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EFFECT OF CREAMINO® ON PERFORMANCE OF BROILER BREEDERS AND THEIR PROGENY PAGE 28

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SUPPORTING AGRICULTURAL GROWTH IN THE GULF WITH CASE IH'S RED POWER PAGE 38

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FindMyAnimal todemonstrate collar forsatellite tracking oflivestock - from sheep andcattle to camels Globalstar Europe SatelliteServices Ltd., a wholly ownedsubsidiary of Globalstar Inc.and the leader in satellitemessaging and emergency

notification technologies, todayannounced that it will supportits Value Added Re-seller,FindMyAnimal, at the GlobalForum for Innovations inAgriculture (GFIA), Abu Dhabi,9th - 10th March 2015, as theydemonstrate their innovativeanimal tracking devices, whichare enabled via Globalstar's

low-powered STX-3 Chipsetand LEO Simplex network.Globalstar and FindMyAnimalwill exhibit a variety ofsolutions for the farmingcommunity as they explore newways of using satellitetechnology to promotesustainability and businessefficiencies.

One of the highlights at theshow will be FindMyAnimal'ssatellite tracking animal collar,which are already being used totrack over 12,000 valuablesheep and cattle in Norway,monitor cattle in Brazil andendangered species in NorthAfrica.

FindMyAnimal's collar usesGlobalstar's satellite network togeo-fence livestock, helpingfarmers find animals that areclose to the edge of adesignated area or haveescaped. It also gives farmersthe opportunity to take a moreinformed and proactiveapproach to herding so that theylose fewer animals to predators.When it is apparent that a sheephas not moved in some time,the farmer is now able to sendherders to the exact location ofthe animal, saving valuabletime and resources. Farmersdeploying the collars havealready experienced asignificant reduction in thenumber of animals lost toillness or predators, which has adirect impact on their income.

Over time, theFindMyAnimal system providesa data trail based on trackingand analysis of patterns ofwhere the animals thatproduced the best quality meatwere grazing. The result isinvaluable information andinsight which can be used todetermine the best grazing areasfor future seasons.

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partnered with BroadbandBotswana Internet on thelaunch of a gateway inGaborone, Botswana, whichdramatically increasesGlobalstar's coverage acrosssub-Saharan Africa. With theopening up of this new market,Globalstar and its resellerpartners are eager to highlighttheir range of business-enhancing solutions for farmingand the agriculture industry inthe region. Solutions wellsuited for this market alsoinclude Globalstar's simplexM2M technology which can,for instance, notify farmersabout levels of water and feedsupply, potentially saving longjourneys to remote locations,and helping livestock stayhealthy, however far they roam.

At GFIA, Globalstar will beon hand at the FindMyAnimalstand to demonstrate how theirportfolio of products can helpkeep remote farming employeesand assets in contact even whenthey are beyond reach of themobile phone network.

“There are now manydifferent ways that farmers canuse technology to complementtheir traditional techniques, butwithout reliable communicationlinks, these can be ineffective.Satellite can be the missing partof the jigsaw to ensurecommunications are reliableeven in the most inhospitableenvironments. With theupcoming launch of our newBostswana gateway boostingour presence in Sub-SaharanAfrica, there are new

opportunities for the farmingindustry in the region to usesatellite communications tobetter manage its livestock,assets and employees,” saidGavan Murphy, Director ofMarketing at Globalstar.

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The Dutch agricultural sectoris known internationally for itsexpertise and skills. TheNetherlands is the secondexporter of agricultural productsworldwide and in 2012 the totalagrofood sector contributed 9%of value added to the Dutcheconomy. Besides primaryagriculture, the total agrofoodsector encompasses processingand distribution of agricultural

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Narrow track tractorsreport: on the wrong trackA technical study conducted bythe firm TRL for the EuropeanCommission is challenged byItalian manufacturers for themethod applies as well as forthe merit of the findings. Theanti-pollution devicesprescribed for Phase IV enginesare not compatible with thebodywork of the machines and,especially, staying in step withthe norm would require designchanges every three years.

The issue of narrow trackand high clearance tractors isfar from a settlement which

would be acceptable for themanufacturing industries. Theprospect of equipping T2tractors for vineyard andorchard operations with thedevices required for Phase IVhas become more than evercontroversial following therelease last December 18 of atechnical study by the Britishfirm Transport ResearchLaboratory, TRL,commissioned by the theEuropean Commission'sDirectorate General forEnterprise and Industry.

In substance, the report cameout in favor of substantialcompatibility of future Phase IVtractors and requirements foroperating in vineyards and fruitorchards, though recognizing adegree of “penalization” of the

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performance of these tractors, to create the premise for theCommission to reject the requests of manufacturers toextend the terms for the application of the norm.

The judgment of Italian tractor manufacturersrepresented by Assotrattori, an association in the ItalianFederation of Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers,FederUnacoma, is that the TRL report contains errors ofmethod and incorrect assessments as regards merit andcarries the risk of putting the European Commission onthe wrong track -issues taken up this afternoon at a pressconference in Paris in a salon at the SIMA AgriculturalBusiness Show.

The manufacturers, in the first place, maintain that theTRL technical findings are based on a type of non-agricultural engine which can therefore not be comparedto the characteristics of engines for tractors, especially asregards technological solutions for anti-pollution devicesand thus differ from the devices of technological pollutionemission solutions.

In second place, the manufacturers do not share theexpectations, as expressed in the TRL report, that theengine industry can complete work on specific engines fornarrow track tractors to make it possible to apply the newnorms for the prescribed deadline. The Assotrattorimanufacturers are convinced that this idea is not realisticin light of the fact that the number of narrow tracktractors, some 20,000 units compared to millions in theautomotive sector, is too small for the engine industry togear up for ad hoc technological solutions.

And finally, the document suggests that an increase inthe profile of the machine as a consequence of compliancewith Phase IV can be partially offset by changing presentfarming methods of crop layout. These modificationswould damage farming enterprises and run counter to theEuropean Union policy guideline set in recent years withincentives for shrinking planting layouts for specializedcrops and driving manufacturers to turn out more compactand agile machinery.

FederUnacoma President Massimo Goldoni said, “Thefederation, and especially the Assotrattori Association withPresident Manlio Martilli, will soon return to Europeanquarters with their valid reasons for requesting a moreaccurate technical assessment as well as to challenge ageneral principle, that is, on the basis of which themanufacturers are required to frantically follow normsincompatible with economic logic and industrialplanning.” Goldoni went on to explain, “We are workingto modify machines for Phase IIIB which must be broughtin by the end of 2016 and we already have to worry aboutfurther transformations that will be necessary by 2019 forPhase IV and, by the end of 2022 for Phase V.”

The FederUnacoma president also observed, “Theserious risk is that the Commission is evaluating themanufacturers' interests with scant attention because they

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refer to a relatively limitednumber of vehicles, withoutconsidering the extremelyheavy consequences in terms ofproduction and employmentwhich would fall on this sectorof mechanics withouteconomies of scale, a sectorwhich would lose importantmarket share weremanufacturers required to giveup the characteristics of theagility of compact machinesrequired by farmers.”

