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http://tc-real.cz/hairdressers-rozelle-oizu/ygkx2.php?14f3bc=name-the-plant-from-which-coir-is-obtained | 2023-05-31T21:50:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224647459.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20230531214247-20230601004247-00333.warc.gz | 0.936144 | 7,983 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__56269906 | en | Fiber cells are dead at maturity and serve as a support tissue. Two commercial enzymes, cellulase and β-galactosidase (Sigma–Aldrich), were used simultaneously as biocatalysts in Erlenmeyer flasks containing samples of coir and citrate buffer (100 mL) at pH 4.8 and temperature 50°C. The common name, scientific name and plant family of coconut fibre are Coir, Cocos nucifera and Arecaceae (Palm), respectively . 30.2. A wide range of plants, including cotton, kapok, jute, flax, ramie, sisal, and hemp, may be used to produce plant fibre and many fibre plants are grown as field crops to … Changes in the EC and pH of the irrigation solution and the drainage solution in a substrate coconut bag without plant. The resulting growing medium is then dried and compressed into bricks or blocks to minimize shipping costs. The term sisal may refer either to the plant's common name or the fibre, depending on the context. Nevertheless, the combination of HS-SPME and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) techniques described in this work proved to be effective for simultaneous identification and quantification of 6-PP produced by Trichoderma harzianum. Substituting coir for other timber products could also save a substantial amount of tropical trees being logged for this purpose. They are from renewable, high-volume waste streams and, through various degrees of secondary processing, can provide growers with consistent, predictable results. Name two items that are made from coconut fiber. The sample preparation of preformed growing media is usually confined to cutting a sample of specific dimensions in such a way that the material is not disturbed (CEN 15761, 2009). Coir fibres are obtained from the husks of the coconut fruit. As its name implies, bast fibres are obtained from the outer layer, i.e. The chemical changes, as microbes decompose carbon compounds in organic material, consume plant available nutrients. José S. Rubio-Asensio, ... Diego S. Intrigliolo, in Fruit Crops, 2020. From which of its part do we get jute? It yields a stiff fibre used in making rope and various other products. You're probably most familiar with it as those stiff, scratchy doormats and the fibrous liners used in hanging baskets. A coconut harvest occurs once in 45 days. Coir ( / ˈkɔɪər / ), or coconut fibre, is a natural fibre extracted from the outer husk of coconut and used in products such as floor mats, doormats, brushes and mattresses. From: Soilless Culture (Second Edition), 2019, MICHAEL MAHER, ... MICHAEL RAVIV, in Soilless Culture, 2008. Profiles of RSC versus time produced during the hydrolysis of samples containing various concentrations of coconut coir are shown in Fig. The liquorice plant is a herbaceous perennial legume native to the Western Asia and southern Europe. Name : Coconut husk fiber. Acetylation of the sisal fiber improves the adhesion of the fiber to the polyolefin matrix. Coir and sphagnum peat both take up a lot of water. Question 1. It is obtained from its stem. A Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) funded project in Sri Lanka established a R & D and Training Center in a rural area to demonstrate best practices in coir processing. In addition, the cultivation conditions of the coco palms can also have an effect on chemical properties. W.R. Carlile, ... M. Prasad, in Soilless Culture (Second Edition), 2019. Mature coir fibres contain more lignin, a complex woody chemical, and less cellulose than fibres such as flax or cotton. Join Now. The coarse, stiff, reddish brown fibre is made up of smaller threads, each about 0.01 to 0.04 inch (0.03 to 0.1 centimetre) long and 12 to The main products from hydrolysis were glucose and cellobiose. Can you name the fibre we get from sheep and goat? Some manufacturers store the coir pith for 6 months or alternatively compost it for that period to get a stable physical product. The calquat sapling is obtained by planting a Calquat seed in a plant pot filled with dirt, then by using a watering can on the plant pot. It is the fibrous material that is found between the outer coat of a coconut and the hard internal shell. Comprehensive car insurance and collision car insurance coverage cover damages to the car as the result of a collision with another car, or because of another event, like a natural disaster. Coir peat compost developed from coir waste is an excellent organic manure and soil conditioner applicable to agricultural crops. is obtained from seed of the plant, jute is obtained from the stem of a plant and coir is the outer covering of coconut. or organic (peat, coconut coir dust, etc. The husk of the coconut contains approximately 75 per cent fibre and 25 per cent fine material, the so-called ‘coir pith’. Coir is the name given to the fibrous material that constitutes the thick mesocarp (middle layer) of the coconut fruit (Cocos nucifera). This material is referred to as ‘treated coir’ (de Kreij and van Leeuwen, 2001). The tensile strength of coir is low compared to abaca, but it has good resistance to microbial action and salt water damage and needs no chemical treatment. 30.3), which demonstrate the suitability of this substrate for growing fruit trees. R.W.F. Globally around 650 000 tonnes of coir are produced annually, mainly in India and Sri Lanka. Another indication on the rewetting ability of the material is the rehydration rate. With a name change to Factory Zero, GM's Detroit-Hamtramck plant is ready to build only electric vehicles—like the upcoming GMC Hummer EV. The player gains access to it after finding his Car Key at the end of Level 3-4. 30.2) showed that there was consumption and/or transformation of nutrients by the substrate and its microorganism since EC decrease and pH decrease. Suguna, followed by Prabha and Sugandham, among cultivars, were seen to be most heavily colonized with mycorrhizal fungi with mycelium, arbuscules, vesicles, and spores of Glomus, Gigaspora, and Sclerocystis with domination of Glomus population (Reddy et al., 2003). The physical changes of the organic media may result in shrink (or “slump”) within the plastic bag (Särkkä et al., 2008). Some work is being done on a rewetting indicator calculated from the unsaturated hydraulic conductivity. coir synonyms, coir pronunciation, coir translation, English dictionary definition of coir. Car insurance companies: whose policy tops the table? Plant fibres such as sisal, ramie, bamboo, kapok, pineapple, coir, hemp, jute, flax, and kenaf are generally classified by the part of the plant from which they are obtained such as leaf, seed, fruit, stem, and bast. The thickest and most resistant of all commercial natural fibres, coir is a coarse, short fibre extracted from the outer shell of coconuts. a) Epicarp . d) Endocarp. Preformed growing media, such as stone wool slabs, Nutrition and Nutrient Management in Turmeric, The Agronomy and Economy of Turmeric and Ginger, Turmeric shows good response to the application of biofertilizers as well. Coir is woven into thick textiles which are applied like blankets on the ground in erosion prone areas. Alkaline–autoclave pretreatment was carried out at the lowest concentration of NaOH (5% wt) at 121°C for 15 min and a total holding time of 1 h. Ultrasound-assisted pretreatment in a water bath was chosen as an alternative to pretreatment in the autoclave. The efforts support the market expansion for coir and India hopes to further increase production by streamlining the fibre collection process to meet demand. Figure 11.3. Some plant fibres. The liquid medium used to impregnate the spent coffee grounds was the same used by where 1.65 mg/g DM was obtained after seven days using green coir dust as a solid support for SFF. This table includes insurers both with and without a customer score. Liquorice (British English) or licorice (American English) (/ ˈ l ɪ k ər ɪ ʃ,-ɪ s / LIK-ər-is(h)) is the common name of Glycyrrhiza glabra, a flowering plant of the bean family Fabaceae, from the root of which a sweet, aromatic flavouring can be extracted.. When sodium, chloride and potassium levels are high in the coir, these elements have to be leached from the substrate before it can be used as a growing medium. Coir of coconut is obtained... biology. Coir coconut fiber is a natural cellulose fiber which is obtained from coconut husk. In India the product has been well accepted by the market as an alternative to plywood. Jute fibre is obtained from the stem of the jute plant. India and Sri Lanka are also the main exporters, followed by Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. jute-stem. Fig. An important consideration of using organic material is its “instability” (Verhagen, 2009). Vaithanomsat et al. Name the states where jute plants are mainly grown in India. Camellia—Collect and plant in the fall before the seed coat hardens.If seeds are dry, soak in warm water for 24 hours before planting. When coir first became available as a horticultural substrate, this leaching was done with water; later it was found that some of the K and Na were in exchangeable form so that today it is leached with water containing a cation, usually calcium nitrate. We can deliver our coconut products in any desired packaging. The aerial part of a tree where structural branches have formed. Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants. The higher cost is mitigated by the ability to reuse coir three or four times in growing modules for soft fruit crops. At present, few organic materials dominate soilless cultivation worldwide; these are primarily peat, coir, wood, and composted materials. Fig. The second group consisted of PO43−,SO42−, Mg2 +, Na+, and Cl−; the concentration of these nutrients in the drainage of the substrate was similar to that of entry into the irrigation water, indicating that there was no consumption or adsorption by the substrate. K.P. Vegetable fibres are obtained from the various parts of the plants. Kosseva, in Science and Technology of Fruit Wine Production, 2017. The husk is then separated from the nut and beaten with wooden mallets to get the fibre. In a study using sugar cane bagasse as a solid support for SFF , 2.8 mg/g DM was obtained after 10 days of fermentation. Tetracycline antibiotic was added to the buffer to prevent bacterial contamination. Answer: (i) Jute Sack bags (ii) Ropes Q8: Name two items that are made from coconut fibre. Application of coir pith compost, Azospirillum, phosphobacteria, and VAM induced maximum IAA oxidase and peroxidase activity (Velmurugan et al., 2002). Coir of commerce comes from which part of coconut? Fibre Plants - seed, bast & hard fibres: Plant Fibre from cotton, linen, hemp & jute. Coir is the fibre contained in the coconut husk and is used for making ropes, mats, brushes, calking boats and is also used as stuffing fibre. The ethanol yields were approximately 85% of the theoretical ethanol yield. Also, as much of the root system is in the soil, it serves as an anchor for the tree at the same time that root performance is buffered by the soil water and nutrient content. By using coconut fiber, the OFSS relies on the specific characteristics of this substrate in terms of water and nutrient holding capacity to attain a high flexibility in the irrigation scheduling (Rubio et al., 2010, 2011). The cellulose content in old coconuts is 41.7% (Fatmawati et al., 2013 ). Jute" is the name of the plant or fiber used to make burlap, hessian or gunny cloth. Pretreatment and Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Coconut Coir. Name the plant from which jute is obtained. 12th. Felipe M. Rivera, ... Selma G.F. Leite, in Flavour Science, 2014. Crazy Dave's Twiddydinkies is Crazy Dave's shop and is located in the trunk of his car. Frozen is to cool in the same ways seething is to warm. The plant is similar to the sisal plant with … b) Mesocarp. Processed coconut fibers are the byproduct of the coconut industry which, without its usefulness to gardeners, would otherwise be disposed of. Nowadays, the use of renewable materials and ease to dispose them are also important drivers (Raviv, 2013). Wool can also be obtained from the hair of rabbits and camels. Our research group at the University of Nottingham Ningbo Campus found that autoclave pretreatment at 121°C can be successfully substituted by treatment in ultrasonic bath at 50°C for the identical time of 1 h. One of the advantages of the ultrasound-assisted pretreatment is the lowest weight loss of the pretreated coir, which reached 48% w/w. Coir: Among vegetable fibres, coir has one of the highest concentrations of lignin, making it stronger but less flexible than cotton and unsuitable for dyeing.The tensile strength of coir is low compared to abaca, but it has good resistance to microbial action and salt water damage. External appearance of the substrate bags in the second (A) and fourth (B) year of experimentation in young mandarin trees. By searching with Ecosia, you’re not only reforesting our planet, but you’re also empowering the communities around our planting projects to build a better future for themselves. The point of dryness has to be related to dry but practical circumstances which are different for different materials. From 1000 coconuts it would be possible to extract 10 kgs of coir. Most of the replicas have been built from plexiglas and with various bits and pieces from other cars, but during the years, just a few companies started producing exact clones of Cobra 427 which are identical in every aspect. 1 ; cotton fruit. Question 13. Let us learn more about plant fibres. Plant Fibres: Cotton (Fig. When analyzing nutrient input and output from a coconut fiber substrate bag without plant, we distinguished two groups of nutrients that differ in the balance between the concentration of nutrients in the irrigation water and amount of nutrients drained (Rubio-Asensio et al., 2019). How to Grow Plants in Coco Peat. Coir ply has all the properties of phenol-bonded ply with the added strength of fibre reinforced phenol bonding. 8. However, optimization of the process at each stage should be further studied to develop the most suitable conversion technology (see Fig. Nevertheless, CCK- or gastrin-like activity has been shown in the vertebrate organ, the contraction of rainbow trout gallbladders , and the release of histamine and gastric acid from the rat stomach . All the genotypes of turmeric were found to have effective mycorrhizal association by extra-, intra-, and intercellular hyphae of VAM fungi in their roots. Agave is the name of a succulent plant of a large botanical genus of the same name, belonging to the family Agavaceae. Fig. Organic materials are subjected to variable rates of microbial decomposition that can cause undesirable physical and chemical changes in the resultant growing medium (Jackson et al., 2009). Typically, white coir spun into yarn is used in the manufacture of rope and, thanks to its strong resistance to salt water, in fishing nets. These blankets have high strength retention and a slow rate of degradation meaning they last for several years in field applications. In the above study, the amounts of ethanol produced by the separate hydrolysis and fermentation (SHF) and simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (SSF) processes were compared. (B) CC pretreated in an autoclave and hydrolyzed in a shaker. Turpentine, the resinous exudate or extract obtained from coniferous trees, particularly those of the genus Pinus. 24. Answer: Jute is obtained from ‘Putson’. Plant fibers are sclerenchymatous cells with heavily lignified cell walls having a narrow lumen in cross section. Coir, seed-hair fibre obtained from the outer shell, or husk, of the coconut, the fruit of Cocos nucifera, a tropical plant of the Arecaceae (Palmae) family. M.R. write one property and one use of coir 2 See answers SaphalIngle833 SaphalIngle833 Coir , or coconut fibre, is a natural fibre extracted from the husk of coconut and used in products such as floor mats, doormats, brushes and mattresses. Answer: Cotton is obtained from the fruits of the cotton plant, called cotton balls. (A) Hydrolysis of coconut coir pretreated in an autoclave with NaOH. Ecosia - the search engine that plants trees Trees planted by Ecosia users Let's plant some trees! Silk cotton Silk cotton is obtained from kapok tree. I'd gently remove it from it's pot, dump all the rocks out, add a bit of soil to the bottom of the pot (enough so that the plant is at the same height as when you originally obtained) and gently sit the plant (with the rootball intact) back down into the pot. D. Placenta. (D) CC pretreated in a USB (200 W), hydrolyzed in a shaker. 23. The coconut coir husk (CCH) was used which obtained from Arau, Perlis. Since many of the developing countries growing coconuts are not utilizing coconut husk to produce value added products, providing such facilities can go along way to provide employment, increase the income of coconut farmers and reduce poverty and provide environmental benefits associated with use of the nutrient rich waste product. Consequently, EC decrease and N may not be readily available for the plants. Under identical irrigation and fertilization conditions, mandarin trees planted directly in the coconut substrate performed better, in terms of nutritional leaf status, than trees where the bags were on the soil surface (Fig. The common name, scientific name and plant family of coconut f ibre are Coir, Cocos nucifera and . Alternative attractive applications of dwarf–green coconut coir fibers were proposed by Esmeraldo et al. Those three categories are bast or stem fibres (jute, mesta, banana etc. Your car's market value may be more or less than the total value you owe your leasing bank. Coir: Coir is the fibre obtained from the outer covering or the husk of the coconut. Often the water used is brackish and this can increase the Na and Cl levels. Moving a plant from one location to another. Improved production (increased quantities and higher quality) is to be matched with improvements in the working conditions and production environment currently prevalent, ultimately resulting in higher levels of profitability at the bottom-end of the coir production chain. The pretreatment with NaOH solution resulted in higher α-cellulose (48.90%) and hemicellulose (22.04%), indicating the possibility of high ethanol conversion from coconut husk. The long fibres of coir extracted from the coconut husk are used in the manufacture of industrial products, for example mats or ropes. One of the following is a source of rubber: a) Hevea brasilensis. Coir Fibre pith, coir dust, or simply coir, is made from coconut husks, which are byproducts of other industries that use coconuts. It has high degrees of surface abrasion resistance and resists contraction/ expansion due to variations in temperatures. This is why in today’s guide, you will learn how to pick the best marijuana seeds that will match with the effects and flavors you're looking for… Plus, what types of seeds will be best for your specific grow-setup. The plantCoir is extracted from the tissues surrounding the seed of the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera), which is grown on 10 million ha of land throughout the tropics. It is important that at this stage there should be no contamination from weeds and potential human pathogens. The highest growth rate was found in plants inoculated with Glomus fasciculatum. seed fibres (cotton, coir, old palm etc. There are many who use the names flax and linen almost interchangeably whereas, they are two separate things though linen is a product obtained from the stem of the flax plant. The fibre thus obtained is spun and dyed and is ready for weaving. There were similar ethanol yields from SHF (21.21% based on pulp weight) and SSF (20.67% based on pulp weight). The fibre Coir fibres measure up to 35 cm in length with a diameter of 12-25 microns. Kinetics of enzymatic hydrolysis. Both types of fibres are widely used and each has its own unique distinct type of application. European automobile producers upholster cars with pads of brown coir bonded with rubber latex. Explain the process of making yarn from fiber. A. Endocarp. Define coir. Coir Fiber Coir ( pronounced as “coy-er”) is a vegetable fiber extracted from the fibrous husk (mesocarp) covering the inner shell of the coconut fruit grown on coconut trees (botanical name cocos nucifera). Mohan et al. Flax is a plant from which linen fabric is obtained though a lot of processing goes into making the fibers and later fabric. Answer: Cotton is obtained from fruits of cotton plant and jute is obtained from stem of the jute plant. Coco peat (coco peat), also known as coir pith. LEARNING APP; ANSWR; CODR; XPLOR; SCHOOL OS; answr. 9. 11.4). Peat moss is harvested from bogs that have taken hundreds, if not thousands of years to form as dead plant material piled on dead plant material. Coir pith, coir crush and coir fibre. Wild Fibres natural fibres > plant fibres. The plant Coir is extracted from the tissues surrounding the seed of the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera), which is grown on 10 million ha of land throughout the tropics. Coconuts are grown in more than 93 countries in the world and therefore there is considerable scope to develop coir industry in further countries. Husks are often soaked in water to soften them and facilitate grinding. Coir fibres are obtained from the husks of the coconut fruit. jute stem. Figure 11.4. Prior to use, the blocks of compressed treated coir are broken apart, moistened and fertilized. If it is desirable, samples should be taken in different directions of the original product. A young tree with distinct trunk and crown sections. Since it is a natural product that is processed in a variety of ways, the chemical properties can vary considerably. These fibers are the brown, stringy fibers located on the outside of a coconut's shell. Finally preformed fiber materials, such as stone wool, coir pith, and some peats, may show differences in fiber orientation in one or two directions. Answer: Rope and doormats. A plant growth substance involved in cell development. Maximum conversion of cellulose to sugar was achieved in the range of 40–60%, depending on the initial concentrations of the substrate used. Traditionally the dust and small fibres were left behind and accumulated as a waste product. Among vegetable fibres, coir has one of the highest concentrations of lignin, making it stronger but less flexible than cotton and unsuitable for dyeing. This is the reason why burning of wool gives smell like burning of hair. Movement of water through the plant from the roots to the atmosphere via the leaves. 6.1 (i) Animal Fibres These fibres are obtained from different animal sources. d) Cereal. This 1.4 lbs. c) Lichen. Coir definition is - a stiff coarse fiber from the outer husk of a coconut. Post-fertilisation: Structures and Events. Improving the structure or chemical composition of soil. Experiments were carried out in the rotating shaker at 50 rpm. Answer: Fibre is made from yarn by spinning. Both are excellent in trapping air in the soil, air that will benefit plant roots. Other useful plant fibres Coir Coconut fibre can be woven into fabric called coir. Biology . (2011) investigated the possibility of ethanol production from young coconut husk—a lignocellulosic residue, containing 39.31% α-cellulose, 16.15% hemicellulose, 29.79% lignin, and 28.48% extractives. The fibreCoir fibres measure up to 35 cm in length with a diameter of 12-25 microns. Coconut fiber, obtained from unripe coconut, is a natural fiber extracted from the husk of coconut and commonly known as coir. Weight : 50g 100g 150g 200g 250g. The time of bud unfolding and leaf emergence. It's what makes up the fibrous husks of the inner shell of the coconut and is used for all sorts of products, including rugs, ropes, brushes, and even upholstery stuffing. Coir (pronounced COY-er) comes from coconuts. In this experiment, using similar conditions, the production of 6-PP was observed on day five reaching a maximum of 3.40 mg/g DM and then decreased in the rest of the days studied. The fibres obtained from plants and animals are called natural fibres For Ex: Cotton from cotton balls, jute from jute plant, silk from cocoon of silkworm and from hair of animals like sheep or goat. Answer: Geotextiles made from coir are durable, absorb water, resist sunlight, facilitate seed germination, and are 100% biodegradable. Answer: No. Since the original car was rare and expensive, many fans found that having a replica can provide them with the same experience for fraction of the cost. There are usually at least 3 or 4 different products produced from coir based on particle size. 33 (6), 717-724, Nov. - Dec. 2011 1. Coir obtained from immature green coconut is generally known as white fibre and is finer than the brown fibre obtained from seasoned coconuts, which has lost their color. 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http://silverpebble-jewellery.blogspot.com/2013/09/higgledy-garden-giveaway-two-complete.html | 2016-02-09T17:46:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-07/segments/1454701157443.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20160205193917-00126-ip-10-236-182-209.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.958944 | 425 | CC-MAIN-2016-07 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-07__0__60471138 | en | I mentioned Higgledy Garden and his cut flower seeds. I also mentioned a giveaway. Here it is.
I have an ENTIRE 2014 collection of Ben's cut flower seeds to send to two readers.
Each collection is worth £19.50 and has twenty cut flower seed varieties exclusively tested in the Higgledy garden with the help of Harry Twelvehats the orangey dog.
Have a peep at the mosaic above. This is just a small selection of the beautiful flowers you could grow next year. Oof.
Here is a lovely quote from a Higgledy customer (Tracy):
"I love Higgledy cut flower seeds - the selection is perfect for my cutting patch and their germination rate is fantastic. Ben's blog is my go-to resource for all things flowery."
The flowers you could grow are useful for:
- Beautiful posies,
- Jaunty hats (this one is made of borage)
- Dreamy, floaty drifts of enviable garden loveliness.
Oh and it's not too late to sow hardy annuals from the cut flower seed collection now. As long as the soil is above 7 degrees C and frost free (which it certainly is in most parts of the country at the moment) then there's the opportunity for stronger larger plants next year through the power of the secret root ball.
Please leave a comment below to have a chance of winning. There's only one condition - pop over to Mr Higgledy's gaff and tell me which is your favourite cutting flower.
Also, do a tweet (I'm @silverpebble2) and there's an extra entry in it for you. Nice!
I'll keep the giveaway open until this Friday (4th October) and draw the winner on Saturday (5th).
(So sorry, EU only I'm afraid due to sending-seeds-further-afield rules)
All photographs are from Ben's website and are of flowers he grew from his own seeds. | agronomy |
https://www.lenntech.com/applications/irrigation/salinity/salinity-hazard-irrigation.htm | 2018-03-21T12:58:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257647649.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20180321121805-20180321141805-00739.warc.gz | 0.894405 | 649 | CC-MAIN-2018-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__28028624 | en | Salt content in irrigation water
The excess of salts content is one of the major concerns with water used for irrigation. A high salt concentration present in the water and soil will negatively affect the crop yields, degrade the land and pollute groundwater.
The suitability of water reuse for irrigation with high salt content depends on the following factors:
- Salt tolerance of the type of crop
- Characteristics of the soil under irrigation
- Climate conditions. The quality of the irrigation water plays an essential role in arid areas affected by high evaporation rates and cause high concentrations of salt accumulating in the soil.
- Soil and water management practices
Special account should be taken to coastal areas where the infiltration of sea water poses a high risk of salinity in the water that is then pump from wells to be used in irrigation. For example in Spain the overexploitation of groundwater resources for agriculture lowered the water table and as a consequence caused the seawater intrusion in the coastline.
Salinity with moderate content of salts can be used if moderate leaching occurs.
Water with high saline (ECi>1.5) and sodium (SAR>6) should not be used for water irrigation. Nevertheless, in some places with water shortage, water with high salinity concentration is used as a supplement for other sources and therefore a good management and control is essential and the salt tolerance of the plants must be considered.
If water with a very high salinity is used (extreme water shortage circumstances) the soil must be permeable, drainage must be adequate, water must be applied in excess to provide considerable leaching and salt-tolerance crops should be selected.
Salinization of soils on Irrigated Lands
Source: Adapted from F.Ghassemi, A.J.Jakeman, and H.A. Nix, salinisation of Land and Water Resources (Sydney: University of New South Wales Press, 1995)
If a farmer annually applies 10,000 tons of irrigation water to a Ha of crops, which is typical, between 2 and 5 tons of salt will be added to that land every year. Unless these salts are flushed out, enormous quantities can build up over the course of years or decades.
Salt tolerance of different crops
The yield of different crops in relation with the salinity content of the water used for irrigation, depends on the type of crop, soil and environmental conditions.
Management Practices for Irrigating with Saline or Sodic Water
The following consideration should apply:
- Adequate internal drainage. This measure is intended to avoid free movement of water in the root area.
The appropriate leaching requirement depending on tolerance levels for specific crops should apply to avoid the accumulation of salt. For example if natural drainage is not adequate, a drainage system must be installed.
- Higher water availability in soil. At high salt concentrations plants will not absorb all the normally available water.
- Proper management and control of SAR and salinity controls. Ex. add soluble calcium such as gypsum (calcium sulphate) to decrease the SAR to a safe value.
Related pages:Toxic ions hazard of irrigation water | agronomy |
http://cher-homespun.blogspot.com/2011/05/how-my-garden-grows-coffee-garden.html | 2024-03-03T00:18:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476137.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20240302215752-20240303005752-00006.warc.gz | 0.982646 | 378 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__137250405 | en | Even at my age I find nature amazing. I planted seeds for our garden and I’m astounded at how fast they germinate. Just a few short days from seed to sprout; they take root so fast you can almost see them growing. It’s pretty cool, even for an old lady like me.
I’ve never started seeds inside. Last year was my first vegetable garden ever and we bought all the plants ready to go in the garden.
I’m no expert on the subject, but I know that seeds should be started so that plants have time to establish roots and become hardy enough to go in the ground after the last frost.
I started some of the vegetable seeds a couple weeks in advance . . . using the newspaper seed pots that I made in this blog post, I started lettuce, radishes, cucumbers, peas and marigolds. I will be purchasing some plants from the local garden store, as well.
I’ve kept them inside except on the warmest days and I think it’s so cool how fast they grow. Except my cucumbers. I was concerned that since I was using seeds left over from last year that maybe they were no good since they were taking so long to pop. I was commenting to hubby that I was going to plant some fresh seeds.
They must have overheard me because the next morning they hadn’t just popped but they were practically busting out of the soil. Awesomeness!
I made a log of the seeds I started and will update it as they grown and make fruit. I'll do the same for the plants I buy.
So now, all of my little seedlings . . . I named them all Sprout . . . are happily growing and almost ready to go in the garden. | agronomy |
http://www.healthday.us/blog/coffee | 2017-07-27T14:39:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549428300.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20170727142514-20170727162514-00190.warc.gz | 0.935945 | 572 | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__113847256 | en | Coffee is very healthy - it is loaded with antioxidants and beneficial nutrients that improve your health.
