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Agriplastics Community Podcast

A program by farmers for farmers to share information and ideas about how to be more effective with the use of plastics in agriculture, technology, circular plastics initiatives, trends and more. Hosted by Trevor Wells and brought to you by Armando Alvarez Group.

  1. 4 JUN

    Wastewater reuse as agricultural irrigation water

    In this new episode we talk about "Wastewater reuse as agricultural irrigation water" with Sebastián Ronda, Commercial Delegate for Middle East and North Africa of Sotrafa’s Geosynthetics Division, experts in the manufacture of geomembranes and all types of geosynthetics. Specifically, we answer questions such as: What is water reuse and why is it necessary to use wastewater as irrigation water. Economic advantages in the price consumed by the agricultural sector. Steps would need to be taken for the reuse of wastewater. Requirements or parameters that water must meet to be considered optimal for irrigation. For more information on irrigation processes in agriculture and other relevant information for the sector, please visit our website: www.agriplasticscommunity.com or send us an email to peter@agriplasticscommunity.com

    16 min

  2. 25 APR

    Get the most out of your silage with Microbial Inoculants

    In this new episode we talk about how to get the most out of your silage with microbial inoculants with an expert in this topic, Dr. Renato Schmidt, Ph.D. in Animal Sciences from the University of Delaware and Forage Products at Lallemand Animal Nutrition Specialist. Specifically, we answer questions such as: What microbial inoculants are and key terms Why is it necessary to use microbial inoculants and the advantages Different types of inoculants used for different times in the silage process Effect of the microbial inoculants on mycotoxins   For more information about soil disinfestation, please visit our website: www.agriplasticscommunity.com or send us an email to peter@agriplasticscommunity.com

    22 min

  3. 21/12/2023

    Totally Impermeable Films (TIF) and Soil Treatments Methods

    In this episode we talk about Totally Impermeable Films or TIF and how these films can help you in your soil disinfestation process. Our guest expert in this episode is Javier Pery, Product Manager Mulch Films at Armando Alvarez Group and with more than 10 years of experience in this field.   For more information about soil disinfestation, please visit our website: www.agriplasticscommunity.com or send us an email to peter@agriplasticscommunity.com

    20 min

  4. 29/09/2023

    Fruit Attraction 2023 and the Fruit and Vegetables Business

    In this episode we talk about the famous international fair, Fruit Attraction 2023 with the director of the event, María José Sánchez. For this 2023 edition, the Fruit Attraction fair expects 2,000 companies from 56 countries, 90,000 professionals from 135 countries and more than 64,000 m2 of fruit and vegetable offerings. We tell you more details in this new episode of our podcast and we leave you the website of the fair in case you are interested in attending the event: https://www.ifema.es/fruit-attraction.   For more information about the fruit and vegetables business, please visit our website: www.agriplasticscommunity.com or send us an email to peter@agriplasticscommunity.com

    12 min

  5. 10/04/2023

    Silage Clamp or Silo Bunker Management

    In this episode we talk about Silage Clamp or Silo Bunker Management with Will Wilson, business development director at ARK Agriculture based in the UK, a company specialized in silage storage.   A good silage clamp/bunker silo is crucial to avoid losses in crops that are used to obtain products for livestock feed for example.  That is the reason why we will be talking about the importance of silage clamp management, how to work with your silage storage, the filling of the clamp or bunker; as well as where, when and how losses occur in the bunker silo.   If you want to contact Will Wilson, please feel free to send him an email: will@arkagriculture.com or contact us peter@agriplasticscommunity.com. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have on this subject.     We invite you also to visit us in www.agriplasticscommunity.com and watch our webinar related to this topic: https://agriplasticscommunity.com/webinars/silage-clamp-management/

    28 min

  6. 01/02/2023

    Fruit Logistica 2023 and the Fresh Produce Business

    Fruit Logistica is an annual trade fair held in Berlin that covers every single sector of the fresh produce business and provides a complete picture of the latest innovations, products and services at every link in the international supply chain.   To talk about the fair and the business in general, we have invited to Mike Knowles. Mike is Managing Director of Fruitnet Europe, partner of Fruit Logistica and author of Fruit Logistica’s new Trend Report entitled “What next for fresh produce? - Ten key trends for the fruit and vegetable business in 2023”.   For more information about the fruit and vegetables business, please visit our website: www.agriplasticscommunity.com or send us an email to peter@agriplasticscommunity.com

    30 min
  7. Silage Clamp or Silo Bunker Design

    27/01/2023

    Silage Clamp or Silo Bunker Design

    In this episode we talk about Silage Clamp or Silo Bunker Design with Will Wilson, business development director at ARK Agriculture based in the UK, a company specialized in silage storage.   A good silage clamp/bunker silo is crucial to avoid losses in crops that are used to obtain products for livestock feed for example.  That is the reason why we will be talking about the relevance of silo bunker design, the different elements to consider, recommendations to build the silo bunker, cost and more.   If you want to contact Will Wilson, please feel free to send him an email: will@arkagriculture.com or contact us peter@agriplasticscommunity.com. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have on this subject.   We invite you also to visit us in www.agriplasticscommunity.com and watch our webinar related to this topic: https://agriplasticscommunity.com/webinars/silage-clamp-design/

    30 min

  8. 12/12/2022

    Sustainable Solutions for Crop Support and Baling Twine

    In this episode we talk about  sustainable solutions for crop support and baling twine with Miguel Bosquet, Twine Division Manager in Armando Alvarez Group, a company that has more than 55 years of experience as a manufacturer of agricultural plastics and a presence in over 118 countries.    This is a key and very hot topic right now for farmers and growers and the sector in general. We answer frequently asked questions by farmers and growers when talking about solutions made from recycled or biodegradable materials such as are these solutions capable of meeting farmers and growers' requirements? Do they have cost benefits? Why to use sustainable solutions? Do they need special machinery or structures to use them?    If you want to contact Miguel Bosquet, please feel free to send him an email: mb-export@armandoalvarez.com   We invite you also to visit us in www.agriplasticscommunity.com and watch our webinar related to this topic: https://agriplasticscommunity.com/webinars/recycled-baling-solutions/

    23 min
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A program by farmers for farmers to share information and ideas about how to be more effective with the use of plastics in agriculture, technology, circular plastics initiatives, trends and more. Hosted by Trevor Wells and brought to you by Armando Alvarez Group.

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  • Creator
    Trevor Wells
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Agriplastics Community
  • Show Website
    Agriplastics Community

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