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Welcome to Garden of the King, a family
owned farm located in Lenox, Michigan.
Here we raise Southdown Babydoll sheep, sell farm fresh eggs,
produce delicious gourmet Hagafen wine jelly, sell wool products
created from the cashmere-like wool from the Babydoll sheep,
sell roving and batting, meat lambs, goats, hand crafted
Menorahs, and much more. Please stroll through our list of
products, and contact us if you have any questions or special
These delightful critters are refrigerator magnets and door
hangings, stuffed with wool from the
Babydoll sheep and are scented to bring a wonderful, lasting
aroma to your kitchen. $5.00 ea.
Experience the wonderful gourmet taste of this homemade wine
jelly. The four varieties are Concord, Burgundy, Cream White
Concord, and Cabernet Sauvignon. $5.00 ea. 8oz. jar
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We are highly engaged in offering the wide range of Gumboot which is used in food processing plants for the purpose of maintaining minimum required standards of hygiene. This is effectively used for the purpose of the toe of wearers from the damages caused by the mud and grimes of mines. Gumboot is available in huge varieties such as Fortune Forever-13 Gumboot, Fortune Winner-10, Aqua-mate Gumboot, Fortune Jumbo-14, and much more. This is used in chemical industries for the purpose of protecting the wearers from damage caused by the chemical spills. The protection of the wearers from water and mud in agriculture and horticulture works can be effectively done by using this product.
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Utilising the energies of the Earth, the Sun and the Cosmos, the DPE Agriculture triggers a dramatic change in plant growth rates and crop yields. Typically, it can be expected to produce 50% more plant growth and a 200% increase in crop yields (please do your planning on a 50% increase in yield and treat the rest as a bonus), whilst doing this with no fertiliser and no pesticides. Further, it will extend the growing season, which in some cases will enable two crops per season. Additionally, plants will grow with about 50% less water.
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Thursday, 19 November 2020
Friday, 23 October 2020
Thanks to Greenwell's Tree Surgeons (Stuart Rimmington) for this great pile of wood chip. It is heaped up and decomposing ready for application in the spring. We very much need this as it locks in the winter moisture in the ground and reduces the need for watering.
Thanks to the team....Lorna, Stephen and Philip.
Monday, 12 October 2020
We’ve finished harvesting our apples. It was a moderate crop this year after our winter moth caterpillar infestation but not too bad in the end. We were able to offer the apples to the wider community this year as due to Covid restrictions we were sadly not able to host our annual Harvest and Apple Tasting Day. The apples have been enjoyed by many, including a class from St Peter’s School. The pears were virtually absent this year…..but hopefully we’ll do better in 2021.
We’re starting our autumn tidy with hedge cutting and bramble bashing on the list. In the next few months we’ll be apply the sticky glue bands to catch the female winter moths as they migrate in the spring up into the branches to lay their eggs. We are also going to try a winter spray to make sure we start the year with clean trees.
Do continue to visit the Orchard during the autumn and winter….it remains a beautiful and special place at all times of the year.
Also do have a look to see if you can find our special new game….suitable for all the family.
Monday, 13 April 2020
Sunday, 5 April 2020
Thursday, 20 February 2020
- Weeding each tree site
- Adding feed (fish blood and bone)
- Manure to Ashmead's Kernal and Pixie
- Topping up the mulch to each site
- Checking the stakes and the new supports
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Description: Cashew (Anacardium Occidentale L.) is a tree crop of considerable economic importance to Nigeria and other tropical countries. Apart from being a source of useful products and byproducts for food, medicinal and industrial applications, cashew gives also a useful shade, while ornamental and alley trees are suitable for the control of soil erosion, particularly for the protection of watersheds and dams.
Harvest: Cashew nut setting begins in the middle of dry season, while harvesting takes place mainly in February or March. The entire harvest period occupies about 16 weeks. In the Eastern and Western parts of the country, where quality cashew nuts are grown, nuts are allowed to drop to the ground before they are collected. This practice ensures that only ripe nuts are collected. Nuts normally fall to the ground with their apples attached; the two are normally separated by a twisting action during collection. The remnants of the apple flash adhering to the nuts are removed with a sharp knife. After picking, the nuts are dried in the sun for 2 to 3 days, to reduce their moisture content to about 12 %. Properly dried nuts are packed in jute bags and can be kept for 6 to 10 months if stored in suitable condition.
Locations: Major cashew growing areas in Nigeria are, by order of importance: Enugu, Abia, Imo, Anambra, Ebonyi and Cross River States in the eastern part of the country; Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti and Ogun States in the Western part, as well as Kwara, Kogi, Nassarawa, Benue, Taraba, Niger and FCT in the Middle Belt and also Sokoto and Kebbi States in the North West part of the country. The majority of export quality nuts come from the Western and Eastern parts of the country.
Specification: According to SGS (quality inspectors), the standard for raw cashew nuts, unshelled, is specified as follows:
- Nut count 180-200 per kg
- Moisture content 8-10% max
iii. Defective nuts 15% max
- Float Rate 18% max
- Admixture 0.25% max
- Foreign matter 0.25% max
vii. KoR, or shelling out-turn 48-50 Ibs/bag
Uses: Cashew nut is a popular snack, and its rich flavor means that it is often eaten on its own, lightly salted or sugared. In addition to this, cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL), a by-product of processing cashew, is mostly composed of anacardic acids. These acids have been used effectively against tooth abscesses due to their lethality to bacteria.
Export market: The major buyers of cashew nut from Nigeria are mainly India and Singapore. Smaller percentage goes to Europe.
Export price: The export Free on Board (FOB) price of raw cashew nut varies from about USD 900-1300/MT. However, when an exporter adds value to this product by processing it into kernels, the FOB price could quadruple that of raw cashew nut.
Local price: The local price per metric tonne MT for raw cashew nuts delivered EXW Lagos (delivered in Lagos) varies from NGN250,000.00 during the peak season to about NGN350,000.00 at the off season.
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https://tuoterengas.com/my-6-year-old-has-started-wetting-the-bed-again-how-your-old-carrot-peels-and-apple-cores-can-make-you-healthier-and-be-kind-to-the-planet-too/
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How Your Old Carrot Peels and Apple Cores Can Make You Healthier and Be Kind to the Planet Too
You might think that throwing your carrot peels and apple cores in the trash has no effect because they will rot anyway. But even natural plant material can last for years when sealed in a plastic bag and thrown into a landfill.
As a great example of community responsibility, the city of Seattle, WA offers free compost bins to all residents. This keeps over 800 million pounds of trash out of their landfill! Not only can you divert your own kitchen waste from the dump, but you can create nutrient-rich humus for your own garden, whether it’s an acre or an old wine barrel on your patio.
Why should I COMPOST?
o More than 21 million tons of food waste is generated each year in the US. If this were composted, the greenhouse gases saved would be the equivalent of taking over 2 million cars off the roads.
o You will put valuable nutrients back into the soil and your garden will be healthier and your vegetables will be more nutritious for you and your family.
o You save money by not having to buy garden soil and mulching materials, and that saves the energy to transport these products to your store and to your yard.
WHAT IS COMPOST?
When organic matter such as leaves, vegetable scraps, compost, and garden waste decompose in a controlled environment (your compost bin), a rich and fertile humus is created that improves and fertilizes your garden soil.
Your plants are much healthier because:
o nutrition is added
o drainage is greatly improved, if your soil has a lot of clay
o if your soil is sandy, the compost helps it retain water
If your compost pile is cool, worms and insects will find their way into it and help turn your waste into food for your garden. But it helps to correct the conditions. Give these friendly critters plenty of air, water and food, and they’ll become your garden’s best friends.
IS COMMERCIAL COMPOST THE SAME AS “HOME MADE”?
Home compost is better for microbes and nutrient diversity, but bagged compost provides organic matter and some microbes. Note that compost may be mostly water by weight.
If you have a large garden where the soil needs extra nutrients, you may want to buy inexpensive bags of compost or bulk compost from a local commercial composter, then add your own compost as needed. .
If you are buying compost, keep in mind that there are no regulatory requirements for labeling compost in bags. Grade A compost sewage sludge is probably the safest, as it is the only type of compost that must be tested for heavy metals and pathogens before being approved for sale to the public. Feedlot compost is much less dangerous from a pathogen point of view, as no testing is required.
WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE ENOUGH SPACE?
Even if you only have a small apartment balcony or back porch, you can compost in a plastic bin (about 18 gallon size or larger). Drill or punch holes about an inch or two apart on both sides, in the bottom and in the top. Place it inside another slightly larger and shallower bin (the ones under the bed bins work well for this). Place some rocks or bricks between the two so there is room for air to flow. Add to your trash, and shake the bin every couple of days. If you have room for two, you can add to one for several months, then stop adding and start on the second. Continue to shake it occasionally until it is brown, crisp and earthy. You can use this fertilizer for small balcony plants, or even your house plants, if you don’t have space for a large garden.
WHAT WILL BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE THE COMPOSITE?
For good quality compost, mix materials that are high in nitrogen (such as clover, fresh grass clippings) and those that are high in carbon (such as dried leaves and straw). Moisture is provided by water, and fresh kitchen scraps, but you may need to add water to keep it moist. Turning or mixing the can often provides oxygen.
Your compost needs to breathe:
Without enough air, your compost pile will decay, but more slowly…and it will smell much more! So make sure you have plenty of room for air in your trunk. Straw works well to keep the pile from sloshing down. If you don’t have access to straw, make sure you break up any clumps and try to turn it with a spade or garden fork regularly to spread it out.
Your compost needs to drink:
You want just enough moisture to slightly cover every grain in your pile, providing the ideal environment for thirsty microbes. It should be as damp as a towel that has been thrown out. Wetter than this and it starts to smell. Your kitchen waste is usually moist enough, but if you are adding dry leaves from your garden you may want to moisten them slightly. If your lot is exposed to the elements, cover it with a tarp in rainy weather. Too much humidity can cause the temperature to drop inside the crate and make it smell. Not enough moisture prevents the tree from heating up and slowing down the decay process. Check the moisture level of your compost heap every week and change it if necessary. Add water to increase humidity, or add dry matter to dry it out.
Your compost must eat:
Your friendly compost bugs have two food groups… and it’s always best to mix the two if you can:
o Browns (Dry) – These materials are high in carbon and include straw, dry leaves, wood chips or ash, coconut shells, pine needles, vegetable stems and shredded cardboard or newspaper (avoid colored paper and ink). You may want to clean these up a bit as you add them to your compost pile.
o Greens (Wet) – These are high in nitrogen and include kitchen fruit and vegetable waste, green leaves and grass clippings, tea bags, coffee grounds, and even seaweed. Horse manure is good, but it is better if it is well aged. Check at a local stable.
Your compost must be warm:
If you live in a cold climate, your composting machine will most likely be on all winter. It will be in good shape as soon as the spring heat starts to warm it again. Compost does not need to be hot – 50% Fahrenheit is fine.
You may be considering a hot composter (110 to 160 degrees F), since the heat produces compost quickly (in weeks rather than months), and kills most seeds and plant diseases. However, studies have shown that compost made at high temperatures has less ability to suppress diseases in the soil. High heat can kill the beneficial bacteria necessary to suppress disease.
A LOT OF COMBAT
o Fresh and dry balance: Compost piles with a balance of one part fresh to two parts dry material break down the fastest. Place one packet of fresh material in the garden and place two bags of dry material over it. Then mix them together.
o Size: Compost piles that are at least 3 cubic feet (3 ft. x 3 ft. x 3 ft.) heat up faster and break down faster.
o Start your compost pile: If you are just starting your compost pile, add a handful of high quality garden soil to help start microbial activity in your compost pile.
o Mixing: If possible, mix the compost once a week to move material from the outside of the pile into it. This keeps the pile from compacting. (compression reduces air flow and slows down decomposition)
o Smell?: Healthy compost smells sweet – if your soil smells, it’s too wet. Turn it more often and add more dry matter to dry it out. When your compost is too wet, it deprives your pile of oxygen – which slows down the decomposition process and encourages anaerobic micro-organisms to thrive… increasing the stink! It may also smell bad if there is too much garden debris or kitchen waste in your mix. Bury it deep into the compost and add more dry matter.
o When it is ready: The compost should be dark brown, with an earthy smell, and soft to the touch. Compost at the bottom of the pile usually “finishes” first. You will know your compost is ready and ready to use when it no longer heats up and the original ingredients are unrecognizable. This usually takes 6 to 12 months.
o Nothing is happening!: If you notice that nothing is happening, you may need to add more nitrogen, water or air. Cold compost can take a year or more to decompose depending on the materials in the pile and the conditions.
o The compost pile is too hot: If your compost pile is too hot, you may have too much nitrogen. Add a little more carbon material to reduce the heating. A bad smell can also indicate too much nitrogen.
o It attracts flies and insects: Adding kitchen waste can attract insects. To prevent this problem, make a hole in the middle of the hill and bury the trash. Don’t forget… don’t add meat scraps or any animal matter, pet manure, diseased plant matter, herbs, fat or oil, or dairy products.
o Can I use fresh compost?: Don’t. This could burn your plants. Make sure that compost (NOT dog or cat feces) is very old before it goes into your garden.
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There are numerous positive aspects to pursuing hemp as an industrial crop. For considerably too long, hemp has been suppressed, and while it prospers in many other countries, the United States refuses to embrace this remarkable plant. Since of the United States strong influence in the entire world, its procedures influence numerous other countries, and regrettably this is the situation with hemp. If the United States and the intercontinental local community would fully embrace hemp, this world could change in innovative techniques.
The very first great issue about hemp is its abundance and renewability. You can increase upwards of ten tons of hemp on just one acre of land, and it only requires 4 months to produce this amount. No other crop comes shut to these kinds of data. Also, hemp is in fact great for the soil and does not drain it, making it a fantastic soil builder for crop rotation. There is bulk cbd oil of hemp, just as there is no lack of the makes use of for it.
A revitalized hemp business would create tens of millions of work and spark a having difficulties economy. The likely for hemp sector is limitless. You can make hemp paint, hemp rope, hemp foods, hemp constructing supplies, hemp fuel… the employs go on and on. With this new supply of products, firms would emerge that would uncover new and a lot more effective makes use of for hemp. Some industries would be hurt by hemp current as a competitor, but that is simply since hemp is much better than several other supplies, and why ought to we keep back again one thing excellent since it would eliminate one thing significantly less great? Isn’t really employing hemp the extremely definition of free of charge marketing competitors? They in no way said keep back again planes since they would put trains out of organization sometimes, one thing requirements to die for something better to take its area.
Eventually, the net gains from hemp would far outweigh the costs. A lot of a lot more work would be designed than dropped, and as said, people that are dropped are due to the fact those industries are inferior. Far more importantly, completely embracing hemp will consequence in a cleaner, greener economy that could result in reversing the greenhouse influence and conserving the world (when hemp grows, it eliminates substantial amounts of CO2 from the ambiance). With all the extraordinary benefits that can be received from growing hemp, it is horrifying to feel that we deny ourselves these kinds of fortune due to the fact the THC-laden version of hemp transpires to be an “intoxicant”, and a miraculously medicinal one at that.
One particular day, the planet will appear again at the period of hemp Prohibition, and weep at what was misplaced and what could have been. This statement applies far more to the medicinal facet of hashish, but everything that has been ruined is actually awful.
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To secure soil quality, different types of fertiliser are used to provide nutrients to the soil and fertilise the crops. Plant by-products and crop-residues can directly be used as plant fertiliser. However, by-products can also be fed to farm animals to produce animal-sourced food for humans, and subsequently recycle the animal and human excreta back to the soil.
The potential of nutrient application
Although recycling by-products and crop residues as fertilisers is a condition and not an option for a circular food system, there are some challenges related to the use of organic instead of mineral fertilisers. Unlike mineral fertilisers, nutrients in organic fertilisers can only be taken up by the roots after the organic material has mineralised. Mineralisation occurs throughout the year, not only in the growing season. Nutrient release from organic material, therefore, might be poorly synchronised with crop demand, increasing the risk of losses. Moreover, the composition of organic fertilisers, certainly unprocessed ones, is highly variable across farms and seasons, and as such, does not always match the requirements of the plants, which also results in risks of losses. Finally, nutrients are highly diluted in organic fertilisers and are only available in fixed ratios, which may not necessarily match crop requirements, and/or might be contaminated.
At the same time, we know that by-products and crop residues do not bring new nutrients into the food system, and that zero-emission agriculture is unrealistic, implying that additional nutrients from industrial processing or biological fixation compensate for losses and are needed to sustain the food system. Using the CiFoS model we will assess the potential of different types of fertiliser in a circular food system to feed the soil and fertilise the crops, while minimising the impact on our planet’s boundaries.
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Surround yourself with style while savoring the warm hospitality of Tuscany. Discover the authentic feel of the Tuscany countryside.
Your holidays "Under the Tuscan sun", book your stay in this Chianti relais, a Chianti resort with spa in the heart of Tuscany. This fascinating accommodation, consisting in several cottages and country houses dating back to the Renaissance era was originally a small village composed of a barn, a farmhouse and an oil mill. It was a typical farm of Tuscany, a vocation kept along the centuries and renewed every year in the olive season. With 2500 olive trees, Moraiolo, Leccino and Frantoiano cultivars, the relais produces a high quality organic extra virgin olive oil.
The pressing activity inside the oil mill was present until the '80s. Today the olives are harvested by hand between the end of October and that of November, the cold pressing takes place within 24 hours of harvesting, to guarantee a fresh product without any alteration, a pure organic olive "juice", which is sold to all guests who request it.
Even the vegetable garden and orchard, completed by the citrus grove, are a solid link with the past: the products we elaborate and cook in recipes and preparations are exclusively "farm to table" and often come directly from our gardens. Our goal is to enhance traditions and respect Nature by discovering and understanding our land carefully, and that's why we want to get people in a closer contact with the environment of our region, tasting wine, honey and olive oil and also visiting the charming hilltop towns (such as Panzano, Radda and Greve).
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Dr Onu, who revealed the new discovery at a press conference in Abuja Friday 27 May, said the new pesticide will solve the problem of tomato shortage being experienced by Nigerians.
The new pesticide is very effective against ‘tuta absoluta’ otherwise known as ‘Tomato Ebola’ and it will soon be released to the farmers, according to the minister, who did not give the name of the pesticide.
“…And very recently the nation woke up to hear a pest ravaged our tomato farms in many parts of the country. We as a nation recorded a lot of losses and as a result of that our factories were unable to get enough supply of tomatoes and had to shut down. Fortunately for us, a new pesticide has just been developed by the National Research Institute for Chemical Technology (NARICT), Zaria. It is very effective against the new tomato pest, by name Tuta absoluta,” Dr Onu said.
He commended the NARICT scientists for coming up with the new solution, saying the institute has saved the country billions of naira which would have been used to import pesticides from abroad.
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After shivering in my pajamas when I let the dogs out this morning, I wore my winter coat and boots when I went out to do my backyard chores. I had to break through a sheet of ice with the end of the hose to fill the water troughs in the sheepyard. The sheep snuggled together out of the sharp wind in the lean-to barn and the cow stood out in the pasture, the wind ruffling her starting-to-get-shaggy black fur. (Is it called fur on a cow? Her hide?)
Dodge, our merino ram, is in with the ewes. For the last few weeks, he had been pacing the fence line that separated him from the girls, sticking his nose in the air and curling his upper lip in an Elvis-like way. Hopefully, he'll do the same job he did last year, and we'll have lambs in late March. Last fall, when we put him in with our four merino ewes, we never saw him actually "get down to business" and when spring rolled around we weren't actually sure if all or even any of our ewes were pregnant. We had bought our Border Leicester, Phyllis, in January, already bred at the farm she came from. So we knew we would be having at least one lamb. And then we got six. Each of our four merino ewes had lambs, and Margaret had twins. So Dodge earned his keep on the farm. We're hoping he'll do the same this year.
The best thing about moving to the country and living on a couple acres with gardens and animals has been the connection to the seasons, the changing weather, and the end and renewal of new life. I have been brought closer to the earth, the soil that sustains our vegetable garden and our cornfield, the pasture grasses that feed our sheep, the sunshine and the wind that dried my clothes this summer, and the growing seasons that affect Joey's livelihood. Never in the suburbs were our lives so intertwined with nature. We make decisions based on the weather, our lives revolve around animal's reproductive calendars, and today I went to work with mud (or maybe sheep poo) on my jeans where I wiped my hand after giving the sheep water.
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Produce grown veganically is produced in adherence to even stricter standards than organic produce. No broad spectrum pesticides means less damage to beneficial insects and no animal byproducts reduces our environmental impact significantly
Produce grown organically does not have any chemical pesticides or fertilizers applied to it. This results in much less health risks to the consumer and the producer. Organic food has also shown to be more nutrient dense and have a much lower environmental impact
We are excited to offer CSA boxes of exclusively grown veganic produce delivered to a drop off point near you! Boxes will include a great variety of healthful, fresh, organically grown vegetables. Click on the button below to learn more about how you can directly support veganic agriculture and have healthful, fresh local produce delivered to your town today!
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http://ruvr.co.uk/2013_02_28/EU-ban-bee-threat-farm-chemicals/
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For every jar of honey produced, bees have to fly fifty thousand miles and collect nectar from around four million flowers. And it’s on these journeys that bees are in danger of picking up deadly pesticides.
Neonicotinoids pesticide powder is spread onto crop seeds like sunflowers. The risk to bees occurs when it flies to the flowering crop to collect the contaminated pollen.
The bee subsequently absorbs the neonicotinoids and as recent evidence suggests, loses its way and dies.
According to the European Food Safety Authority, the decline in the bee population can be linked with the on-going use of neonicotiniods pesticides.
