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“FOR THE GOOD OF NATURE – EAT VEGANUARY!” – SANLUCAR MAKES JANUARY VEGAN DELICIOUS
“For the good of nature – eat Veganuary!” – this is the motto under which SanLucar, the premium brand for fruit and vegetables... Read more
MAXIMIZING PROTEIN’S PROFITABILITY FROM MEAT, POULTRY, RENDERING AND PET FOOD
There’s money in protein. Whether it’s meat or poultry, and whether it’s processed for human consumption or rendered for pet food, it’s worth making t... Read more
Polish Planter Bags
MARTEX®-Jerzy Marek Strenkowski, is a family owned company from Poland engaged in the production and supply of textile products for nurseries, includi... Read more
Monitor thrips & whitefly continuously
Whitefly and thrips are widespread major agricultural pests of various vegetable, ornamental and field-grown crops. Key species include the sweet pota... Read more
Naïo Technologies, the leader in agricultural robotics, certifies the autonomous, unsupervised work of its full range of robots
After 10 years’ existence, Naïo Technologies is consolidating its status as the agricultural robotics leader by being the first company in the world t... Read more
Polyserve Digitally Transforms to Boost Egypt’s Agricultural Market to EGP 41 Billion by 2024
One of the largest fertilizer and chemical production and trading groups in Egypt and the Middle East — Polyserve Fertilizer and Chemicals... Read more
Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue kicks off trade mission to the Gulf region with visits to Gulfood and Expo 2020 in Dubai
Leading the first trade mission by Bord Bia – the Irish Food Board – to the Gulf region since the start of the pandemic, Ireland’s Minister for Agricu... Read more
HilverdaFlorist acquires Royal series from Takii
HilverdaFlorist is pleased to announce the acquisition of the gerbera Royal F1 series from Takii. Since 2021 both parties have collaborated to acceler... Read more
DMT’s Ranches And Farms Inspection Team Achieves Significant Results For Q1 2021 Supported By Advanced Technologies
Department Of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) announced recently significant results achieved by the DMT Farms and Ranches Inspection Team in Abu D... Read more
INTRODUCING: LIQUID FERTILIZERS & AMINO+
Ferm O Feed is constantly looking for new, innovative ways to preserve and improve the fertility of the earth. We have been doing this for years throu... Read more
Signify LED lights power Iceland’s first and only vertical farm
Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, is providing GreenPower LED technology for VAXA, Iceland’s first vertical farm. Vertical farm... Read more
FFAR & GAIN Announce Challenge for Screening Underutilized Crops
Of the more than 50,000 known edible plant species, only three crops – rice, wheat and maize – account for two-thirds of the world’s food supply. With... Read more
UAE’s Green Infrastructure Growth Plans to Be Discussed at the upcoming Middle East Smart Landscape Summit
The 8th edition of the Middle East Smart Landscape Summit, held with the support of Dubai Municipality as the Official Government Partner and organize... Read more
Yanmar Develops Compact Tractor Business in Germany with New Master Dealer Wassenberg
29th March, Yanmar has concluded a Master Dealer Agreement with compact tractor and machinery company Wassenberg GmbH, for the sales and service of th... Read more
INCREASE FLEXIBILITY WITH UNIFLEX – NEW CONCENTRATION UNIT FOR TREATING LIQUID EGGS
Moba introduces Uniflex, the new concentration unit for treating liquid eggs. This is an easy-to-operate, fully integrated automation system that proc... Read more
ISF statement on the notification of genome edited high-GABA tomato in Japan
The International Seed Federation (ISF) welcomes the announcement of the first voluntary notification of genome edited high-GABA tomato in Japan. The... Read more
Increase Egg Production Efficiency in Laying Hen
Are you facing problems related to poultry egg production? Are you wondering why there’s a sudden drop in egg production in your laying hen? Or why yo... Read more
Sunflower lecithin from Sternchemie granted GRAS No-Objection Letter by FDA
Allergen-free lecithin gives food manufacturers more flexibility Sternchemie has received a GRAS “letter of no objection” from the US Food and Drug Ad... Read more
Elite Agro brings UAE’s only locally grown blueberries back to the market
Abu Dhabi producer uses sustainable solutions to optimise production Elite Agro (EAG), a leading UAE producer and distributor of fresh produce, is b... Read more
Yanmar Commences Production at New Industrial Engine Plant in India
Yanmar Engine Manufacturing India Pvt. Ltd. (YEMI) announced the commencement of production at its new state of the art industrial engine manufacturin... Read more
Cobb Europe Partners With Al-Watania Poultry in Egypt to Host ‘Safe Environment for Safe Food’ Training
Cobb Europe partnered with Al-Watania Poultry in Egypt to host the pair’s annual scientific conference focusing on the importance of creating a safe e... Read more
Expertise in New Cobb Broiler Breeder Management Guide Helps Customers Optimize Flock Performance