Goldoni concluded byaffirming, “The arrival on themarket of new specializedtractors, meaning a change ofthe tractor inventory, wouldlead paradoxically to apermanent inventory ofobsolete machines on farmswith a negative impact on the

environment to nullify the verypurposes for which the enginenorms have been launched.”

GreenTech launchesGreenTech Summit in June On Tuesday 9 June 2015,speakers and delegates fromaround the world will gather inthe Amsterdam RAIConvention Centre for the firstGreenTech Summit. Thisexclusive conference forindustry leaders and influencersin the horticulture industry willdiscuss the theme: 'What's nextfor Green Horticulture?'. Theinvitation-only GreenTechSummit will be held in the oddyears, when there is noGreenTech trade show.

The Summit will have an'invitation-only' policy. The 250

delegates to GreenTech Summit2015 will be specially invitedby around 30 sponsors and joinother key-players, captains ofindustry and trendsetters whosepresence is vital to the industryand will be invited byAmsterdam RAI. Sponsors willtreat their Summit clients to aninspirational day with highlyrespected speakers and anetwork of internationaldecision makers.

Building on the success ofGreenTech exhibition, theSummit will include aconference programmefeaturing leaders, innovators,influencers and trendwatchersfrom around the world and asmall area showcasingsolutions. A diverse range ofseminars, educational

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programmes and meetings willaddress delegates specificinterests and requirements. Boththe Summit and trade show areorganised in close co-operationwith the trade associationsAVAG and Fedecom.

“With the GreenTech tradeshow being organisedbiannually, we saw a greatopening for a get-together ofindustry leaders as June is amonth in which many dobusiness in the Netherlands” ,says Mariska Dreschler,Manager of GreenTech Summit,“With this Summit we aim tofacilitate global knowledgesharing and create the mostfertile soil for ideas and co-operations, leaving all delegatesfilled with inspiration.”

The summit will look at thechallenges in horticulture fromdifferent angles. Crossovers to

other (technological) industrieswill be highlighted as well asthe latest trends anddevelopments in horticulturaltechnology and production.Additionally, delegates will beinvited to take part in varioussocial and networking events.

Under the umbrella theme'What's next for GreenHorticulture?', the conferencewill examine the current worldchallenges in terms of foodsecurity and wellbeing.Renowned keynote speakerswill share their views in orderto motivate and inspiredelegates to find sustainablesolutions for the future.

Global food industry gathersin Dubai for landmark 20thanniversary editionOver 4,800 international foodcompanies and 80,000 visitors

came together at the 20thedition of world's biggestannual food and hospitalitytrade show - the biggest editionto date.

A globally-recognisedtrading and sourcing platformfor the international foodindustry, the landmark 20thanniversary of Gulfood ranFebruary 8 - 12 at Dubai WorldTrade Centre (DWTC), acrossmore than 127,000 squaremetres of exhibition space.

With this year's specialistHalal World Food componentattracting more than 1,000international food products toestablish a position as theworld's leading Halal foodsourcing event, Gulfood 2015provided visitors withunrivalled opportunities tosource and select from anincredible global product

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showcase, while thousands of industryprofessionals took time to review the latesttrends and innovations in food and drink,foodservice and hospitality equipment, as wellas the restaurant and cafe industry.

More than 1,000 industry professionalsalso attended three days of Gulfood LeadersEvents, which hosted the World Food SecuritySummit, the Halal Investment Conference andthe Food Franchising Forum.

White House Garden Harvests Vitamin-ARich Orange Sweet PotatoThe sweet potato was chosen to highlight itsrole in improving the nutrition and health ofmillions of children and women throughoutsub-Saharan Africa.

For the first time, this year's crop in the U.S.White House kitchen garden included orangesweet potato (OSP), a root vegetable rich invitamin A, that is becoming popular in Africa.The sweet potato was chosen to highlight itsrole in improving the nutrition and health ofmillions of children and women throughoutsub-Saharan Africa by providing essentialvitamin A.

Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is a majorpublic health problem in many countries. Itimpairs immunity, increases the risk ofillnesses such as diarrheal disease, andcauses eye damage that can lead toblindness and even death. Annually, up to500,000 preschool children go blind fromVAD, and about two-thirds will die withinmonths of going blind. In Africa, VADprevalence is estimated at 42 percentamong children under five.

The United States Agency for InternationalDevelopment (USAID) is now funding effortsto provide 285,000 Ugandan farminghouseholds not only with orange sweet potatobut also beans that are richer in iron, as partof the US Government's global hunger andfood security initiative, Feed the Future.

"Through Feed the Future, PresidentObama's landmark food security initiative, weare scaling up the use of orange sweetpotatoes in thousands of communitiesvulnerable to undernutrition and stunting,"said USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah."In the last year alone, we have helped sevenmillion farmers boost their harvests with newtechnologies like this, and reached 12.5million children to tackle undernutrition-one

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Orange fruits and vegetables,dark leafy greens, and animalproducts are good sources ofvitamin A but are not alwaysavailable, or may be tooexpensive in some regions. Inmany part of sub-SaharanAfrica, people eat largeamounts of staple foods likesweet potatoes. However, thetypes commonly eaten are

yellow and white in color and apoor source of vitamin A. Theorange varieties are extremelyrich in vitamin A and have beenadapted to growing conditionsin Africa, and to local tastes. Inaddition to being a rich sourceof vitamin A, orange sweetpotato is also high yielding,virus resistant, and droughttolerant. In Africa, the crop isalso referred to as orange-fleshed sweet potato.

Farming communities in

Uganda, where orange sweetpotato is now being grown on alarge scale as a result of USGovernment assistance, havesubstituted more than one-thirdof their traditional white andyellow sweet potatoes withorange varieties. This hashelped to ensure that largenumbers of children and womenreceive their daily needs forvitamin A. One study found thatin these communities orangesweet potato contributed tomore than half of the vitamin Aintakes of young children aged6 months to 3 years old. This isnotable because the first 1,000days of a child's life, countedfrom the start of a woman'spregnancy until the child is twoyears old, is the most criticalperiod of growth anddevelopment. All it takes is oneice-cream scoop's worth oforange sweet potato to providea young child with his or herdaily vitamin A requirement.Farmers are also able to selltheir surplus crop to earn extraincome.

Agnes Amony, a Ugandanfarmer who is part of thisproject, says: “I began feedingmy child on these nutritiousfoods following the knowledgeI attained in the recommendedfeeding practices for childrenunder five. My child begangaining weight steadily and Iam in no doubt that these foodshave saved my child's life. I amforever grateful and will neverstop feeding my child on thesefood crops.”

In the mid-1990s, USAIDplayed a seminal role inconvincing agriculturalscientists that improving yieldsof staple food crops was notenough-they also had to makethem more nutritious. VitaminA-rich OSP emerged as one ofthe first nutritionally-enhanced-

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Full attention for Case IH & STEYR The organisational changes and the enlargement of the management board announced byCNH Industrial last week aim at the full integration and further transition of the brandsIveco and FPT Industrial, thus resulting in the presentation of CNH Industrial ashomogeneous corporation in the global capital goods market. This integration givesevidence of the importance that is attached to in-company integration on the one handand the individual brands on the other. “That is the reason why I will now fully focus onleading both brands Case IH and STEYR to further growth and a successful futurewithin CNH Industrial”, explains Andreas Klauser.