The studies show that coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of several serious diseases.
Coffee improves energy levels and makes you smarterCoffee can help people feel less tired and increase energy levels.
This is because it contains a stimulant called caffeine, which is actually the most commonly consumed psychoactive substance in the world
Caffeine lowers the risk of Parkinson’sIn studies, coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, with a reduction in risk ranging from 32-60%
Here are some more health benefits of coffee, that have been confirmed in human studies.
The genus was first described in the 18th century by the Swedish botanist, Carolus Linneaus.
In the commercial coffee industry, there are two important coffee species — Arabica and Robusta.
Coffea ArabicaVarieties: Bourbon, Caturra, Mundo Novo, San Ramon, Jamaican Blue Mountain
Coffea Arabica originates from the original coffee trees discovered in Ethiopia.
They produce fine, mild coffee and represent approximately 70% of the world's coffee production.
On the world market, Arabica coffees bring the highest prices. The better Arabicas generally grown between 610 to 1830 metres above sea level. The most important factor is constant mild temperatures, ideally between 15 – 24ºC, with about 152 cm of rainfall a year.
Arabica trees are expensive to cultivate because the ideal terrain tends to be steep and access to them is difficult. Arabica trees are more disease-prone than Robusta, so they require additional care and attention.
Most of the Robusta coffee is grown in Central and Western Africa, parts of Southeast Asia, and in Brazil. Production of Robusta is increasing, though it is only about 1/3 of the world market.
Coffee Robusta is primarily used in blends and instant coffees. The Robusta trees withstands warmer climates with constant temperatures between 25 – 29ºC , which enables it to grow at far lower altitudes than Arabica.
Each tree is covered with green, waxy leaves growing opposite each other in pairs. Coffee cherries grow along the branches. Because it grows in a continuous cycle, it’s not unusual to see flowers, green fruit and ripe fruit simultaneously on a single tree.
It takes about a year for a coffee tree to mature after the first flowering, and nearly 5 years of growth to reach full fruit production. Coffee trees are generally the most productive between the ages of 7 and 20. The average coffee tree produces 4.5 kg of coffee cherry per year, or 900 g of green beans. | agronomy |
https://www.cargill.co.in/en/news/NA3077583.jsp | 2017-10-23T13:14:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187826049.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20171023130351-20171023150351-00224.warc.gz | 0.931637 | 178 | CC-MAIN-2017-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__82203886 | en | A partnership strengthens rural communities in eight countries
As CARE and Cargill announce a new $7.5 million program to fight global poverty and hunger, more than 100,000 people in rural areas are already benefitting from this unique partnership. Begun in 2008, the program strives to deliver lasting change. Smallholder farmers are getting training that helps them grow more crops and make more money. That means they can send their children to school. The program has helped refurbish schools, buy supplies and provide nutritious meals.
This infographic summarizes what’s been achieved so far by combining CARE’s expertise in rural development with Cargill’s agricultural knowledge, commercial resources and supply chain insight.
Learn more about the Cargill and CARE partnership and the Rural Development Initiative at: Cargill and CARE renew effort to fight hunger, improve incomes among smallholder farmers | agronomy |
https://www.montelvini.it/en/pages/territorio | 2024-02-21T06:09:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473370.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221034447-20240221064447-00200.warc.gz | 0.952724 | 464 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__205017546 | en | Since 1881, the Serena family has been dedicated to wine production with skill and passion. Today the company is managed by Alberto, managing director, and his sister Sarah, general manager, with their father Armando as president. The strength of the family is one of Montevini's founding values, which involves all collaborators and "allies."
The winery's logo is represented by an owl because the area where the winery is located is called “Zuitere”, or "land of owls." An animal that has always been a symbol of wisdom, knowledge, and sensitivity and that in Montelvini represents the knowledge in selecting the best grapes our land can offer and the wisdom of respecting nature and its rhythms.
AND MONTELLO DOCG
A land full of
The landscape is characterised by a strong integrity that has made it possible to preserve the original soil, very favourable for the cultivation of vineyards.
The morphological features have remained unchanged from those described by travellers of the past, where the slopes and curves still give this part of Veneto harmony and grace.
ASOLO AND MONTELLO DOCG
Le Zuitere is the estate surrounding the winery, whose name comes from the Venetian dialect and means "land of the owls." This small nocturnal bird, a symbol of wisdom since Ancient Greece, represents the winery's coat of arms.
The Presa IX estate takes its name from the road ("presa") of Montello that leads to the company's headquarters. Montello represents a green lung, a hill devoted to the cultivation of vines.
FAI: ITALIAN ENVIRONMENTAL FUND
For years we have participated in the FAI Corporate Golden Donor program, supporting the Fondo per l'Ambiente Italiano foundation, which works to protect, safeguard and enhance Italy's artistic and natural heritage.
Our company’s values are perfectly aligned with the ones of FAI: Make Italy an even better county to live in, visit and explore. The cultural and environmental heritage that FAI is protecting and promoting, represents one of the most valuable capitals of the world on which to invest in the development and promotion of our beautiful country. | agronomy |
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With flowering and fruiting plants, foliar sprays are most useful during critical periods (such as after transplanting or during fruit set) or periods of drought or extreme temperatures, for leaf crops (Asparagus, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Lettuce, Parsley, Spinach, etc.) even on biweekly basis.
Spray until the liquid drips off the leaves. Be sure to concentrate the spray on leaf undersides, where leaf pores are more likely to be open. You can also water in liquid fertilizers around the root zone or use a drip irrigation system that can carry liquid fertilizer to your plants. Use any type of spray available, as long as it sprays fine. Never use spray that has been used to apply herbicides.
The best times to spray are early morning and early evening, when the liquids will be absorbed most quickly and won't burn/damage foliage. Choose a day when no rain is forecast and temperatures aren't extreme.
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This one has been carefully developed and specific ratio of numerous medicinal herbs and Biodynamic products. This one may be used to give your plants boost even every two weeks during the growing season and you may spray all your plants at the same time. Plants can absorb it via their leaf pores and roots. Foliar feeding can supply nutrients when they are lacking in the soil, or when roots are stressed. It is especially effective for giving fast growing plants like vegetables an extra boost during the growing season. | agronomy |
https://www.sunriseagrosolution.com/contract-farming-services.htm | 2022-12-09T09:22:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711394.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20221209080025-20221209110025-00523.warc.gz | 0.951734 | 189 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__121945546 | en | Hi! Simply click below and type your query.
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https://creatures-eu.org/cases/fallen-fruit/ | 2024-04-13T20:15:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816832.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413180040-20240413210040-00844.warc.gz | 0.947526 | 838 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__94232185 | en | ‘Fallen Fruit is an art project that began in Los Angeles by creating maps of public fruit: the fruit trees growing on or over public property. The work of Fallen Fruit includes photographic portraits, experimental documentary videos, and site-specific installation artworks….Fallen Fruit investigates interstitial urban spaces, bodies of knowledge, and new forms of citizenship.’ – Fallen Fruit website excerpt
David Burns and Austin Young use fruit as a starting point for artistic exploration. Working under the name Fallen Fruit (originally with Matias Viegener) the duo has produced a series of participatory artworks that explore the cultural and social lives of fruit trees. They began this work in 2004 by mapping the location of fruit trees in public space, using digital platforms to make fruit trees more visible a common resource. From there, the duo moved to planting new fruit trees as part of participatory events that bring together local communities, plus cultural and municipal leaders. The Endless Orchard online mapping platform invites visitors to log their local public fruit trees and to plant new trees of their own, participating in what the duo call the world’s largest public artwork ‘a noncontiguous public fruit orchard planted, mapped shared and cared for by everyone who participates’.
Hope Builders: Fallen Fruit – PBS PSA for KVCR, produced and directed by Maria Burton.
Connections to eco-sustainability:
“Trees that are planted in public space save money because of their impact on the environment and public health. Public fruit trees benefit the environment by catching rainwater they also remove CO2 and other pollutants from the air. They reduce crime – there are several theories as to why, whether they draw more people into public spaces, they foster community cohesion. It changes the nature and feeling of a neighbourhood” – Austin Young
Fallen Fruit combine multiple forms of artistic, cultural and environmental production, engaging a variety of different audiences in their work. Planting fruit trees delivers direct eco-social benefits for soil and air, as well as providing a long-lasting healthy food sources for humans and other species. However as Young points out, their practice also has an aesthetic dimension. It changes the feeling of a neighbourhood and shifts the relationships within it.
Transformative creative practices:
“Sometimes people don’t understand how planting fruit trees could be art. But when I think about art in the 21st century I think that the role art has in our lives is to capture our imagination about something that we think we already know, and allow us to open our mind even more. The work we do, we do that in a way that doesn’t look like a photograph, a painting or a sculpture but the impression and the effect it has on people has the same effect as art is supposed to do.” – David Burns
When tree planting is performed as a cultural practice, the acts of digging, planting and nurturing fruit trees become part of a wider set of imaginative explorations – in this case, Fallen Fruit ask: what might future cities be like, if shared food growing was prioritised? Fallen Fruit’s recent creations explore historical depictions of fruit in institutional archives. They have created large-scale wallcoverings that blend botanical and creative renderings of fruit. These are immersive portraits of specific places, through which fruit has travelled – as commodities, scientific specimens and forms of pleasure.
Visit the Fallen Fruit website – https://fallenfruit.org/
Visit the Endless Orchard fruit map – https://endlessorchard.com/
“So they started as a collective of people mapping fruit trees in a city…there wasn’t any transformational narrative at the beginning, but then it started to grow when they started adding all kinds of art”. – Markéta Dolejšová
Fallen Fruit – David Allen Burns and Austin Young
Linked video – Hope Builders: Fallen Fruit – PBS PSA for KVCR; produced and directed by Maria Burton. | agronomy |
https://thinkbeef.ca/royal-winter-fair-2019/ | 2024-04-12T14:26:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816024.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20240412132154-20240412162154-00109.warc.gz | 0.939326 | 241 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__163194010 | en | The Food and Nutrition Forum at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 2019 (RAWF)
Food and nutrition educators are keen to broaden their understanding of sustainable food systems for their professional and client programming. ThinkBeef.ca collaborated with the RAWF to develop and deliver an ag-education program for over 60 nutrition and food educators, with a focus on the good work that farmers do to be as sustainable as possible.
The day-long program featured guest speakers on the topics of The role of precision agriculture & resilience (Clinton Monchuk, Farm & Food Care SK), Measuring the ag footprint – the Canadian cattle example (Dr. Kim Ominski, U of MB),Environmental farm plans in practice (Bob Wilson, Gilbrea Farm), Ag in the nutrition classroom curriculum (Dr. June Matthews, U of Western ON), Agscape’s Ag in the classroom program (Mercedes Unwin), as well as a panel of farmers representing egg, bean and dairy farming.
The full program was captured in real-time with illustrative capture to generate visual story-telling and social post opportunities, as well as video capture for the development of education resources for on-line posting in the future. | agronomy |
http://www.boongarden.com/gardening-class.html | 2017-07-20T22:27:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549423512.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20170720222017-20170721002017-00548.warc.gz | 0.908256 | 255 | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__100565362 | en | BOONgarden is proud to bring Introduction to Vegetable Gardening Class to our urban garden setting. These classes will help you set up your plot and include the best soil and watering system to cultivate your own vegetables. Different topics such as preparing for the seasons, saving seeds and others will be discussed in future classes. Click the green button to see which classes you should sign up for.
Introduction to Vegetable Gardening Class will cost $10 and include Arizona Native Seeds ready for use. Class is scheduled to be held outdoors in the BOONgarden urban garden from 9:00am till 10:00am with Q&A session to follow. Refreshments will be available for purchase inside the gallery space.
Alice Kelton is an avid nature enthusiast with over forty years of gardening and composting experience throughout the desert southwest of Nevada and Arizona. She also brings valued experience as a National Forest Service Arborist and Wildland Firefighter to her position as an educator with BOONgarden. Her overt joy for sharing gardening knowledge with people from all backgrounds and levels of experience is unrivaled.
BOONGarden Art & Garden Space with Coffee | 214 W. Western Ave. Avondale AZ 85323 | 623-932-2240 | agronomy |
https://dungbeetleexpert.com.au/envira/south-gippsland-landcare/ | 2023-11-28T10:43:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679099281.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20231128083443-20231128113443-00145.warc.gz | 0.822801 | 90 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__14691937 | en | The Dung Beetle Expert - John Feehan
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The Dung Beetle Expert's purpose is promote, advise and provide information and supply of dung beetles to assist farming communities and improve the environment. | agronomy |
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Asparagus is a high value specialty crop and the earliest producing spring vegetable. It currently is priced as a gourmet item and will remain in this category until. 1 Jan Varieties -- Many new asparagus varieties are now available. All male hybrids are more productive and do not produce seed which sprouts to. Asparagus is a perennial crop that lends itself well to small-scale and part-time farming operations.
Manual for Asparagus Production Using Sub-Surface Drip Irrigation Asparagus is a high value specialty crop and the earliest producing spring vegetable. Organic asparagus production, like other vegetable production systems, involves developing a functional system that provides adequate fertility while. 8 Feb Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a member of the lily family. It is grown as a perennial crop and is sold to the fresh market. A planting may.
ASPARAGUS PRODUCTION IN. CALIFORNIA. BRENNA AEGERTER, UC Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor, San. Joaquin County; MICHAEL CAHN, UC. Asparagus should not be considered for commercial production where warm conditions result in the plant's growth all year. Asparagus grows and yields best in. obtained from: Directorate Plant Production,. Division: Vegetables. Private Bag X PRETORIA Tel: +27 12 Fax: +27 12 Asparagus . Weed control is a large part of asparagus production. Asked if straw mulch can be used to control weeds, Hutton said yes; but wood chip mulch won't work. Asparagus (Aspar- agus officinalis) is a high-value, early- producing perennial vegetable crop. Orig- inally, it was native to the sea coasts of. Europe and eastern . | agronomy |
http://ethicalforlife.blogspot.com/2007/06/are-biofuels-answer-to-all-our-fuel.html | 2019-01-19T10:32:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583662893.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20190119095153-20190119121153-00565.warc.gz | 0.971636 | 403 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__60519846 | en | There is government and EU pressure to increase the use of biofuels both in the UK and throughout Europe. In the USA the government is promoting the development of biofuels as the answer to their fuel problems. Over here in the UK, BP and ABF have joined forces with DuPont to build a biofuels plant at BP’s chemicals site at Saltend near Hull. The £200 million biofuels plant will help to meet the demand for greener petrol for the foreseeable future. Due to start production in 2009, the plant will produce around 420 million litres of bioethanol a year. This plant alone is expected to meet around a third of the county’s demand for bioethanol. Under the government’s Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation, at 5% of fuel sold at petrol stations by 2010 will be biofuels, so the future in biofuels is pretty much assured. There is money to be made in biofuels, so investment can only increase. Which is a good thing, right?
Well, possibly yes and probably no. The problem with biofuels, is that they are made from staples like corn, wheat, palm oil and soya oil. As demand for these grows in the developed world, prices could go up, and make them less affordable to communities in third world countries that rely on these for food. Will we end up creating more starving people in the third world as we in the West buy up wheat and corn for our biofuels? The environment could suffer too, as vast areas of rainforest are burned or logged to make room for biofuel crops. Will we destroy the rainforests that reduce CO2 in the atmosphere to make ‘greener’ petrol? The biofuels market has to be regulated and monitored effectively if the benefits in CO2 reduction aren’t overshadowed by the damage to the environment and to the poorer communities around the world.
[Via The Independent] | agronomy |
https://nevadagolfalliance.com/environment/ | 2024-02-23T12:26:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474412.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223121413-20240223151413-00184.warc.gz | 0.938216 | 501 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__60217646 | en | Golf courses and the environment go hand in hand. To many outside of the golf industry, the common theory may be that golf courses and golf course owners are the worst wasters of water in the state and that golf courses, as a whole, are bad for the environment.
The fact is that golf courses–led by the best superintendents and maintenance staffs in the industry–are at the forefront of conservation and other ways to ensure our environment thrives.
The golf course industry works closely with local water authorities to conserve the maximum amount of water possible. In Southern Nevada alone, golf courses have reduced turf imprints by more than 1000 acres over the last decade and in addition to other conservation efforts have saved more two billion gallons of water–and counting.
In addition, golf courses are committed to being a positive addition to the environment and several have been named official Audubon Society Sanctuaries for wildlife and serve as flood zone outlets in times of rain.
The Nevada Golf Alliance members are leaders in protecting and conserving the environment at every level.
Golf Courses in Southern Nevada are limited to 6.3 acre-feet of water per irrigated acre annually. Each golf course must submit its own water-use reduction plan containing at least the following elements:
Golf courses in the City of Las Vegas are subject to turf restrictions set at 5 acres average per hole, with a maximum 10 additional acres for driving ranges.
Golf courses in Southern Nevada have removed over 900 acres of turfgrass, saving over 2 billion gallons of water. Recycled water represents 35% of all golf course water use in the Southwest Agronomic region (Southwest includes Southern Nevada) (GCSAA Water Use and Conservation Practices on U.S. Golf Courses, Phase II, Volume 1).
Over 45% of respondents (Southwest Region) surveyed in the GCSAA Water Use and Conservation Practices on U.S. Golf Courses (Phase II, Volume 1) have adopted recycled water use. The national average is just above 15%.
Water use in the Upper West/Mountain Region (including Northern Nevada) decreased by 5.4 % from 2005 to 2013 according to the GCSAA Water Use and Conservation Practices on U.S. Golf Courses (Phase II, Volume 1).
Superintendents employs numerous methods to reduce water use including:
A few specific examples:
Water Smart Landscaping-Golf Course Participation | agronomy |
http://www.huduser.gov/portal/publications/Preliminary-Report-Laguna-Housing.html | 2023-02-04T08:29:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500095.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20230204075436-20230204105436-00059.warc.gz | 0.933949 | 151 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__168943944 | en | Preliminary Report on the Laguna Housing Project
This historic report is based on a seven-month field study conducted in 1953, which surveyed the living conditions and housing needs of rural Mexican farming communities in the agricultural region of the Laguna. The Laguna, a cotton, wheat, and alfalfa-producing area on the border of Coahuila and Durango, was at the time of the report dominated by three urban centers, with the majority of the population living in small farming communities called ejidos. The report describes the conditions of housing in the ejidos following agrarian land reforms passed in 1936, and suggests improvements.
This report is part of the collection of scanned historical documents available to the public. | agronomy |
http://nrgag.com/maximum-farming/ | 2017-11-18T04:35:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934804610.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20171118040756-20171118060756-00436.warc.gz | 0.912717 | 208 | CC-MAIN-2017-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__214307146 | en | Maximum results for your farm’s future
We love our land, from sea to shining sea. We want to sow our fields and realize their greatest potential. We want to feed the mouths of the people who walk it. And we want to leave it off better than it started — especially for our future farmers. NRG uses the Maximum Farming System to help you do this.
What Maximum Farming entails
Maximum Farming is an integrated farming approach. With this system, none of your efforts go to waste and soil is improved, which improves plant growth and increases nutritious crop yields. Learn more at agspectrum.com.
How NRG helps
NRG experts know and use the science and procedures of Maximum Farming. We will help you make a long-term plan, test soil and yields, and provide recommendations based off these results. And we’ll be here year after year to help you maximize your farm.
- Healthier crops
- Higher yields
- Renewed soil
- Enhanced livestock and human health | agronomy |
http://www.joancusick.com/2014-Archives/Field-to-Market/i-9c36mVc/ | 2017-07-28T06:48:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549448095.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20170728062501-20170728082501-00654.warc.gz | 0.922297 | 310 | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__116198899 | en | Serving Sacramento, San Diego and Memphis metro areas
Sarah McCamman – the only full-time farmer grows and sells vegetables, fruits and herbs.
When this Yolo County farm became available in 2012, a group of former UC-Davis Aggies jumped at the chance to create an organic, sustainable and cooperative community.
In the early-morning light, Sarah begins to harvest mixed salad greens to be sold at the farmers market.
Farm dog Olive follows from row to row – and from field to field.
All work is done by hand, with no heavy machinery or chemical sprays.
Once the vegetables have been picked, Sarah retursn to the barn to wash and sort the produce.
On Tuesdays, Sarah and Marisol pack Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) boxes to be delivered to pick-up points in Davis and Sacramento.
On Fridays from May through October, the women prepare their biggest harvest, destined for the Oak Park Farmers Market in Sacramento.
Sarah does much of the heavy lifting but also receives help from farm-mates Marisol Lopez and Tessa Fojut, who live on the farm but work off site.
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farm to forksmall farmheavy dirt farmsarah mccammansacramento photographer | agronomy |
https://birdsbangladesh.com/jumbo-b-drinker/ | 2023-09-28T14:04:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510412.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928130936-20230928160936-00558.warc.gz | 0.805348 | 218 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__292281394 | en | Weight: 1.92 kg
Drinking capacity: 300 chicks or 100 to 150 broilers/layers per drinker, depending on climate
Standard packing: 20 units per carton (660x420x710 mm)
Shipping capacity: 2,860 units (143 cartons) per 20 ft cnt 3,500 units (without packing) per 20 ft cnt
- Working suspended or on the floor
- Easy to clean
- Extra trough surface area
- Usable from day-old to adult age
- Top quality and durability
- Proven through many years
Jumbo-B drinker is supplied with 3 m hose and shut-off saddle
Working pressure: min 0,2 bar to max 0,5 bar.
For higher pressures, either use a reducer or connect to a water tank that should be placed at least 4 m above ground level.
For optimum working conditions, it is suitable to keep the water level beetween 10 to 20 mm. | agronomy |
https://www.nutri-tech.com.au/products/mms/lime-life-organic | 2021-12-04T10:27:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964362969.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20211204094103-20211204124103-00337.warc.gz | 0.939361 | 498 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__145510308 | en | - Australian Certified Organic (ACO) Registered Farm Input 456AI (Restricted).
- Enhances crop quality.
- More convenient than limestone.
- A “fast food” source of calcium.
- Calcium is “the trucker” of nutrients – increasing calcium levels will also increase uptake of other elements.
- Ideal whenever a nitrogen free calcium boost is required.
- Lime-Life Organic™ is a “spoon feeding” option for light, sandy soils with poor retention of calcium.
- Calcium is considered one of the “Big Four” elements that should be maintained at luxury levels throughout the crop cycle.
- Calcium is required for cell strength and optimum plant health.
- Valuable in horticulture where constant use of NPK fertilisers may compromise calcium uptake.
General Testimonials“I wanted to pass on my compliments and thanks for the great customer service you provide... If there is ever a choice now between an alternative product supplier and NTS, I will now always go with you, due to your quality of product and excellent customer service.”– Bridie McLennan
General Testimonials“I was simply astounded at the results. There was a massive fruit set … we harvested 250% more fruit than the previous season and fruit size was just as good as other years.”– Peter Cochrane, Cowra
General Testimonials“Instead of the typical hard crust, the soil became moist and friable, and the smell was fantastic – I know there is a long way to go with this soil, but changes are already happening. Who would have thought I’d be seeing worms back in my soils again so soon!”– John Traill, Liverpool Plains
General Testimonials“I now believe that this is the first time I have seen genuinely healthy mango trees. These trees are now firing along with fantastic flushes even though they are still sitting in water. I just can’t believe it. I didn’t think it was possible.”– Robert Pucciarmati, Dundee Beach
General Testimonials“The trees were incredibly healthy and far more balanced than in previous seasons. There was less nitrogen sponsored wood growth resulting in a 75% reduction in pruning requirements and even the weed pressure has decreased significantly.”– Peter Cochrane | agronomy |
http://intechchennai.com/solution.php?id=1411 | 2019-03-26T22:37:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912206677.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20190326220507-20190327002507-00009.warc.gz | 0.879221 | 131 | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__213118279 | en | Fruit Sorting Systems
Problems: Selecting, sorting, or delivering fruit using mechanical flags (for variety discrimination) on special pallets gives rise to complicated mechanical parts with frequent malfunctions. Creating new mechanical flags to deal with new varieties uses up time and money. Water and dirt can cause reading errors in bar code systems. Store information obtained by a sorting machine, such as size, grade, and sugar content, in the Data Carriers (ID Tags) mounted to the pallets. Position Intelligent Flags at the sorting stations, read the information from the Data Carriers, and sort the fruit according to size, grade, or sugar content. | agronomy |
https://www.irta.es/en/servei/arbequina-irta-i-18/?ant=13899&ordenar=1&tags_input%5B%5D=1420 | 2021-06-20T19:44:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623488253106.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20210620175043-20210620205043-00081.warc.gz | 0.831303 | 573 | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__181260088 | en | Clone obtained at IRTA in 1998, through clonal selection of the cultivar “Arbequina” in Catalonia (NE of Spain).This is the first original “Arbequina” clone with sanitary and varietal guarantees, and proven successful in the different olive climates around the globe.
- Vigor: Low
- Growth habit: Semi-erect
- Canopy density: Compact
- Precocity bearing: Early
- Productivity: Very high and regular
- Fructification: In clusters
- Maturation: Medium
Comparison of accumulated production (kg/ha) for the clone IRTA-i·18® and “Arbequina” standard. Data obtained from a 12 years old orchard, in dry training in Catalonia (500 mm rainfall) and with a tree density of 370 trees/ha.
Fruit (Catalan orchard under irrigation hedgerow system)
Size(g): 1,72 ± 0,18
Flesh/stone ratio: 4,31 ± 0,59
Oil content (% wb): 21,9 ± 1,0
Oil content (% db): 54,4 ± 2,5
Virgin Oil(average data obtained in Catalonia)
- Fatty Acids (%)
- palmitic C16:0 14,5
- stearic C18:0 1,5
- oleic C18:1 69,4
- linoleic C18:2 11,1
- linolenic C18:3 0,72
- mono/polyunsaturated ratio6,2
Total Polyphenols (ppm cafeic acid): 234
Bitterness (K225): 0,21
Stability (hours at 120ºC): 9,10
Medium fruited extra virgin olive oil with an outstanding sweet aspect, that leads to the perception of other milder attributes like spicy or bitterness, indicating the presence of polyphenols. Secondary aromas are also present, like green grass and green almonds, with added ripe fruits notes. It presents outstanding varietal characteristics when freshly pressed at the start of the campaign that are also evident in blends to improve its stability.
Very productive cultivar, early bearing and slightly alternating. It is considered to be rustic, frost-resistant and adaptable to different climatic and soil conditions. Very adaptable to intensive and hedgerow orchards. Its semi-erect growth habit facilitates its training in central leader. ‘Arbequina i-18’ produces a medium fruited extra virgin oil, balanced in the mouth, where the sweet attribute is outstanding, very appreciated by the new consumers. Its commercialization can be monovarietal or in coupage with other oils. | agronomy |
http://diamondkgypsum.com/aquadrive.html | 2017-07-22T02:34:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549423842.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20170722022441-20170722042441-00370.warc.gz | 0.925467 | 241 | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__81433863 | en | AQUA-DRIVE — The #1 Soil Wetting Agent on the Market!
If you are experiencing slow infiltration and penetration,
run-off and erosion problems, or standing water,
Aqua-Drive can help solve these problems.
No matter the delivery system you are using, its efficiency
depends upon the reaction when water makes contact
with the soil. Many soils are water repellent to some
degree. Since water follows the course of least resistance,
your irrigation water, along with the soil amendments,
fertilizers or herbicides you may have added to it,
will not be uniformly distributed.
