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Review of ILDEX Myanmar

Role of water in feed conversion

Promoting animal welfare and nutrition

Philippine irrigation system

Weeds on trees

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Copper fungicides can help

Review of ILDEX Myanmar

Role of water in feed conversion

Promoting animal welfare and nutrition

Philippine irrigation system

Weeds on trees


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Bulletin4 A round-up of key developments in the regional market

Agenda6 China and India driving R&D spending in agriculture; More corn, less rice for China; Vietnam’s seafood production over 5.74 million tonnes; Positive meat outlook for 2013; South Korea's agricultural products exports rise

Events9 Previews of VIV Asia, INAGRITECH, Indo Livestock; Reviews of ILDEX Myanmar, IAI

Livestock13 Preservation of eggshell quality

18 Role of water system in feed conversion

Crops21 Weed on trees and controlling them with copper

25 The Philippine irrigation system: running dry?

Poultry Buyers’ Guide28 An overview of the key players in the poultry market

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THE INTERNATIONAL FEED IndustryFederation (IFIF) has signed an officialCooperation Agreement with the WorldOrganization for Animal Health (OIE).The agreement aims to facilitate andstrengthen cooperation between the twoorganisations, in particular with regards tothe prevention and management ofinfectious diseases, including zoonoticdisease, as well as the support for thedevelopment, updating andimplementation of OIE standards andguidelines. The cooperation further aimsto strengthen linkages between feed safety and food safety.Alexandra de Athayde, IFIF Executive Director, said, “I am delightedthat IFIF has signed this Cooperation Agreement with the OIE. Theyare a critical organisation in the feed and food chain, and IFIF looksforward to work closely with the OIE to contribute to improvedanimal health and productivity, which in the end leads to a positivecontribution to public health.“Only by working together with all stakeholders can we continue toensure feed and food safety, while meeting the demands of 60 percent more food for nine billion people by 2050 and to do sosustainably,” Athayde added.

Merial to acquire animal health division of Dosch MERIAL, THE ANIMAL health division of Sanofi, announced thatSanofi has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the animalhealth division of Indian company Dosch Pharmaceuticals PrivateLimited. The move will create a market entry for Merial in India’sgrowing animal health sector.The animal health division being acquired by Merial has more than86 products under 50 brands for ruminants, poultry and companionanimals. Products include animal health therapeutics and nutritionalfeed supplements. “The acquisition of Dosch’s animal health division will be a significantmilestone for Merial and give us a strategic platform for ourdevelopment in the Indian market,” said Jose Barella, CEO of Merial. The agreement is subject to regulatory approval and is expected tofinalise sometime in the first half of 2013.

US industry wants duties on shrimp from 7 countries US SHRIMP PRODUCERS filed a petition recently asking thecommerce department to impose punitive duties on billions ofdollars of shrimp from China, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Malaysia,Thailand and Ecuador to offset what they said were unfair foreigngovernment subsidies."Today's filing is about the survival of the entire US shrimp industry,"David Veal, executive director of the Coalition of Gulf ShrimpIndustries, Reuters reported him as saying.The group represents shrimp fisherman in Alabama, Florida,Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas who say they have lostUS market share to lower-priced imports from the six countries inAsia and the one in South America.The seven countries named in the petition exported US$4.3bn worthof shrimp to the United States in 2011, accounting for 85 per cent ofUS imports and over three-quarters of the domestic market, the USindustry group said.If the commerce department decides to launch an investigation, finalcountervailing duties could be in place by the end of 2013 if illegalforeign subsidies are found, the group said.

CPF to buy Chinese food firm QinhuangdaoCHAROEN POKPHAND FOODS Plc (CPF) plans to acquire Chia TaiFood Enterprise (Qinhuangdao), a manufacturer and distributor ofmeat and ready-to-eat products in China.In a filing to the Thailand stock exchange, the company said thetransaction will be made through CP China Investment, a whollyowned subsidiary of C.P. Pokphand Co (76 per cent owned by CPF).Chia Tai Food is being sold by Chia Tai Food Investment (CTFI), itselfa subsidiary of the Charoen Pokphand Group (CPG), a majorshareholder of CPF. Funds for the transaction will come from CPP'scash flow.According to CPF's statement, the board of directors of CPF saidthat the deal will allow the company to engage in the manufactureand distribution of processed food and ready meals in China."It will also enhance the opportunities of CPP group to become aleader of food business in the PRC. The company viewed that theprocessed food and ready meal market in the PRC have high growthpotential," the company said.

Vietnam, Cambodia launch fertiliser plantTHE NAM SAO Cambodia fertiliser plant, the largest of its kind inCambodia and a project under cooperation between the countryand Vietnam, was recently inaugurated in Somrongthom Commune,40 km from the capital Phnom Penh.The US$65mn plant was invested by the Nam Sao CambodiaGroup, a joint venture between Vietnam’s Nam Sao InternationalCorp. and Cambodia’s Investment and Development Corp.Started to be built in December 2009, the 10.91-hectare plant,deemed as the most modern in Southeast Asia, is capable ofproducing 300,000 tonnes of NPK (nitrogen - phosphorus - andpotassium) fertiliser a year during its first operation phase, and500,000 tonnes in the second phase.The high-quality NPK produced by Nam Sao Cambodia will meet 50per cent of Cambodian demand, while also providing local farmerswith the latest agricultural methods to help them optimiseproduction, the company said.

China to buy Ukrainian corn for first time UKRLAND FARMING, UKRAINE'S biggest agro-industrial company,will export corn to China, the world's largest consumer of the cereal.The company plans to sell between 500,000 tonnes and 700,000tonnes of corn to China from 2012 to 2013, with the first deliveryexpected to be made by the end of the year, Ukrland Farmingtold Xinhua.

The purchase willmark the first time thatChina has boughtcorn from Ukraine,known as Europe's‘great breadbasket’for its rich black soil,which favors grainproduction.The company signeda cooperationmemorandum withChina Oil & Foodstuffs

Co., the country's largest food manufacturer, over the corn exports,it said in a statement.Purchasing corn from Ukraine will help diversify China's sources ofcorn, as it relies on the United States for about 99 per cent of itsimports of the cereal.

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GLOBAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH and development spending in the public and private sectorssteadily increased between 2000 and 2008. Most of this growth was driven by larger middle-incomecountries such as China and India.

These conclusions were made by Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) GlobalAssessment of Agricultural R&D Spending, a report published in collaboration with the Global Forum onAgricultural Research (GFAR). It discusses the key trends in global agricultural R&D evidenced by the latestavailable data, global challenges, including the recent food and financial crises and climate change andhighlights the need for continued and scaled-up investments in agricultural R&D.

Following a decade of slow growth in the 1990s, global public spending on agricultural R&D increasedby 22 per cent from 2000 to 2008 - from US$26bn to US$31bn.

Middle-income countries have been the main drivers of globalgrowth in recent years; spending growth in high-income countriesstalled. China and India accounted for nearly half the globalincrease, but spending also rose significantly in a number of othermiddle-income countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Iran, Nigeria,and Russia. Growth was particularly strong from 2005 to 2008.

Most notably in Brazil and China, long-term governmentcommitment to agricultural R&D and a supportive policyenvironment have fueled increased agricultural productivity, aswell as overall economic growth.

Although agricultural research spending continued to grow inlow-income countries overall from 2000 to 2008, in many, spendingstagnated or declined. These countries, particularly in Africa southof the Sahara, are highly vulnerable to volatile research funding,often the result of the short-term, project-oriented nature of donorand development bank funding. Additionally, R&D agencies inthese countries lack the necessary human, operating, andinfrastructure resources to successfully develop, adopt, anddisseminate science and technology innovations.Middle-income countries are main

drivers of growth in recent years

China and India driving R&D spending in agriculture

VIETNAM’S EXPORT RICEvolume in December 2012reached about 630,000tonnes, raising the figure forthe whole of 2012 to 8.1million tonnes, up 13.9 percent against 2011, accordingto the Ministry of Agricultureand Rural Development.

The year’s volume broughtVietnam a total value ofUS$3.7 billion, a 2.1 per centrise from the previous year.

This is considered a bigsuccess for Vietnam’s ricesector after a year full ofchanges in the financialsituation and risingagricultural material costs,according to Vietnamesecommunist party sources.

In 2012, with a 6.4 foldincrease in volume and a 5.4fold rise in value, Chinabecame the largest riceimporter from Vietnam.

Vietnam hitsrecord exportrice volume

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THE FAO FOOD Price Index averaged 210 inJanuary 2013, unchanged from the slightlyrevised December value. Following threemonths of consecutive declines, the Indexstabilised in January, as a rebound in oils andfat prices offset a decline for cereals andsugar. Dairy and meat values remainedgenerally steady.

The FAO Cereal Price Index averaged 247in January, down nearly three points (1.1 percent) from December. The values of themonthly index have been falling since October,mostly on improved crop conditions. TheJanuary decline reflects a slide in grainquotations as rice changed little.

Large exports of feed wheat have weighednegatively on maize quotations in spite of tightavailabilities. As for rice, a slide in japonicaquotations was compensated by rises inaromatic prices, with Indica rice valuesmarginally up.

The FAO Oils/Fats Price Index averaged205 in January, up nine points (4.4 per cent)from December, reversing the declinesobserved in the last four months. The rebound

was mainly driven by palm oil on account offresh import demand and concerns thatabundant rains could disrupt harvestingoperations in Southeast Asia. Unfavourableweather conditions in parts of South America,which could negatively affect the soybean cropof both Argentina and Brazil, also lent support.

The FAO Dairy Price Index averaged 198in January, slightly higher than in December.In recent months, prices have stabilised afterhaving risen from mid-year lows in 2012.Although end-of-season supplies of dairyproducts in New Zealand are above last year,most have already been placed with buyers.

In the European Union, a strengthening ofthe Euro, combined with high domestic prices,has limited the participation of Europeansuppliers in international markets. Conversely,there has been some reduction in the price ofskimmed milk powder from the United States.

The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 176 inJanuary, down marginally from December.Quotations of all meat categories weregenerally stable, although a slight weakeningin poultry and pig meat prices was evident.

As a whole, the meat industry continues to bechallenged by high feed prices and limitedgrowth in consumption.

The FAO Sugar Price Index averaged 268 inJanuary, down sic points (2.2 per cent) fromDecember. Prices have declined for the thirdconsecutive month, driven by the expectationof a large global production surplus and heftyexport availabilities in the 2012/13 marketingseason, notably in Brazil and Thailand. Sugarproduction is also expected to be large in thetraditional importing countries, which so farhas limited their need to source frominternational markets.

ACCORDING TO THE US Grains Council, China is on track toproduce more corn than rough rice for the first time in history,illustrating the growing affluence by the Chinese middle class and theirdemand for a more protein-rich diet. In its December WorldAgricultural Supply & Demand Estimate, the US Department of

Agriculture upwardly revised itsprojection of Chinese corn productionfrom 200mn metric tonnes (7.9 billionbushels) to 208mn metric tonnes (8.2billion bushels). USDA is also projectinga Chinese rough rice production ofslightly more than 204mn metrictonnes.

Over the past 20 years, China hasexperienced explosive growth in meatdemand. Poultry consumption hasincreased 300 per cent. Porkconsumption has increased 85 per centand beef consumption has increased155 per cent. That is a dramaticcontrast to the US figures, which are 45per cent, six per cent and three percent respectively. Rice represents astaple food for more than two billionpeople –including two of the world's

most populous countries – India and China – but the data suggestspeople in China are increasing their desire for animal protein.

"Dramatic shifts in corn production are taking place across theglobe" said Kevin Roepke, USGC manager of Global Trade. "This isstark evidence that today's corn producer is well poised to takeadvantage of growing global consumerism."

China is on track to producemore corn than rough rice for

the first time in history

Food Outlook

VIETNAM’S TOTAL SEAFOOD production in 2012 reached anestimated 5.74 million tonnes, a 5.1 per cent rise from last year,according to a reportby the Ministry ofAgriculture and RuralD e v e l o p m e n t(MARD).

Of this figure,coastal and inlandseafood production in2012 was estimatedat more than 2.63million tonnes, a 3.9per cent rise from2011.

And seafood harvested offshore reached over 2.43 milliontonnes, a 4.1 per cent increase from the previous year.

Many coastal provinces achieved good production results in2012, such as Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Quang Binh, Binh Dinh, Ba Ria– Vung Tau, Binh Thuan, Tien Giang, Ca Mau and Kien Giang, withexploited volumes exceeding the set target from five per cent to 10per cent.

The country’s aquaculture volume for the whole year of 2012reached more than 3.11 million tonnes, up 6.2 per cent from lastyear. In December alone, the figure was 230,000 tonnes.

Of the total aquaculture volume, tra fish volume posted anestimated 1.1 million tonnes, up 1.8 per cent from 2011. The volumewas bred on an area of more than 6,000 hectares.

Vietnam’s seafood productionover 5.74 million tonnes

More corn, less rice for China

Production increased 5.1 per cent from 2011

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CHINA'S FISHERIES OUTPUT will top

US$273.89bn this year, up 15 per

cent from 2011, a senior fishery

official said.

Fishermen will harvest 59.06mn

tonnes this year, up 5.4 per cent

year-on-year, said Zhao Xingwu,

head of the Bureau of Fisheries in

the Ministry of Agriculture recently.

Xingwu was speaking at a

national fisheries work meeting in

Beijing.

Aquaculture will yield 43.05mn

tonnes this year, up seven per cent

year on year and domestic fishing

will provide 14.83mn tonnes, almost

the same as 2011. Finally, distant

fishing will bring in 1.18 million

tonnes, up 2.8 per cent year on year,

Zhao said. Niu Dun, vice minister of

agriculture, said the government has

been mapping out policies to

support fisheries.

SOUTH KOREA'S EXPORTS of food and

agricultural products increased significantly

in November 2012 on growing shipments to

Russia and Asian countries.

The country shipped US$740mn worth of

farm products in November 2012, up 7.9 per

cent from the same month last year,

according to the Ministry of Food,

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The

November figure also compares with

US$670mn tallied in the previous month,

reports Yonhap News Agency.

"Exports to Russia and the Southeast

Asian Nations (ASEAN) showed large

increases," the ministry said in a press release.

Shipments to Russia jumped 30.3 per cent on-year to

US$23.5mn last month with exports to the 10 member

countries of ASEAN surging 25.3 per cent to US$99.7mn.

Japan continued to be the world's largest importer of

South Korean farm products, purchasing US$227mn worth

of goods from South Korea in November. The figure

represents a 4.8 per cent increase from the same period

in 2011. Exports to China, on the other hand, dropped 6.7

per cent on-year to US$125.8mn.

By product, shipments of processed foodstuff hiked

11.3 per cent on-year last month with those of fresh

foodstuff, such as vegetables, and fisheries products

also growing 4.3 per cent and 3.2 per cent, respectively,

from a year earlier. The country's farm exports in the

first 11 months of the year came to US$7.29 billion,

growing 5.1 per cent from the same period last year but

falling far short of the ministry's US$10bn target for the

whole of 2012.

"The ministry plans to focus all its efforts on

marketing and sales promotion in countries with growing

imports from South Korea, such as the ASEAN countries,

and further remove any obstacles to exports to help

increase exports," it said.

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THE LATEST REPORT of the InternationalRubber Study Group (IRSG) revealed thatglobal rubber consumption contracted in thein the third quarter of 2012, decreasing to25.7mn tonnes on a moving annual total(MAT) basis in September 2012, from 25.9mntonnes on a MAT basis in June 2012.

The world total natural rubber (NR)consumption decreased in the same period in2012 by 1.3 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to10.9mn tonnes in September 2012 on a MATbasis, while the world synthetic rubber (SR)consumption fell by 0.2 per cent (YoY) to14.8mn tonnes over the same period.

The world total rubber supply continued toincrease, but at a decelerating rate, growingby 1.2 per cent in September 2012,measured on a MAT basis. The world NRsupply expanded to 11.3mn tonnes inSeptember 2012 by three percent, measuredat a MAT basis.

The world NR exports increased at adecelerating rate in the third quarter of 2012,reaching 7.6mn tonnes on a MAT basis inSeptember 2012. The world total SR exports,however, decreased in the same period,contracting by a monthly average 1.6 percent, measuring the MAT. It was the firstquarter of negative growth since the fourthquarter 2009.

NR physical market prices fell by 20 percent between January and November 2012.Without significant changes in the weakeningstate of the global demand, the NR pricesremained in the downward trajectory,irrespective of the upward correction seenduring the September-October period.

