Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Adds Facility in Europe

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Holds Successful Public Equipment Auctions in Poland, Germany, Spain and Turkey in One Week and Announces Construction of New Facility in Germany

Frost & Sullivan: The North American and Western European Biopesticides Markets Will Grow Strong Thanks to Chemical-free Crops

LONDON, November 18 - The biopesticides market in Western Europe and North America is growing
strongly. The increasing demand for chemical-free crops, paralleled by the
expansion of land for organic farming, has led to augmented usage of
biopesticides.

New Report Reveals Dramatic Rise in Pesticide Use on Genetically Engineered (GE) Crops Due to the Spread of Resistant Weeds

GE crops increase herbicide use by 383 million pounds from 1996 to 2008, with 46 percent of the total increase occurring in 2007 and 2008

The Union for Ethical BioTrade and Food Ingredients Europe Announce the Ethical BioTrade Awards for Biodiversity

FRANKFURT, November 16 - To celebrate the United Nations 2010 International Year of Biodiversity,
the Union for Ethical BioTrade and Food Ingredients Europe are proud to
announce the first Ethical BioTrade Awards for Biodiversity at the Fi Europe
fair 2009. The announcement will be made next week in Frankfurt at the annual
Fi Europe trade show and the first award will be presented next year in
Madrid at Fi Europe's sister show, Health Ingredients Europe 2010.

Castle Harlan, CHAMP Complete Sale of United Malt to GrainCorp

NEW YORK, November 13 - Castle Harlan, Inc., the New York-based private equity firm, and its
Australian affiliate, CHAMP Private Equity, announced today that they had
completed the sale of United Malt Holdings (UMH), the world's fourth largest
producer of malt for the distilling and brewing industries and a company that
has grown more than four-fold since the two firms acquired it three years
ago.

Nespresso Shares New Insights on Coffee Farm Economics to Build its AAA Sustainable Quality(TM) Program

Expert Debate on Real Farmer Income(TM) Concept Charts Course Toward a Sustainable Highest Quality Coffee Supply

Imcopa Announces Successful Completion of Noteholder Consent Solicitation

ARAUCARIA, Brazil, November 11 - Imcopa International Cayman Ltd. (the "Issuer") and Imcopa Importacao,
Exportacao Industria e Oleos S.A. (the "Guarantor" or "Imcopa") announced
today that they have successfully concluded their consent solicitation (the
"Consent Solicitation") in connection with the Issuer's U.S.$100,000,000
10.375% Notes due 2009 (ISIN: XS0275709094) (the "Notes").

A Meaty Reward… Stanbroke Pastoral Company Wins Top Agricultural Export Award

MELBOURNE, Australia -

An Australian privately owned cattle company which exports its product to Asia, the Middle East and Europe, has won the most keenly contested Export Award in the agribusiness sector.

Star Scientific Plans Worldwide Marketing and Sales of CigRx(TM) Nutraceutical in Partnership with inVentiv Health

PETERSBURG, Virginia -

Star Scientific, Inc. (Nasdaq: STSI) announced today that the company plans to introduce the CigRx(TM) nutraceutical product developed by its subsidiary, Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals, for worldwide marketing and sales in partnership with inVentiv Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: VTIV). inVentiv Health offers a complete range of commercialization solutions for every stage of the product lifecycle, in a range of healthcare categories that includes nutraceutical products. The company has marketing and sales capabilities in 40 countries around the globe. Jonnie R. Williams, Star’s CEO, stated, “Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the world. However, the global cigarette business, which now exceeds US$300 billion, continues to grow. Our goal is to make CigRx(TM) available to adult smokers worldwide who wish to maintain a nicotine-free metabolism.” Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals will be responsible for the manufacturing of CigRx(TM), and the company anticipates that inVentiv Health will be involved in the product marketing and sales, with a focus on product education for physicians and health care professionals, as well as consumers.

Karuturi Global Limited - Results Press Release

BANGALORE, India - Karuturi Global Limited’s ( BSE Scrip code: 531687) , (NSE Scrip code: KGL) Board at their meeting held today has approved the financial results of the company for the quarter and half year ended 30.09.2009.

Kraft Foods Extends Commitment to Sustainable Cocoa Farming

ZURICH -

- First Mainstream Chocolate Brands Launched in Europe with Rainforest Alliance Certified(TM) Seal; Commitment to Buy 30,000 Tons of Sustainable Cocoa Beans by End 2012

Thousands of Visitors Expected at Ratchaphruek Festival 2009

CHIANG MAI, Thailand -

More than 200,000 visitors are expected to attend a grand festival designed to celebrate and honour His Majesty the King, now the world’s longest reigning monarch, who will be celebrating his 82nd birthday on 5 December, 2009.

Gardening Express Release World Exclusive to the UK Market

LONDON -

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Gardening Express, a leader in the online gardening sector, have today released a World Exclusive to the UK market - the worlds first, truly dwarf, patio buddleia - Lo & Behold(TM) Buddleja Blue Chip.

Global Solutions Required for Global Problems

SAO PAULO -

The huge challenges facing the world economy demonstrate — if such demonstration was needed — that we live in a global economic system and there is no escape behind protectionist trade barriers. World leaders, acting together, have taken decisive steps to reduce the risk of catastrophic failure of the financial system. In recognition of the need for global action, the G-20, a far more globally representative group than the G-8, has assumed the mantle of global economic coordination.

Have a Blast This Autumn With SOLO’s New Leaf Blowers!

ST NEOTS, England -

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Clearing your garden of fallen leaves can be a breeze this autumn, thanks to SOLO’s brand new Blowers.

Something For Everyone At This Year’s BCPC Congress

LONDON -

With the curtain about to rise on this year’s BCPC Congress, the finalised conference programme is guaranteed to offer something for everyone. This year’s event - which runs from 9 to 11 November at the SECC, Glasgow, UK - features over 70 speakers from around the world and offers an unique forum for the global crop production industry.

Bill Gates to Call for United Action to Support World’s Poorest Farmers

DES MOINES, Iowa -

- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to Announce US$120 Million in New Agriculture Grants

Celebrating More Than 150 Years of the Milkman

LONDON -

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UK milkmen are celebrating more than 150 years of the Great British milk delivery service and the next step in the evolution of the milkman. The 21st century modern milkman has gone digital and moved online, transforming the service that started in the late 1850s.

Croatian Tuna Farm Takes A Major Step Towards Sustainable Farming of Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna

ZADAR, Croatia -

A vital step towards closed life cycle farming of the commercially valuable Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna (NBT) was achieved in the Adriatic farming sites of Kali Tuna, a Croatian tuna farming company and the laboratories of the University of Split. Marine scientists at Split University have confirmed that gametogenesis was completed and a number of tuna eggs were spawned in cages off the coast of Croatia.

Castle Harlan, CHAMP Agree to Sell United Malt Holdings to GrainCorp

NEW YORK and SYDNEY -

Castle Harlan, Inc., the New York private equity investment firm, and CHAMP Private Equity, its affiliate based in Sydney, Australia, confirmed today that they have agreed to sell United Malt Holdings (UMH), one of the world’s largest producers of malt for the brewing and distilling industries, to GrainCorp, Ltd., a major Australian bulk-grain handler. The transaction would be valued at US$655 million (A$757million).

ADM Acquires Czech Oilseed Plant

ROLLE, Switzerland - Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) announced today the expansion of its European oilseed processing capabilities with the acquisition of ViaChem Group’s oilseed processing assets in Olomouc, Czech Republic.

BCPC Congress to Address the Challenges of Feeding the World

LONDON -

“The challenge of feeding future generations is so great it’s almost frightening,” warns Peter Kendall, President of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) who will be giving the keynote address, ‘Working together: Rising to the challenge’, at this year’s BCPC Congress. “No single part of the food chain can meet the challenge on its own - we need producers and environmentalists, scientists and business, governments and climate change experts to make genuine partnerships if we are going to achieve it. But before that can happen, we need to understand what each of us has to offer. This year’s BCPC Congress provides a great opportunity to achieve that.”

HSI Launches ProtectSeals European Boycott of Canadian Seafood

BRUSSELS -

On the heels of the European Union’s ban on the commercial trade in seal fur, Humane Society International is launching the ProtectSeals European boycott of Canadian seafood. By encouraging restaurants, chefs and consumers to boycott Canadian seafood, HSI intends to convince the Canadian fishing industry and government to stop the commercial seal slaughter.

SQM Announces New Lithium Prices

SANTIAGO, Chile -

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) (NYSE: SQM; Santiago Stock Exchange: SQM-B, SQM-A) announced today:

Cotecna Thailand Laboratory Certified by GAFTA for Grain and Feeding Stuffs Analysis

GENEVA, Switzerland - Cotecna Inspection (Thailand) Co. Ltd, Bangkok, is now accredited by GAFTA (Grain and Feed Trade Association) to issue analysis certificates for grain and feeding stuffs at loading and discharging ports.

CHS and Agrico Group Form Joint Venture

ST. PAUL, Minnesota -

CHS Inc., a leading energy, grains and foods company, and Agrico Group, headquartered in Moscow, Federal Republic of Russia, have formed a joint venture company named ACG to manage origination, logistics, export and worldwide marketing of Russian wheat, feed grains and potentially oilseeds.

Climate Change Risks Could Cost Developing Countries Up to 19% of GDP by 2030

NEW YORK -

- Report says action on climate adaptation may significantly reduce losses and increase economic sustainability.

Bundelkhand : Finally no way to survive easily

During five year drought in Bundelkhand, nearly fifty percent of its total population had migrated to metro cities like Delhi & Mumbai. In search of their livelihoods they left their homes with bag and baggage . According to Sanjay Pandey ,national convener of Bundelkhand Akikrit Party ,about 6000 people are leaving Bundelkhand everyday .Nearly ten percent farmers sold their all belongings including land and pets at very low prices and migrated with family permanently. On the other hand about forty percent farmers migrated for the short term and may return back to Bunddelkhand in future.
“During drought in Bundelkhand region more than 500 farmers committed suicides till the date due to starvation and debts. These deaths also made other farmers hopeless and hence forced to migrate. After leaving their native place (Bundelkhand) they are struggling still for their “hand to mouth” in Delhi & Mumbai. Due to their poverty, they are being exploited badly everywhere. In this calamity they are even forced to compromise for their young daughters and wives in metros. In other words they have finally no way to survive easily. So they are cursing themselves for being Bundelkhandis.” Pandey adds.However the central govt. as well as state governments are playing very shameful game on relief work. Though there are several “drought-relief-plans” on papers but their outcome at ground level is nil. As the resultant we can say that our national politicians are flirting and teasing the 5 crore people of Bundelkhand.

ICE to Deliver Trade Date Clearing with Launch of Segregated Funds Solution; Developed in Consultation with Buy-side

NEW YORK -

IntercontinentalExchange(R) (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of regulated global futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, today announced that it will deliver trade date clearing, concurrent with the launch of its segregated funds credit derivatives clearing solution for CDX, followed by segregated funds and trade date clearing for iTraxx. Trade date clearing enables positions to be cleared on the same day the trade occurred, which significantly reduces the time that a buy-side firm has counterparty exposure to a clearing member, and will simplify operational processes and overhead associated with CDS trading. Together with margin segregation and portability, trade date clearing is a key buy-side requirement for CDS clearing.

MarketsandMarkets: Global Agrochemical Market Worth $196 Billion by 2014

WILMINGTON, Delaware - According to a new market research report, ‘Global Agrochemical Market (2009 - 2014)’, published by MarketsandMarkets ( www.marketsandmarkets.com), the total global Agrochemical market is expected to be worth $196 billion by 2014, and the Asia market will account for nearly 43.1% of the total revenues. The global Agrochemical market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.4% from 2009 to 2014.

CHS Invests in Grains Export Terminal in Ukraine

ST. PAUL, Minnesota -

CHS Inc., (Nasdaq: CHSCP) a leading energy, grains and foods company today announced it has invested in a project that will result in partial ownership of a grain export terminal with GN Terminals, Odessa. The two companies will operate an export terminal there with expected annual grains shipping capacity of two million tons.

Save 450 Pounds With Newlands Training Ltd LANTRA “Women & Work” Course to Improve Fork Lift Truck, Chain Saw and Other Land Based Skills - Only 12 Places Left!

DORCHESTER, England - Dorset-based Newlands Training Ltd, in conjunction with LANTRA (the Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based sector) is offering funded training for women working in the agricultural and land-based environment, through its Women & Work Programme. Applicants must hurry though as there are only 12 places left for the 2009 intake.

Pampered Cows are Healthier and More Productive, new Study Reveals

STOCKHOLM - A new study by Cornell University shows that dairy cows using the DeLaval Swinging Cow Brush (SCB) register higher milk production and lower clinical mastitis cases.

ICE Clear Europe Announces euro5.9 Billion in CDS Cleared for Week of July 27, 2009

LONDON -

IntercontinentalExchange(R) (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of regulated global futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, today announced that in its first week of operation, ICE Clear Europe(R) cleared euro5.9 billion (US$8.4 billion) in credit default swap (CDS) indexes.

Le Gruyere Premier Cru Wins Another International Award

DUDINGEN, Switzerland - At the International Cheese Awards 2009 in Nantwich (Cheshire, England) July 28/29th Von Muhlenen’s “Le Gruyere Premier Cru” was awarded “The Supreme Champion Overseas”, as previously won in 2006, from an array of entries from 24 different countries. Also, “Le Gruyere Premier Cru” won Gold in the Single Specialty Cheese Class and was awarded the LTS Litman Trophy. The cheese was then short-listed for the overall award of Nantwich Show Champion 2009; narrowly coming 2nd from a total of 2,761 entrants. Le Gruyere Premier Cru was also given the title of Reserve Champion to a British Stilton Cheese. Von Muhlenen won the following prizes: