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Editor in Chief Mohammed Nasser Editor Marie Matthew Associate Editor Andrew Thomas Graphic Designer Elizabeth JohnMarketing Manager Megha Mary Matt Production Manager Abdul ShareefContributors Neville J. Chandler, P.K. James, Douglas Bott, Shakeeb Kolakadan, Dr. Terry Mabbett

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Cover photo courtesy: Lindsay Corporation, USA

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AQUACULTURE FLOURISHES IN THE MIDDLE EAST PAGE 14

A BRIGHT CHOICE FOR FARMERS AND HORTICULTURAL BUSINESSES PAGE 18

RECORD NUMBERS OF EXHIBITORS AT GULFOOD PAGE 20

MF TRACTORS AND PLANTER SCOOP AWARDS AT KEY CENTRAL EUROPEAN FARM MACHINERY SHOWS PAGE 25

PLANTER BAGS FOR THE CONTAINERISATION OF TREES AND HEDGES PAGE 29

NEW LINDSAY BROCHURE FOCUSES ON INCREASING ALFALFA YIELDS THROUGH EFFICIENT IRRIGATION SOLUTIONS PAGE 30

AL SAFI ORGANIC FERTILIZERS FOR HEALTHY PLANT GROWTH PAGE 34

RNZ WATER SOLUBLE NPK FERTILIZER PAGE 36

SUSBIR: SERVING TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE ORNAMENTALPLANT GROWERS IN TURKEY PAGE 38

EXPORTING HATCHING EGGS AND DAY-OLD CHICKS OF LAYER AND BROILER BREEDS PAGE 44

OFFERING A WIDE RANGE OF POULTRY EQUIPMENT PAGE 45

PRODUCTION PLANTS FOR CHICKEN AND QUAILS PROCESSING PAGE 46

FROM SINGLE COMPONENTS AND SOFTWARE TO COMPLETE SOLUTIONS PAGE 48

NUTRIPLUS COMMODITIES FZCO PAGE 55

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Innovative system boostsgreenhouse crop yields bydelivering more lightGrowers are sufferingconsiderable losses to harvestsof tomatoes and other productsas a result of having to resort towhitewashing to coolgreenhouses, which has theunfortunate side effect ofdepriving crops of valuablesunlight.

According to a new studycarried out in Spain, the majorityof greenhouses in theMediterranean basin have veryinefficient ventilation systems,aggravated by insect screens overair vents that act as a physicalbarrier to air circulation, leadinggrowers to resort to simple, butinefficient cooling methods.

Report authors theAndalusian Institute forResearch and Training forAgriculture's greenhouse unit(IFAPA) and shadingtechnology specialist Svenssonfound that whitewashing causedconsiderable yield losses as aresult of a shortage of sunlightreaching crops.

In fact, researchers foundthat the reduction in lighttransmission occurred duringthe entire day, even duringperiods (morning andafternoon) when shading wouldnot be necessary.

However, by using dynamicor active shading systems as analternative to the quick fix ofwhitewashing the studyrevealed that growers can

achieve an increase in yields ofup to 25%.

Shading systems react to thetemperature and the intensity ofthe sunlight entering thegreenhouse, meaning thateffective protection for cropscan be provided at the hottesttimes of the day, particularlyaround noon when temperatureand humidity reach harmfullevels for plants.

The joint study carried outby Svensson and IFAPA at theinstitution research centre in LaMojonera, Almería looked atthe performance of theHarmony mobile screen duringthe spring-summer 2013 tomatoseason, examining the effect onthe greenhouse climate andtomato yield.

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As part of the project, one greenhouse wasequipped with a mobile shading screen while awhitewashing was applied to a second facility.

Researchers found over the course of the studythat plants in the greenhouse using the shadingsystem received 27.9% more sunshine than thewhitewashed facility, with the yield in the mobileshaded greenhouse higher during the wholeharvesting period.

Overall, the report revealed that the tomatoyield in the greenhouse using the Harmonymobile screen was 25% higher during the season

than the whitewashed greenhouse, with 12.4 morefruits harvested per metre square.

The study concluded that using the mobileshading system during the central hours of the day- when temperatures can exceed safe levels forcrops - delivered higher precocity and an increasein the tomato yield compared with traditionalwhitewashed greenhouses.

Natural fungi solution offers growers helpwhen faced with droughtOrganic fertilizer and plant protection specialistAgrocode, part of the Kimitec Group, haslaunched a new product that makes use ofnatural, beneficial fungi to help fruit andvegetable growers achieve viable harvests evenwhen faced with droughts or other challengingconditions.

With fresh produce growers in many of theworld's drier regions facing ever more extremeweather, the importance of realizing themaximum potential of natural environments isnow vital for achieving sustainable supplies offresh fruits and vegetables.

To begin to address these needs, Agrocode hasacquired the patent for Mycogel, an innovativeproduct which uses natural, beneficial fungi(mycorrhizae in vitro) to help plants endureextreme conditions increasing water and nutrientabsorption by crops.

The beneficial fungi present in the gel work tostimulate plant growth and survival during stressconditions, such as drought, salinity, poor soilquality or extreme pH (acidity).

Mycogel's natural ingredients also help plantsprotect themselves against harmful bacteria,fungus or nematodes (pathogens) and pestattacks, while promoting greater plant vigour andsurvival after transplantation.

However, most importantly from a productionpoint of view, the beneficial fungi present in theproduct help achieve an optimal nutritionalbalance in plants, in the process increasing cropyields and profitability.

Mycogel uses mycorrhizae, a beneficialfungi which enters plant roots withoutdamaging them and instead stimulatessignificant root growth.

According to Agrocode's own research, foreach centimetre of plant root treated, three metresof mycorrhizal root are produced which enablethe plant to access areas of soil that could notpreviously be reached. With the highest contentavailable on the market of ultrapure mycorrhizae,

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Mycogel helps plants to betterabsorb water and nutrients,ensuring a greater quality andquantity of production.

The fungi contained inMycogel emit hyphae (fungus'long, branching structure) thatenable them to reach thesepreviously inaccessible layersof soil and in the process createa formidable network for theabsorption of water andnutrients.

They also produce enzymesthat allow plants to absorb allsources of phosphorous presentin the soil - even those that areblocked - enabling crops tobenefit from one of the mostimportant sources of naturalnutrition. Speaking about thelaunch of the product, Kimitec

general manager Félix Garciasaid Mycogel would helpstrengthen the company'sposition in global markets.

“We have managed toachieve a perfect combinationof water, nutrients andphosphorous in Mycogel,through which we can ensure ahigh crop production levels,” hesaid.

Garcia said Agrocode'sacquisition of the worldwidepatent for Mycogel from theSpanish National ResearchCouncil (CSIC) would enablethe company to enter andbecome technological leaders inthe global market formycorrhizal fungi inoculants.

“Our patent protects the invitro manufacturing process of

this mycorrhizae-basedinoculant whose gel-basisenables perfect application viairrigation and maintains allforms of mycorrhization - notjust the spores - in an activecondition,” he explained.

The in vitro manufacturingprocess also allows Agrocodeto offer clients a guarantee thatno other microorganisms arepresent in the gel.

“Our manufacturing processenables us to offer a productwith a mycorrhization contentthat is 50 times higher than anyrival solution, as a result ofwhich we are able to deliver themost technologically-advancedand efficient product of its kindavailable on the market,”Garcia added.

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Mycogel is just one of aportfolio of products whichhave helped the Kimitec Groupachieve strong market growthover the past 12 months, withsales increasing by 30% during2013 compared with the yearbefore.

Key products includeBombardier, a new generationorganic biofertilizer which usesamino and fulvic acids to helpgrowers achieve optimalripening results, increased fruitsize and quality, and vegetativedevelopment, as well as furtherboosting plant resistance duringstress situations.

Based in Almeria, Spain,Kimitec operates in more than40 countries across the global,including the US and Brazil.

CN Seeds uses FruitLogistica appearance toexplore overseasexpansionUK-based CN Seeds used itsappearance at the recent FruitLogistica 2014 trade exhibitionin Berlin to establish contactwith growers from as far afieldas New Zealand, Kazakhstan

and Iran, as its looks to expandits business into new markets.

As it made its fifthappearance at the annual freshproduce sector trade show, CNSeeds met a wide range ofproducers at its largest stand todate, with the focus onpromoting its specialistproducts to potential newcustomers, including bothgrowers and retailers.

Of course, CN Seeds alsoused its presence at the three-day event, held from 5-8February at the Messe Berlinconference centre, to meet withexisting customers, while at thesame time exploring andgaining a greater understandingof trends and fashions in freshproduce sector.

CN Seeds' Craig Thomassaid: “It was another great showfor the company - all three dayswere very busy, and we hadsome very interesting meetings.

“The show seems to attractmore customers from our hometurf, UK and Ireland, everyyear, but for us the opportunityto meet with growers from allover the globe is invaluable.

“We can discuss their needsand also find out just how theirmarkets react to our products,which helps us shape ourresearch programmes.”

CN Seeds was proud to beassociated with the runner upproduct for the prestigious 2014Fruit Logistica InnovationAward, the prize handed out atthe show each year whichrecognises innovative newproducts in the fresh producesector.

The new Oriental saladproduced by Home HarvestSalads of Hull was awardedsecond place in the competition.This novel Living Salad offersconsumers the opportunity tobuy a tray of growing plants,ready to harvest at homewhenever required.

Grown exclusively underglass in Yorkshire, the Orientalsalad combines several newvarieties from the CN stable,chosen for reliability anduniformity of growth in thisunique format.

Other highlights from CNSeeds' appearance at this year'sFruit Logistica included its new

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wild rocket Monza, a quickgrowing variety that looks verypromising for early seasonproduction and has excellentleaf quality.

CN Seeds has also beenworking to improve itscoriander range through thelaunch of a new variety, Cadiz,this year, which has alreadydelivered positive results inboth pot and field trials.

“Cadiz is a cilantro withcompact habit and nice big,dark green leaves, which has aconsistently good flavour,while bolting tolerance - animportant factor for coriandergrowers - is strong,” saidThomas.

