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The International Congress on Biosolutions will take place over three days during Macfrut. (Image source: Macfrut)
The International Congress on Biosolutions is scheduled to take place during the upcoming Macfrut 2025 trade fair that will be kicking off from 6-8 May at the Rimini Expo Centre in Italy
The congress is an integral part of the Biosolutions International Event (BIE), dedicated to natural products for plant protection, plant nutrition and biostimulation. The two key themes of the event include:
1. A deep dive into the needs of the peach market in Italy and around the world.
2. Emerging issues and related innovative biosolutions that can make peach growing a profitable and sustainable business.
The first session will feature presentations on the market for peach trees and the problems affecting them, followed by two international case studies. The second session will feature presentations on innovative biosolutions. The event will take place over three days during Macfrut and will include an exhibition area in the central South Hall with around 70 companies, the Biosolutions Innovation Award for innovative products, Technical Round Tables for exhibitors and sponsors, and meetings with foreign buyers of biosolutions, which are open to all exhibitors.
The technology is designed for simple and efficient application, at speeds of up to 25 mph. (Image source: CNH)
Case IH recently launched the new SenseApply technology, purposefully designed to maximise the output of every input
Comprising a single cab-mounted camera system, the technology is an economical and adaptable automated Live variable rate application solution that offers multi-season uses for unmatched versatility and productivity without compromising quality or functionality. It has various multi-application uses including:
- Selective spray: This includes a one-time activation fee eliminating both per acre fees and annual fees for the life of the device. It offers two options – the Green-on-Brown Spot Spray offering upgraded weed management and the Base + Boost option that applies a consistent base rate over the entire boom while boosting individual nozzle sections to a higher rate when passing over areas with higher weed pressure.
- Live Variable Rate Application (VRA): This includes lifetime Live VRA use and offers five options – Burndown VRA, Nitrogen VRA, Harvest Aid VRA, Plant Growth Regulator VRA and Fungicide VRA.
The technology is designed for simple and efficient application, at speeds of up to 25 mph, with the camera self-calibrating to the crop within the first 150 ft during Live VRA. The SenseApply camera – which is mounted on top of the cab to maximise field of view – senses plant biomass and responds accordingly, depending on the application type the operator selected.
SenseApply also integrates with Case IH FieldOps and Raven Slingshot, enabling operators to connect and manage application data through their preferred platform. This integration increases overall operator efficiencies by providing real-time data analysis and decision-making capabilities, while making it easier to align with agronomist recommendations. The technology's multi-purpose functionality enables operators to use it throughout the year irrespective of the seasons.
“SenseApply offers unparalleled flexibility, with a range of application methods that were previously unavailable in a single solution,” said application equipment customer segmentation lead at Case IH, Leo Bose. “It is also a cost-effective solution with no annual subscriptions or per acre fees, driving efficiency and profitability for a grower.”
The camel thorn tree grows naturally and requires minimal agronomic inputs, making it a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to conventional grain-based feeds. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
A study published in the Meat Science Journal found that Vachellia erioloba, commonly known as camel thorn tree serves as an efficient natural feed supplement in lamb feed, when paired with ammoniated maize stover
The leaves of this tree which thrives in arid regions of Africa including South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Angola, southwest Mozambique, Zambia, Eswatini and the western reaches of Zimbabwe, are found to be a protein-rich and highly digestable plant resource. Moreover, the tree grows naturally and requires minimal agronomic inputs, making it a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to conventional grain-based feeds.
The co-ingredient, maize stover, is a common agricultural by-product that lacks adequate nutrition on its own. However, when treated with ammonia and supplemented with Vachellia erioloba leaf meal, the resulting feed obtained contains significantly high levels of protein that can promote weight gain and feed efficiency in lambs.
Research carried out on the meat obtained from lambs who had consumed this enriched feed showed an improvement in fatty acid composition. The meat was found to contain higher levels of omega-3 and omega-6 unsaturated fatty acids that are essential for human health. Moreover, a notable improvement in meat texture and taste, owing to higher water-holding capacity, was also observed.