Case IH and STEYR already contribute decisively to the success of CNH Industrialtoday. “As Brand President, I am looking forward to further develop both brands'potentials together with my team”, announces Andreas Klauser. “I am very pleased that,since the foundation of CNH Industrial two years ago, we have successfully finished thefirst step with the distribution and marketing sectors under my leadership in EMEA”, hesays. “As a natural evolution and to leverage the most effective balance and synergiesbetween the regions and brands, I will put a strong emphasis on the Case IH and STEYRbrands and continue the successful growth of our business”, concludes Klauser.

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and most successful-staple foodcrops to date.

Under First Lady MichelleObama, the White Housekitchen garden has beenexpanded and reinvigorated toinclude a wide range of herbs,fruits, and vegetables. It servesto educate people, especiallychildren, on the importance ofgood nutrition and the role thatvegetables and fruits can playin improving health. The sweetpotatoes that were planted inthe garden were provided byNorth Carolina State University(NCSU) and includeCovington, a variety developedat NCSU, and Beauregard, avariety developed at LouisianaState University. Beauregardhas become one of the mostpopular OSP varieties, and is

being grown as far afield asnorthern Brazil.

AEF ISOBUS Plugfest in France was best-attended everAlmost 250 attendees from 82companies and organizationsworldwide used the EuropeanFall Plugfest held by theAgricultural IndustryElectronics Foundation (AEF)in Senlis, France, to test theirISOBUS devices with eachother.

The event was hosted by theassociation of Frenchmanufacturers of agriculturalmachinery (Axema) underperfect internal conditions.Within three days a total ofmore than 2300 tests werecarried out, which again topped

the previous Plugfest by far.AEF chairman Peter van derVlugt commented: “Theincreasing number ofcompanies attending clearlyshows how rapidly theacceptance of ISOBUS isgrowing throughout the worldand underlines the significantrole that the AEF plays in agelectronics“.

The event attracted attendeesfrom Europe, North and SouthAmerica, Australia and Asia.Their testing of 156 electroniccontrols at 40 Terminalsincluding one diagnostic andone database station added upto the record number ofISOBUS terminal-implement/client combinations,along with 14 French companiesof all sizes.

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Taking place from 16-18March 2015 at the DubaiWorld Trade Centre,

AgraME, the Middle East'slargest exhibition dedicated tothe Agribusiness industry,hasseen a 40 per cent increase inexhibition floor space for the

upcoming edition due to higherdemand from exhibitors.

This demand comes mainlyfrom the Poultry and Livestockarea of the show, whichwitnessed a 62 per cent increasein visitor attendance last year.The poultry industry in the

Middle East has seen significantgrowth over the last decade dueto the expansion of the hospitalitysector, driving the country toimport poultry and livestockproducts from around the world.

While poultry imports in2013 reached 357,000 MTcompared to 360,000 MT in2012, it is expected to bounceback to 370,000 MT in 2014,and to 380,000 MT in 2015.This forecast is based onfavoring factors, includingimproved economy and theaggressive development plan setby the UAE Government for thecoming years.

This year, the three-dayevent will play host to morethan 250 agriculture, poultry,aquaculture, and horticulturebusinesses from 36 countries,and also features a dedicatedcontent offering which delvesin to the latest advances inpoultry research. The PoultryOutlook Forum, which takesplace throughout the show,gives valuable knowledge andunderstanding of the industry,with the main themes this yearcovering biosecurity, feedproduction, gut healthantibiotic use and explorationof non-chicken species formeat and eggs.

For the third year runningthe World Poultry ScienceAssociation (WPSA) are takingan active role in the delivery ofthe content, with an openingkeynote address from RoelMulder, Secretary of the WPSAbased in the Netherlands.

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poultry industry in the MiddleEast will all up for discussionwith the WPSA UAE PresidentProf Dr. Al Hadrami, who isalso the Dean of the UAEUniversity in Al Ain, kickingoff proceedings on day one.

Day two of the PoultryOutlook Forum will look atBiosecurity and DiseasePrevention Protocols includingavian flu and food bornezoonotic diseases.

While more than 5,000visitors are expected to passthrough the halls of AGRAMiddle East 2015, its partnerevent, VET Middle East alsoenjoyed remarkable success for2015, having also sold out ofexhibition space 6 weeks aheadof the opening day.

The fast-growing event forthe burgeoning Mid Eastveterinary industry has

witnessed a 71 per cent growthin visitors since 2010, and thisyear will bring together morethan 40 internationalmanufacturers and suppliers ofveterinary products andservices with a highly targetedregional audience.

Summing up the educationalplatform of the show, and heldalongside VET Middle East, isthe free-to-attend VeterinaryOutlook Forum, where leadingregional and internationalveterinary experts will discussvarious topics includingdiagnostics, therapy, andtreatment of domestic, farm andexotic animals.

Organised by the Ministry ofEnvironment and Water,AquaME, formally a sectionwithin the AgraME exhibition,is the regions first standaloneplatform dedicated to the

burgeoning aquaculture andfishing industry, and will takeplace on 16-18 March 2015 atthe Dubai Exhibition andConvention Centre. At theofficial signing last year of thepartnership between theMinistry of Environment andWater and Nor-FishingFoundation, His ExcellencyAbdelrahim Al Hammadi -Assistant Undersecretary ofSupport Services for theMinistry of Environment andWater said “We are verypleased with this partnershipwhich is a move to consolidateand encourage investment inthe aquaculture sector. Thisfalls in line with the UAE'sstrategic objectives to promotefood security andenvironmental sustainabilitycontributing to the UAE'sVision 2021.”

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IPM ESSEN REVIEW

IPM ESSEN was on coursefor success of seeminglyrecord proportions: For the

first time, 1,604 exhibitors from49 countries introduced theirinnovative products and servicesalong the entire value addedchain in horticulture at theworld's premier fair in 2015.Four days' long, everything onthe whole site at Messe Essenrevolved around the newestplant creations, improvedtechnology, trendy floristry andefficient marketing instrumentsfor the point of sale. FromJanuary 27 to 30, around 56,500trade visitors travelled to theRuhr metropolis. Thatrepresented seven percent more

guests from abroad than in 2014."We are looking back at one

of the most successful events inthe 33-years history of IPMESSEN. Never before have somany exhibitors introducedtheir innovations here as in2015 and never before did somany visitors come fromoutside Germany. Those aretop-class results," Oliver P.Kuhrt, CEO of Messe EssenGmbH, was pleased about theoutcome. At the beginning ofthe year, important stimulioriginated from IPM ESSEN.No other fair manages to bringthe protagonists in the sectortogether in such an exact-fittingand efficient way.

In 2015, IPM ESSEN wasonce again able to increase itsinternationality substantially. 43out of 100 visitors came fromabroad. This figure was still 36in 2014. With 83 percent, mostof them are at home in Europe.It was possible to record risesparticularly with regard to theguests at the fair from America(six percent of all visitors) andAsia (nine percent of allvisitors). Three quarters of thevisitors had purchasing andprocurement responsibilities. Arise could also be registered inrelation to the business dealsconcluded at the fair. More thana third placed orders for thecoming season.

