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Dennis V. Blehm Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2019 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dennis V. Blehm of Hemet, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of agriculture. About Dennis V. Blehm, President Dennis Blehm has over 40 years experience... - February 27, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Country Pavilions to Bring Latest Farming Technology to Agritech Expo Zambia in Chisamba in April
Agritech Expo Zambia will this year international exhibitors, including country pavilions so far from Germany, China, Czech Republic, the European Union, Italy and the UK, - February 24, 2019 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Greenoak Welcomes Norwell Dairy Systems in Its Growing Dealer Network
Greenoak Dairy Equipment North America, the goat and sheep milking equipment specialist, today announced their latest dealership addition, Norwell Dairy Systems. They will become the Premier Greenoak Dealer across the south Western Ontario territory. - February 14, 2019 - Greenoak Dairy Equipment North America
Agritech Expo Zambia Celebrates 6th Birthday in Chisamba in April
Agritech Expo Zambia 2019 in May in Chisamba is expected to gather more than 20,000 visitors and over 220 local and international exhibitors, including international pavilions from Germany, Italy, UK and Zimbabwe. - February 01, 2019 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Introducing the Geiger-Lund Model 2019 Selective Asparagus Harvester
Geiger-Lund Harvesters is introducing its new model 2019 selective asparagus harvester. According to Geiger-Lund, the machine will dramatically reduce the cost of labor to harvest asparagus by eliminating the field labor. Geiger-Lund has just sold its second machine to a grower in Sweden, having sold the first machine to a grower in Arizona. This coming spring the machines will be available for viewing while they operate. Viewing details will be posted on its website in March. - January 31, 2019 - Geiger-Lund
New Discovery of an Effective Agent Fighting for the Removal of Oil Spills from the Water's Surface by Dr. Peng Cheng from Oasis Publishers
Peng-Cheng Ma’s research is titled, “Bio-based oil gelling agent for effective removal of oil spills from water surface.” The International Tankers Owners Pollution Federation Limited (ITOPF) maintains a database of oil spills from tank vessels, including combined carriers,... - January 08, 2019 - Oasis Publishers
Brilliant Research on an Interesting Practice in Plant Factories with Artificial Lighting by Dr. Toyoki Kozai from Oasis Publishers
Dr. Toyoki Kozai’s research is titled, “Opportunities and Challenges for the Plant Factory with Artificial Lighting (PFAL)” (or vertical/indoor farming). Dr Kozai graduated from Chiba University, Japan in 1967. He obtained a Master’s degree in 1969, and a PhD degree of... - January 08, 2019 - Oasis Publishers
Mobitech Wireless Solution and ConserWater Technologies Announce Partnership to Bring AI Powered Agriculture to Indian Farmers
AI-Powered Automated Drip Irrigation Controllers Help Farmers Grow More with Less Resources AI in Farming has arrived in India. Over 60% of India is composed of small and medium farms, making agriculture a very significant part of our country. However, few farmers have the ability to adopt the... - January 07, 2019 - ConserWater Technologies
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks Commemorated as a Professional of the Year for 2019 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks of Mansfield, Texas has been commemorated as a Professional of the year for 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and high level of success for over 20 years in the fields of agriculture, real estate, investments and... - January 05, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Digested Organics Wins Grant for Innovation
Ultrafiltration system removes phosphorous from manure, wins Vermont Phosphorous Innovation Challenge (VPIC). - January 04, 2019 - Digested Organics
Simply Natural's Alan Winstead Named President of Coclé APEDE
The Panamanian Association of Business Executives (APEDE) opened its newest chapter in Coclé in October with Alan Winstead as President of the Board of Directors. Mr. Winstead's executive experience comes from being a founder and President of Simply Natural Farms. "Leading the... - December 17, 2018 - Simply Natural
Trinitas Invests in Growing Organic Almonds
Trinitas farms over 20,000 acres of almonds and olives in Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Solano, Tulare and Kings counties. - December 13, 2018 - Trinitas Farming
TechFlow Awarded GSA Contract to Support USDA IT Modernization Centers of Excellence Initiative
Company will take an active role in helping GSA achieve enterprise-level, agency-wide transformation. - November 26, 2018 - TechFlow
Breakthrough Research on Community Forest Governance in Cameroon by Serge Piabuo from Oasis Publishers
Serge Mandiefe Piabuo presently works at the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research. Piabuo carries out research in Forestry, Enterprise development, Agricultural Economics and qualitative and quantitative social research. Piabuo took up... - November 13, 2018 - Oasis Publishers
Western Heritage Consulting & Engineering Acquires Paragon Engineering Consultants
Western Heritage Consulting & Engineering, an engineering and consulting firm specializing in civil, agricultural and natural resource engineering, acquired Paragon Engineering Consultants on November 5, 2018. Paragon, a Civil Engineering firm in Littleton, Colorado, has been providing engineering and land development services on the Colorado Front Range area since 1994. - November 12, 2018 - Western Heritage Consulting & Engineering
National Auctioneers Association-Based "Adventures in Auctioneering" Launched on My American Farm
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and the National Auctioneers Association, with generous funding from the National Auctioneers Foundation, have launched a new My American Farm game along with supporting resources for two separate age groups, third through fifth graders and fifth through eighth graders. - October 28, 2018 - National Auctioneers Association
Sannino Vineyard is Building a New Winery on Their Vineyard on the North Fork of Long Island in Cutchogue, New York
Sannino Vineyard is pleased to announce that the timbers will be raised for its new winery and tasting room at 15975 Rte. 48 in Cutchogue, New York on October 30, 2018. The timbers have been fabricated and supplied by New Energy Works of Farmington, New York. Anthony Sannino, co-owner of Sannino... - October 26, 2018 - Sannino Vineyard
Texas Meat Company, Capra Lamb, Becomes World’s First to Receive Global Animal Partnership Step 5® Animal Welfare Certification
Capra Premium Dorper Lamb based in Goldthwaite, Texas has become the first U.S.-based lamb company to receive the Global Animal Partnership (GAP)’s 5 Step® Animal Welfare rating and the highest rating ever issued to a commercial lamb program globally... - October 21, 2018 - Prime Fresh Foods LLC
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks Recognized as a Business Leader of Prominence by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks of Mansfield, Texas has been honored as a Prominent Business Leader for 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 20 years in the fields of agriculture, real estate, investments and self-... - October 02, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Polish Pavilion at Farm-Tech Expo Kenya to Show How Agri Sector in Poland Evolved and Transformed
“Poland and Kenya share a similar story, whereby Poland underwent a major agricultural transition period of mechanisation, optimisation and adapting new technologies to farming sector comprising of can be categorised as typical medium-scale farming,” says Michael Mazurewicz - Head of... - September 06, 2018 - Farm-Tech Expo Kenya
Calling All Kenyan Farmers for the Latest Farming Innovations and Skills Training at Farm-Tech Expo Kenya in Naivasha
Thousands of farmers are expected to descend on Naivasha, Kenya from 12-13 September for the inaugural Farm-Tech Expo Kenya outdoor farming expo that is taking place at the host partner KALRO’s facilities (Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization - Dairy Research Institute). - August 25, 2018 - Farm-Tech Expo Kenya
FlyBird Farm Innovations and ConserWater Technologies Announce Partnership to Bring Precision Agriculture to Indian Farmers
Over 60% of India is composed of small and medium farms, making agriculture a very significant part of our country [1]. However, few farmers have the ability to adopt the latest technologies, and their yields lag far behind those in western countries. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet... - August 17, 2018 - ConserWater Technologies
Europe’s Cucumber Salmonella Outbreak Reminds Manufacturers to Stay Current with Food Compliance News
Annually Europe is experiencing a rise in cases of Salmonella poisoning linked to the use of cucumbers in ready-to-eat foods. Without a clear source of contamination, SGS is reminding manufacturers of the importance of quality assurance and staying informed about food compliance to help ensure their products are safe to consume. - August 10, 2018 - SGS North America Inc.
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks Honored as a Prominent Business Leader by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks of Mansfield, Texas has been honored as a Prominent Business Leader for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 20 years in the fields of real estate, agriculture, investments and self-... - August 08, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Fortech Unveils Groundbreaking Video Sensor Technology
Innovative Industry 4.0 technology that improves manufacturing operations at a fraction of the cost. - August 03, 2018 - Fortech USA
Small-Scale Farmers in Africa to Benefit from New Partnership
Over 350,000 farmers and workers in Kenya are set to benefit from a new partnership signed today between Fairtrade Africa (FTA) and The African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO). The farmers drawn from the coffee, tea and vegetable sectors will be able to fetch better prices from their... - July 28, 2018 - Fairtrade Africa
Fairtrade Rolls Out a 1.1 Million Euro Climate Adaptation Project for Coffee Farmers in Ethiopia
Fairtrade Africa has rolled out Phase 3 of its Climate Academy Project in Ethiopia to increase coffee Small Producer Organisations resilience and adaptive capacity through training and subsequent application of insights, skills and techniques designed to better adapt to climate change. The Climate... - July 25, 2018 - Fairtrade Africa
Bluetector Receives $1.3 Million to Bring Its Manure Solution to Market
Swiss agri-tech company Bluetector has received a total of $ 1.3 million in a Series A financing round. The money came from the company's existing shareholders. Bluetector will use the new funds primarily to to push ahead with its market entry in Germany, which is affected very hard by the manure crisis. - July 22, 2018 - Bluetector
Tarps Now Launches Premium Grade Tarps for Farming
Tarps Now® Expands Its Product Roster to Include High Grade Tarps for Hay Farming - June 29, 2018 - Tarps Now
Deborah A. Haydon Honored as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Deborah A. Haydon of Lancaster, Virginia has been honored as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 25 years in the food industry. About Deborah A. Haydon Deborah Haydon is a... - June 20, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Farm-Tech Expo Kenya is Launched in Naivasha by Award-Winning Event Organisers Spintelligent
The inaugural Farm-Tech Expo Kenya outdoor farming expo is taking place at the host partner KALRO in Naivasha in the Rift Valley from 12-13 September. - June 20, 2018 - Farm-Tech Expo Kenya
Washington Dairy Wins National Sustainability Award
Organix, Inc. of Walla Walla, Washington announced today that Royal Dairy of Royal City, Washington has won the National “Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability Award.” The dairy earned the award due to the installation and implementation of a BioFiltro BIDA® water treatment system. - May 21, 2018 - Organix, Inc.
Eric Ellsworth Joins the Air Hydro Power Sales Team
Eric Ellsworth will now be supporting the Danville, KY area as Air Hydro Power's newest outside sales representative. - May 16, 2018 - Air Hydro Power, LLC.
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks Chosen as the Biography of the Month by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks of Mansfield, Texas has been chosen as the Biography of the Month for November 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of real estate, agriculture, investments and self storage. About Darcy L. - April 20, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Growmor Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Sun State Organics
Growmor signs exclusive distribution agreement for the Sun State Organic Vertical Growing System. The system is Agri Ability certified and grows food from waste organics through composting and vermiculture. The company trains people with special needs and grows food for high end restaurants in South Florida. - April 10, 2018 - Growmor
Zambian President Lungu Officially Opens Agritech Expo Zambia Next Week as ZNFU Celebrates 5th Edition of Iconic Event
The Zambian President, H.E. Edgar Lungu, will attend the official opening of the Agritech Expo Zambia outdoor farming exhibition that returns for the fifth time to Chisamba from 12-14 April. The event is expected to attract more than 22-thousand visitors this year and will feature some 270 local... - April 07, 2018 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Next Generation In-Home Robotic Gardening System, Herbot, Now Available on Kickstarter
Entrepreneurs from University of Washington's Global Innovation Exchange Unveil the World's First Artificial Intelligent Indoor Home Garden. - April 07, 2018 - farm 4.0
Agritech Expo Zambia Partners with Well-Known Online Agri Community: Small Scale Farmers Facebook Group
The active online agri community called the Small Scale Farmers – Farming as a Business - on Facebook will have a strong presence as official partners of the upcoming Agritech Expo Zambia in Chisamba this year. The outdoor farming exhibition returns for the fifth time to Chisamba from 12-14... - April 01, 2018 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Florida Company on a Triple Bottom Line Social Impact Mission in Agriculture
Growmor, LLC is a newly formed sustainable agriculture and education company in Florida on a social impact mission. Not only does Growmor seek to bring flavor and variety back into your diet they also seek to empower the under-utilized through Agrication - agricultural education. They say their... - March 28, 2018 - Growmor
Latest Livestock Services, Farming Innovations and Skills Training at Agritech Expo Zambia in Chisamba in April
A strong focus on livestock, live equipment demonstrations, nethouse and aquaculture showcases and free AgriTEACH interactive training workshops are just some of the exciting, new features that will be available to experience to the more than 22 000 visitors that are expected at the fifth Agritech Expo Zambia exhibition at Chisamba from 12-14 April 2018. - March 22, 2018 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Zephyr Foods Secures $1.5 Million in Seed Funding
Zephyr Foods, LLC, a Fayetteville, Arkansas based start-up, announced today it has closed its seed-funding round. The company raised more than $1.5 million to expand product development and accelerate its direct-to-consumer initiative. - March 08, 2018 - Zephyr Foods
Agritech Expo Zambia Partner Musika Says E-FISP Initiative is a Prime Example of Zambian Government and Agri Working Together
“There are very positive steps being taken by the Zambian government to promote the agricultural market, with lower barriers to export and minimal intervention in the grain markets in 2017 and intentions to use market mechanisms to manage grain stocks in the future, are all welcome and must... - March 03, 2018 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Central Coast Garden & Farm Supply Now Carries Premier Coir Brand: King Coco
New product hitting the shelves: Growers are going to be excited to hear that Central Coast Garden and Farm Supply is now carrying King Coco PURE. - March 02, 2018 - King Coco LLC
International Pavilions at Agritech Expo Zambia Confirm Zambia’s Agri Potential for Global Suppliers
The Finland and Germany country pavilions are amongst several international pavilions at the upcoming, multi-award winning Agritech Expo Zambia, returning to Chisamba from 12-14 April for the fifth time. - February 24, 2018 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Agricolus Essential, the Platform for Precision Agriculture is Now Available
Make the right decision at the right time. Agricolture has never been smarter. The web platform for the farmers of the future launched by an Italian company. - February 23, 2018 - Agricolus s.r.l.
Collaborative Technologies Announce Sales and Efforts on Climate Change
Collaborative Technologies LLC announced the signing of a sales agreement for 3 of for its revolutionary Transonic Reaction Mill systems (TRM) and aggressive implementation of renewable energy utilization. - February 21, 2018 - Collaborative Technologies LLC
Agritech Expo Zambia Wins Third Prestigious AAXO ROAR Trade & Consumer Exhibition Award
The iconic farming expo in Chisamba, Agritech Expo Zambia, won its third AAXO ROAR* Award in Johannesburg earlier this month. The ROAR* Awards honoured excellence in the exhibition and events industry on the continent during 2017. The awards are organised by the Association of African Exhibition... - February 10, 2018 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Ron Zemp & Jennifer Zemp's Longevity Medical Group Invest in a Avocado Plantation in Panama
Ron Zemp sized up the risks for this investment and dove in! Ron Zemp says, "Of course, no investment comes without risk, but the sales risk is very low for the harvested produce." - February 09, 2018 - Ron Zemp's Longevity Medical Group
Hawaii Entrepreneur Aims to Trim Time, Pain from Plant Work with Innovative Garden Tool
Herbavore Tools is looking to change the landscape of gardening tools: first, with its of pair of adjustable-handled scissors, and then again, with its pair of smart scissors. Rob Saito, founder, CEO and horticulturist, sprouted the idea for new invention while working at a plant nursery on his... - February 06, 2018 - HerbavoreTools
Calling All Farmers for the Fifth Agritech Expo Zambia in Chisamba in April
“Agritech Expo Zambia has been embraced by the farming community and every year we look forward to bringing new features, new technologies, more country pavilions and more free training and knowledge sharing to add value to each and every farmer’s operation,” says Emmanuelle... - February 04, 2018 - Agritech Expo Zambia