The study authors suggested that the Rumin8 oil IVP had the potential to reduce enteric methane emissions. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
An animal trial conducted on Rumin8 by the Department of Animal Science at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) found a 95.2% reduction in enteric methane emissions, marking an important milestone for the company
The trial involved 24 cattle split into three groups and fed a total mixed ration (TMR). The effects of the Rumin8 Investigational Veterinary Product (IVP) on enteric gas emissions, animal production parameters and the rumen environment were evaluated. Upon adding Rumin8’s oil IVP to the feed, a 95.2% reduction in total methane emissions was noted, with methane yield (g/kg DMI) reducing by 93%, and methane intensity (g/kg ADG) going down by 93.4%.
The study authors suggested that the Rumin8 oil IVP, containing synthetic bromoform (or tribromomethane), had the potential to reduce enteric methane emissions. They also noted that animal source foods provide high-quality protein and essential nutrients with high bioavailability, which is key to addressing global undernutrition. Consumption of meat and milk is forecast to increase by 73% and 58% respectively by 2050, and “reducing enteric methane emissions is therefore crucial to mitigate the environmental impact of livestock systems and to achieve national and international climate goals.”
By making use of a highly scalable, consistent and cost-efficient pharmaceutical process, Rumin8's patented technology stabilises the target compound, tribromomethane, known to be the most effective anti-methanogenic compound studied to date. This marks an important milestone for the company which is currently on the pursuit for regulatory approval for its feed and water delivered methane reducing additives. Additional trials are also underway in key cattle markets gloablly.
The X-ray inspection system Dylight S combines a compact design with precise foreign body detection and efficient quality control. (Image source: Minebea Intec)
One of the world's leading industrial weighing and inspection technologies, Minebea Intec has introduced the new Dylight S, an X-ray inspection system that enables manufacturing companies to guarantee the highest product safety and quality at an affordable price
The evolving needs of the food and pharmaceutical industries makes advanced technologies crucial to ensure sustainability, while maintaining high product quality, safety and affordability. Regulations such as the pre-packaging ordinance or supplier audits require complete documentation. At the same time, sustainable packaging materials make the use of advanced X-ray technologies essential. This is where the new X-ray inspection system Dylight S comes in.
Featuring sideshooter technology, this compact system has been specially developed to ensure the quality of products in upright containers. It enables more precise detection of foreign bodies in products with light and complex packaging. The X-ray inspection system not only enables reliable detection of metallic and non-metallic foreign bodies—including glass, rubber, stones or plastic parts—in containers such as PET bottles, liquid food cartons or plastic cans, but also offers functions for completeness checks and fill level inspections. Thanks to a wide range of interfaces, Dylight S can be seamlessly integrated into digital production environments.
"The X-ray inspection system Dylight S is characterised by its extremely compact design. This enables easy integration into existing production lines," said product manager at Minebea Intec, Mengqi Liang. "Another key advantage of the Dylight S is using the monoblock generator without an external transformer, which reduces technical complexity and simultaneously lowers the total cost of ownership (TCO)."
Furthermore, to boost production efficiency and improve accuracy, Minebea Intec is introducing another innovative feature with the X-ray inspection system Dylight S: autonomous parameter adjustment. This function optimises the product set-up process and inspection process by automatically adjusting the settings to reduce false rejects. Another notable feature is the image acquisition function that uses innovative software technology to generate a second X-ray image from an acquired image, enabling the operating personnel to subsequently optimise brightness, contrast and scaling and to detect the foreign bodies that have been missed in the original images.
Biome Makers has announced integrations is enabling farmers to bridge the gap between soil biology and digital farming. (Image source: Biome Makers)
Digital integration of field data from leading platfoms such as CNH, John Deere and Climate FieldView with Biome Makers' precision agriculture tool 'BeCrop Farm' empowers farmers, enabling more intelligent decision-making and sustainable farming practices
To make it easier for farmers to harness biological data alongside traditional agronomic information, Biome Makers has announced integrations with Climate FieldView, John Deere and CNH, enabling farmers to bridge the gap between soil biology and digital farming.
The three key benefits of this integration include:
1. Seamless data import: Users can gain science-backed soil health insights—without the hassle of manual data entry, by effortlessly importing their field data into BeCrop Farm.
2. Actionable soil health intelligence: By analysing more than 1,000 biological and environmental parameters, BeCrop Farm provides recommendations on nutrient cycling, disease risk, soil resilience, ag-input products, and agronomic strategies that help farmers optimise soil performance and input efficiency.
3. Data privacy and ownership: Biome Makers ensures that all data handling complies with the highest agricultural privacy standards, allowing farmers to retain complete control over their data, choosing when and with whom to share it with.