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How do you see the current status of the solublefertilizers as well as its development potential? With an average annual growth rate of 1.1% pa, theWorld population will cross 10 billion mark byyear 2050. Food security is of utmost importance.To feed the growing population agriculture growthhas to increase manifolds which will result inhigher usage of novel fertilizers.

The higher level of fertilizer demand haschanged the market structure from the past whichwas dominated by straight bulk fertilizers to amarket which is now more open to novelfertilizers.

The new agricultural farmers are not sensitiveto prices but focused more on cost-benefit ratio.

Development potential� Area under drip irrigation is steadily increasing � Increase in awareness of precision farming � Fertigation being used for crops like Bt Cotton,

Vegetables, Sugarcane & fruit and vegetable crops � Increasing cost of bulk fertilizers is narrowing

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RNZ ensures the raw materials we use arevery low in chlorides/ sulphates/ sodiumcontent and monitor heavy metal contents likeArsenic, Lead, Chromium, Mercury &Cadmium which are detrimental to both soil &human health.

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What is the marketing/promotion model for solublefertilizer? Any difference against traditional fertilizer?Do you think the sales channel of seeds andagrochemicals can be shared with novel fertilizer?

Marketing/ promotion model for Novel FertilizersSoluble fertilizers are different from traditionalfertilizers. Solubles are more of concept sellingrather than product selling.

Soluble fertilizers are a good fit for Seeds andAgrochemical companies as marketing approach andproduct handling is similar to that required forsoluble fertilizers.

Which areas do you think will be the main marketsfor novel fertilizer? Do RNZ have any objects/plansin these area? The emerging economies who have challenges offeeding large populations from less land withlimitations of water & labour. South Asia, MiddleEast and Africa are one of fast growing markets inthe World for novel fertilizers. RNZ is proud to beassociated with innovative farmers on lookout forhigh efficient and effective novel fertilizers.

Could you summarize the standard you require fora distributor/partner to promote your products in anew market?

RNZ would like to have distributors/ partnerswho are keen to work on grass root levels,identify the actual needs and then proposeproducts which meet those specific needs. RNZ ispresently looking for like-minded distributorswho are committed to their markets on alongterm basis.

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Started from 1959,Kingpeng has involved ingreenhouse business more

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

Kingpeng could providedifferent kinds of greenhouses,

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

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

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


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

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

With the fast development of

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

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

BEYOND YOUR EXPECTATIONS

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

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Border Valley Trading isone of the leadingexporters of double

compressed forage products inthe Western United States.BVT succeeds in servicingmany international markets withone of the largest processingcapacities of any forageexporter in the United States.The company supplies hay andstraw products for customers inChina, Japan, South Korea,United Arab Emirates, and TheKingdom of Saudi Arabiaamongst other markets in Asiaand the GCC Region.

BVT supports theircustomers through twoprocessing facilities located inCalifornia's most productivefarming regions, the Imperialand San Joaquin Valleys. Thesefacilities are strategicallylocated near the busy ports ofLong Beach/Los Angeles andOakland. From which, BVT'sexports include hays and strawsof: alfalfa, bermuda grass, kleingrass, sudan grass and timothy.

Combined with their technicalfeed division, farmingoperations, cattle feeding,logistics services andenvironmental initiatives,Border Valley Trading and itsaffiliated companies, have over25 years of experience inbuilding reputableagribusinesses that can meet thedemands of an internationalmarketplace.

Border Valley's processingfacilities offers variouspackaging options to facilitatethe various needs of theirinternational foragecustomers. BVT is able tooffer double compressedbales as small as 25kg and asheavy as 450 kg, withmultiple packaging options tomeet the needs of their endusers. The locations of theirtwo plants also allows BVTto procure forage productsfrom areas out side ofCalifornia such as Arizona,Nevada, Oregon and Idaho.This further increases the

bevy of forage options forinternational customers.

This growing companycombines all of theaforementioned with its verycapable Border Valley.

BVL is charged withcoordinating containertransportation to origin ports,ocean freight to destinationports, as well as alldocumentation required for theshipment to various exportmarkets. BVL has the capabilityto move product virtuallyanywhere.

Border Valley Trading iscontinually striving to providethe best product possible totheir customers in an evergrowing number of markets.The company supplies dairies,cattle yards, and various animalranches around the world withquality feed. Any customer,supplier, or employee willagree that Border ValleyTrading is, as their mottostates, “A Commitment to Safe,Quality Feed”.

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THE COMPANYSUPPLIES HAY ANDSTRAW PRODUCTS

FOR CUSTOMERS INCHINA, JAPAN,SOUTH KOREA,

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Conclusionso CreAMINO®

supplementation significantlyimproved hatchability and totalfertility of eggs in broilerbreeders and also theperformance of their progeny.o Based on the results of thistrial, a CreAMINO®

supplementation of 0.10 %optimized reproductive traits ofbroiler breeders as well as feedconversion ratio of their progeny.

Introduction and ObjectiveCreAMINO® is the innovativeform of guanidinoacetic acid(GAA) an amino acid derivativeand natural precursor of creatine.Creatine, known in the form ofcreatine monohydrate in athletes'nutrition plays a vital role in

energy metabolism, particularlyof muscle cells. Creatine issynthesized from GAA in theliver, which itself is synthesizedfrom arginine and glycine in thekidney. Creatine can be classifiedas conditionally essential nutrientas in fast growing animals thedemand cannot fully becompensated by de novo-synthesis. It is estimated that onethird of demand needs to besupplied from feed.

Broiler breeders (parents andgrandparents) commonlyreceive vegetable diets whichare free of creatine as plants donot contain creatine. Creatine isneeded by the animal for as areservoir of high-energyphosphate groups to assure theenergy supply (in the form ofATP) in muscle cells. Asvegetable diets supply nocreatine, and as stated above denovo synthesis only covers aproportion of this demand,supplementation with a creatinesource is indicated.

With regard to the embryodevelopment it is clear that it istotally dependent on the nutrientswhich are available in the egg atthe time of laying (Araujo et al.,1970). Eggs contain quite lowlevels of creatine (Ramirez et al.,1970 and Murakami et al., 2013)but during incubation thesynthesis of creatine steadilyincreases as indicated by anincreasing activity of the key-enzyme arginine-glycineamidinotranserase. This leads toan increasing creatine content inthe whole embryo and after 6days of incubation creatine canbe detected in the embryo(Ramirez et al., 1970). The de-

novo synthesis of creatinerequires arginine, glycine andenergy. Thus, the question arisesif the supplementation of acreatine source to breeder feedmight have an effect on theperformance of the parents,embryos and progeny as it mightrelieve the metabolism andenhance the cell's energytransport and buffering capacity.

Creatine and itsphosphorylated form,phosphocreatine, play animportant role for cellularenergy storage, buffering andtransport. In all living cellsadenosine tri-phosphate (ATP)is the universal energy currency.Phosphocreatine serves as adynamic reservoir of highenergy phosphate. It buffers theATP/ADP ratio in the cell fromrapid fluctuations that would bedeleterious to all energyconsuming functions of the cell.The chicken embryo is totallydependent on ATP synthesis tosupport the energy demandinggrowth and hatching process(Molenaar, 2010).

