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CHS acquires Northstar Agri Industries canola processing plant
2015-08-01 06:42:09| Agriculture - Topix.net
"Specifically, the acquisition expands our oilseed processing platform to include canola in addition to soybeans, adds to CHS presence in , expands CHS oil product offerings to global food companies, and links growers purchasing canola seed from CHS-owned retail outlets to an integrated supply chain." , president, Northstar Agri Industries, said CHS was a good fit because it is a financially strong, farmer-owned cooperative with roots that is committed to growth and profitability.
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GrainCorp critiques foreign agri rules
2015-07-28 16:31:47| Agriculture - Topix.net
GrainCorp chief executive Mark Palmquist has taken a swipe at the Federal Government's moves to clamp down on foreign investment in agriculture. Mr Palmquist, who joined GrainCorp from giant US co-operative CHS less than 12 months ago, said Australia was sending mixed messages about whether foreign capital was welcome.
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New Strategy for the Irish Agri Food Sector to Improve Exports, Jobs
2015-07-07 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
IRELAND - Plans for a new ten year strategy for the Irish agri food sector has been announced by government. The new ten year strategy, Food Wise 2025, projects exports to increase to €19 billion and the creation of 23,000 new jobs by 2025.
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China's Cofco Said to Hire ADM Executive to Head Noble Agri
2015-05-12 05:30:33| Agriculture - Topix.net
The Beijing-based group hired Matthew Jansen as chief executive officer of Noble Agri, the venture Cofco formed after buying the agricultural arm of Hong Kong-based Noble Group Ltd., according to a person familiar with the appointment who asked not to be identified because the information isn't public. Archer-Daniels-Midland, or ADM, said on Tuesday that Jansen left the grain trader to "pursue an opportunity with another company."
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Plea to Back Centre of Excellence for Agri Research
2015-03-19 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
UK - The livestock industry is on the way to getting a world-class centre of excellence to deliver ground-breaking science to producers to help them stay ahead.
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