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Interaction with Mrs. Ines Rathke, EuroTier Project Manager

Interaction with Mrs. Ines Rathke, EuroTier Project Manager

“Great visitor interest in animal welfare, sustainability and automation.”

EuroTier 2024, scheduled from November 12 to 15 in Hanover, Germany, is the world’s leading trade fair for professional animal farming and livestock management. DLG (German Agricultural Society), a non-profit organization that supports the facilitation of farming knowledge, is in charge of organizing the trade show. The exhibition attracts some 2,100 companies including this year 15 from India and 120,000 visitors. Additionally, several delegations from India are expected.

We asked Ines Rathke, EuroTier Project Manager, what innovations visitors can expect and how the trade fair supports farmers in tackling current challenges.

EuroTier 24 BannerPoultry TRENDS: Mrs Rathke, the main theme of this year’s EuroTier is “We innovate animal farming”. Why did you finally decide on this motto?

Ines Rathke: With the theme “We innovate animal farming“, we as the DLG would like to emphasize that challenges are always also opportunities. Climate change, increased environmental regulations and changing social demands on agriculture… with the relevant innovations and solutions, this can also mean progress for agriculture. The key question for us as organizers is therefore: “How can we help livestock farmers find the answers to the questions of tomorrow that continue to not only ensure food security but also secure their farms in the long term?”. And this is exactly where this year’s main theme comes in. At EuroTier 2024, visitors will be able to inspect innovations for modern animal husbandry, animal housing construction, feeding technology and automation, among many other novel professional approaches.

Poultry TRENDS: What special features can visitors look forward to?

Ines Rathke: The launch of our new platform for livestock robotics, digitalization, automation and AI in agriculture should be particularly interesting this year: FarmRobotix. The popular “Barn Robot Event” is integrated into FarmRobotix. Here, farming professionals can experience seven different automatic feed pushers in action. Farm businesses continue to benefit from automating farm processes with robots, which then frees up time to further optimize other operations.

Another highlight of the trade fair is the DLG Spotlight “AI on poultry farms“. In a dedicated exhibition area, start-ups and established companies will be presenting their AI-based solutions for poultry farming, from in-ovo sexing to animal welfare and health monitoring.

Poultry TRENDS: Agriculture is facing major challenges: increasing environmental regulations, structural change, growing animal welfare requirements versus increasing efficiency in global competition. What ideas will EuroTier provide farmers with?

Ines Rathke: The exhibiting companies at EuroTier will present solutions for all livestock sectors. The “World Poultry Show” is back at EuroTier and is preceded by “International Poultry Day 2024“, an invitation event that will take place the day before EuroTier starts on November 11 at the EuroTier exhibition grounds, renowned speakers and industry experts will address the topic of “Poultry for a healthy planet”. Which screws can be turned to further reduce the CO2 footprint of the production chain while remaining economical and efficient are just some of the questions discussed. A total of 300 of our exhibitors specialize in poultry. And the DLG spotlight “Inhouse Farming” is all about self-contained agricultural and food systems including a focus on insects. Additional topics are aquaculture and vertical farming in circular economy systems. Animal nutrition is a major lever for greater animal welfare, animal health and efficiency on the farm. Farmers can start here easily and without major new investment and will find plenty of inspiration and new ideas for the future in three large halls at EuroTier.

Poultry TRENDS: The shortage of skilled workers is omnipresent. What does EuroTier have to offer to help people find a job?

Ines Rathke: Whether young professional or young farmer , there is also a lot on offer for young people at EuroTier. On Wednesday (November 13), “Celebrate Purpose” (from 5 p.m. at DLG stand 13-E58) will show the diverse and meaningful opportunities to get involved in agriculture and whet the appetite for the industry.

Thursday (November 14) is Young Farmers Day. This is the central meeting place for all those at the beginning of their career in agriculture and agribusiness. At the “Young DLG Lounge“, stand 13- E58, interested visitors can find out what the agricultural industry has to offer young professionals. The specialist program offers guidance on career topics and the Career & Networking Events “YoungFarmersConnect” brings interested parties together with companies between 4 and 7 p.m. at DLG Stand 13-E58 for a relaxed get-together and exchange.

Poultry TRENDS: EnergyDecentral – the leading trade fair for decentralized energy supply – and the Inhouse Farming – Feed & Food Show will take place at the same time as EuroTier 2024: How do the three themes fit together?

Ines Rathke: The Inhouse Farming – Feed & Food Show will present new and complementary mainstays for farms. Above all, the show presented for first time at EuroTier will focus on the opportunities offered by vertical farming, the provision and use of alternative proteins and the use of aquaculture, aquaponics and the cultivation of algae. EnergyDecentral is the leading trade fair for decentralized energy supply. The focus here is on the generation of renewable energy on the farm, including biogas plants and solar energy but also wood fuel and wind turbines. Both trade fairs are the ideal complement to EuroTier 2024.

Poultry TRENDS: How has the industry responded to EuroTier 2024 so far?

Ines Rathke: The response so far has been very good. A visitor survey that we conducted at the end of June already showed a high level of interest in visiting the trade fair. 60 percent of those surveyed stated that they intended to visit EuroTier in Hanover. When it comes to current industry topics, professional farming visitors from both Germany and abroad rank high the topics of animal welfare, sustainability, automation, robotics and digitalization. Around 2,000 exhibitors will be showcasing their innovations and offerings here, making EuroTier unique in its size and diversity.

EuroTier 2024 Curtain Raiser

EuroTier 2024 Curtain Raiser

EuroTier 2024 Curtain Raiser

 Leading Innovation Hub for the International Livestock Industry

EuroTier the world’s leading trade fair for professional animal husbandry and livestock management, will take place from 12 to 15 November 2024 in Hanover, Germany. Some 2,100 companies and organizations from 55 countries will be present. Under the guiding theme “We innovate animal farming.” the trade fair offers an international technical program on – among others – the latest developments in dairy and poultry production.

EuroTier LogoA few months before kick-off, interest in the EuroTier / EnergyDecentral 2024 trade fairs is already high among visitors. In a survey (carried out in June 2024) of potential professional farming visitors to the world’s leading trade fair for professional animal husbandry and livestock management, 60 percent of respondents stated that they have already made firm plans to visit EuroTier in Hanover, Germany. Some 30 percent responded that they will be making a decision in the coming weeks. The exhibition areas of stabling and feeding technology as well as feed input and operating resources were particularly highly rated. When it comes to current industry topics, visitors prioritize animal welfare, sustainability, digitization, automation and robotics.

Robotics in livestock farming
Robot-assisted automation for animal husbandry is developing fast with many new applications now available. Farm managers are actively employing these technologies to increase productivity while reducing costs and combating rising shortage of skilled labor. Ultimately, this leads to improved working conditions as well as enhanced animal welfare, animal health and benefits to the environment. This ties in with the maxim ‘We innovate animal farming’, the chosen theme for EuroTier 2024 exhibition. Farming professionals will be looking forward to the DLG’s new platform for robotics, digitization, automation and AI in agriculture: FarmRobotix. At the Barn Robot Event seven feed pusher robots for dairy cattle barns will be presented as part of daily live demonstrations in a dedicated area.

World Poultry Show

The World Poultry Show is the international platform for the poultry industry. Exhibitors along the entire production chain can be found in Halls 16, 17 and 23. The DLG spotlight “AI in poultry farming” is presenting solutions for the practical use of AI-supported technologies for the poultry industry and the Poultry Expert Stage, invites visitors to attend numerous top-class specialist presentations on all aspects of poultry production. Scientists, consultants, staff from funding projects and other international industry experts will be presenting innovative approaches.

Showcase for innovative animal feed solutions
In the debate about securing food for a growing world population, animal feed is an increasingly important topic. In the future, feedstuffs that are not in direct competition with human food will be prioritized. Livestock farmers can already now reduce the amount of land required for feed cultivation by actively applying efficient feed management measures. Protein sources that can replace rapeseed and soya and other conventional feedstuffs are increasingly viewed as an attractive alternative.

EuroTier HallsIn the debate about avoiding food competition, possible alternative sources of protein, fat and carbohydrates for animal feed have entered the discussion. One area is the use of insects as animal feed. Another alternative food source under consideration is plant biomass from aquatic sources, especially algae, which do not require agricultural land.

EuroTier 2024 reflects the developments in this area and presents the latest alternative protein sources at the “Inhouse Farming – Feed & Food Show” for the self-contained agricultural and food systems of the future. Additionally, at EuroTier 2024, leading companies from the national and international animal feed industry and start-ups will be demonstrating how innovative feed and processes can be used to meet the demands of responsible livestock feeding.

DLG-Spotlights to explore practical farming topics
• The TopTierTreff feature is once again the international marketplace for top genetics in Hall 11, where leading German and international breeding companies and organizations from the dairy and beef cattle sector will present breeding stock.
• The “Solar Transition” spotlight at EnergyDecentral 2024, which takes place in parallel to EuroTier, and the “Inhouse farming” spotlight with a focus on alternative proteins and indoor farming solutions.
• The “agrifood start-ups” area presents innovative industry solutions from entrepreneurial companies while working as a networking venue for start-ups and investors.
• In the DLG.Prototype.Club, teams of software engineers solve technical challenges set by exhibitors in order to develop workable prototypes for their initiatives.