The new Cobb Broiler Breeder Management Guide includes expanded, updated, and newly added technical expertise in broiler breeder production management... Read more
LANDMARC kicks-off! – A new EU-funded project on land-based climate change mitigation
What is the realistic potential for agriculture, forestry, and other land use sectors to enhance the uptake of CO2 from the atmosphere? This question... Read more
GreenTech Amsterdam 2020 goes virtual
After extensive consultation and various options considered, GreenTech decided to postpone the full physical format of the show to 15 – 17 June... Read more
Glatt Ingenieurtechnik celebrates continued business success with third expansion of its Technology Center
From vitamins in animal feed and enzymes in detergents to powder materials for high-performance batteries, Glatt, the Germany-based plant manufacturer... Read more
New Ishida x-ray offers enhanced sensitivity for difficult to detect items
Ishida Europe is launching its next generation IX-G2 dual energy X-ray inspection system which offers significantly enhanced sensitivities for the det... Read more
Irrigating With Mobilize Increases Yield While Lowering Costs
Modern growers have a very different attitude toward water than their grandfathers had. In the past, growers either grew crops that did not need irrig... Read more
Macfrut Digital An exclusive programme for buyers from all over the world
The 2020 edition of Macfrut, to be held from 8 to 10 September, will be fully digital. This platform will enable participants to arrange and manage bu... Read more
Bühler boosts annual savings for eco-warrior coffee co-op by 20%
Rainforest Alliance certified Kijani Hai is living green and combating deforestation As a newly established coffee originating business committed to c... Read more
Aphidoletes-System – as efficient as it is effective at controlling aphids
The fight against aphids is in full swing again. If growers had to choose one control agent they would not want to be without, most would select Aphid... Read more
Innovation to add value: SmartMoisture set to boost environmental and economic sustainability through moisture management in feed production
Devenish has partnered with speciality chemicals innovator Perstorp to launch a new patented technology that will help animal feed mills to improve mi... Read more
What farmers can do to overcome high fertilizer prices
Fertilizer prices have doubled or more in the past six months, which is bad news for farmers, but the Russia-Ukraine conflict could make it even worse... Read more
Melanie Burk Joins Meristem Team Experienced Ag Coach To Serve Growers and Develop New Dealers Across Corn Belt
Experienced ag account professional and team leader Melanie Burk has joined Meristem Crop Performance Group, LLC (www.MeristemAg.com), one of the fast... Read more
Greener Cattle Initiative Opens Call for Enteric Methane Emission Research
Enteric methane, which animals release into the atmosphere by belching or exhaling, is a significant source of direct greenhouse gas emissions. The Gr... Read more
Pure Harvest Smart Farms Selects Dutch Greenhouse Builder Bom Group for its High-Tech Farms
Pure Harvest Smart Farms, the region’s leading tech-enabled agribusiness, has commissioned Dutch specialist contractor Bom Group to build its state-of... Read more
Discover RIZOCYN, the natural biostimulant for young plants
RIZOCYN is designed in order to help plants develop a strong and healthy root system: -In the field -In the Greenhouse -In the garden or balcony Prope... Read more
39th Edition of Saudi Agriculture- to be held in Riyadh at the Center of the largest Agriculture Sector Market in the Middle East…
18-21 October 2021 A valuable post covid recovery opportunity: All of us, Agriculture sector professionals, face lingering uncertainty regarding the t... Read more
SANLUCAR CHOOSES SUSTAINABILITY AND EXPORTS FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH TRANSFESA LOGISTICS:
SanLucar citrus fruits reach Germany within 48h with refrigerated express rail transport Transport via rail network generates lower CO2 emissions For... Read more
European Patent Office rules: partners Signify and Certhon win the case PlantLab patent on indoor farming never existed
Last week, the European Patent Office published its decision revoking PlantLab’s patent EP2348841. The main reason for this decision is that the... Read more
ISF warns against unsolicited seed packages
The International Seed Federation (ISF) advices the public to refer to their national agricultural officials in the event that they receive unsolicite... Read more
BRANDT EXPANDS PRODUCTION FACILITY IN ILLINOIS
BRANDT has begun the construction of a new 40,000 square foot expansion of its manufacturing facility in Pleasant Plains, IL. The expansion will allow... Read more
Desert Control joins in5’s alumni network after raising AED 85 million in successful IPO
Desert Control’s liquid natural clay technology turns sand into fertile soil, will boost global efforts to halt desertification, soil degradation Dese... Read more
MagFan for Commercial Layers
For many years Mr. Jackson Hung, owner of TP Health in Taiwan, has designed and installed many caged layer farms. The last five years MagFans from DAC... Read more
Naïo Technologies, leader in agricultural robotics, celebrates its 10th birthday!
