Gulf Agriculture (Sept-Oct) 2015)

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UAE IMPORTED 30% OF OF FLOWERS, PLANTS AND TREES BROUGHT INTO THE GCC PAGE 20

LODDER OFFERS QUALITY ROOTSTOCKS PAGE 23

SAUDI ARABIA EMERGES AS LEADING EXPORTER OF AGRICULTURE AND DAIRY PRODUCTS PAGE 24

ALYASEEN AGRI. AT THE FOREFRONT OF SAUDI AGRICULTURE PAGE 25

TABREED: SHOWCASES ITS DISTINCTIVE FEATURES FOR GREENHOUSES AND POULTRY IN SAUDI AGRO 2015 PAGE 26

WANGARA HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES EXPANDS PAGE 30

SPECIAL ORGANIC FERTILIZERS FERTIPLUS® FOR CITRUS, OLIVE, POTATO AND COFFEE PAGE 32

CONTROL OF THE RED PALM WEEVIL PAGE 38

NEW HOLLAND AGRICULTURE TS6 SERIES TRACTORS PAGE 46

ALL THE WORKING POWER OF A TRUE MULTI-TASKER PAGE 50

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UAE fertilizer industry grows by 51% in thelast decade, says GPCAAt 5 million tons, the UAE's fertilizer market hasgrown by more than 50% in the last ten years,according to the Gulf Petrochemicals andChemicals Association (GPCA).

“Despite the cyclical nature of commodityproducts and economic challenges, the fertilizerindustry in the United Arab Emirates has seenimpressive growth in the last decade,” said Dr.Abdulwahab Al- Sadoun, Secretary General,GPCA. “The sector's stable growth capacity,steady sales and rising employment not onlymakes valuable contributions to the Emiratieconomy, but also ticks several boxes in thecountry's Vision 2021 plans.”

The UAE accounts for the third largest share offertilizer production in the GCC, according to the

GPCA's Fertilizers Indicators report. Fertilizersproducers manufactured 5 million tons of productsin 2014, up from 3.2 million tons in 2004.

Meanwhile, fertilizer capacity in the ArabianGulf grew to 40.8 million tons in 2014, a 3.8%increase from the previous year, earning revenuesof US$6.5 billion, according to the report.

An export- oriented industry, the UAE's fertilizerindustry also earned sizable revenues in 2014.

“As more than half of fertilizers produced inthe UAE is exported to diverse markets aroundthe world, manufacturers of this commodity alsoearned US$653 million in revenues,” continuedDr. Al- Sadoun.

Looking ahead, the GCC's fertilizermanufacturers can look into diversifying theirproduct portfolio to include specialty fertilizers,advises the GPCA. To date, only 396,000 tons ofspeciality fertilizers are currently produced in theGCC, notably from UAE- based companies likeADFERT and RNZ Group.

“Specialty fertilizers have unique qualities thatdefine them against urea have innovativecharacteristics that yield a higher return in theglobal marketplace and therefore result in greaterreturns for the producer and the good news is thatthe UAE has already demonstrated that it canmanufacture this valuable product.”

The topic of innovation will be a key focus atthe upcoming GPCA Fertilizer Convention. Heldof the theme of “Innovating for growth: Ensuringan efficient, sustainable future”, the conference willshed light on how the GCC's fertilizer industry cancontribute to global food security while embracingan environmentally sustainable future.

UAE Ministry of Environment and Waterorganizes seminar on 'Organic Agriculture'The UAE Ministry of Environment and Waterrecently organized a public awareness workshopon 'Organic Agriculture' in cooperation withDubai-based Children's City. The workshoptargeted children aged between 7 and 12 years toraise awareness about different environmentalareas, especially organic agriculture.

According to Eng. Aisha Mohamed AlAbdooli, Director of Education and AwarenessDepartment, Ministry of Environment and Water,the Ministry is working within the framework ofthe National Environmental Education andAwareness Strategy 2015-2021 launched duringthe 18th National Environment Day. She statedthat hosting the workshop in collaboration withthe Children's City complements the first goal of

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the Strategy to educate Emiratiyouth about a sustainablefuture. One of the mainelements of the UAE'senvironmental conservationpolicies is to raise awarenessamong new generations to helpmodify human behaviortowards natural resources.

Eng. Aisha said that theworkshop on 'OrganicAgriculture' is considered amotivational step towardsenvironmental conservation asit educates children on theimportance of adopting theorganic agriculture system andits contributions in protectingnatural resources. She addedthat the simplified explanationof the mechanism of this systemwill help children to learn moreabout the styles and techniquesthat can be used to preserve theenvironment.

During the workshop, asimple and enjoyableexplanation was provided aboutorganic agriculture, showingthat this kind of productiondoes not use chemical materialssuch as fertilizers, manures,pesticides, growth regulators,hormones, preservatives, andanimal feed. It relies solely onthe use of natural means ofproduction such as theagricultural cycle of crops andnatural fertilizers producedfrom plant residues and animalmanure to improve the soil.

The National EnvironmentalEducation and AwarenessStrategy is based on six keyobjectives that were developedaccording to internationalstandards and the expectationsof the parties concerned. It isaimed at educating the youth ofthe UAE towards a sustainablefuture and strengthening thecommunity's commitment tosustainability andenvironmental protection. In

addition, the Strategyencourages the activeparticipation of enterprises andeconomic sectors in movingtowards environmentalsustainability and educatesGovernments and keystakeholders on environmentalissues. The synergy andeffectiveness of outreach andenvironmental education in theUAE as well as efficientcapacity-building will enablethe effective implementation ofthe National EnvironmentalEducation and AwarenessStrategy.

UAE Ministry of Environmentand Water visits Japan,China & Taiwan to learnmodern agriculture &aquaculture techniques H.E. Engineer Mariam SaeedHareb, Acting AssistantUndersecretary for the WaterResources and NatureConservation Department,conducted a series of field visitsin China, Japan and Taiwan togain insights on best practicesin the field of agriculture andaquaculture.

The tour is part of atechnical cooperation signed bythe Ministry with Horin Inc.which will contribute inpromoting the use of moderntechniques and innovations inthe development of the UAE'sagricultural sector. During thevisit, latest scientific studies inthe field of fish farming andaquaculture was also observed.

H.E. Hareb emphasized thatthe Ministry is keen to developthe local agricultural sector aswell as promote environmentalsustainability and conservenatural resources. She pointedout that the UAE attaches greatimportance to the developmentof agriculture, waterconservation practices and

seeks sustainable solutions forliving aquatic resources. It isdoing it through enhancedcooperation with the scientificand technical organizations,universities and scientificresearch centers, and otheragencies and institutions bysharing their experiences andsuccess stories, andimplementation of research andstudies. In addition, theMinistry contributes in thedevelopment of variousenvironmental sectors toachieve the objectives of theUAE Vision 2021.

Additionally, H.E Hareb saidthat the importance ofcooperation at the local andinternational levels in variousenvironmental fields willexpedite learning process aboutthe best practices and policiesadopted that will enhanceenvironmental sustainability.She further added that theMinistry is seeking to harnessscientific research in variousfields in order to findalternative and unconventionalsolutions to fulfill water needsfor the agricultural sector,rationalize water consumptionfor the local population, andpreserve the UAE's waterresources.

H.E. Hareb confirmed thatthe Ministry is looking to keeppace with advancedtechnologies and systemsintroduced to achievesustainable development andcontribute in providing newdimensions to the UAE'sagriculture and aquaculturesectors. It will also work toestablish innovative concepts inthe field of marine andagricultural research to servethe goals of the Sheikh Khalifabin Zayed Al Nahyan MarineResearch Centre in Umm AlQuwain and the Agricultural


Innovation Center in Al Dhaid,Sharjah.

Hareb also visited theMinistry of Agriculture and theMinistry of Science &Technology in Taiwan as wellas the National AppliedResearch Laboratories(NARLabs) which include 11specialized institutes and theHorin Laboratory forAgriculture and Fisheries.

In addition, the Ministry'sdelegation visited Japan to learnabout the best practices andpolicies in the field ofaquaculture in addition tolearning about waste waterstandards and uses in Japan.She also visited JapanInternational CooperationAgency (JICA) to discusspotential collaboration topics incapacity building in the fieldsof aquaculture, fisheries and themarine environment. This allcomes in the context ofdevelopment and the protectionof fish resources and thepromotion of fish farmingtechnology to encourageinvestment in the aquacultureindustry as one of the world'smost important sectors.

New Anchor PackageAllows Center Pivots toIrrigate More Land In today's market, it is moreimportant than ever for growersto make the most of all theircropland to get the highestpossible yield. For manygrowers, this means irrigatingland that may be difficult toreach with traditional centerpivots.

Valmont® Irrigation, themanufacturer of the Valley®brand of irrigation equipment,is expanding its Bender productline with a new anchor packagethat extends the reach ofirrigation machines even

further. Valley Bender productsallow a center pivot to bend andwrap around in-field obstacles,irrigating the acres behind it.The new Bender Anchor allowsgrowers to use Benders onlonger machines and on roughor rolling terrain to irrigate evenmore hectares.

Only Valmont Irrigationoffers an anchor for its bendingunits because only Valley pivotshave the strength to handle longBender machines, said ValmontIrrigation Vice President ofGlobal Marketing MattOndrejko.

“Our studies found thatgrowers can increase theirprofits just by irrigating more ofthe land they already have,”Ondrejko said. “The newBender Anchor extends thoseirrigated hectares at a low per-hectare cost, improving yieldand profit.”

Alfa Laval Rotary Jet Mixereffectively handles liquidand powder mixingAlfa Laval Rotary Jet Mixereffectively handles liquid andpowder mixing, gas dispersionand Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) whilereducing time, energy and costs.

In many applications theAlfa Laval Rotary Jet Mixerprovides a faster and moreefficient mixing thanconventional methods. Itcombines high blendingprecision with minimizedmixing times and up to 50%reduction in energyrequirements. Based on rotaryjet head technology, it can beused in tanks between 100 and800,000 liters in size.

Equipped with two or fournozzles, the Rotary Jet Mixer ispositioned below liquid level inthe tank. Liquid is withdrawnfrom the tank outlet by a pumpand circulated via an external

loop to the mixer. It helpsreduce operating expenseswhile achieving fast andefficient mixing. A singleRotary Jet Mixer can handleliquid mixing, gas dispersionand powder dispersionapplications - plus tank cleaning- without requiring separateequipment for each process,thereby delivering significantsavings.

Alfa Laval is a leadingglobal provider of specializedproducts and engineeringsolutions based on its keytechnologies of heat transfer,separation and fluid handling.

The company's equipment,systems and services arededicated to assisting customersin optimizing the performanceof their processes. The solutionshelp them to heat, cool, separateand transport products inindustries that produce food andbeverages, chemicals andpetrochemicals,pharmaceuticals, starch, sugarand ethanol.

Alfa Laval's products arealso used in power plants,aboard ships, oil and gasexploration, in the mechanicalengineering industry, in themining industry and forwastewater treatment, as well asfor comfort climate andrefrigeration applications.

Alfa Laval's worldwideorganization works closely withcustomers in nearly 100countries to help them stayahead in the global arena.

Clariant furtherstrengthens its leadingposition in the US ammoniacatalyst industryClariant, world leader inspecialty chemicals, announcedtoday that Iowa FertilizerCompany (IFCo) became the100th customer of AmoMax®-

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10. The innovative AmoMax-10is a highly active catalyst,capable of substantial energysavings in the ammoniaproduction process. With itsproven market success bothlocally in the US as well asglobally, Clariant has built asolid reputation as a leadingsupplier of catalysts forammonia synthesis. An awardceremony was held on August26th in San Francisco atClariant's renowned “Definingthe Future” conference.

Iowa Fertilizer Company(IFCo) is a nitrogen fertilizerproduction company owned byOCI, N.V. and located in Wever,Iowa, U.S. IFCo is located inthe heart of the U.S. corn-producing region where mostnitrogen fertilizers need to beimported to meet the cropnutrient demand. The ammoniaplant is a KBR Purifier designusing a natural gas feedstock.The ammonia converter isKBR's proprietary horizontalconverter using Clariant'sAmoMax-10 catalyst.

North America is currentlygoing through a transformation,as a stable and preferentiallypriced natural gas supplycombined with record cornplantings are increasing theneed for fertilizers. IowaFertilizer Company is only oneof several producers who haveannounced expansion projects.The region is set to increase itsproduction capacity from 20Mio tons/year in 2013 level to27 Mio tons in 2020.

To conserve energy duringthe Haber-Bosch Process ofammonia synthesis, Clariant hasintroduced the highly activeAmoMax-10 catalyst. Itsspecial design results in lesswater make during reductionand less energy consumptionduring operation processes,

while the ammonia yield isoptimized.

Consequently, ammoniaproducers benefit fromexcellent performancecompared to using conventionalmagnetite catalysts.

“Catalyst improvements areparamount for the energyintensive ammonia industry andplay a key role for the shale gasdriven expansion in NorthAmerica. With AmoMax-10,Clariant helps ammoniaproducers to attain theirambitious goals of maximizingtheir output while operatingmuch more efficiently andmaking a positive impact onsustainability," said StefanHeuser, Senior Vice President& General Manager of BusinessUnit Catalysts at Clariant.

“Iowa Fertilizer is honoredto be recognized as Clariant's100th AmoMax-10 reference.We are excited to combineClariant's leading edgeammonia synthesis catalyst andKBR's leading edge ammoniaconverter design in our newstate-of-the art, grassroots,world-scale ammonia facility.These technologies, as well asother KBR innovations andClariant catalysts throughoutthe ammonia plant, will standIowa Fertilizer as the mostefficient ammonia plant inNorth America when it comeson stream. Iowa FertilizerCompany is excited to have thepartnership with Clariant - boththeir products and greattechnical services - to helpmake our plant commissioninga success and our ongoingoperation at the top of ourindustry in terms of bothtechnology and energyefficiency.” said Darrell W.Allman, Site Director of IowaFertilizer Company.

Clariant has succeeded in

building close partnerships withkey customers around the globeand integrating them in its -highly efficient innovation -process. By securing IowaFertilizer Company as its 100threference, Clariant once hasagain demonstrated itscommitment to develop nextgeneration solutions that aretailored to the market's needs.

Amsterdam Declarationfocuses on need forimmediate action tosafeguard soils Please take care of our planet.Cultivate it, pass it onresponsibly, so we may do thesame. Please look after oursoil." This was urgent plea, onbehalf of the Youth FoodMovement and the world'schildren, of 20-year-oldNyakallo Makgoba at theclosing ceremony ofCelebrating Soil! CelebratingLife! in Amsterdam.

Speaking at the UN-backedconference on the importance ofliving soil in securing foodsupplies, Nyakallo Makgobaand Joszi Smeets of the YouthFood Movement demanded thatdelegates, including ministers,royalty and business leaders, actnow to stop to soil erosion anddegradation.

The appeal was met with adeeply felt moment of silence.Then, when eight-year oldMeike from the Netherlandsraised the AmsterdamDeclaration above her head, andparted the crowds, leading theway out, the room burst intothunderous applause.

The moment made clearwhat the event was really about,this encounter of spiritualleaders, NGO figureheads,business leaders and activists,including Vandana Shiva, theformer Ministers for Agriculture

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of Germany and Bhutan, andtop functionaries of the FAO.

Organised as part of theSave Our Soils campaign andthe 2015 International Year ofSoils, the Celebrating Soil!Celebrating Life! congresstook place in Amsterdam'sRoyal Tropical Institute (KIT)from 26-27 June. The eventhighlighted the fact soils arebeing lost at a rate of 24billion tons per year, at aneconomic value of Euro1.5trillion.

These are no mere statistics -delegates heard that withoutfertile soil, climate goals andfood security are totallyhopeless. While such facts andsupport by stars like JuliaRoberts have given thecampaign weight, in the end itwas the face-to-face appeal bythe next generation which madethe biggest impact.

As part of the Save Our Soils'Amsterdam' Declaration, manyof the VIP's and 200 campaignpartners present at theConference have contributedideas and commitments, makinga promise to youngergenerations to do everything intheir power to save fertile soils.

The Declaration makes astrong case for organic farmingand other forms of conservationagriculture, stating that, “Policymakers, governments, thebusiness world and civil societyshould recognise these forms ofagriculture as a fundamentalsolution for biodiversity, theclimate and food security.”

One of the contributors,Renate Künast, former Ministerof Agriculture in Germany,stated: “We will make soil acriterion in international lawand global agendas.”

The promise of the nextgeneration was strengthenedearlier that day, when a

remarkable group of VIP'scarried out a guerrilla gardeningaction on the Amsterdampavement in front of thecongress premises. Amongthem were author and activistVandana Shiva, VolkertEngelsman (CEO Nature &More), Chief Arvol LookingHorse (spiritual leader of theSioux) and Joszi Smeets (theyoung director of the YouthFood Movement).

Wielding spades, they rippedout slabs of the Amsterdampavement in a symbolic gesture,exposing the barren sandbeneath, before adding compostand planting organic seeds.Speaking during the action,Vandana Silva said: “Livingssoils and living seeds are thefoundation of our society.”

Volkert Engelsman, theDutch entrepreneur who startedthe Save Our Soils campaign ina joint effort with FAO andIFOAM, expressed gratefulnessand hope for the future after theevent: “Farmers who look aftertheir soils are the true doctorsof the future.”

Crop advice in lawns:control beetle larvaebiologically with B-GreenBeetle larvae are most likely tocause damage to your lawnbetween July and endSeptember. B-Green, based onparasitic nematodes, providesyou with an efficient, fast and,above all, 100% biologicalsolution.

The most commonlyoccurring beetle pest is thelarvae of the garden chafer(Phyllopertha horticola). Theselarvae mainly appear from earlyJuly till the end of September.They can usually be found justunderneath the turf, where theyeat the roots. Parts of your lawnwill die and become detach.

Fortunately, there is aneffective biological solutionagainst beetle larvae. B-Green,available at Biobest is basedon the parasitic nematodeHeterorhabditis bacteriophora.“After application, thesenematodes will look straightaway for beetle larvae that arehiding in the root layer”, saysBiobest advisor Nick Nagels.“They invade the larvae andmultiply inside them. At thesame time they releasebacteria which live insymbiosis with the nematodes.This combination of thesebacteria with the growingnematode population kills thebeetle larvae.”

International potatogrowers are lookingforward to BerlinThe harvest for stock potatoeswill begin in the next fewweeks in Germany and DKHVPresident Thomas Herkenrath islooking forward to the newseason with confidence. If thequality of the harvest is good,he expects to see animprovement in marketdevelopment compared to lastyear when a record cropresulted in significant pricepressures. Early potatoes wererelatively scarce this year andstocks are depleted. At the sametime, marketing challengescontinue to play an importantrole and there is a demand forinnovative ideas to counteractthe decline in potatoconsumption.

FRUIT LOGISTICA hasbecome firmly established as akey trading platform anddriving force behind theinternational potato industry -something exhibitors haveconfirmed in post-trade fairsurveys. Enthusiastic feedbackhas come in from many

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countries, including England:"Participation at this event isan absolute must", said RobertBurns from the Potato Council."Next year we hope to seeeven more British exhibitorsbenefit from this high-profileevent." Carol Ford from ACGoatham also had good thingsto report about her company'sfirst-time appearance at FRUITLOGISTICA in 2015: "To saythat I am very satisfied withour trade fair appearancewould be a realunderstatement." The KTGGroup based in Brandenburgpresented a new potato box in2015 that was very wellreceived by food retailers. KeyAccount Manager ValerioGiacose is extremely satisfiedwith his company's trade fair

participation: "We had moredirect contacts to the foodretail trade than ever before."

Seafex 2015 nets world-class line-up of fishproducers and aquaculturecentres With GCC demand for freshfish products expected to growapproximately eight percent perannum up to 2030, aninternational selection of local,regional and global fishsuppliers, producers andaquaculture centres arepreparing to reel in regionalbuyers at SEAFEX 2015 - theregion's biggest trade fair andsourcing platform for theinternational seafood industry,running October 27-29 at DubaiWorld Trade Centre (DWTC).

According to a report by theUnited Nations' Food andAgricultural Organisation(FAO), per capita fishconsumption across the GCC isestimated at 10 kilogrammesper year. Courtesy of its highdisposable income and strong,high-end year-round tourism,the UAE leads regional percapita consumption rankings at24 kilogrammes per year - fivekilogrammes higher than theglobal average.

With the regional fishindustry worth AED1 billion ayear, increasing domestic fishproduction to reduce tradedeficits remains a core focus forGCC governments. Heavyinvestment in pioneering fishfarming initiatives has resultedin a regional fund being

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established in 2014 to assistGCC countries' aquacultureprojects, while the UAE isplanning to set-up the MiddleEast's first sturgeon caviar andsalmon farm in 2016. Whileboosting domestic fishproduction will help meet risingregional demand for fish, thereliance on imports will remain.

Fish consumption in theUAE alone is predicted to crossthe 900,000-tonne barrier by2030 and the entire GCCfishing industry currently onlyproduces 392,000 tonnes of fishper year. According to theMinistry of Economy, the UAEcontributes 75,000 tonnes - or19 percent - of the regionalproduction total.

“This year's largest-everedition of SEAFEX will offerproducers and buyers anunrivalled platform to sourceand explore new sales avenues,distribution channels,technology advances andregional expansionopportunities,” said TrixieLohMirmand, Senior VicePresident, DWTC.

“The global fish processingindustry is at an interestingstage in its evolution. Regionalgovernments haveacknowledged that, on aninternational level, aquaculturefarming centres are catching orhave caught up with traditionalcapture fisheries. SEAFEXprovides access to both sectorsand unites more than 150specialist exhibitors from acrossthe global fish productionindustry with the right partnersfrom leading regional hotels,restaurants, caterers, retailers,wholesalers, distributors andprocurement officials fromacross the food processingsector.”

In addition to new countrypavilions from Morocco,

Poland, Norway and UK,Belgium-based SEAFEXnewcomer Vichiunai - one ofEurope's largest producers ofcrab sticks, surimi products andfish - will join other seafoodsuppliers from USA, Spain,Singapore, Denmark andThailand.

Closer to home, EuropeanSea Food - a Dubai-basedcompany importing, exportingand trading all varieties ofseafood - is participating for athird-straight year. Withdomestic holding aquariumswith a capacity of over 20,000kilograms of various liveproducts, European Sea Foodwill exhibit its giant lobsterrange at SEAFEX 2015.

UAE-based East FishProcessing LLC, a member ofThomsun Group, will leverageSEAFEX 2015 to launch a newline of breaded and marinatedproducts under its EASTCObrand. With an import networkbringing in the finest lobster,shrimps, crabs, shellfish,cephalopods and fish fromstrategic sources across theworld, East Fish ProcessingLLC's new EASTCO productsinclude marinated fish filletsand marinated shrimps with'Lemon & Cilantro' and'Tandoori' flavours.

Salon du Végétal theme2016 : Gardens in towns Urban agriculture, plantings onroofs and terraces, greenbuildings, communitiesgrabbing back public spaces..The question of plants andnature in towns is a priority.Plant based companies,growers, breeders and suppliersmust bring real answers to thecurrent and future stakes.

It is around this dynamictheme that the Salon du Végétaland the exhibitors offer visitors

the chance to discover aspecific range of plants,products and services, as wellas showcases, talks anddemonstrations. Rendez-vousthe 16, 17 and 18 February2016 in Angers (France).

In Europe 73% of thepopulation live in urban spaces.On a world level, thisproportion is over 50%, aproportion which will grow to66% in 2050.

Towns get progressivelygreener and many projects growfrom the concrete every month.

We can see urban greenery inall its forms: balconies, patios,terraces, window boxes andhanging baskets, green roofs andwalls, collective gardens, urbanagriculture, allotments, seasonalgardens, therapeutic gardens.

Durable, rugged designoptimizes the safe andefficient handling ofchemicals Mouvex®, part of PSG®, aDover company and a leadingmanufacturer of positivedisplacement pumps, is pleasedto announce the addition of newmodels of its Abaque™ SeriesPeristaltic (Hose) Pumps.Unveiled at ACHEMA 2015,these new Abaque modelsincorporate a stronger anddurable rotor design andinnovative hose holding systemwhile featuring a fresh, newlook of orange and black.

Abaque pumps meet thechallenging requirements of thechemicals industry, thanks inpart to its seal-free design thateliminates leaks and productcontamination. These self-priming pumps can run inforward or reverse and offersuction-lift capabilities to 25.5feet (9 meters), as well as theability to run dry withoutadversely affecting

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performance, pressure andaccuracy (no slip). Abaquepumps are available in ductileiron and stainless steelconstruction, allowing higherdischarge pressure up to 217 psi(15 bar).

“As one of the world'slargest trade shows dedicated tothe chemical-processingindustry, the ACHEMA Showwas a perfect venue to debutnew models of, as well as thenew look for, the Abaque Seriespumps,” said ChristopheJovani, PSG EMEA MarketingCommunications Manager.“Achieving full containment ofraw materials, many of whichcan be hazardous to people andthe environment, is a keyconsideration for chemical

processors. Abaque pumps arethe ideal technology to utilizewhen looking to optimize thesafe and efficient handling andtransfer of these dangerouschemical materials.”

The Abaque Series' pumpingaction is achieved bycompression of a circular loopof elastomeric hose with twodiametrically opposed rotatingshoes. This rotational motionforces the fluid in the hose tomove ahead of each shoe.When each shoe reaches theend of the loop, the reinforcedhose immediately returns to itsoriginal shape, ensuring suctionand priming, creating a strongvacuum pulling more fluidinside. This results in a pumpthat features higher

performance, increasedreliability and the ability tohandle the toughest pumpingchallenges, including extremelyabrasive and aggressive fluids.

Wilden® Stallion®Original™ AODD PumpModels Now Available withPro-Flo® SHIFT ADSWilden®, part of PSG®, aDover company and aworldwide leader in air-operated double-diaphragm(AODD) pump technology, ispleased to announce the releaseof new Stallion® Original™Metal AODD Pump modelspowered by the energy-efficientPro-Flo® SHIFT AirDistribution System (ADS).

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Case IH showcases itstractor offering at SaharaFair in EgyptCase IH participated for thefirst time with its own dedicatedstand at the 28th edition ofSahara Expo, the International

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Agricultural Exhibition forAfrica and the Middle East heldfrom September 7th to 10th inCairo, Egypt. The event is thecountry's longest running andbest attended tradeshow in theagricultural sector.

On a 200 m2 stand, Case IHtogether with its distributorECAD displayed a show-stopping line-up of tractorswhich attracted a great numberof visitors, customers and keyindustry leaders. Spotlightswere on the flagship Steiger®Series of high-horsepowertractors for large scale farmingbusiness, represented by amassive Case IH Steiger 500model, which was the biggesttractor at the fair. Therenowned PumaTM Series of

multipurpose tractors took alsocentre stage with a Puma 180model, designed with the rightsize and power to handle avariety of tasks in mid-sizedup to large livestock and farmoperations. The headline trioof tractors was completed bythe versatile JXT75 tractor, asan ideal solution for small-scale farmers who need a trueall-rounder.

“Visitors were reallyenthusiastic about the tractorline-up we displayed,” saysOmar El Hefny, MarketingManager at ECAD. “Theywere taking it in turns for apicture beside the Case IHunits and especially beside theSteiger model which was atrue star of the event. Together

with Case IH representatives,we encouraged visitors todiscover the units on displayand introduced them to the fullrange of Case IH equipmentsolutions and services for theirfarming business. Visitors werereally impressed by the extentof the offering and, most of all,they appreciated theunmatched quality, reliabilityand advanced technology ofCase IH machines whichcombine powerfulperformance, low operatingcosts and ease of maintenance.These are the specificrequirements to deal with themost diverse and harshenvironments in whichEgyptian farmers have tooperate every day.”

