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Applications open for evokeAG Future Young Leaders
ture and food industries. “The future of food and farming is agile, entrepre- neurial and commercially savvy and the evokeAG Future Young Leaders Program is about harness- ing those qualities and el- evating our thought lead- ers to the next level,” Mr
A safer aeration alternative
MOST of the safety issues/risks associated with surface aerators can be eliminated by using ‘bank-mounted’ Venturi Aerators with- out performance re- duction, according to Australian distributor Hydro Innovations.
This means opera- tors can perform all required servicing and maintenance without having to work over wa- ter, work at heights or work with heavy swing- ing weights.
With no moving parts in the aerator, only the Gorman-Rupp pump will require any level of maintenance, and these pumps have a long track record of reliability and dependability.
With surface-mounted aerators, operators need to access them via float- ing walkways or some kind of vessel, requiring working over water.
When attempting to minimise risks associ- ated with the aeration of ponds and lagoons, designers can eliminate most of them by simply choosing Venturi Aera- tors over other technol- ogies.
One operator can safe- ly adjust clearances in minutes and check and adjust seal and bearing oil levels quickly and easily.
Alternatively, the aer- ation devices may need to be lifted out by the use of cranes or other lifting apparatus.
This does not mean that efficiency has to suffer.
And because monitor- ing is so much easier and more convenient, any minor issue can be addressed before it be- comes a problem – all in a relatively risk-free manner.
Venturi Aerators are powered by Gorman- Rupp self-priming cen- trifugal pumps, so they can be mounted on the banks of the lagoons.
Venturi Aerators have been tested to produce as much as 1.86kg/kW of oxygen transferred per kW, per hour.
More information on this technology can be obtained from Hy- dro Innovations info@ hydroinnovations.com. au
Maintenance of these units is relatively simple as well.
ARE you a young person with a passion for agri- culture?
crop of leaders and give successful applicants the chance to present their ideas and passions, relat- ing to one of the event themes, food, farm or fu- ture to an international audience.
sist them with the skills, research and know-how to keep Australia’s rural industries thriving.
Are you a forward think- er, ready to be heard?
“We know diversity is the future and we want to hear what the next generation of leaders are passionate about,” Mr Lester said.
Could you be the voice of the future?
Applications for the evokeAG Future Young Leaders Program are now open.
Applicants are required to create a short video on: ‘Why should you be selected as a voice of the future at evokeAG?’
Harvey said.
“The Future Young
“The evokeAG Future Young Leaders Program is for any young person in food, fibre or foliage with bold thinking, passion and bright ideas about our ex- citing future.”
As part of a commitment to celebrating the diversity of thought, the evokeAG Future Young Leaders Program will identify 10 emerging thought leaders within the agriculture and food industries in Aus- tralia and New Zealand to attend the inaugural inter- national agrifood technol- ogy event, evokeAG on February 19-20, 2019 in Melbourne.
Eight finalists will be chosen by the Future Young Leaders Selection Panel.
Leaders Program will provide a valuable plat- form to showcase their ideas and passions to pro- ducers, investors, private enterprise, corporates, government and entrepre- neurs on a global stage.
Proudly supported by the Council of Rural Research and Develop- ment Corporations, the evokeAG Future Young Leaders Program will identify Australia’s next
AgriFutures Australia managing director John Harvey said the emphasis will be on recognising and supporting outstanding talent within the agricul-
Council of Rural Re- search and Development Corporations executive officer Tim Lester said this is a wonderful op- portunity for the entire industry to support young forward-thinkers and as-
All applicants must be Australian or New Zea- land citizens or perma- nent residents and aged between 18 and 30 years.
The remaining two fi- nalists will be decided via the general public who will vote on a shortlist of five videos shared across the evokeAG social me- dia channels, with the two most popular earning the People’s Choice Award.
“We hope the themes of food, farm and future will encourage a wide range of applicants and concepts.”
Winners will receive a five-minute presentation opportunity at the event, as well as return economy airfares, accommodation, airport transfers and a del- egate pass to evokeAG.
Applications are now open and will close at 11pm AEDT on Friday, October 12, 2018.
The 10 Future Young Leaders will be publicly announced on Monday, November 19, 2018.
For full eligibility crite- ria, terms and conditions and to apply, please visit evokeag.com
Early bird tickets offer- ing a 25 percent discount (available until Octo- ber 30, 2018) are on sale through the website, plus international and national speakers, agenda discus- sion topics and partner information.
Follow EvokeAG on Facebook and Twitter @ evokeAG and Instagram @evoke_ag #evokeAG
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TO FEED YOU WELL
LEVUCELL SB as a tool to reduce the risk of foodborne pathogen contaminations on carcasses of broilers
Campylobacter and Salmonella spp. are the two most commonly reported causes of foodborne disease. Poultry ocks are considered as the main reservoirs. To limit the prevalence of contamination, measures should be applied in the broiler meat supply chain but also on farm.
LEVUCELL SB is the speci c probiotic yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii CNCM I-1079:
ON FARM: In the digestive tract of poultry, LEVUCELL SB limits the growth of undesirable bacteria and supports the development of beneficial ones. It plays in favour of improved birds' resistance to bacterial challenging situations.
AT PROCESSING: LEVUCELL SB helps reduce the risk of foodborne pathogen contaminations on carcasses of broilers.
Not all products are available in all markets nor associated claims allowed in all regions.
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