The number 1 solution agricultural robotics solution based in Toulouse has just celebrated its 10th birthday. Aymeric BARTHES and Gaëtan SEVERAC launc... Read more
OFRF and FFAR Partner to Fund Soil Health Research at Montana State University
The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) and the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) awarded a second year of funding in the amo... Read more
Spanish Orius-System performance improved with new biodegradable packaging
Our new improved 100% biodegradable packaging for Orius-System has delivered real benefits to Spanish growers this season – not least enhanced establi... Read more
Macfrut 2022, closing with a bang
Macfrut 2022 closed with a bang. The international trade show for the fresh produce industry, held from May 4 to 6 at Rimini Expo Center, registered 3... Read more
Strong Partnership in India: Continental Belts Driving Agricultural Machinery from Mahindra
Technology company Continental supplies heavy-duty V-belts ideally suited to the challenges of Indian agriculture to agricultural machinery manufactur... Read more
New concept for FRUIT LOGISTICA SPECIAL EDITION 2021
FRUIT LOGISTICA is announcing further details of its new event format called FRUIT LOGISTICA SPECIAL EDITION which takes place on 18-20 May 2021. “The... Read more
Mango is the most searched fruit on the NRTC Fresh platform during the summer season
According to NRTC Fresh, the demand for mangoes is at an all-time high during the summer season. In the last three months, Mangoes were the most searc... Read more
Strength of taste, vitamins and colors – meet the quality of apples from Europe
The harvest of European apples has come to an end and some of them have already been shipped to distributors in the United Arab Emirates and will soon... Read more
DEWA organises virtual WETEX and Dubai Solar Show from 26-28 October 2020
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) will organise the 22nd Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and the 5th Dubai Sol... Read more
ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA reschedules to November
ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA is rescheduling to 18-20 November 2020 in Singapore to ensure a successful trade show for every exhibitor and visitor coming from... Read more
TIME TO SHED NEW LIGHT ON THE ISSUE OF UK FOOD SECURITY?
Technology for covered crops and in the field has potential to increase UK production, say experts Yield, taste and time to harvest can all be impacte... Read more
Gear up now: All systems go for FRUIT LOGISTICA 2022
Exhibitors and trade visitors are welcome to participate in the leading trade fair for the global fruit trade to be held in Berlin from 5 to 7 April 2... Read more
EggsCargoSystem introduces new pallet
GI-OVO is expanding its EggsCargoSystem® with a new pallet. This concerns the EC Pallet Closed Deck which GI-OVO sees as a logical addition to the exi... Read more
CAMEL FEED: THE QUALITY OF ITALIAN FOOD
WinHorse Ltd offers you premium quality complementary feed made in Italy. Starting from performing horses feed, WinHorse opened the doors to the camel... Read more
Biome Makers opens its advanced soil health technology to researchers, farmers and agronomists
Researchers, farmers and agronomists will have open access to 10,000 functional soil tests and digital data developed by Biome Makers using the most a... Read more
New Holland invites farmers to an immersive experience at YOUNIVERSE digital agricultural fair
YOUNIVERSE, the first digital agricultural machinery fair designed by CNH Industrial will immerse New Holland visitors in a different reality giving a... Read more
Naïo Technologies and VARTA join forces to revolutionize agricultural robotics solutions
Naïo Technologies, expert in agricultural robotics solutions, and VARTA, leader in innovation and key battery technology, collaborate to create an aut... Read more
Natural Betaine – a nutritional aid in poultry production
The growing global livestock production is moving away from antibiotic growth promoters and coccidiostats, means that the industry will therefore face... Read more
THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT FOR FODDER CROPS
BKT reports the first-hand experience of Angelo Caligari from the farming company Crocetta, who has chosen AGRIMAX FORCE tires for his tractor: “The a... Read more
Wangara Horticultural Supplies “NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH”
WHS Australia is debuting its World Wide Launch in the Gulf Countries with a product specifically designed with the MENA region’s climate in mind Intr... Read more
From Crop to Cup: the journey of the Coffee Planet beans
Sourcing, logistics, roasting, packing, distributing, training, quality audit – Coffee Planet does it all. Every coffee bean has a story to tell. It s... Read more
GrowStream™ – World’s Only Irrigation that talks to the plants
Irrigation increases agricultural yields and outputs and helps to stabilize global food production. The roughly 17% of the world’s cropland that... Read more
New Holland celebrates 60th Anniversary of self-propelled forage harvester
New Holland marks this important milestone with a 60th Anniversary Special Edition featuring a distinctive livery and unique benefits. Celebrations al... Read more
NSK renews A-series Agri Disc Hubs with AS range launch
As part of an initiative to ensure its products continue meeting the latest demands of the agriculture industry, NSK is bringing to market a renewed r... Read more
Farnek to create extensive rooftop vertical garden at new Dubai staff accommodation centre
Dutch specialist contracted to design and build 200sqm rooftop ‘shade house’ to grow over 3,000 plants – project to be completed by January 2021 ... Read more
The growing solution : SPID TRAYS !
