Dairy Tomorrow — NZ dairy sector launches new strategic vision

New Zealand's dairy sector has launched its 'Dairy Tomorrow' strategy, which is intended to lead to a longer term conversation about what New Zealand's future farm and food systems could look like.

LR Cal LPP-700 portable calibration test pump

The LR Cal LPP-700 portable calibration test pump has been designed to be easy to use in the field.

Boosting poultry production by automating incubators

Using a method that dates to the early Egyptians, poultry producers have been using incubators to hatch eggs for more than a century. Now new control systems are set to improve yields 3–5% while energy costs are slashed by 30%.

IDEC Corporation MicroSmart FC6A Plus PLC

With its expanded I/O capacity of up to 2060 local I/O, the Microsmart FC6A Plus PLC is said to be able to control and monitor the largest machines or entire small-scale manufacturing facilities.

What's a food processor to do?

Your consumers want fresh, healthy and preservative-free foods that are convenient but delicious. Retailers and foodservice wholesalers want to respond to these consumer demands, but need extended shelf life to reduce product spoilage. Creating products that meet these requirements — not to mention regulatory compliance — is truly a balancing act.

Beamex LOGiCAL cloud-based calibration certificate generation software

Beamex has introduced a free-of-charge, cloud-based calibration certificate generation software called LOGiCAL.

New production line for company manufacturing 60 million tonnes of cheese a year

GEA will take just three months to install and commission an extension to one of BMI's three cheese lines, increasing capacity to 2.5 tonnes/hour of pizza cheese.

QUT researchers develop disease-resistant bananas

A team of QUT researchers developed and grew genetically modified Cavendish bananas that were resistant to soilborne fungus Fusarium wilt tropical race 4 (TR4), also known as Panama disease.

METTLER TOLEDO Process Analytics Pro2Go handheld pH meters

METTLER TOLEDO Process Analytics Pro2Go handheld pH meters are an alternative to making lab measurements and when an inline sensor is not required.

Campylobacter uses Trojan horse infiltration technique

Campylobacter jejuni is following the Greeks' lead in how they overwhelmed Troy — employing a 'host' to transport 'soldiers' into the citadel.

METTLER TOLEDO Firmware version 1.40 HC103 halogen moisture analyser

The HC103 halogen moisture analyser from METTLER TOLEDO has a free firmware download, version 1.40.

BEUMER Group bag tester

GM tomatoes have anti-ageing properties

Researches from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) collaborated with the Institut de Biologie Moléculaire des Plantes (CNRS, Strasbourg, France) to significantly boost the antioxidant properties in tomatoes.

Challenging climate change with beer

Scottish-based brewery Brewdog has launched a protest beer which aims to 'shake the world by the shoulders' and encourage world leaders to take action against climate change, particularly US President Donald Trump.

Grow fresh fruit and veg inside your home

Students from the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) have developed a form of vertical farming that aims to help people in impoverished areas who have limited access to fresh produce.