The European Commission is proposing to temporarily restrict some of the neonicotinoid pesticides. France, Germany and Spain is said to support the move, but the UK wants to wait for more scientific studies.
According to the Department for Food and Rural Affairs, any decision made about neonicotiniods should be based on scientific evidence and the Government is currently waiting on results of field studies carried out by the Food and Environment Research Agency, FERA.
Meanwhile Environmental groups are battling with international chemical companies for the use of the pesticides to be banned.
Dr David Gibbon is from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds who is pledging their support of the ban.
"The RSPB has been concerned about the impact of neonicotinoids for some time and the evidence has risen dramatically on the negative effects on bumble bees which get intoxicated by these pesticides and literally lose their way and die".
Keith Tyrell is the director of pesticide action network UK, and explains the effect neonicotinoids are having on bees: "These pesticides are a new class of pesticides and since they’ve been introduced we’ve seen a massive collapse of the population of bees around the world".
Keith Tyrell says the UK must pay attention to the mounting evidence against the pesticides and not delay in supporting the ban.
"I’m amazed Owen Patterson is taking this stance as the evidence is really mounting up".
According to the British Bee Keeping Association around 70% of British crops are dependent on bees. It was once said that if bees disappeared off the face of the earth, man would have only four years to live.
EU Member States are set to debate the use of neonicotinoids and vote on whether the pesticides should be temporarily restricted or not on the 15th March to help bees survive.
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Plant varieties are a factor supporting the success of the agricultural sector development. As a result of infusion in the field of technology, plant varieties are granted patent protection for plant varieties Latin America. In the field of agriculture in Latin America is one of the fields that can be developed as a means to be actively involved in international trade, considering that agricultural products are export raw materials that are very much needed in various countries.
This will happen if all components of society are united in agriculture that is resilient and capable of competing with other countries' agricultural products both in terms of quality and price. Plant varieties are not present and are born just like that researchers in the field have spent months or even years in laboratories to find the desired variety of plants in time, costs have also been sacrificed. All of us agree that the finding of plant varieties is the result of human thought which requires intellectual intelligence, therefore it is appropriate if the rights of the invention are protected as intellectual property rights. Plant variety protection is a special protection for plant varieties Latin America provided by the State. In this case, it is represented by the government and its implementation is carried out by the office of plant variety protection against plant virietas produced by plant breeders through plant breeding activities.
The right to protect plant varieties is a special right granted by the State to the breeder or holder of the right to protect the variety of the results of his breeding or to give approval to other people or legal entities to use it for a certain period of time. Plant varieties that can be given include varieties of plant species or species that are new, unique, stable, and named. When the varieties have been granted as your IP, then it will be easy to grow the business. The patent for the variety is just an initial stage in developing agriculture and how it will affect your success. That is why nobody will disagree when you have idea to hire IP lawyer and they are the expert in handling plant varieties Latin America
. The reason why you have to hire from Latin America is that you live there and you need company or someone who knows the tiniest and simplest way to get your right fulfilled by state. There is no reason not to protect your plant variety.
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Dubai:United Arab Emirates may lose the right to host next year's ICC World Cup Qualifiers as the Dubai Sports City is yet to secure permission for importing soils from various cricketing nations to replicate batting conditions in its grounds here.
DSC proposed to import native soils from various cricketing nations for its academy cricket fields, but the ambitious plan appears to be backfiring, owing to delays in securing import permission.
"We are trying to take a cutting edge approach to the cricket facilities, in terms of importing soil. We have the Pakistani soil, but it has taken us a long time to get the permit for the Australian soil. That has just now been approved," Macky Dudhia, the general manager for sports business at DSC told Abu Dhabi's The National newspaper.
"Whether we got the soil on time was touch and go, as well as having all the grass growing properly. We felt that to do all that by April might be a big challenge. We don't want a situation where the soil came in late and the grass wasn't ready."
This means some of the pitches would not be ready in time for the tournament and if that happens, next April's 12-team qualifiers, which will decide the final four places for the 2011 World Cup, could be moved to another country, the newspaper reported.
Reports say that the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) has lodged a request with the ICC to postpone the event until the final quarter of 2009; however, ICC has refused to comment until it had reached a decision.
The original plan is to host the tournament on six grass venues. While Sharjah Cricket Stadium, the Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi and the Al Dhaid Cricket Village are all functioning, the academy ovals at DSC are not.
The main 25,000-seater stadium is almost certain to be ready by January, but DSC has only just secured the permit to import soil from Australia for the outside grounds.
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by Gill Chaplin
The garden surrounds the house Behind is the flower garden with purple irises White blossom on the apple trees Vines growing on the pagoda Flowers in beds surround the steep lawn. Yellows and oranges. A flower that only opens in the evening. Hydrangeas in beds beside the house. Plants climb the trellis at the end. Through a gate with an arch over it Is the vegetable garden. Hens are in a house nearby. The garden slopes down the mountainside Vegetables are planted in well-ordered rows. Salad as well. Lines of tomatoes. All the plants are green at the moment Waiting for the crop which will be taken to the kitchen And appear arranged decoratively on plates. Fruit bushes where berries will be gathered. Strawberries, raspberries and black currants. Just as colourful and changing with the seasons Producing flowers - orange, yellow and red.
Copyright © 2020 Gill Chaplin
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Tania and Steve Walter are organic farmers in the North West of Victoria.
Their farm in Marnoo embraces cutting edge biodynamic farming, producing nutrient rich lentils, peas,barley, spelt and oats.
They enrich and nurture the soils with their organic farming principles, and encourage healthier environments and products in their approach.
My range of oatcakes feature oats from this property, and the spelt flour in the Rosemary Wheatens is also grown here.
It is so inspiring to know this couple and have witnessed first hand their dedication to the farm. I love telling customers in particular about the Spelt Grain Oatcakes which feature flour and oats grown from the same property.
Eric of Go Just Nuts has a 6 hectare farm in the Mallee town of Nangiloc.
Here he grows crops of citrus, avocado and pistachios.
Eric supplies me with tangelos, blood oranges, mandarins and lemons for my cordial range.
He has an infectious personality and you often catch him joking about with his market customers in his orange wig!
Its definitely happy fruit that goes into my cordials!
The Mount Zero Olive Grove is located adjacent to the Grampians National Park, in Western Victoria. It is owned and managed by Neil and Jane Seymour, who have been producing for the last 20 years.
In addition to harvesting olives, Neil and Jane have nurtured a relationship with the local aboriginals and share a salt harvesting process of the nearby pink lake .
Pink Lake Salt
50km from the Mount Zero Olive grove at Dimboola is a large pink salt lake. The lake is fed by natural salt aquifers and each summer dries to reveal a bed of salmon pink salt. Mount Zero and the lake’s traditional owners, the Barengi Gadjin Land Council, have been working together to hand harvest a small amount of salt from the lake each year.
An analysis of the salt tells us that it is a concentrated store of natural mineral nutrients, rich in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sulphur, iron, manganese, zinc and copper as well as being rich in beta carotene. This complexity of minerals, provides a complex, well rounded flavour – dissimilar to many sharp refined salts.
Mount Zero Pink Lake Salt is a natural product which varies in pigment from wet to dry. The local provenance of the salt, along with the hand harvesting & natural sun drying and most importantly the salts beautiful flavour and colour are a key fit with Mount Zero’s core principles of regionalism, sustainability and quality. The Stir Crazy range of products are made with this fine grade of Pink Lake Salt.
Lisadurne Hill is a family run farm established in Rushworth in the 1870’s.
Proudly operated by Russ and Tina Knight, they grow a sustainable range of high quality olives for oil production and table olives.
The farm proudly boasts 27,000 olive trees and produces award winning olive oils.
My cracker range features the Hill Paddock Blend XVOO, which creates a supple and velvet dough to work with.
The resulting flavour of the baked bark breads and crisps is delicious.
The boys at Pacdon Park are renowned for their range of British smallgoods, made with an emphasis on quality, care and locally grown produce. Originally from Lancashire in the UK, they have developed what was once a disused dairy at Pacdon Farm, Bunaloo, into a thriving little business based on old fashioned methods and embracing slow food principles.They specialise in pork products, and have a wonderfully tasting range of hand fashioned sausages, cured bacons, traditional pork pies and black pudding.
Based in Moama, they distribute their goods to many high end outlets and are regular attendants at many local farmer’s markets. They take pride in their business ethics of all natural products, utilising green energy and recycling as much as possible.
The Traditional Scottish Oatcake has the decadent addition of Pacdon rendered pork lard. The lard is a free range dry rendered product with no added water, additives or preservatives. This gives the oatcake a wonderful texture and a true oatcake taste!
Stoney Creek was founded in 1992 by Fred and Coral Davies, situated near Talbot in central Victoria. They foster sustainable farming and produce organic flaxseed and flaxseed meal.
Flaxseed, or Linseed is one of the world’s oldest known cultivated plants. It was first used by ancient societies as medicine to reduce swelling, soothe skin conditions and relieve constipation. But in modern times, the small seed has been praised as an important part of a healthy, balanced diet by researchers due to its high source of fibre, essential oils and lignans.
Flaxseeds are a rich source of both soluble and insoluble fibre, protein, and the Omega 3, Omega 6 and Omega 9 fats, and for strong antioxidant benefits from their high lignan content.
The Stoney Creek Golden Flax seed features in the Gluten Free Flax and Almond Cracker.
John Winkels produces a wonderful range of honey and beeswax candles from his farm on the Mornington Peninsula.
He has been running the farm for 13 years and now leads a team of beekeepers producing honey throughout Victoria and New South Wales
The Local Flora honey is used in the Falafel Spice Crisps and Rosemary and Spice Wheaten Crackers.
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- (of a plant) put out shoots；grow (plant shoots or hair)
- a shoot of a plant；young shoots, especially of alfalfa, mung beans, or soybeans, eaten as a vegetable.
noun: sprout, plural noun: sprouts
- 1. (of a plant) put out shoots the weeds begin to sprout 同義詞
- ▪ grow (plant shoots or hair) many black cats sprout a few white hairs 同義詞
- ▪ (of a plant, flower, or hair) start to grow; spring up crocuses sprouted up from the grass 同義詞
- ▪ appear or develop suddenly and in large numbers plush new hotels are sprouting up everywhere
- 1. a shoot of a plant the flower pots are full of green sprouts
- ▪ young shoots, especially of alfalfa, mung beans, or soybeans, eaten as a vegetable.
- 2. short for Brussels sprout
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Guaranteed to Grow!
Approx. 400 seeds, Net wt. 490 mg.
Packet Dimensions: 6 1/2" x 4"
Rocky Mountain Bouquet Where to Grow it: All regions. Sun/Shade Full sun. How to Grow it: Spring or late Fall in cold climates, early Fall in mild climates. Prepare soil, cover seed to 1/8" depth, moisten lightly until rains fall. Seed will sprout in Spring. Etc: Delighting the eye with beauty and color, these wildflowers bring to your garden the natural wonders that are Colorado. Wild Blue Flax (Linum lewisii perennial) with its delicate sky-blue flowers, the graceful Aspen Daisy (Erigeron speciosus perennial) with fine, lavender petals and Indian Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata perennial) whose gorgeous orange-red to canary yellow flower heads complete this vivid bouquet.
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https://viparspectraled.ca/collections/pro-series/products/viparspectra%C2%AE-p2500-full-spectrum-led-grow-light-built-in-dimmer-infrared-included
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【NEW DIODE LAYOUT】Consists with more scientifically diodes distribution to ensure more uniform PAR map and deeper canopy penetration to maximize plant yields.
【DAISY CHAIN FUNCTION】Daisy chain function allows you to connect up to 20pcs P2500 grow lights for your commercial growing, horizontal and vertical farming, greenhouse planting and hydroponics etc.
【LOWER RUNNING COST】P2500 LED grow light has adopted the newest SMD LED Technology, providing high PAR output, high energy efficiency and stronger light output. Achieve greater yield while saving you on energy costs!
【DIMMER FUNCTION】An added dimmer knob is featured to manipulate the brightness level of the light, allowing flexibility to obtain perfect growth performance for each growing phase.
【OPTIMAL FULL SPECTRUM LIGHT】Consists of 660nm of red light,3000K and 5000K of the white light spectrum and IR 730 light, provides plants in all stages from veg to flower with everything they need in the natural sunlight.
【SUPERIOR HEAT DISSIPATION】Designed for durability. Silent fanless design. Built-in large areas of solid aluminum heat sinks, essential for heat dissipation while ensuring long lifespan of the light.
【Coverage Area】Actual power draw is 250W. Perfect for 4'x3' vegetative coverage at 18" and 4'x2' flowering coverage at 15.5". Remember to properly adjust the height and brightness accordingly to your plants desired level for optimal growth.
【WORRY-FREE WARRANTY】2-year warranty and 30-day money-back guarantee.
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https://www.chinadryingmachine.com/use-heat-pump-food-dryer/hemp-drying-machine.html
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Industrial Large Capacity Hemp Dryer Machine - Food dehydrator
The advantages of hemp drying oven
1. Retention of potency: Cannabinoids can be completely retained during the drying process without affecting potency and quality.
2. Retain the appearance and aroma: Under medium and low temperature, it can be cured and retain the appearance and aroma of hemp.
3. Extend the shelf life: the dried cannabis will not be moldy, and the cannabis can be stored for up to two years without losing its effect.
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http://geotechfoundation.com/preventative-maintenance/maintenance-seasonal-weather-patterns/
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Seasonal Weather Patterns
Seasonal weather patterns have a dramatic impact on the health of your foundation. Spring and autumn, on average, have more rainfall than summer and winter (see rain chart below). Also keep in mind that in the summer the warm air can hold more moisture (humidity) and therefore less moisture on the ground. In winter, the air can hold less water so more water is on the ground.
This is why your skin feels dry and your lips get chapped in the winter, because there is less moisture in the cold air to re-hydrate your skin. Because the weather in our area is constantly in flux you should factor it in when developing a customized irrigation schedule.
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oaxaca x otto 10 seeds regs also comes with a 10 pack FUERTE= oaxaca x otto.. (yes 20 seeds total!)
otto= donating male cbd. Vigorous even in extreme arid climates and consistently averages between 10 to 12% CBD. Over all a extremely versatile plants with unique attributes. Nose is heavy hops based with a sweet floral back end.
oacaca Originally labeled as the working man smoke this land race variety that always brings a Spring to your step. With a nose that smells of rotten mangoes around a horse corral this variety is always a standout amongst the group. Extremely mold resistant and with unbeatable resilience for all biological and environmental pressures. One of the oldest varieties held in house by granite country genetics…
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With the threat of Covid-19, everyone is advised to stay home. This isolation paved way for many of us to have time for new hobbies and other creative pursuits.
One of the most popular both offline and online is gardening. The #plantitos and #plantitas will lead you to different social media groups and communities, where people are sharing ideas, plants, and tips where to find gardening tools.
But gardening is more than a trend, though. Growing plants at home, especially fruit-bearing ones and vegetables, have social and environmental benefits.
To help get more people interested in gardening and raise awareness on food security, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and the Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI) have co-produced a web series called Kalye Mabunga.
This online shows tackles a wide array of gardening topics such as herbs that thrive in an urban setting, garden maintenance, and recycling used materials into gardening supplies.
Here are some young gardeners who have learned a thing or two from this show and shared what benefits they are reaping from this new found hobby.
1. Urban farmers have a steady source of food
Michelle Gatdula says food security was a factor when she got into urban farming in 2016. “The garden-to-table approach has been great for me and my family, because we literally have an unlimited supply of fresh fruits and veggies all the time,” the Manila-based HR manager says. Gatdula is also into ornamental plants, and slowly built an “indoor jungle” when the lockdown was declared last March.
2. You can ensure the quality of produce by growing your own food
One downside with mass-produced crops is that they can contain chemicals to prolong shelf life while in supermarkets. This is among the reasons why Charlie Desales of Antipolo City grows his own organic lettuce, pechay, arugula, kinchay, kale, tomato, peppers, eggplant, and cucumber at home.
“I prefer to have our own supply of vegetables because I can be sure it is clean, with no pesticides that could harm both our bodies and the environment,” he explained. A marine resource consultant, Charlie is into aquaponics, a type of gardening wherein one can grow plants in water medium.
3. You build a sense of responsibility
JM Banzuela of Kawit, Cavite says being a plantita entails hard work, which can result to both success and failures. “Even though some of my produce don’t survive, that’s how I learned to get better,” she quips. “It never ceases to amaze me how, from tiny seeds, I’d see my plants grow bigger and bigger every day. I find a sense of fulfillment in that.”
4. You can earn money from gardening
Marie Claire Hernandez of Calamba, Laguna turned her succulents-collecting hobby into a business. “I started buying and selling at first, then I got into propagating,” she says. Providentially, the boost in plant collection during the pandemic has helped her sustain their family’s income amid the health crisis. “It has helped us because most of our family’s businesses had to lie low due to quarantine restrictions,” Hernandez explains.
5. It can do wonders for your mental health
When Aris John Trinidad first got into urban gardening in 2017, he considered it as a means of coping during a very stressful time in his life. “I needed something to help me zone out – and plants were the answer,” the freelance clothing designer says.
Living in a studio unit with a floor-to-ceiling, east-facing window, complete with a small plant box on the façade of the unit, he began tending to plants to keep himself productive. “I can say that this hobby has helped me stay mentally healthy, especially during this crisis,” he says.
More “plantfluencers” will share their stories on how they developed their backyard farms, as well as best practices, on Kalye Mabunga.
It can be viewed every Friday at 8 p.m. till Sept. 25 at www.facebook.com/SmartCommunities.
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Imported Rice Vs Local Rice
Rice in Nigeria is a staple food, imported rice had always been the favorite, from the days of Uncle Ben’s rice to the present day of caprice. However, due to government policies and pressure on the Naira, what we have now is a situation where, imported rice has become unaffordable. In present day Nigeria the imported rice cost about three (3) times as much as the local rice.
The preference for imported rice
The preference for imported rice can easily be attributed to our inherent mentality that “if it is not imported then it is not quality”. Somehow we have this idea that whatever is not made out of the shores of the country is inferior. Having said that here are some other reasons why Nigerians prefer imported rice
- Imported rice always look shinny and inviting
- Imported rice do well in water and doesn’t become unnecessarily soft
- Grains of imported rice looks thicker or bigger compared to local rice
- Imported rice are well branded (the hallmark of quality)
Do you now that with just one process you can make the local rice look exactly if not better than the imported rice? Do you know that with the right packaging of your processed local rice you can make so much money?
The difference between the local rice and imported rice is just the last step of production that was skipped by the local farmers before presenting the rice to the market. Rice Processing entails four steps:
Harvesting – Parboiling – Milling (polishing) – Coating or glazing
Usually the Nigerian local farmers stop at the polishing stage that is why local rice look so rough, small and absorb water. The Coating or glazing stage is where the rice is made shinny by adding dry talc and glucose solution to already milled rice.
With the advent of technology, now you can buy a portable (home size) rice coating machine to do the coating yourself. That is, as an entrepreneur, you can buy local rice, complete the last stage of production, using the coating machine and then repackage for the market in different sizes. Effectively you would have been able to take care of all the reasons why Nigerians prefer imported rice to local rice, while the price difference will take care of the mentality adjustment.
Read more on how to start a Repackaging business.
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), through its spokesman, Wale Adeniyi, warned nigerians to be on red alert, as intelligence report indicated that some die-hard rice smugglers have begun shipment of plastic rice to Africa from China in what was clearly a selfish move aimed at swelling their profits, regardless of the after effect and the consequences of their poisonous imports.
Although it seemed like a wild joke at the time, we are now having confirmation as a Nigerian woman who fell victim to this poisonous rice has raised alarm.
She said the rice was cooked and left for few days but failed to decompose even after squeezing it with her hands. She said the rice, which has no aroma, rather expanded and remained dry.
The scary thing is the rice has reportedly been in production in China for up to four years.
God save us all…
Watch the video below….
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I can almost taste the tomatoes! We tied the plants up a couple weekends ago and it is smelling like tomato plants. They have such a distinct smell, I just love it! There are plenty of blossoms and even some baby tomatoes. The cherry tomatoes seem to be the first to grow. Continue reading →
The other night we had lettuce wraps, always a favorite in this family! I picked a small head of Napa cabbage from the garden but it wasn’t big enough to make a salad or really much else. Therefore it would be lettuce, or in this case cabbage, wraps for dinner!
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https://deditus.it/en/news/vendemmia-2020-vintage
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Although the harvest of the Nebbiolo bunches from Barolo will have to wait at least another month and the final quality of the grapes will be decided only in this time frame, everything suggests that 2020 will give us an important year.
Words of the president of the Deditus Association, Gianni Gagliardo, to whom we asked for some anticipation on the harvest to come.
President Gagliardo, what is the climate among producers?
The climate among the producers of the Association is rather serene. The season was regular, with no climatic problems. If everything continues as it should, in the next few days we will harvest healthy, crunchy and, above all, perfectly ripe Nebbiolo grapes.
At the beginning of the year there was fear of drought, then, in June, of too high temperatures that would have caused a very early harvest.
It is true, but the climatic trend has balanced itself. After a rather dry winter, May brought back rain. And the heat of July and August, as we see from the first days of September, mitigated the temperatures, naturally slowing down the development of plants. If until a few days ago we would have bet on an early harvest, today we can say that everything will happen in the usual times.
How did you act in the vineyard?
The climate was generally humid and the water reserves of the vineyards never dropped below the guard level. We have acted with important thinning, aimed at preserving and enhancing the quality of the grapes that will be harvested during the harvest.
Can wine forecasts already be made?
