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https://uwiki.nl/goji-berries.html | 2021-09-20T12:20:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057036.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20210920101029-20210920131029-00579.warc.gz | 0.945695 | 1,109 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__57179189 | en | Chromium is an essential trace element, able to perform an important function in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats, thus favouring weight loss.They are also very low in fat, do not contain cholesterol, they guarantee a good supply of sugars, carbohydrraite and proteins.Considered a superb food due to their exceptional nutritional contribution, goji berries have a sweetish flavour, which in some varieties can have slightly bitter-sweet connotations.With one thing in mind: on the Capodaglio farm, fresh berries are obtained with the Organic Forest, a sustainable farming method founded by the French agronomist and naturopath Michel Barbaud, which promotes respect for natural ecosystems, genetic biodiversity and biological cycles.This is a significant number of substances that are absolutely indispensable for the psychophysical health of our body, so there are several scientific studies that are dealing with this natural product, confirming some interesting benefits.All the benefits of goji berries are not simple fantasy, in fact there are numerous researches and studies that scientists have done on these berries, it is difficult to bring them all, but all have had extremely positive results.
Precisely because foods with a high gligemics index tend to quickly create a peak of blood sugar that falls just as quickly and as a result of its descent triggers the feeling of hunger again.It has a satiating effect, a delicious taste and possesses a low glycemic index, and for this reason it is recommended in diets aimed at controlling weight loss.They contain as many as 500 times more Vitamin C than oranges, they are rich in calcium, iron and protein.Goji berries contain a good amount of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.Some time ago our beloved Daniela suggested us how to introduce goji berries into our diet.Finally, it is important to remember that goji berries do not always have the desired effects and that attention must be paid to their consumption in the presence of particular circumstances.Lately you often hear about Goji berries, but what are they?
The benefits of the Goji berries that are described are really innumerable but I think it is right to list the best known.Instead, the European Union has clearly stated that the pesticide acetamiprid on fresh Goji berries must be less than 0.01 mg/kg, which means that pesticides cannot be used in the production process.In particular, it would appear that the extract significantly prevents the loss of myofibrils and improves cardiac function in the treatment with the antibiotic doxorubicin.Carbohydrates provide 94 calories, fat accounts for 14 calories and protein makes the remaining 4 calories.It has a very high Orac value, and for this reason it is one of the super-fruits most appreciated by anti-ageing medicine.It is the most common species, which produces small fruits very sweet and bright orange color tending to red blueberry and rich in benefits.These fruits can be considered a completely natural substitute for many tablet supplements.It is recommended to harvest by wearing gloves to protect yourself from the thorns of the plant and not to discolor the fruit.Face mask with extraordinary properties thanks to the extract of Goji Berries.And it is a food with many nutritious properties and rich in beneficial effects, so it is classified as superfood.
) THE FOOD MAKES YOU BEAUTIFUL: THE BENEFITS OF OLIVE OIL!THE FOOD MAKES YOU BEAUTIFUL: EGGS, RECIPES AND BENEFITS!Apart from the alleged pesticides, the berries were also controversial for their multiple benefits.An increase in muscle mass (protein anabolism), in turn, by accelerating the basal metabolism would also favour the decrease of body fat.Not to be underestimated is the importance of vitamin B9, folic acid which is recommended for women before and during pregnancy.The berries should be blended before stirring with the rest.Goji berries can give allergic reactions in those subjects hypersensitive to the product or tomato, as well as yellow fruit with the hair like apricot and peach.Be wary of products that appear too small, dry and dark: as we have mentioned in the previous lines, it may be a poorly packaged or old product.In this fruit there are good concentrations of vitamin E and other carotenoids and flavonoids, active against the action of free radicals.