Research trials and Customerevaluations have consistentlyshown that CreAMINO®

significantly improves broilerperformance. However, there isa lack of information about theuse of CreAMINO® on theperformance of broiler breedersand its effect on their progeny.The aim of this trial, conductedat the University of Sao Paulo(Brazil) by Araujo andcoworkers was to investigatethe effect of CreAMINO® onthe reproductive traits of broilerbreeders and performance oftheir progenies.

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Material and MethodsBreeder trialOne hundred and twenty broilerbreeders (Cobb 500) were used ina 10 week trial period between 50and 60 weeks of age. Birds wereallocated in a completelyrandomized design to 5 dietarytreatments supplemented withCreAMINO® at different levels(0.00 %, 0.04 %,

0.08 %, 0.12 % and 0.16 %),with six replicates per treatmentand four broiler breeders per pen.During the whole experimentalperiod, the broiler breedersreceived a diet based on corn andsoybean meal formulated to meetthe recommendations ofRostagnoet al. (2011).

CreAMINO® was added to thebasal diet (Table 1) replacing theinert. The different levels ofCreAMINO® are shown in Table2. The feed as mash was providedin grams per day following therecommendation of the CobbBreeder Management Guide.Hens were twice artificiallyinseminated in week 60 andsettable eggs were collected for a10-d period. The secondinsemination occurred 4 daysafter the first insemination.Semen was collected fromroosters (not fed withCreAMINO®) using theabdominal massage method.Semen was pooled and sperm cellconcentration determined toensure all hens were inseminatedwith the same number and volumeof sperm cells. Number of eggsplaced in the incubator according tothe different treatments: 125 (T1),121 (T2), 128 (T3), 128 (T4) and121 (T5). Egg production, fertility,hatchability of eggs and mortalityof embryo were evaluated. The datawere analyzed using the GLMprocedure form SAS (2009) and thesignificant differences amongtreatments were compared by theTukey's test. Pen was considered asreplicate.

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Progeny trialThree hundred and sixty one-day old male broiler chickensoriginating from the broilerbreeders fed with differentlevels of CreAMINO® wereused. They were allocated in acompletely randomized designusing 5 treatments with 6replicates of 12 birds per pen,each. The diets for theprogenies (Table 3) were basedon corn and soybean meal, withno added CreAMINO® andformulated to meet therecommendation of Rostagnoetal. (2011). The feed (in mashform) and drinking water wereprovided ad libitum.Environmental conditionsduring the trial wereappropriated to the birdsfollowing breeder's

recommendation.Weight gain, feed intake and

feed conversion were calculatedfor the entire trial period (1 to 42days). At the end ofexperimental period, three birdsper pen with average pen weightwere selected to measure thecarcass yield, breast meat yieldand leg meat yield.

Results and DiscussionPerformance of broilerbreedersThere were no effects of thetreatments on egg production andembryo mortality. However,fertility (P < 0.07) and hatchability(P < 0.05) improved significantlywith increasing supplementationof CreAMINO (Table 4). Asupplementation of 0.08 % ofCreAMINO optimized fertility

and hatchability. Increasing thedietary level of CreAMINO® inquail feed resulted in a significantlinear increase (P < 0.05) of theGAA, creatine and creatininecontent of eggs (Murakami et al.,2013). This clearly shows thatGAA is successfully absorbed byquails and that there is a carry-over into the egg. GAA is usedto synthetize creatine which isindicated by the increasingcreatine levels in the eggs.Murakami et al. (2013) furtherreported that a CreAMINOsupplementation significantly (P< 0.05) improved the hatchabilityand fertility improved which iswell in line with the actual study.Even though the creatineconcentration in the eggs hasn'tbeen determined in this study, itcan be assumed that the

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CreAMINO® supplementationincreased the creatine content inthe eggs and the utilization ofthis nutrient by embryosimproved the hatchability in thisstudy, too.

According to Molennar(2010), the bird embryo totallydependents on ATP synthesis tofulfill the energy demand duringthe growth and hatchingprocess. CreAMINO®, asprecursor of creatine, whensupplemented to the diet,increased the creatine content inthe egg contributing to the ATPavailability to meet the need ofthe embryonic metabolism andas consequence, CreAMINO®improvesthe hatchability.Ramirez et al (1970) showedthat the development of thechicken embryos during theincubation period has a need forcreatine. The authors found alow concentration of creatine inthe egg, indicating that thecontent of arginine and glycinein the egg and the activity of theenzyme arginine-glycineamidinotransferase can beimportant to synthesize creatinein the body of the chickenembryo in order to support itsdevelopment during the hatchingprocess. This result suggests that

the embryo might have a highenzymatic demand for creatinesynthesis in the presence ofarginine and glycine in the egg.

The improvement in fertilitywith increasingsupplementation might berelated to the fact that creatineis used by the spermatozoa.Creatine improves the flagellamotility and therewith itimproves the process of gainingaccess to the ovum (Lee et al.,1988 and Carneiro, 2011).Broiler breeders usually have ahigh aggregated value in thepoultry production chain.However, any factor that canincrease the number of broilerchicken produced will certainlyresult in higher profitability ofthe sector. The increase innumber of broiler chickens isconsidered an industry goal.However, the introduction ofnew nutritional technologies,for example, CreAMINO® inbroiler breeder feed, seems tobe of big interest to the sector.According to Araujo et al.(2010), several studies havebeen conducted to identifythose nutrients that provide bestproduction of eggs and alsobest egg hatchability. It is wellknown that the embryo

development depends on thenutrients deposited in the eggs.However, the result of this trialshow that CreAMINO®, aprecursor of creatine, might beclassified as a conditionalessential nutrient for broilerbreeders that are usually fedvegetable diets which are freeof any creatine source.

Performance and carcasscharacteristics of progenyAll progeny which originatedfrom broiler breeders which hadbeen fed diets with different levelsof CreAMINO® were fed thesame diets without CreAMINO®

during the whole trial.Nevertheless, CreAMINO®

supplementation of the parent'sfeed significantly (P < 0.05)improved the feed conversion ofthe progeny up to 0.08 %CreAMINO® in the diet (Table5). This result might be explainedby findings of Murakamiet al.(2013), where CreAMINO®

supplementation increased thecreatine content in eggs of meat-type quail breeders as well as thecreatine content in breast muscleof newborn progeny. Furthermore,myoblast fusion is essential formuscle development, postnatalgrowth and muscle repair after

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injury. O'Connor et al. (2008) showed that creatinetreatment enhanced cell fusion in a creatine kinase(CK)-dependent manner suggesting that ATPconsuming reactions are replenished through thePCr/CK system. The findings implicate roles forPCras high-energy phosphate buffer in the fusionof multiple cell types including muscle andsperm/oocyte. In conclusion this work showed thatmuscle development is enhanced in the presenceof increased PCr. Thus, one can hypothesize that inthis trial the increased levels of creatine in the eggmight have increased the myogenisis of theembryo resulting in more muscle cells at day ofhatch. This might partly explain the increasedFCR of the progeny as they might have had anincreased capacity for muscle growth. Whenexpressing the muscle weight (breast and legmeat yield) relative to the carcass weight (Table6), there is an increase with increasingCreAMINO® supplementation (59.4, 62.4, 61.2,60.5 and 61.4 %), which underpins theaforementioned assumptions. There was nodifference in feed intake and weight gain betweentreatments (Table 5).