The true quality of the next harvest will only be discovered from now on: it is important that the climate remains mild and does not give us nasty surprises, with good day-night temperature changes. Until now, however, everything gives hope for the best: we have plants and grapes in excellent shape, a fundamental prerequisite for wines with character, capable of evolving over time.
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|Weigelt, A; Röttgermann, M; Steinlein, T; Beyschlag, W: Influence of water availability on competitive interactions between plant species on sandy soils, Folia Geobotanica, 35, 169-178 (2000)|
Abstract: The gravimetric soil water content of four different successional stages of inland dune vegetation revealed pronounced seasonal changes and particularly a major drought period in late summer. In order to analyze the effect of these seasonal changes on the competitive interactions within these plant communities, the root development of two dominant species (Carex arenaria L. and Deschampsia flexuosa L. (Trin.)) of one of these stages was compared under experimentally manipulated water conditions in a minirhizotron experiment. Under well watered conditions, root growth of C. arenaria was not influenced by competition, but was significantly reduced at low water availability after only 18 days. In both species relative yield (RY) calculated from these data were significantly lower under water shortage than under well watered conditions. These results indicate (1) that soil water status is an important factor for belowground competitive interactions and (2) that seasonal changes in soil water content may have a pronounced effect on the outcome of competition and, in consequence, on the structure of the respective plant communities.
Keywords: soil water content, belowground competition, plant community, relative competition intensity, relative yield, Carex arenaria, Deschampsia flexuosa
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https://symbiotico.co/about
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I was born as a Canadian in Bogota, Colombia, and grew up in Peru and Jamaica before moving to Ottawa, Canada at the age of ten. Perhaps wanting to be better than good ol' dad the meat scientist, I figured out by age 15 that I would study plant biology. I began my profession at the University of Ottawa focused on the chemical ecology of medicinal plants with John Arnason, moved on to a M.Sc. in wood genetics at the University of British Columbia with the late Carl Douglas and finished a PhD with Manish Raizada from the University of Guelph in microbial ecology of maize. I've further enriched my plant biology experience as a visiting researcher at Biodiversity International in Italy (education policy), at the International Potato Research Institute in Peru (nutrient genetics of potatoes), at EMBRAPA Agrobiology in Brazil (microbial ecology of maize) and most recently at the International Center for Tropical Agriculture in Colombia (dynamics of plant microbiomes). I conducted post-doctoral research with George Lazarovits at the company A&L Biologicals where I focused on discovering what causes an emerging disease called tomato vine decline. Having discovered the most abundant parts of the maize microbiome are transmitted through seed (a surprise to the entire field of plant microbial ecology), I then went on to help start the endophyte focused company Indigo Agriculture where I was bioprospecting for beneficial microbes, studying plant microbiomes, testing formulations for seed inoculants, and assaying plant-microbe interactions in field trials, all with the goal of developing yield enhancing probiotics for plants. Most of Indigo Agriculture's patents are based on my discoveries, which laid the foundation for it to become the most well funded agricultural startup company on Earth. Seeking new challenges, I have since moved to Cali, Colombia to study the plant microbial ecology of one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, working as Principle Investigator and Max Planck Tandem Group Leader at Universidad del Valle in cooperation with Paul Schulze-Lefert at the MP Institute for Plant Breeding Research in Cologne, Germany.
My ongoing interests include microbial ecology, chemical ecology, crop science, plant physiology and genetics, metagenomics, plant microbiome research, functional genomics, biodiversity conservation and plant agriculture. I plan to have a long career of discovering biological novelty, developing biotechnologies for agriculture and helping to conserve biodiversity while contributing to sustainable development. This passion for ag biotech was the result of growing up with abundant nature all around, feeling wonder and hope about technology and the future (probably all the science fiction I read), and being awed by the incredible good my father (Dr. David Johnston Sr.) has accomplished working in agriculture.
Outside of work I pass the time scuba diving, hiking, playing squash or tennis, biking, movie watching, listening to music, dancing (salsa, house, ska), travelling (26 countries so far!) or trying to engage in esoteric conversations. Drop me a line if you want to talk science or collaboration, have Talmudic questions or want to chiacchierare in Italiano, fahlar em Portugues, platicar en Espanol ou dire quelque chose en Francais!
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Luigi’s experts will visit your lawn to customize a fertilization program specifically for your soil, grass, plants, trees, and budget. We stay cost-effective while still delivering the best quality fertilizer to meet the needs of your landscape. We consider the nutrients already present in your soil and those needed by your plants to thrive and create a plan for how often to fertilize, weed, and aerate the lawn to maximize the effects.
Whether you need to preserve or improve the health of your lawn, we will develop the right treatment for you. Call or contact us online to get a fertilization program started today.
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Consultant Agronomists Visit
Tuesday 10th May saw the latest visit from our consultant agronomist Mr David Stansfield.
The purpose of his visit was to assess the drainage works that we have carried out in the last 2 years, on 9 of the worst draining greens on the course. Also we were seeking his advice on the best way forward with regard to the ongoing maintenance of all the greens.
The conclusion is that the drainage works in conjunction with our current maintenance programs have significantly reduced the thatch levels in the greens which has resulted in firmer and therefore healthier greens.
With this confirmation of the success of the greens drainage programme we have undertaken to carry out further drainage works on the 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th greens this September. We will also be instituting Mr Stansfield’s recommendations as far as the ongoing maintenance programme is concerned.
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Approximately 50 family members and friends were on hand Friday afternoon as Brantley County’s newest business held its grand opening.
Brantley County Blueberries, an 8,125-square foot cooler packaging facility in the Industrial Park, is owned and operated by blueberry farmers Jonathan Reed and Jeremy Crews. Brantley County Blueberries will be connected with Michigan Blueberry Growers (MBG).
“We’re going to be packaging fresh blueberries,” said Reed. “We’re connected with MBG and we will employee about 20-25 workers. We’ve already packaged about 4,000 pounds in the first couple of days.”
Reed said he hopes the facility will package close to a half-million pounds in blueberries this year. Brantley County Blueberries will operate seven days a week from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
There are 25 blueberry growers in Brantley County, according to Reed, cultivating between 550-600 acres of the juicy fruit.
“We’ll be going strong when the Rabbiteyes start coming in,” said Reed. “Right now we’re getting a few southern highbush.”
Early season southern highbush will ripen 2-3 weeks before early rabbiteyes, and mid-season varieties will ripen 8-12 days before early rabbiteyes. The rabbiteye blueberry is native to south Georgia. Rabbiteye cultivars ripen from late May through late July
“We are proud of the local support,” Brantley County Development Authority Executive Director Dr. Richard Thornton stated. “This is a business that will add to our tax base.”
Guests were served hamburgers and hotdogs during the festive occasion. Sheriff candidate Robert Thomas, a blueberry farmer, worked the grill. Contractor Stanley Dowling, a candidate for Chief Magistrate, built the facility.
“From start to finish it took about 45 days,” said Dowling. “We did all the iron work and put the metal on.”
MBG is headquartered in Grand Junction, Mich. The cooperative owns and operates state-of-the-art blueberry receiving, pre-cooling, and distribution facilities in Alma, Ga. and Grand Junction.
With a production base of over 300 growers, MBG is the largest grower-owned marketer of fresh and value-added processed cultivated blueberries in the world. MBG Marketing, along with its grower-owners, is actively directing and benefiting from Naturipe Farms’ “Win Every Day” berry marketing strategy.
Naturipe is the world’s leading marketer of top-quality fresh and value-added processed berries, with significant business relationships with all top-tier customers of blueberries.
By RICK HEAD Publisher of the Brantley Beacon
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and Other Profundities from the Dirt
It’s easy to see why gardening metaphors pervade wisdom sayings. Yes, of course it’s because many systems and structures functioning at the cosmic level are also functioning at the level of our little garden. But also because, well, you have a lot of time to think when you’re pulling weeds. Robert, our host, said that he learned everything he needed to know about life from his garden. This was the idea that was germinating in my mind as I plucked out weed after weed. While I don’t expect to unearth anything completely new in my gardening thoughts (see what I did there? ;), I did appreciate a little bit of time to muse on the idea of weeding. I was snatching and tugging and yanking and tossing the weeds into a pile when I was suddenly surprised to find tiny potatoes dangling on the end of the roots of the plant in my hand. Is this a weed? Well… ummm… I don’t know, I thought. I guess this isn’t the patch for potato plants…so…yes.
I remember always having trouble with idea of a “weed” as a child because a weed is, by definition, whatever you say it is. Weeds are conditionally and intentionally defined. If it’s not what you intend to grow and it’s growing in the place meant for what you want to grow and therefore in competition with it…it’s a weed. This “Agriculture 101” epiphany is only slightly more profound than dirt and common sense, and yet it’s something I think we forget very easily. Robert does grow potatoes on his farm. We ate them. They’re delicious. Potatoes are wonderful, but just because it’s a potato doesn’t mean it can’t be a weed, and just because it’s a weed doesn’t mean it isn’t wonderful. The real question is: What would you like to grow? You can only identify a weed if you know the answer to this question, and there’s no point in weeding if you haven’t planted something. The metaphor is obvious. What are you trying to grow with your life? For your body? For your health? In your character? In your relationships? In your career? In a way, you could just fail to decide and just see what you can find in the thicket of wild plants. In fact, when you do scatter seed, there’s a necessary “wait-and-see” period. Maybe something nice will appear. Maybe not. But if you want a garden… if you want something beautiful and productive, then well, you must decide what you will grow. You must plant it. You must nourish it and you must uproot everything that will choke it out. Even the pretty weeds. Even if it’s a plant that you’d like to grown in another place. It’s like the expression that goes something like, “Sometimes the enemy of the best isn’t the worst, but the good.”
The first day we tended the garden we were timid because we were so afraid of uprooting the wrong plants. The gardens we were weeding were in their first year and so the seeds he planted had grown up in a dense heap of all sorts of other plants. The neophyte gardeners that we are, at first we left a lot of “good looking” weeds in the dirt. When Robert returned I think he was probably a little amused at our paranoid weeding habits. But he didn’t take us to each good looking weed we had mistakenly protected in order to explain to us why this particular plant or leaf structure indicated that it was a weed and so on and so on. No, he simply walked into the garden and pointed very clearly at the plants he had planted and said “This. This. And This. Everything else, you pick.” That’s it. At a later stage our weeding required a bit more of a fine-tuned excision of hair-thin weeds among a dense patch including young parsley plants. We could have used tweezers. We called it “surgery.” What became important in this task was not our knowledge of the weed plants, but of the parsley or coriander we sought to protect. The more familiar we were with the color, shape, size and basic character of the parsley, the easier it became to discern everything that was not THAT plant and did not support THAT plant, the weeds. Even if we have to spend a lot of energy uprooting the bad things that always seem to grow just fine without our help, or even pruning the good things that are out of place, the focus of our study, the object of our attention, the heart of our energies, should always be the good stuff.
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03 Jun Our aircraft is ready to take off for flights to support Precision Agriculture
The reduction of production costs and the guarantee of product quality are an objective that we share with Farmers.
In this sense, we produce vigor charts with the urgency that the crop phases require, using high resolution infrared aerial images captured by our aircraft, their georeferencing through our cartography production chain and the calculation of Vegetation Indexes and respective mapping by bard, parcel, or farm, using the software and experience we have in the area of remote sensing.
The fact that media and technology are Portuguese, and our property, including aircraft and large format camera, allows us to move quickly, covering large portions of territory, representing exceptional economies of scale.
We support operational decisions in the field of Precision Agriculture with our experience in geographic information technologies.
Today agriculture is technology, and in Municipia we combine advanced technology with our knowledge and experience, so we are also available for training in GIS software.
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Existence moves so promptly currently that it is no ponder folks are exploring for a peaceful way to loosen up. There is no passion like submersing your self within a yard. The attractive landscaping you can produce provides a perception of accomplishment and peace. The satisfaction of viewing what you have produced with your personal hands is genuinely chic.
Planting attractive flowering trees and shrubs requires you away from the monotony of the working day and places you in a entire world of attractiveness and enchantment. It is the way through which you can go tension free and take it easy. There is nothing at all like the come to feel of the earth as it operates as a result of your palms. Gardening provides you a possibility for reflection and serenity.
You can conveniently shop at an on-line nursery to get almost everything you will need to get started. Your rather garden only necessitates a minor bit of knowledge and, of course, enthusiasm. Think about sitting down beneath lovely shade trees surrounded by lush evergreen hedges in a back garden you developed. There are some very simple techniques to comply with to obtain success.
Get the time to find out specifically how a great deal h2o the crops, trees and perennials you have planted demand. Overwatering will kill your vegetation, and your new interest will close right before it has ever had a possibility to commence. Make certain you have investigated which plants will develop perfectly in your area. Unique types of soils and climates nourish distinctive plants. Also, be guaranteed you are planting in the suitable season. The surroundings that performs properly for ferns may possibly not be suitable for particular forms of stay mosses.
Study about the vitamins and minerals your back garden needs. Feeding your backyard garden, the ideal types and fertilizer ranges is essential to accomplishing the backyard of your desires. Do not choose your plants based only on the way they look. Some crops are known to be invasive and will continue to distribute way further than the region in which you want them contained. Visiting a nursery and inquiring a well-informed and expert associate dilemma will aid you avoid quite a few opportunity problems.
Your yard needs insect existence. They will pollinate your crops and take in a lot of of the unwanted bugs. Constantly spraying your back garden with pesticides will induce a lot more harm than something else. Fewer than 5 p.c of the bugs that will repeated your yard are destructive. In addition, try to remember your vegetation call for respiratory area, light, and good air circulation. If you plant them too near together, you will deprive your vegetation of what they have to have by overcrowding them. This will make them a large amount much more probably to develop into diseased.
You will frequently have to have to get the weeds out. When weeds go to seed, they can result in critical problems. The most crucial issue is to relax, have exciting, and mature a yard you will be very pleased of. The kinds of vegetation and the structure are up to your creative imagination. Gardening is an unbelievably worthwhile hobby, and the consequence is great.
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I made several life-and-death decisions this past weekend.
Specifically, I spent a lot of time on my knees in the strip of dirt I call a garden, hearing arguments from both sides of the perennial ground cover debate.
I have this weird yet somewhat attractive (if you're into that sort of thing) perennial plant that refuses to give up its territorial hold on a certain spot of land. I've pulled it out, tilled the soil, mulched over it, and no matter what it just keeps coming back. If only the rest of our lawn were so resilient.
Not surprisingly really, with the warm weather we've been having, the damn ground cover has sprouted right up, invited friends, and chilled a few six-packs.
I went in Saturday morning with the mindset that I was going to pull everything (yet again) and really stay on top of it this year. I have a lot of plans for that strip of dirt – tomatoes, peppers, pole beans, cucumbers, and a variety of herbs. We're not set up to accommodate decorative foliage.
As I started mercilessly digging out hunks of earth and roots, I noticed something. Mixed in among the annoyingly persistent greenery were happy little strawberry plants sporting bright yellow blossoms.
So here we had a dilemma. I have an "arrangement" with plants in my garden: I will offer protection in the form of watering and weeding you if you make it worth my while and repay me with some form of produce. The strawberry plants seemed quite amenable to that sort of agreement.
And yet, they were so inextricably interwoven with the other stuff. It would take hours of meticulous work to try to separate them, and knowing that ground cover I'd be out there doing the same thing week after week.
Reason spoke up, reminding me that if I did have to have strawberries I could simply purchase a new flat of them for several bucks, thereby sparing myself the pain and frustration of salvaging these plants.
But I have a soft spot for growing, thriving things (unless you're the ground cover that I've tried unsuccessfully to kill, and then you can just get the F out). I also am irresistibly compelled to root for the underdog. The strawberries gazed up at me hopefully and brandished their fuzzy yellow flowers.
"Oh, all right!" I said. The strawberries erupted in celebration, and I proceeded to spend the next 14 hours squinting at root clusters and cursing.
And now the damn birds will have a nice crop of well-groomed berries to dine on. Trust me, I harbor no false illusions.
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Beautiful 14.6 acre parcel to hunt, play on, or build your dream home. Great location, less than a mile from Chesaning Village limits. Approximately 9 acres of good tiled farm ground, with approximately 3 of those acres in CRP. Approximately 5 acres of nice woods. Wheat crop reserved.
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Started in Austin, Texas, GrubTubs Inc., rethinks food waste. We support family farms and sustainable cities across Texas by turning food waste into economical animal feed. GrubTubs collects food from restaurants before it turns into waste and uses it to help local farmers turn it into sustainable animal feed.
OUR GRUBS WANT YOUR GRUB #TABLETOFARM
HOW IT WORKS
Our process starts at the table and in the kitchen. Leftover food is collected and stored in our proprietary air-tight, sanitized tubs, allowing us to preserve nutrients for animal feed. We pick up tubs from restaurants and take them to the farm, where we employ a large team of hard working insect grubs to help us turn the food waste into nutrient rich food which chickens, pigs and fish all love to eat.
Restaurants love our service because it is easy, affordable, super clean and good for the community. Farmers love our service because it saves them thousands of dollars a month, plus it makes for healthy happy animals.
It's hard not to love a service that is more affordable than trash and helps reduce landfill waste by up to 75%.
GRUBTUBS USES RESTAURANT FOOD WASTE TO SUPPORT LOCAL FARMERS
Did you know that animal feed is the number one expense in agriculture? Feed costs are even higher than labor for American farmers. And even worse than the economic impact, current animal feed is environmentally unsustainable as it takes up around 70% of the farm acreage in the United States that could be used for other purposes.
American farmers prefer to grow food without chemicals and oil dependencies, but most of them can't completely commit to this practice because they are required to economically compete with global and multinational farming practices. As a result, most family farms have been sold for real estate development or foreclosed on by banks due to unprofitability and insurmountable debt.
What if the solution was just a simple integration between our cities and our farms?
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EXPERIMENTACIÓN CON LA LOMBRIZ ROJA CALIFORNIANA (EISENIA FOETIDA) EN LOS CULTIVOS DE HOLLEJOS DE PAPA, CASCARA. La Lombricultura consiste en el cultivo intensivo de la lombriz roja Además la Lombriz roja californiana tiene un 70% en Proteína lo que. REPRODUCCN DE LA LOMBRIZ ROJA (EISENIA FOETIDA) EN SUSTRATO DE RESTOS DE CAFÉ. López César Noé (@), Rieke.
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K and Na concentrations were higher in the compost than in the vermicompost. Ca,iforniana of Environmental Quality The necessity for have efficient tools in the environmental assessment of production processesis treated in this paper. Only Fe concentration decreased sharply during storage, probably owing to the precipitation of this element, which is highly soluble in water. Germination index csliforniana lettuce in vitro with extracts of vermicompost and compost at 21 and 25 weeks of decomposition.
There were a total of four experimental units for each of the four replicate of each treatment. The latter system has had an important increase in agricultural zones in central and southern Mexico, where vermicompost is also considered a natural pesticide and is used with diverse agricultural crops.
Already have an account? ABSTRACT The efficiency of composting processes with and without the addition of Californian red worms Eisenia foetida was evaluated, using manure of dairy cows to generate organic fertilizer. So the decomposition of the food for the worm is more fast and is perform with greater efficiency is take in has the size of them pieces of it matter organic, besides the time in decomposition that this leads.
There was a decrease in the concentration of organic C in week 25, with a concentration of The use of ecotoxicological bioassays described, that the sacrificialwater inhibit germination and root elongation, and they are classified as slightly toxic thewash waters cause sublethal effects.
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An alternative to reduce the environmental impact of manure is its treatment through composting.
For the variable of storage period, a linear model was adjusted that included storage time as a fixed effect.
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HarvestChoice Groundnut Rainfed High Inputs Potential Yield (kg/ha) Data
HarvestChoice is a research initiative which generates information to help guide strategic investments in agriculture aimed at improving the well‐being of poor people in Sub-Saharan Africa through more productive and profitable farming. The initiative is coordinated by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the University of Minnesota and is supported by a grant by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Potential production capacity (mt/ha) of current cultivated land for groundnuts under rainfed conditions with high levels of input (1961-1990) (aggregation type: WGHTD).
Data available for download in CSV format. Spatial data layer may be explored using MAPPR and downloaded in geoTIFF and ASCII raster formats.
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This is a product that is close to our hearts as will be the answer to cutting our carbon emissions dramatically.
FutureFeed’s solution uses a specific type of red seaweed (‘Asparagopsis’) that massively reduces methane emissions.
Feedlot trials in beef cattle using less than 1% of FutureFeed’s Asparagopsis showed a reduction in methane production of more than 95%!!!
The potential climate impacts from this product are unprecedented. If just 10% of global livestock producers adopted FutureFeed as a feed ingredient, it would be like taking 100 million cars off the world’s roads!
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Password ResetTo get back into your account, follow the instructions we've sent to your email address.
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We noticed that the quantity you are trying to add to your cart qualifies it as a bulk order.
Please note that for bulk orders:
If you would like to proceed with this bulk order, our team will contact you within one business day regarding product availability, expected delivery date, and any applicable delivery charges. You will only be invoiced based on the actual quantities delivered.
WIDE RANGE OF FRESH FRUITS AVAILABLE
The sweet and fleshy fresh fruits have filled with essential vitamins and minerals which are beneficial to you. Eating more fresh fruit is an excellent way to improve overall health and reduce the risk of diseases as different fresh fruits have different benefits. There’s no need to grow and pick your own--here at Cold Storage, we’ve done the hard part for you. We’ve got a wide selection for your choosing: tropical and seasonal fruits, berries, melons, citrus fruits--take your pick from our colourful array. Enjoy Mother Nature’s bountiful harvest when you buy fresh fruits online at Cold Storage today!