Goji berries have an intense activity to protect the cardiovascular and immune system, they would also help prevent a number of pathologies related to diabetes, cholesterol, and the presence of free radicals.Some of the main substances contained in Goji berries are: betaine, beta-sitosterol, onion, germanium, solivetivone, fisaline, zeaxanthin and lutein.Goji berries have no contraindications if they are part of a varied and balanced diet.The goji berry comes from the mountains of Asia, belongs to the Solanaceae family and has been renowned for its invigorating action for millennia.We recommend that you consult a doctor and/or specialist for any health problems.Step 6.As soon as the seeds sprout, move the seed mill into a sunny position to grow.Do not cook it too much to prevent it from getting dry.Goji, as we have seen, is a kind of sweet tomato!Mix until the ingredients reuse well amalgamated. | agronomy |
http://www.triveniinterchem.com/ammonium-compounds.html | 2018-07-18T07:09:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676590069.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20180718060927-20180718080927-00253.warc.gz | 0.908658 | 96 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__12053980 | en | Application / Uses Preparation Its acts as a bird repellent. It is food-grade and can be used to protect corn, sunflowers, rice, fruit, and golf courses. Dimethyl anthranilate (DMA) has a similar effect. It is also used for the flavor of grape KoolAid.
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https://www.energie-cheval.fr/en/menu-principal/utilisations/maraichage-a-cheval/ | 2023-12-10T23:38:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679102697.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210221943-20231211011943-00132.warc.gz | 0.903966 | 1,128 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__12929897 | en | Market gardening with horses
What is this ?
Market gardening is the growing of vegetables, some small fruit, some aromatic plants, herbs and flowers for human consumption, as well as medicinal plants, using a horse on a professional basis, with the aim of turning a profit or making a living, which differentiates it from simple gardening
The Advantages of using Horses in Market Gardening
Horses, mules and donkeys are very well-suited to market gardening where tractors are seldom seen. Rather, people use tillers or sometimes micro-tractors in market gardening where surfaces are often small (between 0.80 and 1.20 hectares). They are generally on a human scale that is equal to one unit of labour.
The Agronomic Aspect
Modern animal traction is best at limiting soil compaction. Its most immediate effect is to allow more air in, with this ventilation leading to the growth of bacterial and animal life in the soil and better decay of organic matter.
The Economic Aspect
Using equines allows for financial and technical autonomy in small outfits given the low investment they require (Ref. the sheet on market gardening using animal traction – comparison of equipment, on the website of Association Trait Vienne) and the low operating costs (the energy that is consumed via fodder is recycled as compost and the animal engine can reproduce itself), helped by the wide range of possible activities.
The use of equines in market gardening allows for the development of short channels. It also provides an undeniable promotional and commercial advantage in dealing with customers, due to the excellent brand image it carries.
A study* comparing a 35hp two-wheel drive tractor with a horse shows the horse having a higher yield than the tractor (20% as opposed to 6% for the tractor). This gap is emphasised by the fact that horses can work in almost any type of soil, whatever the weather, whereas the use of tractors is limited by its weight and by the soil compaction it causes. One can also note that horses do not make use of fossil fuel energy and therefore cause neither damage to the ecosystem, nor noise pollution.
This same study also compares a horse to the same tractor driven by a less polluting bio-fuel. The horse still comes off better. The tractor would need the output from five hectares of oilseed crops that produce bio-fuels to run for a whole year whereas a horse only requires the output from one and a half hectares, divided between grass, hay, alfalfa and cereals.
One third of users of equines mention that the investment for the use of an equine is less than that for a motorised vehicle.
*B. Dangeard “Comparaison cheval-tracteur, consummation d’énergie et énergie récupérable” (Horse-Tractor Comparison, energy consumption and recoverable energy)
This statement must however be considered in the light of:
– Animal power is often acquired at a price which does not account for the total cost of its production, and which does not allow the breeders to live adequately off their work);
– Even though it allows the optimisation of the efficiency of animal traction and enhances its credibility, technically efficient equipment such as hoes, weeding brushes, weeding stars, and other tool combinations, tend to up the investment cost required considerably.
The Social Perspective
Animal traction is a work tool on a human and environmental scale.
Its use in market gardening gives it a very positive natural image by meeting a growing demand for organic and natural products.
The horse meets the needs of a demanding client base, showing a return of interest in organic architecture and natural cultural techniques. Through its image, it can really add value to regionally-grown products.
