Technological solutions for the innovative indoor production of feed and food have now been developed and are under evaluation. (Image source: DLG)

Organised by the German Agricultural Society (DLG), this year's Inhouse-Farming - Feed & Food Show is scheduled to take place from 12-15 November in Hanover, Germany with 13 November marked as the Aquaculture Theme Day 

The show invites attendees to learn more about fish, crustaceans, algae and other aquaculture topics. Exhibitors will showcase their technologies, ranging from turnkey solutions to specialised feeding and farming equipment. On 13 November, information on aquaculture will be discussed and exchanged in Hall 24. System builders and their producers will provide information about their experiences on the farms and international experts will report on how fish and vegetables thrive together in aquaponics systems.

Technological solutions for the innovative indoor production of feed and food have now been developed and are under evaluation. Ulrich Averberg from the German Algae Co-operative, along with other experts on indoor farming products will be discussing the question with representatives from the retail sector: "How can we escape the marketing desert?" There is a need for action and optimisation in marketing. The economic success of the new system depends on the development of new markets and successful links to international trade, "otherwise the others will take the business," says Averberg.

The various facets of food and feed production in closed inhouse systems enable the creation of new material cycles and the utilisation of nutrient and energy flows, which will be demonstrated and discussed in Hanover. Moreover, algae and insects as feed additives will also be discussed, as will nutrient solutions and CO2 binding in algae farms, packaging material from crustacean moults and insect growth on waste materials.

Eighth China-South Asia Expo attracts over 2,000 companies. (Image source: China South Asia Expo)

This year, the eighth edition of the China-South Asia Expo (CSAE) commenced on 23 July in Kunming, Yunnan Province

The expo welcomed more than 2,000 local, regional and international exhibitors from 82 countries and regions. Nearly half of these exhibitors came from outside of China, with the heaviest representation being companies located throughout South and Southeast Asia.

This year's CSAE, themed 'Unity and Cooperation for Development,' features 15 exhibition halls, with nearly 60% of the available space allocated to targeted industries, including dedicated spaces for building science and technology, manufacturing, green energy, modern agriculture, and region-specific products. 

For the first time, the expo features a Coffee Industry Pavilion, hosting over 160 exhibitors. Additionally, the South Asia Pavilion has expanded to include two halls, providing space for more than 800 booths, and incorporating a special exhibition area for Pakistan, this year's theme country.

AFTEA 2024 will feature over 300 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge advancements and latest innovations in the key exhibit themes. (Image source: Constellar)

Organised by Constellar with international partner DLG (the German Agricultural Society), Asia's premier sourcing and networking platform for the region's agrifood and foodtech industry, Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia (AFTEA) returns to its third edition from 19-21 November 2024 at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore 

Focusing on strengthening the future of food sustainability and security, AFTEA is the only trade exhibition where cutting-edge technologies, innovative food solutions and global investment opportunities converge under one roof.

As the cornerstone event of the Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW), AFTEA serves as a premier launch pad for agritech companies to showcase innovative technologies, products and solutions that future-proof the region's agricultural industries. It also provides a valuable platform for key decision makers—including food manufacturers, processors, policymakers, farmers and growers, and investors—to explore the latest technologies and preview novel and alternative food products designed to sustain and shape the future of food systems.

This year, AFTEA will feature more than 300 exhibitors showcasing revolutionary advancements and latest innovations in the key exhibit themes, including country pavilions from France, Hungary, Singapore, Japan, Israel, Spain, Sweden and the Netherlands, alongside key industry players such as DPR, Dragino, Eurofins, Grain Arianetech, JS Biosciences, Nexton, Priva, SCIEX and Shenzhen FY Lighting. 

"In a rapidly evolving landscape where concerns with sustainability and food security, powered by technological advancements are transforming the agrifood sector in Asia, AFTEA serves as a vital platform for dialogue, collaboration and innovation to shape the future of the agrifood industry," said Portfolio director of Constellar, Chen Yuyuan.

The Kemono Festival aims to increase awareness and attract participants for the upcoming agricultural management support franchise AgLINK. (Image source: ACTxSTYLE Co., Ltd.)

The Kemono Festival will be hosted by ACTXSTYLE Co. Ltd and is scheduled to take place in the fall of 2024 in Ena City, Gifu Prefecture

This event, aimed at agriculture enthusiasts, will feature activities such as a game meat barbecue and provide an opportunity for networking. The Kemono Festival aims to increase awareness and attract participants for the upcoming agricultural management support franchise AgLINK, which is operated by the company, by fostering connections with those interested in agriculture and current agricultural workers. The event seeks to raise initial funds for new franchise members, and participants will be introduced to the company’s vision and specific initiatives on how this project will enhance agriculture in Japan.

A crowdfunding campaign will be launched in conjunction with the Kemono Festival. The initiative which has garnered international attention, aims to attract numerous participants and interest at the Kemono Festival, facilitating the business’s rapid nationwide growth. Supporters of the campaign will be offered a variety of rewards including an event participation ticket, an exclusive game meal set and event idea proposal right, among others. 

"My mission is to pass on Japanese agriculture to the next generation and continue making it better," stated event organiser, Yuki Oishi who will also be livestreaming the event on TikTok. "I look forward to speaking directly with many people at the Kemono Festival and building a future together."

Access the TikTok live page here: https://www.tiktok.com/@yuuk1design 

David discussed Nutreco's role in feeding the world's rapidly growing population. (image source: Skretting)

Hosted by Skretting, the 15th edition of Aquavision 2024 took place from 10-12 June in Stravanger, Norway

The event was attended by 450 participants from more than 50 countries who took home great memories of networking and inspiring presentations from a wide range of highly skilled speakers. Nutreco CEO, David Blakemore highlighted the company's role in feeding the world's rapidly growing population. The next speaker was UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP28, IUCN President, Gonzalo Muñoz, who dived into the topic of sustainability, concisely summarising the severity of this challenge.

World-renowned economist, professor Paul Krugman then presented a session on market disruptions and provided an overview of the state of current world economy. The next presentations were by Claudia Salem from Santa Priscila on innovation, Dag Sletmo from DNB Seafood and Mark Gallagher from F1. There were also useful insights from CEO of Marine Technologies, Dr Santhana Krishnan, and general manager of Nutreco China, Jason Yang. Both of them talked about India and China respectively, and it was interesting to hear their perspectives on the growth opportunities that lie in these markets. 

On Day 2, CEO of Iris.ai, Anita Schjøll Abildgaard spoke about artificial intelligence and the popularity that it has gathered over the years. She also talked about the issues and ethics around AI that the world is only starting to scratch the surface of. Lastly, she talked about what the executives in the aquaculture industry need to be looking out for, such as real-time video processing and fully autonomous devices.

During the session, the audience also got some brief glimpses into some of today's most revolutionary innovations, from Nutreco's Garden of the Future, to Aker BioMarine's fully autonomous drone that can catch krill in the Antarctica. As a tribute to the opening act by Stavanger-based visually impaired singer, Thomas Tvedt, Skretting's CEO, Bastiaan van Tilburg ended off the conference by playing a little tune on the piano.