FRESH FRUIT DELIVERY AT COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE
Get your daily dose of fresh fruit when you shop online at Cold Storage. There’s no need to queue and wait in line--feel like royalty and get fresh fruit delivery right to your doorstep. FREE delivery for purchases $40 and above.
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2nd edition – Rimini, May 3-4-5
The biennial international trade fair in Rimini is the main event, for 2023, of the poultry and rabbit industry.
High attendance recorded by breeders, both Italian and foreign, technicians, veterinarians and specialists of the main integrators.
Interest in LUBING’s booth focused mainly on plastic evaporative panel cooling systems.
The patented LUBING plastic panel has a significantly higher efficiency than those of competitors, so much so that it can replace traditional cellulose panels without having to increase the surface area.
It is a unique panel in the world with these characteristics.
LUBING is also the undisputed world leader in automatic egg collection systems with more than 1,600 technical variants of the trailing unit.
The success of the EasyLine 2.0 turkey watering systems, in both weaning and fattening versions, was again confirmed.
Unique and therefore highly appreciated is the OPTIMA E-FLUSH system for automatic washing of trough lines.
In combination, ULTRAFLUSH makes it possible to remove all plant fouling by means of an ultrasonic system.
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https://www.fineturfservices.co.uk/index.shtml
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Welcome to Fine Turf Services!
The specialist sports turf contractor with expertise to work with you to get the best out of your sports surface.
Fine Turf Services is a specialist sports turf contractor offering all types of turf maintenance and renovation for both natural grass and synthetic surfaces.
From our base in Knutsford, Cheshire, we have an ideal central location to cover our major clients throughout the North West and across the UK.
We pride ourselves on giving a first class service, with our experienced operators offering the skill and knowledge expected from the very best Artificial Grass Maintenance Contractors, Groundsman and Greenkeepers.
Whether it is for synthetic pitch maintenance, creating the perfect bowling green, tennis court or football pitch with natural grass, if you are looking for a specialist, you've found one!
For more information, a no-obligation quotation or just to introduce yourself please call us on 07818 040565.
From bowling greens and golf courses through to large Council works, we have the solution for your fine turf requirements. From seeding and aeration to complete surface renovation, we have the answer.
Our aim is to help maintain a healthy and aesthetically pleasing surface to maximise the potential of all facilities through specialist advice and correct maintenance procedures.
We assist in maximising and improving the health and condition of sports turf surfaces by offering a complete and comprehensive service using state-of-the-art equipment and techniques, all operated by trained and experienced personnel.
With our many years experience within the turfculture industry, our highly qualified staff are able to offer guidance and to understand the needs of modern sports turf managers. We work with you to get the best out of your sports surface.
CALL NOW ON: 07818 040565
Tel: 01625 879089
4 Lakeside Drive, Poynton, Cheshire SK12 1BR
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Highly realistic 3D model of lawn grass clump.
The main model is made from 18 detailed and properly textured grass blades.
1057 x 1500 Texture map for the grass blades
V-Ray Translucency material
Jan 11, 2018Дата Добавлена
Dec 18, 2020последнее обновление
I just purchased it, download its fbx, but it is in red and not as what I see here -- mowed green green grass.
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Did you know...
Kamehameha Schools has invested $22 million dollars in infrastructure improvements, to help farmers increase food production on KS agricultural lands. Learn more »
The Legacy of a princess
Kamehameha Schools was founded by the will of Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the great-granddaughter of Kamehameha the Great.
567 South King Street, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813
Phone: (808) 523-6200
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https://landscapehealth.com/turf/
| 2023-02-08T20:53:38 |
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The Advanced Landscape Health Specialists Advantage
- We develop a tailored nutrient program specifically for your turf.
- We incorporate organics into our blends to enrich soils and reduce the leaching effect of other applied elements. By building the soil microbial biomass we are making our products more available to the plant root system while reducing the ability for nutrients to leach into our watershed.
- We realize that root depth and root structure is extremely important to the wear tolerance, color and drought stress of your turf. True turf health can only be achieved through promoting quality root development, root depth/density, and organic soil content. This in itself will prevent many turf insect and disease issues.
Our Premium Turf Fertilization Program
We start the season off by applying a quality slow release granular fertilizer designed to stimulate and enhance spring color. A pre-emergent herbicide may also be applied either by being impregnated with the fertilizer or applied as a liquid spray.
Our continued nutritional applications will use quality high slow release fertilizer products chosen to enhance the quality of the turf color and rooting depth. Organics is always important to have in the fertilizer blend so that it will enhance microbial activity which in return will reduce thatch, stabilize soil pH, make nutrients available to the plants, and reduce leaching of fertilizers into storm sewers and shallow water tables.
Our programs normally are composed of either four or five fertilizer applications which is dependent upon soil type and irrigation availability. A liquid broadleaf weed control application is normally performed at each fertilization visit.
Our broadleaf weed control starts by first creating a healthy lawn that will reduce unwanted weeds. If or when broadleaf herbicides are needed, we will use different modern weed control products throughout the season that are specific to current weather conditions and weed germination activity. Proper herbicide selection and application will result in less herbicide introduced into our environment
Additional Services: Listed are some additional key turf services:
- Mole Control
- Vole Control
- Turf Core Aerations
- Turf Seeding
- Grub Control
- Ant Control Treatments
- Beneficial Nematode Applications
- Soil Sampling
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From the seed to the bottle
The passage of time. The years of sun, wind and rain it takes for a maguey seed to be cultivated to become Mezcal.
Here we love and respect each part of the process
The earth (nature), the plant (life), the peasant's hand (human), the master (knowledge), the product (experience).
The agaves we use are cultivated and harvested once they reach their point of maturation; this is between 9 and 15 years in land free of agrochemicals.
As part of our commitment to the new environmental reality, we transformed the production houses by improving the energy efficiency and the human effort applying new techniques and technology in parts of the process without altering the essence of the recipe.
The elaboration of our Mezcal recovered traditional techniques like the use of earthen ovens for cooking the agave hearts, the stone mill turned by horses to obtain the agave honey, the fermentation in natural wooden barrels, the distillation in cooper stills and finally the careful packing of origin by the Oaxaca hands.
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1.We sent away for some seeds from the USDA. All older varieties we will blog our results in sprouting rate and growth. We chose seeds the pioneers would have brought with them. Now we are just waiting for them to arrive.
2.We also found some places on line that are sending free seeds if you send them a SASE with a list of what you would like to grow. We choose two to send away for garden seeds from.
3.While we are waiting we are sorting and counting our beans (Math) and putting them into baggies by type for our "seed bank". I know I should be like all no GMO and Organic but first we will build our seed bank and then we can afford to be more picky about the origins of our varieties.
4. When we go to the farm store and buy seeds we will look for open pollinated and heirloom varieties to buy.
5.The kids are really enjoying looking for seeds from our food produce. I should never have to buy green pepper seed ever again. The ones with four bumps are female and those are full of seeds. I found instructions on how to sprout apple seeds in the refrigerator by putting on a damp paper towel in a sealed plastic baggie for about a month. We plan to try this the next time I buy apples. We even saved our navel orange seeds for our seed collection.
6.My spice cabinet had various red peppers, chilli peppers,dill, and celery seed.
7. I saved common garden sage seeds from my plants last fall and also planted some in small pots I left out all winter for the kids to see sprout up in spring. I also saved seeds from our Rose of Sharon bushes to add to our flower seed collection. (I had this activity planned for quite some time.)
8. We are cutting pictures out of seed catalogs along with growing instructions for each kind of seed we collect. These we are putting in the baggie with each seed type.(Fine Motor skills)
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Understanding Excavation And Hydro Seeding Processes.
An excavation contractor will make you picture people working with large equipment moving earth around. However if you went through a catalogue of the services that you can get from excavation contractors then you would understand that it’s not all about digging up earth and dumping it somewhere else. Excavation contractors may own their own construction companies or they could work for a company.
For the excavation contractors that are working for companies, they will be supervisors with teams who work under them. Site preparation is among the main contracts that excavation contractors will be involved in. Surveyors first have to allocate the exact areas that the house will be built on so that the excavation will begin. Different locations will have different depth requirements for a house that is to be built. Digging up the soil is not where a foundation ends, the soil has to be tested if its firm enough through the use of a compaction equipment. Excavation contractors also handle moving of earth to create rooms for projects such as sewer, for ponds, swimming pools and for laying pipelines. If the excavation contractor does not have the equipment needed for the job they will not deliver .
You may present the contractor with a very intensive excavation project but if the equipment they have is not tailored for the job then they will not deliver. For excavation contractors that work on their own , they need to give their clients better rates than they get from companies to survive the stiff competition. The rate at which you complete your jobs also needs to be better than that of your competition. Hydro seeding is a grass planting procedure that makes it easier to plant grass over large tracts of land. Seeds will be mixed with other substances such as fertilizer to form a thick mixture and then put into a tank.
The tanks are then mounted on trucks or planes so that they can be sprayed over the land. The process is used for commercial purposes especially in golf courses and in growing of lawns for clients. The process is also useful in controlling erosion by holding the soil together. Depending on how we use them, the water bodies around us may suffer degradation and in turn make the environment around look like it poor. Companies with the ability and the equipment have come out and are taking projects to reclaim such water bodies and restore them to better states. The restoration process may involve simple measures such as the use of plants to the use of heavy machinery.
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Creator’s Green Farmacy is all around us, growing, providing necessary nutrients for our health.
When organically grown, we receive what we need to maintain life! Food, herbs, roots, sea plants, and many things growing in and around our world can all add to our health.
These mini-articles are from my former blog, and I will be adding new ones. If there is something of interest, please research your subject more. This is a just a taste and highlights the benefits of many foods and herbs.
When we think of the simple foods we eat, sometimes we have no idea all of the great healthy qualities they have.When we eat a well-balanced diet and change what we eat often, we get a real mix of vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and vibrations which all enhance our life.
Knowing the properties of food, herbs and plants will help you make great choices, blend flavors and create meals that support health and happiness.
Enjoy your food. Eat with your mind on its taste, how flavors mix, smells, colors, and the loving energy that the hands that made it. Enjoy!
Be a part of the Quality of Life through growing your own food, or participating in a community garden. Nutritionists say that when you eat organic homegrown food right away, just after harvesting, you receive the most nutrients and value.
Whether in pots on your porch or rows in the yard, lots in a field or with neighbors down the road, nothing tastes better than your locally grown food.
Share what you grow well with your neighbors and start a new movement for whole communities to grow their foundational foods right in their yards.
Just imagine, no one goes hungry anymore!
Health Properties of Natural Foods, Herbs, and Tubers
Click on any of the names for the link to the article
Aloe Vera ~ Artichokes ~ Bell Peppers ~ Cacao ~ Calendula
~ Lemongrass ~ Lemon Verbena ~ Oranges ~ Paprika Spice ~
Pau d’Arco ~ Pears ~ Persimmons ~ Pistachio ~ Plantain ~ Quinoa
~ Raspberries ~ Red Cabbage ~ Sesame Seeds ~ Star Anise ~
Shiitake ~ Strawberry ~ Tumeric ~ Valerian ~ Walnuts ~
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Which Food Crops are Most Commonly Cultivated in The Americas?
If you are someone who finds agriculture intriguing, knowing where crops are most commonly found can be quite interesting. For that reason, The Americas can seem like a very unique continent indeed. Many crops which are grown here are not found anywhere else in the world, at least to the same quantity and/or standard.
Crops can be a wonderful way to enjoy the experience of agriculture. If you were to take a trip across The Americas, though, which crops are most likely to pop up as you make your trip?
You might have heard of cocoa, but cacao is essential for the creation of chocolates. It was domesticated in South America at least 1,500 years ago, if not longer. If you want to try a rich take on how cacao is used in The Americas, be sure to look out for the chocolate chili coffees that you can buy in many parts of the country – especially Mexico. Cacao is a unique product well worth trying out yourself.
While beans can be found in plentiful quantities all across the world, lima beans in particular are an American dish. They are found all across America and were domesticated by the local populations long before even the arrival of Christopher Columbus.
These beans are a vital part of American cuisine and are used in so many different dishes. As a crop, it is one of the most beloved and important of locals.
An interesting crop indeed, amaranth is a form of grain – though it looks more like grass up close – that comes in a rich and stunning pink color. It was a major part of Aztec and other ancient cultures. It has been domesticated for millennia and is one of the most important crops found in The Americas, used for various reasons. Stunning to look at, Amaranth has some very specific and varied uses making it a great crop to grow.
Chia seeds are a ‘superfood’ that many of us use in day-to-day life. Chia is used commonly within salads and has become a typical choice for western cuisine. However, it was a crop that the Aztecs were using for centuries, and it has been cultivated and used regularly since about 3500BC.
Each of these crops, then, holds reverence and takes in large quantities across The Americas. Which crops would you be most interested in seeing in person?
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Bark Chippings(2 Products)
Bark chippings have become a popular choice for gardeners and landscape professionals, offering a decorative and functional solution for various garden applications. Serving multiple purposes from weed suppression to adding a decorative finish, these chippings provide a low maintenance alternative to many traditional gardening techniques. Unlock the secret to a pristine garden with our premium product, expertly designed to suppress weeds.Find Out More About Our Types of Bark Chippings
What are Bark Chippings?
Derived from the outer layer of trees, bark chippings are small, coarse pieces of bark used predominantly in gardens and landscaping.
Whether you opt for decorative bark or the more rugged landscape bark, these products are natural and often biodegradable, integrating well with the soil over time.
This particular bark also helps retain moisture, reducing the frequency of watering.
Bark Chippings Applications
- Flower Beds and Borders: Bark chippings can be spread across flower beds and borders to give a new long-lasting look while also suppressing weed growth.
- Paths and Play Areas: Thanks to their wear-resistance, bark chippings are suitable for creating natural pathways or even safe surfaces in children's play areas.
- Low Maintenance Gardens: For those seeking a garden that requires minimal upkeep, using bark in beds and borders can limit the need to dig or frequently weed.
- Mulching: A layer of bark chippings acts as a mulch, helping with moisture retention in the soil and providing plant roots with a protective barrier against frost.
- Decorative Finish: Decorative bark offers an alternative way to beautify garden spaces, giving them a natural and polished appearance.
Bark Chippings Benefits
- Weed Suppression: Bark chippings create a dense barrier on the soil's surface, which prevents weeds from taking root, eliminating the need for frequent weeding.
- Moisture Retention: These chippings act as a protective layer on the soil, maintaining its moist conditions and reducing the frequency of watering.
- Protection from Pests: Bark can deter certain pests from accessing your plants.
- Temperature Regulation: Bark chippings insulate the soil, keeping plant roots warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
- Soil Health: Over time, as bark products decompose, they can enrich the soil with nutrients, similar to compost.
- Erosion Control: The chippings can prevent soil erosion, especially in areas with inclines or where water runoff is an issue.
- Cost-effective: Available in bulk bags, garden bark offers an economical solution for large areas.
- Long-lasting: With minimal wear and tear, bark chippings can give gardens a new look that lasts for several seasons.
Tips for Using Bark Chippings
- Preparation: Before laying bark, it's beneficial to remove weeds and grass and ensure the soil is moist. This ensures better adhesion and weed control.
- Depth: A suitable depth of 2–4 inches is often recommended for effective weed suppression and moisture retention.
- Maintenance: Over time, the bark may break down and become thin. It's wise to replenish the layer every couple of years to maintain its benefits.
- Choice of Bark: Different chippings serve different purposes. For instance, finer decorative bark is ideal for flower beds, while landscape bark is more suitable for paths or play areas.
Frequently Asked Bark Chippings Questions
Can Bark Chippings Benefit My Soil?
Absolutely! Over time, as the bark decomposes, it can enrich the soil with organic matter and nutrients. Additionally, the chippings aid in moisture retention, ensuring that the soil remains moist for longer, benefiting plant roots.
How Often Do I Need To Replace or Replenish Bark Chippings?
Depending on the environment and foot traffic, bark chippings might need replenishing every 1-3 years. They naturally break down over time, integrating with the soil.
Are Bark Chippings Suitable For All Plants?
Bark chippings are versatile and can be used around most plants. However, it's crucial to ensure that the type and depth of bark applied are suitable for the specific plants in your garden.
Some plants may prefer a finer mulch or different organic material.
Can I Use Bark Chippings in Children's Play Areas?
Yes, bark chippings can provide a cushioned, natural surface for play areas. However, it's advisable to use specifically designed play bark, which is often softer and free from sharp pieces, ensuring children's safety.
How Deep Should I Lay The Bark Chippings for Weed Suppression?
For effective weed control, a depth of 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) is generally recommended. This creates a sufficiently dense layer to suppress weed growth.
Do Bark Chippings Attract Pests?
While bark chippings can deter certain pests, like slugs or snails, they might sometimes provide a habitat for others, like woodlice.
Regularly checking and turning the bark can help in reducing any potential pest issues.
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Under the initiative, the Government tests the soil health of Indian farmers. Soil samples are taken according to a grid sample whereby 25 million soil samples are taken regularly throughout India and a farmer receives a new soil health card every three years. More specifically, soil samples will be taken according to a grid system whereby a soil sample is taken every 2.5 hectares for irrigated land and every 10 hectares for rainfed areas. The soil sampling initiative is supported by GPS tools and taken at a depth of 15-20cm in non-shaded areas; these samples are tested at a soil laboratory. The specificities of the scheme can be accessed through th e government’s web portal.
By the end of February 2016, the government had distributed 11.2 million soil health cards to farmers and expects to distribute another 20 million by the end of March with 140 million soil health cards expected for distribution by 2017. The Government has allocated USD$84 million for the scheme which is intended to cover the cost of collecting the soil sample, testing it in a laboratory, as well as the creation and distribution of the soil health card to farmers (the total cost per soil health card is estimated at 190 rupees).
Considering claims of widespread over fertilizer usage and land degradation in India the development of this scheme is highly relevant. A recent publication, supported by IFPRI, on the ‘Economics of Land Degradation,’ which includes a chapter on India highlights that it is officially estimated that up to 44 percent of Indian land is degraded and this has severe costs on the development of rural areas. The main causes of land degradation identified by the study in India are the overuse of fertilizer, largely caused by fertilizer subsidies, and decreasing land availability. The chapter recommends “changing the behaviour of the farmer through the right set of institutional arrangements and market-based instruments.” In this regard, soil health cards are particularly useful through creating awareness of the importance of soil health and providing recommendations to farmers that support improving and maintaining soils. However, it should be noted that farmers’ soil characteristics and needs of the soils can vary widely within one area.
The testing of soils has already produced some results and recommendations for farmers. For instance, soil samples in Ganjam district in Odisha have shown high levels of acidity in soils, as a result famers in the district have had the recommendation to grow green manure crops prior to growing paddy crops. It will be interesting to see the forthcoming results of this initiative.
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- Street: Brandenburgische Str. 28
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https://hopelessbotanics.ie/products/copy-of-terrarium-mix-5-litres-1
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Anthurium soil mix (5 litres)
This product is currently sold out.
This premium soil mix by Sybotanica is formulated to ensure your anthurium stays happy. As Anthuriums are epiphytic and usually have larger roots, there is lots of coconut husk and orchid bark to allow space and keep the pot free draining. The added activated carbon and perlite mean a combination of aeration and purification is happening in the soil at any time.
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Colombo North America will join peanut producers from all across Oklahoma on Thursday March 26, 2015 for the Oklahoma Peanut Expo. The annual event is a collaborative effort of the Oklahoma Peanut Commission (OPC), USDA/ARS, and Oklahoma State University. It has become Oklahoma’s premier peanut industry meeting and typically draws participants from across the southern U.S. peanut belt.
The Peanut Expo topics are targeted to address current issues important to our peanut farmers. This year’s conference will acknowledge the “Golden Anniversary” of the Oklahoma Peanut Commission and the final Expo for retiring Executive Director Mike Kubicek. The OPC earlier announced former OSU Extension Specialist Dr. Ron Sholar as Kubicek’s replacement.
Colombo North America looks forward to seeing everyone at this year’s event.
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http://grogreeninc.com/
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Keeping the region’s farmland fruitful
Premium services and products for winning results
Agricultural logistics and supply chain experts
Let’s seed a better future together
Our extensive lines of equipment and machinery answer the requirements of farms and jobs of all sizes.
We are specialists in filtration, electrical and pump stations, drip/micro irrigation and solid-set sprinkler systems.
Whether your farm is small or large, we supply all the farming tools and supplies you will need to be successful.
Gro Green was incorporated in 2011 under the Monif Trading Companies and is registered in Monrovia, Liberia. Gro Green was founded with the purpose to be the leader in agriculture and environment industry in Liberia and West Africa and to bring the highest quality products and services at the most competitive prices with exceptional customer service. We will conduct our business in accordance with the principles of sustainable development and to lead the industry with innovative products that respond to the needs of today’s modern agricultural producer. Our commitment is to provide our customers with the best knowledge, tools and service in the business.More Details
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Work has started on the outside now, the daunting task of turning a building site into two delightful gardens for the properties. I decided to bail out of laying the patio’s myself, and got Paul and his chums to do the work!
We’ve been really fortunate with the weather over the last two weeks, with lovely sunny days (but chilly nights!) and the guys have now finished the two patio’s. Paul (the main builder) pulled his back when laying one of the big slabs in the long patio (below). And being a typical ex-farmer refused to take any painkillers or anti-inflammatory drugs, and so by day two he was pretty much incapacitated and he had to call in the youthful reserves of Jamie and Moss.
Now that’s done, there’s just the small job of sourcing 200 tonnes of topsoil from somewhere so we can lay the turf and plant up the borders. If any of you followers have some spare dirt laying around, let me know!
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Genetically modified (GM) crops now account for the majority of soybeans, corn, cotton and other major crops grown in the United States – see http://www.ers.usda.gov/Data/BiotechCrops/. They are also a major component of U.S. food exports, our human diet, and often account for the entire feed of cattle, poultry and other farm animals.
GM plants are altered profoundly from the defining characteristics that differentiate a plant from an animal or bacteria in nature. For example, so-called “Roundup Ready” GM corn, soy and other crops carry a bacterial gene that makes them resistant to the powerful herbicide Roundup.
Without this extra gene, they would succumb to the application of Roundup at the same rate as weeds and other grasses. With the bacterial gene – given that Roundup does not kill bacteria – the GM plants survive unscathed. Does that make them plants or bacteria? And – more importantly – is it now conceivable that they could cause infections or other health effects that are typical of bacteria?
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[Items concerning the fencing of ranges in Indian Territory in particular, and fencing in general.]
Fence and other items...
Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1883.
The statistics of Bolton Township for 1883 show that there were sown in the fall of 1882 3,846 acres of wheat, of which only 695 acres were destroyed from all causes. The rye sown was 97 acres. Acres of corn planted, 7,882; acres of potatoes, 86; sorghum, 91; millet, 1,171; 50 acres of clover, and 54 acres of tame grasses.
There were 3,564 acres of prairie under fence and 3,392 tons of prairie hay cut in 1882 and 1,062 tons of millet.
The fair ladies of Bolton made 48,760 pounds of good butter, and the men raised the wheat to make the bread to spread it on.
Bolton has 733 horses, 127 mules, 552 cows, 1,678 cattle, 7,583 sheep, 4,232 swine; value of animals sold for slaughter, $35,724; pounds of wool, 16,805.
Bolton has only one stand of bees, owned by J. D. Guthrie, and 184 nice dogs. She has 800 acres of timber land. Number of inhabitants: 1,200.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
J. S. Morter, who stretched the wire for S. Tuttle & Co., writes to Mr. Tuttle, from Gainesville, under date of June 6th, as follows: “If you can get me a good job of work, I would be very thankful. I have a contract for 70 miles in the Chickasaw Nation, but Gov. Overton is cutting the wire between every post. He has cut down several large pastures of wire within 40 miles of Gainesville. He fired the rail fence of Mr. Roff, a native, in fifty places yesterday. Washingtons are putting down their fence today with 190 men, in order to save the wire.” Caldwell Journal.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 4, 1883.
The agitation of the wire fence has begun again and seems to auger a very unsettled state of affairs.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 25, 1883.
We were shown the plans of the new fair buildings this week at the superintendent’s office, drawn by S. A. Cook. The main building will be 50 x 50, two stories high, with two wings 30 x 50. The wings only will be constructed this year. The structure is on the Gothic order and will be very handsome. The fencing in of the grounds is rapidly going on and is constructed of barb wire nine strands high; the posts are of oak and sunk three feet in the ground; the eighth wire runs along the top of the posts, the ninth wire being carried by iron stanchions placed between each post. To beat this fence you will have to dress up in an iron suit. The general entrance gates will be in the southeast corner of the grounds, opposite Riverside Park entrance. There will be another gate in the southwest for the convenience of people living in the west and the reception of stock and general exit purposes. The ticket office will be located in the southeast corner at the general entrance. Telegram.
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The LINE is an amazing Line of products. Thanks again!
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Hya Matla Organics has found a way to deal with a plant that is choking SA’s waterways
Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is dubbed by some researchers as “the world’s worst water weed” because of its ability to spread rapidly, causing considerable damage to water eco-systems, riparian vegetation, people’s livelihoods, and general human economic development. It is also widely considered to be responsible for a knock-on reduction of biodiversity. Once introduced into a body of water, the plant affects the surrounding environment by blocking waterways, rivers, irrigation canals and lakes. Ships and boats used for fishing and transportation have problems steering through the thick beds of water hyacinth, and fishermen may struggle to reach fishing areas, resulting in a loss of income. Water hyacinth can also block irrigation canals, reducing the water flow, resulting in poor irrigation. It also diminishes the levels of dissolved oxygen in water required for the survival of fish populations.
In South Africa, water hyacinth has had a negative effect on one of the country’s largest and most active dams, the Hartbeespoort Dam, for several years. Its growth rate has been prodigious and has been a growing concern for homeowners and businesses operating at the dam. Several companies and inventors have tried finding methods of removing the water hyacinth from the dam without much success.
But now the Water hyacinth has a new enemy – Hya Matla Organics – a southern African start-up constituting brilliant African minds from Malawi and South Africa. Hya Matla Organics viewed the scourge presented by the water hyacinth as a business opportunity, and through extensive scientific research, they found that the plant material could be turned into an effective organic nutrient which can increase the yields of most vegetation farms. The company created a machine, ‘The Harvester’, which is designed to extract the water hyacinth from the body of water and then completely destroy the molecular memory of the plants in situ, thereby preventing the hyacinth from reproducing once removed from, or reintroduced into, the water.vc_single_image image”38707″ img_size”full” alignment”center”vc_column_textOnce the water hyacinth has been recovered from the water, it is converted into both liquid and solid fertilizers. The fertilizers produced from water hyacinth can be used in arid regions, something to which many chemical and organic fertilizers are not suited. The fertilizer has the effect of turning sand dunes into vegetation sites, and plants grown using the water hyacinth-based fertilizer are kept evergreen throughout the whole year.
Recently, Hya Matla Organics received around USD 1,7 million from Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa’s Mintirho Foundation, allowing the resourceful start-up to manufacture additional harvester machines and produce and sell the fertilizers.
In past two years provisional patent applications and Patent Corporation Treaty (PCT) applications have been prepared and filed by Adams & Adams for ‘The Harvester’ as well as the method of converting the water hyacinth into organic fertilizers. The process continues with the filing patent applications worldwide for both inventions, particularly in countries where the water hyacinth has been a problem, and in countries that can benefit from the use of the water hyacinth-based fertilizers.
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Welcome to MCM INC.
McM Inc. is one of North Dakota's largest working farms. Headquartered in St. Thomas, North Dakota, McM Inc. produces crops on 50,000 to 60,000 acres each year. With land stretching across North Dakota and the entire length of the fertile Red River Valley, from Canada to the South Dakota border, McM Inc. has three farm locations within North Dakota and lots of possibilities for a rewarding career in agriculture.
Formed as a corporation in 1995 but farming since 1983, McM Inc. offers great opportunity for anyone looking to get their hands dirty and breathe fresh air. Planting, spraying and harvesting 100% of the crops, McM Inc. employs 50 full-time seasonal and more than 100 part-time seasonal workers. McM Inc. produces spring wheat, sugar beets, red potatoes, dry edible beans, corn, and soybeans.
McM Inc. also runs a mixed herd of 250 Red and Black Angus cows and 50 Registered Shorthorns. Located 12 miles north of Larimore, ND, all of the cows are bred to eight Registered Shorthorn bulls. Calving season is currently split between mid-April and September.
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This is a Silhouette image of a farmer plowing the fields with his tractor. This can be used during harvest time.
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Equi-sun is a liquid solution based on enzymatically hydrolysed amino acids of plant origin.
It has a preventive action against sunburn caused by excessive temperature and solar radiation and is effective in preventing cracking of plant tissues caused by lack of cellular elasticity.
Mechanisms of action
Solar filter: Prevents sunstroke caused by excessive radiation and temperature, which leads to high evapotranspiration of the crop.
Anti-cracking: Prevents the appearance of fruits due to rapid epidermal growth.
- Good fixation and water resistant with long persistence.
- Does not stain the crop or fruit unlike traditional treatment.
- Does not attract mites.
- Increases photosynthesis resulting in better fruit quality.
- Increases cell elasticity, preventing cracking.
- Can be applied to all types of crops
- Increases crop yield and reduces production costs.
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I planted 3 oddball vines I started from seed in the front corner of the garden, under the privet, almost as a means to keep from throwing them in the trash. They all did a little bit of something, until lately when the cucumber took off. Now it is a menace to the small plot! It's all over anything it can get it's tendrils on! I was wondering what to do when I noticed one bloom had been pollinated!
I have to admit, I've been thinking this was a luffa gourd since it took so long to show fruit... Slightly disappointed, but hey, it's growing (and causing quite a sensation among the neighbors!)
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Since pu-erh tea gained its popularity in early 21 century, some labels like ancient-tree tea, big - tree tea, came into the market, and among which ancient-tree tea obviously means much more expensive due to its rare production. However, there is no any official laws define what is ancient - tree exactly. Date back to the late tea planting history, one was before Daoguang era(1820-1850), and the other time was in the early 1910s. The latest planting time in large area was in 1970s or 1980s, therefore, most experts and organizations agree that only tea trees over 100 years old can be called ancient-tree.
Here comes another question. Pu-erh tea can get better with age, do ancient trees? Most people said yes. Before we discuss it further, let’s see how does wine world think about the similar issue.
其实，葡萄酒届对老藤的定义同样模糊不清，从40年 - 60年不等。在新世界，老树树龄的界定相对偏小。著名葡萄酒大师杰西斯•罗宾逊（Jancis Robinson）撰写的《葡萄酒牛津辞典》（the Oxford Companion to Wine）一书中是这么描述的：老藤以出产能酿造优质葡萄酒的葡萄而著称(Old vines are reputed to produce grapes which make better quality wine) 。2000 年，加州古迹葡萄园协会（California Historic Vineyards Society）规定，只有树龄超过 50 年的葡萄树才能算是老藤。
Actually, such question is still confusing in wine field. Old vines can range from 40-60 years, and it may be even younger in the new world. Jancis Robinson, the famous wine master, wrote “Old vines are reputed to produce grapes which make better quality wine” in the Oxford Companion to Wine. In 2000, California Historic Vineyards Society defined that old vines must be over 50 years old. However, there is still part of people disagree with that.
Although a small part of people denied that, and there’s no hard science behind the effects of age on vines, most experts agree on several points.
The clusters become sparse, producing less fruit, and the skin-to-pulp ratio increases. This results in berries with more concentrated flavor，produce wines with more structure, intensity, and complexity;
Growers believe old vines have much deeper roots that can reach more mineral deposits and pull more terroir from the earth. In comparison, young vines with shallow roots may suck up more surface water, bloating the grapes and diluting their flavor. In Burgundy, where terroir is believed to be expressed perfectly by old vine, bottles labeled with vieills vignes are much more expensive.
In a drought, the deep root systems may tap into much needed water far below the surface, and adapt to nature harmoniously with the ability to anti-pests as well, therefore, old vines are able to produce grapes in more stable quality.
Old vines are very rare comparatively, so, the old vineyards are under careful management, farming by hands as usual. What’s more, those fruits from old vineyard are processed more delicately, and resulting in good quality.
It’s no hard to see that old vine can produce better wine due to its good grapefruits, refined process and scientific aging environment. So does ancient - tree tea.
Firstly, most ancient tea mountains are in the subtropical mountain climate, surrounded by giant trees and cloud and fog, therefore, those tea trees can benefit from the diffused light and big temperature differences, which are good for the quality of tea.
Secondly, Yunnan is an agricultural province, away from heavy industry, and local rainforest and ecological environment could remain. Those ancient tea plantations live harmoniously with other trees, plants and animals, together built strong and stable eco-system, can survive either in bad weather or pests. What’s more, the roots of ancient trees can grow deep enough, even break through rocks, and absorbs different nutrients, which provide tea with balanced tastes.
Thirdly, less yield of ancient trees guarantees that those leaves are able to grow mature enough for rich structures and complexity.
Last but not least, leaves from ancient trees are well processed by skilled masters as usual, who are experienced to adjust each step according to different weather, water content, mature degree, therefore make tea the good quality.
In general, ancient - tree tea come in good quality because of pleasant climate, ecological environment, strict plucking and skill, and scientific storage.However, regarding the other old species, which are not edible and very old, it is another issue.
Then, how about old tree, big tree, small tree, ecological, organic, terrace, can you tell the differences? Stay with us, hope to see you next time.
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I use both smart pots & plastic pots. I was told that smart pots need a layer of drainage rock in the bottom by a trusted soure yet came across this today below
Hard-walled containers like these also need an inch of Drain Rock in the bottom of the pot, to keep the roots from sitting in pooled water. Most garden centers sell bags of 1” lava rock for this purpose, or you can use the ¾” drain rock landscapers use for drain pipe trenches.
One advantage of Smart Pots—breathable fleece pots—is that they do not need a layer of drain rock in the bottom of the pot. There’s free air exchange all around the pot, so root rots don’t set in. The sides of the pot also don’t heat up, so roots stay cooler. (Hmmmmmmm........)
If you use the free-draining potting mix recipe below in wooden planter boxes or window boxes, they won’t need drain rock, either. Heavier commercial mixes—including Foxfarm’s Ocean Forest—do need drain rock in all containers except Smart Pots.
What do you think?
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Landscaping Services North York
The first step in keeping your lawn looking healthy and weed-free is calling the experts at Ontario Quality Landscaping. We provide total sodding and lawn care solutions that will keep your lawn looking lush and full all season long.
Landscaping North York
One of the easiest and most affordable ways to improve the look of your landscaping is sod. This allows you to create the look of a well-maintained and carefully manicured lawn. The sod is placed over the dirt in your yard in precisely cut squares and rectangle sections so it fits your lawn perfectly.
Unlike waiting on grass seed, sodding offers instant results. You can also begin to use your lawn almost immediately allowing you to enjoy your favourite summer activities uninterrupted. Ontario Quality Landscaping offers professional and knowledge sod installation and maintenance services that will make your lawn the envy of the neighbourhood.
Benefits of Sod Installation North York
There are countless benefits of choosing sod over grass seed. As we have already mentioned, you can have your lawn ready for use in a matter of hours.
But there are many other great benefits of sod too:
Quick lawn establishment – Seeding can take months to mature and establish. This is if wind, erosion, and foot traffic doesn’t destroy your efforts. That’s why so many homeowners choose sod for its instant results.
Healthier lawn – Grass seed can be patchy and require several seedings to get the results you want. Sod is grown in carefully monitored conditions so you get a healthy and ready-to-use lawn that is free from weeds and pests.
Budget and environmentally friendly – The only thing you need to do once your sod is installed is water it regularly for the next two weeks. Grass seed requires a higher level of maintenance with water, fertilizers, and repairs due to erosion.
Landscaping Contractors in North York
To create a beautifully landscaped lawn, you want one of the best landscaping companies in North York. Ontario Quality Landscaping specializes in creating an outdoor space that reflects your lifestyle and design goals. We use interlocking stone that adds sophistication and value to your home.
Benefits of Interlocking Brick
Add a new dimension to your landscape with interlocking stones that reduce your maintenance and provide you with years of stunning and affordable curb appeal.
Lawn Care Services in North York
It’s time to keep your lawn looking healthy with the help of North York landscaping services like Ontario Quality Landscaping. We ensure that all elements of your landscaping are well maintained and working properly. We do regular inspections of your sprinkler and irrigation systems as well as complete installation and repair services.
With spring and fall clean-up services, we can do a full inspection of your sprinkler and drip irrigation systems so you can ensure that your lawn stays beautiful and green all year round. We make sure that your system is fully protected in the winter and ready for use again in the spring.
Why Choose Landscaping in North York
To keep your lawn looking great, trust the experts at Ontario Quality Landscaping North York. We provide full lawn and landscaping solutions that keep your outdoor space looking healthy and well-managed all season long. Give us a call today to discuss your lawn care needs.
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Bee-io Honey is a food-tech company located at the Science Park, Rehovot, Israel.
Bee-io offers an innovative solution to address the rising demand for honey in an eco-friendly and sustainable way- producing honey without bees!
Bee-io aims to eliminate human nutrition dependency on bees, and make premium honey accessible anywhere, anytime.
The existing method of honey production endangers bees and results in escalating prices. Similarly, the honey produced may contain toxins, pesticides, and antibiotics. Bee-io introduces a ground-breaking, bee-free honey production technology. Utilizing novel, patent pending bio processes, Bee-io enables year-round supply of reasonably priced honey - allowing the bees to resume their traditional role of pollinating.
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I have good luck planting Cooperstown seedless watermelon. I use 3 different seeded for pollinators. I use one of the covered 4 shelf $30 green houses in my house with grow lights and a heater in it. The seedless watermelons will germinate in about 6 days if you maintain 90 degrees in it. Once they pop up its out to the green house outside for the natural light. I keep the outside green house 60 degrees at night. One thing I have learned to do is I use the 3 inch jiffy pots. I have had the plants over 4 foot long before transplanting. I just tear the bottom off the jiffy cup and have a 3 inch auger for my drill. the roots of the watermelon do not like to be disturbed. I bought my seeds from Osborn seed company online. $25 and you get 110 seeds. I plant 2 Cooperstown and then a seeded watermelon in my rows outside. They need sun all day.
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Living in North America gives you this opportunity to try things that you have never come across in your life. We were in a supermarket a few months ago and saw this strange but nice looking vegetable which later learnt is called Fiddlehead. Apparently this vegetable is grown in Atlantic Canada not the province that we have visited but Nova Scotia and also captivated in parts of Asia. We got a handful of them and simply cooked it or better to say steamed cooked it and served it as a side item with chicken breast. The result was satisfactory. It tastes a bit similar to another popular, easily accessible and less expensive vegetable that I have forgotten now because I tasted it early in summer or late spring and it was just a little amount. Price vise it is expensive mainly because of the distance it travels to reach us here in Alberta and also the limited amount and season it is cultivated. I never saw that in the supermarket after that maybe because of its limited customers or limited supply. Worth trying and like every other vegetable it has health benefits but I mostly prefer to have raw vegetable and I'm not sure whether this could be eaten raw. It certainly is not as had as Asparagus that we tried few of them raw on the field. I don't know the origin of this kind of vegetable but know as fact that Asparagus had not been cultivated in Alberta until a certain time.
(Photo: A handful of cooked Fiddleheads waiting to cool off and added to the main dish)
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Chia seeds — these days it is more common than not, to see them in many a pantry. Having taken the natural health world by storm some years ago these tiny, shiny seeds have proven to pack some serious punch in terms of their health benefits, plus they’re so damned easy to incorporate into your diet. Knowing more about where ours come from and the story of the farmer has only sealed the deal for us, we’re in superfood love.
BioBalance Certified Organic Chia Seeds are farmed organically in the ‘Yungas’, land that forms part of a mountainous rainforest extending from Northern Argentina to neighboring Bolivia and Peru. United by friendship and a love for the land, the Blanco and Dadah families began farming together back in 1946. Right from the getgo helping the people of the area was a priority and over time, they have taken on many locals who may have otherwise struggled to find work. As the farms were their ‘life’ at the outset, so it has become for the people they employ; they work where they live and live where they work, celebrating births, deaths and everything in between, as one huge family. This speaks to organic farming methods — head of the farm Roberto explains:
‘When herbicides and genetic engineering were introduced to increase profits, insects and weeds disappeared from the fields and gradually, the people… organic production on the other hand, provides work for many people.’
Roberto forms part of third generation of the Blanco family who farm today and who is passionate about increasing production standards while protecting the environment and engaging their local community. Their chia is produced under rigorous quality control yet because they employ many people, they are able to use ancient methods — such as weeding the crops by hand.
Although it is a more labour intensive way of farming, it is far more sustainable in the long term, Roberto says. The countryside became a ‘profitable desert’ with the introduction of herbicides, pesticides and genetic engineering, but none of these is sustainable he explains:
When GE no longer works, more chemicals are needed to maintain momentum. Big companies made us believe that without these chemicals there would be no agriculture and I admittedly, believed them. Over time I questioned these imposed methods and initiated a change towards organic methods; I got seeds from my parents, bought old machinery and started the producing healthier foods, respecting the environment and taking care of my team of people.’
What & how to use
At BioBalance we refer to our chia seeds as nature’s complete superfood: a nutritional powerhouse for energy, endurance and strength. Chia seeds were used by messengers in ancient Aztec and Mayan cultures who referred to it as ‘oro negro’ or ‘black gold’ — as mega-energy food for sustenance. With complete proteins, dietary fibre, vitamins and minerals, chia has more omega 3 than flax seeds and it’s readily available with no need to hull or grind the seeds. Added to water, chia seeds create a gel of soluble fibre that supports colon cleansing and digestive health.
BioBalance Certified Organic Chia Seeds are also kosher certified and Non-GMO.
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Faces of Food & Fitness
Ridgetop Acres - Scott & Marissa Nordschow, Decorah, IA
Click the picture above to watch a video.
Scott and Marissa Nordschow have been farming together for five years on a couple of acres north of Decorah, Iowa. Their farm is next to Scott's parents' 700-acre farm.
The Nordschows raise eggs, meat goats, and produce. In 2010, they raised 1,700 chickens for the first time. They purchased chicks from Decorah Chick Hatchery at five different times. Their farm dog, Maggie keeps watch on the groups of 350 chickens pecking in the barn or in the outdoor chicken run.
The chickens and other livestock eat feed grown on the farm. The chickens take four weeks to mature will weigh about nine pounds. At processing time, the Nordschows gather the chickens into big crates and take them to Lanesboro, Minnesota. The process of harvesting the chickens and getting them prepared for eating is called "dressing". The Nordshow's chickens will dress at five pounds.
Luther College purchases the chickens to use in their dining services. The Nordschows also sell their products through GROWN Locally and by word of mouth. The Nordschows eat their own chicken and eggs, as well as goat meat (called chevron), and beef from Scott's parents.
Both Marissa and Scott grew up on farms. Marissa used to show horses, chickens, and sheep through 4-H. The newest addition to the family, Carlton, has already discovered a love for toy tractors. It's only a matter of time before the toddler will be asking to ride their horses, Fred and Cricket.
Marissa and Scott like to camp in their free time. Marissa referees basketball in the winter and enjoys biking and running in the summer. Marissa also enjoys gardening. She preserves her summer bounty by freezing, canning, or pickling and finds great reward having a table full with food grown or raised on their farm.
Click here to watch more videos about eating local food.
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Session2: Diversity and Plant Utilization in African Homegardens
Plant Species and Use Diversity of Enset-based Agroforestry Homegardens in Southern Ethiopia
Hawassa University, Department of Plant Sciences, Hawassa, Ethiopia
Enset-based agroforestry homegardens are common agricultural systems in Southern Ethiopia. These systems are characterized by a unique combination and dominance of two native perennial crops, enset and coffee. Enset (Enset ventricosum Welw. Cheesman) is a multipurpose crop and staple food in the region and it shares about 26% of the farm areas. Coffee (Coffee arabica L.) is the main cash crop with an area share of about 33%. The combination of the two ecologically compatible perennial crops used as staple and cash crop, respectively and their integration with a multitude of other crops, trees and livestock, is beneficial from an ecological and socio-economic point of view. This explains why these homegardens support a very dense population of about 500 persons per square kilometre. Unlike most homegardens in the tropics that are known to be supplementary food production systems, the enset-coffee homegardens are ‘integral’ or complete farm systems from where farmers derive almost all their subsistence and cash needs. A study was conducted on 144 homegardens in Sidama administrative zone of Southern Ethiopia to characterize diversity and composition of species.
Three main components of agricultural biodiversity can be distinguished in these homegardens; crops, trees and livestock. A total of 198 species of cultivated crops (78) and trees (120) have been recorded from the homegardens. The mean number of cultivated plant species per homegarden was 37, with values ranging from 15 to 78. In addition to species diversity, a high level of genetic diversity was found with respect to the two major crops, enset and coffee. The homegardens also included seven livestock species.
The number of crop species grown in a farm is an important indicator of diversity. However, from the utility point of view, it is not only the number that matters, but also the heterogeneity in functions of the crops. In order to fulfil the dietary and cash requirements of the households, food crops composed of carbohydrates, proteins, fat, vitamins, as well as cash crops should be fairly represented in the systems. In this respect too, the homegardens are characterized by diversity of functional crop types; In addition to tree species, 10 functional groups of crops were recognised out of which an average of 8.1 groups were occurring in each homegarden.
The high diversity of species which combines crops, trees and animals having different uses and production cycles, and the perennial nature of major components of the enset-based homegardens, is considered as an essential component of sustainable agriculture. However, the system is being affected by decreasing farm size and increased commercialisation, leading towards expansion of annual food and cash crops. The shift has diversified the diet and increased household income, but the expansion of open-field food crops, such as maize and sweet potato, and of monocultural cash crops, such as chat and pineapple, are not only causing a gradual loss of species diversity and tree biomass, but also a decrease in the dominance of the two key species enset and coffee. This results in a gradual reduction of the ecological benefits derived from these integrated and complex systems threatening their long term sustainability. Thus, attempts should be made to integrate new crops into the existing multi-storey system without affecting its biodiverse nature and without loosing the essential keystone species.
Key Words: Agroforestry, homegarden, Enset, species diversity, species composition, southern Ethiopia
A Farmers’ Perspective Towards Maintaining Diversity on Farm in Uganda
Karamura, D., Karamura, E.1, Mulumba Wasswa, J.2, Markham R.3, Nkwiine C.4, Male-Kayiwa Beatrice2, Kalanzi Ann5
1. Bioversity International, Regional Office for East and Southern Africa, P.O. Box 24384, Kampala, Uganda
2. National Agricultural Research Organization, Kawanda Research Station, Uganda.
3. Bioversity International, Parc Scientifique Agropolis II, 34397, 5 Montpellier Cedex 5, France
4. Makerere University, Department of Soil Science, Box 7062, Kampala
5. Uganda Bioversity Network, Box 2021, Kampala
Banana home gardens are dynamic ecological units which constitute a major part of the homestead in the banana based systems of Uganda. Farmers particularly women do maintain them to derive their livelihood, as well as a basis for social cultural and economic transformation. In the process women have improved home gardens through a set of traditional management practices for the conservation of the system. In this system a given level of banana diversity is maintained with a certain composition of genotypes depending on farmers’ needs and resources. Diversity levels however, keep changing due to biotic pressures, although socio-economic and cultural transformations may also cause negative impacts to the system causing irreversible effects on the genetic diversity. Farmers have always been overwhelmed by these impacts although they keep evolving new strategies to maintain Musa diversity in their gardens. There is a need to understand the management strategies being implemented by farmers to keep securing their diversity. The purpose of this study was to determine the amount and source of Musa diversity in these gardens; identify the traditional banana management practices, their value in the conservation of Musa genetic resources; and understand the best practices for conserving rare banana landraces with an ultimate objective of promoting and supporting the practices through relevant policy channels. Using the Four Square Analysis methodology a total of 68 cultivars of bananas were recorded in the study site. Out of these 19 cultivars were considered by the farmers to be rare or under threat. A total of 25 management practices were identified, 4 of which were considered useful for any banana home garden while 21 were targeting individual cultivars. The Principal Component Analysis (PCA) showed that out of the 21 practices 9 were very critical for the survival of rare landraces. The correlations indicated that only 8 of the 19 rare cultivars seemed to have a direct relationship with the 9 practices, an indication that the 8 rare cultivars rely mainly on 9 practices for their survival and continued existence.
Key Words: Home-gardens, diversity, practices, analysis, conservation
Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies (ASAFAS), Kyoto University, Japan
The Baganda in Central Uganda are well known as people who have maintained their identity as banana farmers. They have developed a livelihood system that is based on banana cultivation, wherein each dwelling is surrounded by a garden which is centered on banana, the primary staple food crop. Interdependence between people’s life and bananas has created a unique landscape resembling a "forest of bananas" in which scattered houses are embedded.
The banana-based homegarden is a vital living place of household as well as an agricultural land with various trees and herbs. This paper focuses on the former attribute, arguing that the nature of dedication to the homegarden is reflective of the Baganda’s sense of value for this indigenous place.
The garden is an area of household clearly differentiated from outside. They call a banana garden lusuku (pl. ensuku), differing from enimiro (pl. enimiro), the general term for a field of crops. Some also make fences at the boundaries, physically separating the area. The garden contains spaces for home activities such as bathing, washing clothes, making barkcloths, having a rest, etc. Women tend to spend a longer time in the garden than men and they frequently go back and forth between the dwelling, the kitchen, the yard and the garden.
Both women and men play important roles in their agricultural practices and there are gender specific divisions of labor and profit which correspond to each crop and domestic animal. For example, a folk dichotomy of "female" bananas for staple food and "male" bananas for beer is likewise applied to the division of the responsibility in the garden. In practice, however, women and men have often helped each other and in recent years men have intensified their commitment to female domain.
Plants are distinguished by units (individual, landrace and species), although some aspects of recognition in the garden are shared only by members of within individual households. For example, the landrace name and spatial position of a banana plant are recognized with a complex of household members’ memories of soil condition, the appearances and genealogy of the plant. People also associate a specific plant or position in the garden with their experiences.
A lively homegarden is seen as an instrument of a sustainable food supply and an image of affluent life, where they seek avoidance of curses, and supplicate for a good harvest. It is also a symbol of their ancestry where rituals occur to mark the death and of a head of a household. A banana-based homegarden in Baganda may therefore be considered as a multi-valued space which affords both domestic life and cultural signification.
Key Words: Banana, homegarden, Baganda, sense of place
A Case Study of the Haya, Northwestern Tanzania
Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies (ASAFAS), Kyoto University, Japan
Homegarden is a multi-purpose space used for residence, farmland, and resource of plants and animals. Many case studies in (sub-)tropics have revealed its common features as multi-layered structure, rich in biodiversity, agroforestry system with multi-use potential. From the ecological or economic point of view homegarden is often referred as sound and stable land use system. Banana and enset as staple crops have been essential parts of east African highlands homegarden farming for many generations. One of the characteristics that defines banana-/enset-based homegarden can be attributed to high intra-species diversity rather than biodiversity. This presentation will examine two points: (1) to identify several factors on land use and agricultural system in the Haya of northwesetern Tanzania, and (2) to analyze the process of development and management of banana-based homegarden, and consider the meaning of homegarden in the socio-cultural context.
The Haya is one of major ethnic groups in Tanzania, most of who densely settle in the Lake Victoria basin. The Haya homegarden 'kibanja' is a permanent mix-cropped farm based on banana and coffee stands. Through a village survey 72 of local banana landraces were observed, out of which 57 were occupied by East African Highland bananas. Management of the permanent crops as banana and coffee is principally on men’s domain while annual crops like common bean or maize on women’s. The rich diversity was also observed in common bean (21 landraces observed among 16 households).
In the Haya custom a portion of one’s homegarden is inherited patrilineally to his sons. The land is generally in the undesirable condition to grow crops at the time of inheritance, so that the Haya man struggles first to pull out unnecessary trees and weeds to improve establish his own homegarden. What a man becomes fully independent in the Haya sense is involved with vigorousness of his homegarden. The largest banana plant in his homegarden is called as ‘a banana plant of the household head’ and grown closest to homestead, which can be interpreted in the context of their social relationship. The process of homegarden development is establishment of their living world to tie themselves with outside, as well as the stages for acquiring a vital borrowing from their ancestors.
Key Words: Banana, Tanzania, land use, intra-species diversity, homegarden development
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Here is some of Miss Eagle's vege patch & pots.
Water is at a premium in Australia - and Victoria is no exception.
This morning we got a very welcome drop of rain.
But water is an issue with veges.
We are warned that there will some food shortages this summer along with higher prices for fruit and vegetables.
So it makes a lot of sense to grow your own.
You can eliminate the chemicals. Go organic. Plant permaculture.
And get a lot of pleasure and good nutrition all at the same time.
But water is an issue and Marika Wagner wants us to join her in lobbying the government about our needs. Marika knows what she is talking about. She works at the marvellous Bulleen Art and Garden here in Melbourne.
Produce gardens provide us with the very fruit, vegetables and herbs we eat, and many of us have worked hard to create these gardens with much of our own time and money.
It's understood that keeping higher water use ornamental gardens and lawns can be seen as luxury items in times of water shortage, but forcing us to let our produce gardens become unproductive and/or die is an outrage. Only being able to water on two pre-specified days of the week is not the most efficient way to keep a garden alive and productive and can lead to stressed and unproductive plants, defeating the purpose of this type of garden. Produce gardens should be allowed efficient, mindful watering, when required.
Education to efficient water use, is the key to saving water for Victoria, not forcing gardens to dwindle & perhaps perish.
To be able to grow our own food:-
1) Saves water for Victoria, according to a study done by David Holmgren, co-founder of ‘Permaculture’, (Holmgren Design Services), efficient backyard growers can use only one fifth of the water compared to commercial growers per $ value of produce.
2) Saves up to 25% of greenhouse gases by eliminating ‘food miles’, this means our fruit and vegetables don’t use excess energies of ; being machine harvested, transported to sorting sheds, stored in cool rooms, transported to market, then to supermarket, lit up by fluorescent lights and then transported again to homes to be then stored again in the fridge, whilst losing vitality and freshness along the way.
3) Reduces the overall Australia wide use of biocides like herbicides, pesticides and fungicides. This is because home produce gardens are naturally quite biodiverse, therefore resilient, and easy to apply natural pest control methods to.
4) Brings people and families together outdoors to gain healthy organic produce, fresh air, exercise and an awareness to our connection with nature.I believe that it is our right to grow and monitor our own fresh, healthy, chemical free food in our backyards. I am asking for an exemption from current water restrictions or for introduction of more appropriate water rules for our important produce gardens.
So, dear Reader, please pop across here and sign Marika's petition. And then, when you have done that, please let all your friends know and get them to sign too. Let's make Tim Holding and the Victorian Labor Government sit up and take notice. Otherwise, civil disobedience?
Miss E also supports Kevin Walsh's idea for a new E level of restriction: for the elderly and edibles. How sensible.
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Garden Hacks: Bigger, Better, Faster
Every year I try something different in how I grow things. After a few decades I've honed what works best for me and my climate, but there are a few hacks that will help regardless of your skill level or your climate.
Here are a few of my favorites.
Tomatoes: Grow them sideways. Trust me on this. Tomato vines sprout roots wherever they're buried. Dig a trench, lay out your transplant sideways, picking off the bottom leaves. Gently bend the leafy part just above the soil line. Cover the stem with dirt and pat down. Even if it looks lopsided, it'll right itself within days. The more roots, the more nutrients your tomato plant will be able to glean.
Trellised Vines: No matter what type of trellis you use, if the plant needs to be trellised, use soft strips of cloth (or my favorite) pipe cleaners (otherwise known as chenille) to attach them. They can be reused a long time and won't damage the stems.
Get Peppers Faster: This works best if you live in milder climates, but if you have a nice sunny window, it'll work no matter where you live. Every fall before the first frost hits, I dig up a couple of my pepper plants and put them in pots. (I prune them heavily so they don't have to use up all their energy to protect their leaves. I have an indoor atrium where they live out in near hibernation over the winter. Once the weather warms up I tuck them back into the garden. Voila! Peppers a full month or more before the rest of my new season pepper plants sprout blossoms.
Potatoes in Grow Bags: The thing I hate about harvesting potatoes is that I almost always run a spade smack into the middle of a perfect potato. I've taken the guess work out of where to dig by growing spuds in grow bags. The 7-10 gallon bags work best. Once you're ready to harvest, dump the whole bag in a wheel barrow or even the bare earth and pull out your spuds. No spade required.
Watering: I prefer to water deeply once or twice a week. Watering deeply forces the roots to go deeper rather than staying near the top of the soil where they run the risk of drying out quicker.
Watering 2.0: We've tried hand watering, sprinklers, drip irrigation, and soaker hoses. By far the most cost effective and efficient has been drip irrigation. Soaker hoses wear out fastest. I've seen more than my share of split soaker hoses. Sprinklers do a better job of reaching every plant, but it wastes a lot of water. Drip irrigation directs water right to the plant. My water bill went down to less than half once we switched.
Faster Clean Up: I am always weeding, raking, or trimming branches. When it comes time to move them, I do it the easy way. Get yourself a sturdy tarp. Rake your brush, leaves or weeds onto the tarp. Pull the four corners together and drag the tarp to your compost or burn pile.
If you like these hacks, let me know in the comments. I've got plenty more to share.
Has anyone ever started plants from cuttings? I've done the easy ones like basil and rosemary, but I'm expanding this year to other woody plants.
This site needs revenue to keep going. It's an ongoing struggle for me because I don't sell anything or ask for donations. Instead I include Amazon links for US shoppers. If you enjoy my posts, it helps me immensely if you start your Amazon search from the links attached to this blog. It costs you nothing extra, but helps me out a lot. Thanks, guys!
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In the mid 1980’s, François and Jacques Lurton, originally from the ‘Entre Deux Mers’ region, are on the lookout for new vineyards for the family production. They learn of the wonderful potential of the ‘terroirs’ of southern France. They start to purchase for their varietal wines, that are distributed the world over, and establish privileged relationships with numerous wine makers in the area. In 1996, François falls in love with the Grenache wines from Mas Janeil and in 2008 he goes on to buy the property. The ‘terroir’, composed of schist, allows the bunches to reach a perfect state of maturation, which in turn, gives the wines flavors of cherry and wild spices, concentration and elegance.
In 1996, captivated by the Vallée de l’Agly and its stunning landscapes, the two brothers took the plunge and rented an estate by the name of Mas Janeil, with land spread between Maury and Tautavel. The old Grenache vines of this estate very quickly showed all their potential as well as their diff erent characteristics. As the Mas Janeil vineyard straddles a geological fault, there is a wide variety of diff erent types of soil. At the foot of the Château de Quéribus, the soil is essentially composed of limestone and granite, whereas the “Pas de la Mule” land features considerable shale. After ten years of tax farming, François eventually bought Mas Janeil in 2008. He built a new wine storehouse on this site and partially reinstalled an old irrigation system. The production alternates between “single-terroir” and blended wines.
The property extends over 70 hectares with 24 hectares planted with vines. It is located in the commune of Tautavel which lies in the Pyrenées -Orientales, northwest of Perpignan. This is Cathar country and the historic Château de Queribus overlooks the estate. The Mas Janeil vineyard is an unusual place, with no agricultural capacity, where the vine has to send its roots deep into the earth to find nourishment.
The climate is Mediterranean with hot dry summers and mild winters. Rainfall levels are extremely low and mostly fall in the winter months leaving the vines to suffer in the arid soils from hydric stress during the hot summers. The vineyards are constantly buffeted by the wind, either the cold, dry “Tramontane” wind coming from the North West, or the hot and humid “Marin” wind coming from the Mediterranean Sea.
The planting density is low at around 3600 vines per hectare. The vineyards are planted with 50 years old vines of Grenache (60%), Carignan (30%), Syrah and Mourvedre. The vines are gobelet (bush) trained to help the vines combat the dry conditions. They are planted on sunny steep south-facing slopes and are surrounded by ‘la garrigue’ scrubland. Yields are very low of concentrated grapes of around 25 hl/ha. The vineyards are planted in squares (1,75m by 1,75m), as was customary in the past, long before the arrival of mechanisation, as the horses and ploughs were able to work the vineyards in both directions.
The «terroir» is exceptional, composed of stones from the slow erosion of the Corbières hills. Thanks to the varied schists, shale, sands and large limestone rocks, the grapes are able to reach perfect levels of ripeness.
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MAMBILA BEVERAGES NIGERIA LIMITED COMPANY’S HANDBOOK
HISTORY OF THE PROJECT
In 1972, the Federal Military Government, through the then Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources, commissioned an Italian Company called Livestock Development Company (LIDECO) to “study the agricultural productive potential of the Mambilla Plateau in the context of the Nigerian Economy”.
The Report of the survey was published in 1973 as “Recommendation for Tea Production” in Annex II of the Federal Government Report: “Survey of the Agricultural Productive Economy”. It contained recommendations for among other things the development of three nucleus commercial tea estates, the first one of which was to be located at Ardo Gori, and included plans for farmer’s participation with cost estimates.
In 1974, approval was given for the development of the first estate at Ardo Gori/Kakara and a 171/2 months contract was awarded to LIDECO organization to import suitable tea varieties from Kenya, and establish parent clonal stocks of these. The plants were imported in four airlifts during July – November 1975 under stringent quarantine conditions. A land area of about 700 hectares was acquired at Ardo Gori by the defunct North Eastern State Government for the development of the first tea estate in Nigeria.
At the initial Stages, the project was financed by the Federal Military Government through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development up to the middle of 1975. In March 1975 a company, the NIGERIAN BEVERAGES PRODUCTION COMPANY LIMITED was incorporated to take over the tea project. In 2012, Nigerian Beverages Production Company was auctioned as a result of financial problem with her creditors. The same year, Taraba State Government bought the assets of the Company and registered it as Mambila Beverages Nigeria Limited, to manage the tea estate.
MAMBILA BEVERAGES NIGERIA LIMITED
In 1975, Nigerian Beverages Production Company Limited was incorporated into a Private Limited Liability Company with an initial share capital of 400,000 shares of #100 each. In 1977, the shares were increased from 400,000 to 1,500,000 shares of #1.00 each and in 1981; the shares were increased again to 5,000,000 shares of #1.00. With the registration of Mambila Beverages Nigeria Limited, the Share Capital was N500,000,000.
Mambila Beverages Nigeria Limited is owned 100% by Taraba State Government. The defunct Nigerian Beverages Production Company had financial problems with her trade creditors and the company was auctioned leading to Taraba State Government buying over the assets of the Company. The Company’s products – Highland Tea and Highland Green Tea are 100% made in Nigeria products.
The Company was incorporated mainly to achieve the following objectives:-
- To carry on the business of developers, cultivators, producers and manufacturers of tea, coffee, cocoa, all forms of beverages and derivatives thereof, foodstuffs, oils vegetable products, foods, chemicals and all manner of consumer goods whether edible or not.
- To co-ordinate the activities of beverages farmers with a view to encourage small scale plantation schemes.
- To carry on the business of general distribution of all forms of beverages in Nigeria.
00.3 MANAGEMENT AGENCY
After the company was incorporated in 1975, it did not have Independent Management of its own. It was therefore placed under the Management Agency of Nigerian Agricultural Promotions Company Ltd. (NAPC) – a subsidiary company of New Nigeria Development Company Limited, based in Kaduna.
In 1978, a full General Manager of the company was appointed, and the Administrative Headquarters of the company was transferred from Kaduna to Yola in the same year. The new management therefore took over the responsibilities of the company and the project from the Managing Agents.
Nigerian Beverages Production Company Limited that was incorporated in 1975 to take over the Management of the Tea Company. A Board of Directors was constituted to oversee the Management. Nigerian Beverages Production Company Limited continued to manage the tea Company till her liquidation and subsequent auctioning of her assets.
Taraba State Government bought the assets of the Nigerian Beverages Production Company Limited in 2012 and registered Mambila Beverages Nigeria Limited. Mambila Beverages Nigeria Limited is 100% owned at present by Taraba State Government.
In September 2012, after registering Mambila Beverages Nigeria Limited with the Corporate Affairs Commission, a new Management emerged with the appointment of a Sole Administrator that took over the management of the new Company. This was facilitated by the intervention of the Reserve Programme of His Excellency, Architect Darius Dickson Ishaku, the Executive Governor of Taraba State.
