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Agroinvestment summit Leading dialogue in Africa

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CONTENTS Contents NEWS AND EVENTS 04 A topical digest of news, views and events including the Farmers’ Calendar

POULTRY 10 Transforming Africa’s small-holder poultry production

LIVESTOCK 12 Paving the way for better livelihoods in the fisheries sector Image Credit: Adobe Stock

CROPS 14 Journey of tea from harvest to market

PROFILING 20 An interview with CEO of Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition initiative

EVENTS 22 Agroinvestment summit Agrofood Nigeria Foodagro Ethiopia Hybrid seeds for agricultural development. HortiFlora Expo

EQUIPMENT 26 Breaking new ground in farm tractor design Case IH’s axial-flow 250 combines Pottinger unveils new mowers ArmaTrac licensed Africa’s GIAD to produce tractors Cooper Pegler knapsack sprayers

The new models of Case IH help maximise performance.

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Farming Calendar 2019 Smaller African nations should embrace AfCFTA MARCH SMALLER AFRICAN ECONOMIES should not fear the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) but rather embrace the 26-28 Agrofood Nigeria NIGERIA accord for the benefits it will bring to the continent through expanded www.agrofood-nigeria.com intra-African trade, says Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA) 13-15 HortiFlora Expo ETHIOPIA Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe.I www.hppexhibitions.com “Beyond central technical considerations in relation to the design of 12-15 Propak Africa www.propakafrica.co.za NASREC AfCFTA modalities, ECA’s assessment reveals that smaller economies should certainly not fear the AfCFTA reforms but rather embrace it; partic- 28-29 NAT Fair NAIVASHA ularly, as African LDCs would be those getting the largest increase in www.natfair.co.ke intra-African exports of industrial products,” she said. “And of course, it must be underscored that such benefits will only APRIL materialize if the AfCFTA reforms are properly designed and effectively implemented.” 03-05 NIPOLI Expo NIGERIA www.nipoliexpo.com.ng 11-13 Agritech Expo Zambia ZAMBIA Cassava plant in Tanzania nears completion www.agritech-expo.com THE LINDI BASED Cassava Starch of Tanzania Corporation (CSTC) MAY is close to completion, with 90 per cent work being done, said the government of Tanzania. 13-17 Panafrican Poultry Conference(PPC) TOGO As reported in the Daily News, the CSTC has a capacity to www.cersa-togo.org process 60 tonnes of cassava per day. Stella Manyanya, deputy minister of trade, industries and invest- JUNE ment, said that the factory had started pilot production of cassava flour in January 2019, while responding to a question by Newala 05-07 Fresh Produce Africa NAIROBI Rural Lawmaker Rashid Akbar (CCM). www.hppexhibitions.com Quoting the minister, the source further noted that Tanzanian 19-21 Agritech Africa 2019 NAIROBI farmers need to receive professional advice from Small Industries www.agritechafrica.com Development Organisation (SIDO) and Tanzania Industrial Research and Development Organisation (TIRDO) on how to Readers should verify dates and location with sponsoring organisations, as this process cassava. information is sometimes subject to change. This will help them to sell in other international marketplaces including China where cassava demand is high, added the source.

ExxonMobil, REG and Clariant advance research on producing biofuel from agricultural residues EXXONMOBIL AND RENEWABLE Energy REG has led to important advances in geneti- Christian Kohlpaintner, member of Clariant's Group (REG) have signed a joint research cally improving REG’s proprietary microbes executive committee. agreement with Clariant to evaluate the for beneficial use in facilitating the conversion Through its partnership with ExxonMobil, potential use of cellulosic sugars from sources of cellulosic sugars into biodiesel,” said Vijay REG has developed proprietary technology such as agricultural waste and residues to Swarup, vice president of research and that utilises industrial microbes to convert produce biofuel, which has the potential to play development at ExxonMobil Research and complex cellulosic sugars into low-carbon a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Engineering Company.“Applying Clariant’s biodiesel in a one-step fermentation process. The new partnership expands a previously expertise and knowledge will help us better “ExxonMobil has been an exceptional announced agreement for joint research understand and advance a key stage in the partner in developing this promising between ExxonMobil and REG, in which the overall cellulosic conversion process, and technology,” said Eric Bowen, vice president companies successfully validated the ability hopefully lead to the development of scalable of REG Life Sciences. “We are delighted to of REG Life Sciences bio-conversion biodiesel technology.” be able to add Clariant to the team with its technology to convert sugars from cellulosic Clariant is one of the leading companies in market leading sunliquid® technology. biomass into biodiesel through a single-step Switzerland which provides integrated The partners will also work on a conceptual process. technologies and solutions for converting engineering study to validate the feasibility of The new agreement with Clariant allows agricultural residues such as wheat straw, rice the integrated process comprising the technolo- ExxonMobil and REG to further optimise straw, corn stover and sugar cane bagasse. gies of all parties. REG’s bio-conversion process using Clariant’s sunliquid® process features ExxonMobil uses technology and innovation previously tested and benchmarked chemical-free pretreatment, the integrated to help meet the world’s growing energy needs. cellulosic sugars created through Clariant’s production of feedstock and process-specific Renewable Energy Group, Inc.is a leading sunliquid® process. The companies’ ultimate enzymes and thus high yields of fermentable provider of cleaner, lower carbon intensity objective is to combine Clariant’s and REG’s C5 and C6 sugars. products and services. processes into a seamless cellulosic biomass- We are committed to innovation and R&D, Clariant’s corporate strategy is based on to-biodiesel technology. together with a focus on sustainability, as the focus on innovation and R&D and adding value “Over the past three years, our work with main pillars of Clariant’s strategy,” said with sustainability.

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Chinese companies explore agricul- Ghana and Hungary join Forces to boost water management ture investment in Ethiopia

THE ETHIOPIAN EMBASSY in Beijing has organised an “Ethiopia-China Pulses, Oilseeds and Spices Sellers- Buyers Matchmaking Seminar” on 11 Image Credit: Adobe Stock Credit: Image January 2019 and a few days later in Hohhot, capital of the autonomous region of Inner Mongolia, to promote opportunities in agriculture and livestock processing in Ethiopia. Bian Zhenhu, president of CFNA, The meeting emphasised a commitment emphasised the importance of Ethiopia to establish a framework for swift and for China-Africa cooperation and said seamless cooperation. the bilateral trade would benefit from the Eight Major Initiatives announced at MINISTER FOR FOREIGN Affairs and opportunity to take stock of the implementa- the FOCAC Beijing Summit last Regional Integration, Hon Shirley Ayorkor tion of the outcome of the 5th AU-EU September. He said that Ethiopian Botchwey (MP), on behalf of the Republic of Summit in Abidjan in November 2017, exporters and Chinese importers should Ghana, has signed a Memorandum of marking a milestone in reshaping the make good use of China’s economic Understanding (MOU) with Hungary on partnership into an even stronger, mutually development, its increasing market cooperation in the field of water manage- beneficial one, better adapted to a rapidly demands, upgraded consumption and ment with a commitment to work towards evolving global context. further opening-up. establishing a framework for a swift and The meeting brought together foreign The Ethiopian delegation had fruitful seamless cooperation between the parties ministers of the European Union and their business-to-business discussions and on the basis of equality, reciprocity and counterparts from over fifty states across the also visited Qingdao where they held mutual benefits. African region including Ghana, Togo, talks with the heads of two major The signing ceremony took place on Liberia, Senegal and Niger. Chinese oilseeds and pulses importing Tuesday 22 January 2019 in Brussels, Participants deliberated on peace, and processing companies Yihai Kerry Belgium on the sidelines of the just ended security and governance, trade, investment Oilseeds and Grains (Qingdao) Ltd. and first annual European Union (EU) – African and economic integration as well as Qingdao Bolan Group Co. Ltd. These Union (AU) Ministerial Meeting. multilateralism which they believe is the best companies are the largest buyers of Hungary’s Minister for Foreign Affairs recipe for deepened cooperation. Ethiopia’s sesame, oilseeds and pulses. and Trade, Péter Szijjártó signing on behalf To solidify this agreement, the meeting The Forum on Investment Opportunities of his country pledged his support to the among others adopted a communiqué in Agriculture and Livestock was held on agreement, in accordance with the national where members confirmed their common 16 January in collaboration with the laws and regulations in force in the two determination to build on partnerships and foreign affairs Office of inner Mongolia. countries. move towards an even stronger, deeper and The forum attracted representatives Hon Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey also met more political partnership and friendship from the Bureau of Commerce, with her counterparts from Malta and between both continents. Department of Agriculture and Animal Portugal to explore possibilities of further It was co-chaired by High Representative Husbandry, and corporate leaders from deepening of bilateral relations between for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy over 30 enterprises engaged in agricul- Ghana and the two countries. Federica Mogherini and Minister of Foreign ture and livestock sector in inner The EU-AU ministerial meeting, the first Affairs and International Cooperation of Mongolia. annual inter-summit forum, was an Rwanda, Richard Sezibera.

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Bühler co-founds Future Food South Africa’s Westfalia launches Hass avocado processing plant in Colombia Initiative with ETH Zürich and EPFL BÜHLER HAS COMMITTED to co-found the WESTFALIA FRUIT COLOMBIA, part of the Compac Multi Lane Sorter (MLS) and Future Food Initiative launched by ETH Zürich South Africa’s Westfalia Fruit, has Inspectra2 systems. and EPFL (Ecole polytechnique féderale de launched a new processing plant for Hass “These solutions will provide the Lausanne), together with industrial partners avocados in Sonsón, Colombia, featuring answers to Westfalia Fruit Colombia’s Givaudan and Nestlé. The initiative aims to the latest grading and sorting technolo- requirements,” explained Jacinto Trigo, accelerate the development of healthy food gies of world-leading packhouse Compac Latin America regional director. products and more sustainable, plastic-free technology provider Compac. “They ensure the consistently high quality packaging. Its research lays the ground for The new plant significantly extends the of its product and optimise grading secure access to affordable nutrition, addressing processing capacity of Westfalia Fruit precision. Together with the high global challenges of hunger and malnutrition. Colombia, adding to the two facilities it quality after-sales service that Compac is The Swiss federal institutes of technology already runs in Antioquia.With the invest- able to deliver, its packhouse technology ETH Zürich and EPFL have launched the initia- ment in the new facility in Sonsón, the enables the company to meet its tive together with partners Givaudan, Nestlé company expects to triple its production requirements in post-harvest processing and Bühler. “We are stepping up as an capacity to support its continued growth. capacity, minimise waste, and ensure its industry to address challenges in the food Pedro Aguilar-Niño, general manager customers’ satisfaction.” value chain,” says Stefan Scheiber, CEO of of Westfalia Fruit Colombia, stated: “This The 5-lane Compac MLS can process the Bühler Group. “Bühler’s ambition is to inauguration is an event of great signifi- 25 tonnes of avocadoes per hour, create innovative and sustainable solutions, cance for Colombia’s Hass avocado ensuring the capacity required by partnering with leading research institutes, export industry. Such an investment on the Westfalia Fruit Colombia. The fruit is then industrial partners, and promising start-ups in the world of food.” The Future Food Initiative brings synergies from academic and industrial research in food and nutrition sciences at ETH Zürich and EPFL. “We have launched this initiative to pool our Image Credit: Westfalia Credit: Image expertise in research and innovation to find innovative approaches for healthy foods and a sustainable supply chain,” says Detlef Günther, vice president for research and corporate relations at ETH Zürich.

AfDB helps transform agricul- tural production methods in Madagascar THE INITIATIVES BY African Development Bank (AfDB) to transform agricultural production methods is getting popular in the region. Westfalia plant in Columbia equipped with Compac. “Since they built the secondary irriga- part of a global company is a sign of ready for inspection by the Inspectra2 tion channels and concreted the old ones, great confidence in this country. This platform, which uses Near-infrared (NIR) agricultural production has doubled or processing plant has the highest capacity technology to test the internal properties of even tripled,” said Mamanjisoa, mayor of and the most advanced technology in the each piece of fruit and deliver consistently Tsianisiha, a rural town in the district of country – it is a strong statement of belief high grading accuracy. It detects defects Toliara in south-west Madagascar. About in the region, which becomes a true that are not visible externally and sorts the 20,000 inhabitants welcome members of cluster for the production and export of good from the bad, eliminating the need the Federation of Water User Associations, Hass avocadoes. For us at Westfalia, our to cut samples of fruit. among whose interests the management experience with the community in this Most importantly, it grades the and upkeep of the irrigation canals feature municipality has been instrumental in our avocadoes on dry matter and softness – prominently. decision to make this further significant which indicate the maturity of the fruit. This To support this expansion of local investment. We have equipped the plant allows Westfalia to pack the produce agriculture and to reduce poverty, the with the advanced systems provided by according to the customer’s requirements AfDB also financed the refurbishment of a New Zealand company Compac, part of and where they are in the supply chain, 107 km section of the RN9 highway. Since TOMRA Food – a true leader in cutting- ensuring they receive the highest quality then, Tsianisiha has been just an hour and edge fruit grading and sorting technology. fruit at optimal maturity for their operation. a half's drive from the neighbouring town Together, we will be able to contribute to With this technology Westfalia is able of Analamisampy. Before the refurbish- the development of our sector.” to deliver consistently high quality, ment work, it took up to five hours to travel The new processing plant benefits from enhancing its brand perception and between the two towns. the advanced packhouse technologies of increasing export opportunities.

