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Feed & Food Show 2026: exploring the future of indoor agriculture (Image credit: Inhouse Farming )

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Feed & Food Show will return from 10 to 13 November 2026 in Hanover, Germany, as part of EuroTier, bringing fresh attention to the future of agriculture and food systems

Organised by the DLG, this global B2B platform is designed to present new ideas and practical solutions in indoor production. With a strong focus on Controlled Environment Agriculture, the event creates space for meaningful discussion, innovation, and collaboration across sectors.

Set within one of the world’s leading trade fairs for livestock and farming, the show works alongside EuroTier and EnergyDecentral to support modern agri food systems. It offers a well structured technical programme built around four theme days, each exploring a key area of indoor farming while encouraging knowledge sharing and industry connections.

The opening day highlights mushroom production and its growing role as a scalable indoor system. From cultivation techniques to market opportunities, the sessions look closely at how mushrooms can be produced efficiently. Attention is given to climate control, automation, and the use of modern systems such as containers and modular farms, all of which help improve productivity and stability.

The second day turns to aquaculture, focusing on fish, shrimp, and algae production under controlled conditions. It presents how recirculating systems and advanced technologies make production more efficient and sustainable. A key feature is the “Salmon Story by Fjord & Farm”, which offers insight into the development of indoor fish farming. The programme also explores aquaponics and ends with an engaging “Aquatic Happy Hour”.

Insects take centre stage on the third day, showing their potential as a reliable protein source. Discussions cover feeding strategies, market opportunities, and the European regulatory environment. Visitors can learn how insect production is moving from research into real business applications.

The final day focuses on “retail & innovation”, examining how new food products can succeed in the market. It looks at consumer behaviour, pricing, and the role of retailers in supporting sustainable choices.

Overall, the event provides a clear view of how indoor farming is shaping the future of food production.

Livestock Cambodia 2026: diving growth and innovation in agriculture. (Image credit: Livestock Cambodia)

Event News

Livestock Cambodia 2026 stands as a significant international exhibition and conference dedicated to the livestock, dairy, feed, and meat processing sectors in Cambodia

Marking its 8th edition, the event is scheduled to take place from 26–28 August 2026 at the Diamond Island Exhibition and Convention Center in Phnom Penh.

More than a traditional exhibition, the event acts as a strong industry platform where professionals, businesses, and experts from across the livestock value chain come together. Its core aim is to encourage networking, knowledge exchange, and business development. Attendees are given the chance to explore modern technologies, fresh ideas, and practical solutions that are shaping livestock production and processing today.

Livestock Cambodia has grown into a comprehensive business hub that goes beyond simple displays. It offers a mix of seminars, conferences, and B2B networking sessions, creating meaningful opportunities for direct interaction. Participants can meet distributors, suppliers, buyers, and key decision makers, helping to build connections that support long term growth in the regional market.

For exhibitors, the event provides a valuable setting to expand their reach. It allows them to showcase products and services, strengthen brand identity, and engage directly with potential clients. At the same time, exhibitors can gain a clearer understanding of market trends and form partnerships that improve their competitive edge.

Visitors also benefit greatly from attending. They gain access to new business opportunities and cutting edge technologies while learning about current industry developments. The event also offers professional seminars that provide insight into future market directions. With the option to arrange meetings in advance, visitors can make their experience more focused and productive.

The exhibition reflects the steady progress of Cambodia’s agricultural sector, where demand for meat, feed, and modern farming solutions continues to rise. By connecting local and international players, Livestock Cambodia plays an important role in supporting this growth.

Overall, Livestock Cambodia 2026 remains a vital meeting point for innovation, collaboration, and business expansion within the livestock industry.

NEC and Fager collaborated to support low emission farming in Thailand

Agriculture

A new partnership between NEC Corporation and Fager is set to reshape how farming is approached in Thailand.

The collaboration focuses on reducing emissions while helping farmers maintain strong productivity and improve their income.

At the heart of this effort is a shared vision to make agriculture more sustainable without placing extra pressure on farmers. NEC brings its expertise in digital technology, while Fager contributes practical knowledge and direct engagement with farming communities. Together, they aim to support growers in adopting methods that cut greenhouse gas emissions but still deliver reliable yields.

One of the main tools in this initiative is precision farming technology. NEC’s fertiliser management system plays a key role by helping farmers apply the right amount of fertiliser based on the needs of each field. This reduces unnecessary use, lowers emissions, and helps farmers manage costs more effectively. It also adds stability to daily farming operations by making decisions more data driven and accurate.

The project also introduces an opportunity for farmers to benefit financially through carbon credits. By following low emission practices, farmers can generate measurable reductions in emissions. These reductions can then be converted into carbon credits, offering an additional and meaningful source of income. This approach helps turn sustainability into a practical advantage rather than an added burden.

Fager will work closely with farmers to guide them through these changes, ensuring that new practices are easy to adopt and maintain. At the same time, NEC’s technology will track progress and measure results clearly. This ensures that emission reductions are properly verified, creating a reliable system for carbon credit generation.

The initiative also supports Thailand’s wider climate ambitions, where agriculture plays an important role in reducing national emissions. By combining innovation, financial incentives, and on ground support, this partnership offers a realistic path towards more responsible farming. It also opens the door for similar models to be introduced in other regions in the future.

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LightWeeding enables farming innovation

The LightWeeder is an agri-robot that can kill weeds using a unique concentrated light method. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Earth Rover, a UK based agri-robotics company and Agri-EPI Centre member, has developed the LightWeeder to solve key challenges faced by laser-based weeding systems

The LightWeeder is said to be the world’s first eye-safe, herbicide-free, carbon-neutral, commercially viable weeding system. The LightWeeding technology uses semiconductor LEDs to solve key technical, safety and commercialisation challenges faced by laser-based weeding systems.

The LightWeeder is part of CLAWS (Concentrated Light Autonomous Weeding and Scouting), an agri-robot that can kill weeds using a unique concentrated light method, and can also scout fields to obtain a complete data map of all crops after planting, showing the crops exact location, size, and any early signs of disease.

The main features of CLAWS are:

  • Weeding – chemical-free and inherently safer than laser weeding. No till and no crop damage and can be used in any conditions without compacting the soil.
  • Scouting – In-depth analysis of crops to allow better harvest predictions and increased yields.

The complete system is ultra-lightweight at 300kg, meaning it requires low amounts of energy to run, and is also claimed to be cheaper and more environmentally friendly than many of its competitors. The system currently runs on batteries and in future, solar panels therefore uses no fossil fuels and help farmers meet their net-zero targets.

With increasing types of chemical-resistant weeds, a significant downturn in availability of hand labour plus a shift in society towards more organic options, now more than ever there is a need to change the way we farm. A recent report by Rothamsted Research shows weeds pose an unprecedented threat to our food security and highlights the need to diversify weed control as an urgent priority.

As explained by John Taylor, farm director at Pollybell Organic Farm, “The key element here is that the LightWeeder not only makes chemical-free farming more effective but it also solves the huge issue farmers are facing today in terms of the huge loss in the labour force. Being able to weed fields autonomously means that food production doesn’t just grind to a halt.”

According to Earth Rover, LighWeeder is energy-efficient and no-till and does not cause damage to drip irrigation or crops. It is also not dependent on soil conditions and does not enable weeds to develop resistance. 

 

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Higher-Quality and More Valuable Grains Through Moisture Control. (Image credit: Hydronix)

Agriculture

Knowing and controlling the moisture content of materials from the introduction of raw ingredients to the packaging of the final product is essential for maximising efficiency, optimising yield, and producing a high-quality, consistent feed product.

Variations in the moisture content of raw materials have historically presented a challenge for feed processors. The moisture levels of raw ingredients fluctuate depending on environmental conditions during harvest, transportation, and storage. Traditional offline testing methods are time-consuming, prone to error, and often fail to represent the material actually flowing through the production process.

The ideal solution is to continuously measure the moisture content of flowing materials and correct variations in real time. In the past, such systems were often complex to operate and required ongoing, costly maintenance. Today, modern, sophisticated, reliable, and affordable moisture sensors make it possible to control moisture levels across the entire process simply and economically.

Why Should You Measure Moisture?

1. Raw materials vary in moisture content, and these variations can lead to weighing discrepancies.
2. Accurate moisture control during the drying process helps prevent both under-drying and over-drying.

Choosing a moisture sensor with a precision of ±0.5% instead of ±1.0% may seem like only a small improvement. However, consider a drying process where the material is reduced from 20.0% moisture to a maximum of 14.0%. In this case, the increased precision of 0.5% can deliver a 7.15% energy saving, assuming the energy input is proportional to the amount of moisture removed.

Where Should Moisture Be Measured?

Moisture control throughout the production process enables the manufacture of higher-quality, more balanced, and more valuable feed. Key measurement points include:

1. Drying for storage – at the outlet of the dryer
2. Milling / tempering – at the inlet of the tempering stage
3. Pelleting / conditioning – during the conditioning process
4. Drying for packaging – at the outlet of the dryer

Key Benefits

By controlling moisture during the weighing of raw materials, producers can more accurately manage the protein content of the final pellet, ensuring superior and consistent product quality.

Additional benefits of effective moisture control include:

1. Increased yield from raw materials
2. Reduced spoilage and material loss
3. Optimised energy usage throughout the process
4. Consistent product quality and nutritional value
5. Improved shelf life and product reliability

Accurate moisture measurement ensures that feed producers can deliver consistent, homogenous products with reliable nutritional performance.

For more information on how advanced moisture measurement can improve your process efficiency and product quality, speak with a Hydronix expert.

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Livestock

Asia drives the next wave of global poultry trade.

Poultry

Poultry is steadily becoming the most dynamic segment in the global animal protein trade, driven by rising demand, shifting consumption patterns, and expanding production.

According to the latest report from the US Department of Agriculture, changes in supply and trade flows are reshaping the global poultry market, with Asia playing a central role.

China is at the forefront of this transformation. Its poultry production is expected to reach 17.3 million tonnes in 2026, overtaking Brazil and closing the gap with the United States. This growth has been supported by large scale integrated farming, increased breeding stock, and continued government backing. While production is rising quickly, domestic consumption remains relatively moderate, encouraging producers to look outward.

As a result, China is expanding its presence in export markets. Shipments are forecast to reach 1.4 million tonnes in 2026, nearly three times the level seen in 2020. Having become a net exporter in 2024, the country is steadily increasing its share of global trade. At the same time, its traditional markets such as Japan and Hong Kong are no longer as dominant, making way for emerging buyers across Southeast and Central Asia.

Countries like the Philippines, Cambodia, and Malaysia are now key destinations. Demand in these regions is growing rapidly, largely due to affordability and changing diets. Newer markets such as Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Afghanistan, and Iraq are also contributing to this expansion, showing how far China’s reach now extends.

There has also been a noticeable shift in the type of products exported. Frozen cuts and whole birds are becoming more common, replacing processed items. This aligns with demand in developing markets where lower priced and simpler products are preferred.

Despite its growth, China faces barriers in several major markets, including Europe and parts of the Middle East. This means competition with established exporters like Brazil and Thailand is intensifying, particularly in price sensitive economies.

Overall, poultry is becoming a key driver of protein consumption across Asia. As demand continues to rise, the region is set to play an even bigger role in shaping the future of global trade.

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Strengthening poultry health with MEVAC MULTI ADENO (Image credit: Kemin Industries)

Equipment

Rainbow Colors pioneering hydrogen technology in agriculture. (Image credit: New Energy Coalition)

Equipment

A tulip forcing company in the Netherlands is breaking new ground in clean energy.

Rainbow Colors, based in Andijk in North Holland, has installed a solid oxide electrolyser to produce green hydrogen. Project partners say it is the first agricultural business in the world to apply this advanced technology. With a capacity of one megawatt, the system is also among the largest operational solid oxide electrolysers currently in use, marking a major step forward for hydrogen development in North Holland North.

The project is being delivered in partnership with Danish technology firm Dynelectro, while Dutch company Ekinetix is responsible for building the required infrastructure. The installation forms part of the regional programme Fieldlab Waterstof in de Agri, which focuses on creating a hydrogen network tailored to the agricultural sector.

Rainbow Colors has been involved in the initiative since 2023 as a pilot site for hydrogen production. By using surplus solar energy along with battery storage, the company aims to ensure a steady and reliable supply of hydrogen. The technology partners explain that solid oxide electrolysers are more efficient and experience less wear than conventional systems. Their longer operational life and improved performance are expected to lower the overall cost of hydrogen production. The system also offers a practical response to grid congestion, while increasing access to clean energy within the region.

The installation is described as pioneering not only because it is the first of its kind in agriculture, but also because it ranks as the third largest operational unit of this type worldwide. It is expected to serve as a model for other agricultural businesses seeking solutions to high energy costs and limited grid capacity.

Beau Broen, project leader at New Energy Coalition and coordinator of the hydrogen pilot projects within Fieldlab Waterstof in de Agri, said: "It is impressive to see how international innovation comes together in this project. By implementing Dynelectro's electrolyser at project partner Rainbow Colors, the region is taking an important step towards decentralized hydrogen production. It also provides an economic boost by making affordable green hydrogen available. The project underlines the innovative role North Holland North plays in the energy transition."

With this facility now operational, locally produced green hydrogen becomes available in the Netherlands, helping to address the balance between supply and demand. By using surplus renewable electricity, hydrogen can be produced for less than ten euros per kilogram and used locally. The wider programme brings together businesses and knowledge institutions across North Holland North, positioning the province as a leading hydrogen region and showing that emission free energy solutions are already within reach for agriculture.

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Technology

Orbia Netafim and Amazon India Launch Water Saving Drip Irrigation Projects Across Bengaluru and Hyderabad. (Image credit: Netafirm)

Water & Irrigation

A new partnership between Orbia Netafim and Amazon India is set to deliver significant water savings through large scale drip irrigation projects across key agricultural regions in India.

The collaboration will help save nearly 325 million litres of water every year while supporting more than 110 independent farmers in the agricultural belts surrounding Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

Announced on 27 February 2026 in Tel Aviv and Bengaluru, the initiative focuses on improving irrigation practices and addressing growing concerns around water security in these rapidly expanding urban regions. The programme will introduce modern drip irrigation systems across 80 hectares of farmland in western Bengaluru and 40 hectares in northern Hyderabad.

In Bengaluru, farms currently growing gourds and tomatoes will transition from traditional flood irrigation methods to more efficient drip irrigation systems. Around 70 independent farmers are expected to benefit from this shift. The change is projected to save approximately 175 million litres of water each year while maintaining crop productivity and improving irrigation efficiency.

In Hyderabad, a similar transition will take place across 40 hectares of maize and vegetable farms, benefiting roughly 40 farmers. The project is expected to conserve about 150 million litres of water annually in the region.

The initiative also contributes to Amazon’s wider environmental commitments. By supporting improved irrigation methods, the company is working towards its goal of becoming water positive in India by 2027. This means returning more water to communities than is used in its direct operations.

Abhinav Singh, Vice President of Operations, Amazon India and Australia, said: "This initiative focuses on practical solutions that make a measurable difference on the ground, helping farmers improve the efficiency of their irrigation systems while contributing to water security in water-stressed regions. We're committed to such collaborations as part of effort to support responsible water use in India”.

Water resources in both Bengaluru and Hyderabad have come under increasing pressure in recent years. In Bengaluru, participating farms rely on water sources linked to the TG Halli Reservoir, which also supplies several residential areas, commercial districts and Amazon facilities across west and north Bengaluru. In Hyderabad, farmers draw water connected to the Kondapochamma Sagar reservoir, an important part of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme.

Drip irrigation delivers water directly to the root zone of crops in measured amounts. This method reduces evaporation, runoff and unnecessary water use, which is especially important in regions experiencing irregular rainfall and declining groundwater levels.

“We are proud to collaborate with Amazon on this important initiative, which demonstrates how precision irrigation can deliver real impact for farmers and communities alike,” said Max Moldavsky, Director of Innovation and Climate Solutions, Orbia Netafim. “By helping farmers transition to drip irrigation, we are improving water efficiency, strengthening livelihoods, and contributing to broader water security efforts. This project reflects Orbia Netafim’s long-standing global commitment to water stewardship and climate-resilient agriculture.”

This marks the first collaboration between Amazon India and Orbia Netafim focused on urban water challenges in India’s fast growing cities. Building on previous irrigation modernisation projects in Karnataka, including the Ramthal Community Irrigation Project, Orbia Netafim continues to promote practical and scalable solutions that improve water management while supporting both farming communities and urban water security.

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