The continued economic uncertainty in thedeveloped economies and possible hard-landing in China has led to the developmentof three scenarios in the latest outlook of theglobal rubber industry. The three scenariosare based on different possible worldeconomic outlooks for 2013-2022 IMFscenarios

This was developed using thecomprehensive world economic outlook of theInternational Monetary Fund. The data wereextracted from the latest World EconomicOutlook (WEO), which was released inOctober.

Upside scenarioThis was developed by using data extractedfrom the September 2011 WEO. An UpsideScenario was developed on the evidence offirm actions being taken in Europe and theUS: the European Central Bank (ECB)launched the Outright Monetary Transactions(OMT) in September and in the US Plan “B” is

being discussed to avoid its economy goingover the fiscal cliff. A soft landing has beenassumed following actions taken postleadership change in China.

The reason for choosing the September2011 WEO is that it readily offered data thatreflected reason behind the Upside Scenario.

Downside scenarioThis was developed using partial data fromthe October 2012 WEO and the assumptionthat the world economic growth rate willdecelerate in 2013, before accelerating at anequally increasing rate up to 2017.

A downside scenario was chosen on thebasis of the continued economic uncertaintyin the outlook of the developed economies, afactor that was specifically raised in theOctober 2012 WEO. In fact, the worldeconomic forecast of the IMF was predicatedon two crucial policy assumptions: Europeanpolicy makers will adopt policies that generallyease financial conditions further in peripheryeconomies; US policymakers will preventdrastic automatic tax increases and spendingcuts (the fiscal cliff). The IMF assumes thatshould both policy assumptions not be fullyimplemented, the world economic growth ratewill be cut-back by 1.75 per cent from itspublished outlook.

Thus, in the Downside Scenario, the worldeconomic growth rate in 2013 will be 1.9 percent, and will rise to 2.6 per cent in 2014.

Assumptions The expected sharp recovery of total rubber in2013-2014 is due to the build-up of pent-updemand from two sources: the stagnantgrowth of 2012 and remnant from the sharpfall in consumption during 2008-2009. Theaverage world total rubber consumption

growth rate was 3.7 per cent for 1961-2007,which came down to 2.3 per cent for 2008-2012. The accelerating world economicgrowth rates will support faster growth indemand for rubber.

There is flexibility within the NR supply andit is expected to remain throughout theforecast period. The rubber tree is a perennialcrop that is harvested throughout the year andits tapping intensity to some extent can bealtered in both directions. Thus, the NRmarket will remain largely balanced in theforecast period.

Production of natural rubberNR production is derived from forecasts ofsupply potential based on planting policiesand prices: high prices lead to intensivetapping of the rubber trees and vice-versa.

The world NR production is now forecastto rise by 3.6 per cent to 11.4mn tonnes in2012; this figure accounts for 2011 yearrevised data and first 10 months data onproduction.

The world NR production is forecast toincrease by 3.2 per cent to 11.8mn tonnes in2013 and by a further 5.8 per cent to 12.5million tonnes in 2014. A higher productiongrowth for 2014 is driven by a higher share ofthe 2008 planting becoming available to betapped in 2014. Asian region will continue todominate in NR production.

Biggest producersRubber production is expected to decline asthe wintering season starts in February inThailand, the world’s largest producer andexporter, slashing latex production. Output inIndonesia, the second-biggest grower, maydrop for the first time in four years in 2013 asthe country limits output and shipments incoordination with other producers.

Production may decline 8.9 per cent to2.77mn tonnes from an estimated 3.04mntonnes this year, according to a reliablesource. That would be the first fall since 2009,when output dropped 11 per cent to 2.44mntonnes.

Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia,representing 67 per cent of global supply,agreed in August to combat lower prices bylimiting shipments and cutting down trees,paring 450,000 tonnes.

NR will extend the rally, boosted byJapan’s stimulus measures, decliningsupplies during wintering seasons and export-cut measures. It will also draw support frombetter demand in China, the world’s largestconsumer, as the nation’s economic growth isforecast to accelerate this year.

Global rubber consumption contracted by 2012 end

The rubber tree is a perennial crop that is harvested throughout the year



Events

ILDEX MYANMAR 2012 was a successful first event in Myanmarfor VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific (VNUE AP).The event had animpressive attendance that included overseas visitors from

countries such as China, India, Germany, Singapore, Korea andThailand. The event was well attended by distributors, wholesalers,and end-users.

Its opening ceremony included welcoming speeches from therepresentatives of the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries of Myanmar,Myanmar Fisheries and Livestock Federation, Union of MyanmarFederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

According to the event organisers, the economic development ofthe livestock and fishery sector is expected to experience rapid growthover the few years in line with a fresh wave of economic reforms inthe rapidly changing country and the government’s aspired goal totriple its per capita GDP in five years.

Against this backdrop, the event provided a platform for thelivestock and fisheries industries in that country and was wellsupported by the local livestock and fisheries federations.

Commenting on the launch of ILDEX Myanmar 2012, GeneralManager, VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific, Ladda Mongkolchaivivat said,“ILDEX, the international livestock, dairy, meat processing, andaquaculture exhibition, has gained an international reputation as ashow that brings the international expertise to satisfy local needs.ILDEX has its presence in several agricultural-booming countries inAsia including Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and India. We always

look for new business opportunities and the emerging of Myanmar is aperfect fit for our business strategies to bring in international expertiseto satisfy this growing country.”

The launch edition of ILDEX Myanmar 2012 featured some of thelatest livestock and fishery technology, a series of technologypresentation and seminars, a business matching session that providedlearning and networking opportunity to targeted participants fromMyanmar’s livestock and fishery industry.

Many companies are now expressing an interest in exhibiting atthe next ILDEX Myanmar which will be held on 12 to 14 September2013 at Tatmadaw Exhibition Hall, Yangon, Myanmar.nn

Nearly 40 exhibitors participated in ILDEX

Impressive attendance makesIldex Myanmar a success Visitors from countries such as China, India,Germany, Singapore, Korea and Thailandmake an impact at event

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presentation this year. Over 400

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participate in Indo Livestock 2013

Expo & Forum.

THE HIGH INTERNATIONALITY, the comprehensive range on offer and the presentations of theexhibitors aroused the enthusiasm of the around 60,000 trade visitors to the 31st IPM ESSEN in 2013 thatwas held recently. The world's premier fair in the green sector was marked by high satisfaction amongstthe exhibitors and the visitors as well as by substantially increased ordering activities.

At the fair, over 35 per cent of the visitors placed ordersdirectly with the 1,537 exhibitors from 46 countries. Thus, theordering activities have risen by 16 per cent in comparisonwith the previous year. That was also reflected by the goodrating of the economic situation: 88.4 per cent of the peoplesurveyed see the economic prospects of their sector aspositive, a slight rise compared with last year.

"That emphasises the significance of IPM ESSEN as thenumber one. The worldwide range available in the greensector and the international demand encounter each otherhere," according to Frank Thorwirth, chairman and CEO ofMesse Essen, and Egon Galinnis, managing director ofMesse Essen.

Jürgen Mertz, president of Zentralverband Gartenbau (Central Horticultural Association), the sponsorof IPM ESSEN added, “I am enthusiastic about the frankness of the exhibitors, the partners and the tradevisitors in the dialogue with each other. The outstanding success of IPM 2013 is marked by theinternational spirit. Here once again, important networks were strengthened and impressive technical andproduct innovations were introduced. I am already looking forward to next year!”

According to the organisers 92 per cent of the visitors and of the exhibitors thus already stated that theywill be involved in IPM ESSEN 2014 which will take place at Messe Essen from January 28 - 31, 2014.

THE 2012 NATIONAL fisheries work meeting was held in Beijingrecently and reviewed national fisheries work of 2012 and outlinedthe key work of 2013. In his speech, Chinese vice minister of agriculture Niu Dun pointedout that in 2012, according to the general principles of ‘seekingsteady progress’, fisheries authorities thoroughly implementeddecisions of CPC Central Committee and the State Council,overcame all kinds of difficulties and challenges, and went all out forthe rural economic development. He added that in 2012, it was estimated that the overall nationaloutput of aquatic products reached 59.06mn tonnes, up 5.4 per centover last year. Aquaculture will yield 43.05mn tonnes, up 7 per cent.Domestic fishing will provide 14.83 mn tonnes, almost the same as2011. Pelagic fishing will bring in 1.18 mn tonnes, up 2.8 pe rcentyear on year. From January to October, the total amount of importand export of aquatic products is 6.4694mn tonnes with a total sumof US$21.644bnThe meeting outlined the key work of fisheries in 2013 whichincludes full implementation of related policies, actively developfishery production, and ensure ample supply of aquatic products andcontinued increase of fishermen’s income; pay close attention tosafety supervision on fisheries, and further improve safety level offisheries; strengthen conservation of fishery resources andecosystem; reinforce fishery law enforcement. The meet alsofocused on the need to protect fishermen and maintain productionorder and promote scientific innovation.Over 130 participants attended the meeting, representing provincialfishery authorities, fishery bureaus of different sea areas, fisherycolleges, universities and research institutes, and Beijing-basedfishery public institutions under ministry of agriculture.

IAI SWINE AND Pork Expo, seventh in the series of events, wasorganised recently in New Delhi, India.

The event, organised by Pixie Consulting Solutions, brought focusto the rapidly growing Indian piggeries (or hog lots) farming, porkprocessing, swine and pork industry over the course three days.

The pig population of the country is 12.79mn as per the 1992livestock census and during 2001-02 the production of pork and porkproducts were estimated to be 612,550 mt with 3.03 per cent growthrate in last decade, a statement from the organisers said.

IAI Swine and Pork Expo encompasses the complete swine to porkindustry and showcased latest innovations and cutting edgetechnologies across each segment.

It is a global platform that connects the world to the Indian swineand pork industry, a sector growing at an encouraging rate of 7-8 percent annually in India, the statement added. The show focuses on thefarm to fork strategy for each segment.

The expo provides visitors and exhibitors a chance to stay up-to-date with the trends in the industry and is an ideal meeting ground forleading industry suppliers. The events was an opportunity for industryleaders to network, visit hundreds of potential suppliers, compareproducts and services from new and existing suppliers, solve specificbusiness issues and source real solutions.

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INAGRITEC 2013 is ready to be an exclusivegathering and marketing place to feature thelatest agriculture and forestry vehicle, machinery,equipment and technology.

“It really is extraordinary how dynamically theagriculture equipment has grown. It is idealplatform for agricultural machinerymanufacturers to launch or introduce newmachinery and equipment,” the organisers of theevent PT Global Expo Management said in astatement.

INAGRITECH 2013 will be taking place from26 - 29 March 2013 at the Jakarta InternationalExpo (JIExpo) Kemayoran.

The exhibition is a marketplace for meetingprofessionals working in the agriculture andagro-industrial business chain including palm oiland forestry chain. The visitor will see the latestagriculture technology and machinery for helpingthe efficiency of agricultural crop with highproductivity targets.

The events bring the professional buyer andagro vendors under one roof and will help

vendors to expand their business and networkwith leaders from the agro-industry in Indonesia.

The event will be co-locating with IIBT 2013(The Indonesia International Bus, Truck andCommercial Vehicle Exhibition) and HeavyEquipment Indonesia 2013. The event, heldover an area of 20,000 sqm, will serve as aone-stop shop for exhibiting heavy duty vehicle,truck and supporting industries vendors inagriculture supply chain and expects to draw25,000 trade and professional visitors.

“The resounding success of IIBT, HeavyEquipment Indonesia and INAPA, attracted 821exhibiting companies from 21 countries, eightinternational groups, 37,100 trade attendeesfrom over 37 countries and occupied total area

33,000 sqm gross, has further proved the eventas Indonesia's most important bus, truck andheavy equipment show. “The event reflects thedemands of visitors to require vehicle, machineryand equipment for agriculture industry inprevious shows. So, we wanted to presentINAGRITECH 2013 in co-location with IIBT2013 and Heavy Equipment Indonesia 2013,”the organisers added.

INAGRITECH is an annually-heldinternational trade exhibition for automotivesupporting industry in Indonesia. The event’sobjective is to serve as an annual gathering andmarket place for international manufacturers andsuppliers to showcase their latest green building,eco-friendly products and technology, greenenergy, green transportation, green ICT, greenmanufacturing, water and waste managementand methods.

The event is being supported by the Ministryof Industry, the Republic of Indonesia andMinistry of Energy and Mineral, ResourcesRepublic of Indonesia

AS THE STAGE is being readied for VIV Asia 2013, the co-events thatare held along with the event are also gearing up for welcominginquisitive visitors, decision makers and industry experts.

The CropTech-FeedTech Asia 2013 has been allotted a largerspace this year at VIV Asia to accommodate more global marketleaders who have confirmed their participation.

The event will take place on 13 and 14 March 2013, at BITEC,Bangkok, during VIV Asia 2013. It will offer important information forfeed professionals.

The event will focus on milling, processing, storage and handling ofraw materials for the feed, food and fuel sectors.

It will also showcase the primary processing phases of crops andwill introduce visitors to leading players in the market.

All suppliers at VIV Asia who work in sectors dealing withequipment for milling, processing, storage, treatment and handling willparticipate at the Feedtech-Croptech Asia Pavilion. Speakers at the

show will address issues in poultry and pig feed in Bangkok.The event is considered as a dedicated exhibition for the Asia-

Pacific feed milling industries. Other attractions at VIV Asia 2013 include a brand new theme

MeatTech Asia 2013 which aims to present international supplierstechnologies in slaughter and process of pig and poultry meat.

A VIV Asia will also see VIV Animal Health Summit Asia to be heldon 14 March 2013. It will be a VIV Asia 2013 and VIV Europe 2014special feature only. The summit will focus on the relevance of reducingthe use of antibiotics in livestock husbandry.

Aquatic Asia 2013 will also be held at the VIV Asia 2013 venue. Itwill focus on Asia Pacific Aquaculture business, research anddevelopment, production and marketing of fish and shrimps.

Amongst prominent brands that will be present at the VIV Asia 2013venue are innovative feed solutions providers Optivite and Kiotechagil,which can be contacted on Stand H056 in Hall 106.

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CHINA INTERNATIONAL SEEDIndustry Exhibition (ISE 2013) ispoised to offer a highly flexibleenvironment to help realise themarketing plans such aspromoting sales opportunity,bringing out new products,creating brand image andselecting new agency.

The exhibition aims toprovide a dynamic environmentfor your marketing activitiesthrough booth show, seminar, competition,appraisal activities and exhibition websiteand so on.

ISE 2013 is a three-day event that will beheld at the China National ConventionCenter (CNCC) from 11-13 March 2013.

This international expo will help in thedevelopment and advancement of the sectorand also contribute significantly in expandingthe economy of the sector. The expo will alsodisseminate necessary information andknowledge about the sector for its properdevelopment.

ISE 2013 is one of the most importantagricultural exhibitions of China, theorganisers said in a statement.

The show will display a large number ofproducts and services related with theindustry. The exhibitors of the show will getan opportunity to establish goodrelationships with the attendees andprofessionals who will be visiting the show.

The attendees and exhibitor can interactand communicate with each other so as toget up-to-date information about the market.

The seed expo will exhibit products and

services that will includefarmland seed, corn seed, oilplants seed, bean seed,vegetable seed, flower seed,pasture seed, seedling, newproduct and new technology,seed manufacturing, storage,processing equipment, seedtesting equipment and seedpackaging material.

The event will also focus onspecial medicament for seed

processing, seed coatings, plant growthhormones, seedling trays, turves, seedlingquality and special fertiliser, anti-fraudtechnique technology for seed, seed packingand printing technology and relevant booksand material, seed type transferring, auctionand publicising of large scale enterprises,financial services, communications foragriculture, satellite navigation andinformation management.

The event will reaffirm Beijing’s positionas the centre for seed industry technologyinnovation.

ASIA DAIRY NETWORK was formally launched recently at a dairysymposium organised by the Animal Production and HealthCommission for Asia and the Pacific (APHCA) and FAO RegionalOffice for Asia and the Pacific (FAO RAP), in partnership withAusAID, Nestle and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang MaiUniversity. The symposium was held along the sidelines of the15th AAAP Animal Sciences Congress held at ThammasatUniversity in Bangkok.Past few decades have seen rapid growth in production andconsumption of dairy products in Asia and the Pacific region.Aggregate consumption gains in dairy products in Asia over the pastdecade have exceeded twice the annual global average andprojections are that the strongest gains in dairy production andconsumption over the coming decade will take place in Asia. To besure, however, there is wide variety in production and consumptionpatterns within the region. While South Asia has a much longertradition of milk production and dairying in South Asia has been andcontinues to be an important livelihood support activity, recentgrowth in milk production and consumption in East and South EastAsia, led by private sector investment in processing and distribution,has significantly altered the dairy landscape of Asia. Over 80 per cent of milk in Asia is produced by smallholders. Thereare also millions of mainly small-scale traders making a living fromthe dairy value chain. FAO estimates that for every 100 litres of milkproduced locally, up to five off-farm jobs are created in relatedindustries like collecting, processing and distribution. The Asia Dairy Network hopes to support dairy development in Asiaby accelerating information exchange, sharing of experiences,collaboration in technology application and development programs,capacity building, and monitoring and assessment of progress andimpacts through regular meetings.