Babyleaf Kale, another ofCN Seeds' star products, wasalso strongly in evidence at theshow, with the companyhighlighting the fact that thebrand looks set to make stridesin the UK, Scandinavian,Australian and New Zealandmarkets following its success inthe US.

Among the Babyleaf kaleoffering was Jagallo Nero, adistinctively-shaped varietywith eye-catching serratedleaves that is already provingpopular with US consumers.

Commercial trials for Jagallo

Nero are expected to begin inthe UK and Europe in early2015.

Based in Ely, Cambridgeshire,CN Seeds was established in1990 by Chris Nye, father ofcurrent operations director DanNye, and now exports specialityvegetable seeds throughoutEurope, the USA andAustralasia.

Windset Farms wins theTomato Inspiration Award 2014 Windset Farms from Canada isthe world's best tomato growerin marketing and sales. WindsetFarms was declared winner ofthe Tomato Inspiration Award2014. This price was awardedto Windset CEO Steven Newellduring the first TomatoInspiration Event held at theEllington Hotel in Berlin.

Over 200 horticulturalrepresentatives attended theTomato Inspiration event inBerlin. Amongst them the top80 tomato growers in the world.Five of them were nominated asworld's best tomato grower inmarketing and sales, beingAgricola El Rosal from Mexico,GreenCo from the Netherlands,Mastronardi/Sunset fromCanada, Red Star from the

Netherlands and Windset Farmsfrom Canada. A professionaljury chose Windset Farms asoverall winner of the TomatoInspiration Award 2014.

Windset Farms was awardedfor their outstandingperformance in marketing andsales. Windset Farms ownsgrowing operations with a totalacreage of approximately 267hectares in the greaterVancouver area in Canada, LasVegas, Nevada and SantaMaria, California in the US andin Mexico.

The company also contractsgrowers in North America,Europe and New Zealand. Itgrows red and yellow grape,campari and cocktail, roma,tomato on the vine, beefsteak,and heirloom tomatoes. Inaddition it also grows varioustypes of peppers, cucumbers,lettuce, and strawberries. MeinyPrins, CEO of Priva, presentedthe award to Windset Farms.

The Tomato InspirationEvent is an annual initiative ofHortiBiz. The first event hasbeen supported by eightpartners: Bayer CropScience,Saint-Gobain Cultilene,GreenQ/DLV Plant, KoppertBiological Systems, Nunhems,Priva, Revaho and Svensson.

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Together they invited the top100 tomato growers in theworld to meet in Berlin, fromwhich 80% have accepted theinvitation. Over 200 peopleattended the event, includinggrowers, speakers, partners andpress. The event enablesprominent tomato companies tomeet and inspire each other andraise the sector to an evenhigher level.

Industry flocks to UK standat Fruit LogisticaPotato Council, HorticulturalDevelopment Company (HDC)and the CommercialHorticultural Association(CHA) returned in force to thismassive event, with theirindustries, to build theirpromotion of seed potatoes

from Britain and raise theprofile of the diversity andquality of UK horticulturalcrops.

“We were very pleased towelcome more exhibitors on thestand this year” said RobertBurns, head of seed and exportat Potato Council. “It helped toattract even more visitors to ourstand which is clearly becomingthe UK hub at this enormousevent - and we know that morewill join us in 2015.”

Joining Potato Council for asecond successful year, HDC'sHead of Communications, RuthAshfield, said, “This activity isvery new for HDC. Howeverthe supportive response tohaving a horticultural presencehere and the feedback we'vehad from growers about having

a platform - from which theycan develop and build businessopportunities - has beenpositively received. We're verypleased to be part of it.”

A major focal point for thethree-day event is the UKReception, sponsored by UKTrade and Investment (UKTI),which provides UK growerswith a time to meet together, aswell as with potential newcustomers.

Daniel Rutstein, Director ofTrade and Investment, UKTIGermany who formally openedthe event declared “The way wewill get growth back in to theUK is by coming to shows likeFruit Logistica, by showcasingour industry and growing thepotential of our export market.”

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Potato Council and CHA is agood news story for UKexports and I'm sure we willsee positive developments bythe end of the event.” Dandemonstrated that he is helpingdrive consumption by adding“I've been doing my bit tosupport our potato andhorticulture industry byensuring I get my 'five-a-day' -I averaged 9.76 portions of fruitand vegetables a day last year!”

With seed potato exportsrising 30% over the last tenyears, and new markets openingup, Potato Council's work withScottish Government, combinedwith an effective overseas eventscampaign, ensures that seedfrom Britain maintains its highprofile and excellent reputationaround the world. Thehorticulture and potato industryin the UK accounts for about5% of the UK's croppable areawith around 4,000 growersproducing more than 300 typesof vegetable, potato, salad andfruit crops, as well ornamentalplants and flowers, much ofwhich has huge export potential.

Guttridge Ltd to display afull range of grain handlingsystems at AgraMEFirst time exhibitor GuttridgeLtd will showcase thecompany's extensive range ofequipment for grain and animalfeed handling at AgraME2014,which takes place fromthe 25-27 March 2014 inDubai. Experts from Guttridge'sMiddle East and North Africa(MENA) representative officein Riyadh will be joined onstand S3C05 by colleaguesfrom the UK. The team will beavailable to provide advice onall aspects of grain and feedhandling.

An intense focus on foodsecurity across the Middle East

is driving investment inagriculture and is increasing theneed for efficient materialhandling machinery. GuttridgeLtd is one of the UK's leadingmanufacturers of bulk materialhandling equipment and hasmore than five decades ofexperience in the developmentand delivery of successful

solutions to meet grain andanimal feed handlingrequirements.

“AgraME 2014 provides uswith a perfect opportunity toexhibit our extensive range ofequipment for the agriculturalindustry. We will be on handthroughout the event to discussthe robust and efficient

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Massey Ferguson and CEJAdiscuss future jointactivities As a newly-announced partnerof CEJA (the European Councilof Young Farmers), farmmachinery specialists MasseyFerguson met this week withMatteo Bartolini, CEJAPresident to discuss jointprojects for the coming year.

The meeting was hosted byTrelleborg, the wheel systemsmanufacturer, at its facility inTivoli, Rome.

“We had extremelyproductive talks and are lookingforward to implementing arange of joint activities atinternational, regional and locallevel,” said Campbell Scott,Massey Ferguson Director SalesEngineering and BrandDevelopment.

One initiative will see theestablishment of a new pan-European award scheme -CEJA Ambassadors -recognising the achievementsof innovative young farmers.In addition, CEJA willparticipate in key MasseyFerguson events such as theVision of the Future to be heldin France in August 2014.Massey Ferguson will alsoprovide keynote speakers atCEJA events and support the

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“Our partnership agreementwith CEJA brings together anew generation of machinerywith a new generation offarmers,” Mr Scott said. “Weare delighted to be collaboratingwith this important anddynamic organisation. As anindustry we need to support andnurture the next generation offarmers.”

“As a major global player inthe world of agriculturalequipment, Massey Fergusonprovides reliable, productivemachines both for today andtomorrow. That's why thepartnership between us makesso much sense,” remarkedMatteo Bartolini, CEJAPresident.

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Saudi Arabia and Omanare leading a fresh waveof investment in the

Gulf's aquaculture industry, asincreasing regional fishconsumption gives investors abig opportunity to capitaliseon the fastest growing foodprocessing sector in theMiddle East.

In December 2013, theSaudi Arabian Ministry ofAgriculture said it would inject

an additional US$10.6 billioninto aquaculture projects toproduce one million tons offish in the next 16 years, whileOman, which has long been atthe forefront of aquaculture inthe Gulf region, announcedthat it plans to invest US$1.3billion in fisheriesdevelopment up to 2020.

The UAE, which has theworld's largest sturgeon fishfarm in Abu Dhabi, also has big

plans, with the country'sMinistry of Environment andWater expected to announceseveral multi-billion dollaraquaculture projects in thecoming months.

It all points to what is now abooming sector across theMiddle East, and one which isbecoming increasingly popularat AGRA Middle East, theregion's only exhibitioncovering agribusiness, poultry

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& livestock, fishing &aquaculture, floriculture &horticulture and agriculturalmachinery & supplies.

Taking place from 25-27March at the DubaiInternational Exhibition Centre,AGRA Middle East provides acomprehensive all-in-oneplatform for exhibitors toshowcase their latestinnovations to thousands of keyregional decision makers.

Though traditionallydominated by suppliers ofagriculture, horticulture, andpoultry products and services,the three-day event has seenaquaculture related exhibitionspace more than double in thelast year, and its organisers,Informa Exhibitions, expectsthis trend to keep growing.

Richard Pavitt, ExhibitionDirector of AGRA Middle East,said: “Aquaculture is the fastestgrowing food processingindustry in the Middle East,with the most recent fisheries'data indicating that farmed fishoutput across the region hasgrown five-fold in a ten year

period, from 194,000 tonnes in2002 to 1.1 million tonnes in2011.”

“Given the decline in wildcatches, this trend is likely tocontinue, and with 10kg percapita of fish consumptionamong all Arab countries,experts predict that supply mustincrease 20 per cent to maintain

the region's current levels ofconsumption.

“Up to 30 per cent ofseafood provisions in theMiddle East already come fromaquaculture sources, andinvestors are now turning theirattention toward the likes ofEgypt, Tunisia, Morocco,Jordan, and oil-rich markets

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Investments in research,science, and technology willlay the foundation for

improved agriculturalproductivity, reduced waste anda healthier and safer foodsupply in the Middle East andNorth Africa(MENA) region, aninvestment expert has said.

Syed Tariq Husain, CEO ofEmirates Investments Group inthe UAE, said that robustinvestments in agriculturalresearch and development fromthe public and private sectorsare vital for the ongoing growthof the food industries in theregion.

“Both public and privatesectors need to identify researchpolicies, choose the besttechnologies to improveproductivity in a particularlocation, and developinvestment strategies forexpanding agribusiness andinfrastructure,” said Husain, aheadline speaker at theAgribusiness Outlook Forum,part of AGRA Middle East,

which takes place from 25 to 27March at the DubaiInternational Convention andExhibition Centre.

“Countries such as SaudiArabia have made mistakes inthe past by investing in projectslike wheat and cattle farmingwhich are highly waterintensive and not sustainable.We need to explore alternatives,for example investing inagricultural land abroad orleasing land to a professionalwho can manage it more

efficiently with betterpractices.”