There was also no significant difference incarcass characteristics (Table 6).

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� New Holland Business Director to speak atGlobal Forum for Innovations in Agriculture

� A stand to showcase New Holland's solutionsfor sustainable agriculture

� T6050 tractor on display delivers class leadingperformance and reliability

� H8040 Speedrower® self-propelled windrowerstands out for its power and capacityNew Holland will participate in the

forthcoming Global Forum for Innovations inAgriculture, which will be held in Abu Dhabifrom the 9th to the 11th of March 2015, where it

will illustrate the role of mechanisation insustainable agriculture. This second edition ofthe event aims to be the world's largestshowcase of sustainable agriculture involvingmajor players, NGOs, development agencies,

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research institutions and innovators from aroundthe globe.

New Holland Business Director to speak atGlobal Forum for Innovations in AgricultureOn the first day of the event, New Holland willtake part in the Global ClimateSmart AgricultureSummit, where Federico Bellotto, BusinessDirector Middle East and Africa, will speakduring the afternoon session on FinancingClimate-smart Agriculture. He will talk about theimportant role of mechanisation in supporting a

smooth transition to sustainable farmingand the opportunities itpresents for cost efficiency.This topic is central to NewHolland's Clean EnergyLeader strategy, which drives

all its activities and aims to offer farmers aroundthe world the widest choice of accessiblesolutions that improve efficiency andproductivity, while respecting the environment.

New Holland to showcase its solutions forsustainable agricultureNew Holland will also be present at the event'sexhibition with a 120 square metre standfeaturing a product display, videos of the brand'swide offering and displays about sustainableagriculture. Visitors will be able to appreciatefirst-hand the qualities of the products on display,a T6000 Series tractor and a Speedrower®

windrower, which are very well suited tosustainable farming. A team of qualified productspecialists will be on the stand to explain thepotential of mechanisation - and in particularNew Holland's equipment and technologies - forfarms to adopt sustainable farming practicessuccessfully and profitably.

In addition, a corner of the stand will bededicated to New Holland's participation to theMilan Expo 2015. The event's theme, 'Feeding

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the planet. Energy for life', will provide NewHolland a perfect platform to present its vision offarming and show how the brand is preparing fora sustainable future of agriculture in itsSustainable Farm Pavilion.

T6050 Delta tractor on display delivers classleading performance and reliabilityNew Holland's T6000 Series tractors, rangingfrom 112 to 165 horsepower, combine raw powerwith superior control and the ultimate flexibility -customers can choose from a wide range ofconfigurations, from the value package of theDelta models to the latest electronic conveniencesof the Delta They are a natural choice forlivestock, arable and contracting applications.

The T6050 Delta on display delivers top-of-the-line versatility and performance. Theadvanced productivity boosting features includeadvanced two-valve engines with mechanical fuelinjection, fixed displacement hydraulic system,12x12 Synchro Command™ transmission, andmechanical draft control

H8040 Speedrower® self-propelled windrowerstands out for its power and capacityThe New Holland H8040 Speedrower self-propelled windrowers deliver unmatched power

and operational capacity. They run a powerfulfour-cylinder turbocharged engine that delivers upto 126 horsepower, getting the job done with ease.This highly responsive, fuel-efficient engine,combined with the capacious 454-litre fuel tank,enables the H8040 windrowers to remain in thefield long hours without refueling. The cabsuspension and independent rear axle suspensionprovide an extra smooth ride and speed in allterrains, reducing operator fatigue. Productivity isfurther raised by the independent hydraulic headerflotation system and the windrow shieldadjustment that give the operator superior headerin-cab control.

New Holland offers a large selection of draperand sicklebar headers, ranging from 3.73 to 11 m,including the 4.95 m 16HS sicklebar headerwhich is very suitable for cutting and windrowingalfalfa crops. Combined with a H8040 windrower,the reliable Haybine® HS Series is recognised forsmooth, clean and time-proven alfalfa cuttingwhich ensures up to 9 cuts per year.

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The world is demandingmore from farms.According to FAO's

latest projections, by 2050 theworld needs to produce 60%more food to feed a populationthat is expected to rise above 9billion.

“This evolution representstremendous challenges andopportunities for the Gulf area,where the demands onagriculture are rising at a fastpace, driven by growing foodconsumption trends andsustained by local governments'investments,” says MarcoRaimondo, Case IH's newBusiness Director for Africaand the Middle East. Thisrecent appointment is part ofthe undergoing evolution of thebrand that follows the creationof parent company CNHIndustrial N.V in September2013. Stepping up from hisprevious positions of MarketingDirector for Africa and the

Middle East and then SalesResponsible for East andCentral Africa, Raimondobrings to the new role front-lineexperience and deepunderstanding of the region.

“The pursuit of higherproductivity and the slow butsteady transition fromsubsistence farming todiversified agriculture aredriving the growth of theagricultural equipment sectorin our region, as confirmed bythe positive results weachieved in 2014," addsRaimondo.

Since its foundation in 1842in Racine (USA), Case IH hasbeen at the forefront of themechanization process and akey contributor to thetransformation of agriculture,gaining a worldwide leadershipin the agricultural equipmentindustry.

“Case IH is achievingimportant results in the Gulf

area where we have alreadyleading positions in the UnitedArab Emirates and where weare committed to further expandour presence in the near future,”Raimondo points out.

Equipment solutions forfarms of all sizesSpeaking about the company'sfuture plans within the region,Raimondo observes: “We intendto further strengthen ourcompany's position as a full-linerof agricultural equipment withnew product launches in 2015.”

Case IH is constantlyinvesting in farmingtechnologies and is able to

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provide a complete line ofagricultural equipment to meetthe demands of a highlydiversified customer base.

“On the tractors side, unitsbelow 100 horsepower stillrepresent the most importantsegment in terms of volumesbut there are growing trends forbig tractors too,” saysRaimondo.

Case IH commercializes awide offering of tractors from55 to 608 hp, starting from theentry level JXT, JX Straddleand Farmall JX Series. Theseall-purpose tractors perfectlymatch the renowned Case IHquality with the robustness andthe ease of maintenance neededby small farmers. The companyhas also a long-establishedreputation for powerful, high-performance tractors, which

include the flagship Steiger theMagnum Series, recentlyawarded "Tractor of the Year2015" and "Machine of theYear 2015" — both awardsunder the Tractor XL categoryand renowned Puma Series.

The Puma tractors feature allthe strengths needed in everyfarming operation: highestproductivity, ease of operation,cost-effectiveness and enhancedcomfort. With intercooledcommon-rail diesel enginesranging from 142 to 224 hp, thesetractors offer outstandingperformance with reduced fuelconsumption. Even the heaviestimplement can be operated withease thanks to the powerfulhydraulic system that offersprecise control and the best-in-class lift capacity up to 10,460 kg.The Puma tractors can bespecified with the new generationof continuously variable (CVT)transmissions. Thesetransmissions are engineered todeliver the right amount of power

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GROWING DEMAND FORFOOD REQUIRES A BOOSTIN AGRICULTURALPRODUCTION / THEEQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS OFCASE IH ARE WELLPOSITIONED TO MEET THENEED OF FARMS OF ALLSIZES / PLANS TO EXPANDTHE PRODUCT OFFERINGAND THE NETWORK

for every operation, from primarytillage, cultivation and drilling totransport, and are muchappreciated by large and corporatefarms throughout the Gulf.