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The UAE has beencredited with owning 30per cent of the total

number of flowers, plants andtrees imported into the GCC in2014, according to a mirroredfigures by the UN Comtrade, arepository of official tradestatistics and relevant analyticaltables. For the GCC regionalone, the horticultural industryhas been valued at AED 556million, further solidifying theregion's position as the leadingimporter of flowers, plants andtrees for the past five years,with the Netherlands ranking asthe top country from where the

imported horticulture productsare sourced from. The industry'scontinuing growth is attributedto the UAE's vibrant hospitality,services and landscapingsegments.

Looking to play a key role inthe horticulture industry'scontinuous growth, the 10thedition of the InternationalPlants Expo Middle East (IPMDUBAI), the most importantplant show in the Gulf region,which will be held fromOctober 5 to October 7, 2015 atthe Dubai World Trade Centre,is expected to throw thespotlight on the latest market


IPM DUBAI PREVIEW

UAE IMPORTED 30% OF OF FLOWERS, PLANTSAND TREES BROUGHT INTO THE GCC

Tarek SibaiProject Manager, planetfair


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trends, innovations andbreakthroughs in the flower andplants market. Being held underthe patronage of His HighnessSheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed AlMaktoum, Chairman of DubaiAirports and President of theDubai Civil Aviation Authority,this year's event will beshowcasing eight countrypavilions, including China,Egypt, Ethiopia, Germany,Kenya, Mauritius, Sri Lankaand the USA, in addition to 96exhibitors--reflecting a 20 percent increase from last year.Expected highlights of thisyear's show includes China'sfirst time to host a countrypavilion, key exhibitions,demonstrations and talks ontimely industry topics such as

plants, technology, floristry,garden features, logistics, plantmaintenance and garden &landscaping.

“The country's horticultureand landscaping industry, whichis worth AED 364 million,continues to demonstratevibrancy and growth--withactive trading in the past twoyears. It also shows 57 per centgrowth as compared to 2011and 2012. Other industries arealso now looking atopportunities from thehorticulture business, like thelogistics industry, which hasexpressed key interest viautilizing the transport chain inmoving flowers, plants andtrees as prime cargo,” saidTarek Sibai, Project Manager,

planetfair. “All of these positivedevelopments have given us theconfidence to look forward to asuccessful tenth edition of IPMDUBAI. Over the years, IPMDUBAI has served as astrategic platform to showcasethe latest industry trends,discuss challenges while alsoserving as a key venue forindustry players to connect andexplore rewardingopportunities.”

IPM DUBAI 2015 is beingorganized by planetfair andMesse Essen, with supportcoming from Dubai AirportsCargo & Logistics. Mediapartners for the show includeTASPO, the leading magazinefor German Horticulture; andGulf Agriculture Magazine.

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LODDER-ROOTSTOCKS was founded in1958 as a nursery with a wide-range-production of rootstocks for fruit-trees,

roses and ornamentals. Until now thespecialization came more and more only toROOTSTOCKS FOR FRUIT-TREES.

QUALITY-ROOTSTOCKS – MADE INGERMANY - are becoming more and moreinteresting/popular and well known also outsideof Germany.

The root-system of German FRUIT-TREE-ROOTSTOCKS is different, means betterbranched, to that of other countries. That makesregrowth in the fruit-tree-nursery easier evenunder not optimal conditions.

ROOTSTOCKS for APPLES, PEARS,PLUMS, CHERRIES, PEACHES, APRICOTSand NECTARINES are the rangeof our production by tissue-culture/in-vitro, stool-beds,hardwood-cuttings andseedlings. For special needsalso transplanted – to have anadditional better rooting-system.

Now LODDER-ROOTSTOCKS is in a bettersituation, since STEFFENLODDER is managing theproduction; so ERHARDLODDER (managing director)can take even more attention tothe over worldwide customersand their needs.

Storage from end ofOctober until May orlater for the Southernhemisphere is noproblem in specialtemperature-controlled-facilities!

The most important variety is during the last25 years the Prunus GiSelA®-ROOTSTOCK-series – for half-size trees, early cropping, largefruit-size and good productivity.

LODDER OFFERS QUALITY ROOTSTOCKS

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The Kingdom of SaudiArabia (KSA) haswitnessed remarkable

agricultural development over thelast three decades, successfullyturning large areas of desert intoagricultural fields. It is a majoraccomplishment for an aridcountry that receives the world'slowest rainfall of about four

inches a year. Currently, the KSAis a leading exporter of a varietyof agricultural products includingorganice products and olives andoil as well as the dairy products,eggs, fish, poultry, fruits,vegetables, and flowers to themarkets around the world.

Although the KSA has ahuge desert land, it also boastsof the areas where the climatehas favored agriculture. Thecountry has taken great stridesin developing its agriculturalsector by implementing majorirrigations projects and addingpreviously barren areas to itsstock of cultivatable land.Today, agriculture makes asubstantial contribution to theKSA's economy. It is worthmentioning that the city of Joufis one of the cities that has beendeveloped for its agriculturalnature and has received specialconcern in planting olives as ithas around 12,300,000 olivetrees and the city of Joufmarkets its productioninternally as well asinternationally to some of theEuropean and the Arabcountires.

To reduce its dependence onthe revenue earned from oilexports as the main source ofincome and to produce morefood for its increasingpopulation with a highstandard of living, the KSA hasbeen making intensive efforts,through its five-yeardevelopment plans, to developits agricultural sector.

Cultivated land in the KSAhas dramatically increasedbecause of governmentencouragement and financialaids and the country ispresently witnessing anunprecedented exploitation ofits agricultural potential. Theintroduction of sophisticatedtechnology and modernmachinery and cultivation ofnew crops and differentvarieties have led to theestablishment of thegreenhouse industry and largeagricultural projects.

This has not only improvedKSA's self-sufficiency but alsothe export of some productssuch as wheat, dates,watermelon, poultry, eggs andfresh milk.

SAUDI AGRICULTURE PREVIEW

SAUDI ARABIA EMERGES AS LEADING EXPORTEROF AGRICULTURE AND DAIRY PRODUCTS



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The Saudi agriculturalmarket has reached a highlevel of development and

sophistication but still there arenew challenges that should beovercome. The government in itsendeavor to find a delicatebalance between food securityand water security hasrestructured the agricultural sectorby suspending its buying of localwheat, by encouraging large dairyprojects to bring the fodder fromout of the country sources, byhandsomely subsidizing of up to70% of the cost of new irrigationtechnologies, by prohibitingexport of melon, watermelon,potatoes and onion, and finally by

giving liberal loans to investors toshift to produce under waterefficient glass/green houses.

Alyaseen Agri. Mission:“Provide Efficient Cost-effective Solutions to itsCustomers” neatly fit to be putinto action at this stage ofhistorical development. Inactual fact Alyaseen Agri. hadalready built its reputation andmarket differentiation based onproviding solutions rather thana mere material sales.

Alyaseen Agri. provide itscustomers with innovative andtested solutions from worldrenowned international supplierswith efficient water use, high

yield, superior quality produce,and a decent customer financialreturn are all in its mind. Marketdriven well experiencedagronomists back-up after salesservices to ensure customerssatisfaction and loyalty.

Alyaseen Agri. range ofitems comprise highlyproductive hybrid vegetableand forage seeds, specialty highgrade soluble and granularfertilizers, IPM systems andbiological control items, laborsaving efficient machinery,public health products, first rateagrochemicals, all of whichgain the customers satisfactionand acceptance.

ALYASEEN AGRI. AT THE FOREFRONTOF SAUDI AGRICULTURETHE CHALLENGES AND THE SOLUTIONS

Mahdi Y. AlramadanChairman


Achieving the highest profitability for aproject is the main goal for anyproducer or investor, but animal and

agricultural producers face uniquechallenges including weather and climateconditions, particularly temperature andhumidity, which are regarded to be the mostchallenging elements in the region. In everymarket across the region, hightemperatures, extreme humidity and salinitygreatly impact operational costs, productionquality and quantity, according to a varietyof economic measures and criteria.

Given the scale of these challenges, apractical, economical andenvironmentally-friendly solution isneeded to help greenhouse and poultryfarmers mitigate the negative impacts ofweather conditions on production. Thissolution should also help them achieveeconomic goals by allowing them toproduce crops and poultry of the highestquality and largest quantity, which givethem an added value and the opportunityto sell their superior production for thebest possible prices compared to theircompetitors.

Evaporative cooling cell pads proved tobe the optimal solution, setting newstandards for agricultural and animalproduction in desert areas with thetoughest weather conditions. They havebeen shown to increase the biologicalperformance of poultry and plants,resulting in increased productivity andprofitability.

Stemming from an ongoingcommitment to address the uniquechallenges faced by animal andagricultural producers in the region, WadiGroup established Tabreed in 2006 tomanufacture state-of-the-art cooling cellpads using evaporative coolingtechnology. In a record time, Tabreedbecame one of the most significantplayers in manufacturing and exportingcooling cell pads to the Middle East andCentral Europe.

Tabreed cell pads offer an exceptionalcooling and ventilation system thatcombines four unique features to deliveroptimal production and profitability. These

features comprise of the quality ofmanufacturing raw material, ultimateperformance in reducing temperatureinside poultry wards and greenhouses toachieve the best possible productivity,competitive price and convenientoperational cost to achieve the highestreturn on investment. The advancedmanufacturing technique combined withthe outstanding European craft paper andknow-how give Tabreed cooling cell padsexceptional wetting properties andincrease their ability to absorb andrelease water. Many European andChinese cooling pads may possess oneor two of these features, but Tabreedcooling cell pads have a clear competitiveadvantage in any market.

In terms of quality, Tabreedevaporative cooling cell pads consist ofcorrugated sheets of cellulose papergathered in an opposite sequence with abee-hive structure allowing air to flowsmoothly through the cell pads. Made ofhigh-quality European craft paper, Tabreedcell pads are coated with bitumenpolishing, a colorless and odorlesssubstance, which prevents disintegration ofcell pads and enables farmers to wash offthe salt and minerals that accumulateovertime on the pads. The bitumenpolishing further prolongs the lifespan ofthe pads and hence makes them moredurable. These unique features makeTabreed cooling cell pads best positionedto operate in the Gulf countries, whereexcessive amount of solid substances andsalts in water are rampant.

The most significant feature of Tabreedcooling cell pads is the unparalleledcapability to withstand even the harshestclimate conditions, while reducing theinternal temperatures by up to 15 degreesin greenhouses and up to 20 degrees inpoultry wards in the most efficient, cost-effective and environment-friendly manner.

Cooling cell pads use an evaporativecooling technique that self-adjusts to theenvironmental conditions of poultry wardsto best suit the flocks by maintaining anideal temperature of 20-26 degrees, whichprovides optimum growth rate at a

practical production cost. The balancedair distribution inside the wards leads tothe homogeneous growth of poultryflocks. Tabreed's cooling efficiency willalso decrease the heat stress on birdsallowing the feed conversion rate (FCR)to decrease, while increasing the meatyield reflected in the breast of the bird.Over time, the cells' performance willincrease hen house capacity by 25% ineach poultry ward, meaning that a wardwith 10,000 hens will be able to host12,500 hens, thanks to Tabreed coolingcell pads.

As for greenhouses, Tabreed cell padshave been proven to help farmers doubletheir annual profits due to their ability toregulate the annual production cycle ofvarious crops and provide ideal conditionsfor select crops outside their plantingseason, which doubles crop quantitiesavailable for sale throughout the year.Tabreed cell pads also maintain smoothair flow throughout the greenhouse, whichleads to the homogeneous growth ofcrops and enables farmers to increase theproduction capacity of greenhouses byapproximately 40%, while maintaininghigh quality crop yield. The cell padsfurther provide optimal humidity levels,which increases soil fertility and curbs theformation of harmful bacteria. This inreturn, contributes to the fertilizationprocess, enriches the soil and increasesthe volume of high-quality crops. Last butnot least, Tabreed cell pads renew the airand oxygen levels inside the greenhouse,which enhances the photosynthesisprocess and boosts quality andproductivity of crops.

Tabreed cooling cell pads combineChinese cost-efficiency with Europeandurability rendering themselves as themost viable solution for heat reduction inlocal and international markets. Tabreedoffers evaporative cooling cell pads topoultry producers and greenhousefarmers at a competitive price. They havebeen proven to be efficient, reliable anddurable, offering optimal performance inthe toughest weather conditions, ideallysuited for Gulf countries.

The exceptional Tabreed cooling cell pads provide greenhouse farmers and poultry producers withthe best productivity and highest return on investment


SHOWCASES ITS DISTINCTIVE FEATURES FOR GREENHOUSES AND POULTRY IN SAUDI AGRO 2015

The Australian company that was the first inthe world to conceive the round bottomwoven planter bag with handles, has

recently expanded to include new investors Geoffand Lina Stowe. They will be joining SteveTurner, innovator of the Easy-Fill ™ highestquality High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) wovenplanter bags. Steve is well known and respected inthe Horticultural Trade for his industry knowledge,quality products and long term customerrelationships. Together, as WHS Australia, theyhave expanded their product range to provide evenmore high quality horticultural products.

After almost 20 years, the Easy-Fill™ Planter

Bag remains the undeniably highest quality andlongest lasting planter bag. Many cheap imitationbags have been marketed since, but none hasstood the test of time and climates as well as theEasy-Fill™ planter bag . With close to 18 millionbags sold in over 20 countries, their reliability andstrength is without fail.

This product continues to sell well and is beingadopted by new markets, such as blueberries forits superior root growth, reliability and ease oftransport compared to traditional growingmethods.

WHS Australia is involved from themanufacturing of the HDPE products to the finalsale. This advantage provides quality control atevery level of the process. Building on theirexperience and reputation, a number of productshave been added to the HDPE range: Theseinclude, HDPE UV stabilised, lock stitched knittedShade Cloth, which is available in all shade factorsand has a minimum 5 year warranty. The Easy-Grow™ Hedge Bag is also a new addition. These1m long rectangular bags are ideal for planting andshaping hedges. They are easily transported dueto their durable carry handles.

One of the most exciting new products in thisrange is the high performance HDPEGeomembrane that is 100% made in Australiafrom Chevron Phillips Marlex® K307 MDPEHexene Copolymer. Industry applications for thisGeomembrane include pond and water featureliners. More generally these geomembranes areused in gas and chemical tank containment linersas well as landfill liners.

Of particular interest to Nurseries and Growersis their very high quality Weed Control Mat. It isalso available in a variety of widths, to helpcontrol weeds without the use of chemicals, butstill allowing air and water to penetrate through tothe underlay. It is UV Stabilised and provideslong life.

Obtaining good quality hardwood stakes thatare sourced from environmentally sustainableareas has become a global priority. WHSAustralia provides Indonesian V-Legal hardwoodstakes to the Horticultural Industry as well as FirstCut Bamboo canes for a variety of uses inHorticulture.

WHS Australia remains committed toproviding the highest quality products that itscustomers have depended on for almost 20 years.

WANGARA HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES EXPANDS


PLANTER BAGS


Can you brief us yourproduct range and itsapplications?Our fertilizers are used forvarious applications. Forexample Fertiplus® is veryuseful for better fertility andorganic matter at vegetablecultivation, fruit cultivation,landscaping, ornamental plantcultivation, tree cultivationand flower cultivation.Fertiplus® can also be usedfor coffee, tea, cocoa, rubber,yam, cassava, potatoes, cornand rice.

Could you explain about yourcompany and its production?Ferm O Feed is a Dutchcompany, which produces andsells organic fertilizers. About95% of the products are beingexported all over the world.

Local farmers supply us withraw material. The basic rawmaterial consists out of chickenmanure. In our modern factorythere will first be an inspectionof the dry matter and NPKcontent. After that the manure

ORGANIC FERTILIZERSINTERVIEW

SPECIAL ORGANIC FERTILIZERS FERTIPLUS®

FOR CITRUS, OLIVE, POTATO AND COFFEEFert ip lus® is the brand name of the organic fert i l izers produced by Ferm OFeed. There are different types of Fert iplus®, l ike Fert iplus® 4-3-3. Now alsoavai lable special organic fert i l izers aimed at a certain cult ivation such asFert ip lus® Citrus, Fert iplus® Olive, Fert iplus® Potato and Fert iplus® Coffee.

In an exclusive interviewwith Gulf AgricultureMagazine, Mr. Rob denOuden, Commercial Directorof Ferm O Feed, explainsabout his company, commit-ments, its products, exportersand expansion plans.

The Fertiplus® Family


will be mixed in the compostingplaces for a period of 5 days.Then the manure will be drieduntil the dry matter is about88%, which is followed by theprocess of killing pathogens andweed seeds (60 minutes, 70degrees Celsius). Finally, it willbe pressed into pellets of 3 mm,5 mm or crumb.

Ferm O Feed controls mostof the supply chain and cantherefore guarantee the qualityof the products. Of course thestabilized organic matter in allproducts is one of the mostimportant profits of theproducts, as it boosts the soiland improves the micro life inthe soil.

How does the new App helpus to fertilize moreeffectively?The new Organic FertilizerAssistant App enables farmersto fertilize their crops moreeffectively, by finding theoptimal combination of amaximum amount of organicand a minimum amount ofmineral fertilizers. The app isable to cross-link with variousdatabases in the field of organicand mineral fertilizers, soil

types and weather reportsworldwide. The "farmers'forum" on the app offers aplatform on which farmers canshare their knowledge all overthe world and can discussspecific problems. The appmakes it possible to giveorganic farming a boost all overthe world. The app is nowavailable at the App Store andis free of charge.

Can you tell us about yourexports?We export organic Fertilizers tomore than 60 countriesworldwide, mostly in Europe,Latin America, Africa and theMiddle- and Far East. More andmore products are sold throughretail, but the bulk of theorganic Fertilizers is used inprofessional agriculture. Due tothe growing focus onsustainable products, and anincreasing need for organicFertilizers, Ferm O Feedextends its product rangefurther to meet the demand ofthe customer. AdditionallyFerm O Feed advises theprofessional growers. They canplant test fields to gain moreknowledge and experience with

organic fertilizers. Passionatestaff will assist the customer toget the most out of hiscultivation process.