The company “Société Plastique Innovation Distribution” (S.P.I.D), located in France, is actually recognized, by its customers, as the specialist in l... Read more
OFRF Funds Grant to Measure Efficacy of Organic Fertilizers
Organic tomato growers use cover crops and compost to build fertility; however, these practices don’t always provide sufficient soil nutrient availabi... Read more
Almarai Veterinarian Award honors its 2020th winners
Almarai Company honored the winners of the 12th session of Almarai Veterinarian Award within a ceremony held at Prince Sultan Cultural Center’s theate... Read more
Big Farm Brothers introduces ComBin, a break-through move to make the UAE a Soil Sufficient and Green City
In-line with the UAE government’s vision to effectively manage human waste, ComBin is a revolutionary solution for natural composting by household in... Read more
Potato production in Egypt: export demands increases interest to bio pesticides
Agriculture is not the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear about Egypt. Meanwhile, Egyptian agriculture represents about 12% of GDP, val... Read more
Huwa-San Proven to Reduce Risk of ToBFRV Infection
Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) is a mechanically transmitted virus, first described in Jordan in 2016. The virus was already detected in Ger... Read more
ITFC Partners with OCP Africa to Support Côte d’Ivoire’s Agriculture Output and Train 20,000 Farmers
The Arab Africa Trade Bridges Program (AATB) Extends its Support for OCP Africa’s Agribooster Program in Côte d’Ivoire. The Arab Africa Trade Bridges... Read more
New record-breaking transplanter for Visser Horti Systems at Kwekerij Wouters
Visser Horti Systems takes the next technological step in transplanting; 48 wireless grippers which provide unprecedented speed and a user friendly de... Read more
Biophilia, this year’s newcomer to Iberflora Labs
Following the recent lack of activity, Iberflora is now re-launching Volume II of its Ideas Laboratory, which intends to focus on the connection with... Read more
IN ORDER NOT TO LOSE GROUND: SOIL PROTECTION AND HUMUS MANAGEMENT ARE CORE INTERESTS OF AGRICULTURE
Soil protection is no longer an ecological issue. Climate change and intensive cultivation are also robbing conventional agriculture of more fertile s... Read more
Optimal control by proper maintenance of ventilation systems
During the summer season ventilation systems get dirty fairly easily as periods of drought can kick up lots of dust. Together with the dust coming fro... Read more
Valagro Biosciences Private Limited receives the India Biodiversity Award
Valagro, a leading company in the production and commercialization of Biostimulants and other specialty nutrients, has been selected for a prestigious... Read more
BASF and trinamiX introduce Mobile NIR Spectroscopy Solution to the feed industry
BASF Animal Nutrition and trinamiX GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF SE, join forces to introduce trinamiX’ Mobile Near Infrared (NIR) Spectrosc... Read more
UAE’s adoption of drones in agriculture makes it one of the firsts in the world to integrate technology in food security and environmental protection – FEDS CEO
Drones’ ability to conduct seeding, land surveying initiatives to propel the UAE’s goal of environmental protection and National Food Security Strateg... Read more
Local bumblebees for local growers
Bumblebees make excellent pollinators; a single bumblebee is as effective as five honeybees when it comes to pollinating raspberry crops. Growers also... Read more
W7Worldwide Sets Out 7 Post COP26 Communications Strategies to Build Back Sustainably from COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the economy and society, global leaders are also confronting the equally serious threat of climate change... Read more
The Netherlands is the largest Player on the Floriculture Export Market
Cooperation in Horticulture between the UAE and the Netherlands: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Netherlands are cooperating in innovation of t... Read more
ADDED introduces 15 new economic activities for small-scale agriculture producers
In collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority ADDED introduces 15 new economic activities for small-scale agriculture prod... Read more
Innovation in poultry rendering
Mavitec solutions create high protein and high digestibility With a global growing need for proteins and energy, processing animal by-products offers... Read more
Syngenta Flowers is Blooming Brightly this Summer
• Digital Summer Trials program with interactive webinars and many highlight videos • Shiny and amazing innovations and introductions like Fun House,... Read more