The topics sustainability, animal welfare and environmental protection – from field to plate – will be addressed and brought to life at the DLG-stand in hall 13. Exhibits on reducing emissions in and around the housing and the DLG animal welfare program for dairy cattle farming are also showcased.

Award-winning innovations – inspiring people
As part of EuroTier, the DLG will be presenting three leading international awards for innovative animal husbandry technology:

The “Innovation Award EuroTier” recognizes innovations ready for practical farm use and underlines the importance of modern technical solutions for livestock farming. The “Animal Welfare Award“, a distinction of the EuroTier Innovation Awards, recognizes products and services that meet the requirements for higher animal welfare standards and improved animal health to a particularly high degree. Pioneering work and concepts for sustainable animal husbandry and decentralized energy production are honored with the “DLG-Agrifuture Concept Winner Award“, evaluated by an international jury. The international “Women in Ag Award” honors inspiring women from agriculture, agribusiness, education, technology and research. The best channels from YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram will receive the “DLG Agri Influencer Award“.

Optimal complement: EnergyDecentral and Inhouse Farming
EnergyDecentral trade fair and the Inhouse Farming – Feed & Food Show both take place in parallel with EuroTier. Covering the entire value chain of sustainable energy production, including resources, energy production and smart energy, EnergyDecentral has already established itself as the leading platform for decentralized energy supply. The new Inhouse Farming – Feed & Food Show will be the global B2B venue for agricultural and food systems of the future. Closely networked with agricultural practice, the Inhouse Farming – Feed & Food Show offers specialist information, perspectives, innovations and business – from feed to food. Both offerings represent an optimal extension of the specialist range of topics at EuroTier.

Ticket shop now open and travel information
The ticket shop for EuroTier 2024 is open. EuroTier has several travel partners in India that will be happy to assist with further information regarding the 2024 event. If of interest, please visit the EuroTier website for a list of all partners. Further details and tickets can be found on the website: www.eurotier.com

Decoding Union Budget 2024 for Indian Poultry Sector

Decoding Union Budget 2024 for Indian Poultry Sector

Decoding Union Budget 2024 for Indian Poultry Sector: What To Expect?

Author:

Meghana Mukherjee Salvi,
Director, Glamac International
Poultry TRENDS Editorial Board Member

On 23rd July 2024, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman presented the BJP-led NDA government’s first budget after its re-election in June. The clock struck 11:00 AM, and the nation was abuzz with anticipation. The budget frenzy was palpable, with the stock market in flux, public discourse at its peak, and the media providing extensive coverage. Investors, businessmen, and the workforce were all part of this moment, closely monitoring the budget speech and dissecting the proposed policies to gauge the impact on their respective sectors.

Homing in on the prospects of agriculture, women and farmer welfare, employment, skill generation, manufacturing, and infrastructure, the Union Budget 2024 has marked the cornerstone for ‘Vikshit Bharat 2024’. As the Indian poultry sector steps into the limelight with a projected CAGR of 8.1% between 2024-2032, it becomes crucial to decipher the budget’s implications.

This article is a deep dive into the budget, offering insights into its impact on the Indian poultry sector.

Let’s explore what the future holds for the poultry industry and whether the budget has successfully met the sector’s expectations.

What is a Budget? An Interplay between Monetary and Fiscal Policy

Therefore, it’s crucial to highlight the inflation rate in the Union Budget. Sharing the inflation rate is significant as it helps businesses, consumers, and policymakers decide where to invest their money, when to spend it, and how much should be left in reserve. It’s also a way of evaluating how well current fiscal and monetary policies work towards curbing inflation and what additional steps must be considered for future stability.

Pre-Budget Expectations: Poultry Industry’s Bucket List

Over the decades, the poultry sector has witnessed staggering heights and is slated for an illustrious growth trajectory. However, the industry is often subjected to challenges such as raw material shortages, price instability, infrastructural bottlenecks, and insufficient government impetus. Recently, the industry has garnered long-awaited central focus, and they haven’t shied away from voicing their opinions and expectations from the Union Budget. Let us have a look at their key demand areas.

1. Expects measures to boost maize supply, a critical ingredient in poultry feed. (Current maize production is 36 MMT and expected requirement is 41 MMT including ethanol production.)

2. Price stability of raw materials like maize and soybean.

3. Import liberalisation (Zero Duty) on corn and wheat will alleviate the sector’s production costs. (Corn prices are rising due to the extended demand of the poultry sector and ethanol manufacturers.)

4. Import of genetically modified (GM) corn and soybean meal should be permitted.

5. Establishing cold storage infrastructure at the retail levels. (Reduce price volatility and increase farmer profitability)

6. Import duty reform for the edible oil sector.

7. Develop a dedicated body to promote chicken and egg exports.

8. Implementing a stringent ban on antibiotic growth promoters in poultry. (Improves animal welfare, product quality and international acceptability.)

9. Reduce the current 18 per cent tax on biosecurity products.

10. Continue the ban on future trading of soybean and its products in NCDEX.

Budget 2023: A Quick Recap

The aftermath of Budget 23 had ramifications, and the poultry industry is still reeling. To get the complete gist of the current budget, let’s turn back the pages to the key highlights that impacted the poultry industry last year.

  1. Raw Materials: No significant changes in maize, soybean, or wheat import duties were noted, maintaining the status quo for feed costs.
  2. Ethanol Policy: Incentivising ethanol production. A significant allocation of funds to promote ethanol blending programs. The budget encouraged the diversification of feedstock for producing ethanol. It also proposed subsidies and tax incentives for ethanol producers.
  3. Infrastructure: The budget promoted the development of cold storage facilities and logistics. It introduced financial incentives to encourage private sector participation. The Agricultural Infrastructure Fund(AIF) received additional funding for cold storage-related projects.
  4. Export Opportunities: The budget proposed setting up export-oriented slaughterhouses and processing units to ensure compliance with international standards. It also aimed to strengthen the Export Inspection Council (EIC) ‘s capabilities to ensure that meat and egg exports meet quality and safety standards globally.
  5. Access to Credit: The budget included provisions to expand credit facilities under the Kisan Credit Card(KCC) scheme, including poultry farmers.
  6. Disease Management: The budget will allocate funds to build advanced diagnostic laboratories, mobile veterinary clinics, IoT and AI-based monitoring systems, rapid response teams, etc.

Breaking Down the Budget’23 – Poultry feed constitutes nearly 70% of the production cost. The industry has witnessed extreme shortages in essential raw materials, leading to staggering price hikes. It has led to a shot up in production costs, yet price recovery has been dismal. There is a massive gap between the farm gate prices of poultry products and their retail prices. This highlights that farmers are not receiving fair prices and face immense losses. Thus, a solution to stabilize the availability of raw materials holds precedence. The ethanol policy creates a further dent in maize availability. Though the budget incentivizes infrastructure development, it will likely span over some time. Thus, the effects will only be felt with a time lag. Lastly, promoting the export of Indian poultry products opens the door to a vast global market; it should be pursued after strengthening production and satisfying a growing domestic demand.

Budget 2024: A detailed Overview

The budget for 2024 included multiple key proposals that significantly impact the poultry sector. Let’s examine each of the proposed recommendations and understand its plausible implications.

Solidifying Raw Materials (Pulses & Oilseeds)
Securing the availability of key raw materials like maize and soybeans is essential to streamlining the poultry supply chain and stabilizing the sector.

What the Budget Proposes

• To achieve self-sufficiency in pulses, an ‘Atmanirbharta‘ strategy is being implemented to strengthen production, storage, and marketing for oilseeds such as sesame, soybean, mustard, groundnut, and sunflower.
• A large-scale vegetable production cluster will be developed closer to major consumption areas. The cluster aims to integrate Farmer-Producer Organisations (FPOs), cooperatives, and start-ups.
• There is a provision of ₹1.52 lakh crore for agriculture and allied sectors. This includes those growing critical raw materials like maize and soybeans.
• Developing cold storage facilities and improved infrastructure will curtail losses and boost the supply of quality produce.
• Exemption of basic customs duty and AIDC on crude soybean oil imports and sunflower seed oil.

Interpretation—These measures collectively strive to improve key raw material availability. They are incentivizing the farmers to increase production and also easing imports to meet the domestic shortage. These steps should arrest the current shortage of maize and soybeans and stabilize prices in the long run.

Enhancing Export Competitiveness

Focusing on infrastructure, market access, and product quality is imperative for Indian produce to meet global standards.

What the Budget Proposes
• A proposed budget of ₹11,11,111 crore for capital expenditure.
• Significant funds to enhance cold storage and logistics infrastructure.
• No custom duty on mineral and vitamin premixes.
• Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs in the manufacturing sector. It includes MSMEs producing poultry equipment, feed, and medicines. From facilitating term loans for the purchase of machinery and equipment, pooling credit risks, self-financing guarantee cover-up of ₹100 crore, and continuation of bank credit during stress periods, the budget has an expansive proposal for boosting MSMEs.