Case IH Axial-Flow®

combines have earned a leadingposition in the rotary combineharvester market. “In countriesdemanding for highlyproductive combines, Case IHplays an important rolewherever large-scale andcorporate farms are present”explains Raimondo.

The company complementsits offering with a complete lineof balers, tillage and seedingequipment, hay and foragemachinery, sprayers, precisionfarming technologies as well asspecialized machines such ascotton pickers and the industry-leading Austoft® 8000 Seriessugarcane harvesters.

Scaling up agribusiness in the GulfThe Gulf's economicperformance over the lastdecade has been remarkableand, despite the fact that this isthe most water-scarce and dry

region in the world, agricultureplays an important role.

“In Saudi Arabia, theagricultural development hasbeen impressive,” addsRaimondo. “The country hashad the strength to convertlarge desert areas intocultivable land thanks to majorirrigation projects and largescale mechanization,implemented by thegovernment with the combinedeffort of the private sector. As aresult, the Kingdom of SaudiArabia can now declare to beself-sufficient in a number ofagricultural and dairyproducts.”

“In countries like Iraq, thegrowth expectations for theagricultural sector show bigpotential too,” says Raimondo.“At the same time, the scarcityof water and arable land inother areas of the ArabianPeninsula is pushing countriesto increasingly invest inagriculture overseas in order tosecure enough food for theirgrowing populations.”

As a geographicallydiversified manufacturer of

agricultural equipment with abroad network of dealers, CaseIH is able to provide customersin each market with equipment,technical support and servicesthat meet their specificrequirements.

Strengthening the networkAware that its success goeshand in hand with the selectionof the right local partner foreach country, Case IH isintensifying its distributionactivities.

We look forward tosupporting the Gulf's greatpotential and its growingdemand for agriculturalequipment with the Case IHproduct portfolio. We have alsoplans to further strengthen ournetwork geographically to beeven closer to our customersthroughout the region.”

Today, Case IH operates inthe Gulf with an expandingnetwork of 4 distributors and 9outlets, which covers 4countries and provides qualifiedsales support and training aswell as effective parts andtechnical support.

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CROWDS TURN OUT FOR SOUTH POLEEXPEDITION TRACTOR HOMECOMING!

Rapturous welcome forMF 5610 on return toBeauvais Birthplace

after 28-day 5000 km Antarcticadventure.

Massey Ferguson, aworldwide brand of AGCO(NYSE:AGCO), reports that theMF 5610 tractor whichspearheaded the gruellingAntarctica2 expedition to theSouth Pole in Decemberreceived a hero's welcome onits return home to the FrenchCity of Beauvais.

Crowds turned out to honourthe tractor at specialhomecoming ceremonies held atthe AGCO manufacturing plant

where it was designed and builtand at the Town Hall whereMadame Caroline Cayeux,Mayor of Beauvais welcomed itback on behalf of the City.

Special guests at theceremonies were theAntarctica2 Expedition'sAmbassador and Lead Driver,Manon Ossevoort, LeadMechanic, Nicolas Bachelet andCameraman, Simon Foster. Intaking Manon safely to theSouth Pole, the MF 5610 notonly helped her realise her 12-year dream to drive a tractor 'tothe end of the world,' but alsobecame the first standard farmtractor equipped with tyres to

reach the Geographic SouthPole overland.

At the Beauvais plant,Manon officially handed backthe tractor's keys to RichardMarkwell, Vice President andManaging Director MasseyFerguson Europe, Africa andMiddle-East, who hadpreviously presented them toher on 29 July, 2014. “We areall so proud of our tractor andthe incredible achievement ofManon and her Antarctica2team,” said Richard. “Ourwarmest congratulations ontheir courage and theirdetermination as well as, ofcourse, their belief in the

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Massey Ferguson brand.Manon's challenge to us toaccompany her on herexpedition was one which wewere willing to accept andalways confident to win. Ourtractor had a job to do and itdelivered.”

“Employees here at MasseyFerguson along with a globalaudience of millions followedthe team's battle across the iceas news of their exploitsunfolded like an adventurestory each day. It was excitingand inspiring to see one of thetractors designed and built inthis factory making bothhistory and headlines aroundthe world.”

Thanking Massey Fergusonfor believing in her dream andsupporting the expedition withthe supply of the MF 5610,Manon said: “It's feels good todeliver the tractor safely backto its home. We drove it hardfor 28 days across 5000 kmand, overall, clocked up 760hours engine running time -that's more than many farmswould do in two years ofnormal work. Throughout, itwas strong, steady and sure - atribute to the MF staff whodesign and build the machineshere at Beauvais. Thank youfor letting me borrow yourbrilliant tractor!”

After ceremonies at the bothmain factory and the Beauvais2 cab assembly line, the tractormade its way under policeescort to the Beauvais TownHall plaza to be greeted byCaroline Cayeux, Mayor ofBeauvais

“I know I speak for all ourcitizens in Beauvais when I saythat we are brimming withpride to see a tractor producedhere reach the South Pole.What an accomplishment!” theMayor remarked. “Massey

Ferguson is an industrial icon inour City and the Antarctica2achievement is a true testimonyto the skills and knowhow ofthe employees at AGCOMassey Ferguson in Beauvais.Bravo and congratulations fromus all.”

AGCO's Beauvaismanufacturing facility is thelargest producer and exporter offarm machinery in France.Employing 2200 people, thefactory exports 85% ofproduction to 70 countries.Average annual output is16,500 tractors ranging from 80to 400 horsepower. The factoryhas recently been nominated byAGCO to produce a new rangeof tractors - the cab version ofthe MF Global Series - from2016 which will add anestimated further 2500 tractorsto its annual output. Since2010, more than 300 millioneuros have been invested at theplant to boost quality,productivity andcompetitiveness.

The 110hp MF 5610 usedon the South Pole trek is astandard farm tractor specially-prepared by Massey FergusonBeauvais engineers to addprotection against the freezingtemperatures and exposedterrain.

The Antarctica2 missiontook 17 days to reach theSouth Pole and 11 days toretrace its frozen tracks back tobase at Novo Runway on theAntarctic coast. Challenged bysome of the most ruggedterrain and hostile conditionson the planet, the punishingroute across the ice left thetractor and team battered,bruised but unbowed. Thetraverse took them throughdangerous crevasse fields,steep climbs and exceptionallydemanding surface conditions -

ranging from solid 'ice-waves'to deep soft snow. All this inan environment of constantbiting cold which, at one pointin the mountains at altitude of3400m, dropped to minus 56degrees C with wind chill.

Antarctica2 is the secondexpedition to the South Pole byMassey Ferguson tractor. Thefirst was undertaken byexplorer Sir Edmund Hillarywho successfully reached thePole in 1958 with a fleet ofspecially adapted FergusonTE20 tractors fitted with tracks.