The success of the work that is carried out is due in the greater part to the bond between the horse or donkey and their driver as it is necessary to make oneself understood, to request and to get the desired result. Putting in place such a work system requires a different approach towards the work. Animals require a learning period and physical training in order to be able to work correctly.
The life choice is also important. It is crucial to have someone there, to be organised and to have someone who can anticipate what work will be required on the equine side.
- It takes 15 minutes to hoe a 500 square metre hothouse .
- A horse can open and close the furrows on one hectare of potatoes in half a day.
- The speed of a horse whilst hoeing is the same at which it walks, which is about 4.5km/h when precise work is being done.
- The ideal spacing between cultivated rows is 70cm but can vary depending on the animal used.
Strength and pulling Power of different animals
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Source FAO (Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations) / Force Motrice Animale (Animal Pulling Power)
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http://natcath.org/NCR_Online/archives2/1999a/021299/021299a.htm | 2017-11-22T09:09:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934806543.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20171122084446-20171122104446-00044.warc.gz | 0.955871 | 5,153 | CC-MAIN-2017-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__184886854 | en | The changing face of farming in America
By KATHRYN CASA
You need a few things at the store for tomorrow mornings breakfast: milk, bread, bacon, cereal, eggs. Just a quick stop. The choices are myriad -- whole milk or 2 percent; wheat bread or rye; white eggs or brown -- but chances are you know what you want. On a good day, youre in and out in 10 minutes and all set for the morning meal. Or are you?
U.S. consumers take for granted shelves groaning with a vast array of foods. Store aisles glisten, and soft music guides shoppers past pyramids of shiny produce -- plums in November and strawberries in February, luscious looking vegetables year round -- and row upon row of eye-catching packages touting lower fat, lower sodium, better taste, quicker preparation.
In a country that boasts the lowest per capita food prices of the industrialized world -- just 10 cents of every disposable dollar -- as long as shelves are well stocked, comparatively little thought has been given to food. But increasingly, what we eat and how it affects our bodies, how it got to us, who grew it, how it was grown and how its growth affected the environment and the community, is becoming food for thought.
A closer look at the political, economic, social and health implications of that grocery list unearths some disturbing questions.
Milk -- Did the dairy farmer inject the cows with recombinant bovine growth hormone, the controversial substance that increases an animals milk production but is banned in other major countries because of studies showing it could be linked to cancer?
Bread -- Was the grain grown by an independent, Midwestern wheat farmer struggling to stay afloat amid falling commodities prices, diminishing federal subsidies and multinational interests muscling him from all sides? Did he have space-age technology built into his combine that allows him to glean crop yield information from satellites and map a grid of his field, telling him exactly where and when he needs to fertilize?
Bacon -- Was the pork from one of the massive hog producers and packers gaining control of the industry and polluting rural communities with stench and tons of waste?
Cereal -- Does the package tell you whether the corn was patented and genetically engineered? Was it was grown with pesticides?
Eggs -- Were the chickens raised organically, allowed to range freely or penned in cages? If the carton says the eggs are organic, what does that mean?
Todays food production is a far cry from the operations of a farmer of a century ago whose annual yield fed about eight people. According to the Illinois-based agri-giant Archer Daniels Midland Co., each American farmer now feeds about 212 people, thanks to better technology and higher yields. The company has nicknamed itself the supermarket to the world, explains senior vice president Martin Andreas, because it offers its multinational buyers one-stop shopping with quality and consistency.
McDonalds buys flour from us in Shanghai because they know our flour will be uniform in quality and at a low, competitive price, said Andreas. But according to Brad deVries, communications director for the Washington office of the Midwest Sustainable Agriculture Working Group and the Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, many of the farmers producing the grain for that flour dont feel quite as connected.
Growing abstract commodities
Todays domestically grown food travels an average of 1,300 to 1,800 miles and changes hands up to six times before reaching the table. This is often true even if that table is right back in a community where the food was grown. So many people in farming today are producing what feels like an abstract commodity -- feed corn, soy beans -- things that go into livestock systems or industrial food systems. Not something that goes into peoples mouths, said deVries.
And the links are blurred in more ways than travel time or how the raw food is eventually used. What happens out of sight of the consumer as farming is taken over by giant concerns can range from unpleasant to downright dangerous.