Aqua-Drive is a non-ionic surfactant additive designed
to improve soil wetting and penetration of treated
irrigation water. It reduces the surface tension of
water to as much as 60%, allowing water to flow in
a more effective pattern through the soil profile,
preventing deep movement of herbicides.
Independent tests show that water treated with Aqua-Drive
infiltrates soil nearly twice as fast as untreated
water, allowing less time for run-off and evaporation. | agronomy |
https://mtlt.org.nz/story/hands-learning | 2019-10-21T01:06:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570987750110.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20191020233245-20191021020745-00011.warc.gz | 0.964586 | 137 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__126814981 | en | The training and career plans of three local apprentices have been given a boost after being awarded Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) Tenant Apprentice Scholarships recently.
The scholarships are available to apprentices working for... Read more
MTLT-owned farmland near Wairarapa College enables hands-on learning for agricultural students. Studying agriculture as part of their secondary education includes practical learning with the benefit of the educational farm to supplement classroom theory.
On-farm work carried out by the students as part of their studies includes shearing, drenching and fencing. The farm’s close proximity to the College allows students to walk there for individual classes during the day. | agronomy |
https://www.fmlkabarole.org/fml-projects/503-2/ | 2023-12-03T08:09:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100489.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203062445-20231203092445-00407.warc.gz | 0.964075 | 539 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__276220326 | en | Empowering our students and the community with up-to-date agricultural practices and skills, we are developing organic garden projects on or near the school site. We educate both students and teachers on the latest farming methods, which will give them new skills to farm the land in a productive, yet sustainable way. We have provided the school with garden tools and a water tank, soon to be followed up with ongoing training and workshops across many agricultural areas.
Uganda’s economy is largely dependent on agriculture, so this is one of the subjects taught in Uganda schools. Nevertheless, it is rarely practically demonstrated. Our school garden project is a sustainable, long-term way to educate the wider community on modern agricultural practises.
Feed my lamb fish farming project
FMLK currently has three fish ponds, with assistance of its founders and skilled volunteers to assist students learn, fish farming is yet another self-sustaining effort in progress. This additionally benefits to improve the community of Gweri which still lags income generating activities. Miracle Movers in Toronto, CA are the best long distance movers in Canada. The fish farming project is only one of the on-going projects underway. We have many self-sustaining projects under consideration that will effectively provide for those long-term goals that we are striving to achieve for these children and the surrounding community. Please ask about other potential programs that you might be a part of.
Eat well, think well
The school gardens also help address problems created after the introduction of Universal Primary Education (UPE) in Uganda. So-called ‘free education’ in Uganda has witnessed large increases in student enrolment in many government and private schools, however many students cannot afford lunches, so they do not perform well in class because they are hungry. FMLK’s schools’ gardens are now growing fruits and vegetables, which assist in providing meals at school. For the best plastic injection molding company, visit http://wundermold.com. In addition to lunches, families must also bear the burden of stationary and school uniforms which are mandatory in Uganda, our goal at FMLK is to provide these for our children.
Feed My Lamb Kabarole (FMLK) also foresees a situation where students will act as ‘change agents’ and will pass on skills and knowledge gained from school gardens to their respective parents and homes, hence building sustainable communities. A Feed My Lamb Kabarole (FMLK) demonstration garden/farm is under development as a resource where schools, community groups and individuals can learn through seeing correct methods for themselves in a participatory way. | agronomy |
https://viajerocoffee.ch/en/product/oxapampa-frida/ | 2023-10-01T08:15:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510810.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20231001073649-20231001103649-00741.warc.gz | 0.927817 | 126 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__71973734 | en | Frida Gago, mother and daughter produce coffee in their small plantation. After studying agronomy in Switzerland, Frida decided to start her own business and revived her family's farm in the central jungle. A coffee entirely produced by two women, they manage together this paradise with a lot of passion
Altitude: 1'600 m
Pruning of the plantation: 7 hectares
Production method: Wash, washed coffee
Varieties of coffee: CATIMOR 100% arabica
The aromas of your coffee: Nuts, honey, coconut, caramel butter and citrus notes. | agronomy |
http://wang6.pw/Why-Americas-Largest-Agricultural-State-Is-Also-Its-Hungriest.html | 2019-05-25T12:52:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232258058.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20190525124751-20190525150751-00282.warc.gz | 0.906853 | 1,303 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__165307746 | en | Why America's Largest Agricultural State is Also its Hungriest
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We can be more efficient about where we grow, what we grow, and how we grow.
Climate Change and Water Stress Exacerbate the Challenge | agronomy |
https://theamericanonews.com/floricua/2023/04/19/7-orange-groves-you-can-visit-in-florida/ | 2023-12-09T13:00:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100909.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209103523-20231209133523-00606.warc.gz | 0.934132 | 1,281 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__5494531 | en | Picking your own citrus means choosing your own adventure at these family farms across the Sunshine State.
These days, orange groves and the fruit they produce are iconic symbols of Florida’s natural splendor and bustling agricultural industry, but many people don’t realize that citrus is not native to the Sunshine State, nor even the United States. As the Florida Department of State reports, oranges are native to southeast Asia, and they first reached American soil in 1493, when ships commanded by Christopher Columbus brought the fruit to Florida.
Despite encouraging growing conditions created by Florida’s sandy soil and subtropical climate, the citrus industry didn’t experience its first boom for another 300 years. In the mid-1870s, white Americans and formerly enslaved African Americans flocked to Florida in droves to provide the often back-breaking labor needed to gather, package, and ship citrus across the world.
Today, the Sunshine State’s citrus industry brings in $9 billion each year and employs nearly 76,000 people who work in growing, packing, processing, and selling this beloved fruit, according to the state’s tourism industry marketing corporation Visit Florida.
Luckily for Floridians, the owners of many orange groves and their related facilities across the state swing their doors open wide, welcoming any and all guests who want to taste fresh, just-picked citrus and learn first-hand the love and care that goes into growing and selling the fruit. Here are seven orange groves and farms that offer guests a wide variety of treats to sample, as well as entertainment and activities for the whole family.
Countryside Family Farms
There’s one stretch of Florida’s Atlantic coastline that proudly remains synonymous with the state’s citrus industry: Indian River County. Only a 90-minute drive from Orlando, this tiny, two-city area due south of Florida’s Space Coast boasts a variety of citrus growers, many of whom allow guests insiders’ access to where the magic happens. Countryside Family Farms in Vero Beach stands out from the pack with its inventive offerings fit for the whole family: take a train tour of the groves, hike along their nature trails, test your skills with a game of giant chess, or take an exhilarating zipline ride through the farm. End your adventure with the perfect treat: a “slushee” made from soft-serve ice cream and real fruit.
The Showcase of Citrus
Citrus lovers come from near and far to pick the freshest fruit at this 2,500-acre estate in Clermont, just southwest of Orlando. This family-owned and -operated farm has been growing more than 50 varieties of citrus for over three decades, and The Showcase of Citrus remains devoted to allowing visitors to pick their own each November through May. Selecting your own fresh fruit is only part of the fun—hop into a monster truck driven by Showcase of Citrus park rangers and take a tour of the groves, their surrounding woodlands, and the farm’s menagerie of exotic animals like zebras, water buffalo, and bison.
Al’s Family Farms
There’s no building more emblematic of Florida’s bustling citrus industry than the historic red barn packinghouse and citrus shop at Al’s Family Farms. Upon entering this time-honored institution located in Fort Pierce, just south of Indian River County on Florida’s Atlantic coast, you’ll be hard-pressed to choose which treats to eat now and which to eat later among Sharon’s Homemade Fudge, smoked fish dip made in-house, locally famous Sunshine Shakes, or gift boxes stuffed with fresh Valencia oranges, ruby red grapefruits, and Western honeybells.
In Arcadia, near the banks of the Peace River, lies a Floridian citrus grove with deep historical roots. Joshua Citrus traces its origins back to 1887, when a Texan named James Shelfer settled here and planted an orange grove. Though he only lived in Florida for four years before dying in a horseback riding accident, the seeds he planted continue to grow tall. Today, the Shelfer family operates the public-facing Joshua Citrus Grove Stand, selling fresh squeezed juices, jams, jellies, sauces, and Florida-themed gifts.
Only 30 miles south of Tampa’s crowded roadways and high-rises, Dooley Grooves in Ruskin offers a slice of uniquely Floridian tranquility. Listen to the wind rustling through the leaves and breathe in the sweet smell of orange blossoms as you traverse the Enchanted Grove hunting for the perfect fruit to take home. Dooley Groves staff will even provide you with colorful baskets, sharp clippers, carts, and wagons to make your you-pick experience a breeze.
Ridge Island Groves
This family-owned and -operated farm in Haines City, 30 miles east of Lakeland, proudly takes visitors on farm tours to showcase the techniques and wide variety of produce that they’ve devoted themselves to over the last three decades. After picking some of your own, visit Ridge Island Groves’ open-air market to try freshly squeezed juices made from oranges, tangerines, and grapefruits, and pick up some raw, unfiltered orange blossom honey to quell your spring allergies. Don’t be alarmed by the massive alligator resting on an awning above the cash registers—it won’t bite.
Florida Orange Groves Winery
Though this St. Petersburg hotspot is in no way, shape, or form an orange grove, it’s worth mentioning to Florida’s citrus fans, as it’s one of the state’s leading purveyors of citrus, tropical, and berry wines. Florida Orange Groves Winery products are the only wines permitted to carry the Florida Department of Citrus’ mark of superior quality, and their wines made from oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, and mangos often require more than nine pounds of fruit to make just one deliciously intoxicating bottle. | agronomy |
http://www.mouthfuloflife.com/2016/06/strawberry-picking-alstede-farms/ | 2020-12-02T14:51:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141711306.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20201202144450-20201202174450-00407.warc.gz | 0.970349 | 382 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__216669819 | en | The past few years I have been dreaming of owning my own farm. Just a tiny one where I can have my own hens (organic eggs! ) and grow some fruits and vegetables. It’s a fun pipe dream and I annoy my friends and family with my constant need for fresh produce. I think it has a lot to do with my new eating habits (more on that later) so anyway I was very happy this past weekend I got to go Strawberry Picking at Alstede Farms in Chester NJ with a couple of friends and my mom.
Last year, I did apple and pumpkin picking. This year it was strawberries, raspberries, sweet green peas and beetroot.
We had fun being out in the sun
getting roasted and gathering all the fruits and vegetables. I had no idea that strawberry plants grow so low! We had to really squat down and got a good amount of exercise in! There are a lot of activities for kids – farm animals, a haystack they can play on and a hay ride for kids and adults to get from one field to another.
I am not a fruit person- I’ll have the occasional slice of watermelon or maybe two grapes. Strawberries if its attached to a chocolate fountain. But there was something very intoxicating about the fragrance of this field full of strawberries. All I wanted was a strawberry pie or or strawberries and cream or strawberry ice cream (which I later bought at the market place) . I asked my mom to bake a pie which I hope will be ready by the time this post goes live!
The vegetables too taste so much better than the ones sold at the grocery stores.
A very fruitful day it was! Do you enjoy going to farms and doing your own picking? Have you thought of joining a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) ? If you have, what are your thoughts? | agronomy |
https://heritagefoundation.ca/heritage-property/west-valley-farm-limited-century-farm/ | 2019-05-20T02:53:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232255536.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20190520021654-20190520043654-00167.warc.gz | 0.978353 | 1,079 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__79606506 | en | Statement of Significance
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In 2004 Cormier Dairy Farm Ltd merged with Chaffey Dairy Farm. This combined operation has 2100 head of dairy cattle of which 1000 are milking. And the combined forage consists of 900 acres of corn silage and 1000 acres of grass silage. This represents state of the art agriculture on a very large scale in Newfoundland. At the time of this merger, Cormier Dairy Farm Limited took on a new name: West Valley Farm Limited. This West Valley Farm can trace its modest beginnings back more than one hundred and fifty years to a migration movement from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland. In 1852 Isadore Cormier left Cheticamp, Nova Scotia, with his wife and seven children and travelled to Newfoundland by boat. They established a home in the Codroy Valley and made a living from fishing and farming. Isadore’s son, William, took over responsibility for the farm in 1870. He grew vegetables and raised a variety of livestock. In 1909 William’s son George joined his father. They continued farming in the traditional way, with hard work and horses. And George added logging to the mix of enterprises. In 1952, George purchased one of the first tractors in the Codroy Valley. The farm passed to George’s son, William, in 1954. He was the fourth generation on the farm. But William was drowned in 1958 in a logging accident on the Grand River. The farm passed to his brother Leo. When Leo took over the farm in 1958, it consisted of approximately 60 acres of cleared land of which fifteen acres were used for vegetables and the remainder for hay. There was a variety of livestock: 40 sheep, 30 beef cows, 6 pigs and 100 hens. Leo was an innovative farmer. He wanted to move the farm beyond its traditional profile. In 1963 the farm got electricity. And Leo began a dairy operation. He took out a loan from the Farm Loan Board, a matter of much concern among his family. He acquired a milk quota of 50 gallons a day and imported 12 dairy cows. He shipped the milk on the railway to Grand Falls. Two years later, he expanded the egg operation from 100 hens to 15,000 and built a state of the art layer barn. Leo turned the dairy operation over to his son Gerard in 1974. In 1978 Gerard was joined by his brother Danny and together they expanded Cormier’s Dairy Ltd to 800 head of which 300 were milked. The forage acres were necessarily expanded too: 400 acres of corn and 400 acres of grass silage. In 1983, Leo passed the egg operation over to his son Calvin who operated it until 1992. “My aim was to keep as many [children] here in the valley as we could,” says Leo. It worked. All but one of his nine children live in the province, with many of them remaining in the Codroy Valley. Leo Cormier was inducted into the Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame in 1998. That was in recognition of his many years of leadership in the dairy industry. He helped others establish their dairy business. And, as a director on several boards, he helped to bring better services to the dairy industry. He has always been held in high regard as an innovative farmer, a businessman, and an employer. His son, Gerard, follows in his father’s footsteps, giving leadership and service to the dairy industry both at the provincial level and nationally. Leo, whose axiom was that the farm should grow, not shrink, has worked for that himself and has watched his sons do the same. He looks back on his time on the farm and at the changes which his sons have brought: “I never dreamed I’d see what I see today. It’s a wonderful thing”. With acknowledgement to Natalie Musseau and The Gulf News, Transcontinental Community Newspapers All content and images copyright Agricultural History Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
The Agricultural History Society of Newfoundland and Labrador is mandated to collect and honour the history of agriculture in this province and to raise public awareness of agriculture as a theme in the story of the province. In 2005 the Society created the Century Farm Award which is meant to identify, recognize and honour any farm family who have continuously farmed the same land for one hundred years or more and who continue to farm it at the present time. This award represents the pioneering agricultural history of the province: some farms supplied the growing town of St. John’s with milk, produce, meat and forage for livery stables; other farms supplied vegetables and butter to fishing communities by coastal boat; and others sent produce and dressed poultry by rail to the new resource towns, such as Grand Falls. Some of the early farmers came directly from the British Isles and others came to Newfoundland from earlier settlements in Nova Scotia. From their early beginnings these farms have survived as productive agricultural businesses by adapting successfully to changing market demands and changing economic circumstances and by adopting innovative technology. They have kept their land in good heart through as many as half a dozen generations. The Century Farm families have earned the Century Farm Award in recognition for their contribution to the history of our province and for their commitment to agriculture in the province’s future.
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http://www.vandenwijngaart.nl/en/Rassen/Tenira | 2019-05-25T14:35:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232258058.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20190525124751-20190525150751-00480.warc.gz | 0.780977 | 88 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__214384821 | en | Tenira has a very sweet flavour and an attractive shiny colour. The fruit is medium to large in size, and the plant also produces an adequate yield. The plant ripens well and is easy to cultivate.
We supply Tenira in the following grades. For the current stock [email protected]
- In pot, 5 planten
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https://evercurecbd.com/blogs/news/hope-is-not-a-good-plan | 2023-12-03T13:58:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100508.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203125921-20231203155921-00133.warc.gz | 0.958237 | 684 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__45277122 | en | HOPE IS NOT A GOOD PLAN
Hope can be a wonderful thing. It can lift one’s spirits in tough times, inspire others, and in many cases can even have a physical effect on a persons health and well-being. Hope is a crucial emotional concept we humans possess.
Hope makes for a terrible plan, however. Sometimes, it is all we have, and in those instances hope may be the only thing we can hold onto. But in times where we have an opportunity to look ahead and strategize for our future, choosing hope over planning equates to rolling the dice on your business.
I’m referring to the practice that many hemp growers have tried of growing a crop with the HOPE that the market will shift back to favorable conditions in the near future. These mistakes are not just a small farm problem, this practice has been the downfall of operations both large and small. Corporations worth hundreds of millions have fallen prey to the same errors in judgement that smaller grows have as well.
And we aren’t out of the woods yet. There is still a surplus of hemp material from the 2019 and 2020 seasons waiting to be processed, and yet we still see folks planning ambitious grows for this season. This is risky business at best, and a plan to fail in most cases. Think I’m being pessimistic? The numbers do not lie:
We entered into the 2020 crop year with a surplus of biomass and flower material from the 2019 crop year. In 2019, growers bore the brunt of the market crash, with biomass prices nosediving 84% over a six month period from their peak in July 2019. Since that time, biomass and flower inventory has been building throughout the whole supply chain, mostly because growers were still bullish on the future. (We are kind of stubborn.)
Some more insight from PanXchange, a commodity trading platform and hemp industry analyst site:
- “PanXchange estimates that total production from 2019 to 2020 decreased from 250,000 acres to 103,000 acres. If we were to take Brightfield Group’s 2020 estimate of the CPG market at $4.7 billion, the most aggressive of analysts, the entire U.S. cannabinoid market would require only 4.4% of the 2020 biomass. This equates to only 2,819 planted acres based on PanXchange’s estimate. Using Charlotte’s Web financial statements, it seems that to reach $95 million in revenues in 2020 (equal to 2019 revenue), only 873 kilograms of distillate was needed to fulfill its entire supply chain in 2020. This amount equates to only 57 acres from the 2019 growing season.”
What does this mean for hemp farmers and the industry as a whole? Basically, there is a backlog of material yet to be converted into consumer goods and growing additional acres in 2021 without a buyer in place beforehand is pure folly. Businesses producing their own product lines of finished goods have extra layers of insulation against these market shifts but are not totally immune, either. Farmers without contracts in place will likely be better off NOT growing this year and re-evaluating later in the season after harvest as production stats start rolling in.
Discretion is often the better part of valor, and in this case it may be the difference between dying or living to fight another day. | agronomy |
http://negards.blogspot.com/2010/07/fruit.html | 2018-07-19T23:25:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676591332.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20180719222958-20180720002958-00516.warc.gz | 0.972037 | 540 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__27471258 | en | There is quite a bit of fruit in our orchard this summer. It seems that finally all of that hard work we have been doing over the past year is coming to fruition. I don't have to be the gardener in the family to recognize that fruit trees need care all year round in order to produce a good crop. We water, fertilize, prune, and mow that orchard, and then we wait, anxiously watching the green nubs on those trees turn colorful. Life is like that sometimes... you have to work a while before you see fruit.
One thing that strikes me about our orchard, is that to an untrained eye, all of the trees look remarkably similar for most of the year. It isn't until the fruit on each tree begins to appear that I can distinguish the trees. Did you know that all plants with a flower on them, also have a fruit?? We can't eat every type of fruit, but most plants produce something that is classified as such.
Our church is doing a series on the fruit of the Spirit this summer. I will admit that we have been gone quite a bit, missing most of the sermons. However, the things that Jesus says about fruit in the Bible have none-the-less been on my mind.
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." Galatians 5:22-23
It seems that fruit is a metaphor for the way we represent Christ. Just as the fruit on a tree tells us what type of tree is growing in the orchard, the fruit in our lives tells others about who we are. What has struck me anew is that all people produce some type of fruit, but not all of that fruit is good. No matter how alternative we dress, or how allergic to stereotypes we are, we represent something in our lives.
What is it that I represent? (rhetorical question... no need to respond!)
"Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by its fruit." Matthew 12:33
What do we do with all of the fruit on our trees, or the fruit in our lives? Give it away, of course!! That's what fruit is for.
P.S. The pictures taken here are all from our property, and they are displayed in order of appearance throughout the season. Still to come: pears, nectarines, persimmons, and grapes! | agronomy |
http://axisconservation.com/how-to-fight-the-water-crisis/ | 2021-12-09T07:35:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964363689.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20211209061259-20211209091259-00437.warc.gz | 0.91838 | 167 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__134953025 | en | How to Fight the Water Crisis
With water curtailment and regulation sure to increase over the foreseeable future, storage solutions could be the key to California’s agricultural sector moving forward.
Subsurface tile systems allow a land owner to collect loose, percolating water and store it for later use. Considering the amount of precipitation California receives during El Nino seasons, and the fact that these systems could be installed at various watershed collection points, there could potentially be millions of acre-feet collected and stored for later use at the convenience of our growers.
This stored water can be used to grow crops, trees, and native plants, which will then sequester carbon back into our land, and improve local water vapor levels in the atmosphere. This positive feedback loop has the power to restore our groundwater levels and make California agriculture sustainable. | agronomy |
https://nezhin.ua/en/ | 2023-03-31T15:06:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296949644.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20230331144941-20230331174941-00311.warc.gz | 0.93471 | 284 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__3197636 | en | Already 95 the Nezhin cannery (NC) makes happy Ukraine and world by quality products.
Having started its activity in 1927, this enterprise gradually gained a leading position in the market of fruit and vegetable conservation as in Ukraine and in many countries of the world. To date, the NC is in the TOP-5 processors of raw vegetable materials in Ukraine and continues to win the love of connoisseurs of delicious and healthy food.
Nezhin cannery is one of the indisputable leaders of the industry, as the figures clearly show: more than 7,000 hectares of own acreage in Chernigov, Kherson and Transcarpathian regions. Own processing of vegetables is 12 000 tons per year.More
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https://freshtechproduce.com/about/ | 2023-09-30T19:04:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510707.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20230930181852-20230930211852-00326.warc.gz | 0.949053 | 161 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__193180250 | en | Corporate Social Responsibility
At Fresh Tech, we pride ourselves in our commitment to community, sustainability and to giving back.
Our raw and custom-cut produce is sourced daily, direct from the Ontario Food Terminal and from local farmers. We buy fresh produce in season and prioritize local, sustainable, organic and fair trade as much as possible, while balancing our customers’ specifications and their quality and pricing priorities.
All of our processed products are packed in reusable cartons, and we process product 100% naturally without chemicals, preservatives or additives. Our fresh-cut produce provides a 100% usable product and cuts down on your waste. Discards and trimmings from our prep work are diverted to a composting organization that turns them back into nutrient-rich soil to support a healthy food system. | agronomy |
https://gruppe.seeberger.de/en/company/responsibility-and-philosophy/sustainability-at-seeberger | 2024-02-26T11:24:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474659.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226094435-20240226124435-00812.warc.gz | 0.959373 | 134 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__10815585 | en | A commitment to sustainability is firmly rooted in our corporate values. For us, acting sustainably means shaping the way we operate and work so that future generations can live and work in the way we do today. The well-being of our staff at the site in Ulm, as well as that of our suppliers at the source, is at the heart of our commitment. Thanks to fair and cooperative relationships with our supply partners where our products are grown, we are able to influence sustainable farming methods and the working and living conditions of the local people. We will only be able to guarantee consistent Seeberger quality for our products in the future if we work consciously to preserve resources. | agronomy |
https://14group.ca/about/history/ | 2023-09-29T14:12:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510516.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20230929122500-20230929152500-00660.warc.gz | 0.965496 | 1,091 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__134776538 | en | THE EARLY YEARS: PIONEERING AND INNOVATION
The potato industry owes a whole lot to 1,4GROUP’s founder, Darol Forsythe. A hard-working farm boy from Iowa with a gift for design and fabrication, Darol increased the storability of potatoes in ways that will shape the industry long into the future.
His huge impact on potato storage almost didn’t happen, however.
After leaving the Navy following WWII, Darol worked in a chicken hatchery, then for a heating and air conditioning company, then for a life insurance firm. Starting out in Iowa, he moved through Utah, stopped over in Illinois, then finally landed in Idaho, not quite finding his place or direction.
In the spring of 1965, he received a single phone call that would change the direction of his life and that of the potato industry too. The phone call was from Nathan Gellert, a pioneer in potato storage design. Gellert asked if Darol might be interested in designing, selling and installing ventilation equipment in potato storages. Darol accepted and Industrial Ventilation (IVI) was born. IVI proved a giant leap forward in potato storage technology, since there were almost no ventilated potato storages in Idaho at that time.
Soon after, farmer Clair Krakaw approached Darol with a big ask: Krakaw didn’t just want ventilated storage, he wanted ventilated storage that could successfully hold a stored crop well into the summer months.
Darol loved the challenge. Applying practical design experience, he pioneered an updraft refrigeration system for Krakaw: the very first successful modern refrigerated potato storage.
The system proved successful its very first year. Krawkaw managed to hold his crop in good condition right through August, capturing a premium price. Hearing about his success, farmers arrived in droves from all over Idaho to see how he’d done it.
Meanwhile, engineers told him the storage success was a fluke and couldn’t happen again. The engineers were wrong: Darol’s design continued to work for Krakaw for many years, and the basis of his concept still works now. In fact, his is the primary design used throughout North American potato storages today.
In addition to the refrigeration design, Darol made many other practical innovations, including the first ever air-washer.
ONWARDS AND UPWARDS
In 1976, Darol purchased the rights to Sprout Nip (CIPC). He then turned his eye for design to improving CIPC’s application equipment. He replaced gasoline engines with electric, modified the chemical feed to flow more consistently, then developed the reduced airflow application system.
Darol retired from IVI in the early 1980s and returned to his farming roots. But, he wasn’t done quite yet.
A decade later, he jumped at the opportunity to bring PIN/NIP® (CIPC mixed with methanol) to the market as a secondary source of CIPC. He then dove back into application design, inventing the PUFF machine: the first large-scale applicator that produced no combustion by-products, could control crystal size and was able to apply essentially pure CIPC. Today nearly 90% of treatments are pure CIPC, thanks to his innovation.
MODERN PRODUCTS FOR A MODERN INDUSTRY
Meanwhile, an ocean away, a researcher by the name of Dr. Harry Duncan was looking deep into potatoes themselves, discovering something that would fundamentally change both Darol’s future and that of the potato industry too.
In the early 1980s, Duncan, a scientist working at the University of Glasgow, identified a hormone that potatoes naturally produce to initiate and maintain dormancy. He confirmed that the hormone – 1,4-Dimethylnaphalene (1,4-DMN) – acted as an effective sprout suppressant.
Darol had been searching for some time for an alternative option to CIPC. When he heard about 1,4-DMN, he leaped on the opportunity. He and his team, working closely with Duncan, developed a commercial version of the naturally-occurring hormone. Available as 1,4SIGHT® (for table, processing and chipper potatoes) and 1,4SEED® (in seedstock), 1,4-DMN has proven an effective and greener storage alternative since it came to market in 1995.
In 2016, 1,4GROUP added 1,4Zap®, a bio-chemical designed as a sprout burning rescue product, to the 1,4GROUP lineup. Together, 1,4SIGHT®, 1,4SEED® and 1,4Zap® are a new generation of complimentary, sustainability-focused, highly effective storage optimization tools.
Darol Forsythe, founder of 1,4GROUP, Inc., passed away May 3, 2017 at home on the ranch he loved. 1,4GROUP continues to be run by his son and business partner, John Forsythe. 1,4GROUP remains committed to innovation, high standards, and industry-first attitude that Darol instilled in it from the beginning. | agronomy |
https://www.balsonpolyplast.co.in/irrigation-turnkey-projects.html | 2024-04-17T10:36:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00661.warc.gz | 0.901215 | 251 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__107818237 | en | |Mode Of Service
High quality products based on R&D and hands-on field expertise have placed Balson Polyplast in the front rank of the world’s experts at tailoring irrigation projects anywhere and on any scale.
Our agronomists, engineers, consultants and technicians are qualified in the world’s most sophisticated, state-of-the-art irrigation technology. Their designs for efficient use of water resources include such methods as catchments, dams, borehole water and the recycling of sewage waters for agricultural use. Using every available system for purifying and filtering water, our irrigation systems are designed for the best possible results.
From nurseries, greenhouses, and plantations to landscaping and all kinds of row crops, BALSON POLYPLAST teams are at work around the world designing and installing projects.
Using computers as their basic tool for the creation and control of the most efficient. hydraulic systems and modern irrigation systems in the world, the experts at Balson Polyplast have proven that when it comes to high-quality agricultural products.Leader in irrigation technology.
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https://gmfranci.wordpress.com/category/home-farm/ | 2017-04-27T08:57:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122041.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00136-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.981169 | 560 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__40891220 | en | Two winters ago, J & I made a foray into vermiculture. We keep the worm bin in the basement, where we alternate layers of shredded newspaper with food waste. The worms plunder their way through this bin, leaving behind one of the richest manures on earth.
Throughout the winter, whenever I notice that something I’m storing in the basement has gone bad, I chuck it in the bin. (I store turnips, cabbages, squash, onions, potatoes, and other items in the basement over the winter.) In late winter this year, all the potatoes sprouted like crazy. Many of them were small and not worth saving, so into the worm bin they went.
Harvesting worm castings is a tedious job. The method is to make a bunch of little piles in the bright sunlight. The worms bury deep into the piles to avoid the light. You take the castings from the top and sides, then wait for them to bury still deeper and again scrape around the edges. But truthfully, you never avoid getting a bunch of the worms along with the castings—at least I don’t. I tend to put the task off, but today I figured I better take advantage of the unseasonably warm weather to get the job done. When I dumped the box onto a tarp, I found the most amazing thing.
The potatoes I had tossed in months earlier, had thrived in the worm bin. With no leaves for photosynthesis, these potatoes had somehow multiplied like crazy. The worms didn’t seem to be eating them at all, but they did seem to eat all around them. Many of these potatoes came out of the bin shiny and clean (though not the ones in the photo here), except that they were covered in worms that were not eating them. None of the potatoes had gotten very big—most were smaller than my pinky, but some of them grew in sizable clusters.
How did the potatoes grow without photosynthesis? None of the potatoes still had the sprouts that had caused me to pitch them in the first place; they were not even trying to get to sunlight or set roots. And why did the worms leave them alone? Was the potato growth simply able to outpace the pace of the worms, or did the worms avoid eating them for a reason? And why didn’t these potatoes begin to decompose anyway, even without the worms? They were in a moist, sometimes wet, place for more than six months, I’ve seen potatoes rot under much better conditions, even in the ground. I have to wonder if there is some sort of symbiotic relationship going on. If anyone has any knowledge about this, I would love to know more! | agronomy |
http://bitaler.hatenablog.com/entry/2017/05/20/071753 | 2018-07-19T05:22:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676590559.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20180719051224-20180719071224-00189.warc.gz | 0.851287 | 774 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__227152052 | en | That are able to jump or fly over plants, and a dancing zombie which has different designs.
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http://truthfrequencynews.com/ | 2016-02-07T12:52:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-07/segments/1454701149377.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20160205193909-00130-ip-10-236-182-209.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.894309 | 128 | CC-MAIN-2016-07 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-07__0__22490912 | en | Organic waste solutions and WormsRus worms (worms culture) of breeding can be used for effective treatment of waste from the cafeteria, cooked and raw, towels, manure, cardboard, corrugated cardboard, shredded green Wastesin food worm farm auckland mainly made of material that once lived. These materials can be effectively treated by these incredible creatures called worm composting. For Tiger (Eisenia Foetida), Red worms (Lumbricus Rubellus), blue (Perionyx Excavatus) Indian. These composting worms are able to eat and live if ecological needs in harmony. . . . . . | agronomy |
https://lavozdeanza.com/story-carousel/news/2019/06/15/de-anza-college-named-2019-sustainability-champion/?print=true | 2020-05-30T08:36:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347407667.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20200530071741-20200530101741-00192.warc.gz | 0.959042 | 362 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__107465959 | en | The city of Cupertino honored De Anza College on May 30, naming it a 2019 Sustainability Champion for efforts in preserving the environment and being self-sustained.
Different parts of De Anza helped contribute to this award including the custodial operations and the Kirsch Center.
Manny DaSilva, manager of custodial operations, said the contributions to sustainability included eliminating hazardous material, recycling paper and removing the graveyard shift, which kept the lights on from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
“Our materials are green, which means our storage area is no longer a hazmat area,” said DaSilva.
The custodial operations department carts are electric and charged through De Anza’s solar panels, said DaSilva.
Mehran Karimi, lab technician at the Kirsch Center, said the Kirsch Center played its part, utilizing solar energy for “a high percentage of its usage,” as well as providing education on sustainability.
“We should bring in students who have the same mindset as us and to get involved and learn more about the sustainability and energy innovations,” said Karimi.
Karimi said future steps that the Kirsch Center can take to make De Anza more sustainable would be to have a 100% drip system around the gardens, including their sustainable organic food garden.
This system would use the minimum amount of water needed for the plants to grow, said Karimi.
DaSilva said this award benefits De Anza and the environment.
“(The Earth is) one home we have, and we’ve got to take care of it,” said DaSilva. “ We are all in it together.” | agronomy |
https://www.protrailers.ie/product/fleming-big-bale-grabber/ | 2024-02-28T17:03:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474737.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228143955-20240228173955-00828.warc.gz | 0.810979 | 148 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__108260075 | en | The Fleming Agri Bale grabber is strong enough for telehandlers, while also being light enough for tractor loaders. It is ideal for stacking round bales and dropping bales into feeders. The soft-hand design allows for a positive grip while reducing the risk of damage to the bale and wrap.
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We may only partake of the produce of the Sabbatical year as long as that species is still found growing in the field...When there is no longer any of that species for the beast to eat in the field, one is obligated to remove that species from his home.
Rambam, Mishne Torah (Seder Zera’im, Hilchot Shmita v’Yovel) Halacha 1, Ch 7
Eating Locally and Seasonally
Eating locally and seasonally has many benefits to the individual, their community, and the planet. When we purchase food grown by local, sustainable farmers, we support our local economy, lower the carbon footprint of our food choices, and, according to many nutritionists, are eating appropriately for our bodies. For example, leafy greens, that are abundant in the northeast in the spring, play an important role in cleansing our bodies from the heavier foods we consume over the winter.
There are many ways to source food locally. LocalHarvest.org can connect you to farmers markets, CSAs and retailers in your area. Sustainable Table has great information on eating locally. And their Eat Well Guide makes finding local food while on the road really easy. You can also learn more about the connections between food and climate change by watching our video with Bill McKibben.
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Explore these links and resources to learn more about eating locally, supporting sustainable farms, and to learn more about Leah and her work. | agronomy |
https://www.lakotart.com/a-good-greenhouse-in-your-garden-the-rewards/ | 2020-09-25T00:29:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400221382.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20200924230319-20200925020319-00756.warc.gz | 0.963911 | 502 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__120403280 | en | A Good Greenhouse In Your Garden: The Rewards
Why A Garden Greenhouse In Your Garden Is A Great Idea
If you aspire to try new things or different for your garden, you should think about making a greenhouse. Depending on your finances, what you want to cultivate and the amount of space you have will determine the type of greenhouse you can get. After some investigation, you can come up with the perfect greenhouse that you can enjoy for many years. This article will look into what the benefits are of developing a greenhouse.
The initial reward a greenhouse will give you is that you will have far more options as to what you can grow and when. You have the opportunity to grow fruits, vegetables or plants that would flourish in a greenhouse but not in a regular garden. Furthermore, you will notice that you can extend the seasons for growing many things and this can be a great help if you are wanting to produce your own fruit and vegetables to eat. The belief that you can manage the growing settings means that you will be able to plan more efficiently regardless of the weather.
You’ll save dollars with a greenhouse by cultivating your own fruits and vegetables but there is the cost of heating when plant during the winter months. In any event, having the ability to grow your own personal food and not have to pay for groceries is a nice situation to be in. There are more economic gains that can be made such as passing along plants as presents or even selling some yourself since the gardening market is huge.
Having to cultivate your own fruits and vegetables is one of the most satisfying experiences you can have know the food you have is fresh and safe to eat. Vegetable and fruit that you get in the food market usually lose some nutrients so you know the food you grow is loaded with vitamins and minerals. By raising your own fruits and vegetables in a greenhouse, you are ensuring that you are receiving the maximum amount of nutrients your body needs.
A greenhouse is additionally very therapeutic giving you a haven to relax in and enabling you to get away from any stress and worry you may have in your life. If you spend your time happily planting and managing your greenhouse, you’ll find that you can easily forget everything else going on outside. Simply because working in the greenhouse can be a new experience, everyone in your family, especially your children, will enjoy it and will learn about growing plants.
If you persue gardening on your own, you will see that having a greenhouse offers great benefits. | agronomy |
https://airkitchen.me/users/?uid=1754 | 2019-09-15T07:31:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514570830.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20190915072355-20190915094355-00039.warc.gz | 0.972759 | 109 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__155421838 | en | "Hello. My name is Hikari. I am self-sufficiency. I am cultivating vegetables, rice, wheat, chickens by nature farming for health. Since our house is accommodation facilities, meals are offered to the guests. I like to touch different cultures, so I would like to talk with people from various countries. My house is in a convenient place to visit Yakushima and Ibusuki famous for sightseeing spots. There is also a service to shopping with you the farmers market together to buy the necessary materials to make vegetarian food." | agronomy |
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http://thebrimstonebutterfly.blogspot.com/2009_10_21_archive.html | 2019-10-21T02:25:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570987751039.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20191021020335-20191021043835-00419.warc.gz | 0.968116 | 915 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__182068561 | en | Wednesday, 21 October 2009
I decided to divide the garden into three distinct areas for planting purposes. The lawn is a separate entity. The ground in front of the hedge would form the core of my herb garden. The ground under the 150 year old cherry tree would be my vegetable patch and the shrubs would be tidied up and space made for flowering plants and new shrubs. I also used windows inside my flat and on the communal landings to grow yet more herbs. chilli pepper plants and different varieties of tomatoes.
The herb garden proved a great success: I grew oregano, chives, mint, clary, bay, sorrel, savoury, tarragon, lemon verbena, camomile, lemon balm, pennyroyal ,parsley, sage, rosemary and of course (lemon) thyme. I am hoping that many of the plants will survive the winter and flourish again next year. A friend’s brother gave me a host of shrubs such as myrtle, roses, hydrangeas, most of which are still going strong. I was delighted to receive a small buddleia as there used to be a mature plant next door, whose top branches were close enough to our fence, for me to snaffle some blossoms for my flat. Annoyingly the whole of next doors' mature garden was rubbed out by the developers. Yet now it is verdant again, principally with bindweed! Flowering plants that graced the garden included gladioli, iris, geranium, primulas, violas, lilies, nasturnums.
Once the indoor chilli peppers had turned red I harvested them, deseeded and chopped them up before freezing in ice cube trays to be later added to stews etc as required. My courgette plant produced only a single small vegetable. However I was determined to cook it and chucked it in with some pasta. The many courgette flowers I stuffed with mozzarella cheese, freshly chopped tarragon and honey and then fried in olive oil. The stuffed flowers can also be dipped in batter and cooked as a tempura. I only managed to grow about a dozen strawberries and gave them to friends with as much solemnity as if I were presenting them each with a rare truffle. I grew a single cucumber the size of a ridge cucumber but without the textured skin. It was delicious. The tomato plants created a mini indoor jungle as they hogged the light coming through the hall window. Fortuitously, Nigel Slater gave a recipe in the Observer for Red and Green tomato chutney allowing me to make two generous jars full. I have a small but perfectly formed red bell pepper growing in the hall along with some baby aubergines and a green bell pepper plant which is flowering.
On the whole my other vegetables have failed to flourish. The squash has not yielded any vegetables despite producing flowers and apparently healthy leaves which look to swamp the vegetable patch. My purple sprouting broccoli only sprouted vigorous green leaves. Snails, slugs and squirrel were not the only pests I had to contend with. As I came down to the garden one day the Original Freeholder (OF) proudly informed me that he had been weeding my vegetable patch and had thrown all the weeds away.
“Where are my spring onions”? I demanded in sheer disbelief. He had failed to observe the plastic marker emblazoned with the words: “Spring Onions” and embellished with a helpful colour image of the plant in question.
My gooseberry bushes and blackberry bush look to have established themselves but I don’t expect any fruit until next year. I might still have some Brussels sprouts growing though. I planted Alpine plants along the top of the garden path on the basis that if they could survive an alpine environment, they ought to survive a barren piece of land. They and the fever few have now established themselves and will need little further maintenance.
My addiction has become so great I find myself watching gardening programmes and scrutinising newspaper supplements for handy tips. If you factor in the time I actually spent gardening then the resulting produce would be worth its weight in truffles. But I doubt if even the choicest truffle could give me as much pleasure as a spoonful of my home grown chilli and tomato and chutney or match the delicate taste of my cucumber. | agronomy |
http://isikkim.com/2012-05-sikkim-first-seed-testing-laboratory-at-jorethang-29-7/ | 2013-06-19T17:37:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368709000375/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516125640-00070-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.962379 | 492 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__174617309 | en | Namchi, 29 May, 2012:
Minister Food Security & Agriculture Minister DN Thakarpa today inaugurated the first seed testing laboratory at Jorethang South Sikkim which will be providing seeds for South and West District. Minister Thakarpa was also accompanied by MLA Madan Cintury, Chairman Jorethang Nagar Panchayat Purostam Agarwal.
Addressing the function Minister DN Thakarpa said that it is the vision of Sikkim to be the first organic State in the country within 2015 and the laboratory plays an important role. The lab should function well and it will be the source of income for the growers in the South and the West he said. The officer has to be responsible and has to have concern for the lab. The Sikkim government has been trying hard for this vision thought he State has limited cultivable land. Till date 8000 hectares of the land is certified as organic land but the import of the seeds from the other States had made the zero value of the production said the Minister. But, now the lab will be providing seeds of more value in production.
He also informed that department will soon come out with the layouts of organic seeds in every market in the State from where the farmers can get the seeds.
MLA Madan Cintury in his address said that agriculture, horticulture and animal husbandry is only the basic income source of the 75% people of Sikkim and government has given maximum priority in this sector. The government is fulfilling every need of the farmers. He also suggested giving benefits and scheme will not help the farmers, awareness and the training must be given to the farmers.
Later, Principal Director SPU PK Dewan placed his technical report of this seed testing unit.
The programme was also addressed by the Additional Director DK Rai where he informed, seed testing unit has been opened aiming purity and better seed quality and this unit will help all the progressive farmers of South and West district. With this unit it will not only help the farmers but the production quality and the quantity too.
The programme was also attended by Principal Director Phatuk Tsh. Bhutia, JD (S) FS & AD Sonkil Lepcha, Chief Engineer SK Pal and other officers from the department.
Earlier Minister, MLA, Secretary and other officers also visited this seed testing laboratory and the entire unit. | agronomy |
http://www.westcountrywanderings.co.uk/2011/06/evening-over-the-field-of-barley/ | 2019-01-17T09:05:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583658901.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20190117082302-20190117104302-00079.warc.gz | 0.980963 | 290 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__115820357 | en | I’ve not been out much with the camera for a while now. The dry weather I referred to here broke straight after that blog and there has been quite a bit of rain since. Good for the gardens and farmers but it made for less predictable photography. However other issues in life have settled a bit too so I wandered out last night as the late sunlight looked good. I didn’t have time to go far so I headed to one of my more usual spots to see if there was anything interesting to point the camera at. The advantage with such an approach is that you never quite know what might catch the eye.
From the first image’s colours you might think that the barley was nearly ripe given the yellow colour. However from the close up you can see that the plants are still fairly green and it is mostly the effect of the sunlight. I loved the delicacy of the individual plants and the way that they combine to make the overall effect of both golden and moving (there was quite a strong breeze).
Depending on the angle of the shot and the sun, the yellow effect was even more pronounced. However the green can be clearly seen still. I guess a trip back in a few weeks time should give much some truly ripe golden shots.
The tranquillity of the farming landscape in this area is lovely and, fortunately for a photographer, there is usually something different to look at throughout the agricultural year. | agronomy |
http://lifeofzonderzorg.blogspot.com/2013/05/up-on-roof-were-gardens-grow.html | 2019-02-16T07:04:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247479967.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20190216065107-20190216091107-00605.warc.gz | 0.956815 | 274 | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__73048719 | en | I have never been one for gardening, not passionately, but I admire those who are. Far above the street noise and activity are the rooftop gardens of Vancouver. Full grown trees on tops of buildings are visible from afar, but not visible from below are the many small gardens filled with vegetables, herbs and flowers. Each is so different from the other, with their assortment of plants, tiny hothouses, green houses and bird houses.
The roof top gardens have taken on a life of their own, giving city condo dwellers a chance to experiment with growing fresh herbs, tomatoes and flowers. They are out of reach to deer, rabbits, racoons or other creatures that normally disturb gardens. The flowers attract butterflies and insects and the birds are taking a renewed interest as well.
At street level, the once high-maintenance lawns and boulevards have been converted into more natural and self-tending gardens with local plants and sea grasses. Communal gardens are increasingly filling public lands; back yards and lanes are being planted. Soon sunflowers will be peaking over the fences.
Back on our rooftop, with its BBQ, children's sandbox and communal gardens, we can sit on the benches and watch the gardeners putter with watering cans, hoses and tools. We are satisfied to simply watch the strawberries and green beans grow. | agronomy |
https://www.godfatherstyle.com/tips-for-cannabis-growers-on-preserving-seeds/ | 2022-05-21T16:05:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662539131.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20220521143241-20220521173241-00708.warc.gz | 0.946643 | 746 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__228111608 | en | Some cannabis seeds are left over from every purchase of plants that are grown outdoors or in a conservatory. These seeds must be preserved within the right conditions and containers to ensure their viability as you grow your business over time. Cannabis seeds have a tough shell, which makes them appear to be very hardy. The seeds are resistant to many weather conditions, but they are not indestructible. Rapid temperature changes or high humidity can damage the seeds. It is possible to keep cannabis seeds viable for up to three years if they are handled properly.
The Most Optimal Conditions For Storing
Seeds that produce larger yields should be stored in a cool, dry, and dark location, according to I49, a renowned cannabis seed bank. Increasing the humidity and temperature, along with direct light, will cause the seeds to germinate and allow the dormant nutrients present within them to be released. In order to maintain the longevity of cannabis seeds, it is a necessity to eliminate light and maintain low humidity and a low temperature.
Maintain a humidity level of between 6% and 9% in your seed cargo area. In addition, you’ll leave the seeds unopened in the original medical-grade glass packaging. Unpacking seeds before preservation may cause fungi to form on them if humidity levels are above 12%.
A stable temperature with minimal fluctuations is also needed for the preservation of cannabis seeds. A dark cupboard with only minor or no temperature fluctuation would suffice for short-term storage. Use a refrigerator or freezer that is rarely opened for long-term storage. Multiple openings of the refrigerator or freezer may cause temperature fluctuations that can be harmful.
What Is The Most Ideal Place To Store?
As the right storage conditions are not required for long-term preservation, it’s a wise idea to store cannabis seeds as if they will be preserved for long periods. Using this method guarantees that seeds will remain viable, regardless of their use.
Marijuana seeds must be preserved in an airtight container or vacuum-sealed. It is common to use black film canisters for short-term storage due to their transparent nature and complete light proofness. If you’re trying to preserve something for a long time, though, glass and metal are the most reliable options. Due to their porous nature, plastic containers are extremely difficult to control humidity.
How To Preserve The Most Valuable Seeds
Cannabis strains that are more hearty typically remain viable for a longer period of time regardless of their lineage. Prior to storing, it is imperative to check for cracks in the seeds. It is advisable to plant seeds that have surface within a couple of weeks if they are likely to have decreased longevity.
Seeds need to be completely dry before they are preserved. Store the seeds in the container with a label that indicates the date, strain, and quantity of seeds.
What Can Be Done To Preserve?
You can store your easy grow seeds for up to three years in a dark cupboard situated in a relatively cool area. When using this method of storing, you must be prepared to deal with temperature fluctuations between different times of the day and seasons. A refrigerator can help maintain a consistent temperature.
As soon as the seeds reach the specified temperature, keep them there until they germinate, if possible. Temperature fluctuations can cause the germination stage to activate and ruin viable seeds.
Germination of cannabis seeds that have been stored for several years is likely to take longer. Likewise, some seeds might not develop roots at all. It’s much better to plant just a couple of seeds at a time. It’s better to get a smaller package. | agronomy |
https://wastonchen.com/5338.html | 2023-12-10T13:18:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679102469.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210123756-20231210153756-00570.warc.gz | 0.954466 | 121 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__271127862 | en | Question: Can you source high quality but cheap LED Grow Light?
In the very very old time, it could be possible, but in now days, it seems impossible.
Here we are going to test a LED Grow Light with driverless COB. Have you ever see this type of product before.
How much is this?
What is the mass?
What is the COB brand?
What is the Temperature of the Product?
What is the PPFD?
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What do they need to help them grow?
Can you make a chart to show what plants and seeds need to make them grow?
Don't forget to add labels and perhaps captions to describe what happens.
Perhaps you could write some instructions for somebody else to show them what they need to do to plant a seed.
Words you could use as sentence starters - First, Next, Then, Finally
I have planted some seeds at home. I had a few packets of seeds, but then thought I would try to grow an apple pip. Other fruit and vegetables you could try are tomatoes ( use the seeds from a tomato!), orange pips, cress, lemon pips.
If you are able you could use a herb plant from the supermarket. Watch it grow and don't forget to look after it!
What are the different parts of a plant?
Find out what each part of the plant is for. Some of the BBC clips will help you.
Then show me what you have found out. It could be a picture, drawing, or a photo.
Oliver wants the potatoes to make into chips.
Perhaps you could have a go at cooking something that uses vegetables or fruit.
How about a fruit kebab, fruit salad, some fruity muffins, maybe a vegetable bake or be like Oliver and make chips?
Make a list of what you need, and then write some instructions. Share them on Starz so we can all have a go! | agronomy |
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https://europe.mercycorps.org/en-gb/research-resources/monitor-conflict-agriculture-sudan | 2023-12-09T14:35:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100912.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209134916-20231209164916-00899.warc.gz | 0.964356 | 882 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__269061575 | en | Remote Sensing to Monitor and Anticipate Impact of Conflict on Agriculture in Sudan
Since April 2023, increased conflict in Sudan has had a profound impact on food security across the country. Currently, an estimated 42% of people are unable to consume adequate food, putting their lives or livelihoods in danger. Domestic agricultural production is critically important as it supports availability of food – particularly sorghum and millet, staple parts of the diet – and is the main source of livelihood for much of the population.
Mercy Corps in Sudan aims to reduce vulnerability and increase income and food security for farmers. For example, between July 2019 and April 2023, Mercy Corps partnered with ADRA to support 31,000 male and female smallholder farmers, through enhanced gender-equitable market access and agricultural production in Blue Nile and South Kordofan states (via the Strengthening Agricultural Markets and Food Security [SAFE] programme funded by SIDA). Assistance has continued throughout 2023: between the June-September planting season, Mercy Corps provided agricultural support to over 5,800 smallholder farmers, including initiatives like e-voucher seed fairs and providing climate-resilient and affordable planting seeds.
The conflict that broke out earlier this year has created significant additional challenges for farmers across Sudan. During the planting season, in some locations farmers faced direct security threats, and in all states, it was extremely difficult to obtain critical inputs. Whilst a Mercy Corps survey in Blue Nile and South Kordofan found that 90% of farmers had started preparing their field or intended to plant in July 2023, potential impact of reduced inputs was difficult to assess. Further, conflict has significantly increased access challenges across the country, meaning large-scale and regular primary data collection is extremely challenging.
Remote Sensing: Country-Wide Anticipatory Analysis
To better understand and anticipate potential impact of conflict on agriculture across the entire country, Mercy Corps Technology for Development (T4D), Crisis Analysis, and Sudan teams collaborated to conduct remote sensing analysis. This used satellite imagery to monitor the Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) in agricultural areas across Sudan, and compare the average vegetation to previous years, serving as a rough proxy for potential agricultural production. Key findings include:
- Early analysis in July 2023 indicated that vegetation levels in agricultural areas in Sudan were generally high compared to long-term averages, likely due to good early season rainfall and following a positive harvest for many staple crops in 2022.
- However, from August, vegetation levels started to fall below previous years. By mid-September, when vegetation usually peaks, 2023 vegetation levels were lower than most previous years (with the exception of 2015 and 2017, which saw particularly poor harvests). This is despite above-average rainfall across the country.
- The downward trend in vegetation indicates that the harvest is unlikely to be as positive as last year: comparing vegetation peaks in previous years to the annual national cereal production indicates that there may be some correlation between higher vegetation levels and better harvests, though this has not been statistically tested and is indicative only.
- Certain areas stand out as particularly affected. Khartoum exhibited a decrease in average vegetation levels from July 2023, which progressively worsened as the season continued. Agricultural activity, both smallholding and commercial, was reported to be disrupted by presence or occupation by armed groups and proximate violent conflict, as well as lack of agricultural inputs and a fall in demand.
- Across the east of Sudan, by September the vegetation index anomaly (difference with 10-year average) declined compared to July, despite reasonable rains. Irrigated areas and large-scale industrial farms that rely on fuel-powered machinery or intensive early funding appear to be particularly affected.
- Gedaref state, a key producer of sorghum, has been relatively unaffected by direct conflict and is relatively accessible for humanitarian actors. Whilst at the end of July, vegetation levels were higher than 10-year averages, by mid-September, some areas in the north and west had started to decline despite reasonable rains.
- With the upcoming harvest season, a critical issue will be ensuring that farmers are supported to harvest and sell their produce, given that key sorghum markets such as Khartoum and El Obeid may continue to be disrupted by conflict. | agronomy |
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Local flowers are grown here in North America, and often may be cut in the morning, and decorating your dinner table that evening. If you forget we have limited amounts that can be rented. Freshly cut flowers represent a wide assortment of plant families, so you’ll see a significant difference in pest and disease problems that affect each species. If you would like your farm’s information added or updated, please contact Dr. Ben Bergmann ([email protected]). Before you plant anything, know what you plan to do with your harvested flowers. Always attempt to time your plantings to coincide with flower-heavy holidays, including Easter, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Christmas and popular wedding months in your area. Some flowers are more tolerant to specific pests and disease. Treat with horticultural oil, insecticidal soap, neem oil, garden sprays containing beneficial bacteria or home remedies with baking soda. 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If you have a green thumb, have access to land with good soil, and have an outlet for selling seasonal blooms, then growing your own cut flowers can be a great source of supplemental income. Located on 20+ acres in Waller County, near the Gulf coast of Texas, this flower farm is just 60 miles from downtown Houston.. Growers Location Barefoot Family Farm Weaverville, NC Teresa Barnhardt Harrisonburg, NC Blawesome Farm Chapel Hill, NC Blue Dragonfly Cut Flower Farm Clayton, NC Bluebird Meadows Hurdle Mills, NC Blue Ridge Blooms Leicester, NC Castle Hayne Farms Castle Hayne, NC … 2021 tuber sale is now open. 0 in cart. When combined with an increased awareness of the importance of buying local, the result is a high profit return for the producer. Remember: You aren’t just a flower farmer; you’re a florist. Cut flower farm business is categorized under the Plant & Flower Growing industry and players in this industry grow nursery plants, such as trees and shrubs; flowering plants, such as foliage plants, cut flowers, flower seeds and ornamentals; and short rotation woody trees, such as Christmas trees and cottonwoods et al. Fresh cut dahlias. Your dinner experience will include a feast for the eyes, thanks to the innovative tablescapes featuring all local flowers designed by a renowned American floral designer. “If I see something I think will look nice in a bouquet, I just add it,” Baumsteiger says. Eating the . 1. You'll also enjoy a multi-course artisan meal surrounded by waves of stunning flowers alongside flower aficionados like yourself, while learning about the value of buying and supporting Certified American Grown Flowers. They can also order a premade bouquet or choose a bouquet during pickup. All specialty cut flowers sustainably grown on a local urban flower farm in historic Old Town Coppell, Texas! 4.6 out of 5 stars 283. Click here to see the story of the Blue Barn raising. We are a family-run flower farm located in Washington’s Skagit Valley, specializing in growing unique, uncommon, and heirloom flowers. Use synthetic chemicals in moderation, and choose ones with the lowest toxicity to bees. We grow loads of seasonal cut-flowers and sell them from our Flower Barn here in East-Dorset. While a large portion of common flower varieties in supermarkets are imported, many consumers desire unique, local offerings to celebrate their special moments. Biorational or biopesticide controls could include neem oil, insecticidal soaps and horticultural oils, which impact beneficial insects minimally. The cut stems can be found in wholesale markets throughout the tri-state region, with luxury designers and at Union Square Market. Mark your calendar for October 24, 2020, to join Texas Specialty Cut Flowers farmers Frank and Pamela Arnosky for an American Grown Field to Vase Dinner Tour, presented by the California Cut Flower Commission, among fields of blooming and fragrant marigolds. Drip systems deliver water directly to the roots, which keeps water off the flowers and leaves, helping improve the overall quality and often preventing disease. Located in in Federalsburg, Maryland. If you love being in the garden and cultivating a variety of beautiful blossoms, becoming a flower farmer might be a great way to supplement your income. Also serves wedding and event floral customers on the Delmarva peninsula (www.seaberryfarm.com). Treat with garden sprays containing beneficial bacteria. 99 ($28.99/Count) $9.48 shipping. To survive, local growers began developing a niche market that focused on flower varieties that didn’t ship well or had a short vase life. Cut-flower production takes place throughout the U.S., either in open fields or protective structures, so you can enjoy fresh flowers no matter where you farm. Click here to see a video all about Field to Vase Dinners! Please also bring a pair of garden shears or scissors. A fairly small investment rewards you with an abundance of flowers in a few short months. $28.99 $ 28. Located just outside San Antonio, in late October, these flower fields come alive as Texans celebrate Dia De Los Muertos â Day of the Dead â featuring the ceremony's traditional marigolds. Industry Overview. Sunny Meadows Flower Farm, established in Columbus in 2006, grows sustainable fresh cut flowers of the highest quality, almost year-round for the wholesale, retail, and wedding industries. While many fungal diseases won’t kill the flowers, they often drastically reduce the marketability of your product. The average price of farms for sale in Missouri was $772,473. We supply all you need for berry picking. Your email address will not be published. “All you need are good shears, buckets and rubber bands.”. Despite the USDA estimate that nearly two-thirds of domestic cut flowers come from growers outside the country, the consumer shift toward nontraditional varieties prompted an emergence of domestic production in specialty cut flowers. She also tends to choose bee-loving flowers, because she keeps bees for honey sales in addition to her flowers. In celebration of the Winter Solstice! It's a reverent yet joyful experience that leaves your soul singing with bright memories. Our primary market is Chicago, Madison, and Milwaukee. Click here for tickets to Frank and Pamela's Field to Vase Dinner. Farmgirl Flowers strives to maintain a compliant website and is committed to providing an online environment that is accessible to all visitors in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. Beyond preparing the field for planting, there’s very little mechanization involved. Thank you for choosing this service. Baumsteiger has found the most success with her farm stand, website and Facebook page. And the best way to be profitable is to listen to your customers. While several varieties suit the novice grower, start with tried-and-true flower types for your first growing season and then branch out from there. Texas Specialty Cut Flowers is a haven for the Lone Star State's seasonal flowers, starting with blue cornflower and Texas wildflowers in the spring, black-eyed Susans in the summer and lilies and poppies to bring a burst of color to winter. FlowerFarm is a leading wholesale flower distributor that rightly cuts out the middleman in order to give you the best possible experience when ordering bulk flowers online. Getting to market faster increases their shelf life, a plus for retailers, who would buy ... Visit existing farms and talk to the producers about costs and investments, as … Click here for tickets to Frank and Pamela's Field to Vase Dinner! Copyright © 2020 EG Media Investments LLC. Please be sure to contact us if you are interested in our products! Find properties for sale listings at the best price. As a new grower, carefully research the wide range of available pest- and disease-management options. Walk over to the U-Pick Flower Garden gate with your bucket/vase. Some of the most common disease and pest problems, include the following: This presents as a white, powdery coating on the surface of leaves, which could also show on stems and flowers. Cut Flower Manual Dear Cut Flower Enthusiast: ... most cases, they can be ready for retail sale on the day of cutting or within 48 hours. Choose from a wider variety of blossoms and create the exact centerpiece and bouquet that perfectly suits your event planning needs. 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Located just 10 miles from South College Station in the community of Millican, Basecamp Farms is growing Specialty Cut Flowers for the Brazos Valley and surrounding region. She recommends bachelor buttons, blanket flower, calendula, coreopsis, dahlias, geraniums, iris, larkspur, lavender, marigolds, poppies, statice, sunflowers and zinnias, which she believes are all easy for beginning farmers to cultivate. Baumsteiger and her husband, Edwin Rambuski, wholeheartedly say that flower farming is economically feasible for small farmers. We embrace sustainable farming practices and we see our business as a way to keep rural economies and properties thriving. Weekly bouquet subscriptions available now. It also provides a steady supply of water to aid in the production of longer stems. Connect With Us; Twitter Linked In Facebook Subscribe to RSS feed for Farms For Sale in the US Leaves turn yellow and brown, making foliage unattractive. 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https://naturesaashirvaad.com/portfolio/20-plants-that-should-grow-in-sequence/ | 2022-07-02T21:04:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104204514.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20220702192528-20220702222528-00155.warc.gz | 0.934801 | 720 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__168743154 | en | A scientific study known as COMPANION PLANTING has verified that some combinations have real rare benefits and practical experience explains to many gardeners how to combine different plants to have maximum advantage. Many people believe that some plants have a surprising influence on each other that helps them to grow and moreover, different plants on their ability help each other in many forms such as protection from pests, allowing two plants in the same patch, tall plant with a small plant, etc.
SO HERE ARE 20 PLANTS THAT ARE WAY BETTER TOGETHER :
# 1. ROSE AND LAVENDER:
They both have the same requirements of light, moisture, and fertility and they both can be planted together successfully because lavender has been known to repel many pests and insects and therefore it seems to be very useful for a rose.
# 2. RADISH AND CUCUMBER:
Luscious, crunchy cucumber makes an excellent combination with radish with both vegetable benefits with it. Both of them need a lot of suns and well-draining soil and cucumber improve the growth of radish.
# 3. CORNS AND BEANS:
The beans provide nitrogen to the soil which is useful for the corns and on the other hand corns provide a natural fence for the beans and large leaves provide shade to the soil and maintain moisture.
# 4. TOMATO AND CABBAGE:
Tomatoes act as a repellent to an insect which are caterpillars that chew large holes in cabbage leaves.
# 5. GARLIC AND ROSE:
Garlic not only protects roses from bugs but it also helps to prevent fungal infections. They both really are the perfect pairs.
#6. MARIGOLD AND MELONS:
Certain marigold varieties control roundworms in the roots of melons as well as chemical treatment.
# 7. NASTURTIUMS AND CUCUMBER:
Nasturtiums have a unique scent which repels insect and as cucumber hugs the ground so it goes best with nasturtiums.
# 8. CALENDULA AND BROCCOLI:
These flowers generate some sticky substance that traps insects which comes most to plants like broccoli.
# 9. LETTUCE AND POTATOES:
Potatoes are deep-rooted plants whereas lettuce is shallow-rooted so they both are very good when it comes to companion.
# 10. PUMPKIN AND BEANS:
The beans can use the pumpkin as it helps to keep the weeds down whereas beans help pumpkin to stay healthy and productive.
# 11. STRAWBERRY AND LUPIN:
Lupin is actually a legume. It fixes nitrogen in soil therefore fertilizing the plants like strawberries. Strawberry is invasive in nature so it goes best with lupin.
# 12. DILL AND TOMATOES:
Planting these crops protects tomatoes from hornworm and moreover, dill helps tomatoes to grow properly and it helps to improve the flavor of tomatoes.
# 13. CHIVES AND CARROT:
Chives don’t require many fertilizers and its strong spicy scent confuses flies such as carrot rust fly away from carrots.
# 14. POTATOES AND SWEET ALYSSUM:
The sweet scent of sweet alyssum attracts beneficial insect predatory wasp which is good for potatoes. | agronomy |
https://www.fsproduce.com/3459-2/ | 2023-09-22T22:29:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506423.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922202444-20230922232444-00469.warc.gz | 0.910101 | 952 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__277363228 | en | March Produce Picks
March produce picks for the month:
CALIFORNIA GOLD NUGGET MANDARINS
What’s a Gold Nugget? The skins are deep orange in color and appear pebbled and bumpy – like a nugget of gold. Inside of this virtually seedless mandarin the orange-gold flesh is sweet and juicy. They’re acidic enough to be bright, yet richly sweet, making them an excellent snacking variety.
Organic and Conventional Gold Nugget Mandarins are in peak season from California during March and April.
Spring does not officially start until March 20, but you can add a spring-feel to your department with Asparagus from Mexico. Fresh Asparagus can drive incremental sales when customers can envision great ways to prepare it at home – like roasting, sauteing, and steaming.
BROCCOLETTE (SWEET BABY BROCCOLI)
Organic and Conventional Broccolette is rapidly increasing in popularity as consumers taste it on restaurant menus.
A cross between Chinese Kale and regular Broccoli, Broccolette has slender stalks small broccoli florets. It features a delicate and sweet Broccoli flavor with hints of Asparagus. The whole vegetable is edible and is cooked any way you’d cook Broccoli, just for a shorter amount of time.
Broccolette is sold by several names including: Sweet Baby Broccoli, Broccolini and Aspiration.
Brussels Sprouts taste nutty and rich cruciferous vegetable, but if you over-boil or over-steam Brussels Sprouts you’ll actually bring out a sulfur nastiness that is the number one reason people don’t like them in the first place. Brussels Sprouts can also be enjoyed raw in salads or slaws if shaved thinly like lettuce. Their flavor raw is a little like cabbage.
March is a strong month of fresh production for Brussels Sprouts. Successful retailers promote Brussels Sprouts in several configuration – bulk, packaged, and convenience packs like microwaveable, shredded, or halved.
Bursting with color, Organic Rainbow Carrots are just begging to be sautéed, roasted or shaved into a salad! The Purple Carrots are extra high in beta-carotene, the Yellow Carrots are mild, the White Carrots are rustic and sweet, and I believe you’re familiar with the Orange Carrots.
Late winter and early spring is prime time for this popular item.
Red Potatoes are ideal for roasting, boiling for salads and mashing because of their high moisture content. For frying? Not so much. No peeling! The best part about Red Potatoes is that you’re supposed to eat them with the skins on. Simply wash, cut and cook. Baby Red potatoes don’t even need the cutting step.
March will be a strong month for promoting plentiful storage crop Red Potatoes from growing regions like Idaho and Canada. New crop Red Potatoes are also in season from Florida.
ATAULFO (CHAMPAGNE) MANGOS
Creamy, golden Ataulfo Mangos are often smaller than most other red and green skin varieties, but it also has a much thinner seed in the middle so you get more yummy fruit to enjoy. The texture of the golden flesh is smooth, free more free from stringiness than other orange-fleshed Mangos. The flavor? Sweet, a little tangy, tropical… almost caramel-like when they’re fully ripe.
Ataulfo Mangos are at their best from Mexico during March and April. they are sold as yellow mangos, ataulfo mangos, and are branded by one grower as champagne mangos.
GREENHOUSE CLUSTER TOMATOES
During March, new crop Tomatoes On-the-Vine with fresh, thick, aromatic stems are coming into good volume from greenhouses in the US and Canada.
GREENHOUSE JUMBO BEEFSTEAK TOMATOES
Large, broad-shouldered Hothouse Tomatoes (sometimes called Greenhouse, Beefsteak or Hydroponic Tomatoes) are grown in the optimal conditions of these sophisticated greenhouses. Hothouse Tomatoes are best for slicing purposes.
March is when the biggest fruit is picked from the fresh crop vines. | agronomy |
http://classicnursery.com/monthly-tips/ | 2017-06-24T05:18:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128320226.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20170624050312-20170624070312-00718.warc.gz | 0.955513 | 1,706 | CC-MAIN-2017-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-26__0__128543958 | en | "Dear Wan-Chi, I checked my calendar a few days ago and realized that Classic Nursery will be doing our spring maintenance work very soon. It is hard to believe that it has been over a year since we completed the hardscape and landscaping of our new home here in Bellevue...I have become a consistent user of organic products and methods for all of my planting and fertilizing. I was gratified that you not only agreed with my convictions but were able to implement them in the work that was done on our property. Thank you very much for being an advocate and not an impediment. I would also like to recognize you for the artistic sensitivity and skillful eyes that you brought to our rather large project. Your insights were very helpful in visualizing what the yard would look like upon completion and in the years to come. I can hardly wait to see what it will look when three full growing seasons have past. I think it is going to be even more beautiful... I was completely ignorant of the unique climate of the northwestern United States. Your help in making the right plant choices for the new home were crucial to the long term success of our landscaping vision. Supplies at the local plant markets at the time I started the project were very limited. I appreciate the enthusiasm with which you searched for the best choices and the constant efforts you made to find sufficient suitable plants. Your judgement in selecting and recommending the right plants for the Seattle area was sound. The evidence of that fact is now growing in my front and back yard. I was worried that the heavy cold rain that persisted all winter would damage the roots of the new plants and the recent transplants. My yard was soaked and wet all winter and I feared that many plants would die. Therefore, I am happy to report that almost 100% of the plants appear to be alive and doing well. Almost all have swollen bud, new leaves or flowers already, though the first day of spring was only a few days ago. All of the perennial grasses are showing signs of growth. I look forward to working with you this spring at our regularly scheduled maintenance event so that we can continue to improve the health and beauty of our outdoor spaces. Best Regards,"- Jim D.
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Tips for June
This is still a great time for planting — vegetables, annuals, even trees and shrubs — but it is more importantly the time to WATCH WATERING!
Water deeply on new plantings, rather than a daily spot-watering that won't get water down to the deeper roots. Deep water new trees & shrubs with a 5 gallon bucket of water once a week.
Water early in the morning, rather than in the heat of the day or in the evening. Watering in the morning will give the plants time to soak up the water before the heat of the day, it will eliminate evaporation that happens when watering during the hot summer afternoons and finally your plants will be less susceptible to ugly plant problems like black spot and powdery mildew. Both of these plant diseases can arise due to water sitting on the leaves for long periods of time; such as overnight!
Watering from overhead may cause leaf-burn from the midday sun and can make your plants susceptible to disease. Water at the base of your plants to avoid these dangers.
Mulch plants to help the soil hold in moisture and keep it more evenly available to the plants, this is also a great way to keep weeds at bay as they try and regrow.
Perennials, Annuals and Vegetables:
Clean out containers of spent bulbs and early spring annuals and repot with a fresh supply of all-summer annuals. The selection at the nursery is at its peak, everything from annual vines to unusual tropical plants to the traditional favorites. Mix and match for a season of color!Sunflowers will start to shoot up, now that we've had some warm weather. If you didn't get around to planting by seed this year, we have an assortment of varieties now on hand in starts, so it's not too late to be sure to have these favorites in your garden. Fertilize and mulch tomatoes; also prune them for good air circulation, to help prevent those unwanted funguses and blights. Water them regularly and evenly; uneven watering is one of the causes of blossom drop (remember not to water overhead at the heat of the day, to avoid leaf burn). This month is the time to start thinking about a second planting of bush beans. Look for our heirloom varieties for something a little different. It is also time to think about starting another succession planting of greens — lettuce, spinach, chard, arugula — this will help maintain a supply of these delectables through the fresh-eating season. We also carry Irish Eyes Organic seed line if you want to try your hand at starting these from seed.
Trees, Shrubs and Fruit:
This month will be time for the second feeding for Roses. Still time to spray for black spot and powdery mildew with Rose Defense (be sure to spray in the cool shade of early morning). Roses are in bloom this month at the nursery. Come in and pick your favorite colors and fragrances while they are flowering! Treat for pests and disease — spray neem or other horticultural oil for scale, aphids, and spider mites. Use neem oil or lime sulfur for scab and mildew. Set out sticky traps for apple maggots. For other insect pests, you can also try introducing beneficial, predatory insects like lacewings, ladybugs and praying mantis.
Prune those early-bloomers like Camellias, Quince and Forsythia. If they have already set buds for next year's bloom, bear in mind that any pruning you do will reduce next spring's show. And it's too early yet for the best-time summer pruning for other trees and ornamentals. If in doubt about pruning time for any particular plant, please give us a call at the nursery. Better to be safe than sorry!
Blueberries especially, seem to produce their sweetest berries when watering is kept even and not fluctuating from too wet to too dry. Deep watering over longer periods will insure more consistent coverage.
- Start or refresh a compost pile.
- Set up a rain barrel. Build a Rain Garden or ask Classic Nursery for help to build one for you! .
- Build a trellis or arbor. .
- Clean/paint garden furniture. .
- Fix leaky hoses, change washers. .
- Set up the hammock, make some lemonade & chili and enjoy! .
Projects for the month include
Butterflies: Nothing adds more whimsy to a cottage style garden then the addition of butterflies. Plant Achillea, Asters, Columbines, Monarda, lupines, and Abelia to bring home the butterflies. For a more complete list of butterfly attracting plants see our nursery staff.
Hummingbirds: Attracting Hummingbirds to the garden can be one of the highlights of the summer season! We have lots of plants that you can add to your garden that these birds find especially appealing: Penstemons, Crocosmia, Heucheras, Salvias, Honeysuckles and Arbutus are just a few of the possibilities. Come see us for more ideas! | agronomy |
http://elitedaily.com/news/world/if-you-want-to-live-on-mars-you-better-be-able-to-farm/ | 2015-08-04T13:51:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-32/segments/1438042990900.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20150728002310-00103-ip-10-236-191-2.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.933604 | 578 | CC-MAIN-2015-32 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-32__0__51234646 | en | If You Want To Live On Mars, You Better Be Able To Farm
NASA is actively researching how we to go about creating a human colony on Mars and the first step is farming for food. Unfortunately, growing food on Mars may be a challenge NASA underestimated.
Though research on the International Space Station shows that plants can in fact grow in microgravity, scientists aren’t sure how the reduced gravity will affect crops only previously grown on Earth. Mars’ surface receives roughly half the amount of sunlight Earth does, so we’d need a whole lot of extra light from a greenhouse-like structure.
And getting that light requires a great deal of power. NASA has been experimenting with the use of LED lighting to give plants the wavelengths they need to flourish.
“In terms of the systems engineering required, it’s not an insignificant challenge,” said D. Marshall Porterfield, Life and Physical Sciences division director at NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate.
That greenhouse would also have to be enormous. The more energy pressure inside a greenhouse, the bigger of a structure it would have to be.
“You don’t have to inflate that greenhouse to Earth-normal pressure in order for plants to grow,” said Robert Ferl, director of the Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research at the University of Florida. “Maintaining a full atmosphere of pressure is difficult on a planetary surface. You can take plants down to a tenth of an atmosphere and they’ll still function.”
Farmers on the planet would need to be able to protect themselves and their plants from radiation. Mars doesn’t have a layered, protective atmosphere like Earth’s, so the plants would be vulnerable to particles from space. And these particles would enter Mars through all the stuff we send from Earth.
“To maintain the infrastructure is the expensive part to grow plants, coupled with the need for redundancy if something fails,” MacCallum said.
He went on to say that it looks like it would would take 15 to 20 Earth years to transfer all the materials needed to create our greenhouse/garden.
If it’s going to take that long to transfer all that equipment, it might be more efficient to just ditch the farming idea and send the food over from Earth.
NASA has yet to figure out the best way to create a sustainable civilization on Mars, but scientists are very confident that its an achievement well within our reach.
“Every great migration in history happened because we took our agriculture with us,” Ferl said. “When you learn to take your plants with you, you can not only go to visit, you can go there to stay and live.”
Via Space.com, Photo Courtesy Mars One | agronomy |
https://www.storageking.co.uk/blog/how-to-grow-a-flourishing-vegetable-garden/ | 2022-01-24T10:41:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320304528.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20220124094120-20220124124120-00487.warc.gz | 0.955149 | 715 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__230541682 | en | While vegetable gardens are by no means new, they are gradually becoming more popular in homes and apartments around the UK. With an increased focus on climate change, people have had to take a hard look at their habits and drastically change the way they source and consume food. One of the ways that people are lowering their environmental footprint is by growing their own herbs and vegetables. This keeps the soil healthy and nutrient-rich year-round and helps to reduce the accumulation of food and plastic waste.
If you don’t have a green thumb, here are some tips for growing a vegetable garden that’ll flourish no matter the season:
1. Position is paramount: Vegetable plants need the sun to thrive. Plant your seedlings in a level and well-circulated spot that gets full sun for at least six to eight hours a day. Ensure that you also have a water source nearby so you can easily water your plants every day.
2. Plant in pairs: A lot of vegetables grow better when they are together. Known as companion planting, pairing your vegetables in compatible groups minimises pests and improves the quality of the soil. Vegetables from the cabbage family such as broccoli and kale grow well next to beets, onions and potatoes while tomatoes are crazy about carrots. Be sure to plant each seedling at least several centimetres apart so their roots have enough room.
3. Nourish your soil: If the quality of your soil is poor, your vegetables won’t stand a chance. Make sure that your soil is rich with compost and organic matter such as leaves, stones and bark. Check your soil regularly and don’t be afraid to give it more nutrients if it looks a bit dry and lifeless.
4. Water generously: Like the sun and soil, giving your plants enough water is crucial if you want your garden to flourish. While each plant is different, make sure your vegetables are getting at least three centimetres of water a week. Too much water isn’t good either. If you overwater your plants, you can promote disease or drown your plants, so make sure they’re getting the right amount of water.
5. More mulch: While some vegetables do well in the hotter, drier months, others don’t. That’s where mulch comes in. By adding a layer of mulch to your garden, you can create a natural insulator for your soil. Mulch will help your soil stay moist in the summer and warm in winter, ensuring that conditions are always just right for your vegetables to grow.
6. Give it a trim: Growing your own vegetables means that you have fresh produce whenever you need it. However, if some vegetables start to rot, they will suck vital energy from the rest of the plant and damage the rest of the health of your crops. Trim these dying bits off and place them in a compost heap to reduce waste.
7. Natural is best: Although pests are problematic, toxic pesticides are even more harmful to your plants. If you have to use pesticides, be sure to buy brands that are natural and organic so as not to damage your plant or other beneficial insects.
If you need a secure self storage unit to safely store your belongings while you create the perfect vegetable garden, then Storage King has got you covered! Contact us at 0800 0852 954 to find out more about our different size units and flexible lease agreements. You can also get a quick and easy quote online. | agronomy |
https://thehumanbean.com/featured-bean/ | 2022-08-09T07:34:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570913.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809064307-20220809094307-00256.warc.gz | 0.93033 | 231 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__87409022 | en | The Featured Bean
Our featured bean is a light roast from Costa Rica. A Single-origin varietal, this coffee begins with sweet floral aromas. Furthermore subtle undertones of pipe tobacco. A medium body containing notes of sweet cocoa and graham crackers. in conclusion a quick finish is a perfect expression of this great example of Costa Rican coffees.
This varietal is one of our old lasting relationships with the farmers that grown our coffee.
It is grown in the Naranjo region in the West Valley of Costa Rica between 4000 – 5200 feet. Consequently, making this a well balanced featured bean.
Join The Human Bean each month for a featured bean. In addition to a discount we pick a new bean each month. Most of all the bean will tell you the story of The Human Bean. Each variety and single origin bean is sourced directly from the farmers that grow our coffee.
In Costa Rica we have helped to pay for a school and day care for the farmers children. They have the opportunity to learn and become educated.
You can brew a fresh cup today by purchasing the Costa Rica Bean here. | agronomy |
http://fischer-wieser.com/fischer-wieser-visits-fredericksburg-farmers-market/ | 2018-01-19T05:39:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084887746.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20180119045937-20180119065937-00750.warc.gz | 0.945417 | 385 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__139551108 | en | Recently, two of Fischer & Wieser’s employees, Kelly Cox, Assistant to Jay Gans, National Account Manager, and Anne Traver, Projects Manager, visited Fredericksburg Farmers’ Market.
Held each Thursday from 4-7 pm at the Kinderhalle at Marktplatz in Fredericksburg, Texas, we were anxious to see the fresh produce and baked goods that local farmers and artisans had on display.
We were greeted right off the bat with the music of Graham Warwick, singing favorites from the ’6os, and setting a sort of “hootenany” atmosphere. Almost immediately the aroma of the offerings of Executive Chef Ross Burtwell of Cabernet Grill enticed us to the Chef’s Corner. After sampling some of his shrimp appetizers, the strawberry table beckoned, and we delighted in the delectable sight of fresh, beautiful, scrumptious red strawberries, the likes of which I’ve never eaten before! Pure ambrosia!
After enjoying those amazing strawberries, we headed toward Hairston Creek Farms and discovered garlic, cucumbers, and blackberries. Kelly and I both had to buy some of those! From there it was on to bakery delights, from which I had to try Olive Ciabatta Bread, of course. In fact, it made my dinner! It was the basis of wonderful roast beef sandwiches, now my husband’s favorites!
It was a delightful foray into the world of freshly grown, locally produced fruits and vegetables. There’s nothing better than fresh home-grown cucumbers, artichokes, rosemary, beets, lavender and, or course, strawberries!
We’re planning more trips when the peaches ripen and tomatoes are available! We highly recommend the Fredericksburg Farmers’ Market! | agronomy |
https://jacocommodities.com/contact-jaco/ | 2023-03-27T22:33:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948708.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20230327220742-20230328010742-00667.warc.gz | 0.95865 | 194 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__274620788 | en | Marc joined the Jaco Commodities team in 2022.
He will handle a wide variety of conventional and organic agricultural products. Ag commodities include: dry edible beans, pulses, small grains and row crops as well as feed ingredients. Regional or international, bulk or bagged, bin run or cleaned to spec.
Gordy joined the Jaco Commodities team in 2017. He began as the primary trader that helped forge the trail in the agricultural commodity trading business. He offers over 43 years of trading experience and has many customers that have trusted his expertise.
Jeff gets loads moved from point of origin to destination domestically. He’s there to make sure customers get their product on time and in good condition.
Amy helps get the background work done. She’s there to be a helpful component and help the team where needed. | agronomy |
https://lhps.nsw.edu.au/events/event/community-garden-group-meeting/ | 2018-11-16T18:23:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039743110.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20181116173611-20181116195611-00467.warc.gz | 0.920111 | 141 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__29134044 | en | Community Garden Group meeting
Aimed at supporting the existing school garden program, the community garden group is now ready to make immediate and long term plans for a viable and sustainable garden program.
Led by their Co-ordinator Christina (Chrissy) Talevski, the team includes Julie Nicholls – Secretary, Rachelle Smith – Treasurer and Siegfried (Fritz) Leland – Committee member. Please join the group as they begin work on this exciting project.
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https://www.focusonthe.beer/2011/05/hops-and-organic-beer-regulations-are-changing.html | 2017-12-12T02:32:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948514250.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20171212021458-20171212041458-00098.warc.gz | 0.966738 | 1,241 | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__35734852 | en | I recently read this article from Triple Pundit about a new organic law coming in 2013 that will require organic beers to have organic hops. Now, if I remember correctly, currently all that is required for a beer to be considered organic is that 95% of the product has to be organic. Hops, which definitely don’t constitute over 5% of any beer (except for maybe Mikkeler’s 1000 IBU beer) have not been a part of the organic factor.
I wonder how this new law will change things for breweries? I’m thinking of Laurelwood Brewing who has a few organic beers and Hopworks who makes all their beers organic. I’m curious if they’ve been using organic hops this whole time. I imagine not, from what I’ve heard it is extremely difficult to grow hops without pesticides because the bugs love them as much as we do. During the Rocky Mountain Microbrewing Symposium we heard from Frank Stonaker of the CSU Hopyard Project and Summit Plant Labs that he was looking into starting to grow organic hops soon. According to CSU Specialty Crops Program a survey in 2009 was conducted of 33 Colorado breweries, thirty of them wanted to grow their own hops and over half the group was interested in organic hops. In 2004 the Specialty Crops Program test planted several varieties of organic hops which they harvested in 2007 and published some results on their site. Also according to the site, in 2008 there were only 100 acres of organic hops in Colorado.
Will we see the price of organic beers go up? Will breweries stop making organic beers or will this push the industry? Will we as homebrewers have more access to organic hops? Try asking for organic hops now at your local homebrew store, they’d probably laugh. Here’s an anecdote, I called up the Brew Hut near Denver to ask if they had a specific kind of malt in an organic version, they said no, and then proceeded to tell me that it doesn’t make much of a difference anyway, that the chemicals used on non-organic barley doesn’t make that much of a difference…Well, I know that’s not true. And I’m going to look that up the types of pesticides involved just as soon as I get home, and I’ll report back, but I just wanted to get this post off today while I’m inspired.
Well I decided to wait a few days to publish this post, so that I could ask a few breweries about this new organic situation. Generally, my questions went something like this, “I just read in this article that in 2013 they are changing the organic laws for beers and hops will now have to be organic as well. I’m curious how it will affect your brewery? Do you already use organic hops or is this something you are transitioning into? How’s it going? Do you know how much these organic hops will cost?” And these were the responses I’ve received so far.
From Christian Ettinger of Hopworks Urban Brewery in Portland, OR (all their beer is organic):
The laws are indeed changing. At Hopworks we currently use about 30% organic hops with an aggressive plan to meet the deadline. It means that we are working with farmers and brokers to meet our hop supply needs with minimal reformulation. Given the fact that it takes three years (36 months) to transition conventional land to organic production and the ruling was passed in Oct 2010 to be enacted in January 2013 (27 months), it may be a mathematically impossible deadline. Prices are for organic hops are in the mid teens. Cheers!
From Chad Kennedy of Laurelwood Brewing in Portland, OR
It is true. No big deal for us except for Green Elephant and Deranger (these are really hopped up beers). We’ll just brew them the same and not call them organic. The flavor is more important [to us] than whether or not they’re organic. The hops I’ve contracted for are only slightly more expensive. Problems will arise though if there is a bad crop. Not all of our beer is organic. We do use organic 2-row for everything though. The Free Range Red and Porter are our 2 standard organic beers. We [also] just added a pale. These beers will use organic hops. GE and Deranger are the only two other beers we make on a regular basis that will be affected.
From Bryan Simpson, Media Relations Director at New Belgium:
Thanks for the note…We have always used organic hops in our Mothership Wit. One of the challenges in sourcing this initially was that there are so few organic hop producers in the US producing to scale that we had to buy hops from New Zealand (where organics are more readily produced due to a lack pests). We worried about the carbon of shipping that far but in a bittersweet twist, it turns out that conventionally grown hops in the US currently create a bigger carbon footprint (due to pesticide manufacture and other large scale farming practices) than importing organics. So it was still a win from the carbon perspective and the chemical perspective.
This is actually mind-blowing to me that the carbon footprint of shipping organic hops from New Zealand is less than using regular hops from here in the States. I imagine that if New Belgium was a much smaller brewery this wouldn’t be the case, being that they are so large they would likely need more organic hops than are potentially readily available.
For now, these have been my responses. I’m still waiting to hear back from Bison Brewing in California and Asher Brewing in Colorado. I’ll make another post when I’ve heard back from those two, and after looking into the pesticides and damaging effects of non-organic malt when I get back home from Kansas City and can dig into a book I have on the subject.
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GrowLED LED Indoor Garden, Herb Garden, Kitchen Garden, Height Adjustable, 20W Grow Light, Automatic Timer, Ideal for Plant Grow Novice Or Enthusiasts, Various Plants, DIY Decoration, White
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- PLANT GROW PROMOTER: 20W Special designed full spectrum LED grow light promote the photosynthesis of most plants, grow better and faster.
- HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE: The lighting part can be adjusted in height in order to provide the right amount of luminosity for each plant. Ensure your plant gets enough light. [POTS ARE NOT INCLUDED].
- AUTOMATIC SMART TIMER: LED indoor grow garden is automatically 16hours on and 8hours off, this mode make sure plants absorb enough light to do photosynthesis and enough time to rest. No worries for forgetting to turn the light off!
- EASY INSTALLATION & EU REACH CERTIFIED SAFE MATERIAL : 3-Step installation, no tool required. So easy and efficient. Can hold 8pcs 4" Plant Pots (ASIN B07TVCH5GR).
TORCHSTAR Indoor LED Garden, Kitchen and Herb Plant Grow Light Kit with Timer Function, 24V Low Voltage, Indoor Harvest Elite for Gourmet or Plant Enthusiasts, Pots & Plants Not Included
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- Stylish Decoration: Our LED Indoor Garden With 4000K cool white glow, 900lm brightness and 95 ultra high CRI, plant under this light will be displayed vividly, makes an elegant decoration for your room or office.
- Smart Timer: The Indoor Garden light loops in the working mode of “16 hours on and 8 hours off”, imitating the normal routine of plants under natural condition. Grow your plants more healthily with lower consumption even nobody takes care of them.
- Safe and Convenience: No needs for screws, easy to install. Durable plastic material won’t be affected by water, keep its elegant appearance. UL listed power adapter for safety .
- Well Arranged Space: A size of 16.54"×11.42" ×5.43" may place several plants according to your needs. The plants during photosynthesis produce negative oxygen ions which are beneficial for your health, suitable for kitchens, offices, living rooms, etc. Pots and plants are not included
iDOO 12Pods Hydroponics Growing System, Indoor Herb Garden with Grow Light, Plants Germination Kit Built-in Fan, Automatic Timer, Up to 11.02"
- 20% Faster than Soil Planting: Hydroponic growing system built-in a low-noise pump, circulating the nutrient solution absorded by the roots direactly.
- 4.5L Water Tank and Fan: Hydroponics growing system built-in a fan which spreads pollen in florescence, disperses heat in germination. Indepandent 4.5L water tank can support plants to grow for 1-2 weeks in the growth period. A visual window can see how much water in tank.
- Easy-Setup Germination Kit: 3 steps in all to set up the hydroponic growing system machine. All the factors needed for plant growth - light, nutrient, simulated soil are included in the hydroponic growing system.
- 2 Growing Modes: 23-Watt LED light of hydroponics growing system turns on/off automatically, simulate the sunlight spectrum, promoting plants' photosynthesis in any weather. Vegetables Mode emits blue light, red light, far red light and white light; Flower/Fruit Mode emits red light, far red light and white light.
- Growing 12 Plants at Once, Up to 11.02"" in Tall: The height of the lighting part of the hydroponics growing system can be adjusted for plants at different growth stages. Grow 12 plants at a time, works up to 11.02 inches."
LED Grow Light for Indoor Plant, Fauna Auto ON/Off Timer Full Spectrum Plant Lights 3/6/12H Timing 5 Dimmable Levels for House Garden Hydroponics Succulent Growing
- Upgraded four heads plant grow light, full spectrum light for all kinds of indoor plants, high efficiency led chips, provide strong and uniform intensity of light to plants.
- Auto turn on and turn off with 3, 6, 12 hours timer setting,also has two-way memory timing function,set up once and it will turn on and off automatically daily.
- Led grow light with 4 switch modes and 5 dimmable options ranging from 10% to 100%, which effectively supplemented the lack of natural sunlight.
- 360 degree adjustable goosenecks which can enlarge the area of the effective lighting. rotatable bulbs that is much easier for you to adjust the angle and the distance between the light and plants.
- Widely use this grow lamp satisfies plant germination,growth,flowering and results entire process of light energy needs, suitable for indoor plants or indoor gardens such as balconies,greenhouses,darkroom,office and so on.
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- INCLUDES GOURMET HERB SEED KIT (6 POD) - Genovese Basil, Curly Parsley, Dill, Thyme, Thai Basil and Mint & a 3oz bottle of our patented, all natural plant nutrients (enough for a full season of growth)
- PLANT TO PLATE - Up to 6 plants grow at a time, up to 12 inches Tall with this indoor garden; Grows in water no soil, no mess, Made simple
- EASY TO USE - Control panel tells you when to add water, reminds you when to add plant food (included), automatically turns lights on and off for your hydroponics growing system.Do not allow water to contact hot LED Grow Lights
- LED GROW LIGHTS - High performance, full Spectrum 20 watt LED high efficiency grow lighting system in your herb garden is tuned to the specific needs of plants to maximize photosynthesis, resulting in rapid, natural growth and abundant harvests
- IN HOME GARDEN SYSTEM - Grow fresh herbs & veggies all Year Round in this indoor herb garden. Always fresh, always local, always in season
AOBSETY LED Grow Light - Plant Growing Lamps for Indoor Garden Plant with Full Spectrum, Height Adjustable, 18W Grow Lights, Automatic Timer, Ideal for Plant Grow Novice, Various Plants
- 【Defeat Darkness】: LED Grow Light can provide a strong and uniform intensity of light to plants and larger lighting areas all year round. Plant grow lamp is a plant light for indoor plants such as succulents, licorice, mint, leafy greens, and other plants when it rains, snows, or is dark indoors. (PLANTS AND POTS NOT INCLUDED)
- 【Full Spectrum】: AOBSETY LED plant to grow light planter provides full-spectrum light for your plants, compared to other small plant grow lights with only red and blue light, it can more effectively supplement the lack of natural sunlight and promote the growth of plants at all stages from germination, seedling start, flowering to maturity. Give the indoor garden a "Sunbathing ", prompt plants to grow faster and better harvest
- 【Adjustable Height and Brightness】: You can adjust the height of the LED panel of the indoor garden grow lamp by moving it up and down on the metal bracket, also the plant grow light has 4 brightness levels 25%, 50%, 75%, 100% for options. The height of the lighting part can be adjusted for the indoor plants at different growth stages, helping plants absorb energy from LED grow lights and promoting growth.
- 【Grow Light with Timer】: Grow light with 3/ 9/ 12H timer setting, It can be cyclically turn on and off every day. This mode makes sure plants absorb enough light to do photosynthesis and enough time to rest. The plant light will be restarted automatically the next day, with no need for manual operation.No worry about your plants when you're out, plant grow light can take good care of your plants all the time! Save up to 80% energy saving, less heat output, and low consumption.
- 【Professional Grow Light & Service】: Plant light has obtained the certifications of FCC, CE, and ROHS. The quality and whole design deserve your trust. We will support 12 months warranty plus 30 days satisfaction or return guarantee, 100% money back. Contact us first if any issues and we will make it OK. (Flowerpot Not-Included)
Grow Light,GHodec Sunlight White 50W 84 LEDs Dual Head Clip Plant Lights for Indoor Plants, 4/8/12H Timer & 5 Dimmable Levels
- 【6000K Growing Light/Reading Lamp】Eqqiuped with 5 Red+37 Sunlight White LEDs in each bar,which is similar to the sunlight at noon,an ideal for all sorts of indoor plants at all growth stages.Also,this 6000K LED lights provides exceptional color-rendering up to 95 ,it is flicker-free and soft light,perfect for you to reading at night.
- 【Auto On/Off Timing Function】GHodec indoor plant lights offer 3 Timing Options-4H/8H/12h lighting time everyday. Auto on/off and no more manually operation everyday.Each LED bar can control its on/off separately. You can press the switch button multiple times -- one light ON, two lights ON, or all are off.You can also adjust the brightness of the led grow lamp according to your plants needs.
- 【Sturdy Gooseneck & Strong Clamp】With anti-slip clamp and 360-degree Adjustable gooseneck,it allows you to place the plant light in any direction to provide the best lighting angle for your plants.st coverage around the plants .
- 【Highly Efficient】 as for LED power draw this plant lamp is highly efficient. A good gift for your plants if you growing some small plants,like seedlings,succulents,house-plants,etc.
- 【Widely Used】Suitable for balconies,greenhouses,darkroom,office and so on.Widely apply to the culture solution,gardening,potted plants,especially when the plant needs extra light when raining,snowing,dark indoor,etc.
360° Grow Light for Indoor Plants - Gooseneck Full Spectrum Growing Lamp Strip w/ 3 Modes 9 Dimmable Brightness 3/9/12 H Timer Ideal for Greenhouse Plants Flowers Veg Succulents Potted Growth
- 【360° all-around Full Spectrum Light】Still worried about the poor quality or color of your plants due to lack of sunshine? Indoor grow light for seedlings has 4 stripes and 360°goosenecks, making every plant on the desk covered by 360° surround light, helping your plants to promote photosynthesis whenever needed. With a 460nm~622nm wavelength range, growing light w/ timer for growth tent can meet the growing needs of various plants.
- 【Never loosen Clip & Stabilizer】Old lamp with weak clip falls down to hurt your plants? Never happen with Snapfresh! With the stabilizer, the cob plant grow light for hydroponics has more ways of placement than other plant grow light and can be placed in the middle of your plant without clamping, to provide 360° lighting. And thanks to its strong clip, the light can be fixed anywhere.
- 【9 Brightness Levels & 3 Modes】4 heads plant lights bar for seed starting covers all stages of plant growth, 9 Dimmable levels to suit each stage of plant growth, 3 modes-1. The Blue spectrum promotes chlorophyll synthesis and growth of green leaves. 2. The Red spectrum promotes plant flowering and fruit. 3. The Red and blue combo spectrum save your small roots and yellow leaves.
- 【Auto On/Off Timer】Always forget to switch on/off the indoor plant grow lights for seedlings? This full spectrum plant grow light lamp strips for succulents offer 3/9/12h auto turn on/off function, which can avoid plants from being affected by excessive or insufficient light. You can adjust the lighting time and interval time according to your plants' growth needs.
- 【User Friendly】Users' feelings are our priority! 1. 53inch-wire and 14inch-gooseneck ensure the convenience of connection and wide lighting coverage. 2. The USB plug of the desktop garden grow light bars for blooms and greenhouse w/ stand can work with various power supplies. 3. Three extra gardening tools are contained in the package to make your gardening life easier!
The best plant lights for indoor gardens brands
One of the things we suggest to most of our readers is to buy the plant lights for indoor gardens from a well-known brand. Good brands provide, good quality products, great customer support, and have service centers in different places around the country. Regarding the plant lights for indoor gardens I have a preference for the products of the brands listed below.
Important notes when buying plant lights for indoor gardens
There are some things you should consider when buying a plant lights for indoor gardens. We spent 22 hours researching the most important things you should consider when buying a plant lights for indoor gardens. So should we start with the list of things you should consider?
Make a list of the things you want in your plant lights for indoor gardens and the price you are willing to pay for it. So try to look for a product in that price range and choose the one that appeals to you the most. One tip we would like to give you is: don’t settle for a cheaper product if it doesn’t even have a function you need.
Most plant lights for indoor gardenss fall within the price range of $ 48.95 to $ 29.99. Therefore, if budget is not a problem and you want the best product for your needs, we advise you to choose the GrowLED LED Indoor Garden, Herb Garden, Kitchen Garden, Height Adjustable, 20W Grow Light, Automatic Timer, Ideal for Plant Grow Novice Or Enthusiasts, Various Plants, DIY Decoration, White.
If you want something medium range, choose LED Grow Light for Indoor Plant, Fauna Auto ON/Off Timer Full Spectrum Plant Lights 3/6/12H Timing 5 Dimmable Levels for House Garden Hydroponics Succulent Growing. If you have a very low budget, you can choose the one that is the AOBSETY LED Grow Light – Plant Growing Lamps for Indoor Garden Plant with Full Spectrum, Height Adjustable, 18W Grow Lights, Automatic Timer, Ideal for Plant Grow Novice, Various Plants
2. Does it have all the features you need?
Most importantly, the plant lights for indoor gardens you are purchasing should have all the features you are looking for. In case you don’t even have one, don’t buy! We are saying this because you will not be able to use it for that purpose. If you are a person without budget problems, I would suggest you to choose the best model which is AOBSETY LED Grow Light – Plant Growing Lamps for Indoor Garden Plant with Full Spectrum, Height Adjustable, 18W Grow Lights, Automatic Timer, Ideal for Plant Grow Novice, Various Plants
3. The brand
Buying the plant lights for indoor gardens from a reputable brand can actually make sense. Not only will it be better than others in terms of “build quality”, but it will also have some extra features, better customer support. Famous brands have multiple service centers across the country, so if you have any problems you can simply take your plant lights for indoor gardens to one of their service centers.
4. Warranty Matters!
When you buy a plant lights for indoor gardens from a well-known brand, you will get a guarantee. Low-cost products also come with warranties, but the claim process could be tougher. That’s why I always suggest you buy the product from a reputed brand and the one that comes under warranty. It will save you from repair costs in the future. On average, around 21% of people end up paying 40% of the product price for the service! You can save on service costs if the product is under warranty!
What is the best plant lights for indoor gardens?
The best plant lights for indoor gardens is the one that has all the features that meet your needs. I think the best is GrowLED LED Indoor Garden, Herb Garden, Kitchen Garden, Height Adjustable, 20W Grow Light, Automatic Timer, Ideal for Plant Grow Novice Or Enthusiasts, Various Plants, DIY Decoration, White
Are there any good deals on plant lights for indoor gardens?
In the offline market, you won’t find many offers. However, I have chosen the best plant lights for indoor gardens and have added links to Amazon which has deals and deals running on a regular basis.
What is the cheapest plant lights for indoor gardens?
Although most of the cheaper plant lights for indoor gardens do not have many features, but if you are looking for the best one at a low cost, my best bet would be on AOBSETY LED Grow Light – Plant Growing Lamps for Indoor Garden Plant with Full Spectrum, Height Adjustable, 18W Grow Lights, Automatic Timer, Ideal for Plant Grow Novice, Various Plants
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4.12.2 The Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture (DESMOA) has the overall charge of implementing the survey programme through the Agricultural Universities in 13 States and general universities in three States by providing them cent per cent financial assistance. The survey design followed is that of three-stage stratified random sampling with the tehsil or taluka as the first stage unit, a cluster of villages as the second stage unit and an operational holding as the third and ultimate stage unit. The fieldwork consists of collecting from each sample household through the cost accounting method, data on all aspects of cultivation (inputs, outputs, prices paid and received) by keeping a detailed record on a day-to-day basis. The universities engage full time field men for this purpose. Training to the field staff is imparted by the universities and whenever necessary, supplemented by the DESMOA.
4.12.3 The Cost of Cultivation Studies are primarily intended for use by the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP). In addition, these data are used by the Central Statistical Organisation, Planning Commission, other Economic Ministries of Government of India as well as research organisations.
4.12.4It is reported that the data collected and processed under the scheme do not suffer from any serious deficiencies, and the only problem is shortage of manpower in the Central Analytical Unit of DESMOA, which results in delay in the availability of final results. This is, however, far from true. The CACP does not obtain timely and sufficient inputs from these studies, which are required in the fixing of the minimum prices. The requirements of the National Accounts Division of CSO are also not met adequately. Implementation of the scheme by the Agricultural Universities is reported to be unsatisfactory. The data entry and processing still make use of a DOS-based computer package called FARMAP provided by Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) and no updating of the package has been undertaken. There has been no report on the results of the scheme until recently. (The DESMOA has now brought out a consolidated report.)
Conclusions and Recommendations
4.12.5 Cost of cultivation studies should continue in view of their importance in price administration of agricultural commodities and several studies relating to farm economy. Irrespective of the agency that is assigned this work, there should be a more focused attention to proper organisation and management of the studies. It is necessary to have an early review of the number of centres, methodology, sample size, the existing schedule and questionnaire, etc. The universities should be encouraged to tabulate and analyse the data for which they should be provided the necessary support. The DESMOA should endeavour to release the survey results with least possible delay, and any strengthening needed for improving the performance of the scheme should be immediately provided.
4.12.6 The Commission recommends that:
In view of the importance of the Cost of Cultivation Studies in the price administration of agricultural commodities and several studies relating to farm economy, the present programme should continue.
Focused attention should be paid to the proper organisation and management of the Cost of Cultivation Studies.
A review of the number of centres, methodology, sample size, the existing schedule and questionnaire, etc. of the Cost of Cultivation Studies should be undertaken.
The Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture (DESMOA) should minimise the delay in bringing out the results of the Cost of Cultivation Studies. | agronomy |
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Weed killer can be purchased from most gardening outlets, hardware shops, supermarkets as properly as on the web. Home killer will normally arrive in a plastic pump set off spray container which can make it really effortless to utilize as nicely as staying exact all through application. Non-selective generally consists of a chemical referred to as Glyphosate and is the most powerful and also the most economical to invest in. The difference concerning the two is quite crucial when purchasing the suitable solution. Non-selective will most most likely eliminate all plant everyday living that it is utilized to or touches irrelevant of whether or not that is bouquets or weeds.
If you have obtained weeds that are growing in the center of your grass lawn that you want to get rid of, will not use non-selective weed killer to test to get rid of them as it will also kill your lawn. The non-selective merchandise is the greatest for undesired weed progress on pathways, your patio or travel but if you have weeds on your garden or in your flower beds then use it pretty diligently or use a selective weed killer rather. This will get rid of weeds on your lawn devoid of killing your grass and is ordinarily applied from a spray container or in granules. | agronomy |
https://youth.adventistchurch.org.uk/e-club-potato-award | 2022-06-29T13:58:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103639050.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20220629115352-20220629145352-00599.warc.gz | 0.8916 | 441 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__61858744 | en | Potato e-Award (Busy Bee)REQUIREMENTS
- Read and discuss Genesis 1:11-12, 29-30 and Ecclesiastes 3:2.
- What are the nutritional benefits of potatoes?
- The potato is the official food or vegetable of which states?
- How do potatoes grow? What are the best growing conditions?
- What are the different varieties of potatoes? Which varieties are available in your area?
- When and how are potatoes harvested?
- Do one of the following and share your experience:
a. Plant a potato and watch it grow
b. Help someone harvest potatoes.
2. They are high in potassium and vitamin C. You can also search the internet for the nutritional value of potatoes in your area.
3. Idaho – State Food: Potatoes. Louisiana – State Vegetable: Sweet Potato. New Hampshire – State Vegetable: White Potato. North Carolina: State Vegetable: Sweet Potato.
4. Potatoes are a tuber. They grow underground. Research the best growing conditions in your area.
5. Russet, Red, White, Yellow, Purple/Blue, Fingerling, Petite, Sweet, Yams.
6. The potatoes are harvested when the plant/vine dies or before the first hard frost. Potatoes are harvested by hand or with machines.
7. Search on internet on how to grow a potato at home. Check your area to see if there is an opportunity to help a farmer harvest potatoese-AWARD
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https://bundlingboard.com/after-a-tariff-hike-on-certain-varieties-the-center-bans-exports-of-broken-rice/ | 2022-09-30T13:23:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335469.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20220930113830-20220930143830-00484.warc.gz | 0.975208 | 1,017 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__84261579 | en | After imposing 20% export duties on certain varieties of rice on Thursday, the Center in a late night order banned exports of all forms of broken rice with immediate effect in a bid to drive down prices .
The decision to ban broken rice exports is expected to stop the overseas shipment of about 4 million tonnes (MT) of rice, mainly to countries like China, where demand has grown exponentially in the past. recent months due to drought in their main growing areas.
Between April and June, about 1.8 MT of broken rice was exported.
Business and trade sources said that in total around 10 MT of exported rice (5.9 MT under export duty and 4 MT totally banned) out of the average annual exports of 21-22 MT will now be subject to some kind of of restriction.
Read also : As India grows in its exports to the United States, can it be the next China?
The broken rice ban came into effect on September 9, but the notification says that between September 9 and September 15, consignments and shipments for which loading began at ports and shipping invoices have deposited from vessels at berth or where shipments of broken rice were handed over to customs before the ban may be exported.
This exemption was granted to prevent transit shipments and goods that have already left the hinterland from piling up in ports as was the case when wheat exports were banned on May 14.
Last night the government imposed a 20% export duty on certain varieties of rice, but kept products like basmati and parboiled rice out of its reach. Trade sources have indicated that with a 20% export duty, several varieties of Indian rice will be priced out of the world markets, as prices will immediately increase by $60 to $80 per ton.
The cheapest in the world
Before the export duty, some varieties of Indian rice were priced around $380-400 per ton (FOB), while the nearest competitor’s price was higher than that, making Indian rice one of the cheapest available on world markets, which has stimulated its demand.
“This also resulted in thefts and allegations that rice intended for distribution through the PDS and also under the Pradhan Mantri Gareeb Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY) was being diverted to exports due to low price in international markets and strong demand,” a senior industry official said.
In fact, the quick succession in which decisions to first impose the export tax and follow it with a total ban on broken rice exports has fueled rumors that the Center may make a decision on the extension of the free food grain distribution program (PMGKAY) beyond September.
The distribution program of 5 kg of rice or wheat per person per month to the nearly 80 million beneficiaries of the National Food Security Law in addition to their regular monthly quota was launched during COVID-19 as a measure of well-being.
Since then, the program has been extended six times, the last in April for six months. Until now, most varieties of rice were not subject to any export duty.
Meanwhile, market sources said global rice markets may not stay in the current range for long as the rice harvest in China, which is a major consumer, comes under severe pressure. due to drought in many of its main producing areas.
Drought in major growing areas here in India has also pushed up the price of rice in domestic markets and, for different varieties, rates have increased by almost 6-20% since June. It is feared that kharif production will drop by 6 to 10 million tonnes this year compared to last year due to lower acreage.
In 2021, India produced around 111 MT of rice during the kharif season.
Rahul Chauhan, commodity analyst at iGrain India, said domestic rice prices will not drop much for a long time as global markets are tight and there is also insufficient grain supply in the domestic market.
On the planting front, the paddy area was about 6% lower than the area of the same period last year as September 2 and so far about 96.5% of the normal area has already been covered.
The normal area is the average area of the last five years, which in the case of paddy during the kharif season is 39.70 million hectares.
But, given that much of the planting took place outside the ideal window and the monsoon continues to play truant in the eastern Indian states of Jharkhand, Bihar, UP and of West Bengal, there is a lot of uncertainty about the final outcome.
In some states like Jharkhand, plantings are still terribly low and only reached 50% of normal area till 2 September.
The stock of rice in the central pool as of August 16 was around 26.35 MT, while the buffer as of October 1 should have been around 10.25 MT. These stocks do not require 12.24 MT of unmilled paddy located at the millers. | agronomy |
https://alalbait.org/cheap-outdoor-garden-ideas/ | 2022-06-30T16:56:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103850139.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20220630153307-20220630183307-00595.warc.gz | 0.838663 | 544 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__17031270 | en | Awasome Cheap Outdoor Garden Ideas References. Related images gallery about cheap outdoor garden ideas. But to keep that piggy bank on the shelf, spare stones on your lawn or extra wood from the tool shed can make excellent materials for your flower bed’s edging.
There are lots more ideas for landscaping with shrubs in our dedicated feature. The average deck installation cost is about $2,000 to build a 10×10 foot backyard deck, $6,000 to build a 14×20 backyard deck, and $9,000 to build a 20×20 backyard deck. 120 cheap and easy diy garden ideas diy planter & container garden ideas diy raised bed gardens fairy garden ideas other diy garden ideas
Use Plastic Water Bottles And Intravenous Needles To Give Plants A Slow Recharge:
Use old jars as mini planters. Staple garden cloth on the backside of the pallet fill with dirt and start growing: Related images gallery about cheap outdoor garden ideas.
Repurpose Old Wooden Crates To Make Stylish Shelves.
Espalier a tree to create a living fence. Line the cage with coco liner to stop soil from spilling out of it. Royal exterior wood finish, £19.20 per ltr, protek.
But To Keep That Piggy Bank On The Shelf, Spare Stones On Your Lawn Or Extra Wood From The Tool Shed Can Make Excellent Materials For Your Flower Bed’s Edging.
Build or buy shelves for your patio deck shed or garage. Not only is a traditional pool pricey, but it requires a lot of maintenance. Assemble cedar boards, kreg screws, cedar stakes, deck screws, circular saw, drill, impact driver, hole jig, etc.
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The average deck installation cost is about $2,000 to build a 10×10 foot backyard deck, $6,000 to build a 14×20 backyard deck, and $9,000 to build a 20×20 backyard deck. Avoid cutting into old woody stems and feed regularly with liquid fertilizer. Instead of discarding old glass jam jars and containers, repurpose.
37 Backyard Ideas On A Budget A Garden Mural.
Our backyard patio ideas on a budget included a crushed stone pathway to the veggie garden, a dining spot, sitting area and string lights for a little ambiance. Now take a look at this amazing space from brooke at farmhouse 1820. Fruit, vegetables and herbs are three other (tasty) things you can grow. | agronomy |
https://theactingwebsite.com/how-to-get-rid-of-pest-moth-plants-in-the-garden-part-2/ | 2021-01-27T20:23:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610704832583.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20210127183317-20210127213317-00634.warc.gz | 0.941622 | 1,010 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__172568008 | en | Fighting Hawthorn Moth
This pest is a small butterfly, the wingspan of which is 6 mm. Track length – 5 mm.
Hawthorn moth damages the leaves of all fruit trees , especially apple trees.
Wintering of moth butterflies and pupae takes place under fallen leaves and in cracks of the bark.
Caterpillars eats passages in the leaves without damaging the skin of the leaf plate. Sometimes they can eat leaves, forming round holes in them up to 8 mm in diameter.
Pupation occurs in spider webs on the underside of the leaf.
To combat hawthorn circle moth, it is recommended to spray the trees with the infusion of hot pepper. To do this, 1 kg of fresh or 0.5 kg of dry red pepper should be poured into 10 liters of water, boiled for 1 hour, insisted for a day, then strain. The resulting solution should be bottled and stored in a cool dark place. Before spraying in 10 l of water, it is recommended to add 125 ml of the resulting solution and 40 g of laundry soap. Trees should be sprayed once every 2 weeks. In total, 2-3 sprayings should be carried out per season.
In addition, caterpillar colonies should be collected and destroyed along with cobweb nests.
How to get rid of moths in the garden and prevent her from returning again? In autumn, it is necessary to rake the fallen leaves and dig the soil under the trees, timely whitewash the trunks.
Before flowering, trees can be sprayed with insecticides, but most chemicals are only effective in controlling young caterpillars.
How to Deal With a Pest of Tomato Mining Moth
The pest of a tomato, the mining moth, is a small insect of the butterfly family, the wingspan of which usually reaches 5-15 mm. The head is round in shape, smooth, on it there is a crest of hairy scales, whiskers are threadlike. The back of the insect is covered with adjacent flakes of various shapes. The mottled moth wings are narrow, lanceolate, with a pattern of pronounced light stripes and spots on a dark background. Speckled moth caterpillars harm the apple tree, as they damage its leaves, eating passages in the green tissues of plants.
Often they hide under the sheet, wrapping it and thus forming a cap, tube or pocket.
Entomophagous insects, such as lacewings and predatory bugs, help reduce the number of motley moths. Riding insects parasitize in the pest tracks.
The carriers of the terry of blackcurrant, leading to sterility of crops, are aphids and ticks. In diseased plants, underdevelopment of leaves is observed, the latter become elongated, similar to dioecious nettle leaves, their smell is lost.
Affected by the disease, the flowers change their shape and color – their petals are elongated, green or purple, they become as if terry. The flowers dry out, but remain on the plants. In most cases, there are no berries on the affected bushes.
How to get rid of moth on plants by effective methods? The following measures were recommended: digging up and destroying infected bushes, attracting entomophagous insects to aphids and ticks to the site, timely treatment of cultures with tinctures and decoctions of insecticidal plants that repel disease vectors .
How to Deal With an Upside-Down Moth on an Apple Tree
This pest is a small butterfly that damages the leaves of all fruit trees, especially apple trees. Wintering of the caterpillar of the moth takes place under the fallen leaves, in the cracks of the bark. In the spring, a mole can lay up to 30 eggs on the upper side of leafy leaves. Caterpillars eat out the passages in the pulp of the leaf without damaging the skin of the leaf plate. Their pupation takes place in spider webs on the underside of the leaf. In this case, the sheet is pulled together and bent.
To combat the upper-sided fruit moth, it is necessary to collect and destroy colonies of caterpillars along with spider webs. In autumn, it is necessary to rake the fallen leaves and dig up the soil near the trees, clean the bark from moss and dead particles, and whitewash the trunks.
How to deal with moth on the apple when a large number of pests invade? It is recommended to spray trees before flowering with insecticides, but most drugs are effective only in the fight against young caterpillars.
When working with the sprayer, a stream of liquid should be directed to the underside of the leaves.
The distance between the sprayer tip and the surface to be treated should be at least 0.5 m. It is better not to hold the jet in one place, otherwise the liquid will begin to drain. | agronomy |
http://web.mildurawestps.vic.edu.au/enviroteam/?cat=31 | 2019-07-18T13:54:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195525634.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20190718125048-20190718151048-00025.warc.gz | 0.982215 | 1,562 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__124088431 | en | Seeds are spread in the droppings of birds, foxes and other animals. People can even spread seeds on their socks and clothing. New plants are formed when segments or fruit drop from the plant. So weeds can spread in many different ways!
We had to wear vests and masks so we didn't get any pollen or dust in our mouths and noses.
On Thursday 31st March our class walked to Rio Vista Park and we were met by Cath Hall, the local Biodiversity Officer. She was much like an expert and told us about the different kinds of weeds and how they spread. We had to wear bright coloured vests, gloves, masks on our faces and grab a bag for the weeds. Some of the weeds took two people to pull them out, others were easy to pull out. We also found lots of different creatures. That was like an adventure!
So the next week our Pest Busters Team went off to RanfurlyPark [head towards Merbein and you will find it!]. I was in a team of four with Miss Gates. We found lots of great, cool weeds like fat hen. First of all we walked through the Ranfurly Park. There were lots of weeds and the prickly pear was huge! There were lots of same type of spiders. The webs were so amazing; the spiders would have been working on them for ages! This was like another adventure and we saw so many different things.
5/6B finding lots of weeds. Many of them had grown because of the floods.
We have been on two excursions to investigate weeds. At Rio Vista Park we removed the weeds so they would stop strangling the natives. It was amazing that the weeds were nearly as tall as our teacher! We had lots of fun – we had 8 adults with us so there were plenty of people to ask questions.
Tidying up at Rio Vista Park
Pest Busters check for pests! Our class is the Pest Busters Team for 2011. We first of all went ot Rio Vista Park to pull out weeds. They have grown like crazy since the floods and some of the weeds were taller than any of us even taller than some of the teachers. We were lucky the ground was moist so we could mostly get the weeds out easily. Some of them needed two people to pull them out. We had some huge piles and the area did look neater. We could have spent a whole day there and that would have made a big difference.
Plant: Prickly Pear Form: Shrub Flower: Yellow
The prickly pear is a distinctive plant. It has a yellow flower on the leaves. On parts of the plant there is a small fruit. Seeds on the cactus are pale brown and up to 5mm long.
The big cactus is around 1m high. Rarely reaching the height of 2m. The true leaves on it shed early and the stem is often called a leaf after it has been shed.
The fruit is egg shaped. And turns purple when they are edible and you’re able to eat them.
The flowers on the cactus are yellow and can get up to the size of 6mm long. It has a lot of small bristles on it as well.
The prickly pear is a pest because, it spreads. Once it starts to spread it doesn’t stop spreading. It is also a pest because it has spikes on it and when you touch them they hurt you. If you break it in half you can have a look at all the stuff inside. You can’t eat it because it’s poisonous.
References: Landcare Notes:
On Thursday last week our class went to Lake Ranfurly, Ranfurly Park and Johnson’s Bend. We went there to look at things like weeds and animal droppings. We travelled by bus to lake Ranfurly. We walked down a big driveway full of weeds. When we got to the end of the driveway we found fungi: a puff ball mushroom. We kicked it and green stuff came out of it. There were sheep bones. Mrs Zeppel found a shedded snake skin. [A snake sheds it’s skin so it can grow] Zane took us over to some snake and rabbit holes. We got back on the bus and went and went to park. At Ranfurly Park we found a couple of prickly pears and a mistletoe. Mrs Zeppel stood under the mistletoe. We also found termites. Then we went to Johnson’s bend and saw Max. Max is Hayden’s dog. While we were at Johnson’s Bend we found bollards made from recycled milk bottles. The bollards were put up to stop the cars from going through. I found rubbish and peoples belongings. We got back on the bus and went to school. I had a good time.
- Human activities and introduced animals, such as rabbits, cattle, horses, goats and pigs, can create good conditions for weed growth and contribute to weed spread.
- Many prickly weeds at Rio Vista
Invasive weeds are among the most serious threats to Australia’s natural environment and primary production industries. Weeds have major economic, environmental and social impacts in Australia, causing damage to natural landscapes, agricultural lands, waterways and coastal areas.
What is a weed? How are they identified?
We had fun at Rio Vista Park on Thursday 15th April. We learnt lots about weeds and pests. There is a diffference between weeds and pests: weeds are plants that you don’t want growing and pests are aniamals, plants and humans that have a bad effect on the environment. There were many different types of weeds and native plants. We had lots of fun and learnt lots.
Thanks to Cath Hall for helping us to understand more about weeds and pests.
Molly, Sophie, Georgia C, Kelsey, Peta and Georgia T.
We went to Ranfurly Park and after we put on our bright, yellow, security jackets, Catherine our leader from Mildura Rural City Council took us for walk in the bush to see what we could observe.
Prickly Pear is a weed that is very prickly and it has bright coloured fruit. The prickly pear is called that as it’s fruit is shaped like a pear. The leaves have spines on the outside of the leaf.
Paterson’s Curse has a purple flower that looks very like a normal flower, but it is a weed !. It is an introduced weed from the Mediterranean.
WEEVIL FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
Part of the weevil life cyle is a grub and they eat the centre of Paterson’s Curse until is it destroyed.
HOW DO WEEDS SPREAD?
The seeds are spread by foxes, droppings of birds and other animals in their fur. Also if there is a prickly pear don’t let it spread because it could take over your back or front yard.
WAS IT SUCCESSFUL KILLING THE PRICKLY PEAR WITH THE CACTOBLASTIS MOTH?
The cactoblastis moth has been the most successful in Queensland and NSW where it is warm. The cactoblastis moth eats inside the prickly pear and eats it until it is a rotting mass.
At Ranfurly Park there is a ‘wall’ of prickly pear and they are not sure what they should use to get rid of it. | agronomy |
http://catsonthehomestead.blogspot.com/2013/08/fire-roasted-peppers-how-to-and-recipe.html | 2017-04-28T02:21:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122726.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00217-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.930834 | 953 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__30504449 | en | So this year while most of our crops are floundering... still... mid-august... our peppers are having a fabulous year. The reason for this is simple; we grow our peppers in large pots. Peppers, like tomatoes and cucumbers require warm soil to produce well. Here in the great northern plains the soil takes forever to warm up. This year in particular.
However, the soil in a pot heats up very fast because there just isn't a lot of soil to heat compared to an entire garden. We have four large pots we grow in, two in the front yard and two in the back. The pots are sitting on the paver patios in full sun so they soak in a lot of heat.
This year we are growing a number of different bell and banana peppers as well as some jalapeño and Serrano peppers. I have stuffed them, sautéed them, pickled them, hot sauced them, and added them to everything I can think of. I have also given so many away the neighbors are no longer willing to take any.
Which leads me to this post. Today I decided to fire roast a number of them. Fire roasting brings out a wonderful flavor in the peppers as well as add a little smokiness. All you need is a flame, some peppers, tongs, and a paper bag. This time I have chosen to use the flame on my gas cooktop. A gas grill or even a camp stove would work... of course do those outside. Since I am still in my PJ's in the middle of the day, I opted for my cooktop.
Turn on the flame and drop a pepper or two into the fire. You will probably want to turn your hood fan on to high and maybe even open a window; this can get a little smoky.
You are trying to blister and blacken the peppers' skin. You do not need to turn the skin into a dark grey ash as I have seen some people do. As the peppers blacken you may notice them popping a bit. Do not panic, the pepper is not going to explode.
As each side of the pepper blackens, turn to reach all sides. Don't walk away during this process. Once a pepper is blacken, drop it into a paper bag and close the bag up. Keep adding peppers to the bag until they are all fire roasted. Let the peppers cool in the bag with the top closed. This allows the peppers to steam and the skin to loosen.
Once cool, you will remove the blackened skin. Rubbing the peppers with your fingers or a paper towel works well. If you roasted hot peppers you will want to wear gloves for this. You also may want to keep a bowl of water handy to clean off your fingers. Try to resist the urge to wash off the peppers.
Once the skin is removed, half the pepper and carefully remove the seeds and veins. Voilà fire roasted peppers.
|Skins removed ready to use|
I plan on marinating some of mine.
Marinated fire roasted peppers:
Fire roasted peppers
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
pinch of kosher salt
3 cloves garlic, crushed then diced
1 teaspoon prepared mustard (it helps keep the oil and vinegar mixed together longer)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or basil (optional), if you use fresh make it 1 Tbls finely chopped
In a glass jar mix all the ingredients together well. Close lid and shake until combined. Store in refrigerator for at least an hour shaking occasionally. I used the roasted bell peppers in the marinade. They were soooooo good. You need to try this!
|Marinated roasted peppers|
|Fire roasted pepper filets in wax paper|
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http://grasslandecology.com/?page_id=53 | 2023-09-29T10:52:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510501.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20230929090526-20230929120526-00029.warc.gz | 0.876488 | 2,985 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__150761845 | en | You can find most publications (and presentations) at Tim’s Google Scholar page. Peer-reviewed publications are listed below, followed by a very short summary of each publication. You can see a word cloud of the text from publication abstracts in the image adjacent to this paragraph, where words used more often are larger. The three studies most relevant to current work are in bold and press coverage is indicated with a *.
28) Dickson, T.L., B. Poynor, and C.J. Helzer. 2023. Cattle graze central USA milkweeds at least as much as grasses, even under patch-burn-grazing management. Rangeland Ecology and Management, 87:158-166.
Summary: Cattle are grazing the same percentage of stems of common and showy milkweed species as of big bluestem grass in the same field (as determined by repeatedly monitoring the same milkweed stems throughout the growing season), and this is not having any noticeable effect on cattle health. This milkweed grazing appears to decrease common and milkweed abundance because adjacent ungrazed fields contain on average 74 fold (74x) as many common and showy milkweed stems as fields that have been grazed by cattle for at least the previous 10 years.
27) Daleo, P., J. Alberti, E.J. Chaneton, O. Iribarne, P.M. Tognetti, J.D. Bakker, E.T. Borer, M. Bruschetti, A.S. MacDougall, J. Pascual, M. Sankaran, E.W. Seabloom, S. Wang, S. Bagchi, L.A. Brudvig, J.A. Catford, C.R. Dickman, T.L. Dickson, … & Y. Hautier. (2023). Environmental heterogeneity modulates the effect of plant diversity on the spatial variability of grassland biomass. Nature Communications, 14:e1809.
Summary: Spatial variation in productivity data within Nutrient Network sites was affected by nutrient addition differently depending on the alpha-, beta-, and gamma-diversity within sites.
26) Zhu, L., T.L. Dickson, Z. Zhang, A. Dere, J. Xu, T.B. Bragg, W. Tapprich, and G. Lu. 2021. Effects of burning and mowing on the soil microbiome of restored tallgrass prairie. European Journal of Soil Science, 72:385-399.
Summary: We collected soil samples from the longest running burning and mowing study in North America, located at UNO. We extracted DNA from soil samples to examine the 16S rRNA region for bacterial and archaeal communities and the internal transcribed spacer region for fungal communities. Our findings show that both bacterial and fungal communities were different between burned and mowed prairie.
25) Borer, E.T., W.S. Harpole, P.B. Adler, C.A. Arnillas, M.N. Bugalho, M.W. Cadotte, M.C. Caldeira, S. Campana, C.R. Dickman, T.L. Dickson… & E.W. Seabloom 2020. Nutrients cause grassland biomass to outpace herbivory. Nature communications, 11:e6036.
Summary: The Nutrient Network data on nutrient addition and herbivore exclusion were used to determine whether herbivores consume the additional biomass produced after fertilization. Results indicate that wild herbivores consume some additional biomass but only in rare situations, such as the presence of domesticated livestock, was all additional biomass consumed.
24) Dickson, T.L., B.A. Hayes, and T.B. Bragg. 2019. Effects of 34 Years of Experimentally Manipulated Burn Seasons and Frequencies on Prairie Plant Composition. Rangeland Ecology & Management 72:82-91.
Summary: Plant production is not significantly different between spring and autumn burning in ungrazed Nebraska tallgrass prairie, but composition is strongly affected with annual spring burns significantly increasing C4 grass abundance and annual autumn burns significantly increasing forb abundance.
Summary: I measured the effects of spring, summer, and autumn burning and mowing on soil temperature and plant production during three periods of the growing season and found that autumn and spring burning and mowing similarly increased spring plant production, but only autumn and spring burning increased soil temperatures.
Summary: Disturbance increases beta-diversity when dispersal is limited but decreases beta-diversity when dispersal is increased via seed addition, and changes in beta-diversity due to treatments do not appear to be due to the identity of plant species.
21) Edens-Meier, R.M., G. Brown, J. Zweck, M. Arduser, J. Edens, T.L. Dickson, H. Nonnenmacher, E. Westhus, and P. Bernhardt. 2017. Reproductive ecology of Asclepias meadii Torr. ex A.Gray (Apocynaceae), a federally threatened species. Journal of the Torrey Botanical Society 144:218-229.
Summary: Bombus bees are the best observed pollinators at moving pollinaria between flowers of the self-incompatible Asclepias meadii, even though the nectar chemical composition of A. meadii does not appear well suited to Bombus bees.
20) Stahlheber, K.A., B. Watson, T.L. Dickson, R. Disney, and K.L. Gross. 2016. Balancing biofuel production and biodiversity: Harvesting frequency effects on production and community composition in planted tallgrass prairie. Biomass and Bioenergy 92:98-105.
Summary: Harvesting twice during a growing season (in summer and autumn) decreases biomass production in a low diversity prairie, as compared to a single autumn harvest, but does not affect biomass production in a high diversity prairie.
Summary: Agriculturally realistic bioenergy plantings in southern Michigan do not produce more biomass with increased planting diversity, in part because seed cost limits seed density and therefore most species in high diversity plantings are seeded at low seed density, which limits their potential production.
18) Werling, B.P., T.L. Dickson, R. Isaacs, H. Gaines, C. Gratton, K.L. Gross, H. Liere, C.M. Malmstrom, T.D. Meehan, L. Ruan, B.A. Robertson, G.P. Robertson, T.M. Schmidt, A.C. Schrotenboer, T.K. Teal, J.K. Wilson, and D.A. Landis. 2014. Perennial grasslands enhance biodiversity and multiple ecosystem services in bioenergy landscapes. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 111:1652-1657.
Summary: Switchgrass and prairie bioenergy plantings are able to support many more bird, bee, insect, plant, and soil microbial species than corn, and this added species diversity provides ecosystem services such as increased predation on agricultural pests and reduced methane output from soils.
Summary: We experimentally removed clonal species and fertilized in a factorial design, and we found that tall clonal species severely reduce the abundance and richness of all other species whereas tall non-clonal species reduce abundance and richness of other species much less severely.
16) Hallett, L.M., J.S. Hsu, E.E. Cleland, S.L. Collins, T.L. Dickson, E.C. Farrer, L.A. Gherardi, K.L. Gross, R.J. Hobbs, L. Turnbull, and K.N. Suding. 2014. Biotic mechanisms of community stability shift along a precipitation gradient. Ecology 95: 1693-1700.
Summary: Surprisingly, the stability of grassland community composition (and total aboveground biomass production) was not directly related to mean annual precipitation nor the coefficient of variation of annual precipitation, but was instead indirectly related to these variable through their effects on species richness and covariance between species abundances.
15) Dickson, T.L. and K.L. Gross. 2013. Dynamics of plant community responses to long-term fertilization: Changes in functional group abundance drive changes in species richness. Oecologia 173:1513-1520.
Summary: Tall highly-clonal species increase in biomass after fertilization but cause the biomass of all other growth forms to decrease, thereby driving decreases in plant species richness.
14) Cleland, E.E., S.L. Collins, T.L. Dickson, E.C. Farrer, K.L. Gross, L.A. Gherardi, L.M. Hallett, R.J. Hobbs, J.S. Hsu, K.N. Suding, and L. Turnbull. 2013. Sensitivity of grassland plant community composition to spatial versus temporal variation in precipitation. Ecology 94:1687-1696.
Summary: Average turnover of species from year to year in grasslands is quite high (nearly 50% per year), and is especially high in sites with low mean annual precipitation and a high proportion of annual species.
13) Dickson, T.L., J.L. Hopwood, and B.J. Wilsey. 2012. Do priority effects benefit invasive plants more than native plants? An experiment with six grassland species. Biological Invasions 14: 2617-2624.
Summary: Invasive plants species produce much more biomass with a three week head start in germination than do native plants and strongly reduce diversity (lead to plant communities not significantly different from monoculture).
Summary: Shade limits plant species richness in wetter years but actually increases richness in drought years, and fertilization decreases richness in both wetter (light limiting) and drought (light not limiting) years.
11) Foster, B.L., E.J. Questad, C.D. Collins, C.A. Murphy, T.L. Dickson, and V.H. Smith. 2011. Seed availability constrains plant species sorting along a soil fertility gradient. Journal of Ecology 99: 473-481.
Summary: A larger species pool causes plant communities to diverge more in response to higher fertilization rates.
Summary: Insect removal doubles the seed production of the most common plant in the North American tallgrass prairie, Andropogon gerardii (big bluestem), by reducing consumption of flowers and seed embryos.
9) Dickson, T.L., B.J. Wilsey, R.R. Busby, and D.L. Gebhart. 2010. Melilotus officinalis (yellow sweetclover) causes large changes in community and ecosystem processes in both the presence and absence of a cover crop. Biological Invasions 12: 65-76.
Summary: The presence of the invasive plant, Melilotus officinalis (yellow sweetclover), strongly decreases plant diversity and causes a 5x increase in nitrogen in plant biomass.
8) Dickson, T.L. and W.H. Busby. 2009. Forb species establishment increases with decreased grass seeding density and with increased forb seeding density in a northeast Kansas, USA experimental prairie restoration. Restoration Ecology 17: 597-605.
Summary: Seeding lower rates of tall grasses into prairie restorations allows more forb species to establish and greatly increases forb abundance.
7) Dickson, T.L. and B.J. Wilsey. 2009. Biodiversity and tallgrass prairie decomposition: the relative importance of species identity, evenness, richness, and micro-topography. Plant Ecology 201: 639-649.
Summary: Higher evenness of plant litter, but not higher richness, generally leads to greater decomposition, but environment and species identity play the largest roles in controlling litter decomposition rates.
6) Dickson, T.L. and B.L. Foster. 2008. The relative importance of the species pool, productivity, and disturbance in regulating grassland plant species richness: a field experiment. Journal of Ecology 96: 937-946.
Summary: Low productivity grasslands are open to new colonists and therefore dispersal and seed addition can increase plant richness, but high productivity grasslands are largely closed to new colonists and these sites must be disturbed if they are to be restored.
Summary: Native prairie vegetation is more resistant to vehicular disturbance than is vegetation dominated by the introduced cool-season grass, Bromus inermis (smooth brome).
Summary: Larger species pools increase plant species richness and biomass production; but these responses are contingent upon resource availability, with stronger effects of species pools in irrigated and disturbed sites.
3) Foster, B.L., T.L. Dickson, C. Murphy, I.S. Karel, and V. Smith. 2004. Propagule pools mediate community assembly and diversity-ecosystem regulation along a grassland productivity gradient. Journal of Ecology 92: 435-449.
Summary: Along a topographic productivity gradient, larger species pools increase plant species richness much more at lower productivity.
2) Foster, B.L., V.H. Smith, T.L. Dickson, and T. Hildebrand. 2002. Invasibility and compositional stability in a grassland community: relationships to diversity and extrinsic factors. Oikos 99: 300-307.
Summary: High diversity sites are more open to new species (more invasible) than low diversity sites, but this relationship is due to both diversity and invasibility being driven by environmental factors rather than direct effects of diversity on invasibility.
Summary: One square meter quadrats do not provide a good measure of mussel species richness and density under realistic replication, whereas spatially larger samples can provide good measures of these variables (Tim wrote this paper as an undergraduate). | agronomy |
http://www.royalberrygarden.com/meet-the-haskap-berry/ | 2022-12-06T17:24:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711111.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20221206161009-20221206191009-00420.warc.gz | 0.955134 | 173 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__203613435 | en | Haskap, or Lonicera caerulea, is a species of berry native to the northern boreal forests of Asia, Europe and North America and thrives in a variety of climate and soil conditions.It has been cultivated for centuries in Siberia and Japan but its use as a foodstuff is relatively new to North America.
The University of Saskatchewan began to develop the plant commercially in 2001, creating a variety better suited to Canadian growing conditions and taste buds, and growers have been capitalizing on this exciting new crop.
Haskap is an extremely vigorous crop, able to withstand temperatures of -50 degrees Celsius. It is a perennial with low pest and disease pressure. The plants provide consistent yields from year to year as they are harvested early, before insects have time to build in number, and have the entire summer to prepare for winter. | agronomy |
https://topinfohub.org/equipment | 2023-02-07T15:06:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500619.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230207134453-20230207164453-00551.warc.gz | 0.95247 | 159 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__95111360 | en | Those who own a lawn probably know how important it is to distribute the fertilizer evenly. Otherwise, the patches that got too much or too little of the nutrients the grass dies. The best tool to avoid such a situation is a broadcast spreader. Let’s get to know more about it as well as useful … Continue reading What is Broadcast Spreader and How to Use it?
A road to the perfect lawn is long and complicated. One has to plant seeds, keep watering the grass, remember to spread fertilizer. Yet, there is one more essential step. Getting an ATV mower that will cut the grass and make our lawn look good. The best solution, in this case, is to get the … Continue reading Ultimate Guide: Best ATV Mower for Mowing Grass | agronomy |
https://shirleyhansphotography.com.au/silage-wrap/ | 2021-05-19T00:33:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243989874.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20210518222121-20210519012121-00558.warc.gz | 0.973874 | 577 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__22560109 | en | Silage wraps are starting to make headway in some parts of Europe where farmers are increasingly finding they can improve their forage yield and lower their waste plastic by using the latest technology. The fact that these new technology products to help farmers save time, money and effort means that they will not have to replace older equipment which may be in good working order.
Plastic packaging has been a massive problem for farmers around the world for many years. The need to use plastic packaging to transport grain and other food products has meant that there is a high level of waste that has to be disposed of.
Silage-Wrap technology was designed to help solve this problem and is helping to reduce the amount of plastic that is used to pack grains. By making use of these new products, farmers can reduce the amount of plastic they need to use and make their life a little easier. By creating a new way to transport grains, they can ensure that there is no more need to waste plastic.
By using natural soil like covering the silage, farmers are reducing the amount of waste and increasing the volume of nutrients that can be released into the ground. It ensures that the soil is rich in nutrients, which means that there will be a more stable environment for the plants to grow. By increasing the volume of nutrients in the soil, the plant roots will be able to absorb more nutrients as well as they feed off the nutrients from the soil.
The silage wrap is also an excellent tool to help reduce the amount of fuel that farmers need to produce their products as the cover allows the farmer to store the fodder for more extended periods. As the hay is stored, the stored grain does not have to be used immediately when it is needed, reducing the amount of fuel that needs to be used. As a result, farmers can produce the same amount of food with less fuel, which in turn reduces their carbon emissions and makes their food supply safer for the environment.
High-quality silage wrap is one of the best ways that farmers can protect their produce from these issues and provide a higher level of nutrition to their families. In addition to making sure that the product is always fresh and healthy, hay can also provide them with extra minerals, vitamins, trace minerals, as well as proteins, which they may not get from eating the produce alone. Such is because the hay provides the farmers with the nutrients that they may not get from the product alone.
By using Silage-Wrap, farmers will be making use of a high-quality silage product that is guaranteed to be of good quality. Since the cover is made from natural soil, it provides a natural, nutritious soil which will offer a fertile environment for the plants to grow in. As a result, the product will be able to grow stronger and longer and will last longer with no risk of being damaged by insects. | agronomy |
https://www.cookremodeling.com/circumvent-rising-grocery-prices-and-shortages/ | 2021-11-27T15:16:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964358189.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20211127133237-20211127163237-00409.warc.gz | 0.952684 | 312 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__54020348 | en | Grocery prices are rising with some produce prices going up 15%. Grocery chains and the supermarket guru Phil Lempert has said expect price increases for the next year and a half or so. Higher transportation costs, a shortage of shipping containers and truck drivers as well as extreme weather with freezes, heat, drought and flooding is causing shortages in supply. We are not able to control those factors, but we can grow our own food.
If you lack the time, space, or even the confidence to have a garden, there is a system that makes it easy to have your own fresh, flavorful and mineral rich produce year-round! Around 20 years ago, NASA provided a grant to create an efficient way to grow the most nutritious food for astronauts. After years of perfection, it is now available for homeowners! Who knew you could grow astronaut worthy fruits and vegetables? Some benefits include:
It is like having your own farmers market steps from your kitchen, about as local as one can get which cuts down on the household’s carbon footprint considering most grocery produce travels 1500 miles. The indoor unit also has the benefit of providing all that oxygen from the plants, a great perk during the times of year the house is not open to the outdoor air.
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Then the LORD will guide you always and satisfy your thirst in parched places, will give strength to your bones And you shall be like a watered garden, like a flowing spring whose waters never fail. Isaiah 58:11 | agronomy |
http://www.rangelandswa.com.au/ | 2015-05-07T07:41:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-18/segments/1430460671221.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20150501061111-00009-ip-10-235-10-82.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.887356 | 301 | CC-MAIN-2015-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-18__0__59019941 | en | Nearly 360 delegates met in Alice Springs this month for the 18th Biennial Australian Rangeland Society (ARS) Conference.
More than 20 key stakeholders from industry, government and community met in Karratha on 25 March for the first of three workshops to create a Conservation Action Plan (CAP) for the Pilbara Bioregion.
Nearly 50 people attended workshops earlier this month at Flora Valley Station, Gogo Station and Roebuck Plains Station to learn more about managing grazing pastures through plant identification.
The Spinifex Land Management ranger team joined community members from Tjuntjuntjara last month on a return to country trip on Spinifex Country, part of the Great Victoria Desert, Western Australia.
Over 45 people gathered last month on Ngarluma Country for a forum to share stories and information about the important steps in considering the formation of ranger programs to strengthen caring for country activities.
Desert rangelands information will soon be available on the NatureMap website, the most comprehensive and authoritative source of information on the distribution of Western Australia's flora and fauna.
The Pilbara Regional Biosecurity Group (RBG), which supports and coordinates pest and weed management programs, is building momentum with a new committee and Executive Officer appointed and plans in place for the coming financial year.
More than 80 people, representing 30 pastoral stations attended three recent baiting days to work collectively as a community to help combat the problem of wild dogs. | agronomy |
https://www.business.gov.au/Products-and-services/Importing-and-exporting/Quarantine-requirements-for-imported-goods | 2019-10-16T16:46:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986669057.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20191016163146-20191016190646-00332.warc.gz | 0.826095 | 209 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__147966969 | en | Quarantine requirements for imported goods
Finding out about quarantine regulations is a must when importing goods. If the goods are subject to quarantine regulations, you need to apply for an importing permit and allow time for quarantine.
If you import plant, animal, mineral or human products, the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources will need to inspect and/or treat your products for pests or diseases.
Find out about quarantine conditions by searching the Biosecurity Import Conditions Systems (BICON), the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources import conditions database. BICON has information about Australian import conditions for more than 20,000 foreign plant, animal, mineral and human commodities.
What to do...
- Search the BICON database to see if your goods fall under quarantine regulations.
- Apply for an import permit application.
- Find out what import fees and charges apply.
- Find out about importing goods into Australia from the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources.
- Contact the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources for more information. | agronomy |
http://fvtermpaperopmu.representcolumb.us/fact-about-corn.html | 2018-09-23T00:26:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267158766.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20180923000827-20180923021227-00127.warc.gz | 0.909786 | 893 | CC-MAIN-2018-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__124869495 | en | Nutrition facts: whole grains fact sheet - nutrition: whole grains 1 small 100% whole wheat flour tortilla or corn tortilla. In 24 days fletcher’s, a historic (72 years) staple of both corn dogs and the state fair expects to sell around 630,000 units of crispy fried goodness. Fact sheet 35 n guidelines for corn agronomy fact sheet series department of crop and soil sciences 1 college of agriculture and life sciences. A lonely quest for facts on genetically modified crops one scientist he had spoken to said the built-in pesticide in corn a lonely quest for fact. Our products something for everyone - over 175 veggies to choose from green giant® steamers southwestern style black beans with corn.
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https://spread-a-bale.com/news/ | 2023-12-02T05:58:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100327.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202042052-20231202072052-00566.warc.gz | 0.8999 | 500 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__297532792 | en | LATEST NEWS & BLOGS
Scottish livestock farmers can significantly reduce their straw bedding fixed costs and improve the straw bed by introducing a straw spreading machine in preference to a turbine chopper, according to results from a Harper Adams University (HAU) study.
Stuart Henry has been appointed to Spread-a-Bale’s new position of north of England and Scotland sales manager.
UK based straw spreading solutions manufacturer, Spread-a-Bale is expanding its export business with the appointment of European sales manager, Dietmar Pohler.
Spread-a-Bale is introducing the Side Throw (ST) a new spreader head option to enable livestock farmers with narrow doorways and passages to make further reductions in straw spreading time, labour and fuel.
Spread-a-Bale is launching the Micro, a new machine suitable for 1t to 2t lift capacity loaders – Front-end, Hoff and Skid-Steer and ideal for spreading 5’ round straw bales as well as half a rectangular bale.
Spread-a-Bale has introduced the Avian Deflector (AD) option to its current M range to enable poultry producers, in particular duck and turkey growers, to make further reductions in straw spreading time and labour, and equally important, make straw savings of between 30% to 50%. Only one materials handler is required to operate.
Spread-a-Bale has introduced Re-Bale to its portfolio. Launched at Cereals this week, the facility is designed to enable farmers, contractors, and also hay and straw merchants to reprocess conventional rectangular and round bales into 20kg bales to meet with global demand from the expanding equine, smallholding and pet marketplace. One bale can be de-baled and reprocessed into 12 small bales within one minute.
Spread-a-Bale has introduced a new spreader head option to its current portfolio which extends the spread distance and enables livestock farmers to make further reductions in straw spreading time and labour. Equally important, they will be able to make straw savings of between 30% to 50%.
New compact solution for spreading high density big round bales A new compact self-loading straw spreading and feeding machine for six feet diameter, high density big round bales has been launched by Spread-a-Bale. Called the Mini RB1.8 HD, the heavy duty machine will... | agronomy |
https://www.wigglesworthfibres.com/our-products/sisal-fibre-products | 2023-12-01T03:51:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100264.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201021234-20231201051234-00264.warc.gz | 0.946482 | 994 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__109285488 | en | Wigglesworth is the marketing arm of the largest group producing East African sisal on five large commercial farms which have a centralised processing operation, utilising water to clean the fibre. The approximate collective hectarage under Sisal on our farms is around 20,000 hectares, producing around 20,000 tons per annum, depending on favourable weather conditions.
After planting out from the nursery, the plants are in the field for 2-3 years and once the leaves are over 60cms in length, the plants are then cut for the first time. Once the fibre has been extracted, it is dried on racks in the sun, washed, machine brushed and then baled.
The washing of the fibre during processing ensures that the fibre once dried in the sun is a natural light creamy white colour. The machine brushing reduces the level of impurities to below 1% for UG grade, which is the biggest grade produced by the farms.
The productive life of the Sisal Plant is between 7 – 10 years.
The Sisal produced on our farms in Tanzania and Kenya has been accepted in the industry as being of a consistent quality and produced to a standard higher than the requirements of the Official Standard Specification for African sisal fibre.
Historically, sisal fibre was used essentially for Agricultural Twines, primarily Baler Twine and today North America remains the largest market for this product, which is now sourced almost exclusively from Brazilian spinning mills.
Today, African sisal is used for a range of high-quality products, including:
We produce in Kenya/Tanzania (baled in standard 250kgs):
No.1, No.2, No.3L, No.3, UG (also baled in 100kgs), SSUG (also baled in 100kgs), UHDS
We also produce Tow No.1 in 200kgs and 100kgs bales.
We are the only African producer producing No.1, No.2 and No.3 Grade fibres on a regular basis.
Chopped Sisal fibre can be produced on a special order basis from Amboni Spinning Mill on the basis of 22mm length fibre.
Madagascar Sisal Official Sisal Grades are as follows and are produced in 150kgs and 225kgs bales
R - Rejections (equivalent to UG)
D - Declasse (slightly lower quality to UG)
Etoupe/Tow No 1
The sisal fibre is produced on a similar basis to East African sisal.
Brazilian sisal is produced on a large number of small holder farms of varying sizes averaging around 10 hectares in size, the fibre is extracted from the leaf without the use of water, on a portable hand raspadors double-brushed and baled. The quantity produced on each farm would average around one ton per week, it is collected and delivered to an exporter facility where the fibre is prepared for export.
We can supply the following grades, which are produced in 250kgs and 100kgs bales;
Type 1 DB
Type 2 DB
Type 3 DB
Type 3 common
Reject or Refugo
Brazilian Sisal is used to make basic sisal products such as agricultural twines, general cordage, ropes and other lower quality end products. The fibre is less consistent in quality and has a higher moisture content than African farm produced sisal fibre.
Sisal, or Henequen as it is known in the Yucatan peninsula area of Mexico, where it is an indigenous plant. The name Sisal originated from the port on the Yucatan from where it was exported in the early 1900’s.
Sisal is one of the coarsest of the Hard Fibres.
It is from the Agave species of plants and is a succulent which is able to grow in poor soils with minimal rainfall. Agave Sisalana is the original variety used for commercial fibre production, although over the years Hybrids have been developed in East Africa in order to increase the number of productive leaves produced during the plants life.
The first plants arrived in East Africa around 1893 and have continued to be grown on varying sized commercial farms across Tanzania, Kenya, Mozambique and Madagascar, since that time. The centralised processing of the fibre, has ensured that the quality of African sisal in general has enabled it’s use in higher value and more specialised end products, such as carpets, wire rope cores, dartboards, speciality pulps, plaster reinforcement and handicrafts.
Agave Sisalana was introduced into Brazil in the late 1930’s, but it was not until the 1960’s that Brazilian production developed to support many local spinning mills manufacturing agricultural twines. | agronomy |
http://www.nbia.org/resource_library/review_archive/1007_02.php | 2015-05-30T08:25:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-22/segments/1432207930916.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20150521113210-00173-ip-10-180-206-219.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.949905 | 1,814 | CC-MAIN-2015-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-22__0__143372707 | en | by Linda Knopp
When you mention the term “university-based incubator,” most people first picture a program designed to spin the latest high-tech invention out of a major research university. But the Rutgers Food Innovation Center, a unit of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station at Rutgers University, is out to change that perception.
Launched in 2001, the incubator aims to stimulate economic growth among New Jersey’s food and agricultural industries. From a downtown Bridgeton, N.J., office, Director Lou Cooperhouse and his staff have provided entrepreneurs with assistance in business development, market research, product and process development, quality assurance and food safety.
Since its inception, it has assisted more than 700 food and agriculture entrepreneurs – with only 2,700 square feet of office space. “The greatest success of the incubator has been the impacts that we have been able to achieve for our clients without even having an incubator facility,” Cooperhouse says. “Several of these clients have received international recognition because of our efforts.”
In recognition of that success, NBIA presented the Rutgers Food Innovation Center with the 2007 Incubator of the Year award at NBIA’s 21st International Conference on Business Incubation in Seattle last spring. Read on to learn how the program has achieved such success – and how it plans to serve even more entrepreneurs in the future.
The small size of the offices at the current Rutgers Food Innovation Center site was by design. “We began purely to serve, with no real physical space to house clients,” Cooperhouse says. “Sometimes, you see incubation programs get tied up with the needs of the physical space, and we didn’t want that to happen. We realized that the food industry, in particular, really needed targeted services.”
So, the staff rented offices for incubator personnel – all of whom have significant experience in the food industry, both with small entrepreneurial firms and large corporations – to launch the program and gather information on the specific types of equipment and services its clients need. With its eight-person staff and connections to the resources of Rutgers University, the incubator has provided food entrepreneurs with product and market development assistance, workforce development training, manufacturing support and more.
In fact, over the past six years, the incubator has served as a one-stop shop to help farmers and others throughout New Jersey develop successful value-added food enterprises. Clients include farmers and cooperative organizations, start-up food companies, small and medium-sized food businesses seeking to enter new markets or improve operations, and retail and food service establishments wanting to purchase locally grown products.
One of the firms that has benefited from the incubator’s assistance is Sheppard Farms, a 1,600-acre family-owned farm in Cedarville, N.J., in operation since 1682. Though long a successful enterprise, the company turned to the Rutgers Food Innovation Center for help entering the convenience food market. In the summer of 2006, the incubator helped the Sheppard family launch a new line of fully prepared, microwave-ready, fresh-cut asparagus.
“The product was considered so innovative that it was featured on the cover of Fresh Cut Magazine, the leading trade journal of the industry, giving the company national and international publicity,” Cooperhouse says.
On the heels of that success, the center has already helped the company secure a $30,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study to evaluate other value-added products.
Another food-based business that has benefited from the center’s assistance is Circle M Farms of Mullica Hills, N.J., which is operated by a third-generation peach farmer. The farm produces over 1 million pounds of peaches annually, but before working with the Rutgers Food Innovation Center, farmer Santo John Maccherone had to throw out or plow under approximately 10 percent of those peaches because they were too delicate to withstand shipping.
With the center’s help, Maccherone found a way to turn those discarded peaches into additional revenue for the farm by making peach cider. Incubator staff helped the firm with every step in bringing the value-added product to market, including helping Maccherone secure two USDA grants to pay for manufacturing and shipping expenses; acquire needed insurance, licenses and permits; and develop marketing materials. Center staff also helped Circle M Farms develop a marketing strategy, package design and nutrition labels for the cider.
“Without them [Rutgers Food Innovation Center], I would have just thrown up my hands and given up,” Maccherone says. Instead, with the additional revenue brought in from the peach cider, he has been able to expand his farm operations by about 60 percent and is exploring other value-added product opportunities.
Success stories such as these have helped the incubator capture the attention of potential clients and stakeholders. In particular, they’ve helped the center attract funders. “Our successes with clients have enabled us to raise over $12 million in capital and operational funding over a four-year period, and we will be entirely debt-free in our new incubator facility,” Cooperhouse says.
Based on its work with food entrepreneurs over the last several years, the Rutgers Food Innovation Center has designed plans for a new 23,000-square-foot facility, which is under construction now. “After our recent successes, we see that what we’re really lacking is that physical space,” says Cooperhouse, noting that many clients and potential clients have had to move out of the state to access the physical resources they need to grow their businesses.
That should change next year, when the center’s new $8 million facility is complete. Funded entirely with grants from federal, state and local sources, the incubator will offer entrepreneurs shared-use food processing areas where they can prepare and package hot and cold foods, baked goods and perishable products.
It also will feature a product development test kitchen; a sensory analysis laboratory where entrepreneurs can carry out consumer taste testing; microbiology and chemistry labs where companies can conduct chemical analysis and food safety testing; and teleconferencing facilities that will link the center to the main Rutgers campus and other outside agencies. These teleconferencing facilities also will provide distance learning capabilities that can help entrepreneurs from throughout the state access the incubator’s training resources.
“The incubator facility will become a resource for all Rutgers faculty and staff who want to apply their research and directly impact clients in the agricultural and food sectors of New Jersey,” Cooperhouse says.
Over the past two decades, the center’s South Jersey region has been economically hard hit by the loss of farmland to commercial development, the loss of food processing firms due to high labor and regulatory costs, and the closing of businesses in support industries, such as agricultural equipment. Research conducted at Rutgers University has found that addressing the needs of small agricultural and food businesses is a key factor in the stability of the economy of southern New Jersey, so the new incubator facility will come on line at an opportune time, Cooperhouse says.
“Our new facility will offer entrepreneurs a hybrid of programs and services that doesn’t really exist elsewhere,” he says. “We will have all of the capabilities of a community nonprofit kitchen incubator backed by the resources of a state university and grant funding to help clients. We’re starting to be seen as a model that can be replicated worldwide of how a university can be integrated into its community.”
Rutgers Food Innovation Center
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
87 E. Commerce Street
Bridgeton, N.J. 08302
Year established: 2001
Size: 2,700 square feet (expanding to 23,000 square feet in 2008)
Focus: Agricultural and food products
Incubator clients: About 150 clients annually
Incubator graduates: The Rutgers Food Innovation Center has provided mentoring services and educational seminars to 725 clients to date.
Organizational structure: The Rutgers Food Innovation Center is a nonprofit economic development program of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station of Rutgers University.
Mission: To stimulate and support sustainable economic growth and prosperity to the food and agriculture industries in the New Jersey region by providing businesses with innovative research, customized practical solutions, resources for business incubation and a trusted source for information and guidance.
Keywords: best practices, kitchen incubator, special-focus incubator
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Fax: (740) 593-1996
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https://au.koala.com/blog/how-to-grow-a-veggie-patch/ | 2021-09-24T23:57:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057584.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20210924231621-20210925021621-00175.warc.gz | 0.92653 | 1,289 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__234430061 | en | Autumn is harvest time. It’s now time to enjoy the fruits (or veggies) of our gardening labour!
It’s also time to start filling up the veggie patch again for produce to enjoy over the cooler months.
If you’re a beginner looking to cultivate your own veggie garden from scratch, there are still plenty of seeds you can sow now before winter sets in. We’ve outlined some tips and recommendations to inspire you to get growing!
We’re actually not talking about mattresses this time! If you’re constructing a raised garden bed with top soil, your veggie garden may need more watering than an in-ground set up, but it does give you the ability to customize the soil from the get go.
If you’re going ahead with an in-ground garden, it pays to test your soil to find out what nutrients it needs. Whichever you decide, just be sure to pick a spot that gets a lot of sun!
3m x 3m is a good size for a beginner.
Seeds or seedlings?
It’s possible to grow just about any vegetable from seeds indoors using some soil in an egg container, then transferring the seedlings into the ground. Depending on the maturity time of the veggies you’ve chosen (and your own patience) purchasing seedlings (baby plants) then planting them directly into your veggie patch is often a quicker and easier way to go. This is also a better idea if you’re living in a colder climate.
It pays to do some research into what plants grow well together in harmony! It’s a bit like a seating arrangement at a wedding, be sure your vegetables are going to be compatible as neighbours! The benefits of companion planting include repelling pests, improving growth and even enhancing the flavour of a crop.
It’s a great idea to plant a few flowers in between your veggies. Why? Well aside from looking pretty, flowers serve two main functions as companion plants: attracting insects that eat pests, and also attracting bees that help pollinate your garden!
Clover, Lavander: Bees love these Borage: attracts bees, adds mineral to the soil Camomile: naturally antibacterial and antifungal, tea! – nuff said Nasturtiums: Easy to grow, edible (little purple stars you may remember from childhood?) They also attract hoverflies (good guys)
can grow in soil temperatures of 5 degrees C.
It’s a moderately heavy feeder, so work in 2 to 4 inches of rich compost or a thin layer of well-aged manure before planting
Companion plants: Sage (which repels the Cabbage White Butterfly)
Beetroot, Peas, Lavender, potatoes, mint
Possible Recipe: Broccoli salad with garlic, ginger, sesame, and olive oil marinade
Beetroot is low maintenance, and ready to harvest in just two months.
Most Australian soils tend to be on the acidic side, so test the pH of your soil before planting.
Beetroot is perfect if you’re juicing, making a salad or of course the finishing touch to any home-made burger.
Companion plants: Kale, Peas
Raw beetroot is great in salads- just wash and grate.
Possible Recipe: Beetroot falafal
Peas like cool conditions with temperatures between 15-24ºC. They hate frost. Most peas are climbers and will need a support structure.
Mildew is the most common problem and can be identified as powdery patches on the leaves and plants. Try to keep leaves as dry as possible (water at the base of the plant)
Companion plants: raddish, spinach
Possible Recipe: Simple, snap pea side dish
Garlic is easy to grow and there are lots of varieties to choose from for autumn planting. Like onions, they have a long growing season and won’t be ready to harvest until next summer, but it is well worth the wait.
Home-grown garlic has a lot more flavour than the bleached supermarket kind, too.
Garlic is great for immunity over winter. Don’t like eating it raw you say? Try roast garlic, smooth, sweet and flavoursome.
Companion plants: There are many!
Dill (which deters aphids and other insects) Camomile (improves it’s flavour)
Possible Recipe: Roasted garlic
Radishes have a peppery flavour and a crunchy texture that is perfect in salads.
They are easy to grow and some varieties only take 4-6 weeks to harvest.
Radishes can be useful as companion plants for many other crops, mainly because their pungent odour deters insect pests like aphids and ants.
Companion plants: Lettuce and Spinich
Possible Recipe: Raddish Slaw
What is it? It’s literally just spinach- but the baby kind! It’s harvested early (15-35 days after planting) and still has all the nutrients of fully grown spinich. Baby spinach is great in salads, sandwiches, ravioli or pesto!
Companion plants: Broccoli, Kale
Possible Recipe: Chickpeas with baby spinach
Kale:Kale is known as a superfood and is extremely nutrient dense. Full of vitamin K (of course) and Vitamin C, It can be planted anytime from late summer through to winter. Kale grows well in part shade and with shelter from the wind.
Companion plants: Corriander
Finally, a Kale chips recipe, to ease you into the taste.
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Participants will create a friendship garden, highlighting the connections between plants, animals and people. In addition to basic gardening skills, children will also learn about choosing compatible plants, encouraging beneficial animal visitors, and giving back to their community.
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https://www.cesci.ch/news/10-quick-tips-about-blogging | 2020-01-25T04:44:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579251669967.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20200125041318-20200125070318-00196.warc.gz | 0.952756 | 616 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__163889931 | en | The village is home to 27 families, where after the Janadesh 2007 - the big march in 2007, organized by Ekta Parishad - 14 families have received land titles.
Ekta Parishad supported the building of a school in this village by providing food and material during the construction. The villagers had to built the school themself with intent to take more care of it and to be more interested in keeping their work alive.
The illiteracy rate is currently still around 100% because the population of the village mostly didn't have the chance to go to school. The few people who had this chance usually only went to the first class. But nowadays all the 30 children in the village are going to school, thanks to Ekta Parishad which pays the salary for an external teacher (about 50 - CHF per month).
The principal income of the village comes from the firewood they search every day in the forest. The firewood is then painstakingly brought to the market in the next big town and brings about 70-100 rupees (around 1 CHF to 1.50 CHF) to the family as revenue. With this money, the whole family needs to be fed.
The drinking water must be fetched from a water source, which can be reached by foot in 20 minutes. The water is carried back to the village on the head of a person. Here again, with the support of Ekta Parishad, a fountain is under construction.
An article with more information can be found > here
Diversion of the river water to irrigate the fields sufficiently
In addition, a water tank with a diesel engine, for pumping water to the tank. This is needed for storing enough water available during the dry time
Bullocks and ploughs to till the fields
Grains and seed for the fields (Different Type: tomatoes, onions, chillies, ...)
Seed bank, so that in future, the seeds can be drawn to make the village independent
10 trees on each field (planted at the edge, so that the field can also be easily cultivated)
Chicken farm for eggs that can be used for the villagers and even sold on the market
Goat rearing because new-born goats can be sold on the market for around 80.- CHF. This brings again an economic effort to develop the village.
Sewing machines, so old clothes can be reused (for own use or for sale again on the market)
Training courses for field cultivation and for the sewing machine
The complete cost of the whole village development is around CHF 10'000. In this case, all the money is used directly in India since we from CESCI work completely on a voluntary base.
Post account: 80-220210-4
Bank IBAN CH47 0900 0000 8022 0210 4
The complete project plan can be found > here
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