“Digital agriculture is evolving toward more connected platforms, where farmers can leverage multiple data sources for better decision-making,” said Alberto Acedo, CSO and co-founder of Biome Makers. “Our integrations with Climate FieldView, John Deere and CNH support this transformation, making it effortless for users to bring their field data into BeCrop Farm and unlock powerful soil biology insights, ag-input recommendations and agronomic guidance that drive sustainable farming practices.”
Being accessible in a variety of languages, thus allowing even farmers with limited formal education to benefit. (Image source: FMAFS)
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr Aliyu Abdullahi, CON, has launched the National Electronic Extension Platform (NEEP), a digital initiative to improve productivity and farmers’ livelihood as well as enhance agricultural extension service delivery
Speaking during the opening ceremony of the National Agricultural Extension Research Summit with the theme: 'Sustainable Agriculture Extension Service Delivery in Nigeria', the Minister stated that the platform would strengthen the linkage between research institutions and Nigerian farmers.
According to Abdullahi, the Platform would provide real-time access to vital agricultural information, offering an interactive and cost-effective alternative to traditional extension services while mitigating security risks faced by field agents. He further stated that the ministry had deployed technologies to improve labour productivity through the distribution of tractors for land preparation, planting, and harvesting.
In his welcome address, director, Federal Department of Agricultural Extension Service, Dr Deola Tayo Lordbanjou emphasised the critical role of agricultural extension services in translating research findings, innovative practices, and new technologies into practical solutions for farmers.
Lordbanjou explained that the NEEP platform would be accessible in English, pidgin ,Youraba, Hausa and Igbo languages, allowing even farmers with limited formal education to benefit. "Farmers will be able to ask questions and receive real time answers, while agents will have a database of agricultural knowledge at their fingertips," he added.
The International Congress on Biosolutions will take place over three days during Macfrut. (Image source: Macfrut)
The International Congress on Biosolutions is scheduled to take place during the upcoming Macfrut 2025 trade fair that will be kicking off from 6-8 May at the Rimini Expo Centre in Italy
The congress is an integral part of the Biosolutions International Event (BIE), dedicated to natural products for plant protection, plant nutrition and biostimulation. The two key themes of the event include:
1. A deep dive into the needs of the peach market in Italy and around the world.
2. Emerging issues and related innovative biosolutions that can make peach growing a profitable and sustainable business.
The first session will feature presentations on the market for peach trees and the problems affecting them, followed by two international case studies. The second session will feature presentations on innovative biosolutions. The event will take place over three days during Macfrut and will include an exhibition area in the central South Hall with around 70 companies, the Biosolutions Innovation Award for innovative products, Technical Round Tables for exhibitors and sponsors, and meetings with foreign buyers of biosolutions, which are open to all exhibitors.
NOVUS experts will provide insights into the biological and economic impacts of milk fat depression. (Image source: NOVUS)
The show will create opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and deal-making. (Image source: Agri Africa)
The camel thorn tree grows naturally and requires minimal agronomic inputs, making it a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to conventional grain-based feeds. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
A study published in the Meat Science Journal found that Vachellia erioloba, commonly known as camel thorn tree serves as an efficient natural feed supplement in lamb feed, when paired with ammoniated maize stover
The leaves of this tree which thrives in arid regions of Africa including South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Angola, southwest Mozambique, Zambia, Eswatini and the western reaches of Zimbabwe, are found to be a protein-rich and highly digestable plant resource. Moreover, the tree grows naturally and requires minimal agronomic inputs, making it a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to conventional grain-based feeds.
The co-ingredient, maize stover, is a common agricultural by-product that lacks adequate nutrition on its own. However, when treated with ammonia and supplemented with Vachellia erioloba leaf meal, the resulting feed obtained contains significantly high levels of protein that can promote weight gain and feed efficiency in lambs.
Research carried out on the meat obtained from lambs who had consumed this enriched feed showed an improvement in fatty acid composition. The meat was found to contain higher levels of omega-3 and omega-6 unsaturated fatty acids that are essential for human health. Moreover, a notable improvement in meat texture and taste, owing to higher water-holding capacity, was also observed.