In order to achieve the above objectives, the company requires a very sound and effective organizational structure. Being a government business enterprise (GBE) the Taraba State Government has a lot of say in matters of policy affecting the company. The policy formulation of the Company is vested with the Board of Directors comprising of:-
- The Chairman – who is Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
- The Permanent Secretary – Ministry of Justice
- The permanent Secretary – Ministry of Commerce
- The Permanent Secretary – Ministry of Agriculture
- The Permanent Secretary – Ministry of Finance & Economic Planning
- The Managing Director – Taraba Investment & Properties Limited (TRIP)
- The Managing Director – Mambila Beverages Nigeria Ltd.
The day to day administration of the company’s activities is under the leadership and supervision of the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer who is the company’s Chief executive. The company has five (5) Operational Departments namely:-
- Personnel & Administration Dept – Headed by the Head of Administration.
- Estate Department – Headed by Assist Gen. Manager (Estate)
- Production & Engineering Dept. – Headed by (AGM P & E)
- Marketing Department – Headed by Head of Marketing
- Finance & MIS Department – Headed by Head of Finance.
The activities of these departments are neatly coordinated at the center by the Managing Director/ CEO.
From the inception of the project, up to the time of Incorporation, the Federal Government had been the major financier of the project. It was however assisted largely by the then North Eastern state Government and the New Nigeria Development Company Limited.
After incorporating the company into a legal entity in 1975, the responsibility of financing the project was shared among the share-holders by way of payment of equity and in some cases loans and grants from the Federal Government.
The major financing of the development of the Tea Estate, construction of Tea factory and purchase and installation of the Tea factory machines provided by the Nigerian Agricultural and Co-operative Bank (NACB) in form of long term loan.
In 1993 – 1996, the European Economic Union gave the Company some financial grant which resulted to expansion of the tea hectares to 600, built a 10.26 million cubic metres Dam for irrigation, modernized some machines in the factory and constructed a 14 Km tarred road from Nguroje to Kakara.
From September 2012, the Company’s financial activities were carried out by proceeds from Tea sales. In 2014, the Taraba State Government granted some loans to help the Company modernize the factory and expand the farm.
BLACK TEA PROCESSING
In November, 1979 a contract was awarded to SAHEL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY to build, equip, and bring into operation a tea processing factory on the Estate.
The contract was completed in 1982; trial production was carried out between January and March. By first April of the same year the management took over factory fully equipped with processing machines, and retail packaging line. The factory is also equipped to pack bulk tea into tea bags and cartons of 25kgs capacity and more. The factory is designed to produce 1,600,000kgs of black tea per annum.
THE PROCESS OF TEA MANUFACTURE
Tea is manufactured in three main ways, namely:-
The CTC – (Curl tear and cut) method and
The orthodox method
The Lawrie Tea Processor method (LTP)
The former is the method used in the Mambila Tea Factory.
The process of Tea manufacture starts with plucking. The young shoots which grow quickly are plucked, every seven (7) to fourteen (14 days. Only the leaf bud plus the top two (2) leaves (two leaves and a bud) are plucked – these young, soft shoots make the best tea. The plucked shoots are carried in a plucking basket to a collection point for checking and weighing. It is then transported by special green leaf trailers to the Factory.
(b) LEAF RECEPTION
The green leaf from the field is received and weighed at the factory. After weighing, the leaf is spread in TROUGHS. The Mambila Beverages Nigeria Limited troughs measure 8ft by 30 ft and carries up to 600kgs of green leaf each. There are altogether 48 of such troughs.
The purpose of withering is to remove moisture from the freshly plucked leaf so that it will distort and twist better during the subsequent stages of manufacture. The moisture content is reduced to about 68% – 72% for 8-16 hours depending on weather conditions by blowing cool or warm air through the leaf using reversible fans attached to the troughs.
The withered leaf is subjected to mechanical treatment to rapture the leaf cells and cut the leaf into smaller sizes using CTC machine which results in crashing, tearing and curling actions on the leaf.
This involves the enzymic oxidation of the polyphenols resulting in the production of the aflavins and which import the desirable flavor and quality in the cup. Humidified air is blown through the dhool on the CFM (machine) and the process takes about 80 minutes.
The fermented dhool is taken to VFBD (dryer) for drying at 1300c inlet and 850c outlet temperatures to evaporate the moisture content and terminate the chemical reaction that occurred during fermentation for a period of 15 minutes. At the end table product with 2-3% moisture content is produced.
(g) SORTING AND GRADING
This process has to do with the removal of fibre using presorted machines fitted with PVC rollers and thereby grading the tea according to sizes like BP (Broken Pekoe), PF (Pekoe Faninnings) and DI (Dust).
(h) PACKING AND PACKAGING
Tea packing in the factory are of two forms:-
- Bulk packing is in bags and it is packed according to the recovered grades, BP (30kgs), PF and DI (40kgs).
- Tea bagging is being packed in a packet of 25 tea bags with a net weight of 50g.
(i) QUALITY CONTROL
At every process of manufacture, the standard operating procedures (SOPs) are strictly adhered to in order to produce standard products to the customers.
Tea produced at the Mambila Estate is marked under the brand name ‘HIGHLAND TEA’. Distributors are appointed to handle the sales operations in various States of the Federation.
VARIETIES OF MAMBILA BEVERAGES NIGERIA LIMITED TEA
The choice of varieties of Mambila Beverages Limited Tea consists of those restricted to the African Continent. There is no access to varieties of tea seed from the Far East because of the total prohibition of Imports of Tea planting materials from outside Africa imposed by the Inter-African Phytosanitary Committee.
All the imports into Nigeria have been of live tea plants (cuttings) under Kenya export licence, Kenyan Government export permits, and the Federal Government of Nigeria imports permits.
CHARACTERISTICS OF TEA PLANTS
Tea is a flowering plant belonging to the camellia (Camellia Sinensis) family. It is grown either from seeds or by gravitative propagation. In a completely wild state, it can eventually become a tree often growing to 30 ft and useless for tea production. By constant pruning and shaping, it is kept at between 3 and 4 feet high and once mature, a tea plant has a life span of up to 50 years or more.
Tea requires an annual rainfall of at least 1400mm but can grow adequately on areas with less rainfall with mists and cloud for some parts of the year. The optimum rainfall is between 2000mm – 2500mm.
The average rainfall figure for Mambilla Plateau where Mambila Beverages Nigeria Limited Tea is grown is over 1860 mm. The Tea is grown between the altitudes of 1500 mm – 2200mm. Above this, Tea is liable to frost damage. Mambila Beverages Nigeria Limited Tea is grown at an altitude of between 1450 and 1550m above mean sea level.
Tea requires a well drained fertile soil having a depth of at least 1.8m. The soil should be slightly acidic with PH of between 4.0 and 6.0 ideal PH is 5.0 – 5.6. Above this, the calcium restricts use of the potassium and below this phosphates become locked in. If the slope of land is more than 30o then expensive conservation measures will be necessary.
The Mambila Tea Estate is situated in valleys and on hills with a very good loam soil with depth of 1.8m. Below this is a clay soil which is unsuitable for Tea. Hill slopes have up to 30cm deep of soil characteristics which is debilitated of all nutrients. Below 30cm is lateritic soil which hinders roots penetration into greater depths.
THE TEA ESTATE
Beginning from November 1976, series of contracts were awarded to LIDECO, an Italian Company now incorporated in Nigeria as Agricultural Livestock and Technical Services (ALTS) for the development of a 450 hectares tea estate. By the end of 1980, 288 hectares of land had been planted with tea at Ardo-Gori, while 162 hectares were developed in Kusuku. The twin estates formed the first phase of the tea development programme of the country.
From 1994 – 1996, the European Economic Commission through the European Development Fund awarded a contract to HVA / BOHEA to expand the tea garden and Out-growers. The Mambila Tea Integrated Development Project expanded an additional 88 hectares of Tea in Kusuku and another 118 hectares at Bangoba. The three estates now form the first and second phase of tea development programme in the country. Covering 600 hectares under the Company and more than 800 under the Out growers’ Scheme distributed in 27 villages within a radius of 20 kilometres.
The third and fourth phases will involve developing another additional 400 hectares at Bangoba and Lowland tea at Abong in Kurmi Local Government Area of Taraba State.
GREEN TEA MANUFACTURE
In 2008, some staff of the defunct Nigerian Beverages Production Company attended a training course in China and got the idea of producing green tea. The staff relayed the information to the Quality Control Unit of the Company who religiously carried out various production tests and perfected Green Tea production. Today, the company is manufacturing farm blended green tea into pouches. At the moment, the MBN Ltd produces on the average of 100Kgs made green tea per day.
Below is the production process of Highland Green Tea:-
This involves the removal/picking of leaf and bud shoot of a tea plant from the farm.
This is a process that involves the gradual reduction of leaf moisture to between 70 – 80%. Air is blown into the leaves on the withering troughs for 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the humidity level to achieve the process which the leaf is then packed for steaming or de-enzyming.
The process of de-activating the enzyme Polyphenol oxidase in the leaf and also make the leaf soft for rolling. This involves the use of De-enzyming machine at a temperature of 2000c for 3-5 minutes at which the leaf is said to have been steamed or de-enzymed.
Is a process where the steamed Green Leaf is rapture to expose its surface area and shaped to allow extraction of the tea juice and the desired shape. The rolling time depends on the shape and size of the tea you want to have.
This is the process that involves gradual moisture removal from the rolled tea to give a stable tea product with good keeping quality. The dryer operates at 900c outlet and 1200c inlet temperature to achieve the drying state of the product.
The packing process involves the weighing of the dried tea, into pack at 50g/pack and sealed using vacuum sealing machine at a vacuum time of 30 seconds; sealing time of 25 second and cooling time of 2.0 seconds.
Handle the sales operations in various States of the Federation.
The intervention of His Excellency the Executive Governor of Taraba State, Arch. Darius Dickson Ishaku, the tea Company was revived after the registration of Mambila Beverages Nigeria Limited. The Company installed and commissioned 400 kilowatts of small Hydro-electric Power Project which supplies 24 hours energy for her machineries.
The Curl, Tear and Cut (CTC) machines and a Green Tea machines (the only indigenous Green Tea machine) were also imported, installed and commissioned and are producing world class tea.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
- Write ups by Mr. E. Hainsworth
Mambila Tea Project.
- The Tea Council Publications.
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VINEYARD: Various vineyards in Treiso and Neive. 25 to 30 year old vines, 300m asl, 5.000 vines x Ha., the soil is compact limestone intermixed with loam and sand, covered by a thin layer of clay. 100% Nebbiolo.
WINEMAKING: Grapes are handpicked at the end of October and fermented into red wine in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature with ambient yeasts; maceration last for 2 weeks minimum, depending on the quality of the harvested grapes. The wine ages for 18 months in Slavonia oak casks (20 to 40 Hl.).
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|VINEYARD||2 Ha. scattered throughout Neive and Treiso, 20 to 30 year old vines, density up to 5.000 plants per Ha.
Cordon training system.
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|Nebbiolo grapes are hand-picked the last week of October, destemmed, crushed and fermented at cool temperature with ambient yeasts in stainless steel vats. Maceration on the skins last for up to two weeks. The wine ages in medium and small-size Slavonia oak casks (20-40 Hl).|
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https://fmcghub.com/white-pepper/
| 2021-05-06T03:35:28 |
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About White Pepper
White pepper consists of the seed of the pepper plant alone, with the darker-coloured skin of the pepper fruit removed. This is usually accomplished by a process known as retting, where fully ripe red pepper berries are soaked in water for about a week, during which the flesh of the pepper softens and decomposes. Rubbing then removes what remains of the fruit, and the naked seed is dried
Ground white pepper is often used in cream sauces, Chinese and Thai cuisine, and dishes like salad, light-coloured sauces and mashed potatoes, where black pepper would visibly stand out. White pepper has a slightly different flavour from black pepper, due to the lack of certain compounds present in the outer fruit layer of the drupe, but not found in the seed.
100 % Free Samples
No Minimum Order Conditions
Private Label : Offered
Best Prices (with Quantity Discounts)
Bulk Packing : Bags ( Jute / PP ) : 25 Kg ( or as needed )
Retail Packing : Small Carton / Bottles / Sachets :: 50g upto 500g
Private Label : Offered.
Stuffing Per 20 FT Container : Whole Black Pepper : Bulk Packing : 6 to 8 MT
Stuffing Per 20 FT Container : Whole Black Pepper : Retail Packing : Depends on Packing
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|Lodability of 20ft container||5-6 Tonnes|
|Lodability of 40ft container||10-11.5 Tonnes|
|Payment Terms||100% advance / irrevocable L/C (with prime bank)|
|Self Life||1year from D.O.P|
|Delivery time||15-25 days|
|Min. order quantity||1tonne per 20ft container|
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Health Benefits of Black Pepper
White pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae. Black and white peppercorns are both the fruit of the pepper plant, but they are processed differently. Black peppercorns are picked when almost ripe and sun-dried, turning the outer layer black. White pepper is prepared by having the outer layer removed before or after drying, leaving only the inner seed. Peppercorns are widely believed to the most commonly used culinary spice in the world. It has been used throughout history in herbal medicine and to preserve food.
White pepper possesses a subtle amount of manganese, which is an essential cofactor in some enzymes important in energy production and antioxidant defenses. For example, some enzymes disarm free radicals produced within the mitochondria (the energy production factories within our cells), which require manganese.
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https://www.total-slovenia-news.com/lifestyle/3615-cross-border-protected-designation-of-origin-proposed-for-rebula-ribolla-gialla-brda-collio
| 2020-06-07T10:20:08 |
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STA, 6 May 2019 - Slovenian Agriculture Minister Aleksandra Pivec and Massimiliano Fedriga, president of the Italian region Friuli Venezia-Giulia, urged cooperation in efforts to jointly protect the Rebula wine from the cross-border area, as they met in Slovenia's Brda on Monday.
The proposal for the protected designation of origin under the name Rebula Brda - Collio implies establishing an 800-hectare wine-growing area covering Slovenia's Brda as well as Italy's areas of Collio and Colli Orientali, according to the minister.
"Our proposal, which is based on the meetings with Rebula growers, envisages two possible scenarios," Pivec told the press after meeting Fedriga.
The first one is a cross-border designation "Rebula-Ribolla Gialla Brda - Collio", which implies a procedure in line with EU market rules and which would result in a uniform area of Rebula wine and vine production.
The other scenario is registering a collective trademark, which implies registration with the European Union Intellectual Property Office, said Pivec.
She stressed it was possible to pursue one of the two options or both at the same time.
Pivec also announced that by June, a cross-border task force would be set up featuring representatives of Rebula wine growers and politicians.
Pivec also visited Brda in January to discuss with local farmers their efforts to protect Rebula together with Rebula growers on the Italian side of Brda.
The Slovenian winegrowers had launched a debate with their colleagues from the Italian side of Brda to protect Rebula a few years ago.
The reason was Italian farmers also growing this vine in the Padua Valley, where it is easier to grow and where it produces a different taste.
Pivec and Fedriga also discussed today the drafting of documents to have the exceptional terraced landscape rich in historical, cultural and natural heritage placed on UNESCO's world heritage list. It is their view that all procedures should be finalised as soon as possible.
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http://www.kseoi.com/what-we-do/
| 2020-04-03T05:29:15 |
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What we Do ?
“Essential oils are one of nature’s best kept secrets.” And K.S.Essential Oil Industries has an state of Art Infrastructure to extract this nature’s secret.
Process from Farming till Extraction.
- Farming for Raw Material. ( Picture of Farming)
Based on the belief of providing the consistent and best quality of Natural Essential Oils, KSEOI has been farming tropical grass like Lemon Grass, Citronella Grass, Palmarosa Grass and Basil Plant on a very large scale to meet the increasing demand of Natural Essential Oil in the International Market. Due to which KSEOI has a remarkable control on the quality of the product flowing out from the distillation unit.
- Sourcing the Wild Crops ( Picture of Nagarmotha , Kapoor kachri Herbs)
“Essential Oils are no less than a Treasure, and Treasure is never found in open”. For manufacturing the best quality Natural essential Oils KSEOI has been sourcing the raw material from the inner most parts of India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
3) State of Art Distillation Unit
K.S.Essential Oil Distillers
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https://littlegreencloth.com/get-greener-grass-for-less-green-this-year/
| 2023-02-01T19:57:16 |
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Spring has sprung! I’ve seen the birds making their nests in slowly budding trees. April showers are bringing May flowers. Everyday, my grass is looking a little greener. I’m sure many of you are already thinking of how you will care for your lawns this year. Do you usually hire a service or DIY? No matter which you choose, I hope you’ll be making choices for a “greener” lawn this year. From the pesticides to the excess water use to the emissions from the lawn mower, maintaining our green grass is far from being green in practice. There are ways to have the best of both worlds though; you don’t even have to spend a lot of “green” to do so!
- Rethink your habits: We’ve got our lawn care routine down to a T. It fits nicely into our weekly routine and summer Saturday mornings. Water on the odd days, cut, rake, spray, weed-wack. Did you know though that less is more when it comes to lawn care? One practice you could incorporate this year is “grasscycling.” According to the EPA, “‘Grasscycling,’ or leaving the clippings on the lawn, doesn’t cause thatch build up—but it does make lawns healthier” (Homeowners). Grasscycling means cutting more frequently but will save you time by 30 to 40 percent since you don’t have to bag up the grass clippings. Check out the many other ways the EPA can help you create a “Greenscape” this year!
- Be Efficient: Engery-efficient! Did you know that “One hour of gas-powered lawn mowing produces as much pollution as four hours of driving a car” (nationalgeographic.com)? If you are in the market for a new lawn mower, think energy efficient! Not only will you be saving the environment from excess emissions, but you’ll be saving money since you won’t be putting gas in it as often.
- Conserve water, conserve your “green”: I’m sure many of you are aware of the devastating effects of drought and drastic water conservation efforts in California. We may not be forced in to water conservation, but their are benefits of doing so. Water deeply, but infrequently and water in the mornings is the motto for green lawn care!
- Make your own fertilizer: Instead of spending money on fertilizer, why not start a compost pile this year? Designate a place for your compost box and throw in your excess grass clipping, table scraps, coffee grounds, etc. These materials naturally break down and will become nutrient rich soil that you can nourish your plants with. There are many online resources to help you get started.
How will you be making your lawn greener this year? Unfortunately, there are still many homeowners and companies that do not practice green lawn care. Inevitably, unwanted residue from chemicals and allergens will sneak in to your home. Did you know that in the first 4 steps in to your home, 85% of contaminants are brought in? Give your home the first line of defense against toxins with the Entry Mat. This mat will trap the toxins in your tracks!
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http://careerpathwaysca.com/project/regional-partnerships-showing-promise-students-businesses-local-economies/
| 2018-02-23T18:30:30 |
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Though he just finished his sophomore year of high school earlier this month, Joshua Carreon is no stranger to college or the workplace beyond.
As part of his coursework at Wonderful Agriculture Career Prep, just north of Bakersfield, he belongs to the school’s agriculture business pathway, an innovative course of study that includes agriculture science and technology in high school, college-level business classes from Bakersfield City College and a paid internship at Olam Farms, an almond grower in the region. He’s also guaranteed a job in one of the region’s agriculture companies when he graduates high school, or after college, if he decides to attend.
“I’m learning about the agriculture industry from people who do this professionally,” he said. “It’s real experience that will lead straight to a job. It’s the best education I can hope for.”
Wonderful Agriculture Career Prep is one of nearly 50 collaboratives across California providing tens of thousands of students with hands-on learning that blends academics with job training in industry sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, construction, engineering, health care, computer science and many other fields where high-paying jobs await.
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https://www.bdir.com/news/why-chose-geodesic-dome-tent-for-greenhouse
| 2022-10-06T21:23:59 |
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Why Chose Geodesic Dome Tent for Greenhouse?
Because of its unique reticulated shell structure, the geodesic dome greenhouse can make the structural force flow uniform and the force is reasonable. Therefore, the geodesic dome greenhouse canopy has better stability and weather resistance than the ordinary greenhouse. and it also has better insulation effect. The new geodome greenhouse canopy is very popular on the greenhouse market!
At the same time, due to the superiority of the structure, the spherical dome tent can easily create a large-span greenhouse. In addition to the conventional standard 3-50 m diameter geodome tents, BDiR Inc. can also be customized with 50-100 m diameter super large geodesic dome tents to create thousands of square meters of huge greenhouse. And we can also use the channel to combine a number of dome tents of different sizes to create a number of different types of greenhouse gardens to form a large greenhouse group!
The geodesic dome greenhouse plays a big role in modern agriculture. It has high space utilization, reasonable layout, unlimited creativity, good greenhouse control, cost-effect and flexible construction. The spherical tent can create a small ecology farmes in any terrain , it can also build large dome greenhouses to meet the needs of greenhouse botanical gardens in different situations.The geodesic dome greenhouse is greatly promoting the current development of tourism agriculture and greenhouse farming industry!
The frame of the spherical greenhouse canopy is made of galvanized iron pipe with extremely high hardness, and the surface is dust-treated. The frame is not easy to be rusted and is very durable. It can be used for 20-30 years, and the top is made of double-layer PVC/PVDF fabric membrane. It can be used for 5-15 years under normal conditions, and we can also provide a fully transparent fabric membrane suitable for greenhouse use and a complete geodesic dome tent kit to meet the different needs of the spherical tent!
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https://www.calgarydealsblog.com/2022/02/aw-canada-1-for-any-size-coffee-until-march-15.html
| 2023-12-05T06:10:15 |
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A&W Canada is offering a $1 coffee deal.
For only $1 plus tax, enjoy any size Organic Fairtrade Coffee.
The offer is available until March 15, 2022.
At A&W, we only serve Organic Fairtrade† coffee. This means the coffee plants are grown using organic practices that minimize soil erosion, optimize biological productivity and promote a healthy ecosystem. Best of all, the farmers are fairly compensated. So our custom blend of coffee doesn’t just taste good, it’s doing some good too.