Reaching the Pole on 9thDecember, the 2014 Antarctica2team reported their historicnews: “This is South 90 - as farSouth as anybody can go. It'sunbelievable - at the South Polethere is a red Massey Fergusontractor!”

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Coir is a natural, andrenewable resourceproduced from mature

coconut husks. Coconut fiber isa coarse material obtained fromthe husk surrounding thecoconut seed.

RIOCOCO coir substrate

products originate from SriLanka, a beautiful Island in theIndian Ocean with millions ofcoconut trees. RIOCOCO coirsubstrate was introduced in2004, through many years ofextensive testing, research anddevelopment combined withcustomer feedbacks. Carefullyselected raw materials areblended together to producehighest quality coir substratesfor low, medium and high-techgreenhouse operations aroundthe world to grow variety ofhydroponics and none-hydroponics vegetables,flowers, herbs and many othertype of plants.

RIOCOCO coir islightweight and can becompressed into a variety ofshapes. RIOCOCO coir hasexcellent porosity and waterholding capacity, which can bechanged according to croprequirements by blendingdifferent grades of coir. It hasideal organic characteristics forgreenhouse plant production.It's a 100% organic,

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Currently, tomatoes,cucumbers, bell peppers, chilipeppers, egg plants andstrawberries are grownhydroponically in customblended RIOCOCO coirsubstrate. These productionsystems include low and high-tech greenhouses and nurserycontainer systems. RIOCOCOproducts consist of differentblends based on therequirements of specific croptypes and the duration of thecrop cycle.These custom mixeshave a well balance waterholding capacity and air filterporocity properties.

A major consideration ingrowing coir media is themethod of irrigation.RIOCOCO coir is also a moreforgiving medium. If the growermakes a small mistake withirrigating, visible effect in thecrop can be seen in any climate.With RIOCOCO however, itstill can easily correct beforeseeing a negative result in the

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There are no differences infertilization for plants grown inRIOCOCO coir productscompared to other growingmedia apart from the nutrientadjustments. Since RIOCOCOcoir holds water much betterthan other organic substrates,less water needs to be appliedand it is readily available to theplants. This is a very importerfactor in the greenhouses forthe Middle East region.

In general, during the summerdrain percentages of 20 to 30percent can be obtained. Duringthe winter, less water has to be

applied. A good method ofcontrolling irrigation is to use aweight scale and work with a drydown of 10% to 20% (percent) inthe coir slabs.

RIOCOCO coir slabs can beproduced at any length, width andheight to match any productionsystem and crop type. RIOCOCOcan also make special blends forany climate and greenhousecondition. For long term crops, animportant factors are theuniformity, consistency,controllability of the coir mix andthe stability of the plasticwrapping around the slabs.

When you take a closer look

at all of the coir that isavailable around the world,there are a lot of referencesamongst them. RIOCOCO wasone of the coir substrates thatreally expand out forconsistency, uniformity and theright mix for your greenhousetype.

Our customer service andfurther investment inknowledge, relationship andgrower support throughout thegrowing process. Riococobrings in the knowledge ofgrowing medium to 6continents around the worldand the Middle East region.

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Nutriplus Commodities

FZCO is one of the

leading international

commodities trading companies

in the feed ingredients and raw

material supply in the Middle

East.

Based in Dubai, Nutriplus is

involved in trading, indenting

and representing for international

exporters and reputed producers

of feed commodities in the USA

and Europe etc.

“Our major customers are the

end users in Livestock farms,

Poultry farms, Feed mills in the

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman,

Jordan, Qatar and Kuwait for

more than a decade”, says

Nurtriplus Managing Director

Mohammed Haneef, a Qualified

and Professional Management

Accountant who founded and

owned the business since the

year 2004.

“Based on our experience,

history and the performance, we

are committed to expand our

business from large commercial

integrated farm supply chain to

more on value added products to

reach our supply service to small

household farmers who need to

care even a single cow. The

concept of a Happy Cow to a

Happy Farmer”, he adds.

"Currently we are adding new

market to Sudan, Iran, Iraq,

Yemen, Egypt and India. Our

recent participations at trade

shows of these countries made

our market entry more viable".

"The major feed raw

materials and ingredients we

supply are Amino Plus Soy by

pass Protien, Megalac Rumen

Protected Fat, DDGS (Distillery

Dried Grains), Corn Gluten

Meal, Whole cotton seed, Sugar

beet pulp pellet, Soya bean Meal,

Yellow corn, Feed barley, Fish

meal etc.

“The introduction of BCF

Technology, Ultra Sound and X-

Ray equipment in the end of

2014 achieved great acceptance

from our farm, veterinary and

animal health sectors. In the

poultry and livestock sectors, we

successfully launched All Natural

Flies control barrier for repel and

kill flies in the barn and poultry

house. Entry as a amino acid

supplier at the end of 2014, we

got a remarkable opportunity to

supply our newly launched DL-

Methonine and L-Lysine for the

poultry sector”. “Proven result

has been shown for the growth

and performance of broiler farms

in the poultry sector.

Our special program of 2015

is to introduce specialized

additives, supplements, Vet

accessories for farm and feed

industry. Some of the selective

products we started already and

adding as our new innovation are

Bio-Chlor for Rumen

Fermentation, Trace Mineral

ingredients such as Magnesium

Oxide, Sodium bi carbonate

buffer etc”.

“Our goal as a total farm and

feed supporting service, we are

in the diversification of value

added product such as Milking

Parlour, Diary Processing

Accessories and Tools for

Mobile Milking Machine,

Dehoner, Shearing Clipper and

Critical Spare parts and

replacements”

“Nutriplus Commodities has

been diversified its business in

Speciality Fine Food sectors

since 2005. EMIRATES

GOURMET GENERAL

TRADING LLC - Dubai,

established in 2005 is involved in

the import and distribution of

gourmet finefoods, speciality

foods and supplies to major

hyper markets, deli stores, star

hotels and catering supplies for

Airline etc.”. he concludes.

Specialist inFeed Raw

Materials &Ingredients

Nutriplus Commodities FZCO

Expansion oninnovative additives,supplements, Farm

Equipment, Tools andconcept of unique Dairy

and Poultry supplyChains.

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POWER AND SIMPLICITY PUT IN MOTION.PUMA CVTOver the last two centuries our drive has always been to increase the productivity and effi ciency of our customers. Today, Case IH still continues to lead this revolution with pioneering continuously variable transmission technology, available on the Puma 180 and 225 models.

SMART TECHNOLOGY TO SAVE YOU MONEY. APM - Automatic

ProductivityManagement - works behind the

scenes to reduce fuel consumption. By coordinating the engine, transmission and PTO with the Multicontroller and travel pedal, you get the ideal balance of fuel effi ciency and power.

INTUITIVE – SIMPLE – INTEGRATED.The Multicontroller and the ICP intuitive

control panel plus AFS Pro 300™ or AFS Pro 700™ touch screen monitor integrate all the tractor’s functions into the armrest. Feedback from customers clearly indicates that the Puma CVT is equipped with controls that are the easiest to understand and operate.

INCREASED EFFICIENCY.HIGHER RETURNS. The highly effi cient continuously variable

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