Month: May 2020

New Zealand

https://www.interest.co.nz/rural-news/104873/there-seems-be-reasons-be-optimistic-about-where-agriculture-heading-says-guy
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https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/121449350/farmers-likely-to-feel-effects-of-drought-throughout-winter
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https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/121403360/farmers-adapting-to-online-stock-sales
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Australia

https://www.theland.com.au/story/6749897/new-sensor-technology-to-add-value-for-pulse-growers/?cs=4937
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https://www.world-grain.com/articles/13666-australia-indonesia-trade-pact-to-take-effect-july-5
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https://www.theland.com.au/story/6749235/positive-results-with-biofungicide/?cs=4937
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South America

https://www.agriculture.com/markets/newswire/argentina-202021-wheat-planting-seen-at-67-mln-hectares-exchange
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https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/05/06/2028269/0/en/Global-Artificial-Intelligence-in-Agriculture-Industry-2020-to-2026-Developing-Countries-to-Offer-Significant-Growth-Opportunities.html

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https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/juan-cabandie-we-all-have-to-move-toward-more-sustainable-practices.phtml

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Food Updates

https://www.world-grain.com/articles/13671-adm-addresses-food-insecurity-first-responder-support
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https://www.world-grain.com/articles/13674-new-patents-for-wheat-involve-shelf-life-gluten-levels

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https://www.fooddive.com/news/ingredion-launches-sugar-substitute-made-from-erythritol/577507/
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Initially cultivated in Central and South America over 7,000 years ago, dry beans are the most important food legume consumed in the world. Black Beans are produced in a variety of crop systems and environments in regions such as Latin America.

The bulk of Argentina’s black bean crop is grown in the provinces such as Tucuman, Santiago del Estero, Catamarca and the southern part of Salta.

Black Bean planting starts in January/February, and is seeded on well drained soils, these crops don’t tolerate cold weather. Yields for harvested fields are considered average, about 1,200 kg/ha. Most black beans from Argentina are produced on large farms with high technical input. Quality is very good, with 95% attaining 4mm size.

Depending on planting dates, harvest normally takes place between May through to July, with the marketing year running from June through to May. At harvest, the variety needs to be ready all at the same time as pods will open if the plants are too mature. Once harvested and separated from the plant, the bean seed continues to ripen, causing biochemical reactions to occur. Therefore it is important to control humidity content, temperature, and climate affect to prevent deteriorating the quality.

Tradelinks producers use air and sieving technology with padded equipment to clean the crop. The distance and number of drops is kept minimal to avoid damaging the seed. The finished product is then packed in storage bags.

During transportation, handling is kept to a minimum and the more advanced procedures have moisture gradients and temperature controls. Sanitation of containers must be carefully inspected and controlled, Tradelink ensures that each lot is inspected and analysed by a reputable third party laboratory to ensure the product matches or exceeds the specifications agreed to.

TradeLink International is active in preventative measures to avoid any type of event which may cause quality issues or a delay in the customers supply chain. Please email sales@tradelinksa.com for more information!

Quinoa is an ancient grain – Known as the “Golden Grain of The Andes”, quinoa was the daily diet of Inca civilizations more than 5,000 years ago, with some evidence that it might have been cultivated even earlier than that. Quinoa is a type of cereal crop and is most widely used for its edible seed, which is gluten-free, high in protein, and is a good source of fiber.

Quinoa flour is usually used in gluten free baking, where it’s high protein content helps substitute the protein usually found in gluten – it helps bulk out and give shape and rise to bread and other baked goods.

South America is one of the largest exporters of Quinoa in the world, with Peru and Bolivia being one of the major producers. The rise in imports from the region is primarily attributed to consumer perception of its health, nutritious properties. In order to meet this demand from international markets, countries such as Peru and Bolivia have ramped up their production by using high-quality seeds. In recent years, there is an increase in the production of organic quinoa, as the demand for organic produce is high in the European countries. North America has been the largest importer of Quinoa seeds followed by Europe. France remains to be the leading importer of quinoa seeds in Europe, followed by the Netherlands and Germany. The value of consumption of quinoa seeds in South America is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.5% during the forecast period (2020-2025).

Please email us at sales@tradelinksa.com if you would like more information!