Interpretation—Logistics and cold storage facilities are central to ensuring poultry produce is transported with minimal losses and without affecting product quality. Adequate cold storage facilities ensure increased shelf life for poultry products and maintain quality. With the proposed CapeX, state-of-the-art processing units and storage facilities may be developed.

Poultry Industry: The Road Ahead

Agricultural infrastructure, customs relaxation, and crop production are expected to positively impact the availability and affordability of essential raw materials for poultry feed, such as maize and soybean. In view of these suggestions about the poultry industry, there seems to be a ray of hope in terms of addressing challenges related to raw material availability, price stability, and export facilitation.

The Union Budget 2024 rightly acknowledges the challenges the poultry sector is facing. While it may have fulfilled only some of the sector’s demands, it has recognized this economic player’s significant contribution to the national GDP. The Budget aligns with the industry’s expectations, demonstrating a clear commitment to promoting sustainability and development. This recognition and commitment should instil a sense of optimism in the industry’s stakeholders about the poultry sector’s future.

Despite these steps, competition remains an uphill task for this sub-sector if it is to gain more ground. Poor maize production, among others, such as the need for quality domestic meat and egg products, new market creation, and improvements in transport systems, are some issues that ail them today. These challenges are necessary for its consolidation in the market and gaining sustainability. Still, by proposing these measures, India’s Union Budget 2024 betrays intentions to address its concerns and priorities over Indian poultry, potentially unlocking developmental opportunities among other stakeholders for India’s long-term prosperity.

EuroTier 2024: AI in poultry farming

EuroTier 2024: AI in poultry farming

EuroTier is the leading international trade fair for professional animal farming and livestock management. Once again, the “World Poultry Show” is part of the event. Among others, the theme spotlight Artificial Intelligence “AI in the poultry house” will present solutions for poultry housing. Additionally, the poultry sector will take centre stage at EuroTier with the “International Poultry Day”.

EuroTier Logo“We innovate animal farming” is the guiding theme of this year’s EuroTier, the world’s leading trade fair for professional animal husbandry and livestock management, 12-15 November, 2024, held in Hanover, Germany.

Organized by the DLG (German Agricultural Society), EuroTier will once again be the central venue for international farmers, contractors, distributors and other experts from science and practice. Key focus areas include animal welfare, animal health, sustainability, emission reduction, breeding, livestock management, feeding, digitalization, farm management, processing and marketing. The international poultry industry will be joining the World Poultry Show, once again held at EuroTier.

World Poultry Show returns to EuroTier 2024
Conferences and events within the World Poultry Show offer international poultry professionals a wide range of opportunities for networking and professional exchange and information. The main topics will be animal welfare and the CO2 footprint in poultry.

AI in Poultry Farming

The theme spotlight Artificial Intelligence “AI in the poultry house” aims to highlight the possibilities of the constantly advancing developments in the field of automation and digitalization in poultry farming and illustrate them with examples. At the special area, start-ups and established companies will present their AI-based solutions for poultry farming, from in-ovo sex determination to animal welfare and health monitoring. Practical solutions for management and technology on livestock farms and in upstream areas will provide ideas for further development for the benefit of humans and animals. Additionally the Expert Stage “Poultry” will provide information on current developments and innovations in the areas of poultry farming, animal health, feeding, management and marketing.

International Poultry Day 2024 – Poultry for a healthy planet
Even before the official start of the trade fair, the poultry sector will take centre stage at EuroTier with the “International Poultry Day”. It will kick off on 11 November at 3.30 pm with the International Poultry Conference in the Convention Center of the exhibition grounds.

EuroTier 2024: AI in Poultry FarmingUnder the motto “Poultry for a healthy planet”, keynote speeches on sustainable poultry farming will take centre stage, including on the topic of carbon footprint. The subsequent panel discussion will focus on the development prospects of the international poultry industry. The central question is: “What is a sustainable poultry industry?” Renowned speakers and industry experts will shed light on various aspects of this topic and highlight possible solutions.

Further details and tickets can be found on the website www.eurotier.com

Visionary Leader in Animal Healthcare Honored with PhD in Poultry Science

Visionary Leader in Animal Healthcare Honored with PhD in Poultry Science
Dr. K N Reddy was Conferred with an Honorary Doctorate in Poultry Science from the European International University

NRPL LogoDr. K N Reddy, CEO of Natural Remedies and a leading figure in animal healthcare, has been awarded an honorary Doctorate in Poultry Science by the esteemed European International University. With over 30 years of expertise, Dr. K N Reddy has transformed Natural Remedies into a global leader in Phytogenic solutions for animal health.