THE INDIA INTERNATIONAL Dairy Expo (IIDE), which will showcasethe dairy machinery and feed ingredients, will be held from 14 to 16March 2013 in Mumbai, India.

The specialiseddairy expo alsopromises a platformfor dairy veterinarymedicines, biologicalrequirements ofanimals, IT servicesand financial services,which aim to give aboost to dairyproducts and services.

The exhibition,organised by theIndian DairyAssociation (WestZone) and Koelnmesse YA Tradefair, will enable industry players toshowcase their products and services. It will also offer an opportunityto people to interact with the decision makers of the dairy industry.

The exhibition has been organised for the past 40 years and isconsidered as an event to look forward to for the industry.

Special attractions at IIDE 2013 will have an entire gamut of dairyindustry from dairy farming to milk products. It will be organisedconcurrent to 41st Dairy Industry Conference, an annual eventorganised by the Indian Dairy Association with around 2,000delegates.

IIDE 2013 will be an ideal platform for international companies toexplore opportunities in the fast-growing Indian dairy market.

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THERE ARE MANY facets to egg quality governed by a range offactors and which fall within best practice layer management andegg processing during and after collection. Quality of egg contents

(yolk and albumen), as the part of the egg consumed, is clearly criticalbut so is eggshell quality. This determines shell strength and integritywhich in turn affects the incidence of mechanical damage and entry ofmicrobial pathogens which can put consumers’ health at risk and ruinthe reputation of the producer.

Structure and compositionBefore any discussion on factors affecting eggshell quality it is importantto understand the structure and chemical composition of the egg shell.The egg shell surrounding and enclosing an egg is almost entirelycalcium carbonate (94 to 97 per cent). The remaining three to sixpercent is made up of organic chemicals and egg shell pigment. Theeggshell is actually highly porous with a hen’s egg containing up to8,000 microscopic pores.

The eggshell is completely covered by a coating of mucous called thecuticle or bloom deposited on the outer surface of the egg just before thepoint of lay. Cuticle which is protein in nature helps protect the eggcontent from ingress of bacteria through the shell. Eggshell quality isgoverned and determined by a wide range of factors including thestructure, colour and shape of the shell in its entirety. Hen’s eggs comein a wide range of shell colours - white, tinted, speckled, uniformly-brown and even some with a blue hue depending on the breed.

Eggshell qualityMany factors affect the general functional quality of the egg shell andmost of these will have been determined and set before the egg is laid.

Preservation of eggshellquality pre and post layBiological contamination of egg contents bymicrobes is affected by the capacity of theeggshell to prevent or inhibit entry, invasionand infection, by bacteria, fungi and viruses

Quality of egg contents as the partof the egg consumed, is clearlycritical but so is eggshell quality

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Eggshell thickness is governed and eventuallydetermined by the length of time the egg spends in theshell gland (uterus) and the rate of calcium depositionduring eggshell formation.

Those eggs which remain in the shell gland for ashort period of time will have a correspondingly thinshell. In addition exact in the 24 hour day when the eggis laid can have an effect of shell thickness. Generallyspeaking, those eggs laid earlier in the day and withinthe light portion of the photoperiod will have thickershells. The magnitude and/ rate of calcium depositioncan also affect the eggshell thickness with markeddifferences between various breeds of laying henbecause some breeds can deposit calcium at a fasterrate than others.

An additional key factor which affects eggshellthickness and therefore its functional quality is relativeage of the laying hen. With increasing age of henscomes a general decline in eggshell thickness. Otherfactors such as the formation of abnormal ridges,calcium deposits or body checks (ridges) will beimportant considerations in determining the overallquality of the eggshell.

The overall aesthetic quality of eggshell and egg is determined by aseries of factors which the consumer can actually see and passjudgement on. These will include the overall soundness of the shell andwhether cracks and depression breaks are visible, cleanness of the shelland its shape and colour. These in turn can be affected by the treatmentafforded to eggs during and after collection. For instance, temperature ofthe water used in any egg washing procedure will affect the incidence of'thermal' cracks. Moisture condensation on the shell, the temperature atwhich eggs are refrigerated and the mechanical handling of the egg allhave an affect the aesthetic quality of the eggshell and egg, eitherpositively or negatively.

Biological contamination Biological contamination of egg contents (yolk and albumen) bymicrobes is hugely affected by the capacity of the eggshell to prevent orinhibit entry, invasion and infection, mainly by bacteria but also fungiand viruses, via the many microscopic pores that perforate the eggshell.Provided the cuticle or bloom deposited by the hen on the shell issufficient in quality and coverage it will act as effective additional barrierto ingression by microbes.

Egg washing makes eggs look nice and clean for the consumer butalso removes most if not all of the cuticle or bloom from the surface ofthe eggshell. Egg washing clearly makes for the easier entry of microbesby destroying the integrity of the cuticle or bloom but the pair of innershell membranes will play a significant role in preventing the entry ofbacteria into washed eggs.

Many management factors combine to ensure conservation ofeggshell quality. Providing the poultry farmer manages his/her flock inthe correct and proper manner, through provision of the right nutritionand house conditions, then high egg shell quality should comeautomatically.

Management tips Useful tips to assure production of eggs having consistently goodeggshell quality include house conditions free of stress and to strictlyavoid scaring laying birds. This will ensure that the egg spends therequired amount of time in the shell gland to provide adequate shellthickness, strength and integrity.

Research and experience shows adoption and use of an 'ahemeral'lighting programme (cyclical with a period not equal to 24 hours) ishighly effective in making sure that hens retain their eggs for a longertime in the uterus to produce the required shell thickness. Nutrition isanother key factor with properly formulated feed rations with optimalamounts and concentrations of calcium and phosphorous, generallyregarded as 3.50 to 3.75 per cent calcium and 0.45 per centphosphorus.

All other things being equal (e.g. correct photoperiod and feedrations) young layer flocks will always produce eggs with thicker andstronger shells. This means farmers should expect a higher incidence ofthinner shells and correspondingly higher shell breakage with olderflocks and those laying eggs several months after moulting.

Monitoring and managing flock health is also important in respect ofeggshell quality because diseases such as infectious bronchitis andNewcastle disease are responsible for eggshell abnormalities with respectto shape and texture.

Eggs having so called ‘body checks’ can be a particularly significantfactor in eggshell and egg quality. Such eggs will have been cracked anddamaged in the uterus during early shell formation with further shellmaterial subsequently laid over the crack. Producers can minimise thisproblem of body checks by:

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• By ensuring that caged hens are not in over-crowded conditions, because it is continualcontact of hens with each other and the sides ofthe cage which leads to a high incidence of the‘body check’ damage.

• Avoid hanging onto flocks for too long becauseolder birds produce a higher incidence of eggswith ‘body check’.

• Install and use a lighting programme that is nolonger than the longest natural light in openhouses.

Management procedures that will ensure a highoverall aesthetic egg quality include:• Frequent egg collection which helps to prevent the

build-up and accumulation of dirt soil and stainson the eggshell.

• Ensure temperature of the egg washing water is11°C (20°F) higher than the temperature of eggcontents, as this will assist in preventing thermalcracks. In poultry parlance these are often called'blind checks'. Modern in-line commercial egg collection has gone a long way to

reduce the incidence of checked and cracked eggs, but producers shouldstill be aware that deficiencies in their egg collection system can beresponsible for high and costly levels of shell damage.

Keeping eggs free from microbiological contamination is perhaps themost critically important aspect of egg quality, and certainly in relation to

consumer health and protection and the reputation of the egg producer.Best practice in egg washing and egg handling must be followed with useof an appropriate and proper sanitising agent to maintain high standardsof shell cleanness and eggs free from bacterial contamination. nn

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THE CHANGING OF seasons may result in seasonal Vitamin Ddeficiency in sows, according to research, which shows thatsupplementation of the “sunshine vitamin” becomes especiallyimportant in sow performance as the hours of natural sunlight dwindleinto winter. According to Dennis Short, Ph.D., swine nutritionist for Purina AnimalNutrition LLC, Vitamin D is one of the essential vitamins in sow rationsyear-round. Though the typical requirement for this micronutrient isonly 0.004 pound of a vitamin D 500,000 International Units (IU) pergram premix per tonne of swine finishing feed, adequate levels are.“From October through February, we don’t see as much Vitamin Davailable to the sow because of reduced photochemical conversionfrom the sun,” said Short. In addition, UVB (ultraviolet B, whichconverts 7-dehydrocholesterol in the animal’s skin to Vitamin D3) doesnot readily pass through glass for sows housed indoors even ifwindows are present. As a result, sows are more prone to Vitamin Ddeficiencies in the winter months. Without proper levels of Vitamin D,sows can experience osteomalacia, higher levels of lameness,decreased feed intake, reduced nutrient absorption and producelower quality colostrum. Pigs raised by Vitamin D-deficient sows may have more significantlevels of lameness and locomotive disorders and a greater potentialfor hypocalcemia, rickets and mortality. When it comes to locomotionissues, Short said he has seen numbers increase steadily within theindustry. The Iowa State University’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory saw 10cases of metabolic bone disease in 2003. The number grew to 40 in2011. Mineral deficiencies may be a contributing factor to increasedlevels of sow lameness.

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THE NEW INFORMATION exchange anddevelopment board, Asia Dairy Network, hasoutlined its methods to sustain dairy sectorprogression after aggregate Asianconsumption gains over the last ten yearshave exceeded twice the global average.

The Network, formally launched onNovember 29 2012, has acknowledged thedifficulties that face future Asian milk, withsupply chain issues, improving producerbargaining power, private sector investmentand sustainable production named aschallenging areas.

Asia Dairy Network aims to promote theindustry, facilitate in the sharing of knowledgeand experiences and monitor the effects ofpolicy changes and farming through regularmeetings to ensure growth is sustained.

Currently smallholders account for over 80per cent of milk produced in Asia. Small scaletraders making a living from the dairy valuechain has also been reported to be in themillions. The FAO (Food and AgricultureOrganisation) has estimated that every 100litres of milk produced locally, up to five jobsare created in collection, processing and

distribution roles which indicates the potentialeconomic and social impact of furtherprogression in the sector.

A strong tradition of dairy farming exists insouth Asia but further east the area has seenrecent growth after considerable privatesector investment has developed processingand distribution facilities.

With increasing complexity of dairyproduction and distribution, constantlychanging consumption demands, deepeningregional and global integration, diverse

expectations from the sector and growingpublic health and environmental concerns, theregion faces many challenges in dairydevelopment. Some of these include • Improving productivity along the cow-to-

consumer dairy food chain and at farmlevel

• Enhancing returns from milk production byimproving access to input services andenhancing raw milk quality

• Improving the organisation of smallholdermilk producers to improve their bargainingpower and reduce risks

• Encouraging private sector investment indairying along the post-harvest valuechainThe region also has a rich diversity of

experiences to address these challenges. TheAsia Dairy Network hopes to capitalise on thisknowledge in support of smallholder dairydevelopment in Asia by acceleratinginformation exchange, sharing ofexperiences, collaboration in technology anddevelopment programmes, capacity building,and monitoring and assessment of progressand impacts through regular meetings.

JAPANESE FOOD CONGLOMERATE, Itochu Corp. announcedthat it has acquired a 33.4 per cent stake in HyLife Group, one ofCanada’s leading pork producers.HyLife is an integrated hog producer and has a production systemfrom genetics, live production, feed mill to pork processing,primarily in Manitoba. HyLife supplies pork to markets around the world and alsosupplies value-added specialty pork to the Japanese marketmeeting customer requirement by differentiated feeding.The company said that based on customer needs, the companiesorganically link the processes from the development of foodresources, the supply of raw materials, production and processingand intermediate distribution through to retailing, advance anddevelop the global Strategic Integrated System (SIS) strategy. SISpromotes efficient production, distribution and marketing, andimproves the management functions for food safety and security.The deal, Itochu said in a release, is based on the understandingthat HyLife's expansion strategy ‘most prioritises markets ofJapan and Asia’ where the two companies could mutually helpeach other.HyLife is looking to expand its pork products in Japan and Asiathrough Itochu’s marketing network with a focus on China whereconsumption continues to grow. In the Chinese market, Itochu willexpand the business with Longda Foodstuff Group, a partner ofItochu, through technical exchanges in the field of pig production.Itochu said it also expects the HyLife deal to help expand itsbusiness with China's Longda Foodstuff Group, a “significantpartner" of Itochu's, by way of "technical exchanges in the field ofpig production."

THE YEAR 2012 has registered a 1.9 per cent increase in world porkproduction which touched 110.8mn tonnes, according to a report bythe Union of Producers and Employers of Meat Industry.

Roughly 7.4mn tonnes of pork has been introduced onto the globalmarket, three per cent more than in 2011. This increase was causedby the improvementachieved in diseasecontrol amonganimals in Asia andincreased slaughter inmany developedcountries, accordingto the report. Thereduction of pigpopulation in US mayresult in increasedlevels of pig slaughterand growing porkproduction globally.

About 90 per cent of the 2012 increase in pork production is likelyto occur mostly in developing countries, particularly in Asia: SouthKorea, Japan and Vietnam. China's 2.5 per cent increase is owed togovernment support. A stagnant consumption trend in countriestraditionally exporting pork, such as Canada, the US and EU memberstates, will result in a growing meat supply, which, given the strongdemand throughout the world, will contribute to increased trade in thistype of meat, said the report. Most of pork imported in 2012 was inChina, Russia, Ukraine and Mexico. There was a decrease of importto Argentina, Korea and the Philippines.

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Japan’s Itochu buys 33.4 per cent stakein pork producer HyLife

Global pork production increased 1.9 per cent in 2012



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A NEW PROJECT is exploring means of turning fish

waste into value-added products such as

neutraceuticals while attempting to make fisheries a

greener industry in developing countries.

Only about 50 per cent of every fish sold as fillet

is actually eaten. Often, fish heads, viscera, skin and

bones are discarded. In this context, the SECUREFISH

project, funded by the EU, aims at reducing the post-

harvest waste in the fisheries sector while improving

the overall environmental friendliness of fish

processing in developing countries.

“We use the waste products that include fish skin

and bones and process the proteins through

hydrolysis into bioactive peptides,” explained project

co-ordinator Nazlin Howell, Professor of Food

Biochemistry, University of Surrey, Guilford, UK.

Scientists have discovered that some of the

bioactive peptides isolated from fish waste exhibit an

activity akin to that of a class of blood pressure

lowering drugs called ACE inhibitors. Others also

exhibit antioxidant properties and might reduce

reactive oxygen species in cells. Such activity could

have implications for cardiovascular disease and

cancer prevention. Howell tells youris.com “[these]

could be put into [food] products such as yoghurt and

milk drinks” due to their potential health benefits.

Some experts welcome the idea of turning these

peptides into neutraceuticals. “The exploitation of

bioactive peptides in waste materials is very new and

a very good idea because otherwise they are just

discarded,” said Elizabeth Lund, an independent

consultant specialised in nutrition and

gastrointestinal health previously a scientist at the

UK Institute of Food Research, in Norwich.

The project goal is to test the entire process of

converting these bioactive peptides to high-value

products directly in developing countries.

The next step, will involve field trials

incorporating progress made by other project

partners to make fisheries a greener activity.

Howell explained, “We will bring together the

(fish conservation) processing tools, the total quality

management tool [to assess environmental, health

and safety aspects] and the newly developed

functional proteins and peptides and use them to

make new (food) products in the developing

countries.”

In particular, case studies will be implemented in

Africa – including Kenya, Namibia, Ghana – and Asia,

namely India and Malaysia, as well as Argentina.

“If this is aimed at developing counties then any

inexpensive protein source would be welcome and

production might well be fairly straightforward,"

Lund remarks.

However, she warns, “If the science is aimed at

producing peptides with specific biological

properties then these are likely to be much more

expensive to produce and certainly require more

research.”

Trials designed to demonstrate the peptide’s

health effect would then be required.

“We would like to take the application of

peptides further to make them available to

consumers,” said Howell. Despite its potential health

applications, this approach may not entirely meet

the project’s environmental objective.

