as vice president of business development in Brazil. Slovic brings more than a decade of experience in the biotechnology... - May 16, 2015 - Smart Agriculture Analytics
Week of Awareness Focuses on Endangered Farm Animals
The first annual National Heritage Breeds Week will be held May 17-23, 2015 across the United States to raise awareness about nearly 200 endangered breeds of livestock and poultry. The event is sponsored by The Livestock Conservancy, a national nonprofit dedicated to protecting endangered farm... - May 10, 2015 - The Livestock Conservancy
Zambian President Lungu’s Visit to Agritech Expo Provided “Much-Needed Political Buy-in” - ZNFU
The second Agritech Expo in the heart of Zambia’s agri community in Chisamba in April drew more than 11 700 visitors, including the country’s President Edgar Lungu, the Vice President, Mrs Inonge Wina, the Zambian and German agri ministers and many other dignitaries and agri experts. - May 07, 2015 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Agritech Outreach Programme to Assist School in Chisamba with Upgrades, Supplies and Farming
The Golden Valley Basic School in Chisamba will be the first institution to benefit from the recently launched Agritech Expo Outreach Programme. “Working with the ZNFU we are organising an international exhibition of the latest agriculture machinery and technologies to drive growth in the... - April 11, 2015 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Agritech Expo to Address Finance Challenges of the Zambian Farming Community
Many Zambian farmers struggle to get access to finance in order to grow and expand their businesses. At the upcoming Agritech Expo at GART in Chisamba from 16-18 April, local agri experts will be on hand with free financial advice that is specifically geared towards to the agricultural sector and... - March 29, 2015 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Practical, Free Workshops Again for Farmers at Agritech Expo in Chisamba in April
The upcoming Agritech Expo, taking place from 16-18 April at GART in Chisamba, offers a range of free, practical workshops to assist farmers in the use of the latest technologies to improve their productive capacity and to become more competitive. More than 10 000 people are expected to descend on... - March 19, 2015 - Agritech Expo Zambia