According to Global HarvestInitiative's 2012 GlobalAgriculture Production Report,food demand in the MENAregion is expected to grow at2.14 per cent by 2050. Husainsaid that regional countriesneed to prioritise theirinvestments into products, andkey geographical locations thatare sustainable in order toachieve food security in theregion.

He added: “MENA countriescan succeed in conducting costeffective policies to achievesustainable agricultural growthby forming strategicpartnerships with countries inthe Central Asian Republic,North Africa, Pakistan andTurkey. These countries areeasily accessible and havestrong transport links to ensurea constant and efficient supplyof produce.”

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like the UAE and SaudiArabia.”

That will come as good newsto the dozens of internationalaquaculture players exhibitingat AGRA Middle East this year,including the Malta-basedAquaBioTech Group, whichwill showcase its latestinnovations in on-shore and off-shore aquaculture technologies.

“Participating at AGRAMiddle East gives us a greatopportunity to meet existingand future partners,” said ShaneHunter, Technical Director atAquaBioTech Group. “Theevent has grown a lot in the lastfew years and attracts industry

stakeholders in the Middle Eastand beyond.

“Last year we had visitorsfrom Kazakhstan, Russia,Romania, Nigeria, Canada, andall the Middle East countries,

and we hope to see morecompanies investing state-of-the-art RecirculatingAquaculture Systemtechnologies.”

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AGRA Middle East 2014 hasgrown by 26 per cent year-on-year in exhibitor numbers,attracting 220 major playerslooking to meet an audience ofkey decision makers with a

combined purchasing power inexcess of US$120 million.

The three-day event returnswith two dedicated industryconferences; the AgribusinessOutlook Forum, addressing the

key issues surrounding themounting food import bill forthe GCC; and the PoultryOutlook Forum, offering thelatest advances in poultryresearch.

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Syed Tariq Husain,CEO of EmiratesInvestments Group,will address delegatesabout prioritisinginvestments to achievesustainable agriculturalgrowth at theAgribusiness OutlookForum in Dubai.

George Eustice, ParliamentaryUndersecretary of State forFarming, Food and MarineEnvironment in the UK statingnot only can the UK exportfood to the UAE, but it can alsohelp the Emirates when itcomes to agriculture.

“We have a lot of expertisein these areas, everything fromirrigation systems to developingnew strains of plant and wheatthat are high yielding and relyon less water, and it may wellbe that we can share some ofthat expertise.” said Eustice.

Husain will join animpressive line-up of regionaland international agriculturalexperts at the AgribusinessOutlook Forum, focusing onkey issues surrounding themounting food import bill forthe GCC, which is forecast toreach US $53.1 billion by 2020according to the EconomistIntelligence Unit.

His presentation will explorehow agricultural opportunities,such as corporate farming -

large-scale farming with greatereconomies of scale to largeproducers - can attract moreinvestors, and will evaluate thedifferent financial options tohelp minimise risk.

“Corporate farming in theMiddle East region is only asmall part of the industrywhich is currently made upof smaller scale farming withfragmented land holding,”said Husain.“If we can movetoward corporate farming,have larger farms, havesomething which is suitablefor the geography, then itwill attract investors as longas there is a defined,profitable demand for theproduct.”

The Agribusiness OutlookForum is a feature of theopening day of the three-dayAGRA Middle East exhibition,the region's only event coveringagribusiness, poultry &livestock, fishing &aquaculture, floriculture &horticulture and agricultural

machinery & supplies.A major highlight of the

2014 edition is theAGRAmeAwards, recognisingindividuals, departments, teamsand organisations that havecontributed to the growth anddevelopment of the agriculturalindustry with focus on bestpractices and innovativeapproach.

Held under the patronage ofHis Excellency Dr. RashidAhmad Bin Fahad, Minister ofEnvironment and Water, AGRAMiddle East is sponsored byplatinum sponsor Al DahraAgriculture and supported bythe UAE Ministry ofEnvironment and Water.

AGRA Middle East is co-located with VET Middle East,the leading event for theburgeoning veterinary industryin the region, presenting anopportunity for internationalsuppliers and local distributorsto showcase latest technologies,equipments and medicines inthe veterinary sector.


Farm buildings andgreenhouses are the mostsignificant investment

that a grower or farmer willmake, but when they have to beconstructed in one of theharshest climatic regions onearth, the quality of theirdesign, build and long termoperation is absolutely crucial.By incorporating the higheststandard of products into everybuilding element - such asMarlon Polycarbonaterooflights and glazing materialsfrom Brett Martin - farmers andgrowers in the Middle East willbe able to deliver facilities thatoffer outstanding performanceand stand the test of time.

For farm buildings andgreenhouses in the Middle Eastregion, Brett Martin's Marlonpolycarbonate range includesmultiwall, corrugated,corrugated multiwall, flat sheetand click panel forms in a widerange of structures, profiles andthicknesses. Options includesolar controlling and lightdiffusing tints, Longlife UVprotection, abrasion resistantand anti-drip technologies,providing the ideal glazing androoflights.

Combining strength andimpact resistance with highoptical clarity and lighttransmission, the lightweightpolycarbonate rooflightmaterial is ideal foragricultural and horticulturalapplications which require itshigh performance, damage

and temperature resistantcharacteristics.

Marlon's co-extruded UVabsorption layer acts to blockthe damaging UV radiationwhich burns plants, animalsand people whilst transmitting

the natural solar light essentialfor healthy crop and animaldevelopment. Longlife UVresilience also means longersheet life by preventingyellowing and loss of strengthin glazing and rooflights,extending the lifetime of thebuilding.

An optional anti-dripsurface layer on Marloncorrugated and multiwall sheetsprevents the formation of waterdroplets and reducescondensation and associatedfogging. This technologypositively impacts crop yieldsby decreasing spoilage causedby dripping.

Brett Martin is a UK basedmanufacturer renowned forquality and reliability whichhas been developed throughover more than 50 years in theindustry. The Marlonpolycarbonate range ismanufactured from 100%virgin material in thecompany's UK based BS ENISO 9001:2008 quality assuredfactories to the higheststandards with full warranties,certification and approvalsthroughout the range. Thecompany has been awarded theQueens Award for ExportAchievement twice.

Brett Martin and localdistribution partners Just RightInc will be demonstrating theMarlon Polycarbonate range atAgraME Stand S3D37 at theDubai International Centre from25-27 March 2014.

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BRETT MARTIN IS A UK BASEDMANUFACTURER RENOWNEDFOR QUALITY ANDRELIABILITY WHICH HAS BEENDEVELOPED THROUGH OVERMORE THAN 50 YEARS IN THEINDUSTRY. THE MARLONPOLYCARBONATE RANGE ISMANUFACTURED FROM 100%VIRGIN MATERIAL IN THECOMPANY'S UK BASED BS ENISO 9001:2008 QUALITYASSURED FACTORIES TO THEHIGHEST STANDARDS WITHFULL WARRANTIES,CERTIFICATION ANDAPPROVALS THROUGHOUTTHE RANGE. THE COMPANYHAS BEEN AWARDED THEQUEENS AWARD FOR EXPORTACHIEVEMENT TWICE.

for horticulture

and agriculture

Brett Martin’s range of Marlon polycarbonate multiwall, corrugated, corrugated multiwall, flat sheet and click panels provide the ideal glazing solutions for horticulture and agriculture. Options include solar controlling and light diffusing tints, dual sided Longlife UV protection, abrasion resistant and anti-drip technologies, providing ideal glazing and rooflights for agricultural buildings and greenhouses. Marlon is manufactured in Brett Martin’s UK based BS EN ISO 9001:2008 accredited factories.

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Gulfood 2014 wasinaugurated by H.HSheikh Hamdan Bin

Rashid Al Maktoum, DeputyRuler of Dubai and Minister ofFinance and Industry, in thepresence of H.E Helal AlMarri,CEO, Dubai World TradeCentre (DWTC) and DirectorGeneral, Department ofTourism & CommerceMarketing (DTCM), countryministers, ambassadors anddignitaries from around theworld, highlighting theimportance and stature of theworld's biggest annual food andhospitality industry trade show.

Gulfood welcomed tens ofthousands of trade visitors fromaround the world at the DubaiWorld Trade Centre (DWTC).With a record 113,398m2 inexhibition space and 4,500companies from 120 countries

participating, Gulfood 2014 isthe largest and mostinternational edition in theevent's history.

“This year's recordparticipation at Gulfood comesas Dubai's position as theregional hub for hospitality,trade and tourism is acceleratedby the Emirate's confirmedhosting of the World Expo in2020, which is fuelling furthermarket growth opportunities forthe global foodservices industry.Gulfood has grown consistentlyover the last 27 years to becomea significant driver for globalfood and beverage markets andis a key enabler in Dubai's statusas an international eventsdestination and trading hub”,said Trixie LohMirmand, SeniorVice President, DWTC,organiser of Gulfood.

The inaugural World Food

Security Summit - a GulfoodLeaders Event, welcomed over300 high-ranking ministers,industry thought leaders,government representatives andsector-specific visionaries, toaddress the importance ofsecuring a stable, cost-effectiveand safe supply of food for theworld's growing population.

Organised with the officialsupport of the Ministry of Waterand Environment, the Summitwas opened by H.E. EngineerSaif Al-Shara, AssistantUndersecretary, Agricultural

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HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum opens Gulfood 2014

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Affairs and Animal Sector, whodelivered a keynote address onthe state of food security in theUAE and the Middle East, aswell as the challenges insecuring the region's futurefood supplies.

Welcoming the participantsat the Summit, His Excellencysaid: “We are proud to behosting this global summit inthe UAE, and hope ourdiscussion will enrich theongoing global dialogue toimprove the world's foodsecurity situation. There is no

doubt that this is a globalpriority and the contributionand commitment from allparties participating in thissignificant summit will helpfeed the world's population inthe future.”

Highlighting Dubai'sposition as a primary globaltrading hub for the internationalhalal food industry, Gulfood2014 welcomed hundreds of theworld's leading halalmanufacturers, processors anddistributors from over 50countries convening at the first

Halal World Food, anexhibition that instantlyestablishes a market-leadingposition as the world's biggestannual halal food sourcingtrade show.