Click here to visit A&W’s website for more details.
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http://readtoleadtosucceed.com/seed-library/
| 2021-03-03T04:29:34 |
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FIRST NATION COMMUNITY GARDENS
We understand and recognize that the land we cultivate is not our own and that it’s original stewards are Indigenous. We also realize that recognizing this fact is not enough, and that we must build links and solidarity with the Indigenous peoples of this land in order to repatriate it back to them. We also stand against the principles of industrial agriculture that deplete the soil, destroy crop diversity, and endanger people’s health. Our focus on local community gardens is a product of that.
Libraries are great equalizers in education and society, and with the READ TO LEAD TO SUCCEED Seed Library, as part of our mission to help repair the world, we are building on a model of little libraries that will help one learn and build community. Healthy biodiversity is one of the best ways we can protect against the impacts of climate change.
Community seed libraries have sprung up around the world to create alternatives to the globalized farming industry
READ TO LEAD TO SUCCEED Seed Library’s goal is to strengthen community of gardeners by sharing biodiverse, locally-adapted seeds. The READ TO LEAD TO SUCCEED Seed Library operates on the honor system to maintain a well-stocked collection of pure, healthy, viable seeds for the community to use.
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https://phosphorylase-signal.com/93-x-105-and-390x-106-cells-g%E2%88%921-of-soil-in-addition-qpcr-resul
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93 × 105 and 3.90× 106 cells g−1 of soil. In addition, qPCR results showed that the lowest number of Pseudomonas was in the soil treated see more with sludge (Table 2). The total number of bacteria in the two soils was estimated to be in the range of 3.43 × 108 and 4.24× 108 cells g−1 of soil using a general qPCR assay targeting the eubacterial
16S rRNA gene (Fierer et al., 2005). Similar to the Pseudomonas data, the total number of bacteria was lowest in the sludge-treated soil. The quantification of Pseudomonas cells in the soils with qPCR (Table 2) showed a significantly higher number of bacteria in the compost-treated soil (P < 0.0001). Detecting 106 Pseudomonas cells g−1 soil is in accordance with previously published data on Pseudomonas in soil (Pallud et al., 2001; Lloyd-Jones et al., 2005). Results from the eubacterial qPCR assay showed the same differences between the soil types as with the genus-specific protocols, highest bacterial counts in the compost-treated soil and a lower in the sludge-treated soil. The sequencing data showed a high diversity of Pseudomonas, identifying c. 200 different OTUs and more than 20 different species at a 3% maximum cluster distance.
If the length of the PCR fragments is taken into consideration, the observed diversity in the Pseudomonas genus is rather high, especially because it is well-documented that the 16S rRNA gene does not LBH589 concentration contain enough genetic variation to identify all Pseudomonas species to species level (Peix et al., 2009). However, in this study, c. 200 different Pseudomonas OTUs, many to species level, were detected by pyrosequencing. Analysis of the Pseudomonas primers using pyrosequencing showed that 99% of the sequences belonged to the genus Pseudomonas. However,
only 8% of the PCR products amplified with Burkholderia primers belonged to the genus Burkholderia and 36% of the sequences were defined as unclassified betaproteobacteria and the remaining divided primarily between Methylotenera, Methylovorus and Thiobacillus. In the Burkholderia sequencing data, several nontarget bacteria were detected. Bacteria like Pseudomonas, Sinobacteraceae, Legionella, Bay 11-7085 Alcaligenaceae, Methylophilaceae and Rhodocyclaceac should not be present. The primer target sequences in all bacteria in NCBI from these groups have a 1–2 bp mismatch to our Burkholderia primers. The most likely explanation is that we used a too low Tm value. The Tm for the Burkholderia primers was set to 60 °C based on a temperature gradient PCR, above 60 °C the bands began to fade. Another explanation could be presence in the soil of bacteria other than Burkholderia with exact match to the primer sequence and that these bacteria are absent from current sequence databases.
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https://thiruvananthapuramupdates.wordpress.com/2012/06/11/indias-1st-soil-museum-to-come-up-in-thiruvananthapuram/
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World Soil Museum in Wageningen, Netherlands
The state is planning to set up a unique soil museum, a first in the country, to showcase its rich soil and mineral resources, and also to promote awareness about conservation and protection of ecology.
Of the 11 major soil categories in the world classified by the US-based department of agriculture soil classification system, Kerala is endowed with nine types, ranging from black alkaline soil to extreme acidic soil found in 999 panchayats across the state. The planned museum at Parothukonam here will have a huge collection of soil monoliths, intended to provide information on soil types and crops suitable to each type.
“The museum will also have a mini theatre where documentaries related to soil conservation and protection will be screened daily. This will help research scholars, school students, farmers and nature lovers,” Dr P N Premachandran, director of soil survey and soil conservation department, said. Experts said the state has unique soil patterns suitable for paddy and horticulture cultivation. “The black cotton soil in Palakkad is ideal for vegetable cultivation and gives high yield. Similarly, the marshy soil where Pokkali paddy cultivation is done has rich micro-nutrients and farmers need not add additional fertilizers,” Premachandran said. Experts said famers in the state lacked first-hand information on the nature of soil and hence, use excess fertilizers, resulting in low yields and incurring huge expenses.
A recent study by the department of agriculture revealed that 88% of the soil is acidic, lacking many micro-nutrients essential for a good yield. The study on 1.10 lakh soil samples taken from 14 districts in Kerala, showed a deficiency of magnesium, boron and calcium. “Around 80% soil samples had magnesium deficiency, 70% had boron deficiency and 50% had calcium deficiency,” the official said.
Dr K M Nair, principal scientist, Bangalore Regional Center for Soil Bureau, said that nutrients like boron are not present in a majority of the soil samples because of incessant rains which washes away many minerals. “We need to now make specific micro-nutrient management plan for each blocks and panchayats in the state to get optimum yields,” he said.
News Sourced from “The Times of India”
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| 2021-05-15T13:16:56 |
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2016 in December 22nd to 23, the Ministry of agriculture commissioned the Sichuan Provincial Academy of Social Sciences expert group on the province’s Huang Zhongxian rural collective property rights shares of the pilot reform of the right to conduct an interim assessment. The expert group has been that the county in accordance with the reform plan of time to complete the task, the reform results show, a solid foundation for the future management of collective assets play.
assessment expert group said after 5 to 41 content evaluation, Huangzhong County in the Western non operating assets in the underdeveloped minority areas and regions, the development of power reform work is good, the effect is significant, has achieved results, significant. The main characteristics of the county and township village three attaches great importance to promote the formation of the atmosphere; in the county 393 villages to carry out right of contracted land, the village collective economic organization members to define the identity of rural collective assets, assets, the positive development of farmer cooperative shares, to form a timely summary of the results of the reform has achieved results. Especially the basic work is extremely solid, novel and practical application platform, to ensure the member definition and capital verification and other work in an orderly way.
Group believes that the Huangzhong county power system reform pays attention to the design of the pilot reform, along in an orderly manner, the basic work to promote, to mobilize the participation of farmers, to break the difficulties of reform and development, reform is more stable and more effective and the cost is lower. Focus on Party committees and governments at all levels of support, strong leadership, adhere to the land and the right to promote the reform of the right to move forward, reducing the cost of reform.
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https://wineplus.gr/en/wine-school/Wine-Geography-%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD.71/&tid=71
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Vineyards surface: 6.493 ha | Wineries: 33 | Annual Wine Production: 190.986 HL
Protected Geographical Indication (P.G.I.)
Attica, Anavissos, Vilitsa, Slopes of Pentelikon, Gerania, Ilion, Koropi, Markopoulo, Paiania, Pallini, Slopes of Kitherona, Slopes of Parnitha, Spata
White: Savatiano, Assyrtiko, Athiri, Malagousia, Chardonnay, SB, Viognier
Red: CS, Grenache Rouge, Merlot, Syrah
Viticulture in Attica has been in decline due to the rising urbanization. Nevertheless, 6.500 ha are still cultivated, making Attica the largest viticultural region in Central Greece.
Over the past few years, a good number of producers in Attica and Central Greece have been introducing the new and contemporary face of Savatiano, the result of significant work in the vineyards and wineries. It is with great pleasure to taste their fresh, easy-drinking wines. The aged ones are unexpectedly fresh with a metallic aftertaste.
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https://www.ssatuk.co.uk/blog/leaf/
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Reading time: 3 minutes. Free member opportunity to advance a rich curriculum: FaceTime a Farmer
Carl Edwards, director education and public engagement, Linking Environment And Farming (LEAF) writes.
How will we feed our future population? Are fish fingers made of chicken? Two very different questions asked by young people, but two questions that show the importance of the need for farming, food and the environment being part of young people’s education.
How can we engage with young people and enable them to understand that what is grown ‘out there’ in the fields (or, through more modern farming techniques, hydroponically) ends up on the supermarket shelves and ultimately on their plates?
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) and FACE (Farming and Countryside Education) merged in 2017 to lead the way in ensuring our young people have a clear understanding of where food comes from, the farming industry at large and its impact on the environment. In 2016-2017 we worked with over 20,000 young people, engaging with 721 schools.
The farming industry is rapidly evolving
There have been many changes, for example:
- Driverless tractors have been around for years, long before driverless car technology was promoted in mainstream society’s consciousness.
- Flying drones monitor our crops’ health and needs.
- Farms use technology that can monitor how much a cow has eaten, how far it has walked, when it ‘likes’ to be milked, how long it has been sitting down for (this is in regular use at a lot of farms).
Most of our young people – indeed most adults including teachers and school leaders – are not aware of these developments.
The job of a teacher arguably is to prepare our students for a healthy and successful future, whether that be academic, practical or life skills, or even preparing them for future careers. How can young people and teachers extend their horizons and take a step into the seemingly unknown world on our doorstep, in our rural societies or surrounding the urban spaces which we live?
Linking with schools
We have been working with ITT institutions to develop trainee teachers’ skills and the confidence to plan, run and evaluate effective farm visits. Last year we worked with 1,906 teachers, both as trainees and in CPD for established teachers and leaders. We are increasing our work in this area and would be most eager to hear from other groups, such as SCITT groups, who would like us to deliver CPD in how to deliver the national curriculum or exam specifications in innovative, inspiring and engaging ways using the farming world as a vehicle for delivery.
Feedback from teachers:
‘We have seen some great long-term impact on student-teacher relationships. Being together in the countryside really helped to break down barriers and, four months on, we see stronger ongoing relationships between all who took part. We thoroughly enjoyed the event and are planning a seasonal planting event for the near future.’
Michelle Howard, Rivington and Blackrod High School (SSAT member)
‘The support has had a lasting impact on our school’
Pauline Burgmans, Ryelands Primary School
‘When talking about Fairtrade in other countries I have tried to link it to our farmers’ struggles with fair trade in this country. The children were surprised that farmers in this country could struggle as much as farmers in South America, Africa etc.’
Trainee Teacher Response to the FACE Impact Report July 2015
Hopefully this will bring the agricultural world direct into the classroom and ultimately showcase the modern, high-tech agricultural industry which is eager to engage with young people, the future generation of their industry
FaceTime a Farmer
We would like to open this opportunity to facilitate either a FaceTime or Skype call between schools and farmers, locally, nationally and internationally. The idea is that a named teacher would contact the farmer and discuss areas that young people might be covering that week, from a variety of subject areas and age ranges. Teachers could give the farmers questions that their students might have. Or even point to national curricula or exam specifications that they might want to cover through these conversations. Or just open their students’ eyes to the world of food, farming and the environment.
The farmers will all be current working farmers who have a passion about what they do and for engaging with young people. Perhaps they might even inspire some of your students to consider a role in the agricultural industry? Further information.
Get in touch with LEAF to arrange a FaceTime or Skype call with a farmer direct to your classroom:
- Contact: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.face-online.org.uk/
- Further resources: http://www.countrysideclassroom.org.uk/
LEAF are looking to start this initiative in March 2018 onwards; and will be offering an online training event for all teachers and farmers who wish to take part.
Read more about a rich curriculum on the SSAT blog: Courageous leadership and the school curriculum
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Workshop #5 – Save neighborhood trees and learn how to save yours!
Permaculture instructors and designers in our area will be on hand for a hands-on tree rescue and teaching day about permaculture principles such as “mulch basins” and “swales” using nature’s shapes to save your trees from the coming summer drought.
This is a great opportunity to learn how permaculture principles can be applied in your community and at home to help precious resources like trees thrive in our fluctuating climate.
HISTORY: A wonderful neighborhood beautification organization called Sustainable Neighborhoods worked with dozens of neighbors near 2222/Lamar to plant several trees that will shade the nearby sidewalk and bus stop. But, the vast median of poor soil is sucking the trees dry. Without proper earthworks to feed the soil and build up nutrients and microbes, the trees will die. They’re already suffering even though they’ve received supplemental water.
In this half-day workshop/community volunteer day you’ll:
- - Help save some community trees from drought
- - Learn permaculture techniques for long term tree care
- - Learn about the concept of “earthwork” and how it can change your world
- - Have some of your site specific questions answered by professionals
Location: 2222/Lamar intersection – park at the Texas DPS Headquarters
Date:Saturday, May 26th
Time: 8am – 1pm
Cost: Requested/Sliding Scale donation of $10 to help pay for materials.
PLEASE RSVP: [email protected]
Click here to donate to help the trees! Your donation is tax deductible through our project sponsors, Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems:
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https://www.dwyformeirionnydd.wales/tory_government_willing_to_sacrifice_sheep_farmers_on_the_altar_of_a_no_deal_brexit
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Plaid Cymru has slammed the UK Government for admitting that the Welsh sheep farming sector will be decimated if no Brexit deal is agreed with the European Union, expecting sheep farmers to effortlessly diversify into beef.
The Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, George Eustice MP made the comments on the BBC Andrew Marr show on Sunday. When challenged with the fact that 90% of UK sheep exports go to the EU and that a no deal Brexit would devastate sheep farmers, Mr Eustice said,
‘The price of lamb would rise in the EU, that would also mean that demand in the EU would go down and there would be a fall in prices here in the UK in the short term. But also, if we’re not importing as much beef form Ireland then those mixed beef and sheep enterprises will be able to diversify into beef.’
Plaid Cymru Dwyfor Meirionnydd Senedd candidate Mabon ap Gwynfor who himself lives on a sheep farm said,
‘This is a brazen admission that our farming communities here in Gwynedd and across Wales are of no value to this Conservative Government.’
‘They openly accept that sheep farming will be devastated, with falling demand and falling prices. What’s more galling is that they expect sheep farmers to diversify to beef, which shows just how far removed they are from farming communities here.’
"Our highlands are well suited to sheep farming"
'That is why sheep flocks are so much larger than herds of cattle. The requirements for farming sheep is completely different too.’
‘A sheep farmer can’t find fields to grow the crops necessary to feed cattle overnight, and neither do they have the resources needed to buy the machinery or build the sheds that would be required to winter sheep during the harsh conditions on the Welsh highlands.’
‘Such a casual remark shows how completely out-of-touch this Conservative government is, and that they simply don’t care about our farming communities.’
‘Our economy and our way of life, especially here in Meirionnydd, has developed around generations of sheep farmers, and all of that is now under serious threat because of this Government’s shameless incompetence.’
‘Sheep farming might be insignificant to wealthy landowners and government ministers who spend their time with oligarchs in London, but it’s an integral part of our life here in north west Wales and must be defended at all costs.’
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This time of year - the southern plains is totally awash in shades of green.
For the present, green runs the full spectrum -- and, we Oklahomans all enjoy the view -- because we know in a few short months the summer sun will bake all the green to shades of yellow/gold/brown.
But for now we can feast our eyes on green.
1st Picture - freshly planted begonias in my Mom/Sister's front yard)
2nd Picture - canas in my yard. This is the second year for this bed of canas and I think they like this location.
3rd Picture - our back lawn, the grass hasn't been cut for over a week due to the rain and the grass really needs a haircut
4th Picture - a small tree that sprouted between our back fence and the wheat field to the north of our house. I confess that I've been watering it because I think something that determined to grow deserves all the help it can get.
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https://cowfarmgirl.com/the-benefits-of-organic-food/
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When selecting in between organic food and also conventionally expanded things, make certain to check the tag on the fruit and vegetables. Naturally grown veggies and fruit typically consist of less chemicals. Nonetheless, some generate, such as strawberries, apples, and also grapes, has high levels of pesticides. While it can be less expensive to buy icy produce, it is not worth the added price. Organic vegetables and fruits are better for you and also your family members. For additional information on how to select natural foods and veggies, have a look at our getting overview.
Cost of organic food
It’s worth the money to buy health food. The benefits are several. Along with being a lot more nutritious, it also doesn’t contain as many ingredients and preservatives. Below are some of the major reasons to choose for health food:
Expense of natural meat
It is hard to tell exactly what organic meat prices, but it’s most likely to be more than regular meat. For starters, natural livestock are fed qualified organic feed, which increases the price of each pound by 30% to 100%. Organic feed also reduces the hazardous chemicals that are generally utilized in grain manufacturing. This, consequently, increases the cost of organic meat. Organic animals are usually fed extra organic grain than non-organic animals.
Cost of organic dairy
The cost of organic milk is enhancing due to increased production standards for natural dairy products cows. The cows have to be on pasture for at least 120 days a year. Other demands consist of not using antibiotics, hormonal agents, or synchronized milking routines. There are also significant differences in between traditional and organic production methods. The first is more costly than the 2nd, and both are connected with ecological and also animal welfare threats. The second is extra economical, however needs much more financial investment from the farm proprietor.
Price of natural eggs
When you take into consideration that the price of natural eggs can be as high as $1.60 a dozen, it’s very easy to see why they’re so attractive. Nevertheless, they consist of no development hormonal agents or prescription antibiotics. The included advantage is that you’ll only spend a portion of the usual price every day. Nevertheless, there are methods to lower that cost, consisting of couponing as well as purchasing wholesale. Read on to learn how.
Wellness benefits of natural produce
One of the several benefits of natural fruit and vegetables is that it is without chemicals and various other chemicals. It has a much longer life span, is fresher, and is less likely to be infected by pesticides. It also has a greater nutritional worth because it has actually been grown in the sunlight. Organic generate does not have to travel as much to reach us. Furthermore, it is often left on the creeping plants longer, allowing the vegetables and fruits to ripen totally in the sunlight. This indicates that natural produce has much more vitamins, minerals, as well as various other beneficial substances. Organic produce is additionally without irradiation, which destroys vitamins as well as creates carcinogenic compounds. Organic generate is additionally complimentary of unsafe pesticides, which are likewise damaging to the health of countless farmers and employees. Should you loved this post and you would like to receive details with regards to https://ricebowlmeals.com i implore you to visit our own web site.
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https://quickhpjunkremoval.com/dumpster-rental-for-community-composting-closing-the-loop-on-organic-waste/
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Dumpster Rental for Community Composting. Organic waste is a significant environmental challenge in today’s world, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and landfill overcrowding. However, there is a sustainable solution that communities can adopt to address this issue effectively – community composting. By implementing a well-organized dumpster rental system, communities can make a significant impact on reducing organic waste and promoting environmental sustainability.
Understanding Community Composting
Community composting is a decentralized approach to handling organic waste, such as food scraps, yard trimmings, and other biodegradable materials, within a neighborhood or community. Instead of sending this waste to landfills where it produces harmful methane gas, these materials are collected and converted into nutrient-rich compost through controlled decomposition. This compost can then be used to enrich local soils, fostering healthier gardens and landscapes while reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers.
Challenges of Implementing Community Composting
While community composting presents numerous benefits, it also comes with its challenges. One of the primary obstacles is the logistics of collecting and managing organic waste from various households and businesses. This is where a reliable dumpster rental company plays a crucial role. By partnering with a reputable junk removal and dumpster rental company, communities can efficiently collect, transport, and manage the organic waste generated within the area.
The Role of a Dumpster Rental Company
A well-established dumpster rental company provides the infrastructure needed for successful community composting. They offer various dumpster sizes suitable for different scales of composting projects, whether it’s a small neighborhood initiative or a city-wide program. These dumpsters are strategically placed within the community for convenient access, making it easier for residents and businesses to participate in the composting effort.
Efficient Waste Collection Schedule
A well-organized dumpster rental company also establishes a waste collection schedule tailored to the community’s needs. Organic waste collection may occur multiple times a week or on specific days, depending on the volume of waste generated. This regularity ensures that the composting process remains efficient, avoiding potential odors or pest issues associated with rotting organic matter.
Ensuring Proper Sorting
Proper sorting of organic waste is vital for successful community composting. The dumpster rental company educates residents and businesses about what can and cannot be composted, preventing contamination of the composting process. Educational materials, workshops, and online resources help raise awareness and encourage active participation.
Professional Compost Management
Once collected, the dumpster rental company is responsible for transporting the organic waste to a professional composting facility. At the composting site, experts monitor and manage the decomposition process, ensuring optimal conditions for turning the waste into high-quality compost. This compost can then be distributed back to the community for use in gardens, parks, and other landscaping projects.
Environmental Benefits and Conclusion
The benefits of community composting with the help of a dumpster rental company are far-reaching. Not only does it significantly reduce organic waste sent to landfills, but it also helps combat climate change by curbing methane emissions. The compost produced enriches the soil, enhancing its water retention capacity and promoting plant growth.
In conclusion, community composting is an essential step toward a more sustainable future. By partnering with a reputable junk removal and dumpster rental company, communities can efficiently manage their organic waste and close the loop on the circular economy. As more neighborhoods and cities embrace this eco-friendly practice, we move closer to creating greener, cleaner, and healthier communities for generations to come. So, let’s join hands and take this crucial step together in preserving our planet for the future.
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