Under his leadership, Natural Remedies has expanded its reach to 45 countries, contributing significantly to the US Pharmacopeia, British Pharmacopoeia, and Indian Pharmacopoeia. Dr. K N Reddy’s innovative strategies have driven the company’s growth and commitment to sustainable, nature-based healthcare solutions.

Hailing from Warangal, Dr. K N Reddy embraced his journey by pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Poultry Science from Kakatiya University. His dedication and vision have since led to groundbreaking contributions in the field.

As an EC Member of CLFMA and chairholder for various poultry boards, Dr. K N Reddy advocates for continuous learning and innovation. His leadership has been instrumental in positioning Natural Remedies as a pioneer in developing safe, effective, and sustainable Phytogenic solutions.

Dr. K N Reddy’s mantra, “Ordinary people with extraordinary commitment can produce outstanding results,” encapsulates his approach to leadership and innovation. His contributions continue to shape the future of poultry health and animal healthcare globally.

Natural Remedies is a Phytogenic solution provider globally for Animal & Human health, committed to sustainability, aiming for carbon neutrality, waste elimination, and recycling within the next decade. The company’s core value of “Being Useful” underscores its mission to positively impact the environment and promote health and happiness through science and nature.

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EuroTier 2024: Global Innovation Hub for Animal Farming and Livestock Management

EuroTier 2024: Global Innovation Hub for Animal Farming and Livestock Management

The upcoming EuroTier (November 12-15 2024, Hanover, Germany) is again garnering significant attention from global players in the animal farming and livestock management sectors. With an impressive count of over 2,000 exhibitors already confirmed from 51 countries, the event is poised to reach pre-pandemic levels, as reported by the DLG (German Agricultural Society), the event’s organizer.

EuroTier logoEuroTier maintains the status of the world’s leading trade fair for animal farming, offering both the largest number of exhibitors and the most comprehensive technical program.

A major highlight of EuroTier 2024 is the World Poultry Show, featuring leading companies in the poultry sector and showcasing the latest advancements in poultry farming. Parallel events further enhance the breadth and depth of offerings at EuroTier. Such as Energy Decentral, focusing on decentralized energy generation, and Inhouse Farming, the Feed and Food Show, position EuroTier as a pivotal event driving innovation, collaboration, and progress in the animal farming and energy sectors.

Eurotier 2024The presence of numerous country pavilions from prominent nations underscores the event’s international stature. Pavilions from Canada, China, Finland, France, South Korea, USA are already confirmed.

Under the overarching theme “We innovate animal farming,” EuroTier 2024 will spotlight technical solutions and industry standards across multiple livestock sectors, including cattle, pigs and poultry. Additional topics such as sheep, goats, equine management, aquaculture, alternative proteins, and direct farm sales will also feature prominently, reflecting the comprehensive nature of the exhibition.

The technical program at EuroTier 2024, developed in collaboration with industry partners, promises a robust lineup of events and conferences addressing key issues in the livestock sector. From specialized sessions like the “TopTierTreff” for live cattle breeds on rotating stage to thematic spotlights such as “AI in the poultry house” attendees can expect a wealth of insights and networking opportunities.

Five months before kick-off, interest in the EuroTier / EnergyDecentral 2024 trade fairs is already high among visitors. 1,250 respondents from both Germany and abroad took part in the online survey. 60 percent of potential professional farming visitors stated that they have already made firm plans to visit EuroTier in Hanover, Germany. Some 30 percent responded that they will be making a decision in the coming weeks. 1,250 The exhibition areas of housing and feeding technology as well as feed input and operating resources were particularly highly rated. When it comes to current industry topics, visitors from ranked as most interesting animal welfare, sustainability, automation, robotics and digitalization.

Eurotier 2024Further details can be found on the website www.eurotier.com. DLG, the organizer cordially invites you to EuroTier 2024 to explore the myriad opportunities which will be available on side. All interested parties are kindly advised to start preparing for travel to Hanover, Germany.

About DLG:

DLG, with over 31,000 members, is a non-profit organization fostering agricultural innovation globally. Through its subsidiary DLG International and a network of 3,000 experts, DLG organizes 30+ regional agricultural exhibitions worldwide. EuroTier and Agritechnica, DLG’s flagship events in Hanover every two years, drive international collaboration in livestock and agricultural machinery. Headquartered in Frankfurt, DLG conducts trials at sites like the International Crop Production Centre and the DLG Test Centre, promoting practical insights. With 40+ working groups spanning farmers, academics, and industry, DLG bridges theory and practice in areas like irrigation and precision farming.

AB Vista Appoints Mr. Atmaram Yadav as General Manager – South Asia

AB Vista Appoints Mr. Atmaram Yadav as General Manager – South Asia

AB Vista, a leading global supplier of innovative feed ingredients and technical services, has announced the appointment of Mr. Atmaram Yadav as the new General Manager for South Asia. This strategic appointment is set to mark a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to excellence and growth in the region.

With a career that has spanned more than 25 years in the poultry industry, Mr. Atmaram Yadav brings a wealth of experience to his new position. Mr. Yadav has been a critical component of AB Vista for the past 14 years, and his leadership and expertise have been instrumental in the company’s success.

Throughout his time at AB Vista, Mr. Yadav has exhibited exceptional expertise in strategic planning, customer relations, and market development. His innovative approach and profound comprehension of the poultry industry have been critical in the advancement of the company’s market position and the expansion of its footprint. His contributions have not only fortified AB Vista’s industry presence but have also facilitated the development of innovative solutions that cater to changing market requirements.

Mr. Yadav will assume the position of General Manager of South Asia, where he will be responsible for the operational and strategic initiatives of the region. His primary objectives will be to promote innovation, enhance customer engagement, and drive growth. His proven track record and extensive experience render him the ideal candidate to guide AB Vista into a new era of success.

Mr. Atmaram Yadav expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to assume this new position and oversee the South Asia region for AB Vista. “I am eager to collaborate with our esteemed partners and talented team in order to advance our trajectory of innovation and growth.” Together, we will continue to enhance our accomplishments and endeavor to provide our consumers with unparalleled value.

Dieter Suida, the Global Commercial Director of AB Vista, conveyed his confidence in Mr. Yadav’s appointment, stating, “Atmaram’s profound understanding of our business and extensive industry experience render him the ideal candidate for this position.” His leadership will unquestionably enhance our dedication to providing innovative solutions to the poultry industry in South Asia and contribute to our ongoing success.

Under Mr. Yadav’s leadership, AB Vista is poised to further consolidate its position as a market leader in the region, driving forward with renewed energy and a clear vision for the future.

Mr. Atmaram Yadav can be contacted at M: +91-9958299203 or E: Atmaram.Yadav@abvista.com

Mr. J.S. Uppal appointed as the Business Director – ISC

Mr. J.S. Uppal appointed as the Business Director – ISC

Global Nutrition International (France) and Nuance Biotechnology (Switzerland) have announced the appointment of Mr. J.S. Uppal as Business Director ISC to their commercial team.

“Joginder S. Uppal’s extensive experience, dynamic approach, and valuable expertise, which he has acquired over the course of over three decades in the animal health industry, will undoubtedly enhance our team. He has significant exposure to the markets of the Indian Subcontinent, South East Asia, and Middle East Africa. Uppal has specialized in the poultry and livestock sectors.”

His unique touch: He has a deep appreciation for Asian cuisine, with a particular affinity for Indian cuisine, and he enjoys music.

Mr. Uppal can be reached at joginder.singh@nuancebio.ch.

Global Nutrition International is a French company that specializes in the production of feed additives and ingredients for animal nutrition, including poultry, ruminants, swine, and aquaculture.

Nuance Biotechnology was established by a group of entrepreneurs who specialise in the development and commercialization of innovative feed additive products. They merged their expertise in scientific, technical, and market knowledge.

Andrés Pintaluba and Nanovet Nutrition announce strategic collaboration

Andrés Pintaluba and Nanovet Nutrition announce strategic collaboration

Andrés Pintaluba and Nanovet Nutrition announce strategic collaboration for gut health solutions for the poultry industry in India.

This collaboration includes marketing and sales of gut health portfolio of Andrés Pintaluba in Indian market. Gut health solutions not only help for better performance in challenging tropical country like India but also offer an alternative to antibiotic growth promoters. Both the companies will focus on developing the market by providing innovative product solutions & services for the poultry industry, As part of the agreement, Nanovet Nutrition will market and distribute entire gut-health product range of Andrés Pintaluba in Indian poultry industry.

Nanovet Nutrition“Nanovet Nutrition is continuously exploring new science & technology to deliver a powerful range of innovative solutions with a focus on customer needs. Indian Poultry producers are looking for improved ways to deliver on the growing need for sustainable protein,” said Sanjeev Khanna, Managing Director, Nanovet Nutrition. “Collaborating with Andrés Pintaluba enables Nanovet Nutrition to enter an exciting new segment of products to provide alternatives in an environment that is increasingly challenged by antibiotic bans.”