Leading local, regional andinternational companies andbrands participated at Gulfoodincluded Almarai, Nestle,PreGel, Sunbullah, Nadiya,Transmed, RAK Porcelain,Del Monte, Manitowic, Iffco,HSA, Agthia, Truebell, ChefMiddle East, Choitrams andEMKE Group.

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If you run a farming businessthere are three essentialaspects will be foremost in

your mind: productivity, trueefficiency and cost saving. Andyou need the right equipment toachieve the results you want.

The Case IH Puma CVTtractors feature all the strengthsthat you need in your daily tasks:highest productivity, ease ofoperation, cost-effectiveness andenhanced comfort. These award-winning tractors feature the newgeneration of continuouslyvariable transmissions,engineered to deliver always theright amount of power forprimary tillage, cultivation,drilling or transport. These arenot just promises. Feedback fromcustomers clearly indicate thatPuma CVT tractors are powerful,versatile machines that combineefficient power technology withease of use.

Born to Roar. Built toPerformThe two models of the PumaCVT Series are designed forperformance. The Seriesfeatures low emission,intercooled common-rail dieselengines, with rated 182 hp and213 hp models. With a 6.75 litreturbocharged powering, PumaCVT tractors offer outstandingperformance with reduced fuelconsumption. For those whodemand more, the EnginePower Management delivers upto 38hp of extra power forexcellent handling and morelugging ability in field PTOapplications, transport orhydraulic demands, even in thetoughest conditions. The PumaCVT tractors offer maximumtorque at just 1400 rpm in draftapplications and 1600 rpm inPTO operations. They alsobenefit from 600-hour service

intervals which are the longestin the industry. "Whatimpressed us is the performanceof the six-cylinder engine,” saysMarco Pissors, agriculturalengineer at Ackerbau GbRFalkenhain in Germany. Thecompany has been using CaseIH tractors since its foundationand it has recently purchased aPuma CVT tractor. “We feelthat the engine is even moreagile, especially in terms ofresponse and pulling power,"adds Pissors.

Hans-Martin Schiffer is a


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UNLEASHTHE REDPUMAWITH CONTINUOUSLYVARIABLE TRANSMISSION,CASE IH PUMA CVTTRACTORS GIVE YOU MORE

German farmer and a proudowner of a Puma CVT tractor.”The high constant power rangeof the Puma CVT ensures thatat just 1500 rpm the samepower is available as at thenominal speed,” says Schiffer.“At the same time a travellingspeed of 50 kph is also reachedat 1550 rpm. This gives asignificant advantage as itlowers fuel consumptionwithout having a negative effecton productivity. An importantargument for transport work onthe road and PTO operations."

The Smooth Ride of a TrueAll-rounderLeveraging more than a decadeof Case IH engineeringexpertise in continuouslyvariable transmissiontechnology, the new generationof transmission on the PumaCVT Series really puts theoperator in control of thetractor's power. From 0 to 50kph, Puma CVT tractorsaccelerate without the driverhaving to change the gear. "Youhardly notice gear changes. ThePuma runs smoothly in allsituations," says Schiffer. TheAutomatic ProductivityManagement system selects themost efficient gear ratio andengine speed combination and

it concentrates on optimizingefficiency while the driverconcentrate on the work."Puma CVT tractors reallyraises the bar", steps in Pissorswho also lists other keystrengths. "You just need to setthe split throttle lever to theminimum and maximum enginespeed and the AutomaticProductivity Managementsystem does the rest. Thismeans less stress on the driverbut it also saves fuel."

Well Equipped for theHighest ProductivityEven the heaviest implementcan be operated with ease

thanks to the powerfulhydraulic system of the PumaCVT tractors that offersprecise control and the best-in-class lift capacity up to10,460 kg.

The hydraulic system ispowered by a well-dimensioned, variabledisplacement piston pumpdelivering up to 150 litres perminute for extremelyresponsive operation. ThePuma CVX Series can also besupplied with five electronicremote valves.

Simplicity Put SeriouslySimplicity is a key elementof the Puma CVT Seriesdesign. The control displaysare clear, concise and easy toread. Instrumentation islocated on the right-handdisplay and it allows theoperator to monitor themachine performance at eyelevel. The ergonomicallypositioned Multicontroller™armrest puts all the tractor'skey functions in the driver'shand. All this results in themost intuitive and easy tooperate tractors.

Compared to competitors'models in the same class, thePuma CVT Series is up to28% easier to operate. At theend, simplicity saves time andmoney. “The control conceptis very straightforward andconvenient. All key data are infull view and the mostimportant tractor functions areat my fingertips," saysSchiffer.

Best-in-Class ComfortComfort in Puma CVT tractorsis unrivalled. The spaciousSurround VisionTM cab with5.87 square metres of glassarea offers unmatchedvisibility. A cab roof window

is also available forunobstructed views in alldirections. The cab is thequietest in its class and it isdesigned for the highest levelof protection. The air-conditioning lets the operatorcontrol the temperature forcontinuous comfort even in hotclimates. Cab suspension and asuspension seat are alsoavailable to give the driver anultra-smooth ride. The activefront axle suspension improvescomfort and gives even morecontrol on the machine. "WithPuma CVT tractors, youalways get a really comfortableride,” adds Schiffer.

Whenever you need highproductivity, low operatingcosts, simplicity and morecomfort, Case IH Puma CVTtractors are always ready to beunleashed.



THE HIGH CONSTANTPOWER RANGE OF THEPUMA CVT ENSURESTHAT AT JUST 1500 RPMTHE SAME POWER ISAVAILABLE AS AT THENOMINAL SPEED

Hans-Martin Schiffer German farmer and a proudowner of a Puma CVT tractor

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WHAT IMPRESSED US ISTHE PERFORMANCE OFTHE SIX-CYLINDER ENGINE

Marco PissorsAgricultural engineer at

Ackerbau GbR Falkenhain inGermany

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Honours have gone toMassey Ferguson farmequipment at

AGROmashExpo in Hungaryand the Polagra-PremieryInternational Fair in Poland.

The MF 5611 tractor and MF9812 row-crop planter bothreceived prestigiousInternational Premium Awardsat AGROmashExpo inBudapest, Hungary's biggestagricultural exhibition.

The MF 5612 won a covetedGold Medal at Poznan'sPolagra-Premiery Fair whichthis year attracted more than40,000 visitors.

In making the awards, thejury in Budapest described theMF 5611 as having broadappeal in Hungary and madespecial mention of itsAutoDrive system, Dyna4transmission and reliable

AGCO POWER engine.The MF 9812 planterwas praised for its plantingaccuracy, robust constructionand narrow transport width.

In Poland, the Gold Medal isawarded to modern, innovativeproducts manufactured usingthe latest technologies.Professor Grzegorz Skrzypczak,PhD, Rector of the Universityof Life Sciences in Poznanchaired the jury.

“We are thrilled to receivethese three awards whichprovide further testament to thefact that we are delivering thestraightforward, dependablemachines that farmers need toproduce their crops no matterwhere they are in the world,”says Campbell Scott, MasseyFerguson Director SalesEngineering and BrandDevelopment.

Featuring the latest-designAGCO POWER 4-cylinder 4.4litre engine, the 110hp MF5611 and 120hp MF 5612 offera choice of Dyna-4 or Dyna-6transmission, new front-axlesuspension option and a loader-ready-from-factory optionwhich includes a wide range offeatures to enhance ease ofloader fitting, use and control.

The MF 9812 planter'seffective and versatiletechnology includes the provenPositive Air Metering - PAM™- system and 'Edge Drop'™seed control. ISOBUS-ready,the machine features theefficiency of a Central-FillSystem, and main-frametoolbars which fold forward togive a 3.5m width in transport.


MF TRACTORS AND PLANTERSCOOP AWARDS AT KEYCENTRAL EUROPEAN FARMMACHINERY SHOWS


Started from 1959,Kingpeng has involved ingreenhouse business more

than 50 years. As a leadinggreenhouse manufacturer fromChina, Kingpeng could provideservice of greenhouse design,manufacture, installation andplant production in all functionsof greenhouses. Now, Kingpenghas become a world-knownbrand by its tailor-made design,high quality product, reasonableprice, excellent performanceand satisfied services.

Kingpeng could providedifferent kinds of greenhouses,

plastic film greenhouse, glassgreenhouse, Polycarbonate sheetgreenhouse, tunnel greenhouse,shade house, and net house etc.These greenhouses could beused for various functions,flower production, vegetableproduction, seedling, nursery,breeding, research,demonstration garden, retailingcenter, and storage etc.

From 2001, Kingpeng startedto be involved in theinternational market and made agreat show-up and incredibleachievements since then. Up tonow, Kingpeng has exported


CHINESE GREENHOUSE CHINA HAS THE RANGE OF CLIMATES AND SOILS FAVORABLE FOR THE PRODUCTIONOF A DIVERSITY OF HIGH QUALITY TROPICAL, SUBTROPICAL AND TEMPERATEVEGETABLES, FLOWERS, AND FRUIT SUITABLE FOR DOMESTIC AND EXPORTCONSUMPTION. IT IS ALSO THE WORLD'S LARGEST PRODUCER AND CONSUMER OFHORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS. WITH THE MODERNIZATION OF AGRICULTURE AND FASTDEVELOPMENT OF HORTICULTURAL INDUSTRY, THE GREENHOUSE TECHNOLOGY ISALSO A FIELD THAT DEVELOPS VERY FAST, AND TO SOME EXTENT, THE TECHNOLOGYIS SAME AS THE OTHER LEADING COUNTRIES IN HORTICULTURE. AMONG THEM,KINGPENG CORP. IS FOR SURE THE MOST SUCCESSFUL ONE.

GREENHOUSES

greenhouses and equipment tomore than 30 countries, and lotsof it in the hot climate region,like Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, SaudiArabia, Egypt, Angola, Congo,Algeria, Zimbabwe etc. Besidesthis, we also exported to UnitedState, Canada, Russia, Ukraine,Kazakhstan, Philippine,Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh,Japan, Iran, Ethiopia, Vietnam,Turkey etc. Because of the highquality of our greenhouse, lots ofcustomers become our agents inthe local market, and also makea good business for their own.