THE INTERNATIONAL FEED Industry Federation (IFIF) and the EUAssociation of Specialty Feed Ingredients and their Mixtures(FEFANA), have announced the launch of a Scientific Council ofexperts who will serve as the advisory body of the IFIF/FEFANASpecialty Feed IngredientsSustainability Project(SFIS).The Scientific Councilincludes experts on ISOLCA methodology andanimal nutrition/feed fromAsia-Pacific, NorthAmerica, Europe andSouth America. The SFIS project isdesigned to measure andestablish the role ofspecialty feed on the environmental impact of livestock productionand the Scientific Council will provide expert advice on the projectduring the course of the work in order to ensure scientifically robustinputs in the analysis and prepare the ground for a future peerreviewed publication of the project output once it is completed. Professor Dr Matthias Finkbeiner, Chair of Sustainable Engineering atthe Technical University Berlin and Chairman of the SFIS ScientificCouncil, welcomes the “involvement of globally renowned experts insuch an important project, which aims to contribute to global activitiesin the area of the environmental effect of livestock production.” Prof.Finkbeiner added “the Members of the Council would provide expertreview for results of the projects, which will be shared withinternational stakeholders and with feed chain operators.

Project turns fish waste into value-added products

Council formed for feed project

Around 50 per cent of fish sold is eaten andoften heads and skin are discarded

The project will measure the role offeed on the environmental impact of

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FEED CONVERSION RATE is one of themore important figures a poultry producershould know about the flocks he or she

raises. Most producers are very aware of thisbusiness fact, but many people in the industryare not as knowledgeable about the importantrole the watering system has in the feedconversion process.

The feed conversion rate is the ratio of feeda bird consumed compared with the bird'sweight. For example, if it takes 8 pounds offeed (3.6 kg) to raise a 4-pound bird (1.8 kg),the feed conversion rate is 2.0. What makesthis number so important is the fact that feed isby far the biggest expense in raising a poultryflock. In most operations, about 60 per cent ofthe overhead is the cost of feed. So obviously,anything a producer can do to reduce the feedconversion rate will improve profitability.

Make sure you are not wasting feed byoperating your mechanical feeding equipmentincorrectly, and remember to cull birds thathave no chance of making it to market as earlyin the grow-out as possible. But, you also haveto take steps to ensure your birds are asefficient as possible at converting feed intobody weight.

Any condition that utilises energy in achicken for anything other than meat

production hurts the feed conversion rate.Among these conditions are illness, elevatedlevels of ammonia and temperatures too high ortoo low. Your watering system and how youmanage it can impact many of these.

Ziggity pioneered the use of enclosed, low-flow, nipple-type drinking systems in the1970s. Poultry farmers immediately saw theadvantages of this type of a system overtroughs or bells, which easily collect bacteriaand contaminants and spread diseases amongthe birds. An enclosed system not only keepsthe drinking water cleaner and prevents sharingof water, it contributes to drier conditions in thepoultry house. Clean water means that birdssuffer fewer illnesses, and dry litter contributesto the overall health of the birds.

One disease that was greatly impacted bythe drier conditions is coccidiosis. Coccidiosis, adisease affecting primarily young birds, mostlybroilers, breeder pullets and turkeys, needswarm, wet litter conditions to propagate. It iscaused by a protozoan-type parasite that livesin the intestinal tract of chickens. The parasitecan damage intestinal tissues, exposing thebirds to bacterial infections, as well asinterfering with food digestion and nutrientabsorption. The result is depressed feedconversion and weight gain.

It's important to manage the wateringsystem in your operation to promote dry litter.Wet litter results in ammonia releases.Ammonia in a poultry house at 25 ppm (barelynoticeable to the human nose) can depress birdgrowth by four to eight per cent and increasethe feed conversion rate by three to six percent.

Some producers have reasoned that if theyturn up the water pressure, supplying morewater to the birds, the birds will drink more andthat will stimulate them to eat more. That logic,however, is faulty. A bird can only drink somuch at one time and supplying any moresimply results in the water spilling onto the litter.

Producers should strive to provide the birdswith all the water they need to thrive, but notmore that will wet the litter. The key todetermining whether there is sufficient pressurein the system is to take litter readings on aregular basis.

Strive for friable litterAlso, be vigilant about detecting leakingdrinkers. If the moisture under the wateringlines appears to be increasing, decrease thepressure in the lines by 50 per cent. Then waitfor the litter to crust over dry.

Once the litter is dry, select one drinker line,

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Clean water means that birds will suffer fewer illnesses, and dry litter contributes to the overallhealth of the birds

Role of water systemin feed conversion

It's important to manage the watering systemin your operation to promote dry litter sincewet litter results in ammonia release



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preferably the one that is the most difficult tokeep dry. Adjust the column pressure 1 inch(2.5 cm) higher in the test line. Do not adjustthe other lines. Wait for about 24 hours andexamine the litter immediately under thedrinkers. If the litter is still dry, adjust thecolumn pressure in the other drinker lines upby 1 inch (2.5 cm). Repeat this process until aslight dampness develops under the test line.Repeat this process throughout the growout.

With the advent of enclosed wateringsystems came a threat to the flocks. Enclosedsystems with their inherently low waterpressure are ideal for growing biofilms —active colonies of pathogens that can infect thebirds with a variety of diseases.

Many producers find it beneficial tointroduce a sanitiser into the watering system tocombat biofilm. One of the most commonsanitisers is chlorine. However, sanitisingagents, such as chlorine, can alter the water'staste to the point where the birds will not drink.This in turn hurts meat production because thebirds will reduce the amount of feed they eat.Broilers drink approximately 1.6 to 1.8 pounds(0.7 to 0.8 kg) of water for every pound (0.45kg) of feed they consume.

Ziggity has long advocated producers follow

a regular schedule of high pressure flushing tocombat biofilm and sediment in the lines.Hydrogen peroxide based cleaners have provedvery effective at scrubbing the watering systemin preparation for the high pressure flush.

Temperatures that are too cold or too hotalso hurt the feed conversion rate. The idealtemperature range for chickens is 65 to 75degrees (18.3 to 23.8 degrees C).

If the weather is cold, many of the caloriesfrom the feed the birds consume are used tomaintain body heat rather than be converted tomeat. Some poultry farmers will combat thisby reducing their ventilation during coldweather. This, however, only promotes wetlitter and ammonia releases. You'll get a betterreturn on your money by boosting the heat andmaintaining the ventilation to rid the house ofammonia.

In warm weather, it makes sense toventilate to keep the birds cool and to removemoisture from the house. However, in highheat the birds will reduce their feed intakebecause the digestion process increases theirbody temperatures.

Some farmers find it advantageous towithhold feed during the hottest parts of theday and allow feeding only in the morning and

evening. However, the birds should haveunlimited access to water.

Watering works in tandem with ventilationto cool the poultry barn and the birds.

For instance, foggers reduce the housetemperature when humidity is low by injectingfine water particles into the warm air. As thewater vaporizes, it absorbs heat from the air.

Ventilation then pushes the water vapor andthe heat from the house. This can lower thehouse temperature by as much as 10 degrees F(5.5 degrees C). Evaporative cooling pads maybe even more effective at reducing housetemperatures. If foggers are employed, usethem intermittently. If left in continuous use,they may raise the humidity in the house toomuch and cause the litter to become wet.

Foggers and cooling pads are notparticularly effective if the humidity is high.The feed conversion rate of a flock is a keymeasure in how profitable the flock is.

It is in your best interests to do everythingyou can to keep that number as low aspossible flock after flock. So, be sure tomanage your watering system in order toachieve the best possible feed conversion. nn

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ANIMAL WELFARE INCLUDES thecombination of both physical and mentalwell-being. A properly balanced diet andwater supplied in adequate amounts avoidphysical and psychological suffering fromhunger and thirst; furthermore correctnutrition is crucial for optimal performanceand to sustain optimal fitness.

An expert meeting held in Septemberlast year in Rome reviewed the impact ofanimal nutrition on animal welfare. For bothruminant and monogastric species, theexperts identified: • Feeding options for different livestock

production systems (extensive, mixedcrop-livestock, and intensive) thatimprove animal welfare while increasingprofitability of the livestock producers andensuring safety and quality through thefood chain.

• Challenges and opportunities to enhanceanimal welfare through animal feedingapproaches.

• In addition, guidelines and policy optionspromoting sustainable animal feedingthat enhance animal welfare, animalproductivity, animal product quality andprofitability were formulated.In extensive production systems, the

major challenge identified is the supply ofadequate nutrients year-round despiteclimatic variation. In mixed-crop productionsystems the challenge is to better integratethe nutrient management of crop andanimal production enterprises within thesystem, to be relatively self-sufficient andreduce dependence on external inputs. InIntensive production systems, the highlyspecialised genotypes and diet formulationapproaches, and the large scale ofoperation, mean that the nutritional welfareof the animals is best safeguarded whenexpert nutritionists are involved in dietformulation.

Feeding to sustain high production levelscan lead to metabolic disorders inruminants, whilst breeding animals ofmonogastric species which are restrict-fedto optimise health and production maysuffer from chronic hunger.

A number of opportunities andchallenges to enhance animal welfarethrough animal feeding approaches wereidentified. In ruminant species, welfareassessment could be improved bydevelopment of better integrated and morerobust welfare measures. Preventingundesirable competitive behavior requires

appropriate group composition and facilitydesign.

Maintaining appropriate nutrient balanceinvolves avoiding excessive mobilisation ofbody reserves for high production,preventing rumen acidosis by appropriatediet formulation, and providing mineral aswell as protein supplements to remedyimbalances in extensive conditions.

Correct nutrition can reduce infectiousafflictions by enhancing cell-tissue integrityand optimising defence mechanisms of theimmune system. Toxicity issues associatedwith ingested herbage can be reduced bybetter management of grazing lands,training animals to avoid poisonous plantsand use of medicines in supplements tocounteract their negative effects. Parasitecontrol can be aided by appropriate hostnutrition, particularly adequatemetabolisable protein nutrition, and regularuse of anti-parasitic drugs. To reducemorbidity and mortality in young stock,adequate provision of colostrum at birth andadequate supply of milk replacer untilweaning age is essential to ensure properimmune protection.

In monogastric species, the greatestchallenge involves understanding anddealing with chronic hunger, which can arisefrom the absence of sufficient feed insubsistence systems, the deliberaterestriction of feed for breeding animals inintensive systems, and the possibility ofnutrient specific hungers arising fromimbalances between the diet supplied andthe metabolic needs of the animal.

There is also scope for better matchingof diets to nutritional needs throughimproved knowledge of the nutrientrequirements of animals in differentsituations, and particularly of local breeds oflivestock used in more extensive systems. Inimproved breeds, there are nutritionalopportunities to mitigate the effects ofproblems associated with geneticallyinduced fast growth and the partitioning ofnutrients to production functions.

The development of more sustainablenutritional strategies requires considerationof the use of nutritional approaches toaddress other societal goals including thesupply of food which is both safe andnutritious to humans whilst generating lowenvironmental impact from productionsystems.

Source: FAO

Promoting animal welfare through proper animal nutrition


WEEDS ARE SIMPLY green plants in the wrong place at thewrong time. They grow under and around trees competingwith root systems for water and nutrients and, in the case of

small trees and tall vigorously growing weeds, for light and space. Plantsalso grow on trees and in many agricultural tree crop situations in thewet and humid tropics, including cocoa, coffee and citrus, aresufficiently numerous and damaging to be classed as weeds. Thescientific term for such plants is epiphytes derived from the Greek words‘Epi’ meaning ‘on’ and ‘phyton’ meaning plant. Epiphytes growing ontrees are also called ‘air’ plants because they have no tangible contactwith the earth.

Range of epiphytesEpiphytic plants cover, among others, lichens, algae, bryophytes (mossesand liverworts), pteridophytes (ferns), bromeliads (pineapple-like plants),cacti and orchids. These green plants use the trees for anchorage andsupport but do not compete with them (the trees) for water andnutrients. Epiphytes obtain these essential requirements from rain waterand reservoirs of free water remaining on the trees.

However, they do harm the trees and will affect the yield and qualityof fruit (e.g. cocoa pods, coffee berries and citrus fruit), both passivelyand actively, in several other ways. For instance, thick layers of lichengrowing on the surfaces of coffee and citrus leaves can block andintercept a high proportion of light from entering the pallisade mesophylland spongy mesophyll leaf tissues, and therefore absorption of light bychlorophyll pigments (contained in chloroplasts).

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Weeds on trees andcontrolling themEpiphytes or weeds that grow on trees canaffect the yield and quality of fruit e.g. cocoapods, coffee berries and citrus fruit, bothpassively and actively

Cocoa pods are forced to sharethe canopy with big epiphytes


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Light blocking by epiphytes can be especially damaging for cocoaand coffee which are traditionally grown under shade, because theamount of light that reaches the leaves is inherently low, even without alayer of lichen over the leaf surface. Lichen isn’t a single plant but asymbiotic relationship between alga and a fungus. The alga provides thelight interception and energy production function and the fungus theattachment and anchorage, as well as absorption of water and nutrientsfrom the surface layer of water on the leaf or bark, wherever the lichenhappens to be growing.

There is an additional risk of leaf stomata being blocked, with thecorresponding inhibition of gaseous exchange (oxygen diffusing in andcarbon dioxide and water out). However, in coffee and citrus most lichenis found on the adaxial (upper) surface of the leaf, whereas stomata areconfined to the abaxial (lower) surface of the leaf. This leaf surface isdevoid of the thick waxy cuticle which overlays the adaxial (upper)surface of the leaf.

Epiphytes on leaves and barkLichen growth is most prevalent on the adaxial (upper) surface of leavessuch as coffee, citrus and avocado, which possess a natural thick waxycuticle, while lichen growth is minimal or absent on soft leaves lacking athick waxy cuticle (even when mature). It would appear the thick wax-rich cuticle provides the most suitable anchorage for the growth of lichen.

Lichen growth is prevalent on the trunks and branches virtually alltrees in wet and humid tropical climates. Trees affected include cocoa,coffee, citrus, avocado, mango, durian, mangosteen, rambhutan,breadfruit and many others.

Epiphytic plant growth is particularly prolific on cocoa with itsinherently closed canopy and accompanying shade trees which creates avery high humidity within the cocoa stand. This is required for maximumgrowth, production and longevity of Theobroma cacao trees which existnaturally as a wild under-storey in the rain forests of Central Americaand the Amazonian jungle of South America.

But high humidity and free water also provides ideal conditions forspread and development of cocoa diseases and especially Phytophthorapod rot (black pod of cocoa) caused by a number of fungus-likepathogens belonging to the genus Phytophthora. Phytophthora palmivorais universally found wherever cocoa is grown – West and Central Africa,South and South East Asia, Oceania and Latin America including theCaribbean. Phytophthora megakarya, a particularly aggressive pathogen,is prevalent in West Africa including Nigeria and Ghana.

Epiphytes encourage diseasePhytophthora pathogens (called ‘water fungi’ by early mycologists) aredependent on high humidity and surface wetness for spore production,spore dissemination and infection of pods and flower cushions, the latterborne directly on the branches of the cocoa tree. Prolific and denseepiphytic growth comprising mosses, ferns and bromeliads, encouragesand aggravates the development and spread of Phytophthora in cocoa.

This, in turn, will cause higher than normal levels of pod rot andstem canker, the latter developing from infected flower cushions. Inmany parts of the world Phytophthora pod rot is so severe that farmersare unable to harvest any pods unless trees are sprayed weekly withcopper fungicide, at least during the rainy season. Another way in whichepiphytic growth encourages and promotes disease in cocoa is bytrapping Phytophthora spores, which subsequently germinate and infectflower cushions and cocoa pods.

Stem cankers develop quickly and girdle the branch or trunk to killthe tree, which otherwise has a crop bearing life of at least fifty years.This general disease increase is due to creation of high relative humidity,but epiphytes growing on the trunk and branches of cocoa trees maycause specific damage related to flowering and the formation anddevelopment of minute young pods called ‘cherelles’.

Cherelles are prone to substantial losses from a condition known as‘cherelle wilt’. This may be purely physiological, caused directly byPhytophthora pathogens infecting flower cushions (Phytophthora cherellewilt) or a combination of both. In addition, the growth of moss may beso rapid, extensive and dense that it physically smothers the flowers andcherelles on the flower cushions.

Cauliflorous flowers Cocoa flowers grow from small cushions on the trunk or older branchesof the tree. Botanists are notorious for inventing all sorts of terms toexplain different floral phenomena. Flowers borne directly on the trunk,limbs and main branches of woody plants rather than on new growth iscalled ‘cauliflory’.

