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https://12welveeyes.com/best-lawn-mower-for-bermuda-grass/ | 2021-12-02T15:17:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964362230.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20211202145130-20211202175130-00311.warc.gz | 0.960436 | 2,884 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__72118832 | en | by Joshua Speaks
Having Bermuda grass on your lawn is a great idea.
It has exceptional tolerance towards heat and drought. But when the honeymoon period is over, you will realize a few upsetting things about it such as Bermuda grass has the fastest growth rate compared to the rest of the warm-season grasses. This makes managing it a rather tough job and thus forces you to look into the best lawnmowers for Bermuda grass.
This could be a tedious task because it is not always possible to find exactly what you're looking for in the sea of products or rather the Bermuda triangle of products. Through this list, we aim to deliver exactly what you're looking for - the perfect lawnmowers for your Bermuda grass
We have narrowed down 8 products that we believe will be perfect for anyone who needs them.
Here is a list of top lawnmowers for bermudagrass:
Why we love it?
The great States, owned by American Lawn Mower Company is a brand that provides old-fashioned products combined with the latest technologies. And this lawn mower is a great example of such a product.
This is an environment-friendly reel lawnmower that cuts the grass by sniping it and cutting each blade as if you were using a scissor. Through this, the grass is protected from ripping and tearing which otherwise would have been left open for insects and various diseases destroying your lawn completely which makes it one of the best rotary mowers. If you are wondering about will a reel mower cut carpet grass then the answer is it depends. Some reel mowers can cut it while others can't. This one isn't one of them.
This lawnmower is extremely lightweight and thus is very easy to use and maneuver around no matter what yard it is in making it a great small push mower for Bermuda grass. It is, like the company, old-fashioned in the sense that it is a reel mower. This old-fashioned design isn't a bad thing at all. It is the opposite because the reel is a no-hassle way of cleaning out the excess grass making it one of the amazing lawnmowers for Bermuda grass. Many people question the necessity of a reel mower. Well, one of the biggest reasons for it is because a reel Mower is likely to be more durable than gas or an electrical one. The latter have high chances of going bad too soon and thus you will need to replace them over and over again whereas the former one will likely last for a couple of years without any problems. It is very inexpensive and compared to the qualities it possesses, it is one of the best buy rotary lawnmowers.
Why we love it?
● It is doesn't weigh a lot and can be used easily by anyone.
● It is very effective on grass cut the ones which are around 4″ inches. ● It is very sturdy and durable
This is a mechanical Mower which is can cut grass that is up to 4 inches tall. What's more, is that the blades can be adjusted to make it easier to cut grass which makes it the best lawn mower for cutting Bermuda grass. This is another environment-friendly product and is among the best reel Mowers for Bermuda. This is one of the best rotary mower and almost always found in rotary lawn mower reviews. This lawnmower is very easy to use and easy to maneuver keeping you safe from the hassle of unnecessary wires and buttons. It is truly one of the best-powered reel mower available. It comes with cushioned handles to help you maintain a good grip while you use the mower.
When buying a lawnmower for Bermuda grass the most important thing to look for is how good are the blades. This product has some of the best blades for a reel Mower available in the market.
This is a great noise canceling reel Mower and therefore being one of the best reel mowers for Bermuda. It is so easy to use that even a child can operate it and is the best lawn mower for cutting Bermuda grass as it can cut 4 inches tall grass very easily.
Why we love it?
● It has sharp blades. ● Made from alloy steel making it very durable.
● Gives precise cutting.
The great States gets another mention in this list with this brilliant lawnmower. The unique quality of this product is that it's very quiet. It might not be the best lawn mower for Bermuda grass consider it will only cut grass up to 0.5″ to 2″. This means that you will have to be out on the lawn now and then to control the growth of the grass. If this is something you won't have a problem with then this easily among the best top 5 reel Mowers. This device is very easy to use and the assembly won't take longer than 10 minutes either. This is one of the best lawn mowers for cutting thick grass as it has sharp blades making it one of the best reel Mower for Bermuda.
This is a low-cut lawnmower and provides a nice clean cut. This mower can also be used on zoysia because it gives an even cutting without causing much hassle. It is among the best riding lawn mowers for zoysia.
This lawnmower is not only an amazing product but also comes in a very affordable price tag making it one of the best lawn mowers under 200.
Why we love it?
● This lawnmower is an absolute steal compared to its price tag.
● Very easy to use and require almost no effort.
● Very simple to assemble.
If you have long lawn grass and want a way to cut without putting in a lot of effort then this is the perfect buy for you which makes it among the best lawn mowers for Bermuda grass. It is easy to use. It comes with a revolutionary 24 steel blade reel to give an even and precise cut every time. Because of its ability to cut tall grass without any problems, we rate it as one of the best lawn mowers for Bermuda grass.
It is a no-hassle product. Just plug it in and start cutting. While considering its price, this mower feels like a bargain. It is one of the best electric mowers for St. Augustine grass as well. It is a great value-for-money product and certainly among the best lawn mower under 200.
If you are a reel or gas lawn mower user and are thinking of changing then we would recommend this product. It is one of the best riding lawn mowers for Bermuda grass and will only make your task easier.
Why we love it?
● One of the most lightweight electric mower available.
● Very easy to use.
● Super sharp blade.
An electric mower is one of the easiest and comfortable products to work with. They are made for your safety and ensure a clean cut every time you use them on your lawn.
This lawnmower can work on wet grass as well as do wonders of dry grass as well. It is the best ego mower cutting height for wet leaves. It comes with a winged blade that gives excellent results a 30% better clipping collection which makes it one of the best lawn mowers for Bermuda grass. This lawnmower has a 17″ cutting diameter which gives great results on Bermuda grass. An electric mower is not always a fan favorite. They can create noise, be very hard to use and the chord might create too much hassle. However, these are all contradictory statements black+decker electric mower. This is one of the best riding mowers for Bermuda grass without causing a lot of noise and is very easy to use as well.
Why we love it?
● Creates little to no noise.
● Very easy to push.
● Compact and comfortable design.
Fiskars is a very popular brand for good lawnmowers and this product is a great example of why. This reel mower is easy to set up and great for tall grass as well, unlike other reel Mowers that cause trouble when the grass is too tall.
This mower is quite silent and you won't be required to put in a lot of effort to run it either. It is one of the best small push mowers for Bermuda grass because it is made with InertiaDrive technology which has a large cutting reel and very thick blades. The results are maximized cutting power and easy to use on weed and Bermuda grass. This is certainly one of the best non-motorized lawnmowers and is among the best rotary lawn trimmer. It includes a chair drive and for optimal reel speed and has heavier no-contact blades for improving inertia. Which makes it the best reel mower for weed and Bermuda grass. The thickness of the grass doesn't matter. This lawnmower will cut the grass evenly and efficiently.
Why we love It?
● It is battery powered meaning it is a lot better for the environment.
● It is simple to use and can be maneuvered around a small lawn with ease.
● It has a 2 in 1 feature of either Mulching grass back in the ground or bagging it up.
Worx is a great brand and makes some of the best lawn mowers in the market. This lawnmower is simply great. It comes with several very useful settings. Including 6 height adjustments. Meaning the height can be adjusted however you want. It has the best lawn mower blades for thick grass. It doesn't matter if the grass is thick or thin because you can change these settings as well. Making it a great lawnmower for Bermuda grass. This lawnmower runs on a battery and is one of the best-powered lawnmowers available. The battery life is not the best but this can be overlooked. This is the best riding lawn mower for Bermuda grass and will last for a couple of years. Many people do not love buying battery-powered lawnmowers. And we admit they are not the best buy if you have a really big lawn but if your lawn is small and you have Bermuda grass in it then this is the best riding mower for Bermuda grass.
Why we love it:
● Light and easy to move around.
● Doesn't make a lot of noise.
● Great for Bermuda grass.
This lawnmower has a sturdy blade that can last for a good few years. It is the best rotary lawn trimmer and cuts grass evenly. It is very easy to work with because it is a zero-friction mower rotary. It doesn't work well with weed but works wonders on St. Augustine grass and Bermuda grass. It is one of the best self-propelled mowers for St. Augustine. This is among the best small push mower for Bermuda grass. It comes with great features to provide a comfortable lawn mowing experience.
This is one of the best manual-powered lawnmowers and works wonders on Bermuda grass. The blades stay sharp for up to 3-5 years. And it's ideal for grass length up to 4″ inches. The best riding mower for Bermuda grass is not easy to find. This mower, on the other hand, is an amazing riding mower often Bermuda grass.
Now that we have discussed some of the best lawn mowers for Bermuda grass, it is time to talk about which one is best for you.
Lawn Mowers are of different types including reel, gas, electricity, and battery-powered. All of these are great for your grass but only when they are used properly and in the right place.
A reel mower is great for many reasons. It is a truly no-hassle product and you don't have to be 60+ years old to understand its worth. Reel Mower is best for grass that does not grow very quickly as that would require you to be out with your mower after every other day.
Gas lawn mowers are great products for the reason that they provide a smooth and almost like a golf course sort of a lawn when done. This makes them very appealing to use. The only thing you would have to worry about is the maintenance bills. You will need to buy gas for it all the time and the amount you will have to buy will also be dependent on how big the area is and this can be a deal-breaker if you are already on a budget.
Electricity mowers are great as well. They are run on electricity and are most of the time rather heavy. Moving them around in narrow places can be burdensome. But electric mowers are excellent at what they are made to do - cutting grass. They can be used to cut grass which is tall and also help in giving very evened out cuts.
Battery-powered lawn mowers are exceptional for the fact that they are great for giving the best cuts and make grass even almost like a golf course. The only downside of a battery-powered lawn mower is the battery itself. Most of them have very average batteries that run out soon and thus this might not be the best option for you if you have a big lawn.
About Joshua Speaks
Can’t think of a day that that Josh didn’t have a beer or two. Be it a long day of work or of nothing. Sometimes, it is a few packs even. Especially when there are familiars over.
His fridge is packed with beers: Heineken, Corona, Guinness, Budweiser, and all other wierd brands in between. He had to get a secondary 30 cu. fridge off Craigslist for more beer storage.
Sometimes he wonders if a day truly starts only after the first sip of beer for the day. Enough talk about Josh and his passion; that’s the reason for this beer blog and related items. Feel free to hit on him. Start with something like: “hey beer head!” You got the idea! | agronomy |
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https://artandtheology.net/2019/10/02/sixteen-earth-bowls/ | 2023-05-29T01:56:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644574.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20230529010218-20230529040218-00335.warc.gz | 0.959051 | 1,127 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__293781468 | en | I am standing on the river flats of the Hunter River at Warkworth (-32.490620,151.028671: paddock reference). It’s a narrow flat valley slashed through with a slow meandering river resting in a deep sinuous trench. The soil under the drought-browned pasture is black. It crumbles easily in my hand. In the distance, there’s a mob of kangaroos grazing on the remaining plant roots. Across the river, there’s an old farmhouse that in times past belonged to a breeder of stock horses. I stayed there once as a guest but the family has long since moved out. Now it belongs to a mine with an overburden wall that rises up like a frozen tidal wave, forever threatening the house and the surrounding river flats.
Here, soil is a commodity. Soil is not as valuable as the coal that lies underneath it if we think in short term economics. But thinking intergenerationally, these black-soiled river flats should be preserved. One day, once again, humans may need them to grow food.
How shall I talk about the absolute importance of soil to human civilisation? Soil, along with air and water, is one of our most fundamental natural resources. Soil grows food for us and earth-others. It grows trees and grasses and fungi and a host of micro-lifeforms that we never see but are dependent upon to survive. A teaspoon of a well-cared-for soil can contain up to one billion bacteria, several meters of fungal filaments, several thousand protozoa, and scores of nematodes. Soil contains vast quantities of carbon and is a holder of surface water.
In the transitional zone between open-cut mining and rehabilitated post-mining landscape, soils are a carpet of hope rolled out to pacify the requirements of legislation. Mines managers assume soils will be resilient and cover up the mountains of Permian stone piled high. The small lives contained in soil often don’t transition well from pasture to the manufactured lands via heavy machinery, trucks, piles, bulldozers, and ploughs. It is asking a lot of one of our most valuable resources to cover up the sins of avarice.
Michael Northcott (theologian and ethicist) puts the problem this way:
… the earth and we are in co-creaturely relationship and … when we neglect the beneficence of God’s good earth and the prudential use of what God has granted to us, and subject nature … to our devices and desires, we not only frustrate the capacity of our fellow creatures to give God praise; we also put at risk the very services that the earth renders us.
Making earth bowls is a way of thinking about my ethical responses to soil use in a post-mining landscape. It is a way of thinking with my heart and not just my head. As I work with each Hunter Valley topsoil, I come to understand each as an individual, a special part of God’s creation. Each soil behaves according to its own chemical nature and historical past when I fashion it into a bowl shape. Some hold their shape, and some don’t; or perhaps, is it that some won’t? The agency (or will) of the soil is expressed by the way the bowl keeps form. Soils with good health often crack or crumble. Sad soils, those mistreated and overworked, stay where they are put.
Each bowl is made from a Hunter Valley topsoil, except for one. The grey bowl is mudstone doing its best to impersonate soil. It’s having trouble as it hasn’t been to the surface of the earth for 250 million years. Of all the soils, this one is the most sterile. This is the soil that will be found on the surface when we run out of topsoils rescued from mining. It is a legacy that our grandchildren will not thank us for.
So here is a question: What were those earth bowls doing on the altar? And on a white linen cloth? This is where you, the reader, come in. Art should make you question the world. Are those bowls made of dirt (plus all those beasties) that we should sweep out of the door and into the bin? Or are they made of soil that we should at least put on the garden, but really, they have no place in church? Or are they made of earth to be examined, to be questioned, to be listened to as earth-others?
These soils, full of tiny lives, are responsible for growing our food, making our air and storing atmospheric carbon. Our very lives as humans on the earth depend on them. By fashioning these soils into bowls and placing them in sacred places, I hope to remind us to honour the earth that we stand upon, that earth that speaks to us by pushing back at our feet. Soils deserve care and nurture, as they reciprocate to care and nurture us. Tangled in the web of earth understandings is a call to think about an intergenerational issue such as postmining land rehabilitation and building housing estates on prime agricultural soils. When we care for soils, we are in fact caring for ourselves and our descendants.
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Along that path John met talented and skilled people that were also keen on the use of sustainable log building. Jason Cruse from Draftworks who specialized in draft horse logging became a firm friend.
Jason was regenerating X-forestry land into an organic farm utilizing both new and old technology. A free thinker, Jason combined draft horse logging with building some of the first agricultural drones in NZ for applying organic sprays and seeding pasture with multi specie seeds.
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Mums grow best with full morning sun, at least 5-6 hours daily. Chrysanthemums perform best when young, so it’s a good idea to grow new plants from fresh cuttings each year rather than trying to keep older plants going for a second season. Planting & Growing
Planting chrysanthemums. The plants bloom well into the fall, and as you get later in the season, containers of them spring up for sale everywhere. They will also grow perfectly in containers. How to grow and prune an apple tree
It's easy to grow chrysanthemums in pots if you can provide a large enough pot and ensure a fertile planting soil and good drainage, according to Gilmour. Daffodil: as your mums finish for the year, your daffodils will start to fill the gaps, giving you a wonderful seasonal change. Get involved. Chrysanthemums are a popular plant to grow at home. Therefore, the best time to start with seeds is by sowing them indoors in early spring. If you think that commercial flower growing could be worth considering, this page will help you work through the issues critical for success and point to sources of information to help achieve that success.
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A little trick is to add some mushroom compost and put it in the bottom of the hole. Chrysanthemum plants flower in about three months after sowing. This means it likes a full-sun position. This guide shows you the tools and equipment you need to build one yourself. Planting & Growing
Use a sharp garden knife or spade to divide, removing any obviously dead or diseased parts as you do. That’s basil! Our chrysanthemums are sent out in sets of rooted cuttings or potted on plants. A brick planter box is a great way to brighten up your outdoors. Chrysanthemums like well-drained and dry soil with plenty of lime. Outdoors, pots make a brilliant feature plant for a table centrepiece, free-standing pot or a pot on a plinth, where the blooms are brought closer to eye height. How to Plant Chrysanthemums from Potted Plants.
Planting & Growing
Chrysanthemums are one of the most popular perennial plants grown around the world. I love Japan’s street gardens and just look at these enormous, beautiful, creamy chrysanthemums I found growing outside a home in Kyoto. There will be variations in care based on the species and variety you are growing, so check the label for any specific requirements. You can prune the mums in the late fall or in the spring. Shade grown plants will have weaker stems and exhibit less flowering. Choosing a Healthy Spot Pick a spot outside that has access to sun 5-6 hours a day. Known primarily for its amazing flowers, the chrysanthemum looks spectacular in bloom. Some of the newer chrysanthemum cultivars do not need pinching, but most benefit from the practice. Cashless Payment - Use cashless payment to minimise contact. Chrysanthemum flowers are closely related to the daisy. Chrysanthemums grow best in a cool to mild climate but will grow and … They reach a height of 30 – 100 cm. Learn how to create a D.I.Y hanging garden. When growing mums in containers, half the battle takes place before you even get the plant home. Nothing beats the crunch and taste of a fresh apple.
Name: mums, chrysanthemums, florist’s chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum sp., C. x grandiflorum cvrs. Position: full sun, but will benefit from protection from hot afternoon sun. Keep your potted plants healthy all year round by following our simple tips. A little trick is to add some mushroom compost and put it in the bottom of the hole. Fill a planting tray or pot with perlite. But after being in the ground a while Chrysanthemums can grow into a clump that's full of weeds, is messy, and because there are many new plants coming up, the flowers get smaller. Make sure to plant them at the same depth as their previous pot. Different colors of Chrysanthemum x morifolium. Chrysanthemums like full sun and well-drained soil. The herbaceous varieties will virtually die back to ground level, so you’ll just need to tidy them up. If you are growing for larger blooms to cut for the vase, reduce the number of flower buds that pop up. Chrysanthemums can be grown in pots; however, they should be placed in a positive that gets plenty of sunlight. When you plant, just knock the Chrysanthemum out carefully, tickling its roots a little, and plant straight into the hole. pallet vertical garden
Continue pinching new growth on all shoots through June. Planting chrysanthemum in the spring gives the perennial plant time to establish and adapt to its new garden home. Most often seen in whites and yellows, the chrysanthemum is available in almost every conceivable colour, from delicate pastels to bold reds, oranges and purples and every hue in-between! Varieties that should only be grown indoors … How to grow Chrysanthemums __ "Chrysanthemums, called by their oriental developers “the flower of Royalty", have been steadily blossoming their way upward in the American garden’s social scale for more than 50 years." A garden bed lets you grow the flowers, trees, fruit, vegetables and herbs of your choice in your own backyard in the best soil possible. When to Plant Chrysanthemums? How to create your own indoor garden
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https://www.rinteractives.com/blog/en/digital-marketing-for-agriculture-sector/ | 2022-09-30T15:00:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335491.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20220930145518-20220930175518-00276.warc.gz | 0.921191 | 511 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__98695580 | en | Internet users in rural india are around 227 million and the numbers are increasing day by day. Agriculture industry businesses are looking for different ways to connect and engage with farmers. Brands are using different platforms and communication pieces to achieve their objectives.
In this article we are going to look at a digital marketing strategy for agriculture business we executed recently, which not only created awareness for the product but also helped us to generate sales.
Netafim is a global leader in smart irrigation based solutions. Their products and services range from community irrigation, micro irrigation, greenhouse and digital farming solutions to farmers across the globe.
Objective of the Campaign
- Creating a buzz about the product
- To launch FlexNet flexible pipes through digital
- Create awareness and communicate piping solution effectively
- Drive traction and generate leads for the product
- Crafting the communication strategy
- Commuting the value proposition of the product
- Product comparison with the available options
The Campaign – #FarmingSimplified
After doing research and talking to farmers we realised that it’s a tough task to setup pipes, move pipes and manage pipes within farms. Also, farmers are worried about carrying these pipes, storing pipes and durability, so considering all these aspects we came up with the campaign thought #FarmingSimplified and narrated a story which showed that doing farming is now simplified.
We started the campaign with teasers by asking few questions:
Teaser 1– Can farming become simpler?
Teaser 2 – Can there be a cost-effective way to do farming?
Hindi Teaser 2
Marathi Teaser 2
Teaser 3 – Can farming be more innovative?
Hindi Teaser 3
Marathi Teaser 3
The product was then launched with a film articulating the performance, flexibility, durability, ease with connectors and low labour cost for entire irrigation system.
Here is the FlexNet launch film
Multilingual Strategy for Different Geographies
After we launched the film, we crafted a multilingual strategy to communicate different pieces of the product including:
- Lower Transportation and Storage Cost
- No Snaking or Kinking
- Growing higher and better yields in a more sustainable way
- Labour saving
- Low investment and high returns
- Less wastage of water
- Saves time and energy | agronomy |
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PRO ENVIRONMENT: Dried black soldier fly larvae contribute to a circular economy since they transform pre-consume food and agricultural waste into a source of ecological protein, great for the health of your animals. | agronomy |
https://www.plantlovestories.com/post/roll-with-me-a-greek-culinary-favorite-dolmathes | 2024-03-01T20:59:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475701.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301193300-20240301223300-00771.warc.gz | 0.969515 | 771 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__26043772 | en | By George N. Diamantis
Growing up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, my mother always had a lush garden full of vibrant plants. I remember watching my mother tend to her plants while playing with my toy trucks in the dirt. She had a wide variety of colorful plants such as roses, hydrangeas, marigolds, hostas, begonias, and zinnias just to name a few. In the early spring mornings, I remember smelling the flower’s aroma and gazing upon the beauty of all the different brightly-colored plants. Not only did my mother have a flourishing flower garden, but she also had a selection of crops that she would harvest such as tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, basil, mint, and a grapevine. However, unlike all the rest of the plants in my mother’s garden, I took a particular interest in the grapevine.
Even though grapevines are usually traditional for producing grape juice, jelly, raisins, table grapes, and wine, many Mediterranean cuisines use the whole plant for food. In particular, the leaves are used to make a popular Mediterranean dish called Dolmathes—better known as grape leaves. I remember, as a child, getting excited when my mother would pick grape leaves from our grapevine because that would mean that she would be making Dolmathes, or as we called them in our household, Fela. Dolmathes consist of seasoned ground meat mixed with rice wrapped in a grapevine leaf. Dolmathes are not only common in Mediterranean cuisine, you can also find them on dinner tables in the Middle East and the Balkans.
My mother taught me how to make Dolmathes and how to pick the best quality grapevine leaves. The ideal size of grapevine leaves are harvested when the leaves are a deep green color and a little bigger than the palm of the hand. If you harvest grapevine leaves that are smaller than the palm of the hand, then you will need more than one grapevine leaf to make one Dolmathes, which could result in the Dolmathes falling apart while cooking. When my mother picks grapevine leaves, she stores them in either a jar filled with water or rolls them in foil and stores them in the freezer. This means we can eat these tasty delights year round, even during the freezing winter months when the grapevine has no leaves! The luxury of having a grapevine is that picking the leaves stimulates new growth and spurs the vine to develop more leaves. After about July in Pennsylvania, grapevine leaves become tough and difficult to chew, so I do not recommended picking leaves after July.
In the fall, particularly starting in November, you should cut the vine back so the plant will be ready for the winter. Winter frost and cold can injure or even kill the vine if the base of the plant is not protected. My mother likes to pile decaying leaves around the cut stem while other people use straw to keep the grapevine warm during the cold months. Then, in the spring, you can watch the grapevine grow. It is rewarding to watch the plant grow from a small bud to developing into mature leaves that are ready for harvesting.
I first learned about the grapevine as a child from my mother. Growing up in a Greek-Italian family and being exposed to the culture has taught me about grapevine and has introduced a favorite dish that my whole family enjoys year round (not just for holidays!). I personally recommend growing a grapevine in any backyard because it is one of the most useful plants in a garden and am thankful this one plant has given me and my family so much.
George is a senior at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Psychology. He is 25 years old and has aspirations to apply to medical school in the near future. | agronomy |
http://www.sustaination.co.uk/2012/04/in-credible-food/ | 2020-08-13T20:25:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439739073.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20200813191256-20200813221256-00574.warc.gz | 0.96159 | 152 | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__155187715 | en | In the past ten years, the organic food industry has become big business and consumers have been left wondering exactly what the word “organic” means and how they can really know what they’re eating. (It makes you realise how lucky we are in the UK to have an organic certification which actually means something.)
With the rise of farmer’s markets and more and more chefs sourcing their ingredients from local farms, consumers are now able to meet and talk to the people who are growing their food.
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LOCAL - A Short Documentary from Christian Remde on Vimeo. | agronomy |
https://www.malawiobservers.com/2021/08/18/presscane-limited-project-excites-agriculture-minister-lowe/ | 2024-03-03T12:17:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476374.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303111005-20240303141005-00296.warc.gz | 0.954466 | 660 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__174473788 | en | By Mc Donald Chapalapata, a Contributor
Minister of Agriculture Lobin Lowe has pledged government support towards a project by PressCane Limited to be producing ethanol straight from sugarcane juice.
Lowe spoke at the weekend when he toured Chisanja Farm Limited, an existing sugarcane farm being run by smallholder farmers in Chikwawa and Dambo-Bwana Scheme where he saw land earmarked for a new sugarcane farm which will be supplying sugarcane to PressCane Limited for ethanol production.
“I am happy that the ethanol being produced here is not enough, which means there is an opportunity for our smallholder sugarcane farmers to make money. We are going to support the farmers through the Agriculture Commercialization project (AgCom) because our farmers have a ready market for their sugarcane,” said Lowe.
He said he was impressed with the new technologies of growing the sugarcane using the irrigation system saying the Chikwawa project will act as a learning base.
“I am pleased that apart from the ethanol which PressCane will produce for blending with imported petrol, the company will also produce high quality hand sanitizers as value added products of ethanol as well as fertilizer and electricity from waste products of the ethanol production process. That is why as a government we are going to support this project while making sure that our farmers also benefit,” said Lowe.
Briefing the Minister, Katunga-Maseya (KAMA) Cane growers Cooperative Chairman Collins Mtalika said they have mobilized smallholder sugarcane growers in Traditional Authorities Katunga and Maseya to grow sugarcane on 2000 hectares of community-owned land with support from PressCane Limited and other partners through irrigation farming.
“There are 3,500 farming families that we are working with and the first phase will be on the Dambo-Bwana’s 1069 hectares of land where 90% of it will be for sugarcane while the remaining 10% will be for food and other high value crops. We are asking for support to implement this first phase since we already have a ready market for our sugarcane at PressCane,” said Mtalika.