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Fully-funded places in plant science training for Africa- Joining forces for a world without hunger based early career researchers AGCO, WORLDWIDE MANUFACTURER and distributor of agricul- APPLICATIONS ARE NOW open for V4: The Connected tural equipment and solutions, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) Development Programme for early career researchers - a fully- with the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and funded ten-day residential course at the University of Bristol, UK. Development (BMZ) to implement a joint agricultural project in The purpose is to create a cohort of early career researchers Africa. The potential project is subject to further talks but the aim is (ECRs) with a joint understanding of virology and entomology to make measurable contributions to increasing agricultural produc- which enables them to collaborate effectively on the research tivity and skills development, thereby boosting income and employ- challenges of plant vector-borne diseases in Africa. ment in African rural households. The programme will combine scientific talks, general lab training “We expect that the collaboration between the BMZ, an skills, specific virology and entomology lectures and practical work, important institution for international cooperation on agricultural workshops, desk-based projects and soft skills training. projects, and AGCO, one of the world’s largest producers of farm Places will be awarded by competitive application, and the aim machinery, to trigger significant synergies,” said Martin is to attract both virologists and entomologists. Funding is available Richenhagen, president, chairman and CEO of AGCO. “We both to cover travel, accommodation, subsistence and all training costs seek to foster mechanisation to facilitate sustainable agriculture.” of successful applicants. The mechanisation activities of both the BMZ and AGCO are The programme will aim to provide those who attend with - new designed to contribute to the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda and scientific knowledge,practical and technical experience, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) to eradicate extreme knowledge for cross-disciplinary working, knowledge and experi- poverty and end hunger by 2030. The Goals also aim to double the ence of writing collaborative funding applications to tackle agricultural productivity of small-scale food producers, ensure important plant vector-borne disease problems, and a new sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricul- network of fellow ECRs. tural practices. Participants will be able to make use of the skills in their home “With the 2030 Agenda and SDG as a globally binding place of work, building capacity, for example, in managing framework for action, cooperation between the German existing projects, developing new projects and techniques, and Development Ministry and the private sector is becoming increas- applying for research funding. ingly important,” commented Gerd Müller, federal minister for V4 will run from Monday 10-21 June 2019 at The School of economic cooperation and development. “A world without hunger Biological Sciences, University of Bristol, UK. is possible if we join forces.”

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Global commerce, local payment MALLFORAFRICA, A LEADING homegrown African e-commerce app, and UK brands delivered to their doorstep or a local pickup location, with utilises local payment methods and addresses security and delivery the convenience and trust of African-centric payment systems. concerns through its partnership with global shipping leader DHL. For MallforAfrica makes it turnkey for US and UK retailers to tap into one African consumers, MallforAfrica translates to the best of Western goods of the fastest growing emerging markets in the world, while speaking the with the ease of the payment systems they know and use already. The e- local financial language and without the overhead for creating a platform commerce powerhouse offers the convenience of the most prestigious US designed for cultural and market preferences.

AGCO launches Farm in a Box initiative

AGCO, WORLDWIDE MANUFACTURER and “The thinking behind FIAB is definitely distributor of agricultural equipment, unveiled outside of the box but the benefits literally its pioneering Farm in a Box (FIAB) initiative for come inside a box!” remarked Richenhagen Africa at Germany’s International Green at the launch event. “It’s a win-win situation Week, 18-27 January 2019. for all participants.” “With this brand new concept, we aim to Acting as a localised hub of know-how and take farm mechanisation plus all its necessary practical help, the franchise partner offers support facilities deep into previously hire of equipment and drivers to local farmers underserviced rural communities in Africa,” and small-holders, enabling them to boost said Martin Richenhagen, president, their crop production processes and output.

chairman and CEO of AGCO at the AGCO Credit: Image Furthermore, franchisees expand their launch event. FIAB is an innovative solution for small-scale farmers to businesses and provide potential new FIAB offers a package of essential farm gain access to the machinery they need to transform employment opportunities in the locality. equipment including a tractor and implements their operations and achieve profitable businesses. Local communities benefit from improved together with the crucial support mechanisms FIAB offers a 45-80hp tractor and economies as a result of the enrichment of the such as parts, workshop tools, training and implements - such as a ripper, disc harrow, agricultural value chain. For AGCO, it leads expertise to ensure sustainable and produc- trailer and planter - to carry out land to increases in sales of products and services tive machinery operations. Some of the preparation, planting and crop transport, and further develops the company’s footprint equipment is packed inside a box – a plus parts and workshop tools for their in Africa. modified shipping container – which is then service and maintenance. The objective is to “With AGCO’s wide-ranging experience used as an office or workshop. offer ‘for-hire’ mechanisation services to serving African farmers, the company is In sub-Saharan Africa, humans provide 65 small-holder farmers, enabling them to reap uniquely positioned to develop innovative per cent of the power required for land the benefits of agricultural equipment without solutions to meet the challenge of sustainable preparation. Capacity-building and agricul- having to invest in capital assets. The and productive farming on the continent,” tural mechanisation are a priority to facilitate package includes training programmes and said Richenhagen “There is an urgent need to food security and unlock the potential of support from a dedicated AGCO Operations empower the millions of small-holder farmers small-scale farming in Africa. Support Centre which provides technical in Africa to ensure food security. Tailored, AGCO’s FIAB is an innovative solution for advice and guidance. Importantly, FIAB takes inclusive and integrated approaches to small-scale farmers to gain access to the maximum advantage of the latest telemetry agricultural mechanisation can increase the machinery they need to transform their and mobile technology to enable remote welfare of farm households and create operations and achieve profitable businesses. monitoring of the equipment and the use of opportunities for economic growth in rural Designed to provide a holistic solution, FIAB mobile apps. This high level of monitoring, areas.Our Farm in a Box is yet another initia- is localised farm support centre which delivers support and guidance from AGCO really sets tive fulfilling AGCO’s commitment to ‘Run mechanisation services to rural communities. the concept apart. Africa from Africa’.”

DuPont Industrial Biosciences to expand research capabilities

DUPONT INDUSTRIAL BIOSCIENCES officially broke ground on its vice president and global business director for Bioactives at new site at Leiden Bio Science Park in Oegstgeest, the Netherlands. DuPont. “This new facility will enable our teams to do even more – The state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary facility will utilize the tools of to improve the pace of biotechnology and the speed with which we modern biotechnology to make industrial processes more efficient can deliver it to market. “ and products more sustainable. DuPont has partnered with Dutch developer and construction The bio-based solutions created in Leiden will have a direct company Dura Vermeer on the building in Oegstgeest, which will impact on some of the most pressing societal issues of today: cover 7250 sq m, a doubling of the capacity of the current facility reducing food waste; reducing the environmental impacts of for the business. The project will receive a BREEAM “Excellent” livestock farming and improving animal health; producing rating – an impressive measure of a building’s sustainability and renewable fuels; and lowering environmental impacts in the textile environmental footprint. The construction is scheduled to be and laundry industries. completed in 2020. “Our Leiden scientists have been developing innovations that The construction marks an important milestone in the growth of enable our customers to improve the efficiency and sustainability of the company, with the new site in Oegstgeest being an important their processes and products for many years,” said Simon Herriott, hub for business in Europe, Middle East and Africa.

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Transforming Africa’s poultry enterprise RAISING POULTRY IS an important source of income for poor, rural The project aims to secure communities in many African countries. In these countries, the small- supply of parent stock genetics holder farmers make an important contribution to poultry production. In and to develop breeds. Ethiopia, for example, small-holder farmers are responsible for 90 per cent of the egg production. Currently, the local indigenous breeds available to these farmers are very inefficient and less productive compared to other alternative breed options such as Sasso. Unfortunately, the small-holder farmers in rural areas do not have access to these improved genetics and are left to use birds that have low levels of productivity and high mortality rates. The access to an improved dual- purpose chicken could transform the rural poultry enterprise. Hendrix Genetics has been awarded a multi-year grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to improve poultry production in Africa. The goals of the Sustainable Access to Poultry Parental Stock to Africa Adobe Stock Credit: Image (SAPPSA) project are to secure the supply of parent stock genetics to African climate, and can provide a good income for small-holder farmers. Africa and to set up a breeding programme to further develop breeds All local members involved in the initiative will be supported with for the small-holder farmers in Africa. education on best practises for nutrition, housing and biosecurity. Established projects such as the African Poultry Multiplication Initiative The SAPPSA project will also include establishing a breeding are aimed at securing the chain from hatchery to brooder units to small- programme to study and measure traits specifically for performance holder farmers. This initiative depends on the availability of improved within Africa. This will ensure the bird is adapted for the local needs and breed parent stock genetics such as Sasso, where the SAPPSA project environmental pressures so that these birds will perform well for a will help to fill this gap. backyard farmer. With tailored breeds, farmers are then able to One of the initiatives the SAPPSA project will collaborate with, is Poulet increase their income and grow their farm. de Faso, founded by Ceva and Sasso, and supported by the Bill & The SAPPSA project addresses issues such as supporting African Melinda Gates Foundation. In this programme, located in Burkina Faso, farmers, many of whom are women raising small children, feeding the a local sire line is bred with a Sasso poulet. The resulting day old chicks growing population with nutritious protein, and investing in the future of will provide the benefit of high quality genetics, are well suited for the agriculture in Africa.

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Training programmes are helping the African fisheries sector to

improvise through learning and knowledge-sharing. Adobe Stock Credit: Image Paving the way for better livelihoods in fisheries

Developing the aquaculture sector for better food security.

F ONLY WE could have this in our country,” says as the methods and systems necessary to develop the aquaculture Manding Saidykhan from Gambia in West Africa, sector and also to consider the social dimensions, the potential referring to an industrial shrimp farm he visited in poverty reduction and employment generation, as well as some of Vietnam to see new aquaculture technology and fisheries the labour standards applicable to the fisheries sector. “Imanagement techniques. “Our country needs this type of aquaculture, so we can have Concrete changes food security and reduce pressure on the seas.” The UNCTAD-led fisheries diversification training programme is having Perceptions of the potential of the fisheries sector to support a tremendous ripple effect in other policy and regulatory circles. some of the world’s poorest nations – the Least Developed Mozambique, for example, has taken important steps to develop Countries (LDCs) – are changing. a domestic aquaculture sub-sector. Saidykhan was among more than 50 participants of an It also established a multi-sector task force of key ministries, the UNCTAD-led workshop at the Regional Centre of Excellence at private sector and civil society to develop a model for developing Nha Trang University from states as diverse as Cambodia, the marine-based and freshwater aquaculture. Comoros, Mozambique, Myanmar and Uganda. Meanwhile, the government of Comoros has gone all the way, Another participant, Paul Omani, who is the regulatory head of introducing a strategic piece of crucial legislation. inspection services at Uganda’s agriculture ministry, says that It penned a law requiring all vessels fishing in its sovereign Vietnam’s success as a leading exporter of high-value fish products waters to offload on Comorian soil, ensuring the island nation adds is an inspiration to LDCs. value to its economy, creates employment opportunities and UNCTAD’s recent partnership with the Nha Trang University of generates more income to vulnerable sections of its society. Vietnam to train people working in fisheries and aquaculture in “We have already seen tangible impacts, with concrete changes African and Asian least developed countries includes modules such in domestic legislation, institutions and policies in some of the participating countries,” says UNCTAD’s Mussie Delelegn, from the Beyond diversification, the fisheries sector holds division for Africa, LDCs and special programmes. “The policy and legislative changes are one development in significant potential for economic and social what we anticipate will be a slew of knock-on impacts that will re- development. shape fisheries and aquaculture in economies that need it the most.”

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Providing livelihoods to millions Beyond diversification, the fisheries sector holds significant potential for economic and social development. Shallow waters The opportunity to use fisheries and aquaculture for export diversi- ification is very real and important for LDCs, says UNCTAD’s Africa, LDCs and special programmes director, Paul Akiwumi. Fish are already the most traded agricultural commodity by value. Global production is set to increase from 187 million tonnes in 2018 to 250 million tonnes by 2030. But this will only be possible if some significant hurdles – the lack of productive capacities, inadequate infrastructure, and stringent food safety and quality standards – are overcome. LDC’s face many difficulties in exporting their fishery resources. Even though six of the top 16 producers of fish from inland waters are from developing countries, not one of the world’s 47 LDCs – categorised for structural economic and geopolitical disadvantages – features on the list of the top 10 exporters of fish products. The share of LDCs in global fisheries exports remains at two per cent, in sharp contrast with other developing countries whose export share increased from about 35 per cent in the 1980s to more than 55 per cent today. Training focuses on how to harness the potential of the fisheries sector for socio- economic development, improve fisheries resources management and meet food safety and quality standards.

Add in the pressure of keeping up with changing food quality and standards, the world’s poorest countries keep wading shallow waters. That is why knowledge remains the key to unlocking opportunities. Achieving the dream Vietnam is delivering fisheries development training to the world’s poorest countries on behalf of UNCTAD. It hosted its first training course in October and November 2018 and 55 participants from 14 countries, including 11 LDCs, participated in the training. “LDC’s can benefit from Vietnam’s lessons and experiences,” says Kim Anh Nguyen, coordinator of the learning centre. “Vietnam’s fisheries sector has achieved significant growth, especially in aquaculture. We encouraged private sector invest- ment in fish with export potential and supported the creation of vibrant institutions, such as training centres, universities and laboratories. As a result, Vietnam has seen its fish-exports increase rapidly.” “The dream is to help LDC’s gain in the same way.” Training focuses on how to fully harness the potential of the fisheries sector.It also helps in identify pressing challenges for the fisheries sector, and articulate policy and institutional responses to the challenges. To date, eight workshops have been hosted, and there have been some big wins along the way. More than a quarter of the participants have been women. “The goal of this groundbreaking UNDA project is to assist LDCs to develop their fisheries sector for export potential,” says Mr. Akiwumi. “This will allow several LDCs to draw on their abundance of marine resources to make progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.” h

-Source:United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

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Polyphenols and tea caffeine are concentrated in the bud and the youngest two or three leaves.

EA (CAMELLIA SINENSIS) is the most infusion its amber or red colour, body breaks the value of the tea crop and forms intriguing of the three mainstream strength, taste, aroma and flavour, all of the very foundations on which grading of beverage crops grown in tropical which are hallmarks of premium quality black fermented tea are based. Failure to Africa. Harvested from a woody, teas. Separate but just as important, is a consistently select these specific parts of evergreenT plant, it is one of the three high level of ‘tea caffeine’, a stimulant the foliage during picking for processing in biggest foreign exchange earners for which imparts extra refreshment and an the factory will destroy any opportunity to the continent. additional lift for tea drinkers. produce high grade black teas, such as Success in the marketplace depends on the Orange Pekoe or Pekoe grades. There developing specific and pleasing flavours Tea picking are two grades of bud, the ‘Pekoe’ as well as aromas derived from naturally Harvesting coffee berries and cocoa pods comprising a series of buds as yet unfurled occurring chemicals in the harvested crop. at optimum maturity and ripeness is a and the dormant bud or ‘banjhi’. Unlike coffee and cocoa that are produced relatively straightforward operation The person in charge of the factory is from seeds contained inside brightly compared with picking and harvesting responsible for the grade and quality of coloured fruits and ‘packed’ with a wide fresh, green tea leaves. Polyphenols the commercial product under production variety of flavour-producing chemicals, the (tannins) and tea caffeine are not evenly at any particular time and provides amber-coloured and flavourful infusion of distributed amongst all the leaves on a tea directions to the tea pickers about the type black fermented tea in steaming hot water bush, but are concentrated in the bud and of shoots required. They are finds its humble origins in green leaves. the youngest two or three leaves. Tea recommended to always pluck dormant However, the fresh green leaves plucked production and marketing is not only buds to allow axillary buds to unfurl and from the bushes of Camellia sinensis are concerned with crop and commodity quality also to ensure that at least three quarters not just any old leaves. Hidden away under in general but is based on a series of of the harvest are of ‘good leaves’. These the tough and shiny outer layers are cells grades, the definition of which can be are defined as a bud with two leaves, a packed with polyphenol compounds traced back to the types of leaves plucked bud with three leaves or banjhi plus one (tannins). These compounds are chemically from the bush. young leaf. The harvested fresh green tea modified during leaf processing to give the The act of picking literally makes or leaf now has a long and ‘tortuous’ way to

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go before it becomes a marketable The act of picking literally product, but the quality has already been makes or breaks the value of determined at the point of picking. the tea crop.

At the factory Tea pickings arriving at the factory are checked to ensure that at least 75 per cent of the contents are of ‘good leaves’ and that fermentation has not yet started. Regular sampling is carried out with specific checks to ensure that any loss of weight incurred from field to factory does not exceed 0.5 per cent. Processing the leaves into black fermented tea comprises the six main sequential steps of withering, rolling, fermentation, firing, sorting and packing. Fermentation is the ‘body and soul’ of the procedure which releases the potential for colour, flavour and aroma previously locked away in the leaves. Like the fermen- Processing the leaves into black fermented tea Stock Adobe Credit: Image tation of cocoa beans, fermentation of tea oxygen) as well as temperature are comprises the six main leaves is enzyme driven. Enzymes are provided. Enzymes need sufficient warmth sequential steps of withering, biological catalysts which speed up specific in order to work but are rapidly destroyed at rolling, fermentation, firing, chemical reactions, when the right temperatures much over 40°C because the conditions of pH range (acidity or proteins they are made of become sorting and packing. alkalinity), aeration (concentration of denatured or lose their specific shape.

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Fresh tea leaves are withered (dried) to reduce moisture content to 50-60 per cent.

There is a major biological difference and market preferences. The finished black, Precise picking and processing steps in Kenya between the fermentation of cocoa beans fermented tea is classified as whole leaf or There are no prizes for ‘guessing’ which and the fermentation used to process tea. broken leaf tea depending on the type of country is the biggest producer of tea in The former relies on enzymes provided by processing employed. Africa. By weighing in some 300,000 microbes whereas in tea the fermentation is Whole leaf teas are of three different types: tonnes per annum Kenya is by ‘far and entirely intrinsic, using enzymes liberated ● Orange Pekoe - The top quality tea away’ the biggest African producer and the from the cells of crushed tea leaves. comprising long pieces of yellowed leaf only African nation to feature in the top ten Fresh tea leaves are withered (dried) to and many golden tips to give a well world producers. Kenya occupies third reduce moisture content from 70-80 per scented and flavoured product. position in world rankings and is exceeded cent down to 50-60 per cent and then ● Pekoe - With shorter leaf pieces and no only by China and India with one million rolled during which the leaves are twisted tips is less fine and of lower quality. and 900,000 tonnes, respectively. through a mechanical process. This tears ● Pekoe Souchong - The lowest grade of Picking is a precise business with only the the leaf tissue and ruptures the leaf cells, coarse tea derived from older leaves. top two youngest leaves and the bud liberating and mixing polyphenols and Broken leaf teas are similarly graded into: harvested from tea bushes. Fresh, green tea enzymes called polyphenol oxidases that ● Broken Orange Pekoe - An extremely leaves are carried in open airy baskets to were kept apart in intact cells. On mixing, fine tea of yellowed leaves and tips local collection centres for sorting and the enzymes oxidise the polyphenols into which have been broken during the weighing. Trucks transport the harvest to the theaflavins which give the infusion (cupped rolling process. factory where leaves, which will have lost tea) its bright orange colour and the thearu- ● Broken Pekoe - made from broken some water and therefore some mass, are bigins which give tea its body and strength. sections of rolled leaf but without any tips. weighed again. After being spread out evenly Fermentation is brought to an abrupt halt ● Broken tea - A rougher and coarser tea on long, wire-mesh trays the leaves are dried by firing. Intense heat (90-100°C) is applied made up of broken pieces of leaf, no by a continuous blast of warm air directed for 20-25 minutes to destroy the enzymes of more than several mm in diameter. from underneath the trays and subsequently fermentation and to reduce the moisture ● Fannings - A term used to describe passed through a system of rollers to chop content of black fermented tea down to two smaller and flatter pieces of leaf, the leaves into small pieces. to three per cent and therefore ready for possibly with tips and used for packaged Chopped-up leaves are put into packing and storage. Various winnowing tea and tea bags. containers for fermentation. Now grey- machines (myddleton, stalk extractor, ● Tea Dust - Very fine particles of tea brown in colour, the fermented leaves are winnower) are used to sort the tea by resulting from the break up and rupture delivered on a conveyor belt system into the extracting the fibres and to grade it of leaves and used for filling tea bags. drying tunnel (100°C) to produce the according to size and volumetric weight familiar black tea. Penultimate stages are using a series of different mesh sizes In tea the fermentation is sifting, grading and tasting to classify tea (0.5-1.5 mm). by quality. Graded tea is finally packed in entirely intrinsic, using chests for export markets or in small packs The tea market enzymes liberated from the for the local Kenyan market. h Grades of tea depend primarily on leaf plucking quality, the method of processing cells of crushed tea leaves. Feature by Dr Terry Mabbett

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Programmes that make available good quality hybrid seeds to small-holder farmers in Africa can help revolutionise food production. Reinventing African agriculture through sustainable hybrid seeds

FRICA’S DEMAND FOR food will more than double by 2050, driven by population growth and rapid urbanisation. A growing populationA is not the only challenge. Africa has to contend with new enemies Image Credit: Adobe stock Credit: Image such as climate change and the traditional ones such as pests, poor infrastructure and post-harvest losses. At the moment, yields from Africa’s farms are lagging far behind the rest of the world. Harvests per hectare for crops such as maize can be as much as 80 per cent below their potential. As a result, estimates indicate that the continent’s annual food import bill will stand at US$110bn by 2025. Providing farmers with new high- yielding and hybrid seed varieties is an Providing farmers with new high-yielding and hybrid seed varieties is an important part of the solution to important part of the solution to agricultural agricultural development. development. These seeds will help farmers other bottlenecks to surmount, such as Institute in Uganda (covering East Africa) generate higher crop yields and overcome import policies, high initial costs, research and at the International Institute of Tropical the constant barrage of plant pests, drought and qualified human resources. A Agriculture (covering West Africa) and disease that are the enemies of agricul- combination of public and private interven- contributed to release of quality hybrids that ture everywhere in the continent. tions seems to be a good approach for are easily adopted by small-scale farmers. establishing an effective system for Through PASS, AGRA has trained and Through PASS, AGRA has providing the farmer with quality seed. At certified 15,000 rural agro-dealers in 16 trained and certified 15,000 the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa countries that now provide farmers with over (AGRA), the Programme for Africa’s Seed 500,000 metric tons of seed and one million rural agro-dealers in 16 Systems (PASS) brought together practical metric tonnes of fertilisers. Such investments countries that now provide training of breeders in Africa to address the are making real differences to small-scale crop challenges, breeding programmes to farmers. A 2013 survey of farmers in nine farmers with over 500,000 develop new crop varieties, private countries found that the majority who metric tons of seed and companies to produce seeds and agro- invested in improved crop varieties achieved dealers to make the seeds available to yields 50-100 per cent above local varieties. one million metric tonnes farmers. By nurturing small seed businesses This is not just more food on the table but of fertilizers located near the farmers they serve, the could mean the opportunity to take a child to programme aimed at establishing resilient, school or to pay for a family member’s Now, just about one-third of farmers in African-owned seed production capacity hospital bill. Still, there are not enough seed Africa have access to these good quality that can be self-sustaining. companies in the continent to meet farmers’ hybrid seeds, meaning that the continent is Today, AGRA is working with more than demand for improved crop varieties. In missing out on one factor that has revolu- 110 such seed companies across Africa addition, the evolving threat from pests and tionised food production elsewhere in the that are producing more than 120,000 disease because of factors like climate world. Even though adoption of new metric tons of certified seeds each year. change means that innovation must stay technologies requires time, other structural National research programmes working ahead for continued production of resilient challenges exacerbate the situation, such as with AGRA have generated more than 650 crops. Agriculture presents the best pathway lack of public research programmes to new, improved varieties of 15 important towards lifting the continent out of poverty, supply affordable, locally adapted, crop species, over 450 of which are now and one of the strategies must be investing in improved varieties of popular crops. commercially produced. The training of a steady supply of plant breeders who in turn about 450 breeders and more than 150 continue to sustainably generate new Making a difference to small-scale farmers plant breeding research technicians at the varieties resistant to diseases, insects, Private seed production companies have National Crops Resources Research droughts and floods. h

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The CEO of Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition (GODAN) talks to African Farming about the benefits of the initiative for agriculture, the strategies in place for Africa and the need for cooperation among stakeholders in solving food problems. Towards greater food security