For instance, although the Environmental Protection Agency has ranked pesticides in food as one of the nations most serious health and environmental problems, billions of pounds of pesticides still are used in this country each year as farmers wage war against some 80,000 plant diseases, 30,000 species of weeds and more than 10,000 different kinds of insects. With increased pesticide use comes heightened resistance in weeds and insects. Scientists have identified more than 400 kinds of insects, some 150 species of bacteria and fungi and more than 50 species of weeds that have developed pesticide resistance.
Many pesticides widely used on food are known to cause cancer, and the EPA has identified dozens of pesticides that could leave carcinogenic residues in foods. Others are believed to cause birth defects, genetic mutations and sterility. The National Academy of Sciences has reported that the potential risks posed by cancer-causing pesticides in our food could result in more than 1 million additional cancer cases in the United States over the next 70 years.
Chicken -- a relatively low-fat source of protein -- is widely considered a benign part of a healthful diet. But the July/August 1996 issue of The Animals Agenda, an animal-rights publication, Dr. Karen Davis describes the inhumane conditions under which the majority of industry-raised chickens in this country survive.
Of the 2.4 million egg-laying hens in the United States, Davis wrote, over 97 percent are confined in cages in which four to nine hens have a total average space of 48 square inches per hen. Modern poultry ... are confined by the thousands in stressful, densely packed houses permeated with excrement in the form of accumulated droppings, feed ingredients and excretory ammonia fumes. Disease is inevitable.
Davis goes on to quote a May 1991 article in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, which reported that every week, millions of chickens leaking yellow pus, stained by green feces, contaminated by harmful bacteria or marred by lung and heart infections, cancerous tumors or skin conditions are shipped for sale to consumers.
Ed Nicholson, spokesman for Tyson Foods in Springdale, Ark., the largest chicken processor in the country, rejected that view of the industry. There are some very sound biological reasons for the confinement of chickens, he said. There are all kind of pathogens that wild birds carry, and that might be picked up by chickens if left in the open, Nicholson said.
Birds are further protected, he said, because workers wear clothing that is changed as they go from one poultry house to another.
He also said it would take substantially more resources to get birds to market weight if they were grown in the open. He said it takes 1.8 to 1.9 pounds of feed per pound of live weight to grow chickens in confinement. Forty years ago, when birds were being raised outside, it took four pounds of feed to accomplish the same weight, he said.
Nicholson said Tyson does not routinely feed its chickens antibiotics or hormones as some animal rights activists charge.
The concerns of animal rights activists have provoked a response from academia and government, according to Ralph Ernst, a poultry specialist with the University of California, Davis. His university recently opened an animal welfare center, and the California Department of Agriculture now employs a veterinarian who works on the issue of animal rights.
While the conditions under which animals are raised and slaughtered is a serious one for the scientific community, he said that some criticism of the industry is unrealistic and unwarranted.
On the caged vs. free-range debate, Ernst commented, If you put chickens out to range in the densities theyre talking about, it would cover a fair amount of North America. ... Its not feasible.
Most of the poultry in the United States is raised as humanely as possible, he said. It makes good economic sense to raise the birds properly because its more profitable.
As for cages, he said that animal rights activists object to them because they view them as jails. I dont think chickens have that perspective, he said. We grow them from Day 1 in these facilities. I dont think chickens can reason like we can.
In the past decade, hog farming in the United States has changed dramatically. More than half of all family farms raising pigs have gone out of business in the past decade, and 45 percent of the pork slaughter market is now controlled by four firms. According to the Humane Farming Association in San Rafael, Calif., the shift is due in part to the development and widespread feeding of drugs and vaccines that have enabled the pigs, which in their native habitat spend their days grazing and rooting, to survive in extremely close confinement.
The evolution of factory farming has taken its toll on the environment. According to the Humane Farming Associations publication, Bringing Home The Bacon, in order to produce 350,000 pigs annually, one Colorado hog operation consumes nearly 2 million gallons of fresh water every day.
