So emphasises a new peer-reviewed paper, which was published in Asian Fisheries Science last week, in response to some of the rumours that have circulated about the disease. The paper was written by a group of eminent aquatic animal health, aquaculture, fisheries, food safety and veterinary specialists from organisations including the Food and Agriculture Organisation...
The Israeli firm is one of the world’s preeminent providers of recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) technology and has been brought on board by Pure Salmon’s owner, 8F Asset Management. The 10,000-tonne Boulogne facility is currently in the design stage, with the first eggs forecast to be stocked in the system by 2021 and first harvest expected by 2023. This new fa...
The delivery from the Icelandic company, which is part of Benchmark Genetics, has reached one customer who is growing market-sized salmon in a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS); one which is growing salmon up to 1 kg in a land-based flow-through unit, before transferring them to an offshore farm; while the third is growing salmon up to 10 g in land-based flow-throug...
The idea has been thrown around to such an extent this past year, that it sometimes seems more of a buzzword than an achievable goal. Sustainability is defined as ‘the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level’. In terms of food production, this means that we need to grow and produce food in a way that does not exhaust our resources, but also provides enoug...
Baramati, a medium-sized town in Maharashtra has a well-irrigated land because of the Nira Left Canal Irrigation from Veer Dam. The town is known for its agricultural potential. Despite this, farmers of the area face a lot of concerns that include fighting drought, indebtedness, and falling crop prices. Farmer Problems One of the major problems faced in farmi...
The new Atlanta facility is the next step in Kalera’s rapid domestic and international expansion plan to bring consumers fresh leafy greens right where they are. By placing its farms directly in the communities that they serve, Kalera is able to supply national retailers and foodservice distributors without a long haul across the country, guaranteeing that its leafy gree...
In the abandoned tunnels of Clapham, London and within a former air raid shelter, there’s a farming community growing. Growing Underground is the first of its kind vertical farm that is housed underneath the streets of London, using the air raid shelters from the second world war to create a very unconventional farm. The company was founded by Steve Dring and Richa...
The installation of Green Automation’s fully automated growing system at Fresh Local Produce in Hudson, Ohio was completed this winter. Fresh Local Produce of Ohio started their production of fresh baby lettuce in February and can already be found on the shelves of several grocery stores in the area. Fresh Local Produce is selling under the brand “Free! Leafy Greens”. ...
It has restarted business in its Guangzhou headquarters early on February 10, with an overall 90% work resumption rate of its R&D staff on the first day. To fulfil the large purchasing orders of agricultural drones for the farming season, XAG has also set up a 20-million-yuan relief fund for its supply chain partners who struggle to reopen their factories. According t...
Reimagining a portion of the former Bethlehem Steel Mill located in Sparrows Point, this is Gotham Greens' seventh greenhouse nationwide and its first greenhouse that will provide a year-round supply of fresh produce to retail, restaurant and foodservice customers across 10 states throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions. The greenhouse will produce more than...
Sci-fi fans will probably recall Star Trek’s Replicator machine, capable of turning any molecule into a meal. While synthesizing meals on demand may seem like something out of a futuristic movie, 3D printing could soon become a regular way of processing food. Here, Tatjana Milenovic, global head of ABB’s food and beverage segment, explains how 3D printing could change th...
When he was in college, his dad’s best friend was killed in a grain accident. Two more people Woodruff knew personally have died in similar tragedies over his career. “They’ve all been great, intelligent farmers. Good, wonderful people, but they didn’t listen to what they’ve been told,” he says. DAMAGED GRAIN The dangers of out of condition grain are never far fro...
Surefire Ag Systems and Kinze Manufacturing have reached an agreement that will allow SureFire to install its industry-leading liquid fertilizer planter solutions on Kinze planters before they leave the factory. Beginning with the 2021 planting season, SureFire will execute transactions directly with Kinze dealers and professionally install its systems in space rente...
The window of ideal planting conditions is often small, so being prepared is key. Make sure your tires are ready to roll before the busy season hits. Here are five important things to check before heading to the field. 1. AIR PRESSURE Check the air pressure in tractor and implement tires this spring. Tires with low air pressure can be damaged by the weight of heav...
Ray Bohacz is the Successful Farming Engine Man. Before you rev anything up, he says, give it a good visual once-over and make sure everything’s tight. “Pay particular attention to the sheet metal that covers the flywheel and usually a good part of the cylinder head. It is a favorite place for mice to nest,” says Bohacz. “If the cylinder cooling fins are blocked with ...
COVID-19 doesn’t seem to be suppressing used iron prices particularly if the sale items are late-model, have low hours, and are in great condition. Take a 2016 Deere 9570RX with 1,126 hours that sold today for $310,000 during an online sale conducted by Steffes Auctioneers. My research finds that is the highest price ever paid for a comparable tractor (by both age and...
Through the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), the industry is urging the federal government to improve and streamline existing manufacturing programs in this time of crisis. “The federal government should take strong and immediate action to support equipment manufacturers, protect the 2.8 million jobs that they support, and guarantee the viability of an in...
For Barlogio, though, the crawler embodies the memory of his grandfather, Giacomo (James), and his wife, Angelica. The Cat 30, the Paso Robles, California, farmer points out, has anchored this operation since the day it came off a dealership’s lot 88 years ago. “My father, Miles, had a 1918 Fordson before purchasing the Cat from the nearby Luke & Livingston dealership...