Extra service will createadded value to Kingpeng'sclients, feasibility report, projectconsultancy, productionsuggestions, water-savingtechnologies and all the otherturnkey solutions could also beserved. Famous agronomistscould always help our customersto maximize the production andguarantee the high yields. Thecomprehensive services andsolutions make Kingpengbecome an important player inthis sector in the world.

With the fast development of

Kingpeng, it became the onlystock listed company in Chinagreenhouse sector in 2008. Thisis an extra security that you are

dealing with a major shareholding company, and the qualityof their product and servicescould be fully guaranteed.

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BEYOND YOUR EXPECTATIONS

For further information or local dealers close to you, please visit:www.chinakingpeng.com, or contact Mr. Ray Yang by e-mail:[email protected].

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Beck Group supply a comprehensive range ofplanter bags to tree growers and nurseries acrossEurope and are now entering into the Middle

East market with their TreePlanta brand known for itsquality and reliability. TreePlanta planter bags arealready supplied to the major tree nurseries in the UKand have recently attracted interest from tree growers inAustralia and New Zealand.

TreePlanta planter bags are constructed from a sturdygrade of UV resistant woven polypropylene that allowsa greater rigidity enabling planters to be easily filled andtransported. The bags are laminated on both sides fordurability and have predrilled air and drainage holes topromote strong root growth.

Planter bags offer advantages over traditional plasticcontainers as they are more compact, prevent damage totree stems during transport and are easily recycled afteruse.

Although shown in green, TreePlanta planter bagscan also be ordered in white better suited for hotclimates and indeed any colour subject to minimumproduction quantities.

Additional features can be added to planter bags

subject to minimum production quantities; for examplea drawstring flap to retain soil and to control weedgrowth, printing of company brand etc.

Beck Group, although are willing to supply tonurseries directly, are actively seeking horticulturalwholesalers who will stock and market the TreePlantabrand of planter bags to tree growers and nurseries inthe UAE.

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For further information please contact below:Beck GroupNetherwood HouseNetherwood RoadRotherwas Industrial EstateHereford HR2 6JUUKT: 0044 (0) 1432 346560F: 0044 (0) 1432 346561E: [email protected] : www.beckuk.com

PLANTER BAGS FOR THECONTAINERISATION OFTREES AND HEDGES


Lindsay Corporation,maker of Zimmatic byLindsay irrigation

systems, has released a newalfalfa profitability brochurecalled "Increasing Alfalfa andOther Forage Yields ThroughEfficient Irrigation Solutions."

The eight-page full-colorbrochure provides best practicesand the latest research forachieving higher alfalfa yields,optimizing water use andlowering costs throughprecision irrigation.

“Alfalfa is one of the mostimportant forage crops grownfor hay in the world today,”says Omar Zaghloul, Lindsay

Regional Director, Middle Eastand Near East. “Irrigatingalfalfa is different fromirrigating annual grain cropssince the objective is to producea high yield of forage and notgrain. With ample water, alfalfahas the ability produce highyields of very good quality feedthat is high in protein.”

The brochure identifiesmanagement objectives forirrigated alfalfa, including theideal soil water content in theroot zone, when light orfrequent irrigation is best,prevention of water runoff,irrigation before and afterharvest, and how to prevent

weeds from germinating.Zaghloul says a lack of water

at any stage of alfalfa growthwill lower yield and cause theforage quality to peak in fewerdays after harvest, and becomeoverly mature faster than undernormal conditions.

Grass and grass legumemixes and how to best useirrigation for maximum forageproduction and quality are alsodiscussed in the brochure.

“The correct mix of grassesand legumes is one of the mostimportant aspects of highproduction from irrigatedpasture. The forage species thatperform well in dryland

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conditions may not excel inirrigated conditions. Irrigatingspecies that are poorly adaptedto irrigation will neve result intop production,” Zaghloul says.

The brochure containscolorful charts and graphs thatshow the relationship betweenalfalfa and forage yields anddifferent irrigation amounts andhow alfalfa and forage waterrequirements are related to thecrop's evapotranspiration (ET)rate at each stage of growth.Pivot options to increase waterefficiency and maximize yieldsare also discussed.LindsayLindsay Corporation is aleading provider of automatedmechanical move irrigationequipment and of traffic safetyproducts. The Company

manufactures and marketscenter-pivot, lateral-move andhose reel irrigation systemswhich are sold through itsworldwide network of dealers.The Company's Zimmatic,GrowSmart, FieldNET andLAKOS brands are highlyrecognized for their quality

and technological leadership.The Company alsomanufactures and marketscustomized pump stations byWatertronics, a Lindsaycompany, and infrastructureroad safety and congestionmitigation products through itswholly owned subsidiariesBarrier Systems Inc. (BSI) andSnoline S.P.A. In addition, theCompany produces large-diameter steel tubing andrailroad signaling lights andstructures.

For more information and afree copy of the Lindsay alfalfaand forage profitabilitybrochure, visitwww.zimmatic.com or talk toyour local Zimmatic by Lindsay dealer.

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ALFALFA IS ONE OF THEMOST IMPORTANTFORAGE CROPS GROWNFOR HAY IN THE WORLDTODAY

Omar ZaghloulLindsay Regional Director,

Middle East and Near East

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© 2014 Lindsay. All rights reserved. Zimmatic is a trademark of the Lindsay Corporation.

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IRRIGATION SOLUTIONS THAT INCREASE YOUR YIELDS

Lindsay is the single-source irrigation manufacturer that can develop the right system for your individual needs. We’ve combined the strengths of all Lindsay companies and products into one simple yet powerful package: the Plan to Profit Portfolio.

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2222 N. 111th St., Omaha, NE 68164 • 1-402-829-6800 • www.lindsay.com


Komeco BV, founded in1960, is the firstcompany in the market

to focus on the drying processof chicken manure. The Dutchcompany is specialized inprocessing chicken manure intohigh-quality composted organicfertilizer pellets. Since 2008,Komeco uses an innovativebiological compostingtechnique, ensuring the fullkilling of germs, undesiredmould or bacteria and (oil-containing) weed seeds.

Due to the worldwide

shortage of organic matter in thesoil, the international demandfor organic fertilizer issignificantly increasing. Komecois the only company in themarket, who makes use of thebiological composting techniqueand this results in high-qualityorganic fertilizer. In doing so,Komeco can fulfill theagricultural need for nutrients tosustainable manage the soil.

Based on the high content oforganic material and humus,Komeco's composted organicfertilizer improves the structure

and moisture-absorbingcapacity of the soil, increasesfertility and preserves thebalance of natural soil systems.The innovative biologicalcomposting process ensures thatthe nitrogen is largelyorganically bound, resulting inan even and long-term releaseof nutrients (slow-release),suitable for any type of soil.

Characteristics in brief:� NPK-value: 3.5-3.5-3 + 1.3

MgO� Composted, fermented and

pelletized� No weed seeds and pathogen-

free: no germs, undesiredmold or bacteria

� 100% organic,environmental-friendly andlow odor

� Improves soil structure andpH

� High humus and organicnitrogen content

� Significant moisture-absorbing capacity

� Slow release of nutrients,even and long-term

THE LEADING SOIL IMPROVER:

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� Minimal washout of mineralelements due to organicstructure

� Contains important nutrientsand approximately 60%organic matter

� Contains calcium,magnesium and other micro-elements Komeco's organic fertilizer

pellets and granulates areprofessionally applied in the(biological) agriculture,horticulture and arboriculturemarkets. In the consumermarket our products finds itway for all fruits, vegetables,flowers and lawn. Therefore,the export packaging rangesfrom 20 KG, 1250 KG to bulk.

In 2008 the company wastaken over by GICOM

Composting Systems, themarket leader in thespecialization of turnkeyprojects for the composting anddrying industry for organicmaterial. The GICOM tunnelsystem continued to developover the years, continuouslyadding further state-of-the-artapplications for the climatecontrol process. Apart from theobvious advantages of using thelatest technology, it is of theutmost importance to focus onthe ever-increasingenvironmental requirements.

The take-over by GICOMresulted in an efficientcomputer-controlled biologicalcomposting process applied tothe new composting tunnels.The production plant, located in

The Netherlands, is operating24/7 and produces annually60,000,000 KG. Komeco BV isa recognized fertilizer processorcertified by the NetherlandsFood and Consumer ProductSafety Authority, certified onbehalf of Control Union andworks according to the HACCPregulations.

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Al Safi Dairy wasestablished in 1979,covers 3, 500 hectares

of land, has more than 40,000Holstein cattle. It is the largestsingle integrated dairy farm inthe world.

Over the past 30 years, thecompany has developed its ownproprietary dairy farming knowhow and methodologiesthrough its continuous research& development program. AlSafi has achieved fast growthrates with excellentenvironmental productionprogrames and support to localcommunities.

Al Safi's herd, however is

also the source of an importantby-product, good quality cattleMANURE, an esteemed 400tons of cattle manure isproduced every day.

This has created goodopportunity to Al Safimanagement to use the dairymanure as a feed stock forproducing the environmentalfriendly high quality organicfertilizers.

In view of the substantialorganic farming developmentwitnessed in Saudi Arabia,demand of organic fertilizer hasincreased largely. Accordingly,the Al Safi Dairy Co becomesindispensable to strengthen and

meet the region's requirement.Al Safi Organic Fertilizer

Factory is best equipped andhas the capacity to produce80,000 tons per annum differentgrade of Organic fertilizers,under strict quality assuranceprogram.

Fertilizer is a substanceadded to soil to improve plants'growth and crop yields bymaking essential nutrientsavailable to the growing plants.Organic Fertilizers is madefrom naturally occurringsubstances which includedanimal or vegetable waste suchas manure, plant waste, bloodmeal, alfalfa meal, seaweed thathas been decomposed andrecycled as a fertilizers and soilamendment.

Why use organic fertilizersbecause it reclaims ourenvironment, builds soilfertility, provides food formicro-organisms that supplyenergy for healthy plant growthand keeps the soil alive.

