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The ZHKA 350 tipper semi-trailer is based on a lightweight, high-performance design for maximum transport efficiency. (Image source: Fliegl)

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The innovative ZHKA 350 2-axle rear tipping semi-trailer has an aluminium body, offering a range of features designed for optimum performance and versatility

With a gross vehicle weight of approximately 31 tonnes and an unladen weight of approximately 6 tonnes, depending on the equipment, the ZHKA 350 offers an impressive payload. Thanks to the nova-grey curved frame front, which saves weight in favour of the payload and stabilises the frame, as vertically acting forces are optimally bundled and transferred to the fifth wheel coupling plate. 

Moreover, the presence of a steel guide on the underside of the curved chassis has a rounded shape, which makes manoeuvring easier, as there is more freedom of movement for the tractor unit without corner surfaces. In addition, 9,300 mm long aluminium body, being conical in shape, allows even moist materials like manure and silage to slide off easily, thus favouring the unloading of any agricultural transport goods. 

The rear wall with rubber seal and turnbuckles as well as the 400x400 mm grain hatch make the ZHKA 350 versatile for a wide range of transport goods, including grain and even rapeseed as well as moist loads such as manure. No liquid escapes, as the body is completely sealed. Particularly noteworthy is the pendulum rear wall with double-jointed hinges and double hook locking, which enables lateral levelling of up to 300 mm and fast unloading.

The air suspension with tilt lowering results in a very smooth ride on the road. This feature is optional and can also be deactivated if required. To secure the load, the ZHKA 350 is supplied with a roller tarpaulin with platform as standard. The standing platform at the front of the Fliegl tipper semi-trailer is bolted directly to the sleeve of the tipping cylinder, allowing the platform to swivel backwards over the fifth-wheel plate when tipped up, reducing the overhang forwards over the kingpin.

The compressed air supply and electrical connections are installed on the platform, allowing the driver to couple the connections while standing.  Another optional feature is the hydraulic TopLift Light folding roof which provides a simple and quick cover for silage and wood chips and, depending on the equipment variant, can be conveniently controlled from the driver's seat through a radio remote control.

With this semi-trailer, Fliegl Agrartechnik GmbH is further expanding its product range in the agro-truck sector and offering a more cost-effective alternative to the push-off semitrailer.

For more information, visit: www.fliegl.com 

In the setting of the Siam agricultural fair, a press conference to present EIMA 2024 was held on 24 April, in Meknés. (Image source: EIMA)

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Organised by FederUnacoma, in Bologna from 6-10 November, the 46th edition of EIMA 2024 offers a plethora of innovations to Moroccan operators

Innovations like the REAL space—a space dedicated to robots, drones and more generally, to all those highly automated technologies—are capable of increasing production yields, improving the sustainability of crops and optimising the use of production factors. 

These are requirements that are truly stringent for the agriculture of the North African state of Morocco, which is particularly exposed to the consequences of climate change. Reduction of water supply sources, soil impoverishment, loss of productivity and decline in agricultural incomes are the main challenges that Moroccan agriculture has been facing positively in recent years.

Keeping this in mind, the focus on innovation continues with the usual exhibition of the winning models of the ‘Technical Innovations 2024’ competition and with the numerous in-depth technical meetings on the most relevant issues for the primary sector and for the world of agricultural machinery. 

Technology will also be the protagonist in the spaces outside the pavilions, in the outdoor areas where the show of the finalist tractors of the Tractor of the Year will be staged, as well as demonstrations of vehicles for bioenergy supply chains, trials of gardening and green care machines.

To date, more than 1,500 companies—500 of which from abroad—have already formalised their participation in the event, but the number is destined to grow further in the coming weeks, bringing the total number of exhibitors to the highest levels in the history of the exhibition.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.eima.it/

Aviana's International Poultry Expo will be kicking off on 12 September in Madagascar. (Image source: Aviana))

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From 12-15 September this year, Aviana will be organising the International Poultry Expo at the Le Plus Grand Hall in Antananarivo, Madagascar

Being the world’s 47th largest country and the fourth-largest island, the country has enormous potential in the livestock and fisheries sector. 

Livestock is widespread, with about 60% of rural families depending on it for their income. Animal production is dominated by extensive livestock rearing, pigs and poultry. There is also a growing modern poultry industry around the main cities.

The fisheries sector on the other hand, has more prominence along Madagascar’s western coast, particularly in the province of Toliara. There is also a good potential for the development of shrimps and prawns rising and for freshwater aquaculture, mainly for common carp and tilapia, in paddy fields, ponds and cages. 

According to statistics from 2008, the overall meat production was estimated at 251,000 tonnes; milk at 530,000 tonnes and hen eggs at 19,000 tonnes. In regard to fishery and aquaculture, production totalled to 130,000 tonnes in 2008. Moreover, around 35,000 tonnes of fishery products are exported every year, with more than 50% of these being exported toward European countries, and the rest toward Japan, Mauritius and some Asian countries.