As a part of your expansionprogramme, are you lookingfor importers, agents anddealers in the Middle East?Weekly, Ferm O Feed receivecustomer orders from variouscountries to help improve soilstructure and fertility, toultimately increase foodproduction. Due to the wideneed for a better soil structureand organic healthy crops.There is an increasing demandfor organic farming all over theworld. From the production inthe Netherlands to theprocessing in a developed ordeveloping country, we aspireto manage everything in ahighly efficient way.To betterserve incoming request and forthe acquisition of new clients,we are looking for independentagents, importers and dealerswho want to broaden theirproduct assortment.

For more information:[email protected]

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Humintech is one of theworldwide largestorganic fertilizer and

humic substance producers,based in Grevenbroich,Germany. Humintech GmbH isexpanding its productioncapacity and therefore moved in2014 to a new production plant(30,000 m2) in Grevenbroich,Germany (directly closed to the

lignite open cast miningGarzweiler II). Humintech usedto produce its humic acidsbased products in three differentareas and now it joined them inone area in Grevenbroich. Inthis way, Humintech has thepossibility to optimize itslogistics and supply its productsfaster to the customersworldwide. The new hightechnology production lineenables Humintech to increasethe production capacity to about50,000 t/year humic acids basedproducts in granular form(Perlhumus®), 10,000 t/yearhumic acids based products inwater soluble form(Powhumus®) and 30,000cbm/year of humic acids basedproducts in liquid form(Liqhumus®). The newproduction line will enable theHumintech team to maintainand increase the quality of itshumic acids based products andto manufacture several newproducts based on humic acids

in combination with otherorganic fertilizers andbiostimulants. Beside thecurrent product line thecompany will update its newproduct range to more than 50different humic acids andorganic matter based productswithin the next two years,which will contribute toincrease the quantity andquality of plant production.

Humintech takes the bestGerman oxidized Ligniteresources' (Leonardite) withhigh humic /fulvic acidsquantity and uses the hightechnical production methods toget the high humic acid quality.Furthermore Humintech isactive in research, developmentand industrial production ofhumic matter and humic acidsfor agriculture, animal feed,pharmaceutical and constructionindustries, veterinary medicineand environmental applicationssuch as water purification andsoil remediations.

HUMIC ACID

GERMAN ORGANIC FERTILIZER ANDHUMIC SUBSTANCE PRODUCERS

Dr. Yasser Dergham, Humintech Company, Germany


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Humintech produces a largequantity of granulate humicacid as Perlhumus, watersoluble humic acid asPowhumus and liquid humicacid as Liqhumus and 6% Fe-humate as Humiron. Humitechstarted the production of humicacid with variousmicroorganisms as antagonistof several soils born disease.

BioHealth is one successfulantagonist to soil born fungi.

BioHealth® TH/BS WSGDESCRIPTIONBioHealth® TH/BS WSG is ablend of selected Trichodermaharzianum and Bacillus subtilisstrains, humic acids andseaweed extract. Trichodermaharzianum and Bacillus subtilisare antagonist to soil bornepathogens like e.g. Phythium,Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia orFusarium, whose hyphens andorgans can be disposed byTrichoderma's comprehensiveenzyme tools. ThusTrichoderma suppresses thespreading of these pathogens.Bacillus subtilis have evolvednumerous mechanisms for bothattack of other fungi orbacteria and for enhancingplant and root growth. Duringa culture Bacillus subtilisnourishes on the root exudatesin the rhizosphere and thusbuilds a biological protectivebarrier against soil bornepathogens.

In latent affected plantmaterial BioHealth® TH/BSWSG remains ineffective, dueto the reason that the antagonistcannot follow the parasite intothe inside of the plant.Therefore BioHealth® TH/BSWSG has to be regarded as asoil conditioner or rather a plantintensifier and under nocircumstances as a fungicideagainst soil pathological fungi.

ORIGINBioHealth® TH/BS WSG isobtained through alkalineextraction from German Leonardite (highly oxidizedlignite), high quality isolated

and selected Trichodermaharzanium fungus, high qualityisolated and selected Bacillussubtilis strains and extractedfrom Ascophyllum nodosumseaweed.

THE SECRET OFFERTILE SOILS

Humus can only be replacedby humus in the soil...Humic and fulvic acids are the most important parts in humus and are the base material for the wide product range of Humintech, Germany.

• Soil Conditioners • Biostimulants • Soil Inoculants • Organic Fertilizers • Defi ciency Correctors

YEARS

1974 - 2014

German technology

Do you need further information?Please do not hesitate to contact me.I am looking forward to answering your questions.

Dr. Yasser Dergham Dipl.-Ing. agr.

Technical and Sales ManagerPhone +49 2181 70 676 - 25Telefax +49 2181 70 676 - [email protected] w w. h u m i n t e c h . c o mHumintech GmbH · Am Pösenberg 9-13 · DE- 41517 Grevenbroich / GERMANY

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From among the different systems ofapplication of pesticides by Endotherapy,the city of Alicante (Spain) adopted the

SOSPALM system in 2010 to combat the redpalm weevil in about 5000 palms in themunicipal parks of the municipality.

To try to answer any questions presented bythe SOSPALM system, several trials have beendesigned by the professorship since early 2011.

The first question was: Is SOSPALM aneffective system? To answer this question, inearly May 2011 Canariensis palms with a stemof less than one metre were used, in pots withdrip irrigation and covered with nets, intowhich the same number of adults, male andfemale, were introduced.

The same insecticide was injected throughSOSPALM pegs at monthly intervals.

The result was that six months later, all thetreated palm were healthy while all theuntreated examples were dead.

The second question was: Do all insecticidesbehave in the same way when applied withthe SOSPALM system?

To answer this question, in June 2011 a trialwas devised in which various palms previouslyfitted with the SOSPALM peg, covered withnets and with the same number of adult maleand female red palm weevil introduced, wereinjected with ten different insecticides viaSOSPALM pegs.

Six months later, all the palm trees treatedwith the most effective insecticides remainedhealthy while the palm trees treated with lesseffective products had died.

The third question was: What is thepersistence of the effective insecticides underconditions of high pest pressure? In two trialssimilar to the above, the most effectiveinsecticides were applied at a frequency of 15,30, 45, 60 and 90 days. These trials also servedto establish the curative effects of the testedinsecticides.

Six months later, of the palms treated every45 days one died and of the palms treated every90 days, two died, while those injected every 15to 30 days were healed.

In turn, various dilutents were tested, fromwhich SOSPALM LIQUIDO was obtained, inorder to improve the behavior of the pesticides.

This trial was repeated on a larger scale inApril 2012 with Phoenix Canariensis palms ofmore than two metres in height.

The fourth question was: How does the palmtree react to the introduction of theSOSPALM peg? In 2011, seven months afterthe first trial, the palm trees where theSOSPALM pegs had been installed were openedand inspected, whereby it was verified that thesurrounding tissue only showed slight damagecaused by the drill bit when drilling theperforation whereas the rest of the tissueremained healthy.

Since 2012, whenever a palm tree in the

RESEARCH

José M. Llorens Climent. Dr. AgriculturalEngineer, Section Chief of the Medical Serviceand Plant Certification of the Conselleria dePresidencia y Agricultura, pesca, alimentación yagua of the Generalitat Valenciana and Directorof Professorship of the Palmeral of Elche of theUniversity Miguel Hernández of Elche (Alicante).

CONTROL OF THE RED PALM WEEVILSOSPALM PROTOCOL: A VERY EFFECTIVE SYSTEM TO CONTROL THE RED PALM WEEVILLEAVING NO PESTICIDE RESIDUES IN POLLEN OR DATES IN DATE PALM TREES.

Effect and persistence trial.


municipal gardens of Alicante that has been fittedwith a SOSPALM peg falls due to a structuralfault, the opportunity is taken to section andinspect the effect of the peg on the inside. Now,four years later, it can be proved that when thesystem is installed correctly no lesions appearinside the palm, with the peg remaining functionaland able to continue with the treatments.

The fifth question was: Is the behavior of theinsecticides applied by Endotherapy in datepalms between 5 and 13 meters high similar?Two trials of monthly applications were carriedout beginning in August 2012. In this case, thetrial were designed in a different way. Fourmonths after the implementation of theSOSPALM protocol, samples of the apicalmeristem were collected and brought to theRegional Agricultural Laboratory of Valencia totest for pesticide residues.

It was found that the insecticides appliedwere present at the apical meristem. Similartests were conducted in 2014 with the sameresults and repeated in 2015.

The sixth question was: Do SOSPALM pegskeep the same effectiveness with the passageof time? To this end, in June 2014, a trial wasperformed in Canariensis and dactilyferas palmsbetween five and eleven meters high, in a parkin Alicante, where the pegs had been installed

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Effect of the peg.

Effect of the peg.

Upward systemia in tall dactilyferas.


four years earlier and insecticides had beeninjected periodically. Only one insecticide wasapplied and samples were taken of the apicalmeristem to detect the presence of the pesticide.

The samples were analyzed in the samelaboratory and it was determined that theinsecticide applied was present in the meristem,meaning that after four years the SOSPALMpegs maintain their effectiveness.

Two more trials were conducted incommercial fields of tall date palms, in the townof Elche, with SOSPALM pegs which had beeninstalled two years earlier.

A third trial was made with PhoenixCanariensis palms with SOSPALM pegs whichhad been installed three years before and aftermore than a year without applying any product.In both trials the insecticide was found in themeristem.

Similar trials have been done in 2015.

The seventh question was: Do pesticideresidues appear in dates when implementingthe SOSPALM protocol? To this end, twotrials were designed in commercial productionfields of Metjoul and Confitera varieties ofdates. Monthly applications of insecticide weremade since June 2014.

The SOSPALM protocol was applied andwhen the dates were ready to harvest they weretaken to the same laboratory for residuedetermination. It was found that there was nopresence of insecticides in the dates analyzed.

This test was repeated in 2015.

The eighth question was: Do pesticideresidues appear in palms flowers whenimplementing the SOSPALM protocol? InMay 2015, applying the same protocol, flowersamples were taken and brought to the samelaboratory.

The result was that no pesticide residues werefound in the pollen of flowers when applyingthe SOSPALM protocol.

It is planned that this trial be repeated in2016.

Full details of the trials cited in this summaryare posted on the website of the UniversityMiguel Hernández:http://palmeralelx.umh.es/trabajos-catedra-2/lucha-activa-contra-el-picudo-iii-tratamientos-con-endoterapia/

For these reasons, THE SOSPALMPROTOCOL IS A VERY EFFECTIVESYSTEM TO CONTROL RED PALMWEEVIL, LEAVING NO PESTICIDERESIDUES IN POLLEN OR DATES INDATE PALM TREES.

RESEARCH

Pesticide residues in dates.

Pesticide residues in pollen.


Early Spring 2015 Innovaseeds Co. and its sistercompany Niagara Seeds

embarked on a major researchand development screening trialat the company new researchfacility located in Modesto,CA, USA. The project covered7 acres of land planted with ourmajor crops and breeders newintroductions for Watermelon,Melon, Cucumber, Tomato,Pepper, Eggplant, Squash,Cabbage, Cauliflower & SweetCorn.

560 new varieties weretested and evaluated under twodifferent sowing periods to

cover both spring and latesummer sowing and based onour results we feel proud andexcited about the new hybridsthat we will launch in thecoming season aiming throughthem to address growers newcultivation challenges andinsure success and prosperity toour customers and growers whouses our seeds around theworld.

Our sales and marketingactivities also witnessgeographical expansion inSouth East Asia, Africa andSouth America making ourInternational global reach now

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to 47 countries. The company isalso launching its new websiteand new version of technicalsheets showing true to typeperformance of each varietythat we list or advance in ourproduct line system.

The developments this yeardid not stop there but alsocovered operation where a newair column unit was added, amachine used to improve finalgermination on seeds and

increase uniformity at grower’sfields. Our 3rd seed counter wasalso delivered earlier this year toenhance our turnaround time forprocessing orders and shippingthem on time. Lastly our fullyautomated seed treatment unit ison target to be installed thisAutumn which is needed tocover the increased volume weare processing on a yearly basis.This expansion comes as anadditional support to our state of

the art operation facility wheretoday we handle seed milling,cleaning, sizing, treatment andpackaging insuring deliveringhigh quality seeds.

Lastly and from all of us atboth Innova Seeds andNiagara Seeds Companies wewould like to thank all ourcustomers for their trust andun-wavered support as withoutthem we wouldn't be where weare today.

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China has the range ofclimates and soilsfavorable for the

production of a diversity of highquality tropical, subtropical andtemperate vegetables, flowers,and fruit suitable for domesticand export consumption. It is

also the world's largest producerand consumer of horticulturalproducts. With the modernizationof agriculture and fastdevelopment of horticulturalindustry, the greenhousetechnology is also a field thatdevelops very fast, and to someextent, the technology is same asthe other leading countries inHorticulture. Among them,Kingpeng Corp. is for sure themost successful one.

Started from 1959, Kingpenghas involved in greenhousebusiness more than 50 years. Asa leading greenhousemanufacturer from China,Kingpeng could provide serviceof greenhouse design,manufacture, installation and

plant 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 be usedfor various functions, flowerproduction, vegetableproduction, seedling, nursery,breeding, research,demonstration garden, retailingcenter, and storage etc.

From 2001, Kingpeng started

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CHINESE GREENHOUSE BEYONDYOUR EXPECTATIONS

to be involved in the internationalmarket and made a great show-up and incredible achievementssince then. Up to now,Kingpeng has exportedgreenhouses and equipments tomore than 40 countries, and lotsof it in the hot climate region,like Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, SaudiArabia, Bahrain, Egypt,Angola, Congo, Algeria,Zimbabwe etc. Besides this, wealso exported to United State,Canada, Russia, Ukraine,Kazakhstan, Philippine,Indonesia, Thailand,Bangladesh, Japan, Iran,Ethiopia, Vietnam, Turkey etc.Because of the high quality ofour 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 ofKingpeng, it became the onlystock listed company in chinagreenhouse sector in 2008. Thisis an extra security that you aredealing with a major shareholding company, and the qualityof their product and servicescould be fully guaranteed.

For further information orlocal dealers close to you,please visit:www.chinakingpeng.com, orcontact Mr. Ray Yang by email:[email protected], ormobile: +86 135 2207 0302.


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New HollandAgriculture TS6Series tractors trace

their roots to 1965 - totractors famous for rock-solidconstruction, brute power andsimple maintenance. TS6

Series tractors are built towithstand the roughestconditions and performeffortlessly a wide variety oftasks, from mowing along theside of the road to carryingout loader work or doing

tillage operations. Federico Bellotto, New

Holland Business Director forAfrica & Middle East said:“The TS6 Series builds onthis heritage and offersfarmers real value for their

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NEW HOLLANDAGRICULTURETS6 SERIESTRACTORS


investment: they can bedepended on to work longhours tirelessly in multipleapplications, in the field or onthe road, in the toughestconditions; they are easy tomaintain; and they come at abudget-friendly price.”

A versatile powerhouse The four TS6 Series tractorsrun fuel-efficientturbocharged, intercooled,Tier 3 compliant engines:

four-cylinder, 4.5 litre forthe TS6.110 and TS6.120,and a six-cylinder, 6.7 litrefor the TS6.125 and TS6.140.These engines deliver apowerful performance

ranging from 82 kW(110 hp) to 104 kW

(139 hp) and maximum torqueof up to 625 Nm for the mostdemanding applications.

The dual-pump, open-centre hydraulic systemdelivers all the hydraulic flowneeded for the implements.For applications requiringmore hydraulic power, anauxiliary 34-litre pump can beadded to the 49-litreimplement pump. A dedicated34-litre steering pump ensuresthat the hydraulic demands ofthe rear implement do notaffect the steering.

TS6 Series tractors canhandle three-point-mountedimplements with ease with thestandard 2,410 kg liftcapacity hitch. For heavierimplements an additional lift

ram can increase capacity to3,639 kg or, if even more isneeded, two lift rams can raiseit to an impressive 4,647 kg.

Strong, built for flexibilityin tough conditionsThe TS6 Series tractors areknown for their rock-solidconstruction and the newmodels, customised for thetough conditions found in theGulf region, are able to powerthrough every task they aregiven, from mowing on theroadside to loader work, fromtilling to haying.

They are available in achoice of simple and easy touse transmissions to meet thedifferent farming requirements.The standard 8x8 mechanical

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TS6.110 TS6.120 TS6.125 TS6.140

Rated powerkW / hp 82/110 88/118 93/124 104/139

Maximum torque @1250 rpm 510 515 555 625

�A VERSATILEPOWERHOUSE

�STRONG, BUILT FORFLEXIBILITY INTOUGH CONDITIONS

�COMFORT ANDSIMPLICITY COMEAS STANDARD


shuttle transmission is ideal foroperations like roadsidemowing and haying, whereforward/reverse shuttling is notoften needed. The 8x8hydraulic shuttle provides theconvenience of clutchless

shifting, perfect forapplications where directionchanges are frequent. The 16x8DualPower™ hydraulic shuttletransmission, with anadditional underdrive gear foreach forward speed, offers the

optimal solution for hillyconditions and haying.

TS6 Series models areavailable with a choice offront axles to match differenttasks. The TS6.110 andTS6.120 can be specifiedwith the optional 2WDheavy-duty axle for heavyloader work, or a Class 3FWD axle for even moretraction and pull. TheTS6.125 and TS6.140 comewith the heavy-duty axle asstandard, and a heavy-dutyClass 4 FWD axle is alsoavailable. Also, a 98-inch rearbar axle can be specified ifrow spacing flexibility isneeded to prevent damage tothe crop and to have theoption of using dual rearwheels for better flotation toprotect the soil.

Comfort and simplicitycome as standardTS6 Series tractors aredesigned for comfort,providing plenty of legroomand a smooth ride. The flatdeck platform offersexcellent all-round visibilityand provides a wideworkstation, a mechanicalsuspension seat with armrestsand adjustable tilt steeringwheel as standard. Anoptional deluxe rubber floormat reduces noise andvibration, adding to theoperator's comfort. All leversare located convenientlywithin easy reach.

Servicing TS6 Seriestractors is simple and quick.The flip-up, one-piece hoodprovides easy access to allservice points. The big fueltank - 150 litres on the four-cylinder models and 235 litreson the six-cylinder ones -means that refuelling is keptto a minimum.

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The world of farming ischanging rapidly. Still,there are things that will

never change, like theimportance of choosingfarming equipment that worksas hard as you, the whole day,every day. Since their firstintroduction in 1923, theFarmall tractors have beensynonymous of versatileworkhorses, built to deliverperformance and rock-solidreliability under every workingcondition. This tradition nowlives on in the Case IH FarmallJXM Series. With a perfectbalance of robust design andrugged strength, these compacttractors offer the power andcost-effective performanceneeded by 21th century farmingand are the ideal workmate forevery farming task.

Strong at HeartThe Farmall JXM Series ispowered by the world renownedIveco S8000 Series engines,which are available in twoversions: 80 hp (59.7 kW) and88 hp (65.7 kW). With this 4-cylinder turbochargedpowering, which is furtherenhanced by the intercooler inboth models, the Farmall JXMtractors are tuned to deliveroptimum and reliableperformance, high torque andexcellent productivity. Thelower cooling requirementsensure high fuelefficiency andconsiderable savings. Theno-rust 90 litre fuel tankgives more than enoughfuel for long workingdays without anyrefueling need. These

results are maximized by theexcellent torque characteristicswith up to 340Nm of torque andan impressive 30% of torquebackup.

Running Smoothly in AllSituationsNot all farming tasks are alike.That is why the Farmall JXMSeries offers a wide range oftransmissions to suit perfectlyany application. All standard8x8 and 12x12 transmissionsare synchromesh withmechanical or Power Shuttle,

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ALL THE WORKING POWER


which further increases theversatility of these tractors,enabling the operator to shift onthe go, even at high speeds. Theoptional 20x20 creeper variantoffers speeds as low as 280meters per hour which are idealfor specific applicationsrequiring high torque at extra-low speeds, such as trenching,vegetable farming andmulching. The new dash-mounted shuttle lever providesfast direction changes andeffortless maneuvering, perfectfor work in confined spaces andaround the yard. Thetransmission clutches are built

with high quality Organicor Cerametalliccomponents in order toensure maximum

durability for extendedoperating life and superiorheat dissipation even in themost arduous workingconditions. The doubleclutches design optimizes

the transmissionsystem in order todeliver best-in-

class fuel and power efficiencyand continuous implementoperations.

Well Equipped forProductivityThe Farmall JXM tractors aresuch a valuable performers alsofor their great PTO power andhigh lifting capacity whichallow them to work with a widerange of tools and implements.

The new, independent PTOdriveline is easy to operate anddelivers a steady and efficienttransfer of power. Besides thestandard 540 rpm workingspeed, the Farmall JXM Seriesoffers the economy 540E PTO

option, which is ideal forsmaller implements, and the1,000 rpm option that bettersuits those farming tasksrequiring high-poweredequipment, such as sprayingand spreading jobs. Groundspeed PTO is standardthroughout the range while thereverse PTO is available asoption.

The 3 point hitch has a liftcapacity of 2,000 kg while theoptional assisted ram featureprovides extra lifting power upto 2,500 kg for heavierimplements. The JXM tractorsbenefit from a standard 54 lpmhydraulic pump flow, that

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OF A TRUE MULTI-TASKER


delivers full capacity regardlessof the load on the steeringcircuit and ensures enoughhydraulic flowing for biggerimplements. The optional up tothree remote valves are ideal forloader operations and toaccommodate a wider range ofattachments.

The standard Lift-O-Maticrear linkage control is designedto make light work of heavyduty tasks. With the additionalheight limiter, it ensuresaccurate setting of theimplement lift height which isvery helpful in applicationssuch as spraying, grass mowersor spreading. The Drop RateControl valve safely keeps theimplement in lock positionduring transport. The uniquesensitivity valve adjusts thespeed of the draft sensingaccording to the soil and the

implement and it is very muchappreciated in traditionalploughing and cultivation.

Designed for maximumstrength and loading capacity,the single piece 4WD front axlemaintains impressive tractionover even the most demandingterrain.

Designed With OperatorComfort in MindThe Farmall JXM Series isdesigned to provide theoperator with a comfortableworking environment duringlong working hours. All theessential controls are logicallyand ergonomically positionedwithin easy reach to make thetime spent in the field not onlycomfortable but moreproductive as well. The dashmounted mechanical shuttlelever can be operated without

taking hands off the steeringwheel and helps the operatorto remain focused on the task.The gear and the rangeselection levers are located toeither side of the operator'sseat, while the independentPTO clutch lever is a greatsupport in PTO applications.The standard power steeringreduces operator fatigue andenhances manoeuvrability,even during heavy loadoperations. The large flat deckplatform with suspendedpedals is ergonomicallydesigned for spacious leg roomand easy access. The fullyadjustable mechanical-suspension seat offersincreased comfort. The ROPSframe, with sun canopy, isavailable for maximum safetyand protection in everycircumstance.

Nutriplus commodities FZCO isone of the leading internationalcommodities trading companies

in the feed ingredients and raw materialsupply in the Middle East.

Based in Dubai, Nutriplus is involvedin trading, indenting and representing forInternational exporters and reputedproducers of feed commodities in theUSA, Europe etc.

“Our major customers are the endusers in Livestock farms, Poultry farms,Feed mills in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman,Jordan, Qatar and Kuwait for last morethan a decade.

“We are now adding new markets toSudan, Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Egypt andIndia. Our recent participations at tradeshows of these countries made ourmarkets entry more viable”.

“Respecting our commitment anddedication, our buyers and sellers alwaystrust and keep confidence on us whichmake us regularity and consistency inour business”. This is due to our pastperformance which we have achievedthrough our long term supply chainrelationship with our suppliers inInternational Commodity markets andbuyers in the Middle East.

“The major feed raw materials andingredients we supplying are Amino

Plus Soy by pass Protein, MegalacRumen Protected Fat, DDGS(Distiller'sDried Grains), Corn Gluten Meal, Wholecotton seed, Sugar beet pulp pellet, Soyabean Meal, Yellow corn, Feed barley,Fish meal, Alfalfa Hay, Amino Acids,MCP/DCP etc.

Nutriplus Commodities is growingyear by year and adding newinnovations to its business practice. Thecompany is under expansion andentering into different sectors of marketsrelated to Dairy / Poultry and Feedindustry.

The introduction of BCF Technology,Ultra Sound and X-Ray equipments in

the end of 2014 achieved greatacceptance from our farm, Veterinaryand animal health sector.

In the Poultry sector we successfullylaunched and result is established byintroduction of All Natural Flies controlbarrier for repel and kill flies in the barnand poultry house.

Entry as an Amino acid supplier atthe end of 2014, we got remarkableopportunity to supply our newlylaunched DL-Methonine and L-Lysinefor the poultry sector. Proven result hasbeen showned for the growth andperformance of broiler farms in thepoultry sector.

Our special program for coming yearsis to introduce specialized additives,supplements, Vet accessories for farmand feed industry. Some of the selectiveproducts we started already and addingas our new innovation are Bio-Chlor forRumen Fermentation, Trace Mineralingredients such as Magnesium Oxide,Sodium bi carbonate buffer etc.

Our goal as a total farm and feedsupporting service, we are in thediversification of value added productsuch as Milking Parlor, Diary ProcessingAccessories and Tools for MobileMilking Machine and Critical Spareparts and replacements.

Specialist inFeed Raw

Materials &Ingredients

Nutriplus Commodities FZCO

EXPANSION in innovativeadditives & Supplements, FarmEquipments & Tools and concept

of unique Dairy & PoultrySupply Chains

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POULTRY

Vencomatic introducesits new aviary systemfor layers: the Bolegg

Gallery. This multi-tier systemcombines user friendlinesswith an economic design.While birds can follow theirnatural behaviour resulting inoptimal laying performance, itallows you to collect eggs inan efficient way, preservingthe quality after lay.

As it is getting moredifficult to find skilled labour,the importance of an easy tomanage system is growing.The Bolegg Gallery usesvertical space to increase thenumber of birds per m2 floorarea. Its open structuresimplifies inspection. Thewinchable back walls allow

nest inspection and the tree-concept offers a goodoverview and access to alllevels.

At the heart of the BoleggGallery you'll find theVencomatic laying nest. Thisnest is based on Vencomaticinnovations, such as theVencomat, the tipping floorand the egg belt. The design ofthe Vencomat ensuresminimum contact with theeggs. With the perfect angle ofthe nest eggs gently roll awaydirectly after lay protectingthem from damage by thebirds. All 3 tiers of the BoleggGallery are equipped with eggbelts, enabling automaticcollection of all eggs. Atipping floor closing

mechanism prevents litteringthe nest at night and allowsdirt and dust to fall off easilywhen closing the nest. Thesystem offers an hygienicenvironment through thecombination of the nest andthe wiremesh floor.

The design combined witheasy operation makesmanaging aviary birds easierthan you think.

Vencomatic Group is knownfor its innovative andsustainable systems for thepoultry industry. Combiningthree well-known brands -Vencomatic, Agro Supply andPrinzen - Vencomatic Groupoffers a full range of innovativesystems for all types of poultryfarms worldwide.

NEW AVIARY SYSTEM FOR LAYERS

Maximize yourgrowth potential.3 ways we help make your plants grow.

Quality raw materials.

We have our own extensive reserves of premium

European white and black peat in Germany, Ireland

and the Baltic regions. We also produce and process

renewable resources in our own production facilities.

Tried-and-tested substrates.

Our product line is well established,

highly versatile and offers perfect functionality.

A global network of partners and experts.

Our products are available nationwide and Klasmann

experts and suppliers are always within reach,

providing you with ready-to-use or custom solutions

to your growing needs.

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and ornamental plants

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Klasmann products are available

throughout the Near and Middle East

region. To ask for your local distributor

please contact:

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99, Bukit Timah Road

# 05-04 Alfa Centre

Singapore 229835

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