Andrés Pintaluba logo“We are excited to collaborate with Nanovet Nutrition to develop a range of gut health solutions for poultry that will improve sustainability in the industry”, said Marc Cayol, Director, Animal Health & Nutrition at Andrés Pintaluba “The collaboration is an important step in solidifying Andrés Pintaluba capabilities within gut health and helping poultry producers deliver greater quantities of safe, affordable protein.

About Andrés Pintaluba
Andrés Pintaluba was founded by Andreu Pintaluba Esporrín, in the city of Reus in 1978. Established as a family business, this hallmark remains 100% unchanged more than 45 years later. It is currently the parent company of the Pintaluba Group, with both national and international presence. Commitment to animal nutrition and health has always been our life’s motive and, from the beginning, quality and service have been the pillars on which we have based our work, being one of the largest suppliers in the animal feed industry, Andrés Pintaluba’s international reach extends to more than 70 countries.

About Nanovet Nutrition
Nanovet Nutrition is a startup company based out at Bengaluru, India, in a short span of time with their innovative & technology-based product range company make its presence felt. As per the company MD Sanjeev Khanna’s word “We are changing the game in animal nutrition by incorporating cutting-edge innovation and technology into our products and services. We work with our customers & our partners to deliver innovative & technological solutions, which are based on science & support producers with healthier animals and more efficient production.

NOVUS new Global Headquarters is Focused on the Future

NOVUS new Global Headquarters is Focused on the Future

CHESTERFIELD, MO (June 11,2024) – Novus International, Inc., is focusing on research, new product development, and innovation in a new place to call home in the United States. The intelligent nutrition company recently moved its global headquarters in Missouri.

Novus“America’s heartland has been home to our global headquarters since our founding in 1991. It was important for us to stay in Missouri and remain centrally located to our customers throughout the U.S.,” says Dan Meagher, NOVUS president and CEO. “While the new building is perfect for today’s NOVUS, the improvements we’ve made in the new lab at HQ are helping us plan for the animal agriculture industry of tomorrow.”

Located at 17988 Edison Ave., in a suburb of St. Louis, the already existing building was redesigned with the future in mind.

“The new space is more focused on R&D and efficiency to help further our commitment to innovation,” says Paula Fisher, manager of analytical services and R&D at NOVUS. “It’s a space that truly provides us the opportunity to develop and formulate intelligent, next-generation solutions to support the ever-changing landscape of our customers in the animal agriculture industry.”

From the new lab, the NOVUS team performs organic chemistry and biochemistry, analyzes feed formulations and raw feed ingredients, as well as process and manufacturing chemistry and microbiology.

Deana Hancock, Ph.D., director of global applied research and technology scouting, says the science and analysis conducted at NOVUS headquarters supports both the customers and the wider animal agriculture industry.

Novus new office“Our Open Innovation approach helps us address new customer challenges by looking beyond our own capabilities,” she says. “We find and review developing ideas and products along with technologies already in development to identify collaborative opportunities. We also partner with industry leaders in the field and at research centers around the world to explore up-and-coming technologies even outside of the feed additive sector. Through this approach, we can develop products and services for multi-species and different regions.”

Hancock says the in-house lab allows NOVUS to work in lockstep with external partners to achieve the company’s goal of creating products that address animal health, well-being, and performance through intelligent nutrition.

Along with innovation in the lab, the new office is also a reflection of today’s workspace environment.

“The former headquarters served us well, but today’s work environment requires flexibility to enhance the employee experience,” says Global Director of Human Resources Evelyn Mendes. “Since 2020 NOVUS has fostered greater collaboration among employees with hybrid offices that are more suitable for on-site, partially remote, and fully remote work.”

Along with the labs, the building houses members of the company’s Executive Leadership Team, legal and regulatory, finance, human resources, operations, supply chain, and logistics. Hot desks throughout the building offer work spaces for employees to use as needed and there’s a variety of space to support internal collaboration and meetings with customers.

“NOVUS embraced the hybrid work model prior to 2020, empowering our employees with greater autonomy to do their best work wherever they are most productive. We also recognized the fiscal and environmental benefits of optimizing the usage of our office space,” Mendes says.

NOVUS has also filed for a one-time rebate from energy company Ameren for energy conscientious lighting, HVAC system, and laboratory ventilation system.

The project was executed by Gray Design Group in partnership with HERA laboratory planners to design the lab space. Both companies are located in St. Louis, MO.

For more information on how NOVUS is using innovation to help poultry, pork and dairy producers do more, visit novusint.com