Waste is pumped into huge, open pits where it collects until it is dispersed over the land ... in excess of the soils ability to assimilate it. Among the results are uncontrolled runoff and the contamination of surface and ground water, the publication states.
Prices take a dive
Factory farming is also being blamed by some for the most recent dive in hog prices, which are slowly creeping up after plunging to record lows last fall, when farmers were losing up to $75 per pig. The Associated Press reported in late January that some analysts were blaming the low prices on overproduction by megahog farms. Federal officials also are investigating allegations of price-fixing by large meat-packers, the AP reported.
The story of Americas food has become like a tangled root embedded in the hardpan soil of this countrys history. It conjures up Rockwellian images of holiday tables brimming with the bounty of the farm. But over the past half century, the direct line from field to table has stretched and blurred.
The settlement and shape of the United States grew out of agriculture: Farming displaced American Indians, stripped the land of its forests, helped lead to the establishment of democratic principles and the overthrow of European control; it played a role in the settlement of every state; and the demand for free or cheap farm labor wove our multicultural fabric, at first through African slaves brought in chains to our shores and later through Hispanic immigration.
Today, over two-fifths of the land is devoted to food production, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and billions of tax dollars are spent each year on agricultural programs. Yet only a small fraction of U.S. farms produce three-quarters of all farm products. The number of family farms has dropped precipitously, by 300,000 since 1979 as multinational agribusiness corporations -- firms that collectively manufacture, process and distribute farm products -- gain more control over farm production, commodities and markets.
Farmers are just a little cog in the wheel of a huge food system in which they have very little say, said Joan Allsup, an Iowa chicken farmer who directs the Land, Church and Community project of the National Catholic Rural Life Conference in Des Moines, Iowa. Our food systems are being dominated by a handful of huge food companies.
According to a January 1998 USDA study, 94 percent of the nations farms are small farms, owned and run by families or individuals, yet they receive only 41 percent of all farm receipts. Whats more, small-scale farmers receive 13 percent less than they did in 1979 for every consumer dollar spent. At the same time, tobacco and food giant Philip Morris, owner of such supermarket linchpins as Kraft Foods, reaps 10 cents of every dollar spent on food in this country.
Four firms control over 80 percent of the beef market, and although meat prices at the supermarket remained unchanged last year, farmers and ranchers were getting 15 to 20 percent less for their cattle. Meat-packers, meanwhile, were recording record profits. Small scale pork producers have similar complaints.
It was during the 1980s that high interest rates and sharply decreasing land values gave agribusiness its foothold on the American farm scene. We lost hundreds of thousands of farmers during that period, said Allsup. A lot of land was lost to outside investors who didnt have a care for the land.
The gloomy economic conditions of the decade also fed the cycle in which farmers moved to the city to find jobs, leaving their rural communities to become ghost towns and feeding the demand for urban housing, which in turn saw the loss of still more land to development.
Multinational corporations moved into the field, bringing with them industrial farming marked by the technological innovation, large capital investment and high labor efficiency that now dominate U.S. agriculture. Archer Daniels Midland, for example, touts a satellite guidance system in which radio signals from a network of satellites, picked up by receivers mounted on the cabs of combines and tractors, help farmers pinpoint hot spots in their fields that need to be monitored more carefully for fertility and yield. A map of the data is created, layering various nutrient levels, soil types, fertility and yield potential.
Hidden costs of mega farming
Such technology is credited with keeping per-capita food costs low. But there are hidden costs and a steep downside. Archer Daniels Midland buys 8 million bushels of grain a day on the U.S. open market to supply its processing plants and international export markets. We see the farmer as our partner, 24 hours a day, said Andreas. Its the farmer that is supplying us with all of our raw materials, and when we process his crops through our plants he turns around and buys back processed products like animal feed and ethanol.
Whats good for the company, therefore, is good for the farmer, he said. Were both trying to add value to the crops. The companys so-called value-added commodities -- a $2 bushel of corn, for example, thats transformed into high fructose and sold to soft drink manufacturers -- nets sweet profits for the agri-giant. But the farmer is at the bottom of the ladder, manipulated by every single swing in the cycle, said Judith Redmond, executive director of the Community Alliance with Family Farmers in Davis, Calif., a group that supports sustainable agriculture by linking farmers and consumers directly.
In the industrialized system, Redmond continued, the farmer, a contractor, has absolutely no control. Hes told how to raise his pigs, when to feed his pigs, when to start giving antibiotics. Most farmers dont start growing anything until they know they have a market for it. You sign up with one of those giants and you dont have any control anymore.
In the book Planting the Future, a publication of the Northwest Area Foundation in St. Paul, Minn., the tradeoffs of industrial farming are listed as soil, water and wetlands depletion; the massive displacement of farm families; and the consolidation of farms into ever-larger units; diminished financial independence and wider financial disparity among farmers.
In a Nov. 12 statement, Giving Thanks Through Action, Catholic Bishops Paul A. Zipfel of Bismarck, N.D., and James S. Sullivan of Fargo, N.D., called for a reversal of that trend. The bishops said record low prices for crops and livestock, combined with disease and weather disasters, had led to a crisis in rural life, and they called for a just agricultural system situated within an ethical framework rooted in principles of social justice found in sacred scripture and the churchs social teaching.
Specifically, the statement said, the church should promote a system that includes assistance for first-time farmers, examination and even restriction of large-scale animal confinement operations, land use consistent with ... the common good, and even laws that prohibit corporate farms to preserve farm ownership in the hands of family farmers.
Every farm bill since the 1930s has had as its stated objective the preservation of family farms, according to John Ikerd, professor of economics and coordinator of the sustainable agriculture program at the University of Missouri in Columbia. But the reality has been greater support of specialized agriculture as a means of increasing efficiency and reducing the cost of food to the consumer.
Focus on the checkout line
Regardless of the jargon, the reality of legislation has been to provide support for the kind of policies that allow the larger operations to expand and make it increasingly difficult for family farms and smaller farms to survive.
If the results so far of the most recent federal farm legislation is any indication, the plight of the family farmer will continue to worsen (see accompanying story).
Meanwhile, back at the grocery store, consumers are primarily concerned about getting through the checkout line. Subsidies and Washingtons agriculture policies are considered only insofar as how they stack up at the cash register. Even if industrialized agriculture means more efficient production and higher yield -- a premise not universally accepted -- the bottom line, what Americans pay for their food, is likely to go up, said Ikerd.
As we move toward higher levels of concentration, I think you can expect to see increased profits of those food operations. That means theyre taking higher profits of whatever the consumer pays, which offsets anything that might be saved. So you reach a point where any savings that might have been passed on is absorbed as profits.
American consumers, compared to their counterparts in other Western countries, remain relatively aloof about the quality of their food. Allsup warns that the sweeping free-trade treaties that have markedly increased the volume of imports, making it more difficult to monitor how the food has been grown and processed.
As a result of GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) and NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement), we now have the circle of poison, she wrote in 1997, ... (which) allows chemical companies to export chemicals banned in the United States for use on food, to be exported to other countries, then used for food production there. The food is shipped back into the United States -- the circle of poison becomes complete.
In their new book Against the Grain, authors Dr. Marc Lappe and Britt Bailey declare, We are on the cusp of a major revolution in the way we grow our crops, a revolution fueled by biotechnology and driven by multinational corporations. This revolution is unique because it entails the first major agricultural transformation of food crops based entirely on genetic engineering.
In a bid to enhance crops, to make soybeans tolerant to herbicides, for example, or to produce tomatoes that ripen slower, transgenic crops are being commercially released with newly inserted genes. At the same time, Lappe and Bailey reported, companies like Monsanto, a Goliath of the seed industry, have genetically linked crops to certain chemicals and contractually obligated farmers to use their own brand of herbicide.
Because so many of the innovations, ominous as they sound, have been developed behind academic and corporate doors with little public input, the authors continue, public response has been strangely muted.
In marked contrast, the whole concept of genetically engineered food has alarmed consumers in Europe, Canada, Great Britain and Australia.
In January, Canada joined a list of countries that have refused to allow dairies use of the recombinant bovine growth hormone, rBGH, which was approved for use in this country five and a half years ago after FDA scientