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Ask any farmer what matters most, and the answer often begins with healthy soil, the foundation of resilient crops and dependable harvests. For organic growers, the search is for natural nutrient sources that deliver reliability and balance year after year. Falcon Isle Resources helps meet that need. From its Diamond Creek mine in Utah, the company supplies premium organic rock phosphate that enriches soils, supports sustainable farming practices, and strengthens long-term productivity. As a direct miner rather than a third-party distributor, Falcon Isle maintains complete control from extraction to sizing, ensuring authenticity and consistent quality that farmers and distributors can trust. Unlike animal manure or recycled fish byproducts, which often vary in nutrient content and availability, Falcon Isle’s rock phosphate delivers a dependable composition with slow-release benefits that nourish crops season after season. For many farmers, it represents a reliable, long-term investment in the fertility of their land. In organic farming, where synthetic inputs are prohibited, that dependability carries even greater value. Certified rock phosphate provides growers with the confidence that every harvest will be supported by a steady supply of essential nutrients, without compromising their commitment to natural methods. Building on this need, Falcon Isle’s mission is to deliver reliable, environmentally responsible phosphate products that help growers meet today’s demands while preserving the health of their soil for the future. Addressing the Growing Demand for Sustainable Agriculture Phosphate is vital for plant growth as it supports root development, flowering, and fruiting. Without enough phosphorus, plants underperform and soil fertility declines. Falcon Isle supports the surge by supplying organic rock phosphate, which provides growers with a natural and reliable way to maintain productivity, especially where synthetic fertilizers are not an option. Falcon Isle’s products carry OMRI, WSDA, and CDFA certifications, ensuring they meet the most rigorous organic standards in regions with strict regulations such as California, Oregon, and Washington. These certifications give farmers confidence that the inputs they use will not compromise their organic status, while also meeting environmental compliance requirements. Alongside this credibility, Falcon Isle is recognized for the exceptional concentration of its phosphorus content. The company guarantees 12 percent available phosphorus in its rock phosphate, with independent lab tests frequently showing higher results. This consistency enables farmers to correct deficiencies efficiently and allows distributors to significantly enhance the phosphate content in their NPK fertilizer blends. For some customers, incorporating Falcon Isle’s product has increased phosphate levels by as much as 200 percent, producing tangible improvements in crop performance.
Poultry Farms Environmental Control Solutions of the Year 2025
The cluck of chickens, the gentle rolling of feeders and the steady hum of ventilation systems fill the air. Farmers glance at monitors and relax, knowing that AEI’s automation systems are precisely managing temperature, lighting, and feed schedules. The birds move calmly, water flows evenly, and the environment balances. Behind this smooth operation is AEI, which combines technology, care, and insight to make farms more efficient, animals healthier, and daily work more manageable for farmers. "Any living species needs air, water and food to survive, including humans. If you create a positive environment with the right food, you ensure a happy life. That is our philosophy. For farmers, it means thriving animals, improved output, and reliable results"says Vijay, president. AEI leading position in the market is also driven by its egg flow systems, that allow automating and optimizing all egg-related process resulting in increased productivity and profitability for customers, while also minimising egg waste. Turning Technology into Care AEI is more than an equipment supplier. With its sister companies specializing in farming controllers as well as software, the company is one of the world’s leading poultry, swine, dairy, and crop storage automation providers. With a combined team of 100 R&D engineers, AEI and its group has built a reputation for marrying cutting-edge technology with practical farm knowledge. Its global reach spans the U.S., Europe, South America, and Asia, making it a trusted partner for farmers across continents. Whether the farm holds 20,000 birds or more than two million across multiple houses, AEI ensures the environment is optimized every moment of the day. Ventilation adapts as temperatures shift, feeders distribute precise amounts of food, and lighting changes to match natural rhythms. These systems ensure animals live comfortably, while farmers can focus on strategy rather than constant monitoring. Custom Solutions from the Ground Up Every farm is unique, and AEI takes a custom design approach from the beginning. Engineers study the building layout-cages, fans, lighting, feed bins, water lines, electrical and mechanical systems-and design controls tailored to those conditions..