The quality of compost isgenerally judged by its odor,colour, particle size, pH,soluble salts, maturity, organicmatter content, carbon tonitrogen ratio, weed seeds, andthe presence of phytotoxiccompounds etc. Finishedcompost looks like dark brownto black in colour. It smells likea rich forest soil or leafdepending on its ingredients.Temperature is stable enough tocured. Homogenousappearance, some rotted woodchips are allowed but neverinsert any material like glasses,metals and plastics.

After continuous research &development Al Safi OrganicFertilizer Factory offers yougood quality organic fertilizersthat meet the needs andrequirements of the domesticand international markets.

AL SAFI ORGANIC FERTILIZERSFOR HEALTHY PLANT GROWTH


ORGANIC FERTILIZERS


RNZ has a long rich history in fertilizersof 35 years. Headquartered in Dubai,RNZ produces over 400 different NPK

grades which can be fully customized as peruser needs. RNZ ensures the raw materials ituses are very low in chlorides/ sulphates/sodium content. We also ensure the heavy metalcontents like Arsenic, Lead, Chromium,Mercury & Cadmium are negligible.

Crystalline, fully water soluble NPKfertilizers are specially developed forFertigation and Foliar applications which areenriched with magnesium and various

micronutrients. The wide range of productsprovides complete plant nutrition schemethroughout the crop cycle.

The advantages of RNZ NPKs� Fully water soluble.� Made of high quality ingredients.� Consists of 100% plant nutrients, readily

available to the plant.� Virtually free of chloride, sodium and other

detrimental elements for plants.� Provides balanced, complete plant nutrition.� Available in a wide range of formulae.

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RNZ WATER SOLUBLE NPK FERTILIZER

Growth

stage

N:PO5:K2O Formula NO3-N NH4-N NH2-N

Establishment 13-40-13 1:4:1 4.4 8.6 0

7.6-23.5-

7.6:3.5 Zn

1-3-1 2.6 5.0 0

Vegetative

stage

19-19-19 1-1-1 4.0 4.5 10.5

20-20-20 1-1-1 2.9 0.8 17.4

21-21-21 1-1-1 2.9 0.8 17.3

18-18-18 1-1-1 9.8 8.2 0

18-18-18 1-1-1 0 0 18

Flower

Booster

12-30-15 1-2-1 0 0 12

12-32-14 1-2-1 0 0 12

Fruit

Boosters

13-5-26 2-1-4 7.0 6.0 0

6-12-36 1-2-3 4.5 1.5 0

15-5-30 3-1-6 8.9 4.6 1.5

15-15-30 1-1-2 8.9 3.8 2.3

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Success story:Location: India Plantation date: May 5, 2012Harvesting Completed: March 5, 2013Treatment: 10% Nitrogen, 40% P2O5 and 40 % K2O ofrecommended dose applied before sowing as basal applicationthrough conventional Fertilizers. Balance 90% N, 60% P2O5 and60 %K2O applied WSF through drip irrigation.Control: 100% Recommended dose of fertilizers applied thrusoil with conventional FertilizersRecommended Dose of fertilizers (g/plant): N: P2O5:K2O -200:100:300Results: Net profit increased 173% over control with the 44% ofyield increase.Area implemented: 1 ha.Name of the Farmer: B. Srinivasula Reddy Village: ParumanchalaMandal: Jupadu District: KurnoolState: Andhra PradeshCountry: IndiaMobile Number: +91 7382516085Email id: [email protected]

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Particulars

Cost perHectare withoutfertigation(INR)

Cost per Hectare withapplication WSF asfertigation (INR)

No. of plants cultivated 3140 3140

Expenditure

Land preparation 18750 18750

Drip irrigation and installation(with subsidy) 15938 15938

Generator 3438 3438

Plant Material 8000 8000

Digging of pits and planting 9825 9825

Green manuring andIncorporation 3675 3675

FYM and varmicompost 57431 57431

Traditional Fertilizers (Basalapplication) 25945 20944

Fertigation with Water SolubleFertilizers 0 56564

Irrigation 12500 12500

Weeding 45347 45347

Mulching film 34122 34122

Plant protection 3125 3125

Support polls and erection 32700 32700

Harvesting 8938 8938

Miscellaneous 12500 12500

Total Cost 292233 343795

Returns

Average bunch weight (kg) 18 26

Total yield (kg) 56520 81640

Cost per kg (Rs) 6 6

Gross Income (INR) 353250 510250

Net profit (INR) 61018 166455

Percent of yield increase 44%

Percent of profit increase 173%

RNZ INTERNATIONAL FZEP.O. Box 44660, DUBAI, UAE PHONE: (04) 8894400 TELEFAX:(04) 8894940 E-mail: [email protected]

B. Srinivasula Reddy


During last decades thegrowing of indoor andoutdoor ornamental

plants in different regions ofTurkey has recorded significantprogress. It is very promisingfor the future to see that highquality plants are being grownand sold presently in domesticand foreign markets.

Turkey is a country with

different climate regionssuitable for growing variouskinds ornamental plants, mainareas of growing ornamentalsare Sakarya and Yalova close toIstanbul, Izmir-Odemis, Antalyaand Mediterranean region.Turkey is also located close tocountries where the market forornamental plants is growingand therefore exports of

ornamental plants are increasingevery year. Turkish landscapecontractors have completedimportant projects in Turkeyand abroad.

Turkish ornamental PlantGrowers Association (SUSBIR)is one of the 7 sub-unions, thathas been formed in accordancewith their fields of activities asspecified the Seed GrowingCode No. 5553, which cameinto force on 8 November 2006,and as the central Associationthese 7 Associations haveformed the Turkish Seed Union.SUSBIR began operations inApril 2008 and made 5thgeneral assembly in July 2012.

Ornamental plants grown andsold by our members:Trees, Small ornamental Trees,Annual Seasonal Flowers, Palmtrees, Shrubs, Climbers, GroundCovers, Lawn, OrnamentalGrass, Indoor OrnamentalPlants, Cut flowers.

The major target of SUSBIRis to organize ornamental plantsector in Turkey and toimplement various activitiesserving to the improvement ofthe ornamentals plant growersin Turkey i.e. with their qualityand competitive power, theybecome worldwide recognizedand reliable and join amongworld leaders. Also, to attain aninstitutional structure in thesector, improve quality ofproduction and developmarketing techniques, organizecourses and seminars fortraining, assure sale of thegrower's plants at the actualmarket price, to protect theirinterests at the highest level.

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SUSBIR: SERVING TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF THEORNAMENTAL PLANT GROWERS IN TURKEY

MARCH APRIL 2014

We also aimed to increasequality and variety of theproducts in the market, improvecompetition conditions and tocreate a union with broadparticipation throughout thecountry, where the problems ofthe sectors are expressed anddefined and solutions for properdevelopment of the sector areseeked.

Growth of the sector will bepossible with quality andhealthy ornamental plantcultivation, growing the rightvarieties at the right quantitiesthat are parallel to the marketdemand, as a result the plantswill be sold at the right priceand the grower's efforts will bevalued. For such a system towork, an auto-control systemwill be created spontaneously,

resulting from keeping thesector under record andforming a central and sharedinformation base for growerson the one hand and from flowof information and sharing thisinformation and data flowthrough the majority of thegrowers on the other hand. Andthe grower, who realizes profit,will naturally prefer to investfor the growth of productionand development. Registration,representation, participation andcontributions of sectormembers are very important tospeed up this cycle, toaccelerate the growth of theindustry and produce commonsolutions to problems of thesector.

SUSBIR, with its 224members representing major

growers, importers exportersand landscape contractors, aimsto create the structure describedabove where the problems ofsector are discussed andsolutions are found by membersand necessary orientations arecreated for the healthy growthof the sector.

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3 9GULF AGRICULTURE

One thousand cool cows for each brotherThe Featured FarmThe Van Ess Dariy farm located in Sanborn, Iowa, is run by five brothers and overseen by their parents, Harvey and Lisa Van Ess. The family saw an opportunity to move their dairy operation from Idaho to Iowa which would allow them to increase the number of cows in their heard.

Heat Stress ProblemThe climate in the Prairies of Iowa is mild, but, the air flow from the desert area in the south west region of the United States moves up into Iowa and can result in unusually hot, dry summer temperatures. The Van Ess family needed to find a way to avoid the dips in production, which happens when the cows experience heat stress.

Quick factsThe eff ects of a Munters Cross Ventilated building

• Reduced heat stress on the herd

• Comfortable temperatures year round

• Consistent milk production

• Maximize feed conversion

• Improved conception rate

Cool SolutionThe family was introduced to the Munters Ventilation System. The system allows the entire heard to be housed in a single enclosed building which saves on the construction costs and animal management. With the building being enclosed they are able to control inside temperatures and avoid heat stress, resulting in production loss.

Case study: AgHortDairy farming in a controlled climate.Sanborn, Iowa U.S.A

Munters Corporation, Business Area AgHort4215 Legion Drive Mason, MI 48854-1036 USA / Phone: +1 517-676-7070 Fax: 517-676-7078 Email: [email protected] / www.munters.us

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Each building has a stacked cooling system containing CELdek® evaporative cooling pads along one side, measuring 5 feet tall (x2) by 80 feet long

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The Van Ess building houses over 5000 dairy cows in one enclosed building with enough space to house an additional 1000 cows. There are 120 VX 55”, 2HP fans which move over 4 million cubic feet of air every minute (CFM). The building is designed to exchange all the air in the building every minute. To cool the intake air we have over 115,832 cubic feet of CELdek pad and 960 feet of CT Series Evaporative Cooling. Company spokesman Jeremy VanEss states that the Munters Ventilation Systems performs even better than he expected. He is able to keep the cows at a comfortable temperature all year long, which has resulted in no dips in production through out the year. The family selected Munters because of the reputation of being the market leader and the knowledge of his Sales Representative.

Cross VentilationDairy cow cooling has evolved over the years. A market innovation lead by Munters is the Cross Ventilated Building. A Cross Ventilation System uses VX exhaust fans, on one side of the building, with Express Cool Evaporative Cooling system on the opposite side. The exhaust fans draw the fresh outside air through the evaporative cooler, which can cool the outside air by 15-20 degrees F. The cool air coupled with the airspeed generated by the fans, cool the livestock, maximizing feed conversion and production output. The system is run with a computer controller leaving the system to run itself based on the programmed temperature settings.