For more information and to register, visit: www.avianaafrica.com

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Bank vice president Dr Beth Dunford, seen visiting a Bank-supported farmer in Ethiopia, is leading the Bank delegation to AFSH Summit. (Image source: AfDB)

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The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) leveraged its deep expertise and convening power to highlight the crucial role of agricultural technologies, fertiliser and healthy soils in driving sustainable agricultural growth at the Africa Fertiliser and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit, which took place from 7-9 May in Nairobi, Kenya

The event explored solutions to widespread declines in farmland soil quality and built consensus on an African Fertiliser and Soil Health Action Plan. The summit also adopted an African Union Commission initiative to enhance the health and productivity of African soils. More than 1,500 participants from across Africa, including Heads of State and Ministers attended the event.

One of the notable side events titled ‘Dakar 2 - the State of African Fertiliser and Soil Health: Policy, Governance, and Institutional Framework to Accelerate Country Food and Agriculture Delivery Compacts,’ brought together representatives of agricultural ministries, the private sector, and other stakeholders to showcase successful efforts by Ethiopia and Mali to scale soil health interventions, raise crop productivity and bolster rural livelihoods.

Another side event, titled, 'Advancing the Soil Initiative for Africa through the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils,' showcased the strategic and developing relationship between the AfDB and the US-led Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS), a movement to build resilient food systems grounded in diverse, nutritious and climate-adapted crops grown in healthy, fertile soils. VACS is aligned with the Bank’s Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) initiative, which delivers heat-tolerant, drought-resistant and other climate-smart certified seeds to millions of Africa’s smallholder farmers to produce 120 million additional tonnes of food in Africa and lift 130 million people out of poverty.

As part of its Feed Africa strategy to boost yields and build resilience, the AfDB is committed to ensuring African farmers have access to the inputs they need.

In the setting of the Siam agricultural fair, a press conference to present EIMA 2024 was held on 24 April, in Meknés. (Image source: EIMA)

Aviana's International Poultry Expo will be kicking off on 12 September in Madagascar. (Image source: Aviana))

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Hill Group is one of the few fully automated poultry plants in East Africa. (Image source: Marel)

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The Hill Group processing plant has been operational in Dar es Salaam since July 2023

Boasting a population of around 63 million, Tanzania’s chicken consumption seems to be in line with its rapidly growing population. Since long, the wet market has largely dominated Tanzania. However, these pose numerous health and sanitary risks, making the move towards processed meat essential for maintaining safety and quality.

Standing by his goal to transform Tanzania’s chicken processing industry, entrepreneur Hillary Shoo, who is also the founder of the Tanzania-based feed manufacturing company, Hill Group, had formulated plans to establish a greenfield poultry processing plant in 2014. With the support of food processing solutions company, Marel, Shoo began building the factory from scratch, until it was finally commissioned in July 2023.

Processing capacity at Hill’s greenfield, starts at 3,000 bph. At the start of the process, floor scales connected to Innova weigh incoming live birds. The manual killing process ensures that production is 100% halal. Scalding and plucking are also done using Marel equipment. After the combined VOC vent cutter and opening machine, the automated evisceration line features a Nuova eviscerator with a separate pack line for manual harvesting. After evisceration, products are chilled in a water chiller. This is followed by a Compact Grader, to select the products by weight. Although restaurants are important customers, the project aims to reach all markets and most importantly, at an affordable cost.

Distribution is mainly focused on major urban areas such as Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Arusha, Morogoro and Dodoma.

For more information, visit: https://marel.com/en/ 

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The CHRONOS OMP-2090 B delivers maximum productivity through reliable, fully automatic operation, outstanding bagging accuracy and high product and operational safety. (Image source: Bühler)

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Swiss technology group, Bühler recently announced its partnership with Canadian packaging equipment manufacturer, Premier Tech to launch the CHRONOS OMP-2090 B, a fully automatic bagging station

Developed for a wide range of powdery and other non-free-flowing products, the new bagging station delivers maximum productivity through reliable, fully automatic operation, outstanding bagging accuracy and high product and operational safety.

The CHRONOS OMP-2090 B features an innovative bag opening system that delivers maximum efficiency with highly reliable operation. Its innovation in bagging accuracy of approximately 25 kg is made possible through the incorporation of dosing and weighing technology and intelligent controls. Its uniquely robust bag handling concept delivers optimal uptime and has a capacity of up to 900 bags per hour and its hygienic design coupled with comprehensive safety features demonstrates Bühler's and Premier Tech’s dedication to high food and human safety standards. These features significantly optimise the profitability of millers without compromising the efficiency of their operations.

“At Premier Tech, we leverage our decades of expertise to deliver high-performing, food-safe, and cost-effective automated packaging solutions," said Partner Relations director at Premier Tech Systems and Automation, Alexis Michaud. "This dedication to quality and innovation ensures that businesses in emerging markets have access to the automation level they need to compete. Our solutions empower them to enhance their operational efficiency and product quality, ultimately contributing to their long-term success.” 