The Top 5 Hydroponic Growing Mediums You Should Use
Hydroponics is a farming method that doesn’t require soil to grow plants or foods. Soil is not used in this form of farming. Other hydroponic growing... Read more
ORGANIC-MINERAL GRANULAR FERTILIZERS ECO PLANT FOOD
WHEN THE RESPECT TO THE ENVIRONMENT BRINGS HIGH YIELD ECO PLANT FOOD ORGANIC-MINERAL FERTILIZERS: ✅ Provide both slow and quick-release nutrien... Read more
GULFOOD RETURNS WITH UNMISSABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR GLOBAL FOOD INDUSTRY TO RECONNECT AND SECURE CRUCIAL EARLY-YEAR BUSINESS BOOST
First Global Live In-Person F&B Event of 2021 Will be Held Under Proven and Stringent Safety and Hygiene Protocols in Coordination with Local Auth... Read more
Perstorp to set science-based emission reduction targets in line with Paris Climate Agreement
Perstorp Group, a world leader in chemical innovation, has committed to setting science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in line with... Read more
MEDIA MISSION TO POLAND
POLAND’S AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IS VITAL FOR EUROPEAN AND GLOBAL MARKET Since the beginning of 2019, an upward trend in the export of agri-food com... Read more
Green Universe showcases its ambitious plan for greener and more sustainable UAE
Plan showcased at Expo 2020 Dubai Green Universe has showcased its initiative titled “Creative Solutions for a Sustainable Green Connection of UAE”, i... Read more
Aliphos introduces Dical+ to the Middle East and North African markets
Aliphos, the feed ingredients division of the Belgian group Ecophos, has recently started up its Dical+ factory in Dunkirk, France. This factory produ... Read more
Israel Provides Desert Agriculture and Food Security Solutions During Agriculture Week
The Israel Pavilion at Expo2020 Dubai held a multitude of events during the food, agriculture and livelihoods week that started on the 17th of Februar... Read more
Bell aircraft used to safeguard food and agriculture amid historic locust infestation
In the last 12 months, food security has been under serious threat from devastating swarms of locusts, destroying crops from East Africa to the Arabia... Read more
VIV MEA 2021 FULLY SPRANG BUSINESS INTO ACTION!
Great appreciation from the industry. A very successful show concluded one week ago in Abu Dhabi. The organizer looks back at this edition with a hear... Read more
ARRIGONI ARRICOVER: CROP PROTECTION FROM SPRING FROSTS
Perfect for potatoes, leeks, onions and many other crops, this bioclimatic screen is tough, transparent and breathable Frost-sensitive crops, especial... Read more
International Strawberry Symposium 2020: the programme for the IX edition is published
The event will be held in Rimini from 2 to 6 May 2020. Its four days will tackle topics of interest to the entire strawberry supply chain, from resear... Read more
Organic Fertilizers – The Dutch fertilizer pellet is doing more than well
Annually, The Netherlands exports around 300,000 tons of fertilizer pellets to more than 75 countries. Since 2016, the export of fertilizer pellets in... Read more
BEST START IN LIFE FOR SALMONIDS
BioMar’s LARVIVA ProStart, a revolutionary first feeding diet, is now available for salmonids. LARVIVA ProStart creates value in terms of feed behavio... Read more
WANGARA HORTICULTURE: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF SUCCESS AND INNOVATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST
With 2018 coming to an end, Wangara Horticulture would like to personally thank all our business partners in the Middle East for another year of loyal... Read more
Chore-Time KONAVI® Poult Feeder Gives Turkeys a Strong Start
The KONAVI® Poult Feeding System has a unique open-style design with a green center cone that makes feed highly visible and helps attract young birds.... Read more
FRUIT LOGISTICA SPECIAL EDITION 2021 cannot take place
Messe Berlin is cancelling its FRUIT LOGISTICA SPECIAL EDITION 2021 on 18-20 May 2021 because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in Europe and the re... Read more
A new modular living WallSystem for edibles and vegetation
Aponix takes standard horticulture equipment to the 3rd dimension enabling a new generation of urban champions adding vegetation and grow more hyperlo... Read more
Post-Show Report of Flower Expo Asia 2020
Flower Expo Asia 2020, the show upgrading form the former Flower Expo China, was successfully staged this August 3rd-5th at China Import & Export... Read more
DRAUGHTS IN THE BARN:MAJOR RISK FOR CALVES AND COWS DURING THE COLD SEASONS
Draughts are an enemy of cows. Calves in particular are extremely sensitive to them. Draughts weaken the immune system and increase morbidity of cows.... Read more
New Look S450 to Increase Bobcat Loader Leadership in MEA
Bobcat has launched a new version of the company’s market-leading S450 radius lift path skid-steer loader, introducing Bobcat’s bold new branding sche... Read more
EIMA 2021: official delegations from 70 countries
Thanks to close cooperation with the ICE Agency, the international agricultural machinery exhibition will be able to welcome business operators from a... Read more
Explore Dubai’s Home-Grown Produce Scene Through A Range Of Agricultural And Artisanal Experiences
From local farms and agriculture, to artisan makers and specialist markets, Dubai has a bourgeoning food scene ready to be discovered As a unique city... Read more
IA celebrates efficient irrigation during July’s Smart Irrigation Month
The Irrigation Association is excited to announce that July 2020 has once again been designated as Smart Irrigation Month. This month-long initiative... Read more
How correct fermentation reduces the risk of liver fluke infection from silage
Recent research has shown that infective liver fluke cysts can survive in spoiled silage. Bethan John, a PhD student funded by the BBSRC, University o... Read more
Artificial Intelligence Helping African Farmers in the Fight Against Locusts
Kuzi is a free early warning tool, delivered by SMS, that helps farmers across Africa to predict and control locust attacks. Kuzi uses satellite data,... Read more
New Holland Agriculture celebrates 125 years of history
New Holland Agriculture turns 125 years old: more than a century of commitment towards five generations of farmers across the globe, making their live... Read more
Fruit Attraction LIVEConnect, the largest Marketplace and Professional Social Network in the world specialised in the fruit and vegetable sector
Open from 1 to 31 October Fruit Attraction 2020, which will hold an extraordinary and unique non-virtual edition from 20 to 22 October, offers the fru... Read more
K+S’ INNOVATION FOR SOLID FERTILIZER MANUFACTURERS
GranuAid is a natural and organic anhydrous Magnesium Sulphate, mined in Germany, containing 98 % MgSO4, used as an additive or an anti-caking agent i... Read more
Silal signs up more than 850 Abu Dhabi farms to supply more than 30,000 tonnes of local fresh produce in 20/21 season
Silal supports and empowers local farmers in Abu Dhabi to increase local fresh produce and crop diversity in the emirate. Silal, Abu Dhabi’s new fresh... Read more
Successful conclusion to IGW Digital
grünewoche.de is the virtual platform for the food and farming industries / in excess of 20,000 users took part in the two-day event / starting today... Read more
New Season of ‘Community Farm’ at Dubai Silicon Oasis
1000 participants compete for the title in two categories – Best Plot and Best Organic Products Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory b... Read more
12% more light output with the new Philips GreenPower Xtra 1150W system
Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), formerly known as Philips Lighting, the global leader in lighting, will introduce the Philips GreenPower Xtra 1150W system... Read more
IPM ESSEN gains great popularity for 2021
Industry sees the world’s leading trade fair as an essential communication platform “Personal contact cannot be replaced by digital commun... Read more
GreenTech Americas rescheduled to 15 – 17 August 2021
Because of the still unsafe health situation in Mexico, GreenTech Americas, the first spin-off of GreenTech, is rescheduled from 16 – 18 March t... Read more
Members of cooperation Growers United choose more light for the same energy usage with Philips GreenPower LED toplighting
Three companies which are part of Growers United, a cooperation of vegetable growers, have upgraded their lit tomato cultivation with Philips GreenPow... Read more
Florall fair: ‘Magical Snowqueen’ wins the golden Florall Award
The more flexible Covid measures made it possible to organise a physical autumn edition of Florall. The organization was satisfied with how exhibitors... Read more
Ground-Breaking Food For Future Summit To Unlock Mega Food Security Potential
A new wave of business opportunities spanning the global food ecosystem will be unlocked at the ground-breaking Food For Future Summit and Global Agte... Read more
Al Ain Municipality Collaborates with MBRSC to Analyse Palm Tree Cover using Artificial Intelligence
45,000 palm trees were detected, with an accuracy of 98.7%, using AI technology developed by MBRSC The technology helped analyse the quantity and heal... Read more
HALL OF APPLES, INCREASINGLY BEAUTIFUL STORES WITH THE NEW VOG CONTEST
There is time until March 31 to participate in the international initiative that rewards the best exhibitions dedicated to apples conceived by retaile... Read more
Biosolution International Event at Macfrut 2022
An exhibition area, technical round table discussions and an award for the most outstanding innovations: this is what the upcoming international event... Read more
AIPH, CIOPORA and Union Fleurs call for reason and fairness regarding payments of royalties in 2020
Growers and breeders of ornamental plants and flowers are being called upon to show fairness and understanding as the time comes for growers to pay th... Read more
Betaine the natural jewel from sugar beets
In Austria the crystallization of natural betaine has started operating in August 2020 to meet the increasing global demand of natural betaine. With t... Read more
Majid Al Futtaim Launches Dubai’s First In-store Hydroponic Farm, Bringing Fresh and Sustainable Food Options to Shoppers
Hydroponic farming uses 90 per cent less water and space, reducing the carbon footprint of food production 16 fresh leafy greens and herbs grown in hy... Read more
Evonik launches its own GAA-product GuanAMINO®
• Evonik introduces new, own GAA product after former supplier terminated agreement • Fast-growing animals require creatine supplementation via additi... Read more
Research Addresses Structural Barriers to Building Soil Health
Organic farming systems are knowledge-intensive and require farmers to understand a wide range of agroecological practices to build soil health, the f... Read more
Innovation in sustainable nutrition: planet-friendly solutions showcased at Vitafoods Europe
Vitafoods Europe, Geneva, 10-12 May 2022, Greentech Group booth I210: Allmicroalgae showcases sustainable microalgae solutions for future-proof nutrit... Read more
Welsh Lamb Sets Sights on Middle East’s Hospitality Sector
Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has launched a new partnership designed to boost sales of PGI Welsh Lamb into the hotel and restaurant sector across the Mi... Read more
UAE Highlights Importance of Sustainability, Green Recovery in Post-COVID-19 World at Joint Meeting of Global Green Growth Institute Assembly and Council
The UAE participated in the joint Ninth Session of the Assembly and Thirteenth Session of the Council of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI). Eng... Read more
Yanmar Turkey Continues Its Investment
Yanmar Turkey Liaison Office, which started its activities in Izmir in 2016, and Yanmar Turkey Makine A.Ş, which was established in 2017 in Izmir, pro... Read more
FLORA ECO GLUE: AN INNOVATIVE SUBSTRATE ADDITIVE FOR THE HORTICULTURE INDUSTRY
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BRANDT NUTRITION PRODUCTS HELP DAVID HULA SET NEW CORN YIELD WORLD RECORD
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Elite Global Fresh Trading (EGFT) brings high quality UAE blueberries to new international markets
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The Better Life Farming Alliance launches in Latin America
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Tropic Biosciences partners with BASF to develop innovative traits for growers
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Sunterra Farms selects Philips GreenPower LED lighting for the company’s planned expansion into fresh fruit production
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Virtual European Beef Fair exclusive for the UAE
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Agricultural machinery: Eima International “doubles”
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Virkon™ S and Virkon™ LSP kill Avian Influenza virus strains at economical dilution rates from as little as 25 seconds contact time!
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Perkins expands its IOPU range with new 2.8 and 3.6 litre offerings
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The effects of essential oils on coccidia
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The future of global agriculture will be discussed at EXPO 2020 in Dubai
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Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Unveils National Red List of Threatened Species
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Elite Agro introduces UAE-grown raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries, direct from farm to table
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Garden Catalogue 2021: a jump towards the future of gardening
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Scottish technology to create one of Europe’s largest vertical farms.
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Mainstreaming Sustainable Food and Agriculture in the Republic of Moldova
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Low-carbon farming is key to Middle East’s sustainable transformation
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Vaisala to expand its premium Indigo product range with high-performance HMP1 probe for humidity and temperature measurements in high-end facilities
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Sensory optimised and highly pure olive oils
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PhosAgro Named International Fertilizer Industry Association Gold Medal Winner for its Responsible Approach to Production
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ADIO’s ‘Inside Abu Dhabi’ webinar series to spotlight investor opportunities across key sectors of the capital’s economy
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Take Control of Your First Cut Silage
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AGRITECHNICA ASIA & HORTI ASIA event in Thailand awaits 300 international exhibitors
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Business France announces France’s livestock industry participation to the 2021 edition of VIV Middle East & Africa exhibition
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Vitafoods is unrivaled in FM removal after reinvesting in the SORTEX FA range
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SANLUCAR HAS A HEART FOR BEES AND DELICIOUS FRUIT
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IGS announces referral partnership with IREP in Middle East
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Top quality lisianthus with hybrid lighting installation from Signify at Lugt Lisianthus
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Digna van Zanten (WPS) is looking forward: time for growth in 2021
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Ranch Systems Supports John Deere Soil Moisture Probes with Integration into John Deere’s Operation Center Platform
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New Holland Agriculture growing its heritage in Middle East
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Interpoma 2020 is changing format and going digital
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Ovotrack and SANOVO introduce new software module for the egg processing industry: Ovotrack Breaker Batches
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Halal Taiwan Week – Opening Ceremony & International Halal Industry Webinar
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Durabilis confirms huge export potential for Ethiopian produce
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Pivot Irrigation? Here Are The Perfect BKT Tires For This Important Application
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Signify equips 17.5 hectares of chrysanthemum greenhouses with new Philips GreenPower LED Toplighting Force
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Priva’s Open Platform takes crop control to the next level
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TROPICSAFE achieves significant results to better manage lethal yellowing in palms, yellows in grapevine, and “huanglongbing” in citrus
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Growtech Has Left Its Mark on the Global Agricultural Sector
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New Misting system | Nuovo Sistema Misting
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New Holland combine harvesters win two medals at the SIMA Innovation Awards 2021
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Israel celebrates ground breaking agriculture at the Israel Pavilion Expo2020
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New FAO-led food security and nutrition report for Europe and Central Asia elaborates on the costs of a healthy diet
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EU Bee Honey excites consumers at city-wide supermarket campaign in Dubai
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Powerful and sustainable disinfection solutions
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Signify’s Philips GreenPower LED toplighting compact product range extension simplifies switch to LED grow lights in greenhouses
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Fruit Attraction 2021 enhances its International Guest Programme
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Sarya Holdings Announces Plans for Expansion with New International Partnerships and its Soon-To-Launch In-House Brand: Fit Farm
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Messe Essen postpones IPM ESSEN to 2023
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Al Ain Farms Announces the Winners of the First Bovine Competition in the UAE
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FlowerTrials® holds all options open for week 24
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Cherry Trees, Arrigoni’s Solutions Against Cracking And Pests
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Al Dahra BayWa rolls out to UAE markets its first harvest of the year
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Community-based organisation EEG completes 30 years of engaging UAE’s community for positive environmental action
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ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA heads to Bangkok in 2022
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Hubbard celebrates 100 years commitment to poultry breeding
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eggXYt licenses the GEiGS™ Technology Platform from Tropic Biosciences in a groundbreaking project to develop resistance against Avian Influenza Virus in chickens
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Spanvall Poultry Bedding considerably reduces pododermatitis/footpad burns
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IGW Professional 2021: The meeting place of the International Green Week
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The programme highlights of the IPM Summer Edition are fixed
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Valagro for Future Farming China: the management of water resources towards a sustainable future for Chinese agriculture is the central theme of the new edition of the Valagro event
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Meeting All Your Requirements In Greenhouse Technology
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Mitigating impacts of COVID-19 on food trade and markets
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Solvita® Soil Tests confirmed through long-term field research as valuable testing tools for evaluating Soil Health
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The countdown begins for Macfrut Digital
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Photographs highlight hidden wonders of golden tomatoes
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Business France launches its new regional website
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Armenian giant embraces IPM with help of Biobest’s Crop-Scanner App
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HAMLET PROTEIN SPONSORS FEED SAFETY SUMMIT GERMANY
Hamlet Protein, global expert in solutions for young animal nutrition, sponsored the Global Feed Safety Summit 2022 that took place in Berlin (Germany... Read more
SANLUCAR ENTERS THE FLOWER AND PLANTS SECTOR
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EUROGREEN- European project for the promotion of fresh vegetables
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MALAYSIA PROMOTES HALAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO THE WORLD AT THE EXPO 2020, DUBAI
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STEYR recognized as Red Dot Design Award winner for Terrus CVT tractor
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Livestock Robots
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Moba taking responsibility
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Plant Empowerment at the core of team AuTomatoes’ strategy: new algorithm development
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