This term is derived from the Latin and literally translates into ‘stem+ flower’. The cocoa flowers are said to be ‘cauliflorous’. Cauliflory isnot particularly common amongst the trees of the world. Other tropicaltrees showing this type of flower and inflorescence bearing includejackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), breadfruit (Artocarpus attilis), andpapaya. The main advantage is allowing the pollination of flowers andthe dispersal of fruits and seeds by animals which cannot fly.

One of the few non-tropical trees showing ‘cauliflory’ is Cercissiliquastrum, commonly known as the Judas tree, a small, deciduous

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Epiphytes encourage disease. This mosscovered tree has a completely rotted pod(Phytophthora) to prove it

Lichen encrusted citrus leaves


and leguminous tree native to Southern Europe and Western Asia andnoted for its prolific display of deep pink flowers in spring. A relatedspecies with closely matching pink cauliflorous flowers and native toeastern North America is the eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis). In thewestern United States including California, Arizona and Utah it isreplaced by the western redbud (C. occidentalis).

More general damage to tree crops from long term heavy epiphyticgrowth is branch breakage caused by the extra ‘loading’ on the tree. Thisis especially common in citrus, whether orange, grapefruit, lime,mandarin or other species and cultivars.

Copper fungicide Heavy epiphytic growth on tropical tree crops requires control buteconomics of production and especially cocoa means that application ofchemicals dedicated to the control of epiphytes are not economicallyworthwhile, especially for smallholders.

Copper fungicides, the most widely and intensively deployedprotectant fungicides and used to routinely control fungal and fungus-like(Phytophthora) diseases are also active against these epiphytes on trees.The divalent copper ion (Cu2+), the active principle of fixed copperfungicides including cuprous oxide, cupric hydroxide and copperoxychloride, has an exceptionally broad spectrum of activity coveringlichen, algae, mosses, liverworts, ferns and other epiphytes.

Of all the fixed copper fungicides, cuprous oxide contains the highestproportion of active copper in the molecule and is therefore the mostactive on a gram for gram basis. Cuprous oxide is routinely sprayed oncocoa to control Phytophthora pod rot and stem canker, to coffee forcontrol leaf rust (Hemileia vastatrix) and coffee berry disease

(Colletotrichum coffeanum), on citrus to control anthracnose(Colletotrichum spp), greasy spot (Mycosphaerella citri), sour orangescab (Elsinoe fawcetti) and melanose (Diaporthe citri), and foranthracnose (Colletotrichum gloeosporioides) of mango and avocado.Routine sprays of cuprous oxide to control these diseases on theirrespective host tree crop will additionally keep trees (leaves and bark)free from epiphytic growth. nn

By Dr Terry Mabbett

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Cocoa canopy draped withepiphytic moss growth


THE GREEN REVOLUTION has stagnated for key food crops in manyregions of the world, according to a study published in NatureCommunications by scientists with the University of Minnesota's Instituteon the Environment and McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

Led by IonE research fellow Deepak Ray, the study team developedgeographically detailed maps of annual crop harvested areas and yields ofmaize (corn), rice, wheat and soybeans from 1961 to 2008. It found thatalthough virtually all regions showed a yield increase sometime during thatperiod, in 24 to 39 per cent of the harvested areas (depending on the crop)yield plateaued or outright declined in recent years. Among the top crop-producing nations, vast areas of two of the most populous – China andIndia – are witnessing especially concerning stagnation or decline in yield.

"This study clearly delineates areas where yields for important foodcrops are stagnating, declining, or never improved, as well areas whereyields are still rapidly improving," Ray said.

"As a result, it both sounds the alert for where we must shift our courseif we are to feed a growing population in the decades to come, and pointsto positive examples to emulate."

Interestingly, the researchers found that yields of wheat and rice – twocrops that are largely used as food crops, and which supply roughly halfof the world's dietary calories – are declining across a higher percentageof cropland than those of corn and soybean, which are used largely toproduce meat or biofuels.

"This finding is particularly troubling because it suggests that we havepreferentially focused our crop improvement efforts on feeding animalsand cars, as we have largely ignored investments in wheat and rice, crops

that feed people and are the basis of food security in much of the world,"said study co-author and IonE director Jonathan Foley, professor andMcKnight Presidential Chair in the College of Biological Sciences. "Howcan we meet the growing needs of feeding people in the future if one-thirdof our cropland areas, in our most important crops, are not improving inyield any more?"

The paper suggests two actions based on its findings. First, itrecommends working to maintain the positive trajectory for the 61 to 76per cent of croplands where yield is still climbing. Second, it encouragescrop-producing regions around the world to look at their yield trends andthose of others to identify what's working and what might be improved.

"Previous research suggests that many factors work together to limityield growth, from cultivation practices to pests to a need for improvedseeds," Ray said. "What this paper does is provide concrete, detailedinformation policy makers can use to identify regions where yield growthhas stagnated or reversed, figure out what limiting factors are at play, thenwork to turn that trend around."

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VERSATILE AND RESPONSIVE tomanagement, corn is grown throughout theworld for everything from food to animal feed tofuel. A new use for corn could soon join that list,as researchers in China investigate the crop'sability to induce "suicidal germination" in adevastating parasitic weed.Known commonly as sunflower broomrape, theweed causes extensive damage to vegetable androw crops in Asia, Africa, and southern EasternEurope. Lacking chlorophyll, it is a parasite andcompletely dependent on a host plant for waterand nutrients. An infestation of broomrape insunflower fields can reduce yields by 50 per cent.Sunflower is one of the main oil crops in China,and in one county, over 64 per cent of a sunflowerfield covering more than 24,000 acres is currentlyinfested.Several strategies have been tested to stop thedamage caused by broomrape, includingchemical and cultural methods. Previous studieshave shown the utility of using trap crops, whichinduce germination of the unwanted seed but donot allow for development and survival of theparasite thus causing ‘suicidal germination’.However, no single method of controllingbroomrape has yet been shown to be effectiveand feasible for small farms.In a study published in Crop Science, YongqingMa and a research team from Northwest A & F

University in China attempted to controlbroomrape infestation by using corn as a trapcrop. Corn was a favorable option since bothsunflower and corn can be grown in the sameareas of China. While corn cannot be parasitisedby broomrape, the scientists found that a hybridline of corn and its parental lines inducedsignificant germination of broomrape seeds. Theysuggest that corn lines could be producedspecifically to be used as a trap crop, thuscontrolling broomrape infestations and producinga forage crop for livestock feed.To study the effect of several corn varieties onbroomrape germination, the researchers tested

both hybrid and inbred lines. They found thatone hybrid and its parental lines consistentlyinduced the highest germination rates. Whilenone of the corn varieties tested was bred tobe a trap crop for broomrape, by analyzingthese successful lines, it may be possible toproduce even more efficient varieties, theresearchers say. The research team sampled the corn in multipleways looking at the effects of root extracts,shoot extracts, and soil samples from aroundthe roots. Root extracts generally caused moregermination than the shoot extracts.Researchers think that this is because thechemical most likely responsible for causinggermination, strigolactone, is made in the rootsof the corn plant.Using the results of their study, the scientistsbelieve that a breeding programme could bedeveloped to make corn varieties that are evenbetter at inducing suicidal germination inbroomrape. It would also be possible todetermine how the chemical that inducesgermination is made by studying these cornvarieties.Finally, the authors note that the benefit of usingcorn as a trap crop extends beyond its effectson broomrape. If corn is successful, it can beharvested for livestock feed and other uses thusoptimising the effort and cost to plant it.

Sunflower broomrape causes extensive damage to vegetable and row crops in Asia

Key global crops in decline

Corn could help farmers fight devastating weed

Researchers found that yields ofwheat are declining across ahigher percentage of cropland


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AS AN AGRICULTURAL country, irrigation in the Philippines is ofdire importance. More than one third of the country’s nearly 90million inhabitants depend on farming and fishing for a living and

irrigation is a great necessity for many Filipinos who has regardedagriculture as the foundation of their lives.

Data from the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) shows that thecountry has about 10.3mn hectares of agricultural lands. Out of this,around 3.1mn hectares are considered irrigable, with up to three percentslope and primarily devoted to rice and corn. But a recent study by theWorld Bank revealed that about 6.1 million hectares as irrigable,including areas that are relatively more difficult to irrigate and up to eightpercent slope.

As of December 2009, NIA record shows that about 1.54mnhectares of the 3.1mn hectares have been developed for irrigation. In thelast two years, NIA, in its website, has not released any figures toconfirm if these areas or more have indeed been irrigated. But judgingfrom agriculture’s performance from 2010-2011 wherein productivitygrowth was not sustained, a perceptible factor might be the lack ofadequate irrigation systems in the countryside.

Current irrigation system According to NIA, there are three types of irrigation systems in thecountry: national irrigation systems (NIS), communal irrigation systems(CIS) and private irrigation systems (PIS). The NIS are large andmedium irrigation schemes basically operated and maintained by NIAwhere beneficiaries are charged with irrigation service fee for the servicesrendered in the delivery of water. In the 1980s, joint management ofportions of national systems with irrigators (IA) took effect.

CIS are small-scale schemes and constructed with the participation offarmer-beneficiaries through their IAs. The operation and maintenance ofCIS is turned over to IAs upon project completion subject to a costrecovery arrangement. Farmers amortise the chargeable cost for a periodnot exceeding 50 years at zero per cent interest. The repayment schemeis pre-arranged and acceptable to both NIA and the IA.

PIS are those constructed, operated and maintained by privateindividuals or groups without technical assistance by NIA or othergovernment agencies.

NIA has also three categories of irrigation development schemes andthese are: run-of-the-river diversion, storage or reservoir and pumpirrigation. The run-of-the-river diversion entails the drawing of waterunder controlled conditions directly from the flow of rivers or streams.Storage or reservoir projects involve the construction of storage dams toimpound water and released as needed to be drawn from a diversiondam downstream. Reservoir projects are usually multi-purpose to includeother functions like power generation, flood control, fishery andrecreation. In pump projects, water is lifted from underground or fromrivers and streams. Pump systems are also common in some storage ordiversion schemes to lift water to irrigate areas on higher elevation orpump groundwater to supplement available supply from the river.Environmental protection and conservation is a key consideration in the

The Philippine irrigationsystem: Running dry?Lack of adequate irrigation systems could beaffecting productivity growth in the country

Filipinos regard agriculture as thefoundation of their lives



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design of these various schemes. While the government’s efforts through NIA to irrigate all farmlands

are highly lauded, their actions are seemingly not enough in providingwater, particularly in remote communities. In a study by Jayson Cainglet,lead facilitator of the regional work in the Asia Pacific of the AgribusinessAction Initiatives, NIA’s irrigation development hardly moved and has noteven reached 50 per cent.

The Asian Development Bank – one of the country’s major sponsorsin establishing irrigation facilities – cited some factors. First is the over-optimistic system development assumption where designed service areastend to be larger than available water resources. ADB says limitedhydrological records do not allow data-based hydrological analysis onwater availability such as farmers much as want to convert lands,shortage of resources and value of existing crops have halted thedevelopment of these lands.

Second is the inadequate operation, maintenance (O&M) and limitedfarmer participation. Limited O&M result in deteriorating canals andstructures as well as silted and defective diversion works. According toADB, O&M costs are expected to be covered by irrigation service fees butcollection efficiency is very low. The institution also said most O&Mfunding is utilised for NIA personnel and little remains for O&M.

Third is deterioration of existing systems. Many of the irrigationfacilities, built after NIA has been established in 1963, are aging andhave accumulated damage through natural calamities such as that theyare not able to fulfill the expected functions. ADB says most of thesesystems now require comprehensive and systematic upgrading to bringthem to full operating status.

Another observation by Cainglet in one of his research show that forall the regions and in all the cropping seasons, the actual areas irrigatedwere much less than the reported service areas. Cainglet says this

means that the service areas of irrigation systems as calculated duringproject design and preparation stage were overestimated. He adds thatonly 68 per cent of the service areas of irrigated facilities were actuallyserved during the wet season and only 54 per cent during the dryseason. Moreover, Cainglet says the decisions on the level and nature ofpublic investments, such as construction of new NIS rather than CIS orpump irrigation or rehabilitation are, by and large, strongly influenced bydonor priorities, bureaucratic biases, budgetary constraints and politicaleconomy factors. With NIA as a government agency, Cainglet saysirrigation development tends to be biased in favor of public gravityirrigation as against pump systems using groundwater resources. Thepartiality will mean “building more large scale rather than small scalesystems and will just focus on design and construction rather thanoperation and maintenance, as has been pointed out in other studies,”observes Cainglet.

More funding Due to lesser funding by private sectors, the government has allocatedmore budget last year to fulfill its goal of providing more irrigationfacilities especially in hard-to-reach areas. In 2012, the Department ofAgriculture (DA) has allotted PHP35.9bn (US$884.45mn) to irrigate214,055 hectares of farm land benefiting some 142,767 households.This means an increase of 27 per cent from 112,349 households in2011.

When supertyphoon Pablo (international name Bopha) struckMindanao region where massive losses amounted to billions of pesos,the DA has proposed an additional budget of PHP1.67bn(US$41.14mn) to rehabilitate damaged irrigation facilities.

Aside from additional financial support, Cainglet recommendsmodifying policy options to improve the country’s irrigation system. Hesays the following may help accelerate the local irrigation facilities: a) Asubstantial increase in public sector investment is needed whether is itsCIS or NIS which will help proper and inclusive consultations to makeproper decisions; b) Developing the institutional and incentive structurewould lead to correct decisions on the level and nature of publicinvestments; c) Institutionalise reforms and other efforts to minimisebiases in the system which usually leads to misallocation or misdirectedpriorities; d) Generate reliable estimates of the potential economicbenefits of irrigable areas for various types of irrigation technologies; e)Produce updated benchmark information to provide panning andforecasting as well as develop design criteria and systems of operationsand maintenance and monitoring and evaluation; f) Improving O&M willbe more cost effective than rehabilitating aging facilities; g) Consideringthe prohibitive cost of new CIS and NIS development as studies showthat large-scale irrigation systems perform poorly than the small-scale,thus intensive studies should be considered; and h) Focus on small-scalefacilities such as shallow tube wells, low-lift pumps and village irrigationsystems as studies show that these are easier to manage, cheaper toconstruct and have shorter gestation periods.

At a time where climate change are resulting to fiercer typhoons andmore scorching dry season, all the more the need for more efficientirrigation systems to provide the much needed water in such extremeweather conditions. nn

By Gemma Delmo


NIA has three categories of irrigation development schemes which are: run-of-the-river diversion, storage or reservoir and pump irrigation

YEAR POTENTIAL SERVICE AREA (Ha) IRRIGATION IRRIGABLE AREA (Ha) DEVELOPMENT (%)1979 3.126 million 1.17 million 37%1989 3.126 million 1.46 million 46%1999 3.126 million 1.35 million 43%2009 3.126 million 1.54 million 49%


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THE UNIVERSITY OF Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

has received a five – year, US$25mn grant from the

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to improve the

photosynthetic properties of key food crops,

including rice and cassava. The project, titled ‘RIPE

– Realising Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency’,

has the potential to benefit farmers around the

world by increasing productivity of staple food

crops. Illinois research will take place at the

Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB), a state-of-the-

art facility whose large shared laboratories

accommodate multiple groups and encourage

cross-discipline interaction.

“This grant will be game changing,” said

Stephen Long, project director and Gutgsell

Endowed professor of Crop Sciences and Plant

Biology at Illinois. “This project represents a huge

effort to determine and apply the mechanisms of

photosynthesis that can contribute to the

challenge of this century: food security for all.”

Increasing photosynthetic efficiency has not

yet been addressed by conventional breeding

methods, though it has the potential to increase

yields and also increase the efficiency with which

crops use water and nitrogen.

Team members will apply recent advances in

photosynthesis research and crop bioengineering

to the RIPE project. In addition, computer

simulation models of the highly complex

photosynthetic system, combined with practical

engineering, will identify the best targets for

improving photosynthesis efficiency.

“The UN Food and Agricultural Organisation

predicts that the world will need to increase staple

crop yields 70 per cent by 2050,” said Long.

“The rapid increases that were achieved

during the Green Revolution have slowed and will

not meet this target. Photosynthesis promises a

new area, ripe for exploitation, that will provide

part of the yield jump the world needs to maintain

food security.”

The University of Illinois, a pioneer in the

impact of global change factors on crop plants, will

lead the study. The University is home to SoyFACE

(Soybean Free Air Concentration Enrichment), an

outdoor facility for growing crops under a variety of

atmospheric climatic conditions that has shown

strong evidence linking increased photosynthesis

to consistently higher crop yields over the 10 years

of its operation.