The regulation was adopted by the council today, Tuesday, April 7, as part of climate change mitigation measures. “The EU is taking new measures to reduce the risk of shortages of water for irrigating crops. The council today adopted, by written procedure, a regulation which will facilitate the use of treated urban waste water [reclaimed water] for agricultural irriga...
With the model designation DBM, the latest range consists of two models with different production capacities: a DBM2500 and DBM3500, both in familiar green Merlo livery. Much as commercial vehicles and other automakers do, Merlo has modelled the new DBM line around their successful telehandlers range, replacing the boom and lifting gear with a revolving concrete mixin...
The company is halting production for the rest of this week and the whole of next week at its nine manufacturing plants in Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Wrexham. Shop floor employees affected by the move will be paid in full during this period. No decision has yet been taken on what happens from the week commencing Monday, March 30th and beyond. Office staff will conti...
This new option, which is available to order now, will further improve the ride comfort, traction and handling of these stable and versatile tractors. Suitable for all models, which offer powers of 75hp, 85hp and 95hp, the suspended front axle can be specified for tractors fitted with either the flat-floor or low-profile cabs. “The MF 3700 AL is designed specifical...
However, Stallkamp is offering a new slurry separator that reduces contaminants, removes solids and offers farmers a way to reduce the volume of stored slurry. Stallkamp launched the PSS 2.2-400 ComPress at Agritechnica in 2019 and has now made it available in the UK through slurry specialists Tramspread. Commenting on the product, John Tydeman from Tramspread says: “...
Here’s news too intriguing not to share. It doesn’t fit the Hi-Tech Farming column because land-and-water-based drones aren’t used in farming yet. But these spherical and amphibious robotic vehicles, officially known as GuardBots, hold potential for military, firefighting and rescue operations where it would be hazardous for humans to do tasks or gather information. H...
This new range will be available in Europe during the second half of the this year, with some specific features designed for the European market. The range will include in total 14 models, covering 420 to 620 HP range. Quadtrac AFS Connect™ will be available from 470 to 620 HP, and Steiger AFS Connect™ from 420 to 500 HP range. Several upgrades will be included, such ...
A new engine shut-down feature guards against unnecessary fuel wastage if the machines stand idle during pauses in loading or materials handling operations, and electronic engine management reduces the speed of the engine during farm to field journeys. All four machines are powered by the 2.5-litre JCB Diesel by Kohler engine as before but this time equipped with a DP...
This 23hp diesel-powered model combines the established high performance of the XUV 865M with a wide range of additional operator friendly features, including a luxurious cab environment. Standard specification includes a continuously variable transmission with on-demand four-wheel drive, power steering, fully independent suspension and an attachment-ready electrical ...
The Fund and New Holland are working together to help ensure that forward thinking farmers can get their business ‘Up to Speed’. The scheme is open to any British farmer who can justify how the loan of a machine will help their business develop and therefore become ‘up to speed’. This may be: • A new entrant who could use the machine to kickstart their business. ...
Design changes mean the grading area can be increased by 15% compared to the previous model but the overall length of the grading web remains the same. Additionally, the drop step from the grading web onto the grading cross conveyor can be reduced by 60 mm. The “QuickConnect” quick-change system reduces downtime by up to 70% compared to conventional web-joiners and g...
Lester “Shorty” Schuett’s favorite tractor is a 1939 Model Farmall H. This machine tops his list because he remembers sitting on his dad’s lap when the tractor was purchased new off the showroom floor at Schlage Implement in Ashippun, Wis. “The price was $900 and included a McCormick Deering red running gear chassis with a 14-foot box, which still handles various chor...
Variety improvement and timely irrigation have increased Mississippi's cotton yield per-acre average 500 pounds since 1980. A shift toward earliness has decreased cotton's maturity window 30 days the last 60 years. "We're making a bigger crop in less time," says Darrin Dodds, professor and department head, Plant and Soil Sciences, Mississippi State University, speakin...
SPOT Mapping is an affordable, easy-to-use, multilingual tool for mapping and managing workers and sharing positions from outdoor journeys, providing peace of mind when the unexpected happens. SPOT Mapping includes mobile responsive and sharable maps, longer data storage, and various map displays, including satellite, road and terrain options. Users also have the opti...
“We considered other makes, including two of the industry’s top OEMs,” Vigue says. “But there were really no other options for us. The Sennebogen is a good machine; everyone is happy with it.” The facility that Vigue manages is one of several wood utility pole treatment plants that Stella-Jones operates in British Columbia. Western Red Cedar and Douglas Fir poles are ...
Featuring radical new thinking in tractor tire technology, the no-compromise Nokian Tractor King tire is designed for the heaviest of machinery and the most difficult terrain in forestry, earthmoving and road maintenance. Now the Nokian Tractor King tire family expands its potential even further with a new tire size. In 2018, Nokian Tyres launched a whole new type of ...
The new app provides contractors and their equipment operators with more accessibility to information for setting up and servicing their Waratah 600 Series machines. Intended to help with daily maintenance and other in-field procedures, the WaratahPlus app helps increase uptime by providing operators with the information needed to quickly service the machine. “Uptime ...
Paul Equipment & Sons is a family business that now offers a variety of Doosan equipment to customers at its new location. The dealership, located at 230 Hodgson Road, Fredericton, helps its Balmoral location serve the entire New Brunswick province as well as the Gaspe Peninsula in Quebec. Established in 1986, Paul Equipment & Sons has been an authorized dealer of Doo...