Please give us an overview of the GODAN initiative and how it will help transform farming and prove benefi- cial for consumers. Currently, more than 795 million people across the world do not have enough food Image Credit: Chad Skeers Credit: Image to live a healthy and sustainable life. Improving access to and promoting the use of Open Data in agriculture needs to be considered as a major solution to solving the world’s food crises and the GODAN (Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition) initiative is pioneering the proactive sharing of Open Data to make information about agriculture and nutrition available, accessible and usable to the public to deal with the urgent challenge of ensuring world food security. The initiative focuses on building high- level support among governments, policy- makers, international organisations and business in both the public and private sectors all over the globe, to promote the collaboration and cooperation among With increased Open Data access, farmers can be better informed about improving farming practices and output. stakeholders in the agriculture sector to harness the growing volume of data helping to combat the agricultural crisis is improving the sustainability and changing generated by new technologies to solve currently residing in the continent. The livelihoods in Africa for the better. long-standing problems and to benefit farming industries have been suffering due farmers and the health of consumers.This to the lack of shared information and data How important is the collaboration information is easily accessed through the where most small-scale isolated farmers in and cooperation among stakeholders click of an app on their mobile phones. rural Africa are missing out on new and of the growing volume of data Open Data, if used correctly, has the improved methods and best practices of generated by new technologies to potential to foster economic growth and job farming and agricultural processes. solving long-standing food problems? creation, improve efficiency and effectiveness In partnership with GODAN, Ghana- Open Data has the potential to increase of public services by allowing the cross fertil- based organisation, Esoko, enabled farmers transparency across the globe when it comes isation and synergy of different industries, and their buyers in the region access to to solving world hunger and food security sectors and governments leading to new Open Data through mobile phone technology issues. Only through collaboration and practices, new equipment and new technolo- to both obtain and share information cooperation amongst governments, private/ gies that in turn, will lead to better yields and relevant to the markets to encourage fairer public sector organisations, academics, the stimulation of private and public pricing based on shared feedback. Through scientists and technology companies can we economies. Increasing access to Open Data utilising Open Data, their solution TradeNet harness this growing volume of data and will trigger innovations that will bring both enabled farmers to both share and access utilise efficiently in relevant sectors. agriculture and nutrition to the next, higher data, such as the prices of seeds and It is important that data is shared across level of impact, improving efficiency, yields, fertilisers, collected through both existing borders and between nations to learn from competitiveness and ultimately increasing channels such as weather data channels one another. With a presence in over one food security across the world. and other basic technology, to enable a hundred and ten countries, GODAN facili- self-sustainable business model combining tates learning and exchange of ideas across How helpful is this initiative in the data, farmers, customers, markets/ dealers different industries,sectors and countries context of African agriculture and and phone companies on an open system. across the globe. what strategies are in place for the Today, more than 350,000 farmers have With greater innovation and transparency continent? joined the Esoko platform in 10 countries in to help engage global partnerships by Africa presents a prime example of how the Africa and it is continuing to expand. This is sharing this data, Open Data will help drive use and improved access of Open Data is just one example of how Open Data access and improve access and awareness across

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the food and agricultural industry bringing it As it removes barriers and restrictions, through Open Data which is now closer together like never before and Open Data helps stimulate innovation as increasing the output of healthy crops and solving long-standing food problems. farmers and others look to new ways to seeing production increase positively. make farming and business more efficient, This efficiency is much better for the productive and effective. environment because this collaboration With increased Open Data access, between sectors, and governments is farmers can now be better informed to helping improve practices and share key improve their farming practices and learnings, enabling the avoidance of issues increase production output. This will result before they become any major threat. We

Image Credit: GODAN Credit: Image in the minimizing of waste and output can unlock new possibilities and opportuni- energy, heavily impacting the climate. ties based on increased access to data. Important information surrounding weather Ultimately, leveraging the potential of Open patterns, diseases, pests and other factors Data in the agricultural space could facili- impacting crop production and farming tate the rapid increase and access to the processes are being identified and shared information necessary to make h

André Laperrière, CEO, GODAN Please comment on the tve Global Sustainability Award 2018 conferred by GODAN for the Open Water web series about the fishermen of South Africa. GODAN was awarded the Digital Futures Award at the tve Global Sustainability Awards last year, recognising films that most powerfully portray solutions for sustain- ability. The winning nomination of the category was our Open Water documentary web series following the lives of fishermen in South Africa who have seen their liveli- hoods improve considerably through improved Open Data access. The series documented how the fisher community in South Africa are collabo- rating with the University of Cape Town to co-design a suite of mobile accessible apps to support and improve the small-scale fisheries industry. This includes a free Abalobi Fisher downloadable app which provides valuable information about the weather and climate from open sources, plus records data about fisher practice and catch information. The series follows small scale fishermen as they demonstrate how the data received through the app identifies the likes of wave height, so the fishermen know when is the right and safest time to catch and sell fish. They exemplify how access to Open Data has helped improve their fishing practices, making processes more organised and efficient by cutting down paper work and time, improving the economic aspects and improving their livelihoods.

Please elaborate on the benefits of the initiative with regards to climate change and its impact on farming. Open Data can help grow economies, change societies for the better, end world hunger and help protect the environment.

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African Farming held its 2nd edition Agroinvestment Summit, organised by Alain Charles Managed Events, on 3-4 December 2018 at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Foundation Conference Centre in Abuja, Nigeria. Agroinvestment Summit a resounding success

CROSS AFRICA, AGRICULTURAL development, food, beverage products and services are gaining unprecedented focus. The NigerianA agriculture and food markets, in particular, are witnessing a growth in market and investment opportunities. However, despite the output growth over the past years, supply response has not Image Credit: Alain Charles Publishing Credit: Image kept up with the demand growth. The Agroinvestment Summit was organised by African Farming to showcase the develop- ments of the agricultural industry in Nigeria as well as the challenges involved. Endorsed by the Federal Ministry of Industry,Trade and Investment, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural developent and the Nigerian InvestmentPromotion Commission (NIPC), the event helped provide a dynamic setting for discussions and sharing of experiences with the aim of boosting investment opportunities across the agricultural value chain, improving rural The two-day event facilitated discussions and learning about emerging trends in agricultural development and development and increasing awareness food markets. for improved productivity, food security, food self–sufficiency and ture in the state with effective land reforms and policies to support local job creation. agribusiness and also highlighted the numerous areas available for The lineup included Eric Nyikwagh, country representative - investment.More than 80 per cent of the Jigawa population is Young professionals for agricultural development(YPARD), engaged in agriculture.This implies that there is an availability of Macauley Atasie, CEO, Nextzon business services, Edu human resorces that investors can leverage on for farm operations. Ogbonnaya, founder, Farm awareness for Food Preservation initia- In response to the emphasis on increasing the participation of tive as well as other industry experts, senior decision-makers and youth in agriculture, the summit focused on a sustainable future for major stakeholders. agriculture. 'The development of the next generation of The summit was opened by Martyn Diamond Black, Head of agripreneurs' - presentation by Eric Nyikwagh, looked at greater Events at Alain Charles. engagement of youth in agriculture including the incubator This was followed by a presentation by Byron Isi, deputy director, platform providing professional training, mentorship and access to Department of Strategic Communications , NIPC. His address looked new technologies.Leveraging technology has much potential and at promoting long-term finance for agriculture in Nigeria from a comparative advantages to boost food security as well as GDP. global perspective, outlining the opportunities and challenges Also the presentation emphasised that innovations such as block involved as well as some solutions This was followed by a session on chain, hydroponics, crowd funding, use of drones and robots, coffee farming, a vital component of global trade and a presentation precision farming, digital media and ICT applications need to be about improving standards in packaging and access to equipment. incorporated. The audience received valuable information regarding invest- Funding and growing agribusiness from startup to growing ment opportunities in the agribusiness and investment sectors of acerage and creating better awareness about farming and initia- Jigawa by the deputy governor of the state, Ibrahim Hassan tives in food preservation as well as storage to reduce post-harvest Hadejia.The presentation emphasised the importance of agricul- loss were the other topics discussed at the summit. The presentation on improving regional food trade across Africa ‘The development of the next generation of by David Adama, programme officer, policy and advocacy, AGRA, highlighted its potential for increased productivity and to speed up agripreneurs’ looked at greater engagement the economic transformation in the continent, creating additional of youth. jobs, mitigating food shortages and gaining improved food security. The coordination of players and sectors as well as

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addressing the unpredictability about policy environment and government interventions were identified as the major areas to focus on. Regional market development will promote specialisation and efficiency, boosting agriculture productivity and taking advantage of the complimentarity of agro-ecological zones.Improving regional food trade will catalyse Africa's industrial transformation, boost trade and investment between countries and regional economic communities as well as increase market volume

and value for producers and manufacturers alike. Alain Charles Publishing Credit: Image Day two started with a keynote presentation by Dr Muhammad Kagu, group head of First bank of Nigeria on the access to agricul- tural finance, the constraints in financing agriculture in Nigeria, the investment of the right skill sets as well as funding mechanisms. Dr Kagu emphasised that funding is central to agricultural develop- ment and how it is necessary to throw light on the low level of exposure of small firms or farmers in Nigeria's agricultural sector to modern practices such as book-keeping and financila skills.The

present commitment of policy makers and regulators to improve A panel discussion on green space development. efficiency and de-risk the agricultural sector should be sustained as it provides strong justification for greater participation of the private Another delegate, Andy Oga, POFAN, said at the summit, "The sector financial system in the agricultural development process. presentation from the deputy governor of Jigawa state was A panel discussion on green space development for economic excellent and empirical." benefits and social impacts provided insights by industry experts The summit received support from sponsors including Alvan and senior executives. The spotlight on rural transformation and Blanch and Ingreen irrigation solutions and the exhibitors included sustainable development through long-term, early stage financing TOPAN, RDO Equipment Africa, Ltd., Invest Jigawa and Ingreen was provided by David Adama, programme officer, Alliance of a irrigation solutions. Commerce, the Nigeria Agribusiness Group as green revolution in Africa (AGRA).He highlighted case studies well as the Business Council for Africa. across Africa on the impact of early stage investment, raising Encouraged by the keen interest generated and the agricultural productivity, increasing incomes, creating employment overwhelming response, the Agroinvestment Summit will be back opportunities and reducing food insecurity, hunger and malnutri- with the 3rd edition next year. h tion in rural communities.The conclusions drawn included building an inclusive pattern of public expenditure in favor of rural poor in early stages of development increases productivity in agriculture and rural development;reallocation of resources from low-to-high productivity both within and across sectors; and to create balanced growth and allow for private sector investments.Also, structural change must be beyond economic, it must involve social transformation for inclusive development and opportunities for all irrespective of age, gender, religion or ethnicity. “The presentation from the deputy governor of Jigawa state was excellent and empirical.”

This was followed by a presentation by the tomatoes and orchid producers association of Nigeria (TOPAN) that emphasised the benefits of providing proper training and empowerment to farmers, youth and women. It highlighted the new challenges of agriculture to meet growing demands for food, to be internationally competitive and at the same time meet sustainablity goals.Building youth capacity in agriculture has multi-faceted dimensions and helps improve the ability of the youth in agriculture, as a community.The role of government and other stakeholders becomes imperative for a succesful empowerment outcome. The interactive sessions during the summit enabled the delegates to benefit from the expertise of the speakers and also to share their knowledge and experience as stakeholders in the agricultural sector.The two-day event also facilitated discussions and learning about emerging trends in agricultural development and food markets besides providing for numerous networking opportunities. Derrick Osafo, Abuja Technology Village FZ company commented, "It is very encouraging to see that the Agroinvestment Summit has brought together excellent and diverse speakers."

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The 5th international tradeshow, agrofood Nigeria 2019, which will be held from 26-28 March 2019 at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, prepares for record participation. Agrofood Nigeria continues steady progress

FRICA’S LARGEST ECONOMY is The show covers the entire now back on the growth track as value chain - from field to fork. Nigeria’s GDP is expected to grow from US$409bn in 2018 to US$476bnA in 2019 (GTAI). Nigeria is the fifth largest oil-exporting and eleventh largest gas exporting country. With 194 million inhabitants, it is also Africa’s most populous country. All these are excellent pre-conditions for agrofood Nigeria 2019, and it enjoys excellent support as in the earlier years, from Nigerian and international institutions. International market leaders from around the world will be back for this year's event and official country pavilions include those of Belarus, China, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey. Several individual exhibitors from other countries will also be present. According to the organisers, names such as Bosch Nigeria, Krones, KHS Machines Nigeria and Machhi will participate as exhibitors.