Illinois is also home to the American Recovery

and Reinvestment Act PETROSS program, which is

engineering improved photosynthesis into two key

US bioenergy crops, sugarcane and sorghum.

Don Ort, associate director of the project and

Robert Emerson professor of Plant Biology at

Illinois and USDA–Agricultural Research Service

Research Leader, stated, “Business as usual crop

development in the face of accelerating

agricultural demand and the challenges of rapid

global change will not get the job done. This

award invests in unique strengths at Illinois as well

as at our collaborating institutions and holds

exceptional promise for broad impact outcomes.”

Ort leads the IGB research theme Genomic Ecology

of Global Change.

INDIA MAY LOSE global leadership in the rice market in 2013 asshipments are likely to slide by 30 per cent to 7 million tonnesdue to weak prices and surplus grain in Thailand, according togovernment advisory body CACP.

India had emerged as the world's largest rice exporter in2012 beating its Asian counterpart Thailand with shipment ofaround 10mn tonnes. The country was at the third slot in 2011,it said.

"I feel India should not be exporting more than seven milliontonnes this year," Commission for Agriculture Costs and Prices(CACP) Chairman Ashok Gulati told the news agency PTI.

Rice shipments from the country could slowdown because ofshrinking export profit margin, he said.

"Our margins would take a hit with rise in the minimumsupport price of paddy and if global prices weaken due toaggressive exports from Thailand and Vietnam," Gulati said.

The world rice market is 35mn tonnes. Shipments fromThailand are expected to rise as the country has surplus stock of12 million tonnes of the grain, he added. On wheat, the CACPchief said India is expected to double exports to 7-8 million tonnesin 2013, as against an estimated four million tonnes last year.

"Wheat exports were 2.9mn tonnes during January-September of 2012. Expecting another 1 million tonnes export toundertake during fag end of last year, taking total wheat export tofour million tonnes," Gulati said.

Sufficient domestic supply and better global prices wouldprompt private players to aggressively export wheat this year,while more stocks from central pool can be shipped if thegovernment acts quickly, he said.

Gates Foundation grants US$25 million for photosynthesis research

India may lose global leadership in rice in 2013


Stephen Long (R), will serve as project directorto improve photosynthetic properties of foodcrops, with Don Ort (L) as associate director



Poultry Buyers’ GuideSection One - Listings by categories Section Two - List of suppliers Section Three - Contact details of agents in Asia

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All EquipmentChina Animal Agriculture AssociationDiamond Engineering Ltd.Henke-Sass, Wolf GmbHSalmet International GmbHArtificial InseminationEquipmentChina Animal Agriculture AssociationBreeding EquipmentDiamond Engineering Ltd.Plasson Ltd.Breeding StockChina Animal Agriculture AssociationObamarshall Breeders Ltd.PT ISA IndonesiaExportsHenke-Sass, Wolf GmbHObamarshall Breeders Ltd.FeedDSM Nutritional Products Asia

Pacific Pte. Ltd.Intraco Ltd. n.vFeed Additives, NaturalEurofeed Technologies S.r.l.ProtexinFeed IngredientsIntraco Ltd. n.vProtexinFeeding SystemsFancom b.vImpex Barneveld b.vPlasson Ltd.SKA S.r.l.Handling EquipmentDiamond Engineering Ltd.Health ProductsHenke-Sass, Wolf GmbHProtexinSanovo Technology Group

HousingBig Dutchman International GmbHPoultec n.vSalmet International GmbHSKA S.r.l.International ExhibitionsChina Animal Agriculture AssociationPT. Napindo Media AshatamaManure TreatmentPoultec n.vSalmet International GmbHSanovo Technology GroupMedicatorsHenke-Sass, Wolf GmbHPoultec n.vPest Control/DisinfectionEquipmentGoizper, S CoopPork ProcessingPoultec n.vSanitationGoizper, S CoopH. J. Baker & Bro Inc.SemenH. J. Baker & Bro Inc.ServicesChina Animal Agriculture AssociationFancom b.vPT ISA IndonesiaSlaughtering EquipmentMeyn Food Processing Technology b.vVeterinary InstrumentsDiamond Engineering Ltd.H. J. Baker & Bro Inc.Henke-Sass, Wolf GmbHWatering EquipmentBig Dutchman International GmbHGoizper, S CoopImpex Barneveld b.v

Lubing Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG

SKA S.r.l.Mould InhibitorsEurofeed Technologies S.r.l.Salmonella ControlDiamond Engineering Ltd.Eurofeed Technologies S.r.l.Feed AdditivesDSM Nutritional Products Asia

Pacific Pte. Ltd.Eurofeed Technologies S.r.l.Intraco Ltd. n.vProtexinDisinfection ProductsIntraco Ltd. n.vSogeval LaboratoriesClimate SystemsBig Dutchman International GmbHFancom b.vHotraco Agri b.vTermotecnica Pericoli S.r.l.Cages - breederBig Dutchman International GmbHPT ISA IndonesiaCages - broilerBig Dutchman International GmbHCages - brooder andrearingBig Dutchman International GmbHCages - layerBig Dutchman International GmbHPT ISA IndonesiaSalmet International GmbHComputer SystemsBig Dutchman International GmbHFancom b.vHotraco Agri b.v

Egg Collection, Handlingand TransportBig Dutchman International GmbHLubing Maschinenfabrik GmbH

& Co. KGEvaporative CoolingSystemsBig Dutchman International GmbHLubing Maschinenfabrik GmbH

& Co. KGTermotecnica Pericoli S.r.l.Fogging EquipmentBig Dutchman International GmbHImpex Barneveld b.vLubing Maschinenfabrik GmbH

& Co. KGPlasson Ltd.Nests and NestingSystemsBig Dutchman International GmbHImpex Barneveld b.vSalmet International GmbHSKA S.r.l.Ventilation EquipmentFancom b.vHotraco Agri b.vTermotecnica Pericoli S.r.l.MedicatorsImpex Barneveld b.vLubing Maschinenfabrik GmbH

& Co. KGPlasson Ltd.Sogeval LaboratoriesDisinfection EquipmentGoizper, S CoopImpex Barneveld b.vSanovo Technology GroupHealth ControlDiamond Engineering Ltd.Henke-Sass, Wolf GmbH

Veterinary - SprayersDiamond Engineering Ltd.Goizper, S CoopFeeds, Concentrates,PremixesDSM Nutritional Products Asia

Pacific Pte. Ltd.Eurofeed Technologies S.r.l.Intraco Ltd. n.vProcessing - Killing andDefeatheringMeyn Food Processing Technology b.vVeterinary - VaccinatorsDiamond Engineering Ltd.Henke-Sass, Wolf GmbHHatching and IncubationImpex Barneveld b.vHatchery Supplies andServicesDiamond Engineering Ltd.Turnkey OperationsPlasson Ltd.Poultec n.vSKA S.r.l.Health ControlDiamond Engineering Ltd.Henke-Sass, Wolf GmbHLohmann Tierzucht GmbHEnvironment ControlsLohmann Tierzucht GmbHTermotecnica Pericoli S.r.l.Heat Control SystemsBig Dutchman International GmbHDiamond Engineering Ltd.Hotraco Agri b.vLohmann Tierzucht GmbHTermotecnica Pericoli S.r.l.

Section One

PLEASE MENTION FAR EASTERN AGRICULTUREWHEN CONTACTING YOUR SUPPLIERS

SUPPLIERSAerox b.vPO Box 1Vleuten3450The NetherlandsTel: +31 30 6779180Fax: +31 30 6779189Web: www.aeroxinjector.comE-mail: [email protected]

Almex b.v

PO Box 150, Zutphen7200The NetherlandsTel: +31 575 572666Fax: +31 575 572727Web: www.almex.nlE-mail: [email protected]

AWILA Anlagenbau GmbH

Dillen 1, Lastrup49688GermanyTel: +49 4472 8920Fax: +49 4472 892220Web: www.awila.deE-mail: [email protected]

BETCO Inc.228 Commerce BlvdStatesvilleNC 28625USATel: +1 704 8722999Web: www.betcoinc.comE-mail: [email protected]

Section Two


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Big Dutchman International GmbH

PO Box 1163, Vechta, 49360GermanyTel: +49 444 78010Fax: +49 444 7801237Web: www.bigdutchman.deE-mail: [email protected]: Australia - Australasian Agricultural Services (Pty) Ltd.Australia - Stockyard IndustriesBangladesh - AFS EnterpriseChina - Big Dutchman (Tianjin) Livestock Equipment Co. Ltd.India - Big Dutchman International GmbHIndonesia - Aneng Gunawan Lim (BD-ML)Indonesia - PT BD Agriculture IndonesiaJapan - Masahiro SumiyaJapan - Tohzai Sangyo Boeki Inc.Korea - Ganong International Co. Ltd.Korea - Jeong Jin SooMalaysia - BD Asia Sdn. Bhd.New Zealand - Agrize Ltd.New Zealand - Mike McNaughtNew Zealand - Steve CadwalladerPakistan - Eastern Veterinary ServicesPhilippines - Asia Giant EnterprisesSingapore - Morgan EnterpriseSri Lanka - JK Tradelink Pvt. Ltd.Taiwan - Bartholomew Lo, Siu-ManTaiwan - Global Ace Trading Co.Thailand - BD Agriculture (Thailand) Ltd.Vietnam - P & N Agro Business Co. Ltd.

China Animal Agriculture Association

9F, A Building, Times Fortune CenterNo.6 Shuguang Xili Jia, Chaoyang DistrictBeijing, 100028, ChinaTel: +86 10 58677700Fax: +86 10 58677809Web: www.caaa.org.cnE-mail: [email protected]

Compact Seeds and Clones

PO Box 30-1000, San Jos, Costa RicaTel: +506 2257 2666Fax: +506 2257 2667Web: www.asd-cr.comE-mail: [email protected]

Delacon Biotechnik Ges.m.b.HWeissenwolffstrasse 14, Steyregg4221, AustriaTel: +43 70 640531Fax: +43 70 640533Web: www.delacon.com

Diamond Engineering Ltd.

Shirehill Industrial EstateThaxted Road, Saffron WaldenCB11 3AQUnited KingdomTel: +44 1799 523588Fax: +44 1799 513381Web: www.diamond-engineering.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]

DSM Nutritional Products Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.2 Havelock Road #04-01, 059763SingaporeTel: +65 66326500Fax: +65 66326600Web: www.dsmnutritionalproducts.comwww.dsm.comE-mail: [email protected]: Australia - DSM Nutritional Products Australia Pty LimitedIndia - DSM Nutritional Products India Pvt. Ltd.India - DSM Nutritional Products India Pvt.Ltd.Indonesia - PT DSM Nutritional Products IndonesiaJapan - DSM Nutrition Japan K.K.Korea - DSM Nutrition Korea Ltd.Malaysia - DSM Nutritional Products Malaysia Sdn BhdNew Zealand - DSM Nutritional ProductsPhilippines - DSM Nutritional Products Philippines Inc.Taiwan - DSM Nutritional Products Taiwan Ltd.Thailand - Rovithai Ltd.Vietnam - DSM Nutritional Products Vietnam Ltd.

Eurofeed Technologies S.r.l.

Via L. Einaudi, 12, Loc. BettolinoBrandico (BS), ItalyTel: +39 030 6864682Fax: +39 030 6866560Web: www.eurofeed.itE-mail: [email protected]

Fancom b.vIndustrieterrein 34, Panningen, 5981The NetherlandsTel: +31 77 3069600Fax: +31 77 3069601Web: www.fancom.comE-mail: [email protected]: China - Songming Machinery Industry Co. Ltd.India - Kishore Farm Equipments Pvt. Ltd.Japan - Tohzai Sangyo Boeki Inc.Taiwan - Agritek Industries Corp

Goizper, S CoopAntigua, 4, Antzuola, Gipuzkoa20577, SpainTel: +34 943 786000Fax: +34 943 766008Web: www.goizper.comE-mail: [email protected]: Singapore - Goizper Asia

H. J. Baker & Bro Inc.228 Saugatuck Avenue, WestportConnecticut, 06880-6425, USATel: +1 203 6829200Fax: +1 203 2278351Web: www.bakerbro.com

Henke-Sass, Wolf GmbH

Keltenstra e 1, Tuttlingen, 78532GermanyTel: +49 7462 9466118Fax: +49 7462 94665208Web: www.henkesasswolf.deE-mail: [email protected]: Indonesia - Pesona ScientificIran - Eamon & Saba Shiraz Co. Ltd.Korea - Yushin CorporationPhilippines - P & J Agricultural TradingTaiwan - Ennchih Co. Ltd.

Hotraco Agri b.vStationsstraat 142, Hegelsom, 5963The NetherlandsTel: +31 77 3275020Fax: +31 77 3275021Web: www.hotraco.comE-mail: [email protected]: China - Beijing HMA New-Tech Co. Ltd.India - Polaris Equipment Ltd.Korea - JLFA Co.Korea - Myung Sung System Co. Ltd.Thailand - Systemate Co. Ltd.

Impex Barneveld b.v

PO Box 20, Harslelaarseweg 1293771 MA Barneveld, 3770The NetherlandsTel: +31 342 416641Fax: +31 342 412826Web: www.impex.nlE-mail: [email protected]

Intraco Ltd. n.vMeir 24, Antwerp, 2000, BelgiumTel: +32 3 2269850Fax: +32 3 2269852Web: www.intraco.beE-mail: [email protected]

Lohmann Tierzucht GmbHAm Seedeich 9-11, CuxhavenDeutschland, 27472, GermanyTel: +49 4721 5050Fax: +49 4721 505222Web: www.ltz.deE-mail: [email protected]

Lubing Maschinenfabrik GmbH &Co. KG

Lubingstrabe 6, Barnstorf, 49406, GermanyTel: +49 5442 98790Fax: +49 5442 987933Web: www.lubing.comE-mail: [email protected]: China - Lubing System Engineering (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd.India - Lubing India Pvt. Ltd.Indonesia - PT. Charoen Pokphand IndonesiaJapan - Hytem Co. Ltd.Malaysia - Malaysia Tong Seh Industries Supply Sdn. Bhd.Pakistan - Ample Trade ImpexThailand - KSP Equipment Co. Ltd.Vietnam - Dong A Material-Veterinary JSC

Marel Stork Poultry Processing

PO Box 118, Boxmeer, 5830, he NetherlandsTel: +31 485 586111Fax: +31 485 586222Web: www.storkfoodsystems.comE-mail: [email protected]: Australia - Marel Stork Food Systems Australasia (Pty) Ltd.Bangladesh - Axon LimitedChina - Marel Stork Food Systems China Co. Ltd.Indonesia - Marel Stork IndonesiaJapan - Taiko Industry Co. Ltd.Korea - Ganong International Co. Ltd.Malaysia - Advance Farm Systems (M) Sdn BhdMalaysia - Advance Farm Systems (M) Sdn Bhd-MarelPhilippines - Marel Stork Asia

Philippines - Vemaval IncorporatedSingapore - Advance Farm Systems Pte Ltd.Sri Lanka - Bodum Aussenhandels GmbHTaiwan - Ever Prima Co. Ltd.Thailand - K-Plus Engineering Co. Ltd.Vietnam - Peja Vietnam

Meyn Food Processing Technology b.vPO Box 16, AA Oostzaan, 1510The NetherlandsTel: +31 20 2045000Fax: +31 20 2045001Web: www.meyn.comE-mail: [email protected]: Australia - Universal Processing Equipment Co. (Pty) Ltd.Bangladesh - Chicks & Feeds LimitedIndia - Meyn Food Processing Technology b.v India OfficeIndonesia - PT Euroasiatic JayaJapan - Prifood Corporation Ltd. Gordex CompanyKazakhstan - Crown Central Asia Ltd.Korea - Millbankorea Ltd.Malaysia - Poullive Sdn. Bhd.Pakistan - Bio-Vet Pvt. LimitedSingapore - Lee Guan Chuan Ltd.Vietnam - Euroasiatic Jaya P.T.