120 VX 55”, 2HP fans which move over 4 Million cubic feet

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Australia Munters Pty Limited, Phone +61 2 8843 1594, Brazil Munters Brasil Industria e Comercio Ltda, Phone +55 41 3317 5050, Canada

Munters Corporation Mason, Phone +1 517 676 7070, China Munters Air Treatment Equipment (Beijing) Co. Ltd, Phone +86 10 80 418 000,

Denmark Munters A/S, Phone +45 9862 3311, India Munters India, Phone +91 20 3052 2520, Indonesia Munters, Phone +62 818 739 235,

Italy Munters Italy S.p.A., Chiusavecchia, Phone +39 0183 52 11, Japan Munters K.K., Phone +81 3 5970 0021, Korea Munters Korea Co. Ltd.,

Phone +82 2 761 8701, Mexico Munters Mexico, Phone +52 818 262 54 00, Russia Munters AB, Phone +7 812 448 5740, Singapore

Munters Pte Ltd., Phone +65 744 6828, South Africa and Sub-Sahara Countries Munters (Pty) Ltd., Phone +27 11 997 2000, Spain Munters

Spain S.A., Phone +34 91 640 09 02, Sweden Munters AB, Phone +46 8 626 63 00, Thailand Munters Co. Ltd., Phone +66 2 642 2670,

Turkey Munters Form Endüstri Sistemleri A.Ş, Phone +90 262 751 3750, USA Munters Corporation Mason, Phone +1 517 676 7070, Vietnam

Munters Vietnam, Phone +84 8 3825 6838, Export & Other countries Munters Italy S.p.A., Chiusavecchia Phone +39 0183 52 11.


Vencomatic Group is aglobal supplier ofinnovative and

sustainable housing and eggcollection systems for thepoultry sector. With more than350 committed employees anda dedicated dealer network

they serve thousands ofcustomers worldwide and haveproven to be a reliable partnerand expert in its field.

It started over 30 yearsago, in 1983, with abreakthrough innovation forbreeder housing: the first

automatic breeder nest. Aninnovation that stillcharacterizes the company itis today. Based on thissuccessful breeder nest thecompany continued anddeveloped products forbreeders, layers and broilers.

POULTRY

GLOBAL SUPPLIER OF SUSTAINABLE HOUSINGAND EGG COLLECTION SYSTEMS


Vencomatic Group combinesthree successful brands in thepoultry sector: � Vencomatic - Sustainable,

poultry friendly housingequipment

� Prinzen - Careful andefficient egg grading andpacking

� Agro Supply - Climatecontrol for optimal poultryperformance Together these brands offer

a full range of innovativeturnkey solutions forequipping poultry farms allover the world.

Since 2012 the VencomaticGroup's head office is based atthe Venco Campus, Eersel, TheNetherlands. This egg shapedbuilding emphasizes theinnovative character of the

company as it is the mostsustainable and energy-savingindustrial building in Europe.The multifunctional

commercial buildingincorporates offices, logistics,warehousing and a workshopand functions as internationalknowledge centre for thepoultry sector.

POULTRY

For more information please visit www.vencomaticgroup.com

For more information visit www.vencomaticgroup.com

Vencomatic Group is a global supplier of innovative and sustainable housing and egg collection systems for the poultry sector. With many years of experience, we are the expert in this fi eld and a reliable partner for you. Vencomatic Group combines three strong brands in the poultry sector:


Pluriton B.V is locatedclose to Barneveld, thecentre of the Dutch

poultry Industry. For over 30years, Pluriton is specialized inexporting hatching eggs andday-old chicks of layer- andbroiler breeds. Our sales-markets are mainly in Asia,Africa, Eastern-Europe and theMiddle- East.

Out of our branches in TheNetherlands and Belgium andthrough associates in variousEuropean countries, Pluriton isconstantly searching for themost efficient way of road- andair transport, so that you willreceive your hatching eggs andone day-old chicks in optimalcondition.

Well graded hatching eggsfor broilers and layers arebeing packed in strong exportcartons. Excellent fertility-andhatchability figures should beachieved in yourhatchery.

The sensitive day-old chicksare being vaccinated afterselection and only qualitylivestock will be packed in thespecial designed exportcartons, giving sufficient airventilation during transport. Acontinuous air-flow betweenthe cartons, starting fromtransport from our hatcheryuntil arrival at your farm, willgive you a safe arrival of ahealthy flock in excellentcondition, which is your firstprofit.

From October 2012, thechicks are coming fromPluritons' own hatchery. Incombination with the excellentquality of the hatching eggs,this is the base for a vital andhealthy day-old chick. Theday-old chicks come from -worldwide most sold -layerbreeds. The day-oldchicks have a high maternalimmunity against poultrydiseases.

In more than 40 counties allover the world, customers canstate that Pluriton b.v hasproven to be a competent andreliable partner for almost 30years.

Under the Pluriton Groupwe have our separate PoultryIntegration Supplies division,which is specialized in thesupply of machineries,equipments and spare-parts forpoultry and dairy projects.These products are beingexported worldwide, especiallyto the Middle East, the AfricanContinent and Europeancountries.

Our products meet thehighest possible requirementsin accordance with EU-andOIE regulations. Above this,there is an intensiveMonitoring Programme.

POULTRY

EXPORTING HATCHING EGGS AND DAY-OLDCHICKS OF LAYER AND BROILER BREEDS


Since last 30 years KishoreFarm Equipment Pvt Ltd(KFEPL) is engaged in

the development of new andinnovative agriculturalproducts. Today KFEPL standsamong the top Indiancompanies providing poultryequipments.

With a motto to provide a“Complete Home for YourChicks”, KFEPL offers a widerange of poultry equipmentincluding automatic andmanual products like feeders,drinkers, gas brooders,incubator, nipple drinkingsystem and pan feeding system.

KFEPL is a leadingcompany in the poultry industryand this is based on itsunparalleled attention tocustomers' needs, combinedwith its superior technologicalknow-how and productioncapacity. This allows companyto develop and offer a broadrange of products, tailor-madeto help its customers achieveoptimum out come in theirpoultry farm.

KFEPL has installed themost modern poultryequipments and is committed toenvironmental quality andsocial responsibility. KFEPL isfocused on increasing itsproduction capacity by usingthe world's most advancedtechnology in order to supplyits customers with innovativeproducts and superior technicalservice. This will allow it tocreate and supply more newproducts that help its customersstay at the leading edge.

Centrally located inMumbai, with our dealernetwork across India, MiddleEast, Sri Lanka, and Africancountries and products are beenexported to numerous countriesincluding the U.S, Italy, Spainand Asia Pacific countries.

Layer Cage: 100% of ourMesh is made out of hot dippedpre-galvanized heavy coatedwire which makes it extremelycorrosion-resistant. LaboratoryTest Certificate for the ZincCoating of the wire used wouldbe provided along with thematerial if the customer wishesto check the accuracy of ourclaims.

Wire used for manufacturingthe mesh is sturdy yet flexibleand ductile in nature whichfacilitates the fabrication of themesh to build poultry cages andensures strength due tobending.

Automatic Feeding System:KISHORE has designed anautomatic feeding system.Automatic feeding system is arail movement type of systemwhich can be moved with thewinches. Feeding systems canbe used for deep litter. It alsoreduces the labour cost & time.Maintain with high quality.

Automatic Nipple DrinkingSystems: Specially designedZiggity watering systemsprovide broilers & breedernipple with the right amount ofwater - without spillage - atevery stage of growth. Youngbirds get the smallamount of waterthey need, whilefull grown broilershave an amplesupply daily.

Feed MixingController: Aperfectly controlledclimate improvespoultry performanceand your profitability.Efficient control alsosaves on energy costs forventilation, heating andlighting.

Automatic Egg Packer withEgg Conveyor for Cage: TheSpeedpack 110 is an egg

packing machine, which packseggs quickly yet carefully on30 cell trays. The maincharacteristic of the Speedpack110 is its speed, of more than40,000 eggs per hour, combinedwith a very compact design.This means that it is possible toeasily overview the eggpacking room from thechecking point. As you are nowable to oversee the wholeprocess, more time can be spenton checking the eggs. TheSpeedpack 110 utilizes anefficient principle, which meansthat any and each egg onlyencounters three transfers on itsway to the tray. This reducesthe risk of hairline cracks to anabsolute minimum.

POULTRY

OFFERING A WIDERANGE OF POULTRYEQUIPMENT


POULTRY

Verderio Impianti (Italy)was founded on 1962by Mr. Isidoro Verderio

who, following a smartinspiration, started the longjourney that will lead thecompany to become aworldwide leader in the designand production plants for quailsand rabbits processing. Since1962 our company has beencombining its artisan spirit, towhich it has always beenfaithful in terms of quality andtradition, with the mostadvanced technologicalinnovations.

In the early years thecompany designed andmanufactures poultry pickingmachines and then, according tothe increasing market demand,it developed the first automaticeviscerators. In the earlyeighties the company created

the quail sector and in the lateeighties the cockerel sector,manufacturing the firstcompletely-automaticeviscerators and thenintroducing completelyautomatic processing lines. Inthe nineties the market lead todevelop the rabbit sector: in afew years a series of automaticand extremely reliable machinesfor rabbit processing werelaunched.

At present company canoffer completely- automaticprocessing lines for rabbits andquails and machinery andequipment to process cockerels,chicken, turkeys, geese, ducks,guinea-fowls, partridges andpigeons. Since 50 years nowthe company interprets andinvents, day by day, more andmore rich and prizedtechnological solutions.

Verderio Impianti's staffmembers daily engagethemselves in theaccomplishment of their tasksas the ideals of Mr. IsidoroVerderio, the company founder,are their ideals and encouragethem to daily look forinnovations and new solutionsin favor of poultry & rabbitprocessing automation.

Verderio Impianti started itsactivity designing andmanufacturing chicken manualpickers, then enlarged itsproducts range and beganoffering completely automaticprocessing lines. Ourproduction covers the wholeslaughtering cycle up tocapacities of 8000 bph and ourcompletely automatic linescomply with the highesthygiene and safety standards.