The product will be available in all markets, apart from the US, Canada and the European member states. 

For more information, visit: https://www.buhlergroup.com/ and https://www.premiertech.com/

Well-timed treatments with Omex Kingfol Zn are rewarded with zinc-enriched grain. (Image source: Omex)

Representatives of the African Development Bank, African Fertilizer Financing Mechanism, the Government of Norway and Apollo Agriculture at the Nairobi launch of the Financing for Sustainable Agriculture Management Project. (Image source: AfDB)

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VUELA sets new standards for efficiency, durability and ease of use in ventilation technology. (Image source: TPI-Polytechniek)

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Global innovator and field ventilation solutions and components provider, TPI-Polytechniek recently introduced VUELA, an innovative ventilation inlet, designed to optimise airflow within facilities like never before

With its unique V-shaped valve, VUELA sets new standards for efficiency, durability and ease of use in ventilation technology. The device is equipped with an innovative V-shaped inner valve that guides air optimally under all conditions. This unique shape ensures that air jets penetrate deep into the facility, guaranteeing even and effective distribution of cool air.

Comparing this technology with traditional systems VUELA's performance really stands out. VUELA ensures unmatched control over the facility's ventilation. From a minimum capacity of 55 cfm at 0.05 SP at the minimum opening to an impressive maximum capacity of 1887 cfm at 0.15 SP at full opening, VUELA perfectly aligns with customers’ requirements.

These capacity ranges highlight not just VUELA’s versatility but also its commitment to delivering optimal performance under any circumstance. Moreover, the device comes equipped with the latest accessories and seals, including a new pulley unit made from durable ABS. This makes the system resistant to chemical and high-pressure cleaning while also being easy to maintain and assemble - a true revolution in the ease of ventilation maintenance.

Future potential

VUELA is specifically designed to easily replace the 145-VFG, making the transition to more efficient ventilation effortless. Without the need for extensive adjustments, VUELA offers a perfect fit. This puts efficient ventilation within reach. With this device, TPI-Polytechniek embraces the future of indoor air management, where efficiency, durability, and ease of use are essential. 

“After 25 years of producing our 145-VFG inlet series it’s time to set a new standard," said managing director TPI-Polytechniek, Loic van der Heijden. "We recognised the need for a ventilation solution that goes beyond conventional systems. We took all features found useful over the years and combined these in a whole new design. With identical dimensions to the original 145 series, VUELA can also easily replace 145 inlets.”

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The ZHKA 350 tipper semi-trailer is based on a lightweight, high-performance design for maximum transport efficiency. (Image source: Fliegl)

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‘Agriculture number one priority in South Sudan’

The newest country on the world map, South Sudan, is looking to attract foreign direct investments across various industries to develop its economy

Last week, at the South Sudan Investment Roadshow in Dubai, Deng Deng Nhial, South Sudan Ambassador to the UAE, addressed a huge delegate of businessmen and media at The Address Boulevard Hotel about the favourable business environment that the country can offer to investors that include rich natural resources, pro business leadership and regulations (including duty exemptions and concessions for imports), labour pool with native English skills and the strategic location in East Africa.

Speaking about the tangible opportunities in priority sectors like agriculture, petroleum, mining and infrastructure, the Ambassador stressed that development of agribusiness takes precedence over all over sectors in the country at the moment, it being the backbone of its economy since 95 per cent of the 648,000 sq km in the country is arable and much of the population rural, i.e, 80 per cent. 

In an interview with African Farming, Onyoti Adigo Nyikwec, minister of agriculture and food security, said that food will last longer than oil. “In the light of recent volatility in oil pricing across the world, we have decided to invest into something more long-term like agriculture. The government believes that there is a great need to develop agriculture because unlike oil, crops will never dry up if looked after properly. It provides food, cash crops and help in empowering youth and the women. Agriculture, I believe, can take the country ahead.”

Blessed with fertile land and abundant water resources, earlier farming was only for local consumption. But now South Sudan is looking to commercialise and export food products like sorghum, sunflower, gum acacia and honey. “The more we produce, the more self-sufficient we become,” the minister added.

Not just agriculture but even aquaculture is important in the daily lives of South Sudanese population. With no advance equipment for fish farming, most of the sector is untapped. The current wild fishery output is 140,000 tonnes per year but the potential can go up to 200,000 tonnes per year.

Minister Nyikwec explained the recently declared The Comprehensive Agriculture Master Plan and Irrigation Development Master Plan (IDMP) covering five subsectors – crops, livestock, fishery, forestry and institutional development. Few projects in the pipeline include

- Capacity building

-Construction of national diagnostic laboratory for livestock

-Steps towards drought resilience and livelihood

-Mitigation of land degradation

-Research collaboration in the field of vaccination and animal production

With regards to opportunities, the minister said that the government has identified a number of priority programmes in the CAMP and IDMP, which gives the investors an option to select the project and partner of their choice.