Obamarshall Breeders Ltd.PO Box 2286, Agbeloba HouseQuarry Road, Sapon, AbeokutaOgun State, NigeriaTel: +234 805 5095151/806 5242163E-mail: [email protected]

Obasanjo Farms Nigeria Ltd.56 Quarry Road, Agbeloba HouseAbeokuta, Ogun State, NigeriaTel: +234 39 242005

Olmix

Z.A. Du Haut du Bois, Brehan56580, FranceTel: +33 297 388103Fax: +33 297 388658Web: www.olmix.comE-mail: [email protected]

Omex Agrifluids Limited

Saddlebow Road Industrial EstateKing’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3JA, UKTel: +44 1553 817500Fax: +44 1553 817501Web: www.omex.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]

Pancosma SAVoie-des-Traz 6, Le Grand-SaconnexGeneva, 1218, SwitzerlandTel: +41 22 9298484Fax: +41 22 9298495Web: www.pancosma.comE-mail: [email protected]: India - Raunaq International (Palatants)India - Varsha Multi Tech India (XTRACT )Indonesia - PT Blue Sky BiotechJapan - Bayer Yakuhin Ltd.Japan - Wisco Ltd. (Trace Minerals)Korea - Milae Resources ML Co. Ltd.Malaysia - Pahang Pharmacy Sdn. Bhd.New Zealand - Vitec Nutrition Ltd.Philippines - Agri-Bio Philippines Inc.Taiwan - Asia Stockwell Products Inc.Taiwan - Kimpex (Carbovet )Thailand - Nuevotec Co. Ltd.Vietnam - CTTNHH Dinh Son

S.R.L.

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Plasson Ltd.Maagan Michael, D.N. Menashe37805, IsraelTel: +972 4 6394711Fax: +972 4 6390887Web: www.plasson.comE-mail: [email protected]: Australia - Outback Environmental Controls (Pty) Ltd.India - Dhumal Plasson Pvt. Ltd.Japan - Tohzai Sangyo Boeki Inc.Japan - Yamamoto CorporationMalaysia - Edaran-Ispro (M) Sdn. Bhd.Malaysia - PT GemilangNew Zealand - Sonoma EnterprisesPhilippines - Belmont AgricorpPhilippines - First Citylink EnterprisesPhilippines - Jemcy EnterprisesThailand - Kasethpand Industry-KSP Equipment Co. Ltd.

Poultec n.vMeir 24 B, Antwerp, 2000, BelgiumTel: +32 3 2269850Fax: +32 3 2269852Web: www.poultec.netE-mail: [email protected]

ProtexinLopen Head, Somerset, TA13 5JH, UKTel: +44 1460 243230Fax: +44 1460 249543Web: www.protexin.comE-mail: [email protected]: Australia - International Animal Health Products (Pty) Ltd.Malaysia - Agritech Enterprise Sdn BhdTaiwan - Nedtex Co.

PT ISA Indonesia

Plaza 3 Pondok Indah, JL TB SimatupangBlok F/7, Jakarta, 12310, Indonesia

Tel: +62 21 7661515Fax: +62 21 7661616Web: www.isapoultry.comE-mail: [email protected]

PT. Napindo Media Ashatama

Jl. Kelapa Sawit XIV Blok M1 No. 10Kompleks Billy & MoonPondok KelapaJakarta, 13450, IndonesiaTel: +62 21 8650962/8644756Fax: +62 21 8650963Web: www.napindo.comE-mail: [email protected]

Salmet International GmbHAssar-Gabrielson-Str. 19aDietzenbach63128GermanyTel: +49 6074 37600Fax: +49 6074 376049Web: www.salmet.deE-mail: [email protected]

Sanovo Technology GroupThulevej 25-27Odense NV5210DenmarkTel: +45 6 6162832Web: www.sanovoeng.comE-mail: [email protected]: Australia - G.G. Sterling (Pty) Ltd.China - Sanovo Technology AsiaIran - Aryadalman Co.Japan - Sanovo Technology Japan Ltd.Korea - K.I. System Co. Ltd.Malaysia - Sanovo Technology MalaysiaTaiwan - Sanovo Technology Taiwan

SCE nv, silo construction and engineering

Industrielaan 17aIndustriezone Kwakkel, Zone C2Lichtervelde, 8810, BelgiumTel: +32 51 723128Fax: +32 51 725350Web: www.sce.beE-mail: [email protected]

Schaumann Agri International GmbHAn der M hlenau 4, Pinneberg, 25421GermanyTel: +49 4101 2185300Fax: +49 4101 2185399Web: www.schaumann.deE-mail: [email protected]: China - Schaumann Agri Trading (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.

SKA S.r.l.

Via Agosta 3, Sandrigo (VI), 36066ItalyTel: +39 0444 659700Fax: +39 0444 659322Web: www.ska.itE-mail: [email protected]

SKIOLD A/S

Kjeldgaardsvej 3, Saeby, 9300, DenmarkTel: +45 99 898887Fax: +45 99 898877

Sogeval LaboratoriesPO Box 2227200 Avenue de MayenneLaval Cedex 9, 53022, FranceTel: +33 243 495151Fax: +33 243 539700Web: www.sogeval.frE-mail: [email protected]

Termotecnica Pericoli S.r.l.

PO Box 262, Albenga, 17031, ItalyTel: +39 182 589006Fax: +39 182 589005Web: www.pericoli.comE-mail: [email protected]: Malaysia - Pericoli Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd.

Unipoint AG

Gewerbestrasse 2, Ossingen8475, SwitzerlandTel: +41 52 3052041Fax: +41 52 3052042Web: www.unipoint.chE-mail: [email protected]

VNU Exhibitions Europe

PO Box 8800, RV Utrecht, 3503The NetherlandsTel: +31 30 2952788Fax: +31 30 2952809Web: www.viv.net

AGENTSSection Three

AustraliaAustralasian AgriculturalServices (Pty) Ltd.34 Millennium PlaceTingalpaWellington Point Queensland,QLD 4160Tel: +61 7 33960166Fax: +61 7 33960266E-mail: [email protected]

DSM Nutritional ProductsAustralia Pty Limited41 Edison RoadWagga Wagga2650Tel: +61 2 69227015Fax: +61 2 69227381Web: www.dsm.comE-mail: [email protected]

G.G. Sterling (Pty) Ltd.PO Box 81, PittsworthQueensland, 4356Tel: +61 7 46932959Fax: +61 7 46932959E-mail: [email protected]

International Animal HealthProducts (Pty) Ltd.18 Healey CircuitHuntingwoodNSW 2148Tel: +61 2 96727944Fax: +61 2 96727988E-mail: [email protected]

Marel Stork Food SystemsAustralasia (Pty) Ltd.Unit 1, 53 Neumann RoadCapalaba, QLD 4157Tel: +61 7 39003000Fax: +61 7 39003033Web: www.marel.com/australiaE-mail: [email protected]

Outback EnvironmentalControls (Pty) Ltd.2/32 Billabong StreetStaffordBrisbane Qld, 4053Tel: +61 7 33526677Fax: +61 7 33562805

Stockyard IndustriesKing Street, Clifto, QLD 4361Tel: +61 746 973344Fax: +61 746 973532E-mail: [email protected]

Universal Processing Equip-ment Co. (Pty) Ltd.40, Flora street, KirraweeSydney, NSW 2232Tel: +61 2 95421611Fax: +61 2 95214309E-mail: [email protected]

BangladeshAFS EnterpriseHouse #70 Road #21 Block BDhakaTel: +880 2 8858404Fax: +880 2 8815210E-mail: [email protected]

Axon LimitedApt. 18, House 541, Road - 12Baridhara DOHS, Dhaka, 1206Tel: +880 2 8417331Fax: +880 2 8417330E-mail: [email protected]

Chicks & Feeds LimitedHouse: 8, Road: 14DhanmondiDhaka, 1209Tel: +880 2 8142532/33Fax: +880 2 8142531Web: www.cknfeeds.comE-mail: [email protected]

ChinaBeijing HMA New-Tech Co. Ltd.Room 435Guang Yuan MansionBeijing, 100081Tel: +86 10 68726736Fax: +86 10 68703225

Big Dutchman (Tianjin) Live-stock Equipment Co. Ltd.No. 21, Shuang Yuan RoadBeichen EDZTianjin, 300400Tel: +86 22 26970158Fax: +86 22 26970157E-mail: [email protected]

Lubing System Engineering(Shenzhen) Co. Ltd.Song Ming Industrial ParkGongmin TownGuangming Distr.,Shenzhen CityGuangdong Province, 518106Tel: +86 755 27411888Fax: +86 755 27411124Web: www.lubcn.comE-mail: [email protected]

Marel Stork Food SystemsChina Co. Ltd.Caiyuan Industrial Zone No. 16Nancai TownShunyi DistrictBeijing, 101 300Tel: +86 10 89472150Fax: +86 10 89472350E-mail:[email protected]

Sanovo Technology Asia801 Changle Road12E Walton PlazaShanghai, 200031Tel: +86 21 54039207E-mail: [email protected]

Schaumann Agri Trading(Shanghai) Co. Ltd.Room 2603325 Tian Yao Qiao RoadGateway International PlazaShanghai200030Tel: +86 21 33632585Fax: +86 21 33632586Web: www.schaumann.cnE-mail: [email protected]




Songming MachineryIndustry Co. Ltd.Song Ming Industrial Park,Gongming - Baoan, Shenzhen,518106Tel: +86 755 27411888Fax: +86 755 27411124E-mail: [email protected]

IndiaBig Dutchman InternationalGmbHNo. 8-2-L/26/A, MLA ColonyRoad No. 12, Banjara Hills, Hy-derabadTel: +91 40 23551192Fax: +91 40 23551183E-mail: [email protected]

Dhumal Plasson Pvt. Ltd.E36 D Road, Midc, SatpurNasik, 422007Tel: +91 253 2350684Fax: +91 253 2351584Web: www.dhumal.comE-mail: [email protected]

DSM Nutritional ProductsIndia Pvt. Ltd.Windsor House, 401 Fourth FloorCST Road, Kalina, Santa CruzMumbai, 400098Tel: +91 22 40349100/101Fax: +91 22 40349199E-mail: [email protected]

DSM Nutritional ProductsIndia Pvt.Ltd.Plot No.E57 & E58, AdditionalMIDCAnandnagar, Ambernath (E)Thane, Maharashtra, 421501Tel: +91 251 6484018Fax: +91 251 2620612E-mail: [email protected]

Kishore Farm EquipmentsPvt. Ltd.11, Sunrise EstateHalav Pool Road, MumbaiKurla (W), 400070Tel: +91 22 25035973Fax: +91 22 55952163Web: www.kishorefarm.comE-mail: [email protected]

Lubing India Pvt. Ltd.271/P/B, Ingawale, Patil Estate,BhugaonPaud Road, Tal Mulshi, PuneMaharashtra, 411 042Tel: +91 20 2952404Fax: +91 20 22952403Web: www.lubingindia.comE-mail: [email protected]

Meyn Food Processing Technology b.v India OfficeC-60 Amaltas, Alstonia EstateSigma IV, Greater Noida, 201308Tel: +91 120 4251620Web: www.meyn.comE-mail: [email protected]

Polaris Equipment Ltd.41107Tel: +91 20 25537702Fax: +91 20 25282732

Raunaq International (Palatants)7-Nursery, Model TownJalandhar City, 144 003Tel: +91 1812270745/4628463Fax: +91 181 2464030

Varsha Multi Tech India(XTRACT )No 18, 40 Feet RoadManjunathanagar, 1st stage2nd phase, WCR BangaloreKarnataka, 560 010Tel: +91 80 2314 7812/2314 8924Fax: +91 80 23358945

IndonesiaAneng Gunawan Lim (BD-ML)Taman Palem LestariJakarta, 11730Tel: +62 21 54391968Fax: +62 21 54399284E-mail: [email protected]

Marel Stork IndonesiaStork HouseJalan Rawa Pandan No. 19 BTomang Raya, Jakarta, 11430Tel: +62 21 56974008Fax: +62 21 56959071E-mail:[email protected]

Pesona ScientificKomplek Kopo Mas RegencyBandung, ID-40225Tel: +62 22 5430583Fax: +62 22 5430314E-mail: [email protected]

PT BD Agriculture IndonesiaRuko Persada Gading Blok GNo. 18, Jalan Boulevard BaratRaya, Jakarta, 11710Tel: +62 21 45859352/53Fax: +62 21 45859350

PT Blue Sky BiotechTaman Tekno BSD Blok J3No 46, Serpong, Tangerang15314Tel:+62 21 7565164Fax:+62 21 7565165

PT DSM Nutritional Products IndonesiaArkadia Office Park Tower B10th Floor, Jl. Let Jend T.B.Simatupang Kav 88Jakarta, 12520Tel: +62 21 78833456Fax: +62 21 7804188E-mail: [email protected]

PT Euroasiatic JayaPO Box 2775, Jakarta, 10001Tel: +62 21 56960555Fax: +62 21 56966132E-mail: [email protected]

PT. Charoen Pokphand In-donesiaPoultry Equipment DivisionJl. Raya Serang Km. 30Balaraja, Tangerang, 15610Tel: +62 21 5951187Fax: +62 21 5951013Web: www.lubing.comE-mail: [email protected]

IranAryadalman Co.Unit 4-No.15Meftah AlleySouth Sheikh Bahaie StMolasadra, AveTehranTel: +98 21 88033063/109Fax: +98 21 88617296E-mail: [email protected]

Eamon & Saba Shiraz Co. Ltd.Jamal Zadeh Shomali, Teheran14198 64951Tel: +98 21 66434539Fax: +98 21 66929720E-mail: [email protected]

JapanBayer Yakuhin Ltd.Animal Health Division1-6-5, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-kuTokyo, 100-8265Tel: +81 3 62667345Fax: +81 3 52199723

DSM Nutrition Japan K.K.Shiba Park Front Tower2 - 6 - 3 , Shiba ParkMinato-ku, Tokyo, 105 - 0011Tel: + 81 3 54253759Fax: + 81 3 54253775

Hytem Co. Ltd.2-10 Techno PlazaKakamigahara City, Gifu509-0109Tel: +81 5838 50505Fax: +81 5838 51230Web: www.hytem.comE-mail: [email protected]

Masahiro Sumiya5-18-3-1402, MinamikasaiEdogawa-Ku, Tokyo, 1340085Tel: +81 3 59397061Fax: +81 3 59397061E-mail: [email protected]

Prifood Corporation Ltd.Gordex Company13 Suzukawa, Isehara-CityKanagawa, 25911Tel: +81 463 944601Fax: +81 463 944605E-mail: [email protected]

Sanovo Technology Japan Ltd.4-2-8-3B, Koenji-MinamiSuginami-ku, Tokyo, 166-0003Tel: +81 3 53788784E-mail: [email protected]

Taiko Industry Co. Ltd.162, Morita TakuchiOkubo-choAkashi City, Hyogo 674Tel: +81 78 9341610Fax: +81 78 9340204 E-mail: [email protected]

Tohzai Sangyo Boeki Inc.2-chome 17-8 YushimaBunkyo-KuTokyo, 113-0034Tel: +81 3 38154491Fax: +81 3 38154456E-mail: [email protected]

Wisco Ltd. (Trace Minerals)3-17-32 NukuikitamachiKoganei-shiTokyo, 184-0015Tel: +81 42 3256391/2Fax: +81 42 3256394

Yamamoto Corporation66-2 Kamihina-Shi, Hozu-choKameoka-Shi, Kyoto, 621 0005Tel: +81 771 251451Fax: +81 771 251453

KazakhstanCrown Central Asia Ltd.Astana, 47, Abai avenue(Hotel Ramada Plaza)offices 705-706, AstanaTel: +7 7172 390590Fax: +7 7172 390102Web: www.cca.kzE-mail: [email protected]

KoreaDSM Nutrition Korea Ltd.6th Floor, Daemyung Bldg812-16BangbaedongSeocho-ku, SeoulTel: +82 2 34437181Fax: +82 2 34437186E-mail: [email protected]

Ganong International Co. Ltd.565-1, 8F Jinseong B/DShinjang-dong, Hanam-shiKyunggi-Do, South KoreaTel: +82 23 4366790Fax: +82 23 4366792E-mail: [email protected]

Jeong Jin Soo486-18 Ui-green villa 6-202Ssangmun-dong, Dobong-kuSeoulE-mail: [email protected]

JLFA Co.Jinsa-ri, Jueun-ChingsulAnsung-Si, Gongdo-upGyunggi-DoTel: +82 11 3298987Fax: +82 31 6295317E-mail: [email protected]

K.I. System Co. Ltd.209-1, Daesa-RiPaengsung-Up, Pyungtaek CityKyunggi-DoTel: +82 31 6912212Fax: +82 31 6911165E-mail: [email protected]@nate.com

Milae Resources ML Co. Ltd.Sukchon City BD, 6 FlBangi-dong, Songpa-Gu, Seoul138-050Tel: +82 2 22037397Fax: +82 2 22037398