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AKVA group isrecognized as a pioneerand technology driver

in the global aquacultureindustry for more than 30 years.Today, the company is theworld's largest supplier fromsingle components to large,advanced and tailor made cagefarming projects.

AKVA group is present in allmarkets with offices in Norway,Chile, Denmark, Scotland,Iceland, Canada, Vietnam,Australia and Turkey.

Plastic Cages: Many havetried to copy these products, butnone have managed to matchthe genuine Polarcirkel designsand quality builds. Plastic cagesstarted out as small single pipecircles, but now our largestmodels approach 200mcircumference, and withfloating pipes of 500mmdiameter. Both circular andsquare cage systems areavailable. Combined withAKVA group´s global sales andservice network, the Polarcirkel

Cage is well proven andrecognized worldwide.

Steel Cages: Wavemaster isthe world's leading supplier ofsteel cages with close to 12.000cages delivered since 1985! Thecages provide an ideal platformfor fish farming. Wide non-slipwalkways with high free-boardaround all sides of the cagesallow the operator fullflexibility of operation and easyaccess from cage to cage. Thisis becoming essential for goodhusbandry and maintenance.The compactness and simplifiedmooring arrangements makeWavemaster Steel Cages a veryattractive option for many sites.

Nets: AKVA group is leadingsupplier of cage farming netsfor both plastic cages and steelcages. We an offer a wide rangeof fiber nets and non-fiber nets,bird nets for predatorprotection, catching nets forharvesting and service deals forcleaning and antifouling. Thenew EcoNet concept is analternative net solution with

high durability and escapeprevention as well as minimummaintenance. All the nets aretailor-made to fit your speciallocation and the local qualitydemands.

Feed Systems: The centralfeed system concept wasinvented by AKVA in 1980 andis today the most popular andreliable feed system worldwide. The system is suitable forall species feeding on pellets. Itis now also fully integrated withcamera control, pellet- andenvironmental sensors andFishtalk production controlsoftware.

Net Cleaning Systems:Marine fouling is driven bysunlight and high watertemperatures. Therefore, thewaterflow through the cagesand oxygen level will bereduced. Strong algae growthcauses the cage/net to becomeheavier, which causes stress andin the worst case scenario abreakdown of the cageconstruction.

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Over the last yearsEgersund Net hasexpanded greatly with

regard to business volume aswell as the number of newlyestablished subdivisions.

From the modest start inSvanavågen, Egersund, thecompany now has a number ofservice departments along thecoast of Norway (Egersund,Rabben, Kristiansund,Vevelstad, Brønnøysund,Vesterålen) while theproduction of new nets takesplace in the Lithuanian townTaurage. Each of oursubdivisions also keeps varioustypes of special nets, such asroof and container nets, in storefor speedy delivery.

Recently Egersund Net hasestablished a special fishfarming gear shop, at Rabben inthe municipality of Austevoll,offering a rich assortment ofgoods, such as work clothes,HSE gear, chains and mooringequipment.

At present Egersund Net isfirmly established as a safesupplier and market leader withregard to seine net technology,services and equipment for thefish farming business.

Service on fish-farming nets:Egersund Net offers servicesfor the fish farming industryfrom our modern premisesalong the norwegain coast.Through our focus on qualityand environmental demands,we have installations with highcapacity adjusted to the needsof our customers. All ourpremises are certified accordingto ISO 9001 and NorwegianStandard 9415.

Antifouling of Nets: In ourunique antifouling installationswe focus on optimizing theeffect of various types ofantifouling; product safety,environment and HES.

The fish farming nets arepre-treated with primer thatgives an optimal and long-lasting protection of netting andropes. The primer "glues" thefibres together and creates astable and homogeneous basisbefore an antifouling topcoating is applied.

Self-polishing treatment isthen applied as an exteriorantifouling of netting and rope.As the antifouling is teareddown, the primer will protectthe fibres in the netting fromfouling and it will keep thestrength in the netting. This willalso make it easier to wash thenets. Nets which are treated

with our antifouling can bestored for a long time.

Egersund Net has producednetting since 1996, and has amodern machinery. Ourproduction is certifiedaccording to ISO 9001. Todaywe have a production capacityon about 1500 tons a year.

Egersund offers finishedmooring systems for fishfarming. Complete packageswhere everything is completelyassembled and certified. Singlecomponents as concreteweights, anchors, ropes, chain,shackles and buoys.Competence and solidexperience.

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Nutriplus commoditiesFZCO is one of theleading international

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Based in Dubai, Nutriplusis involved in trading,indenting and representing forinternational exporters andreputed producers of feedcommodities in the USA andEurope.

“Our major customers arethe end users in Livestockfarms, Poultry farms - Feedmills in the UAE, Oman,Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatarand Jordan for the lastseveral years” says,Mohammed Haneef,managing director of thecompany.

“In 2013, we expanded ourbusiness activities to Sudan,Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Egypt andIndia. Our recentparticipations at trade showsof these countries made ourmarket entry easy”.

“Respecting ourcommitment and dedication,our buyers and sellers alwaystrust and keep confidence inus which make us regularityand consistency in ourbusiness”. This is due to ourpast performance which wehave achieved through ourlong term supply chainrelationship with our suppliersin international commoditymarket and buyers in MiddleEast feed industry.

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materials and ingredientsindenting by us are Yellowcorn, Soyabean meal, Feedbarley in bulk vessel throughMNC commodity originator.From USA we trade andindenting in Soy By Passprotein - Amino Plus, DDGS -Distillery Dried Grains, CornGlutten Meal, Cotton Seed,Fish meal etc regularly for theMiddle East Livestock farmsand feed mills”, he adds.

“Our raw materialsuppliers occupy the majorportion of Total Mix ratio forhigh yielding milk cows sinceseveral years. Our supplierslike Fornazor International IncUSA etc occupy major shareof export in their destinationsince several years wetogether.”

“Bringing the right cropwith right season from thetraditional farmers in Spain orItaly is our main priority

especially when we deal withthe supply of Alfalfa Fodder.

Nutriplus Commodities isgrowing year by year andadding new innovations to itsbusiness practice. The companyis under expansion and enteringinto different sectors of marketrelated to Dairy / Poultry andfeed industry.

We assure you that the year2014 will be the year forinnovations and expansionsfor new products and markets.

We also plan to launchveterinary medicines andvaccine/injections and we arestudying the possibility ofregistering these vaccineswith authorities concerned inthe country.

We can offer you a rangeof products including feedadditives such as Toxinbinder, Omega supplements,Toasted full fat soya, SoyProtein concentrates, Udderand hoof hygiene products,functional livestock andpoultry equipments such asFiber glass silos, Poultrynest/cages, Calf Hutch,Milking accessories, Rotarycow comfort brush, Hooftrimming chute, Mini feedercum sweeping wagon etc.

As a parent company,Nutriplus Commodities FZCOhas diversified its activities inthe distribution of retailspeciality food productscoming under FMCG sector.Our sister concern, EmiratesGourmet General TradingLLC based in Dubai and isone of the well known

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Vast and wide range of2500 plus speciality foodproducts are imported by usand launched in Fine Foodmarkets such asGourmet/Delicatessenconcepts in retail, Five starhotels, Airline catering,projects etc.

“With a great respect toearth and health, we haverecently established anothercompany for healthy foodconcept. The new companyOrganic Gourmet GeneralTrading LLC will focus onOrganic, Gluten Free, FatFree, Sugar Free, CholesterolFree and other healthy naturalfood products”.

“In farm retail sector, wewill be expanding smallfarmers supporting suppliesthrough our company KansasForage and Animal Feed Estbased in Al Ain Feed market.The year 2014, company'sobjective is to reach the sectorof retail farmers, domesticand household farms byextending its services and tosatisy day to day farmersrequirements.”

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اإلجراء والتمويل من قبل االتحاد األوريب واليونان .

شهي ، حلو املذاق – مغذي ، غني بالربوتني والفيتامينات ، مثرة الصيف األساسية هنا ، بذلك ميكنك التلذذ بها عىل مدار السنة .

قم بتقطيع الخوخ املعلب يف عبوة عملية ، ميكنك التمتع به كوجبة باردة خفيفة ، إىل جانب توفرها يف سلسلة من النكهات الشهية .

الخوخ املعلب ميتاز بقيمة غذائية عالية ، دون الحاجة ملواد حافظة ومواد كيميائية ضارة .مكوناتها الغذائية الصالحة حتى عامني بعد التعليب . مثالية لهؤالء الذي يراقبون حميتهم ، إنها تعطي وحدات كالوري بسيطة وكمية كبرية من الفيتامينات .

يوجد برنامج جديد مدعوما من قبل اإلتحاد األوريب واليونان يقدم لك الخوخ األوريب املعلب . الربنامج ( اإلجراءات املعلوماتية والرتويجية للفواكه املعلبة يف دول العامل الثالث ( روسيا – أوكرانيا ، اإلمارات العربية املتحدة ) ، الذي بدأ يف مارس 2011 و

سيكتمل خالل ٣ سنوات . سلسلة إجراءات لتثقيف املستهلك قد تحققت خالل اإلطار العميل للربنامج . متضمنا اإلعالم اإللكرتوين املطبوع، املشاركة يف املعارض الدولية، إىل جانب الرتويج واإلعالن. هدف الربنامج إعالم املستهلك عن القيمة الغذائية العالية للخوخ

.(Venus Growers) املنظمة صاحبة املقرتح هي فينوس قروورس .

طريقة إنتاج السادة ئ/ فينوس فروورس) توافق جميع املواصفات املوضوعة من قبل اإلتحاد األوريب عن سالمة الطعام والصحة . تأسست فينوس قروورس يف عام 1964 كإتحاد منتجني يف فرييا ، إماثيا يف اليونان . اليوم ، األرقام التعاونية للـ 552 عضوا والعدد

الهائل لألشخاص املوسميني الدامئني . إنها تنتج سلسلة من منتجات املعتمدة عىل الفواكه ومنتجاتها . األكرث شيوعا يف املنتجات هو مكونات الخوخ يف عبوات عملية متنوعة . (معدن أو بالستيك شفاف ) واألحجام مناسبة ألي إستخدام .

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