The study authors suggested that the Rumin8 oil IVP had the potential to reduce enteric methane emissions. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The partnership advances the One Health platform of animal health solutions. (Image source: Elanco)
The X-ray inspection system Dylight S combines a compact design with precise foreign body detection and efficient quality control. (Image source: Minebea Intec)
One of the world's leading industrial weighing and inspection technologies, Minebea Intec has introduced the new Dylight S, an X-ray inspection system that enables manufacturing companies to guarantee the highest product safety and quality at an affordable price
The evolving needs of the food and pharmaceutical industries makes advanced technologies crucial to ensure sustainability, while maintaining high product quality, safety and affordability. Regulations such as the pre-packaging ordinance or supplier audits require complete documentation. At the same time, sustainable packaging materials make the use of advanced X-ray technologies essential. This is where the new X-ray inspection system Dylight S comes in.
Featuring sideshooter technology, this compact system has been specially developed to ensure the quality of products in upright containers. It enables more precise detection of foreign bodies in products with light and complex packaging. The X-ray inspection system not only enables reliable detection of metallic and non-metallic foreign bodies—including glass, rubber, stones or plastic parts—in containers such as PET bottles, liquid food cartons or plastic cans, but also offers functions for completeness checks and fill level inspections. Thanks to a wide range of interfaces, Dylight S can be seamlessly integrated into digital production environments.
"The X-ray inspection system Dylight S is characterised by its extremely compact design. This enables easy integration into existing production lines," said product manager at Minebea Intec, Mengqi Liang. "Another key advantage of the Dylight S is using the monoblock generator without an external transformer, which reduces technical complexity and simultaneously lowers the total cost of ownership (TCO)."
Furthermore, to boost production efficiency and improve accuracy, Minebea Intec is introducing another innovative feature with the X-ray inspection system Dylight S: autonomous parameter adjustment. This function optimises the product set-up process and inspection process by automatically adjusting the settings to reduce false rejects. Another notable feature is the image acquisition function that uses innovative software technology to generate a second X-ray image from an acquired image, enabling the operating personnel to subsequently optimise brightness, contrast and scaling and to detect the foreign bodies that have been missed in the original images.
Being accessible in a variety of languages, thus allowing even farmers with limited formal education to benefit. (Image source: FMAFS)
Food safety is a pressing issue in Africa, with foodborne illnesses affecting 91 million people and resulting in 137,000 deaths annually. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The technology is designed for simple and efficient application, at speeds of up to 25 mph. (Image source: CNH)
Case IH recently launched the new SenseApply technology, purposefully designed to maximise the output of every input
Comprising a single cab-mounted camera system, the technology is an economical and adaptable automated Live variable rate application solution that offers multi-season uses for unmatched versatility and productivity without compromising quality or functionality. It has various multi-application uses including:
- Selective spray: This includes a one-time activation fee eliminating both per acre fees and annual fees for the life of the device. It offers two options – the Green-on-Brown Spot Spray offering upgraded weed management and the Base + Boost option that applies a consistent base rate over the entire boom while boosting individual nozzle sections to a higher rate when passing over areas with higher weed pressure.
- Live Variable Rate Application (VRA): This includes lifetime Live VRA use and offers five options – Burndown VRA, Nitrogen VRA, Harvest Aid VRA, Plant Growth Regulator VRA and Fungicide VRA.
The technology is designed for simple and efficient application, at speeds of up to 25 mph, with the camera self-calibrating to the crop within the first 150 ft during Live VRA. The SenseApply camera – which is mounted on top of the cab to maximise field of view – senses plant biomass and responds accordingly, depending on the application type the operator selected.
SenseApply also integrates with Case IH FieldOps and Raven Slingshot, enabling operators to connect and manage application data through their preferred platform. This integration increases overall operator efficiencies by providing real-time data analysis and decision-making capabilities, while making it easier to align with agronomist recommendations. The technology's multi-purpose functionality enables operators to use it throughout the year irrespective of the seasons.
“SenseApply offers unparalleled flexibility, with a range of application methods that were previously unavailable in a single solution,” said application equipment customer segmentation lead at Case IH, Leo Bose. “It is also a cost-effective solution with no annual subscriptions or per acre fees, driving efficiency and profitability for a grower.”
Biome Makers has announced integrations is enabling farmers to bridge the gap between soil biology and digital farming. (Image source: Biome Makers)
Through AGRIMAX SPARGO SB, BKT aims to offer farmers an advanced solution that addresses the specific challenges of row crops and spraying operations. (Image source: BKT)
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