Millbankorea Ltd.#901-1, B-DongSsangyongIT Twin Tower, 442-5Sangdaewon-DongJoongwon-Ku, Seongnam-SiKyunggi-Do, 462-723Tel: +82 31 7068562Fax: +82 31 7068564E-mail: [email protected]

Myung Sung System Co. Ltd.43-3 Jinan-dongGyeonggi-Do, 449597Tel: +82 31 2357745Fax: +82 31 2357819

Yushin Corporation7F, 751 Bldg.Kangnam-KuKR Seoul, 135-010Tel: +82 2 5682525Fax: +82 2 5693113E-mail: [email protected]

MalaysiaAdvance Farm Systems (M) Sdn BhdCT-6-19, 6th floor SubangSquare Jalan SS15/4GSubang JayaSelangor Darul Ehsan47500Tel: +60 3 56363204Fax: +60 3 56362784E-mail: [email protected]

Advance Farm Systems (M) Sdn Bhd-Marel46, Lorong Nagasari 11Taman NagasariPrai Industrial Estate13600 Prai, Pulau PinangTel: +60 4 3995157Fax: +60 4 3909578E-mail: [email protected]


Water controlled by ImpexHarselaarseweg 129 • P.O. Box 20 • 3770 AA Barneveld • HOLLAND

T: 31 (0)342 - 41 66 41 • F: 31 (0)342 - 41 28 26 • E: [email protected] • I: www.impex.nlIMPEX Barneveld BV

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Agritech Enterprise Sdn Bhd22 Jalan SS 4C/5, Petaling JayaSelangor, 47301Tel: +60 3 78033226Fax: +60 3 78033911

BD Asia Sdn. Bhd.No. 20, Lorong Keluli 1BKawasan PerindustrianBukit Raja, Shah AlamSelangor, 40000Tel: +60 3 33615555Fax: +60 3 33422866E-mail: [email protected]

DSM Nutritional ProductsMalaysia Sdn BhdOffice Suite 19-9-1Level 9, UOA Centre19 Jalan PinangKuala Lumpur, 50450Tel: +60 203 21627979Fax: +60 203 2634842E-mail: [email protected]

Edaran-Ispro (M) Sdn. Bhd.27 A Lorong 20Taman Peteni JayaSungai Patani, KedahTel: +60 4 4292058Fax: +60 4 4292059/4231779

Malaysia Tong Seh Indus-tries Supply Sdn. Bhd.Lot 780, Block A, Jalan SgPutus, Off Jalan Kapar3 3/4 Miles, Klang, Selangor42100Tel: +60 33 2916958Fax: +60 33 2915198Web: www.tongseh.com.myE-mail: [email protected]

Pahang Pharmacy Sdn. Bhd.Lot 5979, Jalan Teratai5 Miles Off Jalan MeruKlang, Selangor, Darul Ehsan41050Tel: +60 3 33931979Fax: +60 3 33927128

Pericoli Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd.No 25, 3 block DI Jalan PJU1/41 Dataran PrimaPetaling Jaya, Selangor, 47301Tel: +603 7 8035823Fax: +603 7 8035823Web: www.pericoli.comE-mail: [email protected]

Poullive Sdn. Bhd.No.1 Jalan Tago 12Tago Industrial ParkSri Damansara, Kuala Lumpur52200Tel: +60 3 62755788Fax: +60 3 62755787Web: www.poullive.comE-mail: [email protected]

PT Gemilang27 A Lorong 20Taman Patani Jaya, SungaiPatani, Kedah, 8000Tel: +60 4 4217834Fax: +60 4 4231779

Sanovo Technology MalaysiaKuala Lumpur, 48000Tel: +60 12 2556718Fax: +60 12 2556718E-mail: [email protected]

New ZealandAgrize Ltd.4, Ranfurly Street, Otorohanga3900Tel: +64 7 8738900Fax: +64 7 8738905E-mail: [email protected]

DSM Nutritional ProductsPO Box 4089, HighfieldTimaru, 7942Tel: +64 21 954512

Mike McNaught86a Hastings Road, Mairangi BayNorth Shore City, AucklandTel: +64 218 93333/

+61 428 271056E-mail: [email protected]

Sonoma Enterprises50 Hakanoa StreetGrey Lynn AucklandTel: +64 9 3611060Fax: +64 9 3611061

Steve Cadwallader43 McCallum DriveRD2 Sandspit, WarkworthTel: +64 9 4223476Fax: +64 9 4223475E-mail: [email protected]

Vitec Nutrition Ltd.2/20 Kerwyn AvenueEast Tamaki, AucklandTel: +64 9 2736318Fax: +64 9 2736320

PakistanAmple Trade ImpexOffice 3-4, 2nd Floor, Sarjah Centre62 - Shadman Market, LahoreTel: +92 42 7584400Fax: +92 42 7532102Web: www.lubing.comE-mail: [email protected]

Bio-Vet Pvt. Limited97-A Near Under PassJail Road, Lahore, 54000Tel: +92 42 7534508Fax: +92 42 7534510Web: www.meyn.nlE-mail: [email protected]

Eastern Veterinary ServicesOffice 7, 2nd FloorAllied Commercial PlazaChandi Chowk, Murree RdRawalpindiTel: +92 51 4421771Fax: +92 51 4421776E-mail: [email protected]

PhilippinesAgri-Bio Philippines Inc.SW-123, 12th FloorGoldloop Tower B, Amber AveOrtigas Complex, Pasig, 1600Tel: +632 6338513Fax: +632 6339010

Asia Giant EnterprisesUnit 403, Gold hill TowerSan Juan, Metro Manila, 1500Tel: +63 2 7236347Fax: +63 2 7253942E-mail: [email protected]

Belmont AgricorpLegaspi Tower 100148 Legaspi StreetLegaspi Village, Makati CityTel: +63 2 8159861Fax: +63 2 8127905Web: www.belmontagri.comE-mail: [email protected]

DSM Nutritional ProductsPhilippines Inc.MCPO Box 2478Makati City, 1264Tel: +632 553 6506Fax: +632 553 0703 E-mail: [email protected]

First Citylink Enterprises299 Tandang Sora AvenueKalaw Hills, Quezon City, 1116Tel: +63 2 5917046/9319477Fax: +63 2 9319477

Jemcy Enterprises609 Brgy. San Miguel Sto.Tomas Batangas, 4234Tel: +63 917 5040095/

916 6066757Fax: +63 43 7782290/

3182490

Marel Stork Asia#1 Langka Road, FTI ComplexTaguig, Metro ManilaTel: +63 2 8383912Fax: +63 2 8383913E-mail: [email protected]

P & J Agricultural Trading184, St. Antonio Ave., ManilaTel: +63 2 6410053E-mail: [email protected]

Vemaval Incorporated#1 Langka Road, FTI ComplexTaguig, Metro ManilaTel: +63 2 8384647Fax: +63 2 8384540E-mail: [email protected]

SingaporeAdvance Farm Systems Pte Ltd.No. 57, Ubi Avenue 1#07-15, Ubi CentreSingapore, 408936Tel: +65 67486613/17Fax: +65 67457687E-mail: [email protected]

Goizper Asia194 Pandan Loop #04-28Pantech Industrial EstateTel: +65 68 71618Fax: +65 68 72628E-mail: [email protected]

Lee Guan Chuan Ltd.No. 38 Lorong 1Reality Park, 536957Tel: +65 6 7937561/7603Fax: +65 6 7937826Web: www.meyn.nlE-mail: [email protected]

Morgan EnterpriseBedok Centre, Singapore914614Tel: +65 7861218Fax: +65 7861489E-mail: [email protected]

Sri LankaBodum Aussenhandels GmbHLiaison Office #11Suranimala Place, Colombo 6Tel: +94 11 4510719Fax: +94 11 2827957E-mail: [email protected]

JK Tradelink Pvt. Ltd.No. 44 Thalawathugoda RoadPitakotte, ColomboTel: +94 1 12878243Fax: +94 1 12774280E-mail: [email protected]

TaiwanAgritek Industries Corp1F, No. 6, Lane 18Hsin-Sheng St.TaipeiHsin-Tien, 231Tel: +886 2291 86407Fax: +886 2291 29940E-mail: [email protected]

Asia Stockwell Products Inc.PO Box 105-1346 FI, 11-3 Tien-Mou W. RoadTaipei, 11128Tel: +886 2 28739881Fax: +886 2 28739550

Bartholomew Lo, Siu-Man#50, Floor 8-1Chung Ching 1 StreetJen-Te Shiang - 717Tainan HsienTel: +886 9 39375876Fax: +886 6 2709332

DSM Nutritional ProductsTaiwan Ltd.12/F, No. 126 Nanking EastRoad, Section 4, Taipei, 105Tel: +886 2 25706528Fax: +886 2 25706337E-mail: [email protected]

Ennchih Co. Ltd.No. 310 Chung Shan S. RdTaoyuan HsienTel: +886 347 58168Fax: +886 347 53803E-mail: [email protected]

Ever Prima Co. Ltd.4th Floor, no. 77, Le Shan Street,Nei Hu Chu, TaipeiTel: +886 2 26276815Fax: +886 2 26270211E-mail: [email protected]

Global Ace Trading Co.11-F-1, No. 239I Hsin, 1st Rd, KaohsiungTel: +886 7 3335481Fax: +886 7 3314190E-mail: [email protected]

Kimpex (Carbovet )19 Fl. No 29-3 Sec 2Chung Cheng E. Rd, TamshuiTaipei HsienTel: +886 2 88098899Fax: +886 2 88098192

Nedtex Co.5th Floor, Tung Sheng, TaipeiTel: +886 2 27352233Fax: +886 2 27328834E-mail: [email protected]

Sanovo Technology TaiwanKaohsiung City, 80145Tel: +886 9 33317710Fax: +886 9 33317710E-mail: [email protected]

ThailandBD Agriculture (Thailand) Ltd.Block F7 & F841/76 - 77 Moo 6 BangnaTrad Rd. Km 16.5, BangchalBangplee, Samutprakarn10540Tel: +66 2 3496531Fax: +66 2 3496535Web: www.bigdutchman.co.thE-mail: [email protected]

Kasethpand Industry-KSPEquipment Co. Ltd.100 Mu 3 Soi Suksawad 76Suksawad RoadBangjak, PrapadangSamutprakam, 10130Tel: +66 2 8176410Fax: +66 2 8176439

K-Plus Engineering Co. Ltd.299/132 Areeya MandarinaSutthisarn Winijchai RoadSamsennok, Huaykwang,Bangkok, 10310Tel: +66 2 3188458Fax: +66 2 7196092E-mail: [email protected]

KSP Equipment Co. Ltd.51/845 Moo 3, Tumbon LamsaiAmphoe Wang NoiPranakhonsi, Ayuttaya, 13170Tel: +662 81 76410Fax: +662 81 76439Web: www.lubing.comE-mail: [email protected]

Nuevotec Co. Ltd.47/1 Moo 6, Puttamonton Sai 4 RdGrathumlom, SarmparnNakhornpathom, 73220Tel: +662 8404388Fax: +662 8404380

Rovithai Ltd.17/1 Maleenont Tower3199 Rama IV Road, KlongtonKlongtoey, Bangkok, 10110Tel: +66 22649800Fax: +6622649844/22649899E-mail: [email protected]

Systemate Co. Ltd.26/47 Moo, 9 Soi YuyenTharank, Bangkhen, 10230Tel: +66 2943 8359Fax: +66 2943 7139Web: www.systemate.co.thE-mail: [email protected]

VietnamCTTNHH Dinh Son513 Pham Van Hai St.Q. Tan Binh, Hochiminh CityTel: +848 9315101Fax: +848 8443712

Dong A Material-VeterinaryJSC62, Ho Tung Mau, CaudienTuliem HanoiTel: +84 4 37632583Fax: +84 4 37632602Web: www.lubing.comE-mail: [email protected]

DSM Nutritional ProductsVietnam Ltd.26 Dai Lo Doc Lap, VietnamSingapore Industrial ParkThuan An DistrictBinh Duong ProvinceTel: +84 650 3758432Fax: +84 650 3758442E-mail: [email protected]

Euroasiatic Jaya P.T.413/15 Nguyen Kiem StreetPhu Nhuan DistrictHo Chi Minh CityTel: +84 8 454288Fax: +84 8 454278E-mail: [email protected]

P & N Agro Business Co. Ltd.220/158/26A Le Van Sy St.Ward 14, Dist. 3Ho Chi Minh CityTel: +84 838 465765Fax: +84 839 350687E-mail: [email protected]

Peja VietnamUnit 806, Me Linh Point Tower2 Ngo Duc Ke Street, 8th floor1st district, Ho Chi Minh CityTel: +84 8 8293503Fax: +84 8 8251021E-mail: [email protected]




Equipment

OPTIMISING THE TRANSITIONfrom minimum to the first stage ofventilation has always been achallenge due to the large capacitystep between the newer generation‘large capacity’ exhaust fans andthe next lower capacity fans,traditionally used for the minimumventilation stage.

Pericoli have now closed thisgap with their new EOS/EWS42”range, which replaces thetraditional 36” models, which havenot changed in many years.

The new EOS/EWS42 has been designed and engineered tocreate a seamless and efficient transition from the minimum to thenext stage of a ventilation programme, through twomotor/performance options. With minor yet innovative design andengineering changes a new class of minimum ventilation fan hasbeen launched.

The increase in the wall housing dimensions has resulted in anincrease in capacity of 23 per cent and an increase in efficiency of 17per cent.

One of the upsides to this new fan with the increased capacity andits increase in cfm/W is that in few fans per installation, are required,resulting in lower capital as well as lower running cost.

The new EOS/EWS42 is a mini-mum ventilation fan

THE NEW HOLLAND Rustler 120 combines rugged performancewith an ultra-smooth ride. A deluxe driver’s station, fully certifiedrollover protection structure and industry leading suspension is fittedas standard. The Rustler 120 is powered by a proven 3-cylinder fuel-efficientdiesel engine delivering 20hp, with a potential cargo capacity of upto 476kg in the spacious rear load platform. It also comes with frontand rear hitch coupling for extra versatility, and is capable of towingup to 797kg, meaning the Rustler 120 is capable of handling bigloads with ease. A tough and faithfulworking partner, theRustler 120 is ideallysuited to groundcare,forestry and utilitysector professionalswho require a reliable,all-terrain vehicle. Although robust in itsdesign, the Rustler 120is remarkably light on its feet, providing a smooth, light tread on turfand sensitive terrain. The industry-leading CVT transmission, and all-wheel-drive traction control, helps the Rustler 120 deliver thesmoothest ride in its class. With independent front and rear suspension, automatic differentiallocks, four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes, spacious seating and a fullycertified ROPS or safety-glass cab, the Rustler 120 is the vehicle ofchoice for many groundcare professionals. Alan Ferguson, the FA’s Head Groundsman, and owner of a Rustler120 commented, “It’s been absolutely superb. The FA’s footballcentre is set in the middle of the National Forest so we have tooperate through wooded areas and some days we do not get thebest traction – but the Rustler has been superb to move men andmachinery about. “I particularly like the high wheel set so you do not ground when yougo over undulating terrain. You get super grip on the softest ofground. As the centre has taken shape we have had some awfulsituations with the site but I don’t remember getting stuck once. “In a grounds and estate situation it works very well and we haveused it to ferry strimmers and chainsaws and smaller plants aroundthe park.”

Pericoli launches new range ofexhaust fans

Rustler 120 is the vehicle forgroundcare professionals

MANUFACTURER OF FOOD processing and animal feed processingequipment, Bühler's new Pellet Mill Kubex T is designed for high-capacity pelleting. It takes the successful foundation of the popularKubex to a whole new dimension, continuing the tradition ofrobustness, reliability and ease of operation of the previous model, butdriving it to an even more efficient and powerful level.

The Bühler Kubex pellet mills are designed for the production ofhigh quality animal feed pellets.

The advantages of the pellet mills can also be leveraged in the flourmilling and oil processing industries. Kubex pellet mills are available inversions with die diameters from 420mm up to 900 mm and a motorpower of up to 280 kW.

Designed to provide high quality, adaptable pellet production, thepellet mills can be used for hard-to-pelletise, high liquid addition or high

fat content feed formulations. It can also be used in low bulk

density materials or those rich incrude fibre can also be pelletisedwith the Kubex pellet mills, longdwell time of the mash in the dieholes for optimised pellet qualityand customisable pelletproduction with diameters from2mm up to 12 mm.

Hot air can also be inducedinto the pellet mill door to preventcondensation.Pellet Mill Kubex T is designed

for high-capacity pelleting

Pellet Mill Kubex for qualityanimal feed pellets

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