PressCane Chief Executive Officer Dr. Christopher Guta said the sugarcane mill which would be required to process the sugarcane will cost the company about $13 million but it is waiting for the assurance of the availability of feedstock from sugarcane farmers and approval by the company’s Board.
“There is potential for the sugarcane farmers to secure their livelihoods if they are supported to be producing enough feedstock for the milling plant which we are willing to invest in. Farmers will be cutting down on transportation costs as they are currently spending as much as K80 million per season to deliver sugarcane to the available market.”
“Through the various investment projects earmarked in the period, we anticipate to grow shareholder value and increase annual revenue from MK13.3 billion to MK25.1 billion by 2025 as well as increase operating profit by 5% above inflation annually,” said Guta. | agronomy |
https://triglavtech.com/advantages-of-garden-irrigation-systems/ | 2021-10-23T01:20:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585537.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20211023002852-20211023032852-00260.warc.gz | 0.936795 | 721 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__98361873 | en | Advantages of Garden Irrigation Systems
Watering larger yards by hand can take up too much time, especially if you are growing vegetables and gardens. Depending on what plants you have, they may require watering two times a week during summer months. Installing garden irrigation systems may sound like an expensive endeavor with the labor involved. However, drip or sprinkler configurations offer several interesting benefits.
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Conserve Time and Water
Watering your plants by hand using a hose can take up too much time. You also need to following evening and early morning watering rituals that can rob you of your time that you could have spent with your family or on work and other chores. Sprinkler and drip garden irrigation systems alike feature timers that you can simply preset for watering every day or week. This eliminates the need for you to monitor the entire watering process since the timer will shut off the water once it has finished the task. An effective gardening irrigation system can also help lower your monthly water bills.
Prevent Weeds and Diseases
Specialized drip irrigation system directs water specifically to every rootball of the plant instead of just sprinkling your whole garden similar to the usual rainstorm. With this, you can expect that the surrounding weed seeds will not be able to germinate, thus reducing the need for weeding. Watering at the roots can also prevent leaf diseases that result from stagnant droplets left on the foliage. Since the water doesn’t strike the flowers or leaves, there are no risks for blight diseases to proliferate.
Flexibility in Gardening
If your day to day schedule is too hectic and busy, you will also appreciate if you can work in your garden just when your plants are also being watered. As one part of the garden is being watered, it is possible for you to prune and plant in a different area.
Preserve Soil Nutrients and Structure
Watering using a wide open garden hose might allow excessive water to enter the soil. The result of this is that the nutrients will leach out together with the runoff of the water. This will only leave your plants with lesser nutrients available. The soil might also turn compared if you are watering your garden with a hose. Your plants might some symptoms of root disease or withering because of the compacted and suffocating soil. The use of sprinkler or drip garden irrigation systems will produce tinier droplets that can help preserve the much needed nutrients and reduce compaction of the soil.
Water is important for the overall health of your plants. However, watering by hand tends to be too much of a hassle. You need to move your sprinkles around, drag hoses in between gardens, or take time watering every single plant. With innovative garden irrigation systems, you can make watering a simpler, easier, and more convenient task like never before. These are the best ways to give your plants the much-needed consistent moisture for you to enjoy the biggest harvest and most wonderful blooms.
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For thousands of years a people known as the indigenous people lived in a rugged, dry, mountaneous region at the southern tip of the African continent - now called the Cederberg Mountains in South Africa. They survived in the beautiful yet unforgiving environment by handing down the secrets of forna and flora from generation to generation.
One of these secrets was a plant later called the Rooiboss bush. A bush that grew nowhere else on earth. And that, like the Indigenous people, had roots so deep it thrived in the harsh environment.
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The bush would later be called Aspalathus Linearis and first came to the world's attention when in 1772 botanist Carl Humberg noted the fine, needle-like leaves, when bruised and left to ferment in the African sun by the local Indigenous People created a tasty, thirst quenching red beverage.
In the 1930s DR. P. Le Fras Nortier, a physician and nature lover, discovered that Rooibos possessed exceptional agricultural and medicinal value. Demand grew, prompting farmers turned their attention to commercial production of the bush.
To this day it remains one of South Africa's few endemic wild resources that's succeeded in becoming a commercially cultivated crop. | agronomy |
https://gradcatalog.uconn.edu/course-descriptions/course/NRE/5135/ | 2022-09-29T04:41:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335304.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20220929034214-20220929064214-00398.warc.gz | 0.910688 | 191 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__246605970 | en | The following directory lists the graduate courses which the University expects to offer, although the University in no way guarantees that all such courses will be offered in any given academic year, and reserves the right to alter the list if conditions warrant. Click on the links below for a list of courses in that subject area. You may then click “View Classes” to see scheduled classes for individual courses.
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Application of the principles of transport of water in soil for various physical properties of soils and fluids, initial conditions and boundary conditions. The differential equations describing the movement of energy and mass for both saturated and unsaturated flow conditions will be applied to soil evaporation and plant transpiration, infiltration and percolation of wetting fronts, and movement of tracers and chemical constituents of water. Both uniform flow and preferential flow will be examined.
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https://www.localeben.com/2018/09/12/wisconsin-permaculture-convergence/ | 2021-09-22T07:29:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057337.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20210922072047-20210922102047-00200.warc.gz | 0.877761 | 276 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__196011121 | en | The Wisconsin Permaculture Convergence is a yearly event that brings people together to network, build community, skill share and celebrate life.
- 130+ attendees traveled from Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
- Past Workshops: Intro to Auaponics, Intro to Keyline Design, Place Making, Yogurt Making, Rocket Stoves, Fementation Basics, Farmscale Permaculture, and many more.
- Lunch and dinner to more than 400 people using fresh local food.
- Brought session leaders from all across Wisconsin and others from Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota and California.
- Past keynote sessions on Social Permaculture and Regenerative Farming.
Co-owner of Ecological Design, certified Permaculture Designer and ecological consultant, Lindsay Rebhan is passionate about seeing the land alive with life, employment, learning and nourishment.
A specialist in agroecology, land design and land management, Lindsay works with farmers, food nonprofits and organizations to increase the ecological, human, animal and economic wealth of land over time.
A graduate of Environmental Studies at the University of St. Thomas, Lindsay studied food systems and culture in Bangladesh, Cuba and Guatemala. She is a former Program Director at Permaculture Research Institute Cold Climate, a Program Coordinator at Renewing the Countryside and a speaker on land regeneration issues. | agronomy |
https://www.thewppc.org/seedexpo/ | 2023-06-04T01:30:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224649348.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20230603233121-20230604023121-00649.warc.gz | 0.976864 | 207 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__38423264 | en | The 4th Annual Seed Expo will be held at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center on Feb 1, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The event is co-hosted by the Round Lake Area Garden Club and the Round Lake Area Library. WPPC will be there to inform people about native plant gardening, and provide details about our Natural Landscape Seminar. There will be a number of other exhibitors as well as educational sessions.
Admission to the event is free, as are many of the seed packets. There will also be a bake sale and a raffle.
If you enjoy vegetable gardening, as well as native plant gardening, they will have many categories of edible plant seeds. Greens, veggies, herbs, grains, and fruit. They also have seeds for conventional gardens. All the packets are well-labeled and have a photo of the plant. It’s an event worthy of your time.
Several photos from last year’s seed expo are included. | agronomy |
https://thetogetherplan.com/classy-cucumbers/ | 2023-12-10T05:24:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679101195.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210025335-20231210055335-00442.warc.gz | 0.948351 | 479 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__231927963 | en | The cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a widely-cultivated creeping vine plant in the Cucurbitaceae gourd family that bears cucumiform fruits, which are used as vegetables… go figure!
There are three main varieties of cucumber—slicing, pickling, and burpless/seedless—within which several cultivars have been created. The cucumber originates from South Asia but now grows in most continents, as many different types of cucumber are traded on the global market.
Cucumbers are a major crop in Belarus, and according to Belarus.by, Shklov is the “cucumber capital”, the city boasting record-high cucumber harvests (where almost every resident of the city grows cucumbers). Since 2006, Shklov has held an annual August traditional cucumber festival and is well-known for its varied and unusual cuisine, including cucumber jam, ogurtsovka (vodka with whole cucumbers in the bottle), and cucumber lemonade.
This annual summer harvest festival ‘Cucumber Day’ offers a variety of events where they hold exciting contests such as the best cucumber dish or cucumber costume, cucumber eating competitions, artistic carving on vegetables and salting cucumbers according to grandmothers’ recipes. Belarus’s President, Alexander Lukashenko was born in Kopys just north of Shklov in the northeast of Belarus.
BBC correspondent in Moscow Steve Rosenberg recently tweeted:
Yesterday I was excited to visit Shklov, the town in #Belarus where my great grandfather came from (and where Lukashenko once ran a farm). Here’s my great grandad’s passport and his story.
Click to watch
BUT in fact, the REAL cucumber capital of Belarus is Olshany in the Stolin district in the Brest region of Belarus. Being in the south, its conditions are more conducive to growing cucumbers than Shklov.
Fun fact: Did you know it’s better to keep cucumbers out of the fridge? Read here for more
Check out Michelle’s fabulous classy cucumber recipes for October:
And do try this delicious traditional Belarusian pickled cucumber from Lena Livshyts, Minsk: | agronomy |
https://e-borneo.blogspot.com/2012/12/durians-galore-at-batu-niah.html | 2023-10-03T00:17:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511023.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20231002232712-20231003022712-00789.warc.gz | 0.971642 | 537 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__103002302 | en | IT WAS slightly over two months ago that durians were selling for high prices when the tropical king of fruits first appeared in the market from October to early November.
Normally, a bountiful harvest is a windfall to farmers and cultivators but this year, you can find durians selling everywhere at almost give-away prices — as low as 50 sen each in some places!
This is especially true in areas close to the source of durians such as Batu Niah and Marudi where planters lamented the low prices fetched in local markets — so the ‘royal fruits’ had to be sold further away in bigger towns and cities.
On one such occasion, thesundaypost was invited to join a trip to a durian orchard at Batu Niah, about an hour’s drive from Miri city.
The orchard owner decided it was no longer worthwhile selling the thorny and strong smelling fruits due to prevailing low prices, preferring to give them away to friends and relatives.
The oversupply of the once pricey and much sought after fruits was thought to correlate with abundant harvests that coincided with the Monsoon towards end of the year. The wet season is usually credited with bringing down the fruits during the night when it rained.
The rain had to be just right — not too heavy nor too light, and by the next morning, there would be plenty of fruits for the picking right off the ground.
So on a fine Sunday morning, I set out on my first trip to explore a durian orchard in Sarawak. I had been to durian orchards before but never really explored the ground for the fruits.
It was a relaxing solo drive along the coastal road through Bakam to the orchard belonging to Lim Khim Boon who owns eight acres of the land, previously planted with some 300 durian trees and later replanted with oil palms when the commodity fetched good prices.
However, about 100 durian trees and a few other types of fruit trees were left untouched for visitors, creating a somewhat interesting plantation-cum-orchard.
Our harvesting point or base was a birdnest building constructed two years ago. It provided a convenient shelter for visitors.
“We never had to worry about theft around here. The local folks are honest people who will never steal fruits at Batu Niah,” said the owner who generously gave away durians and other fruits to visitors at the end of the visit.
Continue reading (Incl. Pics) at: Durians galore at Batu Niah. | agronomy |
https://greenleafkratom.com/growing-kratom/ | 2023-09-25T21:02:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510085.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925183615-20230925213615-00346.warc.gz | 0.925711 | 1,097 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__274294648 | en | To grow or not to grow. That is the question… Does anyone have the answer? That’s the current thought process in the Kratom community where countless Kratom enthusiasts are considering the prospect of growing Kratom. Is it beneficial or do the cons outweigh the pros when it comes to growing Kratom?
The answer to such questions can only be found by reading up on the Kratom world! And where better to do this than right here at Green Leaf Kratom? We have made it our mission to provide our customers with not only the best Kratom but also the latest updates regarding everything in the Kratom world. We do this by regularly updating our Kratom blog with interesting and relevant topics. Today, we’re going to talk about growing Kratom.
What Is Kratom and Is Growing Kratom Possible?
Don’t worry, once you’re done with this article, you will know all the pros and cons of growing Kratom. But first, let’s talk a little about what Kratom is and if it’s even possible to grow it! Kratom is the name given to a botanical that is found in the Southeast Asian regions of the world.
It is obtained from the Mitragyna speciosa trees and not many know this but these trees require unique conditions to grow. The different conditions play a huge role in determining the alkaloid profile of the Kratom and help to develop different Kratom strains and Kratom colors. While growing Kratom may not be easy, it’s certainly possible!
The Conditions Required For Growing Kratom
Let’s take a look at what growing conditions are required for Kratom enthusiasts that are interested in growing Kratom:
- Must replicate the weather of the Southeast Asian region i.e. Hot and humid. A humidifier can be used for this.
- The pH of the soil you buy should be in the range of 5.5-6.5.
- The consistency of the soil needs to drain well but also retain some moisture.
- Ample amount of lighting (High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) lights).
- A constant supply of water
The Advantages of Growing Kratom:
Growing Kratom is certainly possible but what are the advantages associated with doing so? Let’s find out:
A Variety of Kratom Strains to Choose From:
The biggest advantage of growing Kratom is that you can pick from whatever variety of Kratom is available to grow! Depending on the different Kratom seeds available, customers can grow almost all types of Kratom strains!
This opens up the door for experimentation and customers can try out various Kratom strains that they might’ve not otherwise purchased.
Low prices for high-quality Kratom = A happy customer! While growing Kratom of high quality might be a task, there is such minimal cost associated with this process that it’s worth a try. Once you’ve made all the initial investments, all you have to do is patiently make the effort and watch your Kratom plant grow. No need to purchase again and again!
Constant quality makes everything worthwhile. When a customer can be sure of the quality of Kratom they are getting, most of their Kratom buying troubles will be over. Since the Kratom industry is full of vendors offering low-quality or faulty Kratom, many buyers have reverted to growing Kratom.
The Challenges Associated With Growing Kratom
So, what challenges are associated with the art of growing Kratom? Let’s find out:
Fresh Seeds and Obtaining Them:
The biggest challenge in growing Kratom is to obtain fresh Kratom seeds! Few Kratom buyers know this but authentic Kratom seeds can only be obtained from the Southeast Asian regions. Hence, make sure to source all your seeds from there and nowhere else!
The fresher these seeds are, the higher they will be in quality. It is common knowledge in the Kratom community that if Kratom seeds get old, they lose most of their alkaloids. Hence, try to obtain fresh seeds from someone who is visiting Southeast Asia or make a quick trip to the region yourself! To learn about germinating these Kratom seeds, read this article.
Low Success Rate:
Growing Kratom plants is a challenge not everyone is up to! These plants are very difficult to grow and the success rate is very low. You can start growing them through Kratom seeds or cuttings. Both have to be fresh and planted in large groups to increase the chances of a Kratom plant growing properly.
Green Leaf Kratom: The Best Place to Buy All Your Kratom!
Got all the information you require on growing Kratom? Why not also find out where you can buy these high-quality strains without worrying about the Kratom being faulty? Well, where else to buy the best Kratom strains than Green Leaf Kratom!
We source all of our Kratom for sale directly from Southeast Asia and this allows us to provide our products at some of the most economical prices. Furthermore, we make sure to run several quality checks on our Kratom before providing it to our customers. So, don’t waste any time and buy Kratom from us now! | agronomy |
https://biodiversity.galwaycommunityheritage.org/content/places/advice-and-guidelines/garden-pollinators-bit-save-bees | 2019-02-19T05:32:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247489343.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20190219041222-20190219063222-00360.warc.gz | 0.913478 | 848 | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__54277533 | en | Gardening for pollinators
Five simple steps you can take to do your bit to save our bees
Erin Jo Tiedeken & Úna FitzPatrick, National Biodiversity Data Centre, Waterford
We need pollinators to grow many of the fruits and vegetables that make up a balanced diet. In fact without pollinators, it would be impossible to grow some of our favourite foods in our own gardens. Pollinators also contribute at least €53 million annually to the economy in the Republic of Ireland through their role in crop production. In Northern Ireland, the value of pollinators to apple crops alone is over £7 million per annum. Finally, most of the colourful wildflowers that provide beauty in our landscape require pollinators.
Unfortunately pollinators are in decline. Bees are our most important pollinators, and nearly one third of Ireland’s 98 bee species are threatened with extinction. Last September 68 governmental and nongovernmental organisations, North and South, came together to address this issue and publish the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2015-2020. The Pollinator Plan is a shared plan of action that will help make all types of land more pollinator friendly.
In order to support gardeners that want to do something to help pollinators, the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan has released a set of guidelines called “Gardens: Actions to Help Pollinators.” The guidelines provide 20 low or no cost actions that can be taken in gardens of all types to help provide pollinators with the resources they need. Like humans, pollinators need two main things to survive: food and a safe place to life. Bees feed on nectar and pollen from flowers, and they nest in areas like long grass, hedgerows, earth banks or dry stone walls. The best gardens will have several kinds of pollinator friendly plants flowering the whole time pollinators are active, from March all the way through to October.
If you want to take action in your garden, here are five pollinator friendly actions from the Garden Guidelines suitable for almost any space:
1.) Leave patches or strips of longer grass in your garden (Action 4)
Leaving some small patches/strips of long grass along the edges of a fence or hedgerow will provide more wildflowers like Dandelion, Clovers and Bird’s foot trefoil. Although we often think of these wildflowers as weeds, they provide vital food for pollinators.
2.) Plant a pollinator friendly window box or hanging basket (Action 6)
Many of the plants often planted in containers (e.g. Geraniums, Begonias, Petunias) are of little value to pollinators. Try mixing in some pollinator friendly plants that do well in containers, like Wallflower, Bellflower, Verbena, Cosmos and Alyssum ‘Sweet White.’
3.) Eliminate pesticide use (Actions 12-14)
Pesticides can harm pollinators directly or indirectly by reducing the amount of available food (flowers).
4.) Share what you learn with the next generation (Action 16)
Download the Junior Version of the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan from our website to get the whole family involved.
5.) Exchange pollinator friendly plants (Action 17)
Plants and seeds can be expensive, but many pollinator friendly species can be divided, or new plants can be grown from cuttings. Lavender, Salvia, Thyme, Viper’s Bugloss and Willow are all great for pollinators and easy to exchange.
For more information and resources, visit the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan website. The implementation of the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan is being coordinated by the National Biodiversity Data Centre and funded by The Heritage Council, Bord Bía and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. There is lots of practical guidance available including information for community groups http://www.biodiversityireland.ie/projects/irish-pollinator-initiative/all-ireland-pollinator-plan/local-communities/ | agronomy |
https://www.mybarn.com.my/collections/dry-goods/products/antonio-sotos-saffron-1g | 2024-04-13T13:27:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816734.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413114018-20240413144018-00878.warc.gz | 0.650255 | 512 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__8195018 | en | Antonio Sotos Saffron 藏红花 (1grams)
- Saffron is the most valued and treasured spice in the world, it has a lot of uses in our cuisine. Saffron is considered to have a high content of iron, potassium, phosphorus.
- They harvest and select the raw material using traditional processes to take the best care of every strand and preserve all the quality of the saffron: intense flavor, aroma and color.
- This product is also perfect for any Spanish gourmet. This saffron is also a product of Spain.
- It is ideal for use in paella, risottos and sauces. | agronomy |
https://www.rfarmdistilling.com/ | 2021-09-28T19:43:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780060882.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20210928184203-20210928214203-00492.warc.gz | 0.927292 | 432 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__112455627 | en | COMING SOONThis is Missouri Whiskey Country, and We're Just Getting Started
A distillery born on the farm.
We are fourth-generation farmers producing high quality spirits from grains grown on our family farm. We’ve been farming for generations and now we’re distilling quality spirits from our land to your hand. The distillery sits on our farm in Mound City, MO and is surrounded by the crops we use for our products. We believe the best things in life come from hard work. Now we want to share our hard work with you.
Good whiskey comes from good ground. Cultivating a unique taste begins in our unique soil. We grow our grains in loess soil, a rare wind-blown soil that can reach depths of 300 feet. This creates a rich base for our crops for us to turn into delicious spirits. Who better to raise a spirit than a farmer? We can’t wait to share this experience From Field to Finish with you all soon!
Heritage of Hard Work
Our heritage began with our great-grandparents moving to Holt County, Missouri to start anew. In 1930 our maternal great grandfather moved to Holt County from Salem, IN to start a farm from scratch. Similarly, in 1940 our paternal great-grandfather loaded his equipment on a train in western Nebraska and shipped it 300 miles to start a new life in Holt County. Today, our family’s original 40 acres has grown and diversified. As farming practices adapt to modern times, our family’s progressive mindset continues to look for ways to innovate. Farmers are natural entrepreneurs. So, we looked at our land and our hopes for the future and decided to turn our modern farming practices toward distilling quality spirits.
Founded on simple hard work and perseverance, our distillery sits in the heart of our land, overlooking the Missouri River bottom. When you sit and sip with us, you’ll look out onto the view that makes Holt County special. We’ve made this land our home and we will continue to innovate, harvest quality crops, and make great whiskey. | agronomy |
https://www.humber.ca/course.html?code=HCAP%20119&year=2020 | 2021-01-23T02:12:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703531702.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20210123001629-20210123031629-00492.warc.gz | 0.89688 | 86 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__162888399 | en | Course Code: HCAP 119
Academic Year: 2020-2021
This course presents basic maintenance practices required for turf grass care in Ontario. Turf grass identification, fertilizing procedures, quality monitoring and record keeping are important components. Also, detailed turf mowing practices, including equipment selection, calibration and usage, are covered. Integrated pest management (IPM) techniques, according to government legal requirements, will be introduced. | agronomy |
https://owenagro.com/san-andreas/ | 2022-05-26T05:46:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662601401.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20220526035036-20220526065036-00120.warc.gz | 0.939785 | 468 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__24961178 | en | Excellent everbearing variety. Extra-large and large fruits, extremely firm and shaped, and at the same time very tasty. Suitable for growing in the ground and under covers, one of the best varieties for controlled-environment cultivation. It can also hang or climb if properly cultivated.
Fruiting time: Everbearing, repeats fruiting. Allows harvesting fruits for up to 5 months, maintaining a high level of yield throughout the entire period. Usually fruits from the beginning of June until late autumn (frosts), with a short about a 2-week break at the turn of July and August. If at the beginning of flowering we cut off its flowers and runners, it will fruit later, but without any break until the end of autumn.
Size and shape of fruits: large and very attractive strawberries, with no tendency to shrink. Symmetrically conical, oblong. The fruit skin is intensely red outside, with an intense gloss, not much brighter than Albion. Up to 99% of fruits cultivated categorized as class I.
Taste and firmness: fruits of great smell and taste. Very firm and juicy pulp, thanks to which strawberries are extremely durable, they tolerate transport and storage very well.
Productivity: Very high yield.
Plant type: strong growth, wide, clearly visible fruits. Produces few roots while fruiting. At the beginning of the growing season, it grows faster than Albion, later the size of the bushes is similar.
Resistance: San Andreas is highly resistant to spider mites (Panonychus ulmi) and viruses. Resistant to gray mold (botrytis cinerea) as well as common leaf spot (mycosphaerella fragariae), leaf scorch disease (diplocarpon earlianum), soil diseases (Colletotrichum, Verticillium) and powdery mildew (Sphaerotheca macularis). Must be protected against low temperatures.
Purpose: Very good as a dessert varietyand moderately suitable for processing purposes.
Cultivation type: suitable for both cultivating in the soil as well as under covers. Considered one of the best varieties for controlled-environment cultivation. Adapts very well to being cultivated in different seasons and at different latitudes. | agronomy |
https://riverinawinegrapes.com.au/at-neque-vivam-nibhus-leo-vel-metus-ulla-facilisi/aliquam-erat-volutpat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aliquam-erat-volutpat | 2020-08-05T19:38:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439735964.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20200805183003-20200805213003-00208.warc.gz | 0.936658 | 105 | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__48879924 | en | RWG's manages the farm mapping database. The information collected through this data base includes variety, rootstock, row spacing, row number, irrigation type and more. This data helps the board have accurate figures on the industry for the Riverina. The current area of vines planted as of the 03/09/2014 is 20,892ha. The latest satellite image was taken in December 2012.
If growers require any farm map changes or would like a copy of their farm map sent to them please contact the office. | agronomy |
https://cheatboss.com/atomicrops-cheats/ | 2022-10-03T23:53:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337446.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20221003231906-20221004021906-00217.warc.gz | 0.932864 | 817 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__249127251 | en | If you want to Atomicrops Cheats, the best thing to do is to plant two crops of the same kind in a square of two by two squares. If you can get an extra large crop, your profit will multiply exponentially! Even better, you can also go to the wilderness and pick these crops, increasing your profit even more!
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If you want to win Atomicrops, there are several cheats you can use. For example, you can buy hearts from the town for a single point, romance characters to get health, or pick up health from enemies while you are full. Each of these methods will enable you to grow an extra heart container. Another way to get more health is to grow organic armor, which regenerates daily.
The Atomicrops cheats and secrets guide contains in-depth information about the game’s cheats, hidden codes, glitches, and exploits. While this article is still a work-in-progress, it offers a comprehensive look at the cheats and secrets for the game.
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Atomicrops is a farming game where you can use farm animals to help you with your farming needs. These animals will help you to expand your farm without the need to use shovels. Pigs will help you to till the soil while expanding your farm, while cows will help you water your crops. You can also buy Super versions of these animals that will perform tasks more frequently than the regular versions. You can use these to increase your earnings.
If you want to get the most out of your farm in Atomicrops, you can try downloading cheats from a torrent link. These cheats work by enabling the use of hidden codes and other helpful glitches. They also enable you to unlock new characters and difficulty levels.
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Atomicrops is a fast-paced roguelite that challenges players to survive in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. You must marry townspeople and kill mutant creatures to survive. Fortunately, there are Atomicrops cheats that can boost your farming productivity.
One of the easiest ways to make money in Atomicrops is by using fertilizers. Fertilizing your crops will increase the size of your crops. If you fertilize your squares enough, they will grow into a large crop that is worth more than four smaller ones. You can also harvest wild crops in the wilderness for additional cash.
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Atomicrops is an action-packed roguelite farming simulator. In this game, you must survive as a farmer in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. The game is full of interesting challenges, including farming, marrying townspeople, and fending off mutant creatures. To boost your farming productivity, you should consider using cheats for Atomicrops.
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Atomicrops is an action-packed roguelite where you must survive as a farmer in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. You must collect and use resources to grow crops, romance townspeople, and kill mutant creatures. To help you with your farming, you can use cheats and tricks.
Farming is the most important part of Atomicrops, and you can use several strategies to maximize your earnings. The most common and effective method is to plant twox2 squares of the same type of seed. When these are fertilized, they will grow into one extra-large crop. This will earn you more money than four smaller crops. Additionally, you can harvest wild crops in the wilderness and use them as a source of extra money. | agronomy |
http://greencommunitiescanada.org/about-us/board-of-directors/stephanie-crocker/ | 2017-05-28T04:42:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463609598.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20170528043426-20170528063426-00510.warc.gz | 0.95515 | 271 | CC-MAIN-2017-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-22__0__140038572 | en | Appointed to the Green Communities Canada Board of Directors, 2014.
Stephanie has a passion for bringing people together for community action and holds a BSc degree in Anthropology. Stephanie has been working in the charitable sector for health and environmental causes for 11 years. Since September 2004, Stephanie has engaged community environmental organizations in Peel Region to help build capacity in communities for environmental change. In this role, she also developed a keen ability to hear youth concerns around environmental issues and co-founded the Peel Environmental Youth Alliance (PEYA), with a local secondary school student. As PEYA gained momentum in Peel Region as a project supported by EcoSource, Stephanie began looking more deeply at the youth-adult relationships a the heart of the PEYA-EcoSource collaboration and shared these challenges and successes across the province through the Environmental Youth-Adult Partnerships Project. Stephanie utilized this experience in youth engagement as well as consensus building with multistakeholder groups in projects increasing local and healthy foods in Ontario cafeterias.
Now as Executive Director at EcoSource, Stephanie is thrilled to support the community building and environmental responsibility generated by EcoSource programs in local food, community gardening and urban agriculture, waste reduction, youth leadership and adult environmental education.
At home, Stephanie relishes growing her own humble food garden and building a brand new family with her first baby. | agronomy |
https://www.lizpotter.co.uk/everyone-can-grow-their-own-garden-just-follow-natures-lead/ | 2024-02-27T10:58:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474674.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227085429-20240227115429-00375.warc.gz | 0.95078 | 2,264 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__1822163 | en | Carol Klein is the RHS Iconic Horticultural Hero for 2023, and will celebrate with an exciting new show garden at Hampton Court in July. She spoke to Liz Potter about her plans for the garden
How do you feel about being an ‘Iconic Horticultural Hero’?
It makes me giggle – I’m a bit embarrassed. I’m not sure about the ‘Iconic’ part but I won’t disagree with the ‘horticultural’ bit! The same thing happened when I got the VMH in 2018 – it’s a very nice feeling, very flattering.
It means you get to create a show garden at Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival this July… Have you made one before?
Although I’ve created a couple of hundred exhibits at RHS flower shows over the years (1990-2006) and won six gold medals at Chelsea, I’ve only ever made one show garden. That was back in 1999, on Main Avenue, for Channel 4. It was called 21 Century Street: a celebration of gardens and plants, showing that everyone can grow their own garden. We wanted to convey that gardening is a process rather than an end product, and it was full of attainable, sustainable ideas for a small garden in the new millennium.
What was that garden like?
It tied in with my six-part Channel 4 series, Wild About the Garden, and we created a programme about making it, called Wild About Chelsea. The show garden was surrounded by a native hedge and its powerhouse was a greenhouse. There were compost bins under the staging, giving off carbon dioxide to help the seedlings grow. It had white dianthus at nose level planted in land drains, and there was a table and raised beds made from recycled London stock bricks with a curved oak edge to sit on, and a table with a herb bed planted in the middle.
That was almost 25 years ago but those sustainability ideas are just as relevant today – perhaps even more so.
Was it a success?
We got a silver medal and I was really happy with that. The main thing for me was that the public loved it and could relate to it. It was what they wanted to see. I also liked the fact it was re-sited after Chelsea to a location in Penge for the NSPCC; I’m hoping to have this year’s Hampton Court garden re-sited too.
The ‘grow your own plants’ ethos will be behind this year’s garden too, although on a much bigger scale, about double the size, on a site near Ditton Gate, with the water and the Palace in the background.
What are the key messages you want to get across at Hampton Court this year?
I want to encourage everyone to grow their own plants. It’ll be inspirational rather than aspirational, and packed with ideas people can put into practice whether they’ve got a garden, a balcony or part of a community garden. It’s vital that it appeals to and helps everybody.
I want visitors to ask themselves ‘which of these plants could I grow in my own garden?’ And, ‘could I propagate them myself?’ There’ll be a greenhouse just outside the garden, where I’ll be talking to people about how to propagate plants. I want to be on site as much as I can during the show, so I can talk to all the visitors. Gardening can be a very solitary activity, so one of the nice things about flower shows is the chance to meet fellow gardeners and discuss our shared love of plants.
What will the garden look like?
It’s going to reflect my own style of gardening by following nature’s rules, taking inspiration from what works in the wild. It’s all about going with the flow – looking at what you’ve got in terms of site and soil and asking yourself what’s going to enjoy living there? I love the idea of looking to nature; whatever else you plan to do in a garden, you can’t break nature’s rules. I also hope the garden is aesthetically really beautiful.
How will you organise the space?
The garden will be divided into six main habitats: wetland, woodland, hedgerow, meadow, exposed mountain and seaside, plus a large vegetable patch. My first challenge will be to try and make all these very different spaces look like one cohesive whole. It’s got to flow from one area to the next.
The garden itself will be a long oval, with a curving path that leads from one end to the other. Entering from the left you’ll come to a sunken boggy wetland, then a slightly raised woodland bit with birch and Italian alder trees and a native hedgerow boundary. In real life, it would be a properly laid hedge, bending the stems near ground level, which encourages them to produce new growth from the base. Anyone can do it, even in a very small space, using bareroot whips of, say, 10 different native species – and it costs about the same as a couple of fence panels.
Will there be waves of perennials too?
From the hedge to the exit there’ll be a meadow, using a mix of herbaceous perennials and grasses that I would typically use in my own garden at Glebe Cottage. There’ll be three deep borders and a path leading to an oval seating area, surrounded by taller plants for a sense of intimacy, and a table with an inset herb planter.
Walking back the opposite way you’ll see the exposed ‘mountain’ zone, which merges into the seaside garden, where I’ll be planting into gravel, rather than sand.
In the middle there’s a large vegetable garden, with an example of ‘three sisters’ planting, using sweetcorn ‘Swift’, climbing bean ‘Blauhilde’ and a ‘Uchiki Kuri’ squash.
Sounds like a big garden to build from scratch!
It’s an incredibly short time to produce a garden of this size and scale. Normally show garden designers have a whole year and a half – so I’ve got to pull my finger out! Obviously I’m going to need help. I’m talking to Cleve West and Mark Gregory and his team, and I’m hoping to involve some young aspiring gardeners from RHS Gardens Rosemoor and Bridgewater, and perhaps the Alpine Garden Society too. I want to grow as many of the plants as I can myself and use homegrown specimens from good British nurseries.
Have you always grown your own plants?
I’ve always loved nature, plants and gardening, watching birds and growing flowers. At school I had to choose between studying art or biology, which I found frustrating.
Later, after training to be an art teacher I moved to London, where I had access to a bit of a garden at my landlord’s house in Ladbrook Grove. I applied for a teaching job in North Devon and we moved there, then started a family. I didn’t go back to teaching and instead began growing lots of plants for my garden. Part of our mortgage was designated to replace the house windows, but I bought a greenhouse instead!
It was a friend, a local cheese maker, who suggested that I start selling some of the plants I was propagating, which is how Glebe Cottage Plants came about. I started out selling plants from a market stall in Barnstaple and managed to get a stand at Chelsea Flower Show soon after.
How have the RHS Shows changed in the time you’ve been attending them?
When I first started exhibiting in 1990, people would buy a plant just because they liked the look of it, without worrying about whether it would grow in their own garden or not. Nowadays, they’re much better informed and more inquisitive – wanting to know the provenance of each plant and what conditions it needs to thrive.
People flock to see your talks at RHS shows. Why do you think you connect so well with gardeners?
I don’t really know. My ideas about gardening with nature just seem to reflect the way most people like to garden. And perhaps they want to listen to me because I’m good at talking?! I can put an idea across and I hope that I enthuse people: for me, there’s no point otherwise. I’m hoping that this Hampton Court show garden will do just that.
- Boggy wetland: in these damp conditions, leafy gunnera, rodgersia and royal fern Osmunda regalis will provide a foil for flowers of Iris pseudacorus, astilbe ‘Professor Van der Weilen’, geums and Primula florindae
- Woodland shade: Italian alder (Alnus cordata), silver birch and Styrax japonicus trees will likely feature. Underplanting will include shade-loving Geranium nodosum ‘Dark Heart’, Amsonia, Hosta ‘Halcyon’ and white foxgloves
- Hedgerow: This serves as a wildlife-friendly boundary between woodland and meadow areas, incorporating multiple native species such as hazel, hawthorn, oak, guelder rose, holly and beech side by side
- Meadow: Perennials and grasses create waves of movement and colour. Look out for Astrantia major ‘Glebe Cottage Crimson’ among geraniums, campanulas, salvias and phlox, with Miscanthus ‘Pink Flamingo’ and pennisetums
- Moor and mountain: plants for exposed spaces include fragrant dianthus spp, Erigeron karvinskianus daisies, gypsophila, saxifrage and Verbascum for height
- Seaside: drought plants feature here, including Agapanthus, erysimums ‘Bowles’s Mauve’ and ‘Jacob’s Jacket’, as well as silver-leaved stachys, artemisias, santolina and Lavandula angustifolia
- Veg patch: Obelisks of sweet pea ‘Cupani’ will create a cut flower element, alongside carrots and cabbages, plus the three sisters – squash ‘Uchiki Kiri’, sweetcorn ‘Swift’ and climbing bean ‘Blauhilde’
This feature originally apeared in The Garden April 2023 | agronomy |
http://www.southhaven.org/event-details.cfm?rowID=B080F46F284A8FDC92F7050C4EB7E923 | 2017-12-13T19:03:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948530668.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20171213182224-20171213202224-00277.warc.gz | 0.832058 | 119 | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__132624669 | en | Cranberry Harvest Day
A popular event on our farm is our Cranberry Harvest Day. Once a year we open up our fields so that we can share the beauty of our cranberry harvest with the public. Take a hay ride out to our Cranberry Bogs where you can watch us harvest a sea of red, ripe cranberries! Also, shop our Market for Fresh Cranberries and Baked Goods!
Store Hours 9am-5pm
Tour Hours 10am-4pm
Children 12 & under $3
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https://missionupreach.org/2021/09/09/we-are-now-processing-chickens/ | 2024-02-24T10:29:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474526.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20240224080616-20240224110616-00049.warc.gz | 0.978278 | 188 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__59144175 | en | 09 Sep We Are Now Processing Chickens!
Update by Erik Estrada
The chicken processing plant located at The Moses Project started its trials on August 16th, 2021. During the trials, the team was able to identify critical points along the process as well as things that could be modified to improve the efficiency. We started by harvesting 2000 birds from the chicken production unit. The next steps included: calibration of the machinery, learning-by-doing process of the collaborators, and quality control and process improvements. The team was able to process around 9,400 lbs of chicken. The execution was outstanding, and we are hoping to start the processing plant at its fullest on the next harvest in October. We are going to continue the improvement of our presentations, sensory analysis, and acceptance of the product so we can become one of the leading brands in Western Honduras. This is all due to God who led the journey with His perfect timing. | agronomy |
https://jollyfarms.wordpress.com/ | 2016-10-20T19:32:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988717783.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183837-00073-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.968301 | 361 | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-44__0__16950294 | en | Our farming strategy is based on a soil building principal called “Management Intensive Grazing” (MIG). Instead of turning our cows onto all the pasture at once we fence off a portion and let them eat that then move them off and fence the chickens on that portion. After about three or four days the chickens get moved off and that portion of pasture gets a rest while it grows again. In the meanwhile the cows and chickens are moving on to new fresh pasture.
There are many benefits to this kind of strategy, one is the cows and chickens always have a fresh salad bar to enjoy rather than the same thing they had been trying to avoid for various reasons whether because of it being tainted from their own droppings or being overripe or having been trampled down or whatever.
Another benefit is the soil gets built up without having to do all the intrusive commercial sprays and fertilizers, which in turn is more earthworm friendly also beneficial for soil building. Neither are we contributing to the commercial spray and fertilizer run-off in our streams and rivers with this kind of strategy.
At this time I want to thank you for considering to partner with us in this earth/soil- friendly production of food, where you/we are no longer a detriment to the land but actually an aid to healing the land.
We pride ourselves in home made, naturally grown meats. Nutrition, health and respect for the earth are what drive us to make wholesome products available and affordable to others.
We currently sell beef, poultry, fresh eggs, pork and turkey. All of our products are raised on pasture. See our page links above for more details.
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https://greenweightlosss.com/andy-boy-a-legacy-of-fresh-produce-and-innovation/ | 2024-02-23T13:40:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474412.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223121413-20240223151413-00405.warc.gz | 0.954093 | 533 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__205138465 | en | Andy Boy https://greenelly.com/brand/andy-boy/, a name synonymous with fresh produce, has established itself as a leader in the agricultural industry. Known for its high-quality vegetables and innovative farming techniques, Andy Boy has a rich history and a commitment to excellence that continues to resonate with consumers and retailers alike.
A Century of Agricultural Excellence
Founded over a century ago, Andy Boy has its roots deeply embedded in agricultural tradition. The brand started with a focus on lettuce and has since expanded its portfolio to include a variety of fresh vegetables, showcasing a commitment to quality and freshness that has spanned generations.
Pioneering in Produce
Andy Boy is credited with pioneering several practices in the farming industry. Notably, the brand was one of the first to adopt drip irrigation techniques, enhancing water conservation and efficiency in crop production. This innovative spirit has been a hallmark of the brand throughout its history.
A Diverse Range of Fresh Vegetables
The brand’s product range includes a variety of lettuces, broccoli rabe (often associated directly with the Andy Boy label), cauliflower, and more. Their produce is known for its freshness, quality, and taste, making Andy Boy a trusted name in kitchens across the country.
Commitment to Sustainable Farming
Sustainability is a key focus for Andy Boy. The brand is committed to environmentally friendly farming practices, including water conservation, reduced pesticide use, and implementing integrated pest management systems. These efforts reflect a responsibility towards the planet and future generations.
Health and Nutrition
Andy Boy’s vegetables are not just fresh; they’re also packed with nutrients. The brand promotes the health benefits of its produce, aligning with growing consumer awareness about the importance of a healthy diet. They often provide recipes and tips for incorporating their vegetables into everyday meals.
Educational and Community Initiatives
The brand extends its influence beyond farming. Andy Boy is involved in various educational and community programs, emphasizing the importance of agriculture and healthy eating. This engagement demonstrates their dedication to not just selling produce, but also enriching communities.
A Trusted Name in Produce
Andy Boy has earned trust and loyalty from consumers and retailers alike. Their commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability has made them a staple in the produce industry, continuing to set standards in agricultural practices and healthy eating.
Andy Boy’s legacy in the world of fresh produce is marked by a century of innovation, quality, and a deep understanding of agriculture. As they continue to grow and evolve, their commitment to delivering fresh, nutritious vegetables remains at the core of their mission. | agronomy |
https://aquaponicsproject.wordpress.com/2011/01/ | 2018-06-20T11:41:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267863518.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20180620104904-20180620124904-00171.warc.gz | 0.970122 | 523 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__103139903 | en | Wow. It’s been a while since I posted on here. Been reeeally busy with work. Fun things are happening with the unit.
Wow. some of them are frigin huge. It’s really an array of sizes because weeks ago the small ones weren’t pulled out to allow all the nutrients to go to the bigger ones. Still, pretty cool. I’ve pulled a few of them and they taste very strong. Like tangy as hell. Pretty cool.
Kind of weird, cause the garlic I planted at the beginning (11/17/10, 11 Weeks ago) has kind of ended up with dried up tips at the top. I’m told that just means the garlic roots are going deeper or something so it’s a good thing, but as you can see from this photo, the late harvest garlic (planted 12/11/10, 7 weeks ago) is actually taller now than the original garlic. IDK what’s going on with that, but it’s cool.
Since half of the radishes had to be harvested, and the garlic is growing so well, I decided to go ahead and plant more of the garlic in place of the radishes. In a week or so I’ll probably pull the radishes and replace them with Garlic too.
Solar Powered Water Heater
I picked up the refrigerator coil from my grandparents house this weekend, which gives me the last main part of the solar-powered water heater that I need to really get the ball rolling.
I took the aluminum cans that my family has been saving for me and attached them in the wood box with the left over caulk I had from fixing the fish tank a week ago. Then I spray painted it with two coats of black spray paint to absorb the heat better once it’s installed..
I bent the coils so now they are flat. All that is needed is to get the right fitting and try it out. This part I’m assuming would take the longest to make sure it worked. Unfortunately, the weather has turned rainy this weekend so it’ll have to wait. I’m not terribly interested in trying to get it all hooked up in the rain as it could take a couple trips to the store and reducing fasteners, etc.
Hope to be back up with a new post next weekend, as the following two weekends after that are kind of spoken for with trips and Ficken Esquire coming to the city. LAWYERED! | agronomy |
https://www.diffulpump.com/n1831493/DIFFUL-SOLAR-PUMP-Sudanese-Customers'-Reference-to-Solar-Submersible-Pumps.htm | 2019-10-17T14:04:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986675316.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20191017122657-20191017150157-00369.warc.gz | 0.939694 | 372 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__53790110 | en | The Republic of Sudan (Arabic: جمهورية السودان), referred to as Sudan, is located in the northeastern part of Africa, the Red Sea coast, at the eastern end of the Sahara Desert.
The Sudan has a single economic structure, mainly based on agriculture and animal husbandry, and is highly dependent on nature and foreign aid.
The land area of Sudan is 1,886,068 square kilometers. Due to the large land area and insufficient power development, there are significant restrictions on the agriculture and animal husbandry in Sudan. DIFFUL solar pumps use solar to extract water for agriculture and animal husbandry.Therefore, DIFFUL solar water pumps have a large market in Sudan. At present,DIFFUL solar water pumps have already had many customers in Sudan and helped them solve the problem of water supply difficulties.
A Sudanese customer purchased the DIFFUL solar submersible pump. Water is extracted from the well to irrigate his crops. What he bought was a 4-inch plastic impeller submersible solar pump. The solar pump has a power of 1300 W, a voltage of 110 V, a maximum head reach of 58 M, and a maximum of 9 cubic meters of water per hour. After the customer installed the pump,send us a photo and let us see his lovely vegetable garden. The Sudanese customer said that the DIFFUL solar submersible pump he purchased was operating very well. Now he has become very convenient to irrigate crops, and he is very satisfied with the DIFFUL solar pump.
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https://lightlinesdaily.com/nmms-biology/ | 2023-06-06T22:29:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224653183.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20230606214755-20230607004755-00030.warc.gz | 0.929809 | 721 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__255314839 | en | Biology – Agriculture – Main points
- Till 10,000 B C people were nomadic. They were wandering in groups from place to place in search of food and shelter. They ate raw fruits and vegetables for food. Later, they could cultivate land and produce rice, wheat and other food crops. Thus was born ‘Agriculture.‘
- India is an agricultural country. In order to provide food to our growing population, we need to adopt certain agricultural practices.
- Kharif, Rabi, Zayed etc are the three categories of crops are grown:
-Kharif crops – The crops which are sown in the rainy season (i.e., from June to September) are called Kharif crops. Eg: Paddy, maize, soyabean, groundnut, cotton etc
-Rabi crops – The crops grown in winter season (i.e., from October to March) are called rabi crops.
-Zayed crops – The crops grown in winter season are called zayed crops. Fruits and vegetables are cultivated from this season.
Cultivation of crops involves several activities that soil preparation, sowing, adding manure and fertilizers, irrigation, protection from weeds etc.
- Soil preparation : The preparation of soil is the first step before growing a crop. This allows the roots to penetrate deep into the soil. The loose soil allows the roots to breathe easily even when they go deep into the soil.
- Sowing : Sowing of seeds at appropriate depths and distances gives good yield. Good variety of seeds are sown after selection of healthy seeds. Sowing is done by seed drills. Now a days the seed drill is used for sowing with the help of tractors. This too sows the seeds uniformly at proper distances and depths.
- Adding manure and fertilizers : Farmers have to add manure to the fields to replenish the soil with nutrients.
- Rotation of crops : The cultivation of different crops one after the other in the same fields during different seasons of a year is called rotation of crops. In rotation of crops, leguminous crops are grown alternately with non-leguminous cereal crops.
- Mixed cropping : The practice of growing varied crops in a mixed fashion in the same field is term mixed cropping.
- Group farming : Group farming was aimed at increasing production by decreasing the cost of production.
- Besides the natural methods of vegetative propagation, several artificial methods of plant propagation are also used. These methods include grafting, layering, cutting hybridization and tissue culture technique.
1) The crop which sown in the rainy season:
- a) Rabi b) Zayed c) Kharif d) None of these Ans: c) Kharif
2) Which among the following is a Kharif crop:
- a) Corn b) Mustard c)Wheat d) Apple Ans: a) Corn
3) The crops grown in winter season is :
- a) Zayed b) Rabi c) Kharif d) None of these Ans: b) Rabi
4) An example for Rabi crop:
- a) Ground nut b) Cotton c) Rice d) Wheat Ans: c) Rice
5) The tool which sows the seeds uniformly at proper distances and depths:
- a) Tractor b) Combine harvestor c) Seed drill
- d) Winnowing machine Ans: c) Seed drill | agronomy |
https://www.jaymarchomes.com/articles/how-to-prep-your-lawn-for-summertime/ | 2023-12-09T14:12:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100912.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209134916-20231209164916-00299.warc.gz | 0.934298 | 697 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__81522149 | en | The transition from winter to spring can be rough, but your lawn doesn’t have to be. This process requires a few tools, but they will come in handy season after season. To ensure your lawn is prepped for the summer, complete these steps as soon as the spring season hits!
What you’ll need to prepare the lawn for summer:
- A thatcher
- An aerator
- Fertilizer (a starter fertilizer if your lawn is new)
- Fertilizer spreader
- Sand (we used tube sand)
- Grass seed
- Spot shaker
- Observe what your lawn looks like. If there are a lot of fallen leaves, pinecones, or dead grass clippings, those are nitrogen-based products that won’t allow the new seeds to sprout. If so, rake your lawn before beginning the next steps.
- Thatch your grass. This is as simple as pulling up all the dead grass and loosening the soil. It might look like you’re beating up the yard, but it’s just getting that dead grass out of there, breaking in some space for the seed to sprout, and creating a little variation so the seed and sand can get underneath the dirt.
- Aerate the soil. This process is very easy and basically creates plugs and gaps in the soil. It gives a place for the roots to breathe, as well as for water to recess and get away from the grass so that it’s not soaking it. It’s as simple as punching the holes into the grass! Pro tip: Be sure to do this step with your entire yard.
- Fertilize your lawn. Be sure to do this before adding the sand and seed because if it is placed on top of the seed, it can risk burning it up. Check the back of the fertilizer bag for instructions on what setting to use based on the device you are spreading it with. Pro tip: If you have a young lawn, always use a starter fertilizer. Don’t get fancy. This won’t burn up your lawn, it’s just going to feed it.
- Add the sand and seed. Mix 1 part seed with 8-10 parts sand and mix thoroughly. The type of sand you use doesn’t matter too much (we used tube sand in our video), you just need something that water can drain through effectively. If you put too much seed in, that’s not a problem; if you put too little seed, the lawn might be a bit patchy, but it’ll still be okay. This step is also where the aerating comes into play. Add the mixture of sand and seed into a spot shaker and use the shaker to toss the mixture into the plugs that you’ve pulled out with the aerator. It’ll give a nice little space for the water to seep through!
It’s hard not to complicate our lawns, however it can thrive with just a little love, food and maintenance. If you follow these steps, you’ll be on track for a beautiful, healthy yard in the summer! To see this process in motion, watch our video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CcTxqd9ldnY/ | agronomy |
https://7pine.com/things-to-do-to-prepare-your-lawn-for-summer/ | 2021-10-18T13:37:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585203.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20211018124412-20211018154412-00448.warc.gz | 0.9623 | 847 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__267981809 | en | Summer is right around the corner — and that means hot weather, long days outside and of course, lush green grass! Following are a few tips to make sure that your lawn is in tip-top shape so it can endure the heat that’s soon to come.
Start now: Ideally, you should start preparing your lawn for summer as soon as possible. The earlier you start your preparations, the better off your lawn is going to be. If you wait too long to prepare your yard, you may very likely end up with dead grass because it cannot withstand the high temperatures.
Grass Height: One way to make sure your lawn looks its best in the summer is to increase the height of its grass. If you allow your lawn to be 25-50% higher during the warmer summer months, the roots of the grass will dig deeper into the ground.
In addition, this extra height on the grass blades provides a shade for the soil, which works to promote the overall healthiness of your lawn. With this in mind, make sure that when you are mowing the lawn, you never remove more than one third of the total blades of grass. This may mean that you need to mow more often than your normally would.
Watering: One of the key ways to make sure that your lawn stays lush and green is to keep it thoroughly watered. If you have the benefit of being able to water the lawn at any time, then you should water it when the sun is down. To be specific, the prime times for watering are in the morning hours and after sunset because these are the coolest times of the day, which in turn helps the roots absorb as much water as possible, deep into the soil.
If you don’t have the benefit of being able to water at your own volition, then make sure you at least try to take advantage of these time slots. If you know you can only water one day per week, then try to examine your lawn the day before that. By doing this, you will be able to identify problem areas on your lawn that may need a little bit of extra watering. Needless to say, be sure to prioritize these areas during your watering periods.
If you do not notice any problem areas, prioritize your watering by making sure the most-viewed areas of your lawn get the most water. If your lawn is very large and manually placing your sprinkler sounds like an incredibly daunting task, consider installing a sprinkler system in your yard. You can install the system yourself or hire a professional to help with the job. Either way, while it may cost you a bit more money to install a sprinkler system, it will save you a good amount of time in the long run.
Aeration: At the end of the summer, you should prepare your lawn for the cooler weather. One task that is often overlooked in this regard is aerating your lawn. Aeration seems relatively simple, but it is important to make sure that nutrients and water can absorb deeply into the roots of the lawn. You can choose to aerate your lawn on your own using an aeration machine, or hire a professional to do the job for you.
If you choose to tackle the job yourself, you can rent either a manual or power machine to do the job. If your lawn is relatively large, a power machine may be the way to go to help cut down on time. This is the best time to aerate your lawn, so do not skip out on this very important step.
Fix Problems: If, at the end of summer, you find some bald spots in the yard, then you’re in luck because this is the best time to treat and fix them. One way to do this is to purchase an all-in-one lawn repair mixture, which typically includes a fertilizer and grass seed. Spreading this mixture on your lawn will help new grass grow so your lawn will look brand new by next spring.
Written by Mike West, owner of WestCo Grounds Maintenance. WestCo provides the best solutions to lawn care Jefferson City MO has to offer. They also specialize in irrigation and lawn sprinkler service. | agronomy |
https://thegbi.org/about-gbi/press-room/article/price-choppers-market-32-reinvents-sustainability | 2023-01-29T10:26:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499710.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20230129080341-20230129110341-00210.warc.gz | 0.925372 | 403 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__137494847 | en | This article is posted here from the May 2016 Produce Business magazine.
Price Chopper’s first rebranding in 40 years resonates in a modern, fresh store concept. The Golub family-owned, 137-store chain headquartered in Schenectady, NY, introduces Market 32 — where sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) overtly and tacitly ground the foundation.
Embraced by company-wide stakeholders, this foundation rises through the fresh produce department, revitalizes and reinvents the supply chain across a wider sphere — from innovative local farm sourcing networks and smart environmental footprints to ambitious food waste reduction and food recovery partnerships to elevate communities. The $300 million chainwide conversion plan will span across the company’s six-state territories.
Market 32’s not-so-obvious nomenclature of a retailer is inspired by Price Chopper’s founding in 1932. In fact, of the “32 Reasons to Love Market 32,” which are teasingly promoted in wall signage for consumers to spot throughout the store, reason No. 1 is, “Your Community Partner”; and No. 2 is, “We’re at Home with Local.” Fresh produce indubitably plays a winning hand in that ranking, explains Rick Reed, vice president produce and floral merchandising, and a mastermind in pursuing innovative programs with a dedicated team. In its enterprise to bolster GAP-certified, locally grown produce offerings, the chain embarked on a groundbreaking system of local farm sourcing hubs, which converge and fan out through its centralized distribution infrastructure.
Until now, the inventive scheme incubated under the industry’s radar, explains Reed. However, the industry implications for food safety and locally grown sourcing integration — if replicated as a model nationally — could be transformative. Reed says he is not concerned about losing the competitive edge in its...
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http://alexisjfbxs.blog2learn.com/10865291/not-known-facts-about-sanford-fl-lawn-irrigation-companies-reviews | 2018-12-11T13:38:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376823621.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20181211125831-20181211151331-00251.warc.gz | 0.94236 | 971 | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__187720660 | en | Sanford FL, just like all towns and cities in FL need to have landscaping irrigation repair on its sprinkler system systems. The concerns are sandy soil along with a incredibly hot local climate. Also the long term state sprinkling regulations, and you're simply left with a problematic task. These types of issues help to make protecting your sprinkler system in excellent condition essential. Operating your lawn sprinklers for the right amount of time is vital, in addition to utilizing the suitable sprinklers for the right situation. Keeping up your in ground irrigation is key even when you got the very first guidelines right. Inspecting thelawn irrigation while they are running is the starting point in managing to keep your system effective. Adjoining in ground sprinkler heads have to generate a spray of water completely in between each other. This deficiency of matched distribution usually brings about dead places in the yard. To avoid areas of dead, dried up sod, you simply must find out how equal the employment of water is over your sod. Gear driven rotator heads at times wear out and quit turning. Investigate every head to confirm it still functions.
Any time you are reviewing spray zones, focus on the lawn sprinkler head efficiency. Widespread situations are blocked nozzles and heads will not go down. A large amount of water can be thrown away by these heads when the irrigation head gets broken because of pushing up out of the grass. One more style of water dispersal method is trickle sprinklers. This can be emitters on piping or minimal amount micro sprays. Both ought to be viewed closely to make sure if they're sprinkling appropriately. Virtually all Florida counties at this time demand new structures to employ drip in ground sprinklers for zones that have no lawn. For how long the completely different different kinds of irrigation heads run for is the very last thing we should confirm. Lawn sprinkler clock operating times need to be checked as our closing factor. Integrating different kinds of sprinklers on a single area is usually a detrimental look at these guys strategy as they all disperse moisture at assorted speeds. There are approx . run periods utilized in each version of lawn sprinkler nevertheless these really should be adjusted for the individual neighborhood. Spray heads must function for twenty five minutes and the rotors for around 60 minutes. 60 minutes is known as a bare minimum run period for minimal amount and drip sprinklers . Excluding new landscapes, the trickle landscaping sprinklers can continue to be off right until times during dry weather. Investigating your in ground sprinkler system once per month might provide help to save much on water rates and preserve your yard in excellent condition.
‘Consistent servicing is a persistent concern for sprinkler systems. Because of the very hot super-fast reply temperature conditions, plants in FL ought to be watered twelve months annually. Sprinkler components do not survive long-term because of these high use environments. Every early Spring is a popular time to explore how well the sprinklers are functioning. Sprinkler take a look at this site run times are the initial thing to examine. Do not assume all irrigation heads have got to run for the similar stretch of time. Unique landscape irrigation heads throw varying amounts of gallons per minute and this is a key fact to comprehend. The areas which you irrigate really look at these guys needs to be divided up depending on the GPM of your irrigation devices. The following thing to find is impaired water lines. It can hit you up for a small fortune and fritter away a large amount of water. Amongst probably the mos crucial steps in designing a appropriate irrigation system is and starts with irrigation head layout. All of the landscape sprinkler heads need to be correctly and carefully placed to be able to reach what’s recognized inside the irrigation professional globe as equal precipitation. Matched watering essentially means reaching even watering throughout the yardlandscape. You do not want under-watered places as well as you also don’t want saturated locations. You will find numerous factors which go into planning and carrying
out your irrigation head source structure. You have to consider issues like kind of turf, land type light and dark locations, measurements and shape of the lawn, together with the time you’ll most likely be irrigating. From all of the many years of my very own experience I’ve found that matched or even precipitation is fundamental for maintaining a superb back garden, but you have some room for error when coping with flower beds. An overwatered or underwatered spot will reveal much easier on a back garden then in a flower bed. I find the primary reason behind this is the variations within the system between bushes and turf.Of course sprinkler head design and style is merely a percentage of a suitable landscaping sprinkler method pattern, however a particularly critical one. | agronomy |
https://www.ecopowerliberia.com/biodigeters | 2021-11-29T14:25:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964358774.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20211129134323-20211129164323-00240.warc.gz | 0.897689 | 98 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__196387756 | en | Anaerobic Biodigesters for biogas production
Production of biogas from a number of waste sources including food, pigs, cow, chicken, and human. Grasses and a number of agricultural byproducts can be used as raw materials for the production of methane gas. Methane gas is used as fuel for cookstoves, hot water and lighting systems, including biogas generators. Click on the image below to get more information. | agronomy |
http://flowershopsanantonio.net/ | 2018-09-22T00:02:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267157574.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20180921225800-20180922010200-00402.warc.gz | 0.952345 | 663 | CC-MAIN-2018-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__87221610 | en | |Organic Flower Beds Can Reduce The Weeds In Your Garden|
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When you are concerned about chemicals in the garden, you may want to use natural or organic gardening techniques. Organic gardening can actually produce some great flowers and plants. It shows that you care about taking care of your part to create healthy plants and you want them to thrive without artificial fertilizers. Like any other abilities you may have, there is constantly room for improvement. Try making your organic yard a beautiful shade yard. You will be happy to discover that gardens are very low upkeep. They don't need much watering, and not much work or time. This will trigger slower plant development, however on the bright side that suggests less weeds.
Natural Mulch Reduces Weeds
If your soil has high alkaline quantities, blend some used coffee grounds into it. The coffee grounds supply an extremely low-cost way to include acid back into the dirt. This option will certainly allow your veggies and greenery to truly grow. Add mulch to your soil to improve its health. A layer of mulch can secure the soil underneath it. Mulch will ensure your soil stays at a perfect temperature and safeguards your roots. It will certainly likewise stop the soil drying out too much in hot sunshine, and in addition helps minimize any weed control. Although there will still be bugs, your plants will certainly not be affected as much as before, and there will be fewer weeds sprouting up.
The ambient temperate of a space with live flowers ought to be kept in between 60-75 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the daylight hours. These temperature levels are the best in order to efficiently grow. If you do not desire you house to be actually warm during the cold period, you can utilize a heat lamp to keep your plants warm enough. If conditions turn severe, transfer your favorite plants inside your home to rescue them from the winter. You might want to transplant your most beautiful or expensive ones. Dig the plant up without damaging the roots and position them into a large enough pot.
Make certain to know when and the best ways to provide water for the flowers in your organic bed. Rather than sprinklers, utilizing a soaker hose for this purpose is recommended for efficiency, and also it is best if you water your yard early in the morning. Water plants with some rainwater to be more environmentally friendly. Use rain gutters and rain barrels or buckets to trap rainwater to use it to hydrate your plants. Rainwater is more beneficial for plants as it does not have the chemicals that are always added at water treatment plants to make water safe to drink. Utilizing a barrel or any sort of container to collect any quantity of rainwater not only saves you money on your water costs on a monthly basis, but also makes the best use of our increasingly scarce natural resources. This is a terrific alternative to spending your cash and makes your yard much more natural.
You now have the info, the devices, and the needed skills to use what you've just checked out to grow a wonderful organic flower garden. This compilation of tips was made to assist you get more organic gardening knowledge. Now, you can apply this new information to make your natural yard function better and end up being a more enjoyable and relaxing pastime. | agronomy |
http://www.dickinson.k-state.edu/community-garden/ | 2017-08-19T15:04:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886105455.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20170819143637-20170819163637-00392.warc.gz | 0.93675 | 83 | CC-MAIN-2017-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-34__0__240136492 | en | Abilene Community Garden is located on the East side of Eisenhower Park in Abilene, KS. The garden is host to 15 community gardeners who grow all kinds of produce. Feel free to walk the garden paths and see what and how things are growing.
Update Spring 2017: We currently have all of our garden plots filled. Please call the Dickinson extension office to get your name on the waiting list. | agronomy |
https://www.prieler.at/en/product/blaufraenkisch-marienthal-2019-2/ | 2024-02-28T13:24:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474715.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228112121-20240228142121-00737.warc.gz | 0.93689 | 243 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__197873863 | en | Ried MARIENTHAL Blaufränkisch 2020 BIO
Quality wine; 0,75 litre; contains sulphites
You know the story of Marienthal and its legendary Blaufränkisch. What you might not know is that we have also had Blaufränkisch vines in the vineyard for three decades - namely where the chalk plateau slopes slightly towards Oggau. However, my father had to replant his part of the vineyard at that time, and since it is not possible to reproduce the potential of the vineyard with young vines, he and later my sister and I waited until 2011. Since then, there is our Blaufränkisch Marienthal. Clear as a bell, with aromas in which you can find forest soil and sour cherries, pepper and a fine minerality. And in which acidity, strength, tannin and fruit sweetness slowly adjust to each other and pave the way for a long future.
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|Fermented in closed tank, the mash was only submerged. Maceration time: 4 weeks, 26 months maturation in large wooden barrels. | agronomy |
https://www.herts-iq.co.uk/members/pherosyn-ltd/ | 2024-04-24T07:00:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819067.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424045636-20240424075636-00303.warc.gz | 0.913904 | 174 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__135130887 | en | PheroSyn develop and supply new types of insect pest pheromones for smarter and more sustainable pest management.
Our mission is to scale-up the production of high-value, not currently available insect pheromones and supply them into the agribusiness sector where they will be deployed to protect crops, incorporate a smarter use of pesticides and to help mitigate climate change.
By targeting specific pest species, our pheromones will improve the efficiency of pest management. Pheromone lure packages can be supplied to companies that integrate them into their trap designs within the agribusiness sector, supplying the complete system to farmers and growers.
We are a ‘one stop shop’ for custom development and volume supply of difficult to obtain insect pheromones and we are always looking to expand our product portfolio towards commercially driven targets. | agronomy |
https://rumin8.com/technology/ | 2024-02-23T20:27:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474445.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223185223-20240223215223-00000.warc.gz | 0.862122 | 175 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__109425939 | en | Technology driven climate
Rumin8’s strength is its expertise from the pharmaceutical industry in reproducing and stabilising otherwise volatile bioactive compounds found in nature.
We are applying our patent-protected technology and proprietary expertise in our mission towards a climate-optimal food system.
Our technology stabilizes the compounds found in certain plants to develop a range of feed supplements that specifically target the methanogenic pathways in livestock rumen.
By reducing ruminant methane, we enable the animal to convert this otherwise lost energy into compounds that can be utilised productively by the animal, resulting in increased animal productivity and creating a compelling value proposition for farmers.
Reproducing the target compound from the plant, rather than mass producing the plant itself, means agriculture, the world’s oldest industry, is providing solutions to address today’s climate challenges. | agronomy |
http://www.excellentwordjournals.org/abstract/sadessa-et-al/ | 2017-08-21T13:43:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886108709.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20170821133645-20170821153645-00681.warc.gz | 0.927606 | 719 | CC-MAIN-2017-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-34__0__270668329 | en | Isolation, characterization and in-vitro screening of Actinobacterial isolates against Enset bacterial wilt pathogen (Xanthomonascampestrispv. musacearum)Original Research Article
Kassahun Sadessa* and Tariku Hunduma
Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research
Ambo Plant Protection Research Center
Corresponding Author Email:[email protected]
Received: September 9, 2016 Accepted: September 25, 2016 Published: September 30, 2016
Enseteventricosum is a perennial herbaceous plant considered as a food security crop in Ethiopia. More than 20% of Ethiopia’s population depends upon Enset for human food, fiber, animal forage, construction materials and medicines. However ,bacterial wilt disease of Enset (Xanthomonascampestrispv. musacearum) is the most important constraint of Enset productions. Even though, some management options have been practiced, yet no recommended effective control measures for Enset bacterial wilt disease are available. Thus, the aim of this study was to isolate, characterize and in-vitro evaluate Actinobacterial isolates as which are sources of antibiotics against Enset bacterial wilt pathogen. A total of 160 soil samples were collected from Toke Kutaye and Ambo districts of West Showa, Ethiopia were used as source material for the isolation of Actinobacteria. The soil samples were serially diluted up to 10-3 following which 0.1ml of serially diluted soil sample suspension was spread over starch casein agar selective medium (SCA) and Actinobacterial isolated. Actinobacteria were characterized morphologically based on colony morphology of the isolates such as on the bases of production of spore mass, the colour of the aerial mycelium (on the surface of agar), color of substrate mycelium color (underside of plate) and production of diffusible pigment. In addition, spore ornamentation was observed by a compound microscope. A total of 53distinct Actinobacteria isolates were recovered from 120 soil samples collected from croplands, forestlands and grazing lands. Actinobacterial isolates (36) showed bactericidal activity against Enset bacterial wilt pathogen in preliminary screening, 28 in dual culture and 18 in cell free suspension. Actinobacterial isolate Dhag-file130-1 was become the superior antagonist isolate followed by Awaro174-2, Awaro176-4,Senkel133-3 and Dhag-file113-2 which were 2, 2, 3 and 4respectively in their sequential order of decreasing of inhibition zone under mean separation against X. campestrispathogen. This study has indicated that Actinobacteria from the study areas have antagonistic activities against the tested pathogen. There can be a good potential for further investigation of bioactive Actinobacterial metabolites for further use from Ethiopian diversified ecology. The Actinobacterial isolates can be used as a component of integrated disease management after proofed and formulation of in-vivo assay. There is need to study the antagonistic properties of the isolates against other plant pathogens. In addition, the study should be extended to molecular based identification of the isolates and an in-depth structural analysis of their antibiotic compounds.
Actinobacteria, Isolation, Characterization, Enset, Screening, Xanthomonascampestris | agronomy |
https://www.laconjuradeelescorial.com/case-study-my-experience-with-growing/ | 2019-08-25T00:07:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027322160.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20190825000550-20190825022550-00332.warc.gz | 0.960361 | 474 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__185151934 | en | For weed smokers, it is a dream to always have a constant supply of weed whether you have money or not. This is why growing your own is highly recommended. Even so, it is not that simple especially if you want to grow it indoors. This should not make you want to quit even before you get started though. The process you would follow to grow marijuana outdoors is very different from what you would do were you to grow it inside. An indoor marijuana garden is better because of the ability to control the environment. The most potent strains of weed require close environmental control so that they can produce a great flavor. When the marijuana is growing in an environment with a high about of carbon dioxide the buds will grow bigger and the THC concentration in them will be high and it should not be difficult for you to control the CO2 level when the garden is indoors. This is very difficult to do when you are growing the plant outside.
Indoor marijuana growth also protects the plant from mites. Using chemicals in killing the bug may work but remember this plant absorbs everything it comes into contact with. You cannot hope for your project to succeed when you haven’t invested in grow lights. If you want the marijuana plant to grow healthy all through this is something you should not take for granted. Indoor weed garden requires enough air supply. You should have artificial ventilation created if there is no natural ventilation. The better ventilated the space is, the more the plants will thrive. However, if you do not do this you should be prepared for the project to fail and there is no need to waste your time and money in this only for everything to fail. Just like any other plan, weed needs to be watered regularly. You need to have an efficient water supply system. Think about the amount of water you have available because big gardens will take up a big chunk. Liaising with your water supply company will make things easier.
These plants also need darkness. They should be able to rest as well. The darkness can be controlled by the natural light cycle or you can do that by putting off the lights. Therefore, growing marijuana indoors is not just another thing you do because other people are doing that. Also, the plants will need nutrients. The more nutrients marijuana plants get the better they will grow. This should be taken care of before you start the garden. | agronomy |
https://pugtreon.com/2019/09/08/pasta-with-peas-lettuce/ | 2021-03-01T16:09:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178362741.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20210301151825-20210301181825-00208.warc.gz | 0.931465 | 294 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__204016130 | en | Confession: I’m one of those odd people who loves leftover salad. Yes, salad from the night before, that has already been tossed in dressing, so it gets all wilty in the fridge. It’s like a more condensed version of its original self, and I’ve always wondered why we don’t wilt lettuce the same way we do spinach.
If you follow along on Instagram stories, you’ll know I had a bumper crop of lettuce this year. I’ve been plucking leafy greens straight from the garden all summer – which never gets old – but even in July and August, you can get too much salad. And now, finally, my immaculate and bountiful lettuce row is beginning to wane, and I’m scrambling to add it to things before it winds up in the compost bin. But look: it’s tasty tossed with warm pasta, which wilts it slightly, and it has a delicate, lettuce-y flavour compared to hardy spinach, chard or kale, that goes so well with butter and Parmesan.
Unfortunately I only snagged one photo of this, but hopefully it plants the seed that delicate leafy lettuce greens (iceberg and Romaine, not so much) can be successfully wilted into hot pasta – either straight from the garden, or if you have some that’s languishing in the fridge. | agronomy |
http://scmfastslow.blogspot.com/2010/10/slow-gardening.html | 2018-12-16T22:23:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376827998.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20181216213120-20181216235120-00327.warc.gz | 0.938932 | 631 | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__220842850 | en | Slow cures for our gardens
Slow Gardening is a philosophical approach to gardening which encourages participants to savor everything they do, using all the senses, through all seasons, regardless of garden type of style. Slow Gardening applies equally to people growing vegetables, herbs, flowers, and fruits, as well as those who tend to their own lawn, or have an intense garden hobby such as topiary, bonsai, or plant hybridizing. It actively promotes self awareness, personal responsibility, and environmental stewardship.
It's a no-brainer, comparing modern gardens to how we eat. In just a couple or three generations we've gone from eating mostly home-cooked food, and gardening with mostly local resources, to routine fast-food and "mow-and-blow" landscapes filled with plants from afar.
Waistlines have been supersized while garden sizes have withered. Why bother to grow when you can just run to the store and get prepackaged? Instead of sowing saved seed, we buy uniform hybrids by the six-pack, shipped to us at a huge cost. Sure, we've shed a lot of the menial work of putting both food on the table and flowers in the garden, but at what cost to the connections with the Earth that our ancestors took for granted?
Slow Gardening to the rescue! Similar to Slow Food(Tm) , an international movement started in Italy in the 1980s by convivial connoisseurs who savor producing, preparing and consuming traditional in-season dishes, a "slow-gardening" approach can help us enjoy our gardens year in and year out and possibly connect us with our neighbors.
Some ways to enjoy Slow Gardening:
Take it easy - Life has lots of pressures: why include them in the garden? Your garden provides natural opportunities to kick back, relax, step off the treadmill. Think "long haul" and take your time.
Cliches can help: No need to go whole hog right off the bat. Don't have to eat the whole enchilada.
Grow plants of all descriptions - native or well-adapted - that like your climate and provide something for you and local wildlife through all seasons. Include plants for evening enjoyhment, and at least a little home-grown food (herbs, vegetables, or landscape-quality fruit plants).
Get 'er done - You don't have to be an expert to garden, or even to work very hard. Even a small potted plant can help you focus on the "here and now" of everyday living.
Get together - Gardeners have always been a sharing tribe. Find a safe group of like-minded folks who won't impose their expectations onto you or your garden, grab a digging fork and slip right into the rhythm of the seasons.
Slow doesn't necessarily mean lazy. As Steve Bender, senior garden editor for Southern Living Magazine put it, "Maybe you can't save the whole world, but by slightly modifying the way you garden you can save your own backyard. And that's a start." | agronomy |
https://www.mulchhr.com/topsoil-delivery/ | 2023-10-01T06:22:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510781.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20231001041719-20231001071719-00386.warc.gz | 0.857766 | 286 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__185231738 | en | Nutritious topsoil can make all the difference in the quality of your flower beds and vegetable gardens. At Mercury Mulch & Garden Center, we proudly offer a wide range of topsoil options for your Hampton area property. Contact us at (757) 219-2033 to learn more.
Variety of Topsoil
At Mercury Mulch & Garden Center, we offer four types of topsoil. Each one is designed to provide your landscape with exactly what it needs.
- Topsoil Blend: A sifted blend of our organic layer soil and our Green Earth compost
- Mercury Mix: Our signature blend produces amazing results for your garden
- Fill Sand: Well-draining aggregate used for leveling pools and horseshoe pits
The Importance of Nutrient-Dense Topsoil
Includes an essential mix of nutrients to keep plants healthy
Adds a layer of protection to plant roots
Helps to retain soil moisture and reduce evaporation
Offers excellent drainage
Landscaping & Gardening Professionals in Hampton
Mercury Mulch & Garden Center is located in Hampton, VA, and serves the communities of Yorktown, Isle of Wight, Suffolk, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg. We also provide gravel, mulch, and delivery services. Contact us today at (757) 219-2033. | agronomy |
https://aia.in1touch.org/viewEvent.html?no_header=true&productId=8646 | 2019-11-21T12:11:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496670770.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20191121101711-20191121125711-00447.warc.gz | 0.887992 | 444 | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__38744829 | en | Management Practices for Increasing Organic C and N Storage in Soil in Cropping Systems in the Canadian Prairies
Dr. Sukhdev Malhi
Dr. Malhi has more than 40 years of experience in field research on soil, crop and nutrient management for cereals and other crops under direct seeding, and for perennial forage crops. He is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Alberta, University of Saskatchewan, and Agricultural and Forestry University, Yangling, China. He has authored more than 294 (!) refereed scientific papers to date and will share his knowledge with you!
Soils in the Canadian Prairies have lost a substantial amount of their original organic carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) reserves in the last 100 or more years, mainly due to tilled summer fallow. Currently, many soils in the Canadian Prairies represent a potential sink for atmospheric CO2. Dr. Malhi will present best management practices that allow improving soil quality.
11:30 - 12:15 Lunch
12:15 - 13:00 Presentation
13:00 - 13:30 Questions & Answers
Members/Non-Members: $20.00 + GST
Students: $20.00 + GST
Webinar: $12.00 + GST
NOTE: Webinar participants will be sent the weblink access information via email 48 hours prior to the event. Please ensure that your email information registered with the AIA is correct.
This event will provide detailed information on best soil management for prairie soils. Members will learn about carbon and nitrogen dynamics in soil and effects on greenhouse gas emission.
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Members and Non-Members should register online. Registration closes at 4:00 pm on March 15, 2019. Please note that for group registration for the weblink, each individual attending must register. Only individuals that have registered qualify for AIA Continuing Competence Program (CCP) credits.
Should you have questions regarding the event, please contact the ASN at [email protected], Ted Furler at 780-660-4889 or Sebastian Dietrich at 587-990-0626. | agronomy |
http://origincoffeelab.com/SUSTAINABILITY.html | 2023-03-21T06:06:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296943625.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20230321033306-20230321063306-00224.warc.gz | 0.941904 | 637 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__42119635 | en | One time a farmer was asked at a large coffee event what sustainability meant to him. His response was, to be able to feed his family and send them to school. For him, in order for coffee to exist, there must be a financial base for coffee to continue. Our goal is to empower the farmer to reach this sustainability. We provide means and understanding as to the practices to reach consistent profitability. Coffee farming still has its risks, but in part, it is our job to reduce those risks while also bringing about change. Once we have reached a basic standard of profitability for a farmer, we then face the project of how to move forward by delivering coffees of exceptional quality.Learn more
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The Solidario program is a wholistic developmental model that empowers farmers. We deliver both economic and agricultural modeling to the farmers in order to provide a springboard for success. These curriculums are designed to encourage cup quality while also make coffee farming as a practice to be consistently profitable.
Our detailed curriculum is a two-fold implementation of ideals that we view to be key for the coffeelands. These ideals are embodied in the ethical imperative that farmers should be able to improve their lives and the community through sustainable coffee farming.
We first provide detailed cost structures that allow the farmer to understand his costs and how to create profits with their resources. Planning for the future we suggest targeted investments to ensure long term profitability.
Secondarily we provide detailed quality feedback as to their coffee. This feedback will help them meet quality goals so that they can meet the market’s demands. This, in turn, allows the farmer to benefit from a price premium payout.
Our practices are driven for complete transparency so that the roaster can be assured of ethical practices. We base our transparency on a clear statement of our pricing structure to ensure that farms receive a fair price.
For the community we provide access to the world market of specialty coffee. This market is necessary for the price premium structure. Through these relationships, we are able to adapt to market demands. The investments we have made in varietals, processing, and quality tiers have all been direct responses to market demands.
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KENUCO Professionelle Wandhalterung für Netzwerk-Serverschrank, 48,1 cm (19 Zoll), Server-Netzwerk-Rack, komplett montiert, aufklappbar, RACK-600 (6U) 3,5 von 5 Sternen 3. Trays. Vertical farming is one of the latest techniques used to deliver the necessary yield required to offset the forecasted demand for food. Growing microgreens doesn’t require much room at all. Besides, pollinators such as birds and bees cannot find their way into the farm due to the restricted access. Free shipping on orders over $45. This gets diluted in a spray bottle so you can spray down your supplies and equipment. With the global demand for food expected to increase substantially by 2050, farmers have been forced to embrace new and innovative agricultural practices. Although the rack is designed for greenhouses, you can use it with your hydroponic system or vertical farm. I prefer a potting mix like the Pro-Mix MP Organik which is what I use, but I see many people using mediums like Coco Coir and grow pads. Jetzt bei Amazon.de bestellen! We finally made the investment in automating our microgreen growing set up and it has demonstrated immediate time savings of several hours a week (and we’re a small scale grower). $80 for rack, fans on way for air circulation. Microgreens are an exciting, colourful, gourmet alternative to sprouts. It comes fully assembled from the factory, meaning you don’t have to hire a pro to install it for you. These are made by bootstrap farmer. No trees were felled nor truths stretched to create this website. Some people harvest the same day they deliver, so they don't need refrigeration. I started my microgreen business with just a few flats. You watched the videos above and you are ready to start the journey of growing your very own microgreens! This consists of the rack itself, lights that go on each shelf, zip ties to mount the lights, a power strip, and a simple outlet timer. 100% Upvoted. The fact that it leaves the land surface intact goes a long way to prevent soil degradation and erosion, thus saving the environment. In case you want to venture into vertical farming, you need to buy the best rack systems for your leafy greens and microgreens. With vertical farming growing in stature every day, and more consumers opting for produce from vertical farms, traditional farmers may lose the livelihoods. Our growing kits include everything needed to get you started: Biodegradable hemp growing mats, microgreen seeds, and detailed instructions. With 4 levels per rack and 4 channels per level, the 16 channels will allow you to harvest a full channel 3-4 times per week. The CropKing MicroGreen Rack offers a self-contained growing system that can hold up to 96 standard trays at once. The ideal material should be waterproof and resistant to rust or corrosion. You will need scales for weighing out seeds as well as during the harvesting process. The Microgreen Rack is made from galvanized steel and has UV-stabilized food growing channels. Sie sind 90 Zentimeter bis 1 Meter tief und sind sehr stabil aufgebaut. Durable Microgreen Trays Most microgreen growers only get a few uses from their growing trays. Besides, most of the processes are fully-automated and they require low-level skills. Während die Lautstärke bei herkömmlichen Servern in dezidierten Server-Räumen in der Regel kaum eine Rolle spielt, ist es in vielen Arbeitsumgebungen erforderlich, dass ein Server nicht durch unnötige Geräuschentwicklung auffällt und dennoch die an das System gestellten Anforderungen erfüllt. share . A dehumidifier to control humidity, fans for airflow, and some sort of way to manage temperature in your farm, like an AC-heat combo which I show in my farm tour video. Prior to building this system we had all of our germinated 1020 shallow trays with their own white, leak-proof bottom watering tray. Grow Rack – Automated Vertical Propagation Rack, What houseplants need a humidifier? They're truly amazing - you can slap them together and carry two at a time without them breaking. Finding the best vertical farming shelves can be a challenge if you don’t know what you look for. Silent-Server – Die beste Lösung für ein leises Arbeitsumfeld. Use about 2 ounces (56 grams) of seeds per 10″ x 20″ tray. Although most rack systems require expert installation, you should consider buying a rack that is easy to set up so that you can save on installation costs. However, growing certain crops such as grains and fruits may not be economically viable because they require plenty of light. It sounds cliché, but if I can do this, anyone can! Das Restwasser solltest du ablaufen lassen. The rack should also be expandable to accommodate new seedlings and plants. The commercial mats are just too much, especially considering the saving you can get at Big Lots. Check out this playlist and use the links above for easy access to the same equipment I use. I've seen other people use things like shears and scissors, but I highly recommend a knife and I'll actually link my video where I walk about why I prefer a knife over everything else. Ideally, you will have a sink in your grow room as well for washing things like knives, buckets, and other equipment. Don’t make the same mistake I did! Microgreen's short turnaround from seeding to harvest allows for a great opportunity to learn systems quickly. Moreover, the water used to irrigate the crops is not lost to evaporation or runoff, and you can recycle and reuse it several times in one farming cycle. A typical microgreen grower on a two-week cycle ends up replacing their cheap trays five or six times a year. About the TEXTS:. Für Superfood Keimpflanzen! Starting small is the best option for beginners because it allows you to become comfortable with the process without feeling overwhelmed. A good rack for vertical farming should be stable, but portable so that you can move it from site to site in case you are relocating elsewhere or you want to change its position. Dazu brauchst du das Keimpad einfach auf das Anzuchtgitter legen und es täglich gleichmäßig mit Wasser gießen. Hemp Grow Mats. Standard-Server-Racks haben in der Regel 42 Höheneinheiten. In this post, we explore what vertical farming is all about and why you should try it in your next farming cycle. If you don’t prefer to use trays, a single length of your choice of growing media can be utilized in … Microgreens sind ganz normale Gemüse und Kräuter . Free shipping. One mistake I did make in the beginning was buying those normal flimsy 10 x 20 trays instead of buying the sturdy ones. I particularly love my sticker dispensers because they keep my stickering process very efficient and dialed in. Next is tables. A set up from Molly’s Micros using Maker Pipe products Place the growth medium in the trays and sprinkle-soaked microgreens seeds evenly over the top. First and most obvious, you will need a microgreens grow rack like the ones you see behind me in my YouTube Videos. The First planting of Microgreens. Has anyone made or installed curtains to block the light of their microgreen rack? Remember to check the spacing between the racks to allow for easy inspection, watering, and harvesting. Once the infrastructure is set up, you can handle other tasks on your own. Weigh the top sheet down with rocks and leave it to bake in the sun for at least 4 weeks. The good news about microgreens is that they do well under a variety of light sources. Most microgreen growers use racks to maximize use of their vertical space. For consumers, microgreens offer a chance to pack nutrition and flavor into a variety of dishes. To keep things sanitary, you will need some sort of sanitizing agent like ZeroTol 2.0, which is what I use. That said, if you are growing microgreens for home and not commercially, you don’t need to invest in advanced and expensive grow lights. 95% Upvoted. The result: an increasing business value rather than increasing costs. Close. I am thinking of sewing some to block the lights during the day, but I was curious to know if anyone else had done it and how they attached them etc. Instead, all operations are fully automatic, thus making vertical farming human-friendly and sustainable. I actually made a playlist with all my favorite music that I like to listen to in the farm. Vertical farming offers a viable solution to scarcity of land. They are extremely durable and high quality, they will last forever and they don't break (at least not very easily). With improved efficiency and controlled resource use, farmers can predict how much fruits or vegetables they should expect to harvest every farming cycle. Pollination is important for the survival of plant ecosystems. In … 5,0 von 5 Sternen 1. This gives farmers much control over various factors required for optimal plant growth, subsequently leading to stable crop yields. $80 for rack, fans on way for air circulation. For larger batches, you can lay out plastic sheeting in a sunny spot and cover it with a layer of dirt up to 4 inches thick. Is Vertical Farming Good for the Environment? This particular rack features three tiers, and it can fit up to 12 flats at a go. Photo about Set of microgreen sprouts in a trays. Because I did this, I ended up just needing to buy more of the same equipment I already had, so my assets just kept on growing as my business grew. If you’ve got a spare bedroom in your house, that’s more than enough space to get started. Set of microgreen sprouts in a trays – kaufen Sie dieses Foto und finden Sie ähnliche Bilder auf Adobe Stock However, as the global population increases, agricultural land continues to become scarce. Dell EMC PowerEdge R340 ist ein Ein-Sockel-Rack-Server in einem dichten 1-HE-Formfaktor, der für Produktivitäts- und datenintensive Anwendungen für Remote-Standorte konzipiert wurde. What Houseplants Go Dormant in Winter? Yes. Do it right and run a water line into your grow space that's attached to a garden hose with a garden hose nozzle so you can water and mist your trays. Photo about Set of microgreen sprouts in a trays. Häufig haben sie einen Kippschutz oder sind mit Schrauben im Boden verankert. Microgreen Garden and Radical Vegetarianism and Sprout Garden. I am also a long time cannabis user so it occurred to me that I could easily grow seedlings with micro LED lights. By the end of this post, you will know all the supplies and equipment that you need to start a basic microgreens farm - that way you can get started right away with your build! 4.6 out of 5 stars 26. Most importantly, it incorporates Controlled Environment Agriculture that allows farmers to have much control over growing conditions for their plants. Heralded by many as the future of agriculture, this farming technique supports different growing methods, ranging from hydroponics to aeroponics. Mist the seeds with the water and liquid nutrients, then cover the tray with a second inverted tray to keep out the light for at least five days. (10 Examples). I simply pull them out of the buckets when it comes time to drain the water. Basic Microgreens Indoor Set Up When making your microgreens business plan, this is the basic microgreens growing equipment needed for starting a microgreens business. Entwickelt für unkomplizierte Erweiterung und Skalierung mit Ihrem Unternehmen. © 2020 EcoBeginner.com All Rights Reserved. Like hydroponic systems, vertical farming is extremely water efficient. Interested in starting a microgreens farm but not sure where to start? Try out some different materials, see which ones you like growing with best, and more importantly - see which mediums your microgreens like growing in best. Requires lots of electricity for certain crops. Unlike traditional farming that comes with occupational hazards such as exposure to chemicals, risks of handling of heavy machinery, and heat-related illnesses, vertical farming is extremely safe. This presses down the soil/growing medium, making a flat surface so you can easily broadcast your seeds the top when you're seeding your trays. Germinator-6 Pack Premium Quality Seedling Trays, Microgreens Growing Trays -NO Holes, Durable Plastic 1.5mm Thick, Recyclable, Best for Sprouting Vegetables, Wheatgrass. We are Professional Manufacturer of Rack Microgreen Growing System company, Factory & Exporters specialize in Rack Microgreen Growing System wiht High-Quality. Its c ookies are vegan, whole-grain, and sugar-free. A single fault could affect the entire system subsequently to losses. Netzwerkr-Racks sind häufig 47 HE hoch und 600 oder 800 Millimeter breit. Seeds. This technique involves growing crops by stacking plants in vertically inclined rack systems. Rack-Server mit 1 Sockel (einzelne CPU) bieten ein kosteneffizientes Verhältnis von Leistung und Speicherkapazität, um die IT zu vereinfachen. Shop Now. They are an emerging type of specialty vegetable that people can buy from shops or grow at home from the seeds of vegetables, herbs, or grains. Artificial lighting used in vertical farming can be somewhat expensive. Great selection of growing racks, stands and mini-greenhouses for growing wheatgrass, microgreens, or any garden plants. Microgreens are often sown into standard 1020 flats or 20-row seed flats filled with a light, sterile, soilless mix to a depth of 1½–2". Microgreen trays. You can produce $800 or more dollars worth of product from one standard grow rack, and I recently shot a video to further explain the process: Like I mentioned in the beginning, it is in your best interest to buy the best trays on the market from the start. Image of grow, greens, gardener - 187795833 29. 13 comments. We are excited to announce we have built up our very own budget-friendly Microgreen setup this past week! and two other books you will wish you did not know about. Besides, vertical farming is technology-dependent, meaning you have to buy the right technological equipment used in controlled environment agriculture. The GreenHouse MicroGreen Rack features 16 growing channels with plenty of room for natural lighting. Supermicro leverages its modular Building Block Solutions of application-optimized motherboards, chassis, cooling sub-systems, networking components, cluster management tools, energy-efficient power supply technologies and SuperRack enclosures to design and develop the customized cluster solutions. You do not have to operate heavy equipment or spray harsh chemicals and pesticides. Here are a few features you need to check out to help you choose the right rack system for microgreens. Featuring 16 growing channels and plenty of room for sunlight to enter or grow lights to be attached, the Microgreen Rack is an effective, hassle-free way to grow microgreens. For the best microgreens content on the internet, be sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel and follow me on Instagram. Moreover, you do not have to wait for particular seasons to grow certain foods. Growing leafy greens and microgreens has never been easier. A few trays in a sunny window for the home grower, up through multiple vertical rack systems with dedicated growing lights for commercial production. Visit Bootstrap Farmer today to learn more! For starters, you have to invest in the right infrastructure to set up your farm. You may not need refrigeration, but I highly suggest it. FREE … Lastly, you need music! This means that agriculturists have to look for alternative ways to grow their crops. These plants offer healthy, high nutrition options for consumers and strong potential returns for producers. In this video, we’re going to answer as many of your questions as we can about the materials and set up that we’re using for our micro green trials. Amazon's Choice for microgreen growing trays. Aside from everything I already mentioned, you will also need to control your environment. Over time my trays started breaking and I ended up having to throw most of them out eventually. Speaking of harvesting, you are going to need a knife. It supports artificial lighting with ample room for extra lighting systems. The good news is that vertical farming supports increased efficiency in agriculture, coupled with the reduced use of resources. I prefer to harvest the day before deliveries so the products can get nice and cold overnight in the fridge before being sold. Server kaufen im Online Shop der Thomas-Krenn.AG. They are right against the bottom of the rack and heat the beds above keeping the soil closer to 80 which is what I want. Do some basic plumbing or hire a plumber to run a line into your grow room. One major benefit of vertical farming is that it is eco-friendly. Water. 5% coupon applied at checkout Save 5% with coupon. Since we're growing microgreens in trays, it's also important to have a soil press which I've also heard called a soil tamper. They are halfway in size between sprouts and salad mix. Just add water and a sunny windowsill or grow light! 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Location: Hampshire, England
Category: Vineyard / Viticulture
The Moorbridge Estate Vineyard in Berkshire (England) will produce only premium-quality English wine from 17.5 hectares (ha) of vines, predominantly for sparkling wine production. The vineyard will be established in spring 2018 on a southerly-facing site with an excellent soil profile over chalk. The vineyard will be complemented by a state-of-the-art winery in 2020.
This is a privileged position reporting directly to the business owner. The successful candidate will have full responsibility for the 17.5 ha vineyard as well as oversight of the biodiversity areas, a kitchen garden, and environmental protection. This hands-on role requires a high degree of self-motivation and dedication to generating continuous improvements and the best possible quality crop.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate candidate to manage this high-class vineyard. The candidate will demonstrate experience in all aspects of vineyard operations as well as strong viticulture science, planning, communication and interpersonal skills. They will be a strong team player, as part of an exciting and dynamic enterprise, who will bring innovation into the vineyard with good observational, diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
- Overseeing vineyard planting in spring 2018
- Managing 17.5 ha of grape vines (varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir Précoce, Pinot Blanc, and Ortega), and the vineyard infrastructure
- Overseeing 4 ha of biodiversity areas, a kitchen garden, and environmental protection
- Producing grapes of a ripeness level to be agreed with the Winemaker
- Producing grape yields of between 5t–10t/ha on average, across six grape varieties
Implement programmes for the following tasks:
- Maintaining vineyard infrastructure and machinery
- Bud-rubbing, winter pruning, and grapevine canopy management
- Soil and weed management, including under-vine soil tillage
- Vine nutrition
- Crop and frost protection
Practical / Management aspects
- Create and manage the annual vineyard budget
- Create and manage a work plan for labour/seasonal staff
- Monitoring ripeness and quality of the crop, and feeding results back to the Winemaker
- Direction of the grape harvest, in conjunction with the Winemaker
- Establish and manage standard operating and Health And Safety procedures
- Establish and manage environmental and waste management plans
- Keeping records of all inputs and activities in the vineyard
In addition, as and when reasonably requested, the post holder will be required to provide:
- Public relations support and representation of the Moorbridge Estate Vineyard
- Flexibility and ability to work overtime up to 7-days per week as needed, during harvest and at other key times of the year
- Any other reasonable and relevant duties from time-to-time
Experience and training
- Five years professional management of medium scale (>15 ha) vineyards growing high quality grapes
- Cool-climate viticulture experience
- Experience in managing contractors and staff
- Relevant operational licences (driving, spraying etc.)
- Good IT skills
- Strong communication skills
- Tertiary or higher qualification in viticulture or relevant field.
Accommodation and location
There will be 2-bedroom accommodation provided near or on-site as part of the employment package. The vineyard estate is in a beautiful location in rural Berkshire with amenities and primary and secondary schools nearby.
Recruitment is being managed by Climate Wine Consulting Ltd.
Applications close: 6th December 2017.
1st round interviews are expected to take place the 18th – 19th December 2017. Final interviews will take place in early January 2018.
The successful candidate must be able to commence work in mid-April 2018, and have the right and ability to take up employment in the UK.
To Apply: Please forward a copy of your CV, two reference contacts*, and a covering letter.
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https://www.elbewerk.com/2020/09/26/7-aspects-that-affect-how-mushrooms-grows-endurance/ | 2021-05-14T01:13:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243989616.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20210513234920-20210514024920-00498.warc.gz | 0.973201 | 1,329 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__140691962 | en | You should maintain spores different from their lot if you wish to gather your mushrooms rapidly. To do this you can put one mushroom inside a dish of water, cover the plate and then put the various other mushroom belong a container or even a little bowl of water. This will certainly stop the spores coming from affixing to the substratum while you are harvesting your mushrooms. The mushrooms will definitely have the ability to take in nutrients quicker and possess additional development.
Developing mushrooms will definitely take persistence as well as effort. It is crucial that you expand all of them in a controlled environment, if possible in a hot and humid environment. This is likewise vital in helping your mushrooms develop and also develop effectively and to their complete capacity. Harvesting them requires a very long opportunity. They need to be maintained adequately, because they will definitely rot as well as perish within a quite short time if you do not.
To take care of your mushrooms you should provide them along with all the dampness and coziness they need. You must additionally make sure that you water your mushrooms consistently to guarantee their development and advancement.
When you yearn for to know how mushrooms increase is actually to trim your mushrooms, yet another crucial step you can easily take. Pruning all of them will certainly enable you to have a larger harvesting if you have a great deal of mushrooms. trimming all of them aids to develop an extra uniform look which is going to result in far fewer mushrooms which makes gathering less complicated.
You read more can additionally prune your mushrooms through eliminating a few controls, trimming the top of all of them and changing them along with brand new ones. The moment you have actually removed a section, you will definitely be entrusted to a mushroom that appears like a whole stalk. You are going to after that cut yet another part and also substitute it along with fresh cuttings.
Knowing just how mushrooms grow is vital to discovering just how to harvest all of them in a quick fashion. If you would like to possess the greatest produce in the shortest time possible, you have to offer them with the very best ailments. If you give them with proper care and support all of them, you can easily possess a big produce yearly.
You have perhaps heard a whole lot regarding exactly how mushrooms grow and also most likely have a pretty really good concept of what they are actually made use of for. The a large number of mushroom plants (that develop on a yard) are actually a nutritious range of mushrooms like shiitake, oyster, switch, cremini, and so on.
Shiitake – This type of mushroom grows well in acidic soil as well as grows best on moist regions with mild humidity. Expanding shiitake from rubbish coffee reasons. The only obstacle along with growing shiitake is actually that it requires damp soil and considerable amounts of lighting to develop. Use a mesh bag to protect against any type of spores coming from getting right into the ground if you are actually going to make use of coffee grounds. There are a range of shiitake mushroom developing packages accessible online, which can be utilized to plant shiitake coming from waste coffee grounds.
Button – This mushroom is one of the littlest mushrooms and also grows absolute best in warm, dark places. It likewise ases if moist or warm and comfortable climate and also needs to have loads of sun light as well as humidity. Attempt making use of a coffee filter if growing button mushrooms coming from waste coffee reasons. Filters will trap any sort of spores that may enter into the dirt.
Cremini – This mushroom is yet another much smaller mushroom as well as develops best in dark and also damp regions. The only problem along with growing cremini is that it doesn’t take as much sun light and also humidity as the other mushroom styles mentioned. They do not need to become planted as profoundly as you would certainly with shiitake, thus you can effortlessly spread the cremini mushroom seeds around your backyard. You can also obtain cremini mushroom developing kits to plant cremini mushrooms from. The mushrooms come in a selection of shades, so it will certainly be actually much easier to tell them in addition to each other when you view all of them increase.
Cremi – This mushroom is one of the most popular, and also is the mushroom most generally sold in mushrooms. Cremis mushrooms grow in places where there are actually substantial illumination and plenty of water. They do not perform quite possibly in incredibly dry out locations or in places with high humidity.
Cremini – These mushrooms increase absolute best in regions where there is actually high moisture, but much less sunny than shiitake or switch mushrooms. You must plant these mushrooms much deeper than any of the other mushrooms, as they are actually even more heavy and take much less water. to grow.
These are merely a few of the various mushroom selections and types that expand on grass around the nation. They can assist you decide which mushrooms to expand located on what kind of yard you have, soil disorders as well as what you prefer to increase.
While some mushrooms need the very same quantity of lighting as well as humidity, others flourish in various settings. In general, they can easily take anywhere from one to three hours of straight sun light to start increasing, although some types will need more. lighting and even more moisture. You might have to practice and try various mixtures to learn which ones increase greatest in your place. Do not forget to read up on increasing recommendations and methods prior to growing your mushrooms.
When you begin to figure out and also try just how mushrooms increase in your grass’s environment, it is actually a really good idea to take keep in mind of any type of plants or even trees that encompass your home. You’ll need to keep track of their development styles and take measurements so you know how deeper to grow your mushrooms.
Mushrooms like to grow near their origins. They won’t be actually capable to increase adequately if they are also far away coming from their roots. For instance, shiitake mushrooms like to increase much deeper than three feets.
The greatest means to know just how mushrooms grow in your lawn is to be aware of your local temperature, soil problems and also what forms of turfs are in your area. You may develop a strategy of activity for expanding mushrooms that will definitely expand effectively in your certain region when you have all this information. If you succeed a few straightforward actions, you can easily start growing mushrooms that look fantastic. | agronomy |
https://harrisonrealtyblog.com/2016/11/09/hump-day-love-roses-berry-farm/ | 2018-01-16T09:38:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084886397.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20180116090056-20180116110056-00334.warc.gz | 0.923987 | 342 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__121772456 | en | Day after Election 2016. You may be happy. You may be angry. You may be ecstatic. You may be shocked. You may be in despair. But, there’s one thing we can’t deny….the holiday season is around the corner! So let’s get into the spirit and start decorating!
For those of you looking for a Christmas tree, we have the spot. Rose’s Berry Farm in Glastonbury is a great place to find your perfect tree. They open on November 19th for Christmas Tree season. The staff is always helpful, tree selection beautiful and the gift shop at the front of the farm offers the perfect options for some great gift ideas including Rose’s Berry Farm homemade Jam.
Right now isn’t the only time to pay attention to Roses’s Berry Farm. Pay attention to Rose’s Berry Farm from June – December for a picking calendar of bountiful, delicious crops including strawberries, blueberries, peaches, apple, etc. In addition, they have a beautiful porch in which they offer Sunday Brunch. Enjoy brunch with fresh fruit toppings and then pick your own fresh crop this Summer! Don’t forget about the Fall festival they have every Saturday and Sunday in October. It’s a great place for kids that includes a playground, tractor drive to a pumpkin patch and corn maze, face painting and pipping hot apple cider donuts.
Hopefully, you’ll have the opportunity to experience Rose’s Berry Farm before the end of 2016, but if not then be sure to put it on your “must-do” list in 2017! | agronomy |
https://alquimiafruits.com/en/whatwedo/ | 2023-06-02T02:42:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224648245.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20230602003804-20230602033804-00494.warc.gz | 0.846737 | 226 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__128510474 | en | We ship it, we fly it, we truck it
Alquimia Fruits brings fresh fruit to tables around the world. We export fruit from different geographical areas of Latin America, Spain and France.
- We value high-quality products and strive for customer satisfaction.
- We maintain strict price control and fully insure our processes.
- We guarantee continuous delivery of the freshest fruits and vegetables.
- We attend international fairs to stay on top of the latest developments in the market.
Outstanding production in Spain: we produce citrus in the Valencian plateau, stone fruits in Extremadura, nectarines of Lleida and Lemons of Murcia. We also pack apple in Lleida, Rhone Alpes and Roussillion.
In the Americas
In Argentina, our sweet citrus production is highlighted in the Litoral; Our fine cherries in Neuquen and Santa Cruz, grapes of San Juan, cranberries of Buenos Aires and Entre Ríos. We also market Mexican avocado and Apples of Chile, among others. | agronomy |
https://fogisp.wordpress.com/2014/12/26/prescribed-burn-at-the-park/ | 2017-07-24T20:29:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549424910.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20170724202315-20170724222315-00633.warc.gz | 0.913912 | 114 | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__24494611 | en | Texas Parks and Wildlife Department recently conducted a prescribed burn at the Park. Perhaps surprisingly, fire is very beneficial for the sustainability and manageability of the Park’s coastal prairie. It removes excess leaf litter, allowing plants to flower, produce seed and grow bigger; and it increases nutrient levels in the soil. Fire allows sunlight to warm the soil more quickly, extending the growing season for warm-season plants, while also suppressing weeds and non-native grasses and woody plants that might otherwise take over the prairie.
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https://goodgritmag.com/blogs/news/cream-of-the-crop | 2024-02-28T21:51:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474746.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228211701-20240229001701-00129.warc.gz | 0.974147 | 1,541 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__92373818 | en | Happy cows mean happy customers at Working Cows Dairy
Words by Jennifer Stewart Kornegay
In Slocomb, Alabama, Working Cows Dairy is the only 100 percent grass fed, certified organic, animal welfare-rated dairy in the Southeast and one of only a handful in the entire United States.
For Rinske de Jong, these characteristics simply describe a decision she and her husband made about the way they wanted to treat their cows and run their farm. “I guess it’s a list of pretty exclusive labels,” Rinske says. “But it’s really just the old-fashioned, traditional way to raise and milk cows.” And labels tell only part of the Working Cows tale. What really makes the difference is a sip of thick, rich milk or a bite of creamy cheese. It’s a difference you can taste.
With just the tiniest hint of a Dutch accent adding a melodic quality to her speech, Rinske shares the Working Cows story and the mindset that shifted the dairy into its current form. She and her husband Jan came to the United States from the Netherlands in 1985. Jan grew up on a dairy farm and wanted to start his own, so they began in Florida, first working for another farm until they were ready to buy their own. In the meantime, they started a family, raising three sons. When they bought their land in Slocomb and opened their dairy in 1991, they had 220 cows and quickly grew to a 900-cow dairy with 18 employees.
That may sound like success, but for Rinske, it was the opposite. “That was too big,” she says. “We were just turning dollar bills but not enjoying life. My husband had been studying going organic and understood the benefits for us, the cows, and our land, so we did it.” They began the transition in 2006, and by 2009, all the cows and land were certified organic. A few years later, all Working Cows were switched to completely grass fed.
Being organic means Working Cows’ fields (on which they wholly depend to feed the cows) cannot be sprayed with chemicals, pesticides, or herbicides. They don’t use commercial fertilizers or genetically altered grass seeds, and Working Cows uses regenerative and sustainable farming practices such as waste composting and rotational grazing.
The dairy’s treatment of the cows earned it animal welfare-approved status and sets it apart from the majority of mega-dairies in the country. Instead of being confined to a barn and fed concentrated grain, Working Cows freely roam the farm’s green, grassy fields. Modern methods make cows produce more milk but also stress out their systems. “We didn’t want to work our cows to the bone like a big commercial dairy, so we went back to the old ways,” Rinske says. “We don’t push the cows. We treat them well, and you can tell in our products.”
Initially, the dairy raised its cows, collected their milk, and sold it to someone else to process and distribute. But when their organic processor closed down, the de Jongs had to add processing and distribution to their workload in order to remain organic. So, in 2010, they made a major investment in the necessary equipment to take their product straight from the cow to the jug. In 2016, they added a cheese plant.
With two helpers, Rinske milks 140 cows twice a day. Here again, Working Cows does things differently, using a light touch that also affects the final product’s taste and texture. “We do vat pasteurization, meaning we pasteurize at a lower temperature for a longer time period, which allows the milk to retain the true flavors and the beneficial living enzymes and bacteria in milk,”
Rinske says. And since Working Cows doesn’t homogenize its milk, the cream rises as in the old days, and you have to shake the milk before drinking.
The flavor profile of milk is influenced by the land and is therefore unique to the farm, varying depending on the exact grasses the cows are eating. Maybe they’re munching on clover, or maybe chewing on rye grass. Working Cows milk is slightly sweet and feels rich and smooth in your mouth. The chocolate milk is an indulgence you can feel good about; it’s like drinking melted chocolate ice cream. “A lot of people tell us our milk tastes better,” says Rinske. “It can taste a little grassy sometimes, because what the cows eat is what it will taste like. We, of course, drink a lot of it. I make yogurt with it, and we go through four gallons a week.”
Experts have deemed the cheese made from Working Cows milk to be delicious; its Farmstead Cheese won an award from Good Food Awards—which annually honors America’s outstanding craft food producers and farmers—in January 2020. Consumers agree. “We are shipping whole cheeses across the country, to Maine and to Colorado,” Rinske says. She also makes butter from the milk, including an herb butter. The butter and cheeses can be ordered on Working Cows’ website, and its milk can be found in most Whole Foods stores around the South.
As the emphasis on clean, organic eating and responsible, sustainable agriculture continues to grow, Working Cows’ business should be booming. And yet, Rinske admits sales have been slow, in some part due to the pandemic, and to farm costs that never stop rising. “We have this special product. Nobody in the Southeast does what we do, but to get the word out in the market, that’s been tough,” she says.
To keep afloat, her husband has taken another job, leaving Rinske to run the farm and dairy with her eldest son and just a few other employees. “That’s been rough too. Jan is gone now many nights a week, and I hate him being away,” she says. Add to that the chore of finding good help, one Rinkse calls an “ongoing challenge.” “Farming and owning a dairy is a lifestyle, not just a job. I’m up at 4:30 a.m. and back to bed well after 8 p.m., so you have to really want to do this work.”
It’s work that is hard and unending, meaning that Working Cows isn’t the only dairy with an uncertain future. “There are only 20 or so dairies left in Alabama as of 2019,” Rinske says. “I remember at dairy association meetings when there were 300. There are just not a lot of young people who want to get into it or even follow their family into it.”
The de Jongs continue doing it, and Rinske is proud they’re doing it the right way. Plus, she still enjoys the results of her labor. “I’ve really never had much milk from a store,” she says, “so for me, I’m so happy to have our milk. I just love it.” | agronomy |
https://homescapenow.com/news/top-ideas-for-creating-a-protected-garden | 2024-04-24T00:23:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818835.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423223805-20240424013805-00008.warc.gz | 0.960306 | 1,002 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__184193204 | en | Top Ideas for Creating a Protected Garden
If you are someone who gardens in your backyard, you have most likely experienced your fair share of intruders and pests. Whether it’s children who just want to pick the plants, animals who want to eat them, etc. there is a lot to be said for providing your garden with extra protection.
We are going to offer some alternatives to simply planting your veggies/flowers/spices/plants directly into the ground with no protection. No matter what your living situation and the amount of space that you have to work with, we have some great options for you.
If the backyard is your best choice for gardening, you are going to want to protect it. Depending on where you live you may have deer, bear, moose, coyotes, etc. Having a fence or even a sturdy wall that protects your garden will take a little work, but it will get the job done and keep your vegetation safe. Here are some steps to get you started.
First, you will want to choose an appropriate wall/fencing material. Whether it’s wood, stone, brick, etc. you will want something that looks good and is strong enough to withstand the pests you deal with in your area.
Then you will want to make sure that you allow enough space between the wall/fence and the plants so that you can still walk around and tend to them. Once you have decided where it’s going to be, measure the area and how tall you want the fence to be.
If you decided on making a garden fence instead of a wall, you’ll want to dig a hole for your fence posts and fill them in with gravel once you have the stake inserted. This assists with drainage.
Once you have spaced out the stakes, you can cut and attach your fencing material and build!
If you want it to be completely closed off, consider adding a garden gate as well.
Raised Garden Beds
For those of you who don’t have much space to have a garden, and have to deal with smaller pests like rabbits, a raised garden bed can be a fantastic, simple option.
To make one of these yourself, you will need two 2 x 12 planks that are 4 feet long, two 2 x 12 planks that are 8 feet long, 12 pieces of rebar (2 feet long), newspaper or cardboard, a rubber mallet, and soil for the finished frame.
Position your boards as you would like them on the ground, and use the rubber mallet to pound down the first few inches of the rebar (2 pieces) one foot from each corner.
Next you will want to prop up the sides with additional rebar. Continue this until you have two supporting each board of your raised garden bed.
Now you can fill your completed bed with the soil you bought and get to gardening!
If you would prefer a different material, you can always use concrete, logs, twigs, bricks, etc. Get creative with it!
If you already have a fence or wall around your garden/yard, or you would prefer to use the sides of your house, shelving a great option as well.
Now these can be purchased online, or if you would prefer, you can make them out of recycled materials you already have. You can mount mason jars, wooden boards, old ladders, etc. The possibilities are endless!
Just make sure that you safely and securely make and hang up these shelves to ensure that they don’t fall and hurt you or the plants on them.
Lastly, if you don’t have much space outside, consider trying out an indoor garden instead. Whether it is just a few plants arranged around your living room, a green wall, or an entire garden, it is incredibly easy to set up something inside that will thrive and look beautiful.
Indoor gardening can be as simple as you want it to be. To get started, make sure you know exactly what you are going to be planting and growing inside.
Once you have a list of plants, make sure you have an area of your house that gets enough sun (or invest in some grow lights), and that has decent humidity for the plants.
You will also want to have a clear idea of how you should water the plants. You can either do this by hand, or if you don’t have the time or desire to do so, hydroponics are a fantastic option as well.
Our Final Thoughts
No matter what your situation is, we hope you found our ideas for keeping your gardens safe and thriving helpful! If you do need additional assistance with pests and your gardens, don’t hesitate to contact us for help!
Which garden idea do you like the best? | agronomy |
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Senators raised concerns on Tuesday about past comments Sam Clovis, President Donald Trump's nominee for Agriculture undersecretary for research, education and economics, has made questioning the constitutionality of crop insurance.
Tuesday, July 25, 2017 10:15PM CDT
Cooler weather and more rain returned to Brent and Lisa Judisch's area of east-central Iowa this past weekend, providing relief to heat-stressed corn. Meanwhile, temperatures in the hundreds in northeast Oklahoma are pushing Zack Rendel's corn to a likely earlier-than-normal harvest. | agronomy |
https://homepridecd1.com/2014/02/home-irrigation-system/ | 2023-11-29T20:51:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100146.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129204528-20231129234528-00591.warc.gz | 0.927804 | 429 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__206825632 | en | Having a home irrigation system with automatic sprinklers can be very convenient. Often, you simply have to set the time for the days and times you want your landscaping watered, and the system does the rest. That is perhaps one of the main reasons many homeowners want to install home irrigation systems or a sprinkler irrigation system. As such, many people may be wondering how to install an irrigation system.
The process of installing a home irrigation system can be an investment, so it is important that you use the proper tools and do the job right.
The first think you will do is find the water supply that you will use for the home irrigation system. You may need to consult your building plans to find just exactly where those pipes are.
Mark out the areas with stakes where you want the sprinklers for your home irrigation system. You should also mark the areas you will be digging trenches that will connect the system. You should make sure there are no underground utilities or wires where you will be digging. You should call your local utility companies to mark where those utilities are before you start digging trenches for your home irrigation system.
You will then dig the trenches using a trenching machine. The depth of the trenches will be approximately 6 inches deep. You will then turn off the water main and splice tubing into that using tee fittings and copper line.
You will then dig a trench line from the water line to the place you want the valve box to go for your home irrigation system. It is important to understand the directions that came with your valve box to make sure you attach the pipes of your home irrigation system correctly.
You will then place the pipes into the trenches and connect them correctly to sprinkler heads, and then to the valve box. The final steps will include filling in the trenches and placing the timer for the home irrigation system.
Because the process of installing a home irrigation system can be labor intensive and complicated, you may want to hire professionals. In addition to installing your irrigation system, they can also provide irrigation system repair and maintenance.
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https://musachekai12015.wordpress.com/ | 2020-09-19T21:11:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192887.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919204805-20200919234805-00375.warc.gz | 0.975513 | 1,350 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__178258675 | en | The anticipated Rio Olympic games 2016 was tainted with the environmental issue in Brazil and has sparked a worldwide interest on climate change. During the opening ceremony at the Olympics, a part was dedicated to climate change where the dangers of sea were discussed[i]. It was deemed fitting after the Paris convention set a limit to global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Home in my country Kenya, the story is no different as the weather patterns have changed to greater level leading to either high temperature in some parts of the country while other parts experiencing heavy rainfall that comes with dangerous floods.
High temperatures and lack of rainfall in West Pokot county of North Rift has led to the damaging of crops due to lack of water available to the plants. This has affected maize crops in most parts of the county. This has also caused the extreme heat stress in crops, which has limited yields because they occur during certain times of the plants’ life-cycle (pollination, pod or fruit set). Also, heat waves resulted in wilted plants (due to elevated transpiration rates) which caused yield loss. This year, there has been the existence of strong winds in the whole of the Trans Nzoia county which has brought about the damaging of the crops especially leaf and limb damage as well as “sandblasting” of the soil against foliage. Heavy floods by river Nzoia and river Sabwani which are the main rivers which pass through the county poses a threat to the life of both people and crops. This year it was flooded hence it was also detrimental to crops and soil structure. Most maize crops cannot survive in prolonged waterlogged conditions because the roots need to breathe. The floods also affected the other crop such as sweet potatoes, cassavas, millets, green vegetables and sorghum which are grown mostly by small scale farmers. This catastrophic effect of climate change eroded fertile top soil from prime growing areas, resulting in irreversible habitat damage. In the month of June this year,heavy winds combined with rain led to damaging of houses, barns, falling of trees and other factors involved in production of maize/agriculture.
This has also affected the dairy farming in the county. Animals are even more susceptible to climate change just like crops. While crops could be impacted by climate change, it is likely that animals would be even more susceptible to changes in the climate. Due to increased temperature in the area, there is a common dangerous animal disease in the region referred to as East Coast Fever(ECF) which has claimed the lives of many livestock in the county.
Insect parasites and diseases have become more prolific as global warming progresses. New diseases have also emerged in the whole region of West Pokot areas of North Rift that were once considered to inhabit only tropical areas. In the wake of increased heat stress and humidity, most livestock farmer’s majority of whom are small scale have been unable to fight these diseases without the use of costly medicines. It has affected the milk production which is also a source of income among many small scale farmers. This has prompted the increased milk prices due to the demand for it thereby contributing to the Food Price Volatility in the county. My poor family which sometimes fails to buy milk are forced to go without milk for long time due to the inability to afford. All this is because of climate change.
The increased air temperatures have caused more stress on livestock. Both humans and livestock are warm-blooded animals, so both are affected by increased heat and humidity. During stifling heat, livestock reproduction has declined as well as their appetite. Decreased appetite has lengthened the time needed for the livestock to reach their target weight; the reason is that I have observed in my cattle farm where most cows only eat about half of normal quantities when they are heat-stressed. Stress has also increased the incidence of sickness, decrease rates of reproduction, and increase fighting among animals in confinement. In some areas especially near Kitale town of Trans-Nzoia county, night-time temperatures are even more above average than daytime temperatures during heat-waves, which has resulted in increased mortality rates. This is due to emission of gases from the industries in the town that has increased the global warming thereby putting a very big negative impact upon livestock production.
I also wish to note that the increased emission of carbon dioxide among other poisonous gases emitted from the nearby industry has resulted in feed and forage that is less nutritious even if there is more of it. In my own village of Moi Farm and even the entire county, the poor small scale growers in the area are sometimes forced to use additives in order to see the expected growth grains in livestock and also to avoid illnesses. This increased cost to the grower has resulted in the increased food costs to the consumers. In some areas of the county like Kapkoi village, lack of water has affected the availability and farmers have a challenge of keeping up with the plant growth. This is in turn has also contributed to increased food prices in the county.
The County governments in these two counties of Trans Nzoia and West Pokot, are not doing enough in handling the matters of climate change as many projects are geared towards politics at the expense of the real problems facing the communities living in this county. The recently signed Paris Agreement on Climate Change has not been brought to the people of this part of Kenya and hence none of them is aware of the content of the agreement. Heavy rains that poured on the land on the month of May caused the flooding of River Nzoia which destroyed more than 67 houses.
Photo courtesy of the Citizen tv News
Four members of one family died in the process while 55 others were displaced and sustained serious health problems caused by dirty heavy water[ii] The careless dumping of chemical wastes has caused a serious health problems among the people of my community, for instance there was an unfamiliar skin diseases that was as a result of one touching and coming in contact with those wastes. I came face to face with the effects of climate change, a personal experience that has been part of my painfull memories when all my crops and cows were swept away by heavy floods that flooded the Sabwani River in the month of May 2016.Photo courtesy of The star newspaper
It is therefore very important to maintain the global earth temperature below 1.5degrees Celsius as this ensures deep reductions in global gas(net) emissions[iii]. It is time to implement and commit to higher ambition in mitigation. The world needs to act now.
BY CHEKAI MOSES
Human Rights Activist
Deputy Speaker of Bunge la Mwananchi (People’s parliament)
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Coffee Futures Cocoa Futures Cotton Futures Orange Juice Futures Sugar Futures
ICE Soft Futures and Options Markets
The soft markets cover many of the food and fiber commodities. They are often considered exotic as many of these commodities are predominately grown in other regions of the world.
- Cotton Futures
- Cocoa Futures
- Coffee Futures
- Sugar Futures
- Lumber Futures
- Orange Juice Futures
Cotton is a natural fiber used mainly in clothing and home furnishings. Cotton is normally bought by textile mills, which manufacture the cotton into clothes, towels, sheets, etc.
Seasonally, the highest prices for cotton futures normally occur between March and July. The lowest prices typically occur between September and November.
Texas is the largest producing state for cotton, followed by Arkansas, Georgia and Mississippi.
China is the largest producing country for cotton, followed by the US, India and Pakistan.
The cocoa tree needs a hot and rainy climate (tropical rain forest) in order to thrive and is generally confined to areas not more than 20 degrees north or south of the equator.
The cocoa tree takes about five years after planting to produce cocoa beans and about ten years to achieve maximum production.
Cocoa trees produce pods. Each pod produces from 20 to 50 beans (approximately 400 beans are required to make one pound of chocolate).
Most cocoa is harvested between October and January.
A coffee tree will yield an amount of coffee beans to fill a one-pound can of ground coffee during each growing season.
It takes 3 to 5 years after planting a coffee tree before it can produce marketable coffee beans.
The world's largest producers of coffee are Brazil, Vietnam, Columbia and Indonesia.
Brazil and Columbia mainly produce Arabica coffee. Vietnam produces Robusta coffee, which is considered to be lower quality than Arabica.
Arabica is the type of coffee traded at ICE Futures US (ICE).
The world typically produces about 120 million, 60 kilo bags of coffee per year.
Sugar is produced from sugarcane and sugar beets. Both produce the identical refined sugar product. Sugarcane accounts for about 70% of world sugar production.
The largest sugarcane producing countries are Brazil, India, China, and Thailand; respectively. The largest producing states are Florida, Louisiana, Texas and Hawaii.
The largest producing regions of sugar beets are Europe, U.S., China and Japan. The largest producing states of sugar beets are Minnesota, Idaho, North Dakota and Michigan.
Nearly 80 percent of world import demand comes from developing countries.
Around 70 percent of worldwide sugar production is consumed in the country that produced it.
Brazil is both the largest exporter of sugar and the largest producer and user of ethanol.
The process for making FCOJ was invented in Florida in 1947.
The contract for orange juice futures is for frozen concentrated orange juice (FCOJ), since the contract is deliverable and oranges (juice) are perishable.
Most of the FCOJ produced in the US is consumed domestically.
Most of the oranges produced in Florida are used for juice, while most of the oranges produced in California are used for eating.
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http://www.marinrealestate.net/blog/marin-farmers-market-celebrates-thirty-years.html | 2024-04-17T22:27:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817181.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417204934-20240417234934-00157.warc.gz | 0.939381 | 711 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__108993770 | en | As summer dwindles down, the kids start getting ready to go back to school, and that carefree spirit begins to fade we decided now’s a good time to give everyone a lil boost! And what is a better way to do so than with fresh and healthy goods from the Marin Farmers Market! Approaching their thirtieth birthday the coordinators of the Famer’s Market, the Agricultural Institute of Marin (AIM) are making bigger and better strides each year. In the early 1980s, when the market was just putting down roots, there were very few Marin farmers actually participating. Despite our county's rich agricultural heritage, the early years of the Marin Farmers Markets were built on the backs of hard working farmers from other California counties. Thanks to the joint efforts of the Agriculture Commissioner's Office, Farm Bureau, RCD, UC Cooperative Extension, Supervisor Steve Kinsey, Marin Organic and AIM, a community of Marin growers selling direct to the public at their local farmers markets was created. That handful has grown to include 26 farms, selling to Marin eaters at AIM's farmers markets. The rest of the farmers at the market are dedicated growers representing 34 counties from throughout California.
The next evolution at the markets was the inclusion of sustainably-raised meats. In 2004, David Evans of Marin Sun Farms began selling grass-fed beef from his Point Reyes ranch. With awareness on the rise about the importance of knowing your farmer AND your rancher, the floodgates opened. The markets are now home to Marin's Devil's Gulch, Fallon Hills, Rossotti Ranch, Stemple Creek Ranch, Tara Firma and Drakes Bay Family, selling beef, goat, pig, lamb, rabbit, chickens, fish and shellfish. The newest influx of farmers has been cheese makers. With so many dairies in West Marin, we have seen many get into cheese making. We are blessed in Marin with Cowgirl Creamery, Pt. Reyes Farmstead Cheese, Nicasio Valley Cheese, Straus Family Creamery, McClelland Dairy and Marin French Cheese, to name a few.
It’s time to get back to simpler days when we knew who grew our food, when labels were true and people were honest, when we cooked as a family, and when we gathered together in celebration and gratitude to share a meal. So grab the kids, the neighbors, and the dog and come on down every Thursday and Sunday to the Marin Civic Center for your favorite healthy meal. From Falafels to home baked bread to master works of art the markets have quite the eclectic collection.
Find the one nearest you and come on out!
- SUNDAY – SAN RAFAEL Sunday 8am – 1pm Year Round
- THURSDAY – SAN RAFAEL Thursday 8am – 1pm Year Round
- STONESTOWN Sunday 9am – 1pm Year Round
- NOVATO Tuesday 4pm – 8pm May 3rd – Sep. 27th
- NEWARK Sunday 9am – 1pm Year Round
- HAYWARD Saturday 9am – 1pm Year Round
- GRAND LAKE – OAKLAND Saturday 9am – 2pm Year Round
- FAIRFAX Wednesday 4pm – 8pm May 4th – Sep. 28th
For more Information on Marin Famrer's markets and AIG click here!
Remember to check back in to MarinRealEstate.net for more Marin Happenings! | agronomy |
https://gradwater.oregonstate.edu/people/clinton-shock | 2021-04-20T20:17:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618039490226.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20210420183658-20210420213658-00137.warc.gz | 0.958467 | 398 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__25838065 | en | Lead the research program on environmental issues including erosion control, excessive nutrient losses in surface water runoff, and groundwater contamination with nitrate and Dacthal breakdown products. Effectively participated in a cooperative team effort to correct environmental problems in the County.
Wrote much of the station web site.
Conducted research with emphasis in three areas: water quality issues (including soil water measurements), product quality, and new crops. Water quality research made progress that was immediately implemented. Erosion control practices with mechanical furrow mulching and polyacrylamide were developed and proven effective. Fertilization and irrigation methods were developed that saved growers N costs, and protected groundwater. Natural soil N-mineralization was discovered to contribute more available-N to the soil-plant environment than previously thought. Growers' N fertilizer costs were lowered. Environmental N loading was reduced.
Soil water measurements using GMS were developed. Calibrations of instrument readings are being used by growers world wide. Product quality of sugar beets is increasing by the use of soil N-mineralization credits for calculating N requirements. Better beets (less conductivity) results from lower N fertilizer inputs. Consequently many growers now use the beet crop in the crop rotation to ''sop up'' available-N, helping to protect the ground water from nitrate contamination.
New crops being investigated include native range plant seed productions, soybeans, poplar trees, and Hicksii yews.
Continued grower support trials that include variety and crop quality testing on onions, potatoes, sugarbeets, small grains, and alfalfa.
Onions grown under automated drip irrigation had improved yield and quality.
Real time late blight risk was predicted using the ''Wallin model''.
Evaluated drip irrigation for use overseas. Evaluated erosion around the Ilha Grande Bay in Brazil as a short term consultant. Developed specific recommendations for decreasing the potential for erosion. | agronomy |
https://www.themiddleeastmagazine.com/business/dmcc-coffee-centre-opens-in-dubai/ | 2022-07-03T09:07:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104215805.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20220703073750-20220703103750-00552.warc.gz | 0.93481 | 352 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__159786923 | en | DMCC,(Dubai Multi Commodities Centre), the world’s flagship free zone on commodities trade and enterprise, inaugurated the DMCC Coffee Centre on February 18 during Gulfood 2019.
The 7,500 square metre temperature-controlled facility is the first of its kind in the Middle East.
From crop to cup, the centre offers logistical support and services that connect producers to buyers. Core services include warehousing, logistics, green coffee cleaning, contract roasting and packing, as well as more specialised offerings for re-bagging of green coffee, sample evaluation and training.
The centre houses a coffee quality laboratory, cupping labs and a Specialty Coffee Association training campus, in addition to a range of commercial office space.
Projected to handle up to 20,000 tonnes of green coffee bean annually – with an estimated annual trade value of around AED367m ($100m) – the centre is set to attract new trade flows to Dubai and boost the national economy.
Dubai’s strategic geographic location offers connectivity between the fast growing and high value consumer markets in the Middle East and Europe, to some of the world’s major coffee producing nations such as Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Uganda and Vietnam.
Operational since November, the centre is set to become the preferred hub for specialty coffee buyers, traders, roasters and producers.
Coffee is the one of the world’s most widely consumed hot beverages. The global coffee industry is worth an estimated AED367.3bn ($100.1bn), with the industry in the Middle East expected to climb to AED16.2bn ($4.42bn) by 2021, according to Euromonitor. | agronomy |
http://matenwaclc.org/category/updates/ | 2015-05-28T23:57:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-22/segments/1432207929803.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20150521113209-00315-ip-10-180-206-219.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.973939 | 494 | CC-MAIN-2015-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-22__0__166396490 | en | Dear friends of Matènwa,
We hope that you are enjoying springtime and even doing some gardening yourselves, just as MCLC has been doing all year-round.
The rains have finally begun after over 4 long months of drought.
If you garden or know someone who does, the students would like to share this great homemade organic pesticide recipe with you to help protect your plants. We have found it to be very effective to fight pests such as caterpillars and Mealybugs. People can still safely consume the vegetables from the garden later on. To make this pesticide, you will need a few neem and cedar leaves, a mortar and pestle, an organic soap bar, water, a recipient to mix the ingredients, and a strainer.
To start, the students use a mortar and two pestles to grind the leaves. Next, they dilute the soap in water, add the grinded leaves, and then pour the solution through a strainer into a spray container. Once students spray the plants with this solution, the insects stayed away from the garden.
Passing it Forward
Some of the secondary students who took weaving classes last year are now teaching their peers how to make woven chairs and baskets. The student leaders have delved into the work with great excitement. This is evident in how motivated they are to prepare the materials needed for their classes (See photo). MCLC students are learning and passing it forward!
Training and Visit Update
Community Coalition for Haiti sent a third group of teachers from Jacmel schools for a week-long training at MCLC. The five teachers did classroom observations and learned about our different teaching methods and principles. After the training, they felt that they had acquired enough techniques to start gardening with their students and managing their classrooms without verbal or physical punishment.
MCLC also received two special visits last month. FOM’s board president, Barbara Sampson, led a group of supporters to see and experience Matènwa first hand. Five people came from GreaterGood, including its CEO, Tim Kunin, who was visiting Matènwa for the second time. They were very impressed by how well spoken our 9th graders were and reiterated their commitment to help fund and promote Matènwa’s Secondary School program.
Chris W. Low, Executive Director FOM
Ezner Angervil, Director MCLC | agronomy |
https://www.somyarriys.com/importance-of-oil-palm-tree.html | 2023-12-11T22:04:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679518883.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20231211210408-20231212000408-00455.warc.gz | 0.944733 | 920 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__57505642 | en | Importance of oil palm tree: Palm tree is grown in tropical rain forest. It is a perennial tree. Collection of palm trees in a forest is called Palm tree plantation. This article will review the importance of oil palm tree .
Propagation of palm tree
It is propagated through it’s seed called palm fruits. It is buried in the soil, once it germinates, you can transplant. When propagating the tree, a certain distance is maintained between each tree, this will ensure as the grow, the leaves don’t get to touch each other and also to maintain even distribution of soil nutrients
It takes several years before a planted palm tree can be able to produce palm fruits. Say between three to five years depending on the specie, climate and soil nutrients.
There are several species of palm fruits, most times they are distinguished based on how long it takes to produce fruits, other time based on the height of it’s tree.
Palm three survives mostly in rain forest regions,it doesn’t in survive deserts. In Nigeria it is planted and it survives in Westerner part of the country due to the presence of tropical rain forest.
Maintenance of Palm tree Plantation
Palm tree plantation requires constant maintenance throughout it’s life span. Proper maintenance will lead to fruitful production. Such maintenance include,
Weeding is the removal of unwanted grass or trees from the farm. Periodic weeding of the plantation is recommended, it can be quarterly or otherwise depending on the vegetation of the area. Most times ripped fruits will fall off beside the parent tree and starts germinating, if not properly weed, thereby eliminating them, it will cost congestion. Weeds are eliminated and most times placed beside each palm tree to serve as manure.
The essence of weeding is to eliminate weaker plants, unwanted grass and herbs thereby stopping them from competing with the tree on available nutrients
Manure is addition of nutrients to the soil. It can be in form of organic or inorganic.
Sometimes unwanted grass and herbs are used to serve as manure
Other times inorganic fertilizer specifically made for palm trees are used. This is done periodically depending on the soil
Yes, this is necessary, as time progresses there is need to trim off weak and discolored leaves off from the palm tree, as this will make it easy for presence of sunlight and also for easy harvesting of palm fruits.
Harvesting of Palm Fruits
Palm fruits are harvested once the fruits it produce turns red or yellow in color depending on the specie. A specialist climbs the tree using a dedicated rope to cut down the fruit.
Processing of Palm fruits
Palm fruits are process by cooking under a high temperature, locally after cooking, it will be pounded using a big motar and pestle, but with technological inventions, it is process using a special machine. The by products of this processing is palm oil, palm kernel and chaff
Economic importance of palm tree
Locals tap the palm tree. They obtain palm wine from it, which the drink.
The are use in producing brooms use for sweeping.
Also use in producing baskets of various sizes and types.
Palm leaves are used by the locals to serve as shades, that is alternative to zinc , they use it in roofing their buildings.
Palm leaves are also use in making local fence, of building ,barns even in building local bathroom in rural areas.
Palm oil is the major product of palm tree and of course the most valuable.
We obtain Palm oil use in cooking , in cooking soups and stew
It can also be use in as sauce when you add salt ,pepper , onions and sometimes scent leaves for eating yam .
Palm oil is also use in making soaps and creams
Palm kernel when cracked can be eaten raw.
When fried, after cracking, oil obtained serves as body cream .
The back after cracking is used in placed of or along side firewood for cooking.
Palm tree trunk are use in place of planks and logs of wood for roofing building.
This is use in making bed frames for the locals.
The chaff obtained during palm oil processing is equally good for making fire ,it supports firewood.
Chaff from kernel can serve as animal feeds
Economic importance of oil palm tree can not be over emphasized because every of its produce serves a useful purpose.
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https://umamiandme.wordpress.com/2013/06/25/introducing-sea-asparagus/ | 2018-06-20T09:14:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267863516.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20180620085406-20180620105406-00326.warc.gz | 0.926486 | 555 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__45324397 | en | I finally got the chance to check out the Trout Lake Farmer’s Market last weekend. It was probably one of the best markets in terms of location, market vendors, and food. I picked up some delicious nut pate, bratwurst, cherry tomato plants and bags full of local beets. I also picked up some sea asparagus from one of my favourite farmers whom I cannot remember the name of but he always has the best, most unique produce ever (he’s the big hippy guy with long reddish-brownish hair if that helps!?). He was the guy I bought the stinging nettles from this past spring for my stinging nettle pesto. This time around he had sea asparagus, dandelion greens, and a number of interesting greens and weeds.
Today, I made a sea asparagus stir fry.
Sea asparagus is a really interested vegetable. They are tiny, individual little asparagus slivers that are a bit juicy and tangy — they remind me of biting into a pickle. They are aromatic vegetables that smell like you spent a day at the sea. I tried one raw, I tried one blanched, but finally decided on stir frying them since I had a number of other vegetables in my fridge that were about to expire. I’d recommend tossing them into a salad, blanched, with a sweet dressing to offset the tang and slight sourness.
Sea asparagus should be available for the summer months. Pick them up at the Trout Lake Farmer’s Market and give them a try!
Sea asparagus stir fry
What you’ll need:
– 2 tsps extra virgin coconut oil
– 2 tbsp aka miso paste
– 1 tbsp gochujang
– 6 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/2 cup water
– 4 cups sea asparagus, rinsed
– 2 yellow/orange peppers, diced
– 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed, chopped into 1″ pieces
– 1 celery stalk, diced
– 1 carrot, peeled and julienned
– Freshly ground black pepper
– Green onions, sliced (optional)
What you’ll need to do:
1. Melt the coconut oil in a wok over high heat. Add the garlic, gochujang, water and miso paste. and stir until dissolved, about 45 seconds.
2. Add all of the vegetables and water and cover to let the vegetables steam. Cook for about 5 minutes or until desired doneness. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
3. Serve atop brown rice with Sriracha. | agronomy |
https://miltonjohns.wordpress.com/2013/01/11/the-heavens-opened/ | 2018-01-24T09:21:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084893629.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20180124090112-20180124110112-00161.warc.gz | 0.974382 | 71 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__46657937 | en | The Heavens Opened
And they literally did, about 2 minutes after I got back in the car. It was the sun shining through the clouds that caught my eye with this shot initially. The fields were just lakes. You can see the hay bale sat in the middle of the field to give some sort of idea how deep the water was. | agronomy |
http://barnyardorganics.blogspot.com/2009/05/guess-what-this-is.html | 2024-04-20T04:57:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817474.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420025340-20240420055340-00189.warc.gz | 0.969001 | 594 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__166074662 | en | So, challenge of the day, for all my faithful readers out there; What is the stuff in these pictures and what do we do with it?
Well, it's couch grass (pronounced 'cooch grass') and chances are you have it in your garden or somewhere around you. It's a persistent and wily little beast and if Barnyard Organics ever collapses, it will be due to this arch nemesis of a plant. Whenever we're asked about the challenges of organic farming and our operation in particular, 'couch grass' comes up as an answer pretty close to the top, along with time management and paying the bills.
It spreads by rhizomes under the ground and is virtually invincible. Like some mythical beast, chopping it up only causes it to spread and creates yet new plants. Even the tiniest little piece of rhizome (or root) can take root and sprout big healthy plants in a very short time. Mark has dug up four foot rhizomes in the past. The other thing is that the root is VERY strong. It can grow right through a potato with ease. It laughs in the face of obstruction.
SO, what is an organic farmer to do. A quick shot of Roundup would take care of it pretty easily, but that's the name of our game, so we've had to be inventive. Hence, the photos above.
We knew that breaking it up would only make it worse and tillage is a dangerous method to try to deal with this weed, so we considered the possibility and methods of removing it from the field completely. Turns out a finger weeder is a multipurpose tool afterall. First, the field is harrowed and broken up and then left for a couple days to allow the rhizomes to dry up in the sun. Then we run the finger weeder through it and let the tines drag as much as they can to a winrow. That's what you're seeing in the first picture above. While it's VERY satisfying to see the big piles of couch grass in the woods, there's still quite a bit in the field and it's something we really need to keep on top of at all times. Just a little bit of pressure to keep us on our toes, which isn't a bad thing.
We'll let you know how the couch is in this field at the end of the season, since it made for a crop loss last year, it was so thick.
In other news we got our first batch of chicks yesterday and so far so good. 100 broilers, 25 layers.
Must run, there's a coon on the loose on the farm (leaving tell tale signs around) and Mark is itching to go a-huntin' before he finds all the grain he could get into. Ah, what a way to spend a beautiful May night. | agronomy |
https://ustimenow.com/rabi-sowing-all-eyes-on-wheat-as-its-coverage-rises-10/ | 2023-03-25T17:43:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945368.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20230325161021-20230325191021-00291.warc.gz | 0.96129 | 592 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__244337672 | en | Wheat sowing is up by 10 per cent as of Friday during the ongoing rabi season, thanks to an early start in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. The area under the cereal crop by the end of the month will indicate what the production of wheat will be as planting in December will likely affect the crop yield if there is another heatwave that was witnessed during March-April this year.
The overall sowing under all rabi crops has increased by 6 per cent to 178.17 lakh hectares (lh) as of November 11 from the year-ago period. This makes up nearly 30 per cent of the normal area, which is 633.18 lh for all rabi crops.
Delayed monsoon retreat
Wheat has been sown on 45.21 lh so far, higher in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. But, planting has been a tad lower in key wheat procurement States of Punjab and Madhya Pradesh.
Sowing of wheat, the main cereal of the winter season, begins normally in November and harvest operations are carried out during March-April. However, many areas in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh plant wheat in October and harvest the crop earlier than other regions. But due to delayed retreat of monsoon from Gujarat and MP, the sowing commenced late this year.
Pulses acreage is a notch lower at 54.66 lh against 55.41 lh in the year-ago period. Chana (gram) area is up one per cent at 39.52 lh from 39.12 lh a year ago.
The area under oilseeds has reached 58.11 lh, up by 12 per cent from 51.50 lh. Out of this, the area under mustard is up by 14.8 per cent at 55.35 lh compared with 48.20 lh a year ago.
Mustard used to be sown in and around Rajasthan’s Bharatpur, the main hub of the oilseed crop bordering Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, in the second fortnight of September and every year it is getting delayed. Though current data show that it is higher from the year-ago period, ideally it should have been over by October-end as it is a 130-140 days crop and the yield gets lowered when it is harvested after summer sets in the region, experts said.
Coarse cereals have been sown on 13.14 lh, down 10 per cent from 14.59 lh a year ago, while winter-grown paddy has been transplanted on 7.05 lh against 5.99 lh, up by 18 per cent, according to data released by the Agriculture Ministry. Rabi maize area is up at 2.50 lh from 2.22 lh while sowing in the main producing State of Bihar is yet to commence. | agronomy |
https://www.carboncommentary.com/blog/2007/09/15/is-organic-food-better-for-the-climate | 2019-08-24T04:44:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027319724.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20190824041053-20190824063053-00195.warc.gz | 0.946694 | 1,571 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__139220717 | en | The evidence is not quite clear enough that organic food is better for the atmosphere. The debate on whether organic agriculture reduces greenhouse gas emissions is a lively and sometimes acrimonious affair. The calculations are complex, the results depend on myriad factors that are difficult to quantify, and much research remains to be done. Those who give unequivocal answers to the question 'is organic better?' may not be recognising the extraordinary uncertainty that still surrounds many aspects of agriculture. Rather than produce a simple answer, this note offers a statement of the competing cases.
This topic has been widely researched but has produced very varying answers. There is certainly no consensus. In general, organic farming seems to be slightly better for the atmosphere than conventional cultivation, but for every ten studies that say this, five say something different. Almost all the conclusions are the subject of passionate debate.
The argument against organic agriculture: conventional farming is better for the planet
- Conventional farming produces far more food per acre than organic farming. Though comparison is surprisingly difficult, organic yields probably vary from about 50% to about 70% of the conventional equivalent. I say 'probably' because some people give figures that are well outside this range. It depends on the crop, the type of soil, and the climate. The importance of lower productivity for climate change is that for every unit of input, the output is lower. Think about organic milk, for example. The cows need to be fed, at least in winter, and the food requires a lot of energy to produce. If an organic cow gives half as much milk as a conventional milker, the energy cost is double. This argument is even clearer when includes the methane output of cows. Methane is a powerful warming gas, and cows produce huge volumes of it. Organic cows produce less milk than conventionally farmed cattle so the methane output per litre tends to be much higher.
- Most organic agriculture is more labour-intensive than conventional farming. Usually, but not always, the tractor needs to criss-cross the field more often. And if yields are lower anyway, the cost of the energy used is far greater per unit of output. Or take organic tomatoes grown in a heated greenhouse: the labour needed is the same, but the yield is less.
- Organic agriculture can involve more disruption of the soil. It needs more ploughing, for example. This may increase the losses of soil carbon, though this conclusion is fervently disputed by organic proponents.
- A system that relies on natural manures may require more methane-producing animals on the farm. Methane is a dangerous greenhouse gas. More manure may also result in higher emissions of nitrous oxide, an even worse climate-changing gas. Replacing inorganic fertilisers with farmyard manure certainly does not have an unambiguously beneficial effect on GHGs.
- Organic food tends to be imported. The food miles are greater.
- There may be more wastage in organic systems. Organic fruit and vegetables are more likely to suffer pest damage, perhaps reducing storage life. Data on this is particularly sparse.
- Ruminant animals in organic systems mature more slowly, so they emit methane for a longer period before becoming productive. (This is particularly important with cows.)
- Conventional farming may work better with the new(ish) 'no-till' or 'min-till' cultivation systems. These techniques entail the maximum avoidance of ploughing, which is thought to cause the loss of soil carbon to the atmosphere.
The opposing view: organic farming is the way forward
- Organic farming avoids nitrogenous fertilisers. These fertilisers take much energy to produce. Their use also adds, perhaps very substantially, to nitrous oxide. Nitrous oxide is far worse than methane or carbon dioxide. Agriculture is the single most important source of this gas.
- Organic cultivation probably helps build carbon in the soil. Soils that receive inorganic fertiliser tend to have lower carbon levels than fields in long-term organic cultivation.
- The methane output from the manure from free-range animals in organic systems is far less than from the slurry tanks in intensive beef farming, for example.
- Though much organic food is imported, the percentage is tending to fall as consumers react to the poor publicity about food miles and adjust their purchasing behaviour.
- Organic farmers tend to work harder to sell their food locally rather than to the supermarkets or to processors. This reduces the energy in transportation and in manufacturing.
- Cows do take longer to mature in organic systems, but they don't wear out so fast from exhaustion, so fewer calves are needed at any time to maintain the stock of productive animals.
- It is possible that people may waste more organic food, but the consumer will be conscious of the price and the general need to cook and eat the food soon after purchase. The purchase of organic food tends to bring with it an enhanced sensitivity to the need to use foods as soon as possible and not waste expensive ingredients.
- The calculations of emissions from conventional agriculture very rarely include the impact of GHGs from liming soils to redress the increased acidity coming from the use of inorganic fertilisers. The lime will degrade to give off CO2.
Typical research conclusions Most research suggests that organic agriculture has marginally lower emissions than conventional methods. But the results are debatable and depend on the crop, the soils, and the skill of the farmer. It is often remarked that comparisons are difficult because organic farmers may well be better at their job. Good farmers become organic farmers. This may artificially advantage organic methods.
Unfortunately, we probably need even more research to get clearer conclusions. Until then, the protagonists on either side will continue to debate the issue with passionate intensity. Of course, organic food is almost certainly better for biodiversity, for the maintenance of soil quality, and for animal health. It may, only may, be better at providing micro-nutrients, but there is very little to support the view that organic food is inevitably healthier. But there is intriguing early evidence that vegetables stressed by the need to protect themselves against pests that would be destroyed by pesticides in conventional farming contain higher levels of complex compounds useful for human health.
'Is organic better?' may not be the right question to ask Organic tomatoes grown in March in heated Dutch glasshouses will be far worse for the environment than imported conventional Israeli fruits. Someone trying to minimise the GHG impact of the food he or she eats would probably do best to follow some simple rules:
- Animal products are generally worse for GHGs than plant-based foods, so vegan diets are far better than carnivorous. This result is generally agreed.
- Raw food is better than cooked. Cooking can represent a large fraction of the total energy in the life cycle.
- Food processing, particularly keeping foodstuffs chilled in factories and in supermarket refrigerators, is usually worse than equivalent minimally processed ambient foodstuffs.
- Local food is not necessarily better than food from afar. 'Food miles' do not necessarily imply high greenhouse gas emissions. Sugar made from Brazilian sugar cane, which has very low fertiliser input, may have a much lower carbon impact than East Anglian sugar beet, which has taken large doses of nitrogen fertiliser and then required substantial amounts of energy to process. But, all other things being equal, local food grown and sold in its natural season and not retailed through energy intensive supermarkets is better than products grown on the other side of the globe.
- So, in a conclusion that will not please high-living gourmands, the best foods from a climate change viewpoint are unprocessed, unpackaged vegan wholefoods sold locally and produced in season. | agronomy |
http://mazagane.leforum.eu/t146-FULL-How-To-Grow.htm | 2018-08-17T13:51:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221212323.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20180817123838-20180817143838-00227.warc.gz | 0.802618 | 347 | CC-MAIN-2018-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-34__0__117421565 | en | generation mazagane est désormais compatible avec l'extension FastNews.kiwi disponible pour votre navigateur. Avec cette extension, vérifiez s'il y a des nouveaux sujets sur ce forum en un clic depuis n'importe quelle page !Cliquez ici pour en savoir plus.
10cf746e54 This is why it’s so important you trained plants properly in the vegetative stage. During the last two weeks before harvest, you can basically drop the humidity as low as possible. As a special garden treat, put a few along a walkway and between steps, and your footsteps will release its aroma. Even if you're not actually getting taller, good posture will make you look taller. Most growers are only interested in growing female plants so they can harvest the bud.
Now look what happens when they get switched over to the flowering stage. 70-85F (20-30C) is great. It may take 10 minutes, or it may take a few hours depending on how wet the buds are. Savoring the melt-in-your-mouth juiciness of freshly picked strawberries is but one reason to grow your own. In an herb bed, it becomes one of a cooks resources to create a& Read more Growing Fernleaf Dill In the Garden In addition to providing aromatic seeds and foliage, dill will brighten your garden with its yellow-green flowers in spring and fall. For people like us, growing cannabis can be a relaxing pastime that can save you a lot of money, time and frustration. Talk to your doctor for advice. | agronomy |
https://www.dewittbankandtrust.com/Commercial-Loans.aspx | 2019-02-23T14:49:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550249504746.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20190223142639-20190223164639-00611.warc.gz | 0.932038 | 99 | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__162201533 | en | DeWitt Bank & Trust has proudly partnered with the local agriculture community since 1929. We are dedicated to helping our local farmers meet their financial needs. We are committed to long-term relationships helping to grow your farming operation through the challenges and successes.
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For more information about our agriculture loans contact us for an appointment. | agronomy |
https://thelivinggreens.com/blog/2020/02/07/urban-rooftop-farming-growing-in-popularity/ | 2020-10-24T23:05:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107885059.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20201024223210-20201025013210-00715.warc.gz | 0.962398 | 750 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__202828248 | en | Harvesting and growing one’s own food has always been a necessary resource for man and has been a decent and honorable profession for millions of people. In today’s day and age, it seems that needs have moved away from buying directly from farmer’s resources and buying whatever is convenient such as from fast food establishments, etc. Who even knows where their food comes from either. Living in a busy city can make buying from local farms that much more difficult because when you look around a busy city such as New York, chances are you’re going to see a lot more concrete than rolling farm fields. New developments of rooftop gardens on tops of skyscrapers, as well as turning available lands into urban farms have drastically grown in popularity over the past century and the benefits the neighborhoods they are set up in, the community members as a whole and much more. From public health advocates, urban farmers, grass root organizations and community allies, urban rooftop farming will only take off from the current success it is already yielding and continue to make even the busiest of cities just a little bit more green.
“The bottom line is that I harbored a secret desire to be a farmer and my way of doing that is to use what I have, which is a roof,” said Paula Crossfield, and urban farmer from the Lower East Side of New York as quoted in the New York Times article, Urban Farming, a Bit Closer to The Sun. Here. Crossfield also manages a Civil Eats blog that specializes in sustainable agriculture.
Some seeds that Crossfield plants in her own garden include: butternut squash, rainbow chard, oak leaf lettuce golden zucchini, calendula, sunflowers, herbs, tomatoes, watermelon, amaranth greens and nasturtiums.
It isn’t just individuals that are catching the “green thumb” however, groups such as Bay Localize, a community group moving to create more resilient and “green” neighborhoods in San Francisco, are sprouting up in busy cities all over the United States. These groups are working with the city to find pieces of land to plant a variety of produce, flowers, herbs, etc., nestled within the busy and nonstop city. Other projects they work towards producing are rooftop gardens. There are so many cities that still have to deal with outdated zoning codes, legal barriers to growing and selling produce on public and private lands and pricey permit fees so if businesses agree, the growing can be taken to the skies, literally.
There are many benefits from having gardens on rooftops other than just being pleasing aesthetically. According to Urban Roof Gardens based out of the U.K., “green roofs” absorb up to 75% of rainfall which in turn reduces runoff and lowers the risk of flooding. Here. Gardens also provide habitats for native birds and insect populations. This is especially seen when one plants indigenous flora. Rare species are more likely to be seen when you plant rare plants. Through transpiration, the plants can actually cool the air and act as filter for oxygen production and carbon dioxide levels as well as reduce surface roof temperatures. Rooftop plants have the ability to trap 85% of airborne particulars on their leaf surfaces which in turn creates a healthier and cleaner environment for us.
There are so many more benefits to rooftop gardens that include: modifying urban micro-climates, improve overall air quality, insulate against heat loss in the winter and sound in the summer, they increase the property value, utilize under-used space, children can learn how to grow and manage their own food and they provide social benefits for gatherings and community teamwork. | agronomy |
http://www.cva.org/news/208/ | 2014-04-17T15:31:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-15/segments/1397609530136.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20140416005210-00126-ip-10-147-4-33.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.914441 | 126 | CC-MAIN-2014-15 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-15__0__116789123 | en | Before you get your hands in the dirt, there are some things to think about before starting a garden. Do your seedlings need to start indoors? Where are you planning on putting your garden? Does your garden have enough sunlight? What plants do best in your area?
Here are some links to check out to make sure your garden is as successful as possible:
Fun garden planner: http://www.smartgardener.com/
US Hardiness Zones: http://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/
Preparing the soil:
Starting Seeds Indoors: | agronomy |
http://ics-iuga.com/largest-rice-producing-countries-in-the-world/ | 2018-06-18T17:15:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267860684.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20180618164208-20180618184208-00486.warc.gz | 0.967614 | 170 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__244160315 | en | Rice, one crop on which many countries are dependent on.Rice is exported and imported between many countries.Rice is majorly used for the culinary preference in the world especially in Asiatic countries. China is the country which made rice as a crop and now have spread worldwide.The countries residing in the eastern and southern parts of Asia have fertile soils which is suitable for its production.Therefore these countries have given their best in the field of rice as a crop.
Rice is also available in many categories of which Basmathi is the best-known among the all.In some parts of the world people prefer to eat brown rice instead of white. They are rich in carbohydrates. Therefore, they are one of the cheapest sources of calorie intake. Here is the list of top 10 largest rice producing countries in the world 2018. | agronomy |
http://cascadiapacificgroup.com/?p=71 | 2018-04-20T19:51:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125944682.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20180420194306-20180420214306-00474.warc.gz | 0.93888 | 1,195 | CC-MAIN-2018-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__94566414 | en | Most of us Nor’westerners can agree that we need to provide for urban growth (that is, when growth returns) and, at the same time, we want to maintain clean water, forests and farm land. Skagit Valley residents, in Northwest Washington State are grappling with controlling urban sprawl on the fertile farmlands of the Skagit delta.
The problem has been re-played in different ways and in many places: the subdivided farmscapes of the Hudson River valley in New York; the hobby farms and forests of King County near Seattle, etc. The method to control sprawl is the same: down-zone land parcels to large lots (5-80 acres) to retain rural character.
The result of this method is also the same: the gentry class buy up lands to create their little paradise and the lands become non-productive farms and forests AND the lands are subtracted from a shrinking base that might have been developed. It takes just a quick drive from Monroe to North Bend to witness this effect: Hundreds of acres of farms and forests that haven’t produced an ear of corn or a stick of lumber in decades.
Folks in the Skagit valley are taking a slightly different approach: they are considering regulations to require owners of farm land to actually farm their land. Bob Simmons, formerly at KING-TV, filed this report in Crosscut magazine:
A tough new effort to preserve Skagit Valley farmland
To build a new house on agricultural land, you’ll have to farm that land yourself, and prove it.
There’s a tough new rule in the Skagit Valley’s never-ending struggle to preserve farmland. From now on, you won’t be allowed to build a new house on land zoned for farming, unless you’re a farmer. Not a make-believe farmer, but one actively making a living from the land.
Under the new rules, when you apply for a county permit to build a house on farmland, you sign a sworn affidavit showing three years of farm income from the lot where the house would stand. And forget about nesting there as a non-farmer while renting the tillable land to someone else. If you’re going to build on it, you’ll have to farm it yourself.
Skagit County has had the latent authority to do this for ten years, but Planning Director Gary Christensen says the language of the code, until now, was too imprecise to enforce. So the astonishingly productive lands of the Skagit Valley, listed by agronomists as among the best in the world, are becoming home sites.
There’s been a 40-acre lot-size minimum in the Skagit ag zone for years. But as Christensen explained to the Skagit Valley Herald, the agricultural parcels “can in the end turn out to be large-lot residential parcels on which maybe McMansions are built.”
Planners in Pacific Northwest farming counties are learning now what those in the farming states of the Eastern Seaboard found out 40 years ago — zoning land for large minimum acreages does not necessarily stop sprawl. It simply changes one-acre sprawl to five-acre sprawl, or in the case of the best Skagit lands, 40-acre sprawl. So regulations meant to protect farmland can make it disappear even faster.Every region of the country faces Skagit County’s dilemma. A study by the American Farmland Trust six years ago found the United States losing two acres of farmland to development every minute. In the course of a year, that amounts to an area more than half a mile wide that would stretch from San Francisco to New York. Christensen’s new interpretation doesn’t change the rules for those who want to remodel or rebuild an existing house on an agricultural lot. It’s aimed at stopping new building on ag lands by non-farmers, and reflects an extraordinary passion by Skagit Valley residents to hold onto what’s left of agriculture.
Kenny Johnson, a retired dairy farmer who serves on the Skagit County board of the Washington Farm Bureau, thinks the new rules could help save agriculture. It isn’t just the literal conversion of farmland from growing crops to growing houses that worries him. It’s what happens to the price of land. “Some very well paid executives with plenty of money to invest, they can pay $20,000 an acre more than a farmer can,” Johnson told Crosscut. “With us, the land has to pay back our investment. These guys buying it up just for a place to live, they don’t have to worry about that.”
Johnson and other farmland advocates worry also about the critical mass of farmers. Once the number of farms in a given community drops below a certain level, farm-related businesses go away. Soon there are no machinery dealers, dairy processors, truckers, seed and fertilizer dealers. It’s next to impossible to farm without those supporting businesses, and once they’ve gone, farmers begin to give up.
Johnson sees one major problem with Planning Director Christensen’s new enforcement tools — the provision that disallows the 40-acre homeowner to rent his unused land to someone else. “They say you have to farm it if you’re going to build on it,” Johnson observes. “That really means a neighbor can’t rent that farm land that isn’t being used. I’m afraid that’s wishful thinking. Farmers here are always looking for other land to rent. I don’t see how they’re going to enforce that.” | agronomy |
https://ceresgreens.com/our-farm/ | 2021-12-08T09:45:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964363465.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20211208083545-20211208113545-00250.warc.gz | 0.919144 | 185 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__70072717 | en | CERES GREENS GROWS PREMIUM LEAFY GREEN AND HERB CROPS IN BEAUTIFUL BARRE, VERMONT.
Our farm is centrally located in Barre, Vermont – a historic city known as the granite capital of the world for its enormous quarries of high quality granite. To extract the granite was a feet of engineering in the mid 1800’s, and a legacy that we carry forth to do our part to bring innovation and jobs to this vibrant community in the heart of our great state.
HOW WE GROW
Our produce is grown vertically in an indoor controlled environment to provide the most ideal growing conditions. Imagine aisles of living walls of edible plants! Learn more >
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To provide the freshest, tastiest locally grown produce possible, significantly reducing food miles and providing a secure source of food. Explore > | agronomy |
https://javasmugglers.com/products/ruby-spritzer-bus-only | 2024-04-17T15:32:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817158.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417142102-20240417172102-00066.warc.gz | 0.924711 | 146 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__24639013 | en | Our java beans are cultivated by local farmers on the islands of Indonesia. This part of the world offers the ideal atmosphere and climate for growing our delicious coffee.
Coffee is high in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. It boosts the immune system and guards against disease.
JavaSmugglers single origin coffee is free of pesticides and artificial fertilizers. The high altitude and volcanic soil found in Indonesia causes our beans to have an incredible aroma with low acidity, which is much more gentile on our tummies.
We strive to bring people a flavorful coffee bean that won't do harm to our bodies over time. | agronomy |
http://www.rondomskrik.co.za/farming-activities.html | 2021-01-18T01:26:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703514046.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20210117235743-20210118025743-00154.warc.gz | 0.95559 | 180 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__271538305 | en | Currently we farm mostly with grains like wheat, oats and canola. We use less invasive planting methods that cause less disturbance to the earth than traditional methods. We also avoid planting wheat year after year, this is to aid in the sustainability of the soil and to reduce the need for artificial additives.
We have about 43 hectares of vineyards (Chenin Blanc, Shiraz and Pinotage vines).
The vineyards are all bush vines, growing low on the ground, not on trellises. This is due to the fact that we have dry land vineyards, no irrigation.
Our cattle are Angus, a docile breed.
Our sheep are Dohne Merino, which are known for their excellent meat and good wool production.
We also raise calves at certain times of the year, mostly Fries and every now and then we have a brown Jersey calf. | agronomy |
https://prranch.com/blog/history-of-pine-river-ranch/ | 2019-03-20T17:14:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912202450.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20190320170159-20190320192159-00223.warc.gz | 0.991591 | 117 | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__20345714 | en | The words “Ski-Land” were put on the barn when it was built in 1944 by Mr. Motteler. It was in recognition of his fruit packing plant in Leavenworth: Ski-Land Fruit Packing.
It turns out that Mr. Motteler had two dairies, this was his first with the other one located by Ski Hill in Leavenworth. The Motteler family still continues to run an orchard in the Leavenworth area.
One more mystery about the history of Pine River Ranch solved! | agronomy |
https://stage1.hdfc.com/blog/get-your-garden-summer-ready | 2023-01-27T22:00:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764495012.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20230127195946-20230127225946-00351.warc.gz | 0.932741 | 638 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__167974961 | en | Anxious that the hot season will leave your plants dead as dust? Our detailed guide to a blooming summer paradise will put your worries to rest.
Spring is upon us! And now is the time to shower some dedicated TLC upon your garden and bring it back from the barren icy grip of winters, to ensure you have a thriving garden ready for some bright and sunny entertainment. Here’s all you need to know for having a flourishing green patch.
When to plant
The best time is the end of February through March, right when your sweaters start to come off. Choose a day that isn’t too windy. Harsh wind scan causes stress to your saplings’ roots and hurt their growth trajectory. So a calm, cloudy day is the best time to plant, when neither wind nor sun can cause much harm.
Preparing the soil for planting
Start by removing any weeds. Weeds compete for nutrients, sunlight and water. Then loosen up the soil using akhurpi and let the soil absorb sun for a day or two. Add organic compost such as ghanjivamrith or vermicompost along with some neem khali. Finally, add a 1-inch layer of mulch. If you’re growing in containers, use a good potting mix to help retain moisture and keep the soil aerated and well-drained.
The art of watering
Ensure that you water your plants generously, right after planting. Following this, water frequently enough to keep the top 1-inch of the soil moist. Water the plants during the cooler parts of the day, either early in the morning or late in the evening. Watering during heavy sunlight can cause scalding and damage the leaves. During extreme heat, water both in the morning and evening. Be careful not to over water as this can cause fungal diseases. Rotten roots are a sign of over watering. It’s usually best to water frequently in large quantities. But since most of our cities have water shortages in the summer, it’s better to water heavily and occasionally, as this encourages deeper root growth into cooler (and hopefully more moist) layers of soil. Frequent light watering encourages lush growth but also promotes shallower roots, making the plant less prepared to cope on exceptionally hot days. Above all, to ensure your soil remains moist, you need to mulch! In the summer, I usually keep at least a 2–3-inch layer of mulch over all my potted plants and at least a 1-2 inch layer on the ground.
Summer specific fertilizing
Apply dry as well as liquid manure once every 2-4 weeks. Plants in pots and confined containers need frequent nutrition to thrive. Especially vegetables like brinjals and gourds require extra manuring for prolific fruiting. Remember, that your plants are just emerging from the relatively slow and dormant winter so they have a larger energy requirement to sustain their increased growth in the warm weather.
WHAT YOU CAN PLANT
It’s a good time to begin a vegetable or herb garden. | agronomy |
http://www.thechickenmama.com/ | 2013-05-23T16:33:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703592489/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112632-00040-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.957955 | 683 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__188808277 | en | Springtime arrives! I spend a few moments being grateful and then spring into action. There’s work to be done!
The big upgrade this year was taking out the t-post fence and replacing it with something nicer. This served two purposes – expanding the barnyard and blocking the view of the storage area behind the garage. The posts went in a few months ago and we worked on the fence when it wasn’t snowing. Now we’ve got less grass to mow, more room for the animals, and when we do our evening happy hour watching “chicken TV” we don’t have to look at our junk anymore. Win-win!
Since the goat shed was has been a work-in-progress since it started out as a screened-in sleeping porch (never screened, never slept in) the roof facia is wonky and even though I stare at it a lot I haven’t figured out the design solution yet. But I did get the windows framed. Baby steps.
We created a new area outside the fence to plant some trees for shade in the barnyard. It’s now defined and the sod removed. Don’t know exactly what kind of trees we’ll plant. Some will be fast growing, like aspen for instant gratification and then one will be something that will grow to be big and strong – probably long after we’ve left this land.
I showed you the hoop cold frame I made back in March. I can report that it was a success! Well, the design worked, but I’ve been a total slacker on keeping up with successive plantings of the lettuces, kale, chard and herbs. I’ve only done one in the middle row that’s just coming up. As much as I like eating all those things, I’m not a fan of planting those little seeds every two weeks for the continual supply of greens I want. Hmmm. I guess I either need to man up and plant more or admit defeat and get my greens at the store.
The tomatoes are in, surrounded by the tomato cages I designed and made myself, thank you very much. Last year everyone made fun of those itty bitty plants in those big ole cages – until September when the plants were flopping out the top. I love these cages. They’re strong, they fold flat for storage in the winter, and they support the plants really well.
Some jobs need to be done, but are painful, right? We built the awning over the patio four years ago. It’s on the west side of the house and we lived here for 20 years BAKING in the summer sun. We cover the awning with shade cloth in the summer, then take it off for winter. Great for both seasons, but putting the cloth up and securing it is one horrid job. Up and down two ladders about a million times. Took us the better part of the day, but it’s up.
Best of all, I hung the new sign I made on the chicken coop. Makes me happy every time I look at it!
How’s your spring going? Are your projects driving you nuts or bringing you joy? | agronomy |
https://www.aceitenovecientos.com/nuestros-olivares/?lang=en | 2019-08-18T22:01:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027314130.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20190818205919-20190818231919-00314.warc.gz | 0.938951 | 339 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__60709739 | en | What's different about our olive groves?
Our privileged situation, at nine hundred metres above sea level, is what enables us to produce an olive oil which is different. Our olive groves lie in the Sierra Sur de Jaén, in a climate which may surprise those who are used to the heat of Andalucía.
The low summer night temperatures allow the olives to mature slowly, bringing a unique and special aroma.
The strong winter frosts are a natural defence against all kinds of pests.
In these conditions, our trees give us a healthy fruit which arrives at the mill with all of its properties intact..
Besides the altitude, what else characterises our olive groves?
Our olive groves lie on steep slopes, which influences the method of cultivation. In many places, sophisticated machinery is unusable and work is done by hand. But whatever the methods of collection, the key factor is to get the olives to the mill within a few hours, where they can be processed naturally and immediately.
Our traditional olive groves, with large planting frames – that is, with a lot of space occupied by each single tree – allow each tree the maximum light and air, necessary for optimum maturation of its fruits.
And the farmers?
Without the clear conviction that the farmers' craft is what ultimately gives our olive oil its quality, none of the above would make sense. This conviction, together with the group of farmers who share it, results in an olive oil with extra quality and a unique, distinctive flavour.
We care for our trees in a way that respects the environment, using methods that promote the sustainability of our way of life. | agronomy |
http://missionrcd.org/residential/landscape/composting/ | 2018-12-16T21:44:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376827998.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20181216213120-20181216235120-00174.warc.gz | 0.918251 | 699 | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__127519393 | en | Photo by Kenneth Ray Seals
A beneficial addition to any garden is compost. Compost is organic matter that has been decomposed and recycled for use as fertilizer and soil amendment. The process of composting requires combining wetted organic matter, such as leaves and food waste, and waiting for the materials to break down into humus. Decomposition is aided by shredding the plant matter, adding water and ensuring proper aeration by regularly turning the mixture. Worms and fungi further break up the material. Bacteria that require oxygen to function (aerobic bacteria) and fungi manage the chemical process by converting the inputs into heat, carbon dioxide and ammonium.
Many common household waste items can be composted. The US Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 20 to 30 percent of what we throw away is compromised of food scraps and yard waste that can be composted. In order to successfully compost, three basic components are required: nitrogen, carbon, and water. Nitrogen comes in the form of “green” products such as lawn clippings, vegetable scraps, and manure from herbivorous animals. Carbon comes in the form of “brown” products such as dry leaves, cardboard, and chipped wood. Water provides moisture to help break down the organic matter.
Carbon and nitrogen inputs should be equal; that is, you should have the same amount of green materials as brown materials in your compost pile. Ideally, nitrogen and carbon should be layered in your composting pile and the layers should consist of different sized particles. The compost pile should be located in a dry, shaded spot. To successfully compost, water must be added to moisten the pile. The amount of water added depends on the compost pile’s makeup. Compost piles should be turned at the proper intervals. New material should not be added to actively composting piles as the process must restart at the beginning. Start a new compost pile for new material, while the first compost pile finishes the composting process.
The finished product, compost, can improve soil structure and texture and increase the soil’s ability to hold water and air. It also stimulates healthy root development in plants and encourages the production of beneficial organisms. Compost improves overall soil fertility. Backyard composting is simple to start and fairly easy to maintain. You can save money by reducing the need for added fertilizers and nutrients to your garden or landscape.
Kitchen scraps and yard waste are not the only items that can be composted. Horse manure can be easily composted, if done correctly. Please visit Horse Manure Management to learn about composting horse (and other barnyard animal) manure.
- US Environmental Protection Agency Composting at Home
- El Corazon Compost Facility (AgriService)
- Solana Center
- University of California Cooperative Extension Composting Video Series
- University of California Cooperative Extension Composting 101
- United States Composting Council
- What and What Not to Compost
- Composting: Waste to Resources
- Impact of Compost Application on Soil Erosion and Water Quality
- Best Management Practices for Incorporating Food Residuals into Backyard Composting Operations
- Backyard Composting Guide
- Composting At Home
- Preventing Animal Nuisances in Small Scale Composting
- A Guide to Small Scale Food and Yard Waste Composting | agronomy |
https://poldergold.com/foodservice/peeled-potatoes/ | 2023-06-06T12:40:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224652569.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20230606114156-20230606144156-00776.warc.gz | 0.943245 | 276 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__239815132 | en | Our way of peeling potatoes is to scrape the skin of the potato. The trick in doing this is to completely remove the skin, but as little as possible of the potato. The big advantage with this technique compared to the most used method of steaming the skin off is taste preservation. It’s a really tough procedure to get absolutely right, but in 1999 we specifically build our plant for this way of peeling potatoes. In addition to that we built our plant in such a dynamic way that every day we can produce a large amount of fresh products for our customers.
For the majority of the processed potato products we use the “Agria”. This variety is known for its rich taste and great frying and baking capacities. This makes it the perfect potato to cook, roast, deep-fry and mash.
The Agria is a tricky variety to grow, so it’s grown by specialized farmers who know how to deal with it. And to make completely sure that the customer only gets the best, we do 5 quality controls before packing the potatoes.
We can provide potatoes in every shape and size, contact us our you wholesaler to profit from;
- Constant high quality all year long
- Excellent price- quality ratio
- Wide product range
- Very food safe product
- Very high delivery reliability | agronomy |
http://whitedovefarm.org/orderorganicvegplants.html | 2019-08-24T13:40:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027321140.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20190824130424-20190824152424-00215.warc.gz | 0.89499 | 294 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__219029275 | en | White Dove Farm
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White Dove Farm Organic Seedlings 2019 ~
All of our plants are organically, mindfully and compassionately grown.
Grown in OMRI certified organic soil, watered with pure water, no chemicals used at any time. All are Non GMO
Our plants are totally safe for bees unlike commercially available plants treated with bee lethal neonicotinoids.
Our vegetable and herb seedlings are carefully chosen for your garden.
All of our plants are peaceful and happily growing and look forward to joining your garden and family
We will email you reports about how your seedlings are doing and when they can come home with you to your garden and family.
To order please email or call our office. Click on Order Organic Veg Plants link & choose from drop down menu.
Projected date your plants will be ready to go home with you is end of May 2019 when the soil is warm enough.
Its been a slow start to spring the year by Mother Nature.
Single organic seedlings, ready to take home, any variety in 3 inch pot ready for transplanting $ 4.50 ea.
office: 303 579 2244 | agronomy |
https://innovocr.com/our-history/?lang=en | 2023-12-03T16:44:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100508.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203161435-20231203191435-00483.warc.gz | 0.943065 | 361 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__124924347 | en | INNOVO is a family business that seeks to transform the egg industry and generate well-being through first-rate innovative products produced locally and of international quality.
INNOVO arises through the union of two Costa Rican SMEs: Granja Avícola Piedras Negras and Grupo Avícola las Palmas. Both saw the need to obtain a top-quality product in the national industry due to the above. After conducting market research, in January 2015, the construction of our production plant began, the first in Central America.
Among the central guarantees of the production plant is the support received from the # 1 manufacturer of machines for the egg industry SANOVO. They have supported the entire process, from the design stage to conditioning the breaking, pasteurization, and filling equipment of the process plant. SANOVO’s experience and trajectory of more than 60 years have been of the utmost importance to our company.
We seek to satisfy the national demand for liquid eggs, both whole eggs, yolks, or whites, under high international standards. Our vision is to work to make ourselves known and export our products to Central American countries.
It is a visionary project that seeks to produce quality and add value to our product based on our clients’ demands. It offers a product that has nothing to envy to the best liquid egg brands in Europe and the United States.
We guarantee local production and direct employment to people from neighboring areas because we work and train egg producers in the area, ensuring the supply of the main raw material in the processing plant.
For INNOVO, it is an honor to make our product known and make history together with all the people who support us, believe in our products, and recommend us. | agronomy |
http://www.kucofas.org/our-story/ | 2019-08-20T03:52:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027315222.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20190820024110-20190820050110-00442.warc.gz | 0.959462 | 654 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__166612515 | en | Kabeywa United Coffee Farmers’ Cooperative Society comprises of 12 farmer groups who have elected a board to run the affairs of the organisation.
The decision making process is done by the Executive board members headed by the Chairperson, who is answerable and accountable to all activities of the organisation.and as easy as possible for our members.
Kabeywa United Coffee Farmers’ Cooperative Society (KUCOFAS) is a combination of several farmer groups that deal in the production, bulking and marketing of quality coffee.
It started with 15 members in 2004 and has expanded to over 500 farmers (members) currently composed of 12 registered groups with greater potential of more members joining, the founder members being Mr. Wojambuka Solomon (Chairperson) and Mr. Gibogi James Wosukira, the Secretary among seven board members.
Actual coffee production started in 2007/2008 with a total production of 16 tonnes of coffee parchment and this has tremendously increased over the subsequent years.
There is greater potential for better and larger quantity of quality coffee if more capital is invested in the production, purchase/bulking and payments of farmers’ coffee as soon as they bring it to the cooperative society. This will motivate more farmers that have not subscribed to the cooperative society. Advancement of the modern technological equipment like the eco-pulpers to quicken the pulping process, washing station, green house establishment, a mini coffee test laboratory inclusive of mini coffee roaster.
At this time, we are seeking additional equity capital to complement our own investments as well as those from partners. We have firm commitments to produce and supply several high quality coffee, beverage products and have verbal and written commitments from several partner organisations who are great clients/customers throughout the East African community to buy our products. We look forward to having foreign markets like Europe, Asia, America among other continents as our quality greatly improves and quantity to meet the immense demand worldwide.
We will expand production/sales capacity from 1,200/60Kg bags of coffee parchment per year to 1,500-2,000/60Kg bags per year.
Our coffee stands out from that of the competitors, having been ranked as the best during the coffee world cup competition in Nairobi in 2014 and thus leading in East Africa.
Our customers seek our product as it provides them with the coffee for the speciality roasters locally and internationally.
Increase production and sales of 16 tonnes a year to approximately 72 tonnes per year in the first year of operation on acquisition of new facility and more farmer trainings and reach approximately 120 tonnes per year by year three.
KEY ADVOCACY ISSUES
The highest organ is the Annual General Meeting (AGM) that is mandated to hold a meeting once in a year. The board is the next level of governance which runs the activities of the organisation on behalf of the members. Below the board are the management staff who run the activities of the organisation on a daily basis. The management team is headed by the General Manger who is answerable to the Board.
KUCOFAS is organised into three functional areas; Production, sales and marketing, and Finance and Administration. | agronomy |
http://connectedseeds.eecs.qmul.ac.uk/2015/10/ | 2022-08-09T23:41:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571090.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809215803-20220810005803-00017.warc.gz | 0.93971 | 482 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__43357931 | en | Do you save your own seeds?
Could you help us set up a community seed-bank at Spitalfields City Farm?
We are looking for participants to take part in 4 workshops in which we will explore practices of seed-saving, storing and sharing – and how technology could help support these practices.
The ultimate aim is to establish a community seed bank at Spitalfields Farm that will allow for the sharing of seeds as well as the stories and growing conditions that created them.
Workshop dates: November 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Time: 12:30 – 15:00 (Vegetarian lunch included)
Location: Spitalfields City Farm, Buxton Street, London, E1 5AR
For inquiries please contact Sara: 07800736525 or email : [email protected]
These workshops are part of a research project in partnership with Spitalfields City Farm and Garden Organic, looking at how digital technology can support sustainable food-growing in the city.
We are looking for a research assistant to help us build the sensor systems and platform for our super-connected “smart” seed-bank!! The deadline is 17th of October.
On Thursday 1st of October we started the project with a bang, at Spitalfields City Farm. A beautiful day, we sat in the sun surrounded by by the bounty of the community gardens. The meeting was an opportunity to introduce the project to the farm partners and also to the academic steering committee.
Brassicas and saltbush
Pumpkins and beans
As part of our community-based Participatory Design methodology, we will start with 4 workshops this November to find out what kinds of data (qualitative – e.g. stories, tips, histories – and quantitative – e.g. humidity, light, temperature) will be useful to incorporate in our “smart” seed-bank.
We are also planning a trip to the Sussex community seed bank to see how they do things there. Sussex community seed bank
The meeting ended with a delicious lunch cooked by farm staff, with vegetables produced at the farm.
Lutfun’s amazing treasure chest of seeds – mainly Bangladeshi vegetables
Drying seeds in the polytunnel
Hamed having way too much fun | agronomy |
https://carmelclaylibrary.org/event/8030807 | 2023-03-22T22:15:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296944452.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20230322211955-20230323001955-00454.warc.gz | 0.947428 | 109 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__286587238 | en | WiFi is currently down at the Main Library. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Join Shelli Broadbent of Hamilton County Master Gardeners as she teaches the best methods for starting seeds and transplanting your plants. Registration is required.
This hands-on workshop will cover topics important to seed starting and transplanting including water, light, seed selection, growing medium, temperature, and hardening off your plants. Participants will get their hands dirty by starting some seeds of their own to take home and plant in their gardens. Registration is required. | agronomy |
https://www.cave-gigondas.fr/EN/histoire.php | 2021-10-24T09:13:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585916.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20211024081003-20211024111003-00687.warc.gz | 0.830835 | 633 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__158248448 | en | Our winemakers and winemakers illustrate the plurality that is the strength of cooperation. Young people who settle, retire (e) s, mother / father daughter or son, full-time or multi-active, LaCave welcomes all the nuances of people and land. Gigondas LaCave, extension of the exploitation, has set up for fifteen years an accompaniment by technicians, for a reasoned viticulture and sustainable cultural practices in order to preserve our environment, our vine growers. From these farm visits throughout the year, or from the needs of the winemakers, the technicians advocate, advise, guide to optimize the work of the vine by respecting the specifications of the appellations.
The lands of our vine growers are present throughout the Pays des Dentelles, hence our flagship expression : « 7 terroirs, agreements in major soils ». Pebbles, gravel, silts, colluvions, safres, marls, limestone ... Garrigues at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail, each terroir produces different berries, mature maturity, from which a plot selection before harvest with the help of technicians, winemakers, and oenologists.
The grape variety is mainly of black Grenache and 15% minimum of Syrah and Mourvèdre for the Gigondas. The size in goblets or cordon of Royat on a wire, six coursons with two eyes in addition to the bourillon. Two other lift wires are possible. For Vacqueyras, 60% Grenache, 27% Syrah, 13% Cinsault plus Mourvèdre. For the Beaumes Rouge, 75% Grenache, 25% Syrah. For the Muscat de Beaumes, 100% small grain muscat. For our Côte du Rhône, 60% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Cinsault. For the Côte du Rhône white, mostly viognier.
The fully manual harvest for the vintages, brought to Gigondas LaCave, is the subject of a rigorous selection according to the origin of the parcels, the grape variety, the state of health or other criteria set up by LaCave (quality grids and remuneration). The grapes, which are 100% scraped according to the cuvées, are then vinified, reared according to the production rules specific to each PDO, PGI, Domaines and organic wine. Investment is permanent in winemaking and winery equipment. The rigorous selection of our juices after tastings and analyzes by our technical and commercial departments and the members of the council, determine the choice of blending, vinification and aging either in vats, old oak casks or new Limousin barrels. . Choice also long or short farms or bottling in one go. The goal to achieve: to reveal the full potential of our wines.
LOUIS DENIS MICHEL
SERVICE COMPTABLE – GESTION COOPERATEUR | agronomy |
http://damascusroadsojourner.blogspot.com/2017/07/parable-of-sower-and-seed.html | 2018-06-19T16:04:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267863100.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20180619154023-20180619174023-00573.warc.gz | 0.979095 | 738 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__72605428 | en | “On that day, Jesus went out of the house and sat down by the sea. Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat down, and the whole crowd stood along the shore. And he spoke to them at length in parables, saying:
"A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seed fell on the path, and birds came and ate it up. Some fell on rocky ground, where it had little soil. It sprang up at once because the soil was not deep, and when the sun rose it was scorched, and it withered for lack of roots. Some seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it. But some seed fell on rich soil, and produced fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold. Whoever has ears ought to hear." Matthew 13: 1-23
This parable is an easy one for us to understand. In the verses immediately following Jesus explains its meaning to his disciples. The Word of God is given to many people. In some it takes root and flourishes leading to a holy life. Others hear it and embrace it for a while until something else captures their attention. For some the Word of God falls on deaf ears and is rejected whole heartedly.
I would like to focus for a moment on the rich soil, the fertile ground. Rich, fertile soil is the dream of every gardener and the bane of his existence. You need good dirt to grow strong, healthy plants, but the very characteristics that make my soil good for growing a bumper crop of tomatoes are the exact same characteristics that make the soil good for growing weeds. Every gardener knows the constant battle to protect the good while eliminating the bad. Why do home grown tomatoes taste so much better than anything you can ever get from a store? Well, they are better in no small part to the amount of love, hard work, and sweat that goes into each and every one. Unlike Ronco rotisseries, you simply cannot just set it and forget it.
The Word of God is very much like seeds in a well tended garden. As long as we don’t have stony hearts God’s Word can always find a place to take root. It then is up to us to nurture those seeds so they can germinate and begin to grow. We need to tenderly care for the new plants. We need to keep them watered and pluck out any weeds that come in from the outside world. We need to feed the plants so that they will grow strong. A gardener’s reward is a bountiful harvest with much fruit. Some of this fruit is given to others to enjoy while some of it goes to seeding more plants. A gardener’s work is never done.
Today you have received the seeds of God’s word. May they find within you a fertile heart where they can take root and grow. Water and feed them daily through prayer and by reading Holy Scripture. If you wait until this time next week to visit your garden you will find that the seeds you have received today will have withered and died. A forgotten garden is quickly overgrown with weeds. Watch yours closely and don’t allow the seeds of the culture to grow better than the seeds from the Lord. Stay vigilant, tend your garden with great care and love and God will bring forth in you a bountiful harvest of the finest fruits.
Ears were made to hear and hearts were made to love. Hear the Word of God and enkindle it into your hearts. | agronomy |
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