AGRIBUSINESS 2020 - ‘NEW HORIZONS FOR THE UK AGRI-


FooD SuPPLy chAIN’ Looking at New Horizons for the UK Agri- food supply chain and the whole of British agriculture will be the focus of this year’s Agribusiness conference which will be held on 13 November at the East of England Showground, Peterborough. Organised by the Agricultural Industries


Confederation, Agribusiness 2020 is an annual event dedicated to the needs of the UK’s agrisupply businesses and related stakeholders. John Kelley, AIC’s Chief Operating


Officer and conference organiser, said: “Agriculture continues to face a significant level of uncertainty as Brexit deliberations continue. However, opportunities abound new innovative developments and opportunities that the agricultural supply chain must adopt to remain competitive.” Agribusiness 2020 will look at how some


major players will impact the agricultural sector. Will a ‘UK food brand’ be developed? What is the economic outlook for UK agriculture? What impact do ‘fad diets’ have on consumers? Is gene editing a reality? These questions and many more will be addressed at the conference. Speakers already confirmed include:


AIC Chief Executive Robert Sheasby; Baroness Neville-Rolf, Chairman Assured Food Standards; Allan Wilkinson, Head of Agriculture HSBC; Eve Simmons, Deputy Health Director, Daily Mail; Dr Elaine Fitches, FERA; and Prof Huw Jones, Aberystwyth University. The conference will be chaired by Tom


Heap, Rural Affairs Correspondent BBC News. A booking form and further information


can be obtained from the Agribusiness 2020 website (www.agribusiness.org.uk) or from Debbie Walker at:


debbie.walker@agindustries.org.uk. MYCOSORB A+® LATEST ALLTECH SOLUTION TO BE CERTIFIED BY


THE CARBON TRUST Alltech has announced the addition of its mycotoxin binder, Mycosorb A+®


, to its Carbon


Trust-accredited offerings. The Carbon Trust has validated that


correct use of Mycosorb A+ is capable of improving livestock and aqua performance by reducing the impact of mycotoxins. Within an average diet, Mycosorb A+ supports efficiency, manifesting in promoting uptake of nutrients, addressing dry matter intake (per unit output) and promotes milk yield (in cattle). The Carbon Trust has validated that


it is likely that these changes will lead to a reduction in methane emissions in ruminants against a valid baseline and improvements in animal efficiency and performance in both monogastric livestock and aqua.


ROTHAMSTED-CIEL CENTRE HE L P ING DE VON- BAS ED AGRIBUSINESS TO REDUCE THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF LIVESTOCK PROTECTION AGAINST


PESTS Rothamsted Research is working together with Devon-based firm Denis Brinicombe Group to develop an innovative approach to managing ectoparasites in ruminant livestock that will have a positive impact upon the environment with regard to ruminant production efficiency. Ectoparasites such as ticks, flies


and lice are significant limiting factors to livestock production efficiency and animal welfare. A primary symptom of a parasitic challenge is reduction in animal performance; reduced growth, milk production, fertility, etc. These reductions are economically and environmentally costly. The consequence is a net increase in inputs (food, water, medicines, labour etc.) and negative environmental impacts (greenhouse gases, water pollution etc.) relative to the outputs (meat, milk, wool, offspring etc.). The prevention of ectoparasites in livestock has potential economic, environmental and welfare value. The research project will test the


hypothesis that a modification of ruminant diet to include specific feed ingredients will alter the external physiological profile of animals, leading to a reduction in parasitic attack. The project will use the new state-of-the-art Robert Orr Small Ruminant Facility (The Orr SRF) which is equipped with automatic feed stations. The facility is a joint centre established with CIEL through Innovate UK grant. Dr Andrew Cooke, one of the Principal


Investigators, said that the project will help to fight the resistance to parasite treatments which is a major growing concern for agriculture and wider society. Another of the Principal Investigators, Dr Mike Birkett said that the project will provide an innovative approach for improved animal health that reduces dependence upon current pest management tools eg acaricides and other treatments. Keith Greig, the Managing Director of


the Devon based firm Denis Brinicombe Group said that the successful entry of a new and effective diet-based approach to pest management could also prove effective in treating endoparasite infections and mitigate against the growing threat of AMR (antimicrobial resistance). The project is funded by the ERDF


sponsored Impact Lab on Environmental Futures and Big Data. Lyndsay Chapman CEO of CIEL centre said “this is an exciting project, ideally suited to the expertise of the Rothamsted team and the new capability available through the Small Ruminant Facility. We really look forward to seeing the outcome of the research and the potential it offers for enhancing ruminant health, welfare and production efficiency.”


KEMIN LAUNCHES NEW VISION


AND LOGO FOR THE FUTURE Kemin Industries unveiled its new global vision and logo to align the company strategically for 2042 and beyond. The new vision, “Kemin strives to


sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with our products and services”, lays the groundwork for strategic growth and priorities for the company with operations on six continents and a portfolio of more than 500 specialty ingredients. Previously, Kemin reached 3.8 billion lives – more than half the world’s population – every day through its products and services for humans, animals and pets. This vision was set in 1998, with a target goal of 2019. Kemin achieved the milestone two years early.


Along with this vision, the new Kemin


logo reflects the company’s focus on future growth while respecting its history through a thoughtful evolution of the Kemin brand identity.


ANIMAL FEED SUPPLY CHAIN LAUNCHES HEALTH AND SAFETY


INITIATIVE Animal nutrition specialist, Premier Nutrition, has announced aims to eliminate health and safety incidents in the feed supply chain, as part of a collaborative initiative driven across the AB Agri group of companies. ‘Target Zero’ aims to equip the business’


teams with the knowledge and skills required to make the workplace a safer environment. HSE policy advisor, Nina Day, gave


insight into implementing a suitable strategy, which starts with changing attitudes towards workplace health and safety. “Regulation alone doesn’t drive change; a collaborative approach using positive enforcement is far more effective,” she said.


RMC - NEW WEBSITE NOW LIVE Commodity claims management company RMC’s New Website is now live. “The new site provides an insight into how we work and what we can do for animal feed companies whether compounding, blending or selling straights,” says Anthony Bamber of RMC. “If you are buying Hipro Soya espeically and not claiming analysis allowances then please get in touch to discuss how I can be of service to you.” Please visit www.rawmaterialclaims.co.uk


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