Agrofood Nigeria 2019 enjoys Nigeria agrofood Credit: Image excellent support as in the trade fair expertise by introducing its Food trade with Nigeria is a US$6.154bn AgroTech brand to the agrofood trade business, with food imports from Nigeria earlier years, from Nigerian show. The focus of the cooperation lies on amounting to US$4.348bn and food and international institutions. agricultural technology, animal production, exports of US$1.806bn in 2016 (WTO). flori- and horticulture and hot-house The visitors at agrofood Nigeria 2019 The exhibitor profile includes agriculture technology. DLG organises professional will include farmers, breeders, keepers, machines, farming tractors, harvesting trade fairs in the fields of agricultural food and drink manufacturers, companies equipment, analytical equipment, feeding engineering, crop production, animal active in food or drink packaging , food equipment, grains and grain systems and production and bioenergy. traders , hotel professionals, and caterers. irrigation systems in the agro section. Agrofood Nigeria 2018 had witnessed Once again organised by the German food + bev tec Nigeria 2019 participation by 142 exhibitors from 21 trade show specialists fairtrade Messe The food and beverage technology countries and the organisers confirm high together with its partner event plastprint- exhibitor profile includes process satisfaction ratings on the part of exhibitors. pack Nigeria, the show covers the entire technology, refrigeration and air- There were 1,554 professional visitors and value chain - from field to fork consisting of conditioning, packaging technology and the show served as a great platform to the three sub-brands agro AgroTech conveying, transportation as well as create valuable business contacts, Nigeria, food + bev tec Nigeria and food storage. according to organisers. + hospitality Nigeria. After attending arofood Nigeria 2018, food + hospitality Nigeria 2019 Marco Spinger, director of global markets & agro AgroTech Nigeria 2019 Nigeria invests heavily in the food and IT division - AUMA Association of the Since 2015 agro Nigeria has been beverage industry and remains one of German Trade Fair Industry, remarked, organised by fairtrade as part of agrofood Africa's biggest food importers despite high “Our exhibitors in the German Pavilion had Nigeria. Now DLG German Agricultural investments in local food production. And an average of 30 contacts. And the strategy Society enters into strategic partnership with its large population it is considered the of the organisers to concentrate on trade with fairtrade and brings in its agro and largest food stuff market in Africa. visitors has proved successful." h

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Ethiopia's international horticulture and floriculture trade fair IN THE RUN-UP to the international horticulture and floriculture trade fair, Ethiopia is busy in preparing the ground- work for the event. HortiFlora Expo, will be held from 13-15 March 2019 in Millenium Hall, Addis Ababa, showcasing several Image Credit: Adobe stock Credit: Image flower, vegetable and fruit industries. The last time it took place was in 2015, making it already four years since Ethiopian horticulture and floriculture was presented in a specialized international trade fair in Ethiopia. The interest to exhibit has been rapidly growing in the last months and as a result the number of exhibiting companies is now more than a hundred.The organisers have confirmed that all important Ethiopian companies involved in horticulture and floriculture as well as many international companies have booked stand space. The event will showcase The Ethiopian horticulture and floricul- several flower, vegetable ture Industry developed in the past 15 years and fruit industries. into a full-grown player and put itself on the world map as one of the leading exporters progress achieved in the sector. HortiFlora, is a good sign and of cut flowers. Specialised trade fairs are a great increases chances considerably for a The Ethiopian government – by putting a thermometer for the state of the industry that successful trade fair”, Dick van Raamsdonk, lot of emphasis on the development of the they promote. “Having a ‘full-house’ with spokesman of the fair said, when asked industry – is responsible for a great deal of exhibitors already at this stage at this year’s about the outlook of the fair.

Impacting food and agriculture AGRICULTURE IS THE foundation of the Ethiopian economy and accounts for about 50 per cent of the GDP, 84 per cent of exports and 80 per cent of total employment. This has contributed in making the food processing sector not only the largest manufacturing industry in the country but also one that offers several opportunities for investment. Foodagro Ethiopia is aimed to tap this huge investment potential and will be held at The Millennium Hall, Addis Ababa, from 21-23 March 2019. It will showcase products, equipment and machinery presented by exhibitors from over 20 countries. The event will target the Ethiopian food processing and agricultural industry and the focus will be on fortified foods, packaged foods, agricultural machinery, processing and commodities. After 20 successful editions in Kenya and Tanzania, it promises to bring together industry professionals, exporters, manufacturers and importers, in one of Africa's fastest growing economies. Ethiopia is the second most populous countries in Africa with a population of more than 100 million people. It is also the leading producer in Africa of many agricultural products. The government of Ethiopia provides huge opportunities in every sector and industry in order to mitigate the challenges such as the quality of raw products, technical skills and productivity. This offers numerous business opportu- nities for the international market and also has an impact on the food products and processing industries.. Also, investment potential exists in large-scale commercial produc- tion as well as modern farming technology and tools, irrigation systems, processing, distribution and modern packing and blending industries. With a line-up of both local and international companies, Foodagro Ethiopia 2019 provides an ideal platform for product launches, finding new buyers and distributors, promoting brand names, updates on the latest trends in the food, agriculture and hotel industry.

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The co-founder of Trantor International Limited, Graham Edwards speaks to African Farming about the fundamental changes in farm tractor design. Breaking new ground in farm tractor design

OOD AND AGRICULTURE There is no question that the proportion of farming Organisation's worldwide conducted using CA methods is increasing. promotion of Conservation Agriculture (CA) or the zero-tillage systemF has paved the way for innovative designs and changes in farm tractors and agriculture implements. Conservation Agriculture (CA) is a relatively new but holistic farming system that is directed towards conserving soil- structure and soil-health, whilst maintaining a sustainable quality of food production. The benefits are widespread and include the reduction of soil degradation, better moisture retention, and an improved ability Adobe Stock Credit: Image for the soil to absorb and drain the rain. There is no question that the proportion efficiency and increased productivity. The By adopting this approach, the farming of farming conducted using CA methods is company recognises the need for system is different from the conventional increasing, and there is certainly a need for fundamental changes in the farm one of ploughing and, the number of a tractor designed for high-speed transport machinery industry and the emphasis on mechanised operations between each and zero-tillage. new tractor models which are tailored to harvest, the fertiliser-usage and crop farm transportation and the requirements of spraying are substantially reduced. "We learned about the the zero-tillage farming system. The worldwide tractor market is currently Trantor believes that a tractor that is in excess of two million units per year and importance of open-cabin designed for CA needs to efficiently carry out 32 million tractors are being used daily. tractors in the African farming the range of duties required in it, including India manufactures 700,000 and Turkey seed drilling; fertiliser spreading; chemical makes 70,000 per annum. The USA and context and how it is much spraying (herbicides, pesticides & fungicides); European markets are 200,000 and more common than the ROPS harvesting and transporting the crop. 165,000 per annum respectively. When there is no need to conduct low- Tractors have always played an integral role safety-cabins” speed ploughing, the farmer’s tractor can in mechanised agriculture but now be lighter and faster and, therefore, use fundamental design change is arriving. Conservation agriculture (CA) in Africa less fuel. Less weight helps to reduce Worldwide CA adoption levels vary Conservation agriculture has been unnecessary damage to the soil, requiring greatly, due to resistance to change but 65 promoted by a growing movement of less remedial action. The higher speed per cent of the world is directed to dryland international organisations, governments permits reduced cycle times, safer and agriculture and CA is more easily and farmers in Africa over the past decade. timely transportation of agricultural implemented in drylands. In the 35 per cent According to a United Nations sustain- produce and both features contribute to where temperate agricultural conditions able development journal, its benefits to lower fuel-use. prevail, there is more “resistance to farmers and the environment include: "We learned about the importance of change”, due to the absence of soil-health higher productivity gains through improved open-cabin tractors in the African farming reasoning, and because of the widespread and sustained yields with less time, labour context and how it is much more common belief in and usage of the ploughing system. and inputs required; contribution to climate than the ROPS safety-cabins," says Over 160 million hectares are currently change mitigation efforts through increased Graham Edwards, co-founder at Trantor. cultivated using CA methods. The majority soil carbon sequestration benefits; and "It has always been our intention to of these are found in North and South strengthening farmers' capacity to adapt to manufacture and assemble our "vehicle- America and Australia. This figure is contin- future changes through improved soil like tractors in South Africa," he adds. uing to grow, as the cost of farm inputs, low organic matter and water retention. Trantor has conducted detailed analysis of productivity and high fuel-costs rise. When the tasks performed in CA as well as the farmers use CA, the number of field Trantor International Limited range of a farm implements used with operations is reduced, a saving in fuel Trantor International is working closely with tractors to determine the necessary occurs and less fertiliser is needed. One of FAO, InnovateUK and ECAF in the design features required in a no-tillage tractor.h the main benefits, however, is in the and development of a wide range of lowering of labour costs. transportation and CA tractors with greater - Source: Trantor International Limited

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Case IH’s axial-flow 250 combine updates boost productivity CASE IH HAS introduced three new 250 series Axial-Flow combines for 2019, replacing the existing 7240, 8240 and 9240 models, to allow operators to maximise machine performance in terms of crop throughput and quality. Image Credit: Case IH Case Credit: Image “The 250 series Axial-Flow upgrades focus on improving both combine and operator productivity,” explained August von Eckardstein, harvesting product marketing manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Case IH.

New AFS Harvest Command automation This completely new technology package utilises sixteen sensor inputs to continuously monitor the machine and adjusts seven different settings to maximise combine performance. Managed through the in-cab AFS Pro700 terminal, the automation system is currently capable of working in wheat, oilseed rape/canola, corn/maize and soybeans. The next version, with Feedrate Control, The new models help maximise machine performance in terms of crop throughput and quality. adjusts ground speed based on crop load to cater for the desired outcome – perfor- Command automation are fitted with in- features a closed-loop speed control which mance to control losses, maximum cab adjustable rotor cage vanes, actuated maintains the set speed in changing ground throughput, or fixed throughput. The from a right-hand console switch when not conditions. Maximum respective speeds in operator sets the target maximum engine using the automation facility, or automati- range one and range two are 18km/hr and load and ground speed, and Feedrate cally adjusting themselves when AFS 40km/hr, although reduced maximums can Control will operate up to those limits. The Harvest Command automation is engaged. be set according to operator preference new Feedrate Control system more The rear six vanes are linked, include a and field conditions. accurately controls ground speed based on greater range of adjustment, and can also “With a reduced need to change ranges, crop and ground drive load. Feedrate be manually adjusted from ground level. By and controllable maximum speeds for, say, Control, which can be used as a stand- changing the pitch of the vanes, the crop in-field travel to the headland, downtime is alone function, works in all crop types. will move faster or slower through the rotor cut and harvesting time increased,” The top specification option is full AFS cage, tuning threshing and separation Eckardstein points out. Harvest Command automation, which performance to crop conditions for automatically makes threshing and cleaning improved efficiency. Improvements to X-tra Chop package system adjustments based on the same In conjunction with upper and lower The X-tra Chop straw chopper package is desired outcomes as Feedrate Control, with sieve control, the full AFS Harvest Comman now fitted with a new remote switch for the addition of grain quality monitoring. This automation package also features new in- ground-level spreader board actuation, to uses camera-based technology and sieve cab pre-sieve adjustment, allowing AFS make accessing the engine deck easier for pressure sensing to provide further guidance Harvest Command automation to automat- fuelling and maintenance. to the machine’s automatic adjustment ically adjust all sieve settings according to process to minimise impurities in the grain feedback from the loss sensors, grain Feeder/intake elevator upgrades sample and maintain the best grain quality, camera and sieve pressure sensors. This In addition to the existing feeder/intake a trait for which the Axial-Flow combine has can also be manually activated when AFS elevator lift capacities of 4.5 tonnes and 5.2 earned its reputation. Harvest Command is not in use. The in-cab tonnes, a new 6.1tonne lift capacity is “The AFS Harvest Command automation adjustable pre-sieve is also available as a available on the largest Axial-Flow models, grain camera utilises a patented multi- stand-alone option, which includes a to enable them to handle 13.5m draper spectral light emission – visible and invisible – remote switch allowing setting from the heads and 18-row corn heads. Factory-fit to more accurately identify broken grains and removable side covers. dual lateral tilt can now also help to provide impurities,” says August von Eckardstein. enhanced control of 13.5m draper heads. “AFS Harvest Command automation is Transmission changes “Model year 2019 Case IH 250 series not designed to replace operator decisions, A new hydrostatic transmission, featuring a Axial-Flow combines offer significant but to enhance them, identifying the factor field and a road mode and on-the-move technology, durability and productivity limiting combine performance as conditions two-speed range control, provides enhancements,” says Eckardstein. “At the change, displaying it and making adjust- increased traction and means there is no same time, they preserve the simplicity, ments to address it,” says Eckardstein need to stop and shift while working or grain saving and grain quality perfor- Rotor cage and sieve upgrades Axial- travelling on hills. Operated via a scalable mance for which Axial-Flow has a well- Flow 250 series combines with AFS Harvest multifunction handle speed controller, it established reputation.”

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Pöttinger unveils new mowers PÖTTINGER HAS UNVEILED the new CROSS FLOW auger that merges the swath immediately after mowing. The latest development from Pöttinger enables swaths to be merged for the This system is versatile in the range of applications that it offers first time without a conditioner. to make the working day in the field a great deal easier. The NOVACAT 352 and NOVACAT A10 are available with CROSS FLOW. Feedback from professional farmers was the basis for this development, following demands for a cost-effective and straight- forward system for swath merging that would also be suitable for simple rear-mounted mowers. Pöttinger makes this possible with the CROSS FLOW auger that merges the forage to form one swath right after mowing. The enclosed design prevents forage losses. CROSS FLOW works without a conditioner and is characterised by its light tare weight. The result is that it not only conserves the soil but also saves fuel.

Compared to cross conveyor belt systems, the cross-flow auger Pöttinger Credit: Image consumes 20 per cent less power. cantly reduces the number of passes and conserves the soil and the In addition, the forage is handled extremely carefully. The forage. This process also saves fuel. NOVACAT CROSS FLOW is highly versatile and can be used on When mowing along the field boundary, the cross-flow auger grassland as well as with whole plant silage. can transport the crop to the inside. This is done by closing the rear flap on the NOVACAT 352 CROSS FLOW or closing the rear flap Whole plant crops mowing on one side of the NOVACAT A10 CROSS FLOW. This method If the users combine the NOVACAT 352 CROSS FLOW / ensures that the forage remains within the boundary during the NOVACAT A10 CROSS FLOW with a three-metre wide front tedding sequence. mower, they can mow a width of 12 metre / 19 metre on two This innovative solution still provides a conditioning effect, passes with both swaths placed within a width of approx. six metre however, because the auger turns the flow of forage to accelerate / 12 metre. A two-rotor centre-swath rake is then sufficient as the the drying of the mown crop. For a more intensive drying effect, the next machine (or a four-rotor rake on a single pass). This signifi- rear flap is opened to place a wider and airier blanket of forage.

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ArmaTrac licensed Africa’s GIAD to produce tractors ARMATRAC, THE EXPORT brand of Erkunt simulations and in the field with attention to professionally working and important Tractor Industries Inc, has licensed GIAD, detail. enterprises, which we have worked with one of Africa’s largest industrial enterprises, “After these examinations, products are for years.” to produce ArmaTrac tractors. allowed to leave the factory, confident that “After this production agreement, I With this agreement, Erkunt became the no matter what you put your tractor through, believe that we will make our relationship first manufacturer in Turkey to license day after day, year after year, they will which continues as a distributorship, more abroad. perform to the high standards you expect,” creative and wealthy. With the production ArmaTrac was founded in 2003 in Turkey according to ArmaTrac. of our ArmaTrac tractors in Sudan, we are that has the world’s fifth largest agricultural Zeynep Erkunt Armagan, chairperson of going to take important steps not only in economy, attained the third place in the Erkunt Tractor, stated the importance of the Sudanese market, but also in the market Turkish market among 31 companies in six this project in ArmaTrac’s journey to of 19 countries in the Common Market for years. become a global brand and explains the Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).” ArmaTrac tractors are being produced details of this new agreement in Sudan. “What makes us different is the tractors with Perkins (UK) and Deutz (Germany) “Sudan, which is one of the fastest that we design according to the needs of engines and transmissions from ZF developing countries of the African the farmers and the land of the country we (Germany) and Carraro (Italy). continent, has a great potential for the export to. I hope that this agreement we Designed, engineered and built with agricultural sector. We consider Sudan as signed for Africa is going to contribute to simplicity and efficiency in mind, the entire a very accurate market since 2009 and new license agreements in other range is focused on providing easy solutions keep it as a priority among our target countries,” Armagan concluded. to farmers. Each tractor is tested both in markets. GIAD is one of Sudan's most

Cooper Pegler knapsack sprayers offer promise of better crop yield KNAPSACK SPRAYERS, THE core products of operating at extension and compression. widths of treatment and different nozzles Cooper Pegler are known for the safe, With its specific technology, the CP12 for droplets size targeted. punctual and precise delivery of a liquid from knapsack sprayer provides the solution for Designed for durability, Cooper Pegler a sprayer tank to its intended destination. a weightless and a costless knapsack provides farmers with a complete service sprayer for height. case with all consumables such as seals, CP 15 Evolution knapsack sprayer nozzles, for quick and efficient repairs. For herbicide, insecticide and fungicide CP ULV battery sprayer Cooper Pegler, a part of the Exel treatment, Cooper Pegler provides Ultra-low volume treatment Industries group, boasts a heritage of farmers with the CP15 Evolution for crops such as cotton more than 120 years of worldwide knapsack sprayer, available in 15 and 20 also find solutions in expertise. The company enjoys a strong litre tank capacities. Cooper Pegler sprayers reputation for spraying precision, durability Due to its unique diaphragm pump, all with CP ULV battery and ease of use, continuing to maintain its working parts of the sprayer are mounted sprayer. It enables to close liaison with chemical manufacturers inside the tank, to guarantee better shock- choose different as well as constant product development resistance. Additionally, the pressure to meet the evolving needs of the future. control valve is also mounted inside the The brand commits itself to offer for tank to prevent any damage, ensuring every product in its range - Robust and accurate spraying action over the years. lightweight design; Wide range of Through the use of the Cooper Pegler accessories; Very few wearing technology, there is no direct friction parts;low cost maintenance;ready between the diaphragm and the surface availability of all parts. of the pump, making pumping easier and The Cooper Pegler more comfortable compared to a piston brand is present pump. Therefore, there is no requirement on the European, for lubrication of the pump or any other African and Latin- kind of service maintenance other than American routine cleaning, thus ensuring long-life continents, selling 70 and performance.of the product. per cent of its turnover outside of Great CP 12 knapsack sprayer Britain, its native country. For herbicide, insecticide and fungicide In the main zones treatment treatment at heights, such as where agricultural crops required for cocoa trees, Cooper Pegler are manually maintained, provides the farmers with CP12 Cooper Pegler sprayers have

knapsack sprayer, to spray up to a Pegler Cooper Credit: Image proved their robust and reliable height of six meters without any motor, characteristics, essential when due to its double “action syringe” choosing professional equipment. Cooper Pegler - CP 15

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AGRICULTURAL BUYERS’ DIRECTORY 2019EDITION AN ANNUAL GUIDE to suppliers of equipment and services for agriculture and for the primary processing of produce. The first section of the Directory lists suppliers under classification of their products and services. The second section lists alphabetically company addresses. Supplier Listings The third section lists agents and distributors in Africa geographically. The Directory has been compiled from informa- start on page 35 tion submitted by the companies concerned. Agent Listings While every care has been taken to avoid errors and omissions, they may occur; the Editor would like to be start on page 39 notified of these so that the 2020 edition of the Directory can be kept up to date.

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Agricultural Consultancies Cocoa Production Egg Layer Parent Breeders - Brown Feeding Systems Fieravicola - The International Poultry Alvan Blanch Development Co. Ltd. Hendrix Genetics Big Dutchman International GmbH Fair in Italy Coffee Processing, Handling & Egg Layer Parent Breeders - White Feedstuffs ICS Jain Irrigation System Ltd. Storage Hendrix Genetics Cagemax Bentall Rowlands Storage Systems Ltd. Egg Layers Fertiliser Processing Machinery Agricultural Equipment - General RIELA Karl - Heinz Knoop e.K. Hendrix Genetics Yemmak A a Z Performance Swingtec GmbH Alvan Blanch Development Co. Ltd. Electronic Monitoring & Control Fertiliser Spreaders Colour Sorting Equipment Baldan/Pan Trade Services Ltd. Promtek Limited Baldan/Pan Trade Services Ltd. Alvan Blanch Development Co. Ltd. Bentall Rowlands Storage Systems Ltd. Monosem Exhibitions and Conferences ICS Concentrates Fairtrade Messe GmbH Fertilisers Jain Irrigation System Ltd. Cagemax Omex Agrifluids Ltd. Extruders for Food, Feed Agricultural Projects Consulting Services Alvan Blanch Development Co. Ltd. Fish Farming A a Z Performance A a Z Performance Yemmak Cagemax Bentall Rowlands Storage Systems Ltd. Fieravicola - The International Poultry ICS Fair in Italy Feed Additives Fish Feeds - Frozen Jain Irrigation System Ltd. Ayurvet Ltd. Cagemax Conveyors and Elevators Symaga SA Cagemax Awila Anlagenbau GmbH Fish Feeds - General Eurofeed Technologies S.p.A. Animal Health Products Big Dutchman International GmbH Evonik Nutrition & Care GmbH Animal Alvan Blanch Development Co. Ltd. Ayurvet Ltd. RIELA Karl - Heinz Knoop e.K. Nutrition Cagemax Eurofeed Technologies S.p.A. Eurofeed Technologies S.p.A. Germiterra Prod. Com. e Exp. de Coolers - Environmental Intraco Ltd. Sementes Ltda. Big Dutchman International GmbH Unipoint AG Fogging Machines Big Dutchman International GmbH Cotton Handling & Storage Feed Compound Antioxidants Swingtec GmbH Eurofeed Technologies S.p.A. Swingtec GmbH Cagemax Eurofeed Technologies S.p.A. Foliar Fertilisers Crop Drying and Ventilation Automatic Chain Feeders Omex Agrifluids Ltd. Big Dutchman International GmbH Alvan Blanch Development Co. Ltd. Feed Concentrates Cagemax Food Processing Equipment Crop Handling & Storage Bagging plant Eurofeed Technologies S.p.A. LIMA S.A.S. Alvan Blanch Development Co. Ltd. Awila Anlagenbau GmbH Intraco Ltd. Marel Poultry Bentall Rowlands Storage Systems Ltd. Bentall Rowlands Storage Systems Ltd. RIELA Karl - Heinz Knoop e.K. Feed Flavours Fruit Processing Biofuel/Biodiesel Swingtec GmbH Eurofeed Technologies S.p.A. Alvan Blanch Development Co. Ltd. Bentall Rowlands Storage Systems Ltd. Jain Irrigation System Ltd. Crop Protection Equipment Feed Ingredients Breeding Bentall Rowlands Storage Systems Ltd. Cagemax Genetic Research Hendrix Genetics Swingtec GmbH Eurofeed Technologies S.p.A. Hendrix Genetics Briquetting Plants Intraco Ltd. Cultivators Unipoint AG Grain - Drying & Ventilation Alvan Blanch Development Co. Ltd. Baldan/Pan Trade Services Ltd. Alvan Blanch Development Co. Ltd. Broilers Monosem Feed Pharmaceuticals Bentall Rowlands Storage Systems Ltd. Cagemax Cagemax Diagnostics Grain - Handling, Cleaning & Bulk Storage Equipment A a Z Performance Feed Premixes Processing Ayurvet Ltd. Bentall Rowlands Storage Systems Ltd. Disinfectants Alvan Blanch Development Co. Ltd. Symaga SA Cagemax Bentall Rowlands Storage Systems Ltd. Eurofeed Technologies S.p.A. Eurofeed Technologies S.p.A. Intraco Ltd. RIELA Karl - Heinz Knoop e.K. Cages & Batteries Intraco Ltd. Yemmak Big Dutchman International GmbH Drinking Systems Unipoint AG Grains, Grain Projects & Edible Oils Big Dutchman International GmbH Cassava Processing Equipment Feed Processing Plants Bentall Rowlands Storage Systems Ltd. Alvan Blanch Development Co. Ltd. Dry Rendering Alvan Blanch Development Co. Ltd. Bentall Rowlands Storage Systems Ltd. Grass Centre Pivot Equipment Cagemax Promtek Limited Germiterra Prod. Com. e Exp. de T-L Irrigation Co. Dryers Yemmak Sementes Ltda. Alvan Blanch Development Co. Ltd. Chicks Groundnut Handling Equipment RIELA Karl - Heinz Knoop e.K. Feed Supplements Cagemax Cagemax Alvan Blanch Development Co. Ltd. Egg Collection Chicks - Day Old Eurofeed Technologies S.p.A. Harrows Big Dutchman International GmbH Cagemax Unipoint AG Baldan/Pan Trade Services Ltd.

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Harvesting Equipment Pelleting Poultry Projects, Integrated Traders in Agricultural Equipment, Alvan Blanch Development Co. Ltd. Alvan Blanch Development Co. Ltd. Marel Poultry General Bentall Rowlands Storage Systems Ltd. Awila Anlagenbau GmbH ICS Power Units Promtek Limited Hatcheries Yemmak FG Wilson Tractors Cagemax A a Z Performance Pig Equipment Public Health Horticultural Equipment & Big Dutchman International GmbH Swingtec GmbH Transport Boxes Machinery CARFED SA MIK International GmbH & Co. KG Pumps Swingtec GmbH Symaga SA T-L Irrigation Co. Transport Crates for Poultry ICT Equipment & Services CARFED SA Pig Feed Raw Materials Big Dutchman International GmbH Cagemax Cagemax Turkey Breeding Integrated Pest Management Eurofeed Technologies S.p.A. Cagemax Rice Parboilers Omex Agrifluids Ltd. Pig Feeding/Drinking Equipment Alvan Blanch Development Co. Ltd. Turkeys Swingtec GmbH Big Dutchman International GmbH Cagemax Rice Processing & Milling Equipment Irrigation & Drainage Systems Pig Flooring Alvan Blanch Development Co. Ltd. Turnkey Operations Jain Irrigation System Ltd. Big Dutchman International GmbH Bentall Rowlands Storage Systems Ltd. Bentall Rowlands Storage Systems Ltd. RKD Irrigacion S.L. CARFED SA T-L Irrigation Co. Eurofeed Technologies S.p.A. Roll-out Nests Turnkey Operations Big Dutchman International GmbH Irrigation Equipment MIK International GmbH & Co. KG Agricultural/Industrial Schemes Bentall Rowlands Storage Systems Ltd. Jain Irrigation System Ltd. Seed Pig Health Products Promtek Limited RKD Irrigacion S.L. Eurofeed Technologies S.p.A. Germiterra Prod. Com. e Exp. de T-L Irrigation Co. Sementes Ltda. ULV Spraying Equipment Pig Housing ICS Livestock Handling GOIZPER GROUP Big Dutchman International GmbH HOZELOCK EXEL Germiterra Prod. Com. e Exp. de Seed Cleaning Equipment MIK International GmbH & Co. KG Swingtec GmbH Sementes Ltda. Alvan Blanch Development Co. Ltd. Plant Protection Chemicals Ventilating Equipment Maize Shellers Seed Planting Equipment Omex Agrifluids Ltd. Big Dutchman International GmbH Alvan Blanch Development Co. Ltd. Baldan/Pan Trade Services Ltd. RIELA Karl - Heinz Knoop e.K. Planters Monosem Veterinary Products/Equipment - Baldan/Pan Trade Services Ltd. General Material Handling Shipping Commodities Monosem Germiterra Prod. Com. e Exp. de Bentall Rowlands Storage Systems Ltd. Cagemax Plastic Flooring, Poultry Sementes Ltda. Material Handling - Bulk Silos Big Dutchman International GmbH Vitamins, Minerals & Proteins Bentall Rowlands Storage Systems Ltd. Alvan Blanch Development Co. Ltd. MIK International GmbH & Co. KG Eurofeed Technologies S.p.A. Awila Anlagenbau GmbH Meat Processing and Packaging Ploughs - Disc Bentall Rowlands Storage Systems Ltd. LIMA S.A.S. Waste Disposal Equipment Baldan/Pan Trade Services Ltd. Big Dutchman International GmbH Marel Poultry Big Dutchman International GmbH Privé SA Poultry Consultancy Services Water Pipes Medicators Fieravicola - The International Poultry RIELA Karl - Heinz Knoop e.K. Big Dutchman International GmbH Symaga SA Jain Irrigation System Ltd. Fair in Italy RKD Irrigacion S.L. Micronutrients Poultry Equipment - Drinking Slaughtering Equipment Omex Agrifluids Ltd. Marel Poultry Water Well/Bore Supplies Big Dutchman International GmbH Jain Irrigation System Ltd. Milk Replacers Poultry Equipment/Handling Slurry Disposal Cagemax T-L Irrigation Co. Watering Equipment Bentall Rowlands Storage Systems Ltd. RKD Irrigacion S.L. Milling & Mixing CARFED SA Soluble Fertilisers Weed Control Alvan Blanch Development Co. Ltd. Poultry Export Trade Omex Agrifluids Ltd. Awila Anlagenbau GmbH GOIZPER GROUP Fieravicola - The International Poultry Sprayers RIELA Karl - Heinz Knoop e.K. HOZELOCK EXEL Fair in Italy GOIZPER GROUP Mills HOZELOCK EXEL Weighers - Animal Poultry Feeding Big Dutchman International GmbH Awila Anlagenbau GmbH Bentall Rowlands Storage Systems Ltd. RKD Irrigacion S.L. Mills - Hammer Big Dutchman International GmbH Sprayers - Crop Weighers - Grain Awila Anlagenbau GmbH Cagemax GOIZPER GROUP Awila Anlagenbau GmbH Mills - Grain Poultry Feeding - Primary Spraying Nozzles & Components Weighing Equipment Awila Anlagenbau GmbH Cagemax GOIZPER GROUP Alvan Blanch Development Co. Ltd. Bentall Rowlands Storage Systems Ltd. Eurofeed Technologies S.p.A. HOZELOCK EXEL Big Dutchman International GmbH RIELA Karl - Heinz Knoop e.K. Promtek Limited Poultry Health Products Stored Products Protection Mills - Grinding Eurofeed Technologies S.p.A. Swingtec GmbH Awila Anlagenbau GmbH Poultry Housing Trace Elements Mould Inhibitors Big Dutchman International GmbH Eurofeed Technologies S.p.A. Ayurvet Ltd. Symaga SA Omex Agrifluids Ltd. Eurofeed Technologies S.p.A. Poultry Processing Equipment & Trade Shows Oil Extraction Equipment Supplies Fairtrade Messe GmbH Alvan Blanch Development Co. Ltd. CARFED SA Fieravicola - The International Poultry LIMA S.A.S. Fair in Italy Palletizers Marel Poultry Big Dutchman International GmbH

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eggs and milk. Through our unique analytical services savings potential can be identified on a fingertip. Feeding the world's population in a CARFED SA Eurofeed Technologies S.p.A. sustainable way is one of our goals. FG Wilson Via Basilicata 10 Via Luigi Einaudi 12 Agents: 1 Millenium Way San Giuliano Milanese Brandico (BS), 25030, Italy South Africa - Evonik Africa (Pty) Ltd. Springvale Business Park 20098, Italy Tel: +39 030 6864682/9973064 Springfield Road Tel: +39 02 9881140 Fax: +39 030 6866560 Country Antrim Fax: +39 02 98280274 Web: www.eurofeed.it Northern Ireland Web: www.carfed.ch E-mail: [email protected] BT12 7AL E-mail: [email protected] Ireland CARFED SA is a worldwide known fairtrade Messe GmbH Tel: +44 (0)2890 495000 Swiss-Italian group that specializes Kurfuersten-Anlage 36 Fax: +44(0) 2828 261111 in plastic poultry products. 69115 Heidelberg, Germany Web: www.fgwilson.com E-mail: [email protected] CARFED SA has the widest range of Tel: +49 6221 45650 Evonik Nutrition & Care collapsible and non-collapsible Web: www.fairtrade-messe.de From 6.8 - 2,500 kVA, FG Wilson plastic chicken crates, to haul live GmbH Animal Nutrition E-mail: [email protected] diesel and gas generator sets are birds : Rodenbacher Chaussee 4 Since 1991 fairtrade ranks among reliable, efficient and designed, Hanau-Wolfgang the leading organisers of tested and manufactured to the • Mondial CARFED and Mondial “S” highest UK standards. They have of cms 80x60x28 63457, Germany professional international trade fairs Web: www.evonik.com/animal- been a feature of many farms and • Multi 100 of cms 97x58x27 in emerging markets, especially in nutrition, www.metamino.com North and Sub-Saharan Africa, the food processing facilities for a long • Muti 110 of cms 108x58x27 E-mail: animal- Middle East and Eastern Europe. time as they are one of the most • Super, not collapsible, of cms. [email protected] fairtrade organizes shows in the flexible and cost-effective way to 99x58x26 Evonik is one of the world leaders in sectors Agrofood, CIT Solutions, insure against interruptions in the • CARFED products can be seen in the field of animal nutrition. With Energy, Environment, Industry and mains electricity supply. the website www.carfed.ch. plants on four continents we are a PlastPrintPack and strives for a high reliable partner in delivering efficient level of customer satisfaction and feed solutions and supporting our provides a professional platforms for customers to produce safe, high- valuable business contacts between quality and affordable meat, fish, exhibitors and visitors.

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Fieravicola - The International Germiterra Prod. Com. e Exp. Hendrix Genetics HOZELOCK EXEL Poultry Fair in Italy de Sementes Ltda. Villa ‘de Korver, Spoorstraat 69 891 route des Frênes, ZI Nord Arnas Via Punta Di Ferro 2 Sítio Boqueirão, s/nº - Caixa Boxmeer BP 30424, Villefranche Sur Saone, Forli’ (FC) Postal 46 - Bairro Cruz Alta - 5831 CK Cedex, 69653, France 47122 14240-000 - Cajuru/SP, Brasil Netherlands Tel: +33 4 74624848 Italy Tel: +55 16 3667 3322 Tel: +31 48 5319111 / +31 65 Fax: +33 4 74623751 Tel: +39 0543 199 1928 Fax: +55 16 3667 3322 1591652 Web: www.hozelock-exel.com Web: www.fieravicola.com Web: www.germiterra.com Web: www.hendrix-genetics.com E-mail: hozelock-exel@hozelock- E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: layers@hendrix- exel.com Fieravicola: International Poultry Germiterra is a traditional producer genetics.com HOZELOCK EXEL is a French world Exhibition in Italy, dedicated to the and exporter of improved pasture Hendrix Genetics is the world’s expert in professional sprayers. whole poultry sector worldwide, seeds for large scale cattle farming. leading breeder of brown and white Main brands produced are COOPER ideal and professional meeting point Our Brachiarias and Panicums laying hens, which thrive in both PEGLER and BERTHOUD. for business relations, leading B2B varieties can nourish cattle with traditional and alternative production livestock tradeshow, enriched by a around 13% protein forage, systems and in different climatic ICS full program of technical, scientific ensuring up to 1 KILO WEIGHT GAIN conditions. 12 rue du Soleil, ZA CROIX FORT and business seminars about the PER HEAD PER DAY. Their mission is to contribute to La Jarrie, 17220, France most up-to-date themes in the profitable and sustainable egg Tel: +33 5 46352828 poultry market. Cattle farmers can dramatically production through continuous increase production of beef and milk. Fax: +33 5 46352829 genetic improvement of their laying Web: www.ics-agri.com hens achieved via their balanced GOIZPER GROUP E-mail: [email protected] breeding program. C/ Antigua 4, Antzuola (Gipuzkoa) Agents:

20577, Spain Cote DIvoire - ICS AGRI COTE D’IVOIRE Egypt - ICS Agri Egypt Tel: +34 943 786000 Mali - ICS Agri Mali Fax: +34 943 766008 Saudi Arabia - CANAHILL email: [email protected] Senegal - Terragrisen Web: www.matabi.com Sudan - French Technology Company

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Intraco Ltd. Machines 4 Food Ltd. Omex Agrifluids Ltd. RKD Irrigacion S.L. Jordaenskaai 24 Unit 40, Second Avenue Saddlebow Road P. I. La Mora Antwerp Westfield Trading Estate King’s Lynn Paseo de la Acacia, Parc. 13 2000 Midsomer Norton, Radstock Norfolk, PE34 3JA La Cistérniga (Valladolid) Belgium BA3 4BH, United Kingdom United Kingdom 47193 Tel: +32 3 2269850 Tel: +44 1761 410345 Tel: +44 1553 817500 Spain Fax: +32 3 2269852 Fax: +44 1761 410332 Fax: +44 1553 817501 Tel: +34 983 401896 Web: www.intraco.be Web: www.machines4food.co.uk Web: www.omex.com Fax: +34 983 401897 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.rkd.es [email protected] Omex Agrifluids specialist liquid E-mail: [email protected] foliar fertilisers are available from distributors across the Africa and Middle East Region, specifically Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Nigeria, Jain Irrigation System Ltd. Ghana, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Jain Plastic Park Marel Poultry Zambia, South Africa, Tunisia, Swingtec GmbH Post box no. 72 Handelstraat 3 Morocco, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, PO Box 1322 N.H.No.6 5831 AV, Netherlands Yemen, Iraq, Lebanon and Kuwait. Achener Weg 59 Bambhori Tel: +31 485 586111 Visit our website Isny Jalgaon - 425001 Fax: +31 485 586222 www.omex.co.uk/agrifluids 88307 Maharashtra Web: marel.com/poultry Germany India E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +49 7562 7080 Fax: +49 7562 708111 Tel: +91 0257-2258011/22 Marel Poultry is the leading global Web: www.swingtec.de Fax: +91 0257-2258111/22 provider of advanced food E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] processing systems and services. Web: www.jains.com Privé SA With the most complete product SWINGFOG® + FONTAN® Product Manufactured & Export range and the largest installed base 98 avenue du Général Patton • Drip irrigation systems worldwide, Marel Poultry offers CS30536 The complete programme of • sprinkler irrigation systems poultry processing solutions for all Chalons en Champagne professional thermal fogging machines and ULV/LV aerosol • irrigation components processing capacities, from 500 to 51010 15,000 bph, and for all process France generators for all your fog • pvc pipes hdpe/ mdpe pipes steps, from Stork live bird handling Tel: +33 3 26686666 applications. • pipe fittings (moulded & to further processing and labeling. Fax: +33 3 26686699 • Plant proction fabricated) Web: www.prive.fr • Stock proteion • onion de-hyderation Agents: E-mail: [email protected] • Pest and vect control • vegetiable de-hyderation South Africa - Marel Food Systems (Pty) Ltd. Privé is a French company with • Disinfeion • fruit processing more than 70 years experience in MIK International GmbH & • Sprout inhibition of poto • solar water heater systems manufacturing round corrugated Co. KG • Deodorizion • solar lantern silos for grain storage. Bins and Masselbachstr. 22 • Training and special effects • solar lamps gantries are manufactured in high Ransbach-Baumbach quality galvanised steel and their • solar energy based equipment’s Agents: 56235, Germany design is based on the strictest Algeria - SARL SANG & SEVE • pvc sheet-cellur Tel: +49 2922 885600 European standards. Congo Brazzaville - Chimie Afrique Congo • pvc sheet - non cellur Fax: +49 2922 885670 Cote DIvoire - ALM Afrique de l’Ouest • tissue culture plants Web: www.mik-online.com Promtek Limited Egypt - Starchem for Services E-mail: [email protected] Guinea - Saref International • green house systems / parts Fisher Street Mauritius - Blychem Limited Brindley Ford Nigeria - U-Mond Ltd. Stoke-on-Trent Seychelles - Michaud Pest Control (Pty) Ltd. ST8 7QJ Sudan - Gaddris Trade Company United Kingdom Tunisia - Société Nouvelle du Comptoir CIBO Monosem Tel: +44 1782 375600 LIMA S.A.S. Fax: +44 1782 375605 12, Rue Edmond Ribouleau Web: www.promtek.com 456, route de Rosporden 79240 Largeasse, France E-mail: [email protected] Z.I. Guelen Tel: +33 5 49815000 29000 Fax: +33 5 49720970 Agents: Symaga SA QUIMPER Web: www.monosem.com South Africa - Promtek Africa Pty Ltd Ctra Arenas de San Juan km 2.3 France E-mail: RIELA Karl - Heinz Knoop e.K. 13210 Tel: + 33 (0) 298 948 968 [email protected] Spain Fax: + 33 (0) 298 948 969 French Company, whose head office Hansestraße 14 E-mail: [email protected] D-48477 Riesenbeck Tel: +34 926 640475 is in Largeasse (France), specialized Fax: +34 926 649204 Web: www.lima-france.com in the manufacture of agricultural Germany Tel: +49 5454 93160 Web: www.symaga.com machinery and in particular, precision E-mail: [email protected] planting for maize, cotton, soya, Fax: +49 5454 931699 peanut etc and cultivating equipment. Web: www.riela.de email: [email protected]

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Algeria Cote DIvoire T-L Irrigation Co. Unipoint AG SARL Mecafa Algerie ALM Afrique de l’Ouest PO Box 1047 Gewerbestrasse 2 01 A Jardin Public Centre 01 PO Box 3623 151 E Highway 6 & AB Road 8475 Ossingen Rouiba Alger, 16012 18 rue du Dr. Blanchard, Abidjan 01 Hastings Switzerland Tel: +213 21 851678 Tel: +225 21 249616 NE Tel: +41 52 305 20 41 Fax: +213 23 855427 Fax: +225 21 258818 68902-1047 Web: www.unipoint.ch E-mail: m.bahloul@mecafa- E-mail: [email protected] USA E-mail: [email protected] algerie.com Alvan Blanch West Africa Tel: +1 402 4624128 The unique feed-additive SARL SANG & SEVE Abidjan Fax: +1 402 4624617 Klinofeed® has a high capacity to Lot 212 No. 183, Ain Smara Tel: +225 775 274 29 Web: www.tlirr.com bind Ammonium and Mycotoxins. It E-mail: [email protected] Constantine, 25140 Web: http://www.alvanblanchgroup.co is also an effective pellet binder. Tel: +213 31 974010/974000 E-mail: [email protected] Center Pivot, Linear Move Irrigation Klinofeed® is the original product Fax: +213 31 974474 Equipment and EU registered as feed additive E-mail: [email protected] ICS AGRI COTE D’IVOIRE Hydrostatic Drive, Irrigation Design, no. 1g568. Immeuble Sabalias Turn Key Supply, Water Pumps, For more information please Cameroon - rue Chevalier de Clieu Electric and Diesel, Pipes PVC contact us. Marcory zone 3, Abidjan Agrocemac Tel: +225 21 24 87 31 Agents: B.P. 232, Kribi Yemmak Web: http://www.ics-agri.com Zambia - Aqua Aura Limited Tel: +237-696447043 E-mail: [email protected] Zimbabwe - Sinharaja Trading in Zimbabwe Yemmak Makina Sanayi ve E-mail: [email protected] Ticaret A.S. Egypt 600 Evler Mh. Balikesir Asf. Sol Congo Brazzaville Taraf No:96 10201 Commercial Group Edward Y. Chimie Afrique Congo Bandirma/Balikesir, Turkey Nekhela & Co. Tel: +90 2666 733 83 63 PO Box 5521 43, Ibrahim Nawar Street Pointe Noire Fax: +90 266 733 83 66 Zone 6 Nasr City, Cairo, 11391 Tel: +242 5370535 Web: www.yemmak.com Tel: +20 2 235472821 E-mail: Fax: +20 2 23547344 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

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Elyasmengroup (Cairo office) Guinea Mali Animal Care Services Konsult Nig. 6th of October City, Star Compound Ltd. Central Axis Beside Church Saref International ICS Agri Mali PO Box 4707 Cairo PO Box 3915 Quartier Sotuba ACI 8, Adamo Kabiawu Street Tel: +20 2 38244579 Conakry Près du Monument des Soldats Orile Agege, Lagos E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +224 64 202037 vers le 3ème pont, BAMAKO E-mail: tifemade@animalcare- Fax: +1 419 8586989 Tel: +223 76794679 ng.com ICS Agri Egypt E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.ics-agri.com Appt 16, Bldg 12, Area No. 9 E-mail: [email protected] BD Agriculture Nigeria Ltd. Masaken Sheraton Kenya 4 Metal Box Road Heliopolis, Cairo Mauritius Off Acme Road, First Floor Tel: +20 2 22680974 Agriculture Equipment Kenya Ltd. Ogba Industrial Scheme Web: www.ics-agri.com Magana Town Blychem Limited Ikeja, Lagos E-mail: [email protected] Magana Road IBL Group, Industrial Zone Tel: +234 9087256869 Off Waiyaki way Riche Terre E-mail: Starchem for Services Nairobi Tel: +230 2039385 [email protected] Kilometer 28 Giza 00800 Fax: +230 2039351/52 Alexandria Desert Road Tel: +254 70 3449499 E-mail: [email protected] U-Mond Ltd. Cairo E-mail: [email protected] PO Box 4032 Tel: +20 2 01005130225 Morocco 34 Olufemi Road Fax: +20 2 33037880 Libya Surulere, Lagos E-mail: [email protected] Agri-Art Tel: +234 1 8023135748 Tasharukiat Agriculture Technology 38, Rue el jadida Hay Ouedd Fax: +234 1 830581 Ghana Co. Eddahab, Temara, 12000 E-mail: [email protected] Gergarish Road, Kilo 7 Tel: +212 53 7643061 Agro Africa Ltd. Tripoli Fax: +212 53 7643578 Saudi Arabia LG DTD 14, #3 Boulevard Street Tel: +218 21 3336724 E-mail: [email protected] Behind Forestry Commission Fax: +218 21 3330669 CANAHILL Accra, West Legon Web: www.agritech.com.ly Nigeria PO BOX 25867 Tel: +233 30 2968828/32 44988280 E-mail: [email protected] RIYADH Web: www.agro-africa.com Alvan Blanch Nigeria 11476 E-mail: [email protected] Abuja Tel: +223 76794679 Tel: +44 7710395339 (WhatsApp) Web: http://www.ics-agri.com

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Senegal Evonik Africa (Pty) Ltd. Sudan Société Nouvelle du Comptoir CIBO IBG Business Park 40 Avenue de Carthage, Tunis Soproda 11 Enterprise Avenue French Technology Company Tel: +216 71 330239 11C Boulevard De La Marne - Z1 Midridge Ext 10 House N*331, Block 21 Fax: +216 71 333816 Coulommiers, 77120 Midrand Close to Abdalla AlTayebStreet E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +33 1 64209440 1685 Riyadh, Khartoum Fax: +33 1 64209123 Tel: +27 11 6970715 Tel: +249 0155 153338 Uganda Web: www.soproda.com Web: www.evonik.com/animal- Web: www.ics-agri.com E-mail: [email protected] nutritio E-mail: [email protected] Alvan Blanch East Africa E-mail: Plot 34A Terragrisen [email protected] Gaddris Trade Company Martyrs Way Villa N°9354 SICAP, Sacré-Cœur 3 PO Box 114 Ntinda BP 24908 Poste de Ouakam, Dakar Marel Food Systems (Pty) Ltd. Khartoum North Kampala Tel: +221 33 8278811 Unit 13, Hughes Office Park Tel: +249 185 233378 Tel: +256 77 507931 Web: www.ics-agri.com 422 Oscar Street Fax: +249 185 335402 Web: www.alvanblanchgroup.com E-mail: [email protected] Boksburg, Johannesburg Web: www.gaddris.com E-mail: [email protected] Gauteng E-mail: [email protected] Seychelles 1459 Zambia Tel: +27 11 8236940 Sonata Trading Ent. Aqua Aura Limited Michaud Pest Control (Pty) Ltd. Fax: +27 11 8236920 Alamarat Street, Alamarat Area PO Box 539 E-mail: [email protected] Khartoum 87, Rhodespark Provident Rm 208, Premier Building Tel: +249-912391559, +249- Lusaka Victoria, Mahe Promtek Africa Pty Ltd 912300200 Tel: +260966861172 Tel: +248 322196/510458 29 Bauhina St Web: http://www. Web: http://www. Fax: +248 324166 Riversdale E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Western Cape 6670 Tunisia Zimbabwe South Africa Tel: +27 21 3002446 Sinharaja Trading in Zimbabwe Web: www.promtek.co.za SEMA Karim Louafi Big Dutchman South Africa (Pty) Ltd. E-mail: [email protected] 7, Rue Bayrem, Ettounsi Zimplow House, Northridge Clos PO Box 276, Edenvale, Tvl., 1610 Den Den, 2011 Northridge Park, Highlands, Harare Tel: +27 11 4521154 Tel: +216 71 948017 Fax: +27 11 6094908 Fax: +216 71 948018 Tel: + 263775740054 Web: www.bigdutchman.co.za E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www. E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

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Commonwealth governments to benefit from research for good ocean governance

FIRST DESCENT, A collaboration of ocean research institute Nekton, the Commonwealth and other partners will launch a multidisciplinary exploration of never before accessed ocean territory. The expedition ship, a floating research station, will set sail from Seychelles in March equipped with cutting-edge subsea technologies, including a submersible capable of descending hundreds of metres into the ocean, and some of the world’s top scientists on board to test the health of the ocean. In December, the Commonwealth and Nekton signed a memorandum of understanding to boost actions under the Commonwealth Blue Charter – a joint commitment by member countries to protect the ocean and sustainably manage its resources. “This is a mission of world firsts - including the first live subsea TV series and an examination of previously unexplored ocean depths with cuttin- edge technologies. But what is most important is the insight champions the issue of marine protection in the Commonwealth’s that this will offer governments and those who make decisions on Blue Charter. important ocean governance issues such as conservation, climate CEO of the Nekton foundation, Oliver Steeds described the initia- change and fishing,” said Commonwealth director of trade, oceans tive as “a bold bid to help accelerate our scientific understanding of and natural resources, Paulo Kautoke. how the Indian Ocean is changing”. He continued, “This important partnership with Nekton and govern- He said, “Sustainable ocean development is the heart of what we ments who recognise the need to take urgent action to protect our are doing to support a blue economy and we are delighted to partner ocean will not only support the uptake of new marine science with the Commonwealth to support regionally led ocean governance technologies and platforms to improve access to ocean data, it will for the Indian Ocean region. We are seeking other Commonwealth also facilitate science-based policies and laws, and develop training nations to participate in future expeditions after the Seychelles in materials for capacity building.” 2019 through to 2022.” First Descent will kick-off in Seychelles, where Nekton is working on The Nekton Indian Ocean Mission will run from 2019 to 2022. behalf of the Seychelles Government and partners. The country has Three research expeditions will be deployed in distinct regions of the committed to protect 30 per cent of their ocean territory by 2020 and Indian Ocean.

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