Greenhouse Horticulture Consulting Service
Access to healthy, fresh, and wholesome produce is a global necessity. As growers strive to meet this demand, greenhouses can help provide year-round fresh produce, and do so sustainably. Establishing, operating, and maintaining greenhouses require the latest technology and support from industry experts. Each grower needs to know the ideal growing practices for their specific crops to enhance yield quality and quantity. Boon Greenhouse Consulting, a veteran and trailblazer in agricultural consulting, adds value to each grower’s venture with its superior client-centric approach. It brings an in-depth understanding of the varied requirements of clients, which helps in devising the ideal solutions for their produce cultivation and greenhouse management endeavors. The company leverages over 25 years of experience in the horticulture industry and cutting-edge agricultural biotechnology. It offers comprehensive guidance in growing fresh and healthy plants, with a focus on consistency and maintaining greenhouses in optimal conditions. They serve both large agricultural biotechnology, commercial food production and privately owned greenhouse operations for restaurants and resorts.
CXO INSIGHTS
Poultry Manufacturing Change is coming!
Mike Lindsey, Director of Manufacturing Systems, Perdue Farms
Potato Varieties: A Vision for 2030
Nicole Nichol, Director of Ag, Variety Development & Seed Supply, North America, McCain Foods
Blending Tradition with Innovation: Navigating Sales Strategy, Sustainability and Technology
Dave Gonnella, Vice President of Sales, Gonnella Baking Co
Beyond 'Just' Carbon
Laura Kowalski, Head of Global Sustainability and Marketing, Primient
Building a Better Food System
Christina O’Keefe, Regional Head of Sustainability, Kerry
Process over Guesswork
Michael Towey, Senior Vice President of Infrastructure and Production, Good Day Farm
Elevating Food Safety Across Borders
Adeniyi Odugbemi, PhD, Global Director, Quality and Food Safety, ADM
IN FOCUS
The New Science of Poultry Environments
Modern poultry housing has evolved into a data-driven ecosystem, utilizing advanced technologies like AI to optimize bird welfare, productivity, and sustainability in farming practices.
Circular Nutrients, Resilient Farms: The Organic Phosphate Revolution
Phosphorus management is shifting from direct application to enhancing soil biology, unlocking nutrient reserves through practices that foster microbial activity and sustainable ecosystem health.
EDITORIAL
A New Equation for Poultry Farming
The success of a poultry operation now depends as much on environmental stability as it does on genetics and feed. From temperature to air movement and energy to water use, every variable is being measured, managed and optimized for both performance and sustainability. Recent years have seen a strong shift toward ‘precision climate control.’ Automated ventilation and cooling systems are being fine-tuned to respond to ambient conditions and flock density, as well as bird age. At the same time, attention is shifting toward resource conservation and waste-to-value innovation. Water-recycling systems, biosecure layouts and real-time monitoring are improving efficiency while supporting regulatory compliance. Complementing this evolution in farm environments is the growing adoption of organic phosphate solutions. These compounds, derived from sustainable and bioavailable sources such as plant extracts and organic byproducts, are improving nutrient absorption, gut health in farm animals and feed efficiency, while reducing phosphorus waste. Driven by these trends, the feed phosphate market is expected to reach $3.52 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6 percent. And the global poultry environmental control system market is projected to reach $4.8 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.5 percent. This edition of Agri Business Review explores the latest innovations transforming modern poultry production. It features a thought-provoking article by Rich Burres, Director of Ag Sustainability at Lamb Weston and Enrique Leon, AI Enterprise Architect at American Sugar Refining Inc. We also bring you the stories of the leading companies providing excellence in poultry farm environmental control and organic phosphate solutions. A noteworthy story is that of AEI. This well-established company combines technology, care and insight to make farms more efficient, animals healthier and daily work more manageable for farmers. In this edition highlighting the leading innovations and advancements shaping poultry farming in 2025, we hope you gain valuable insights to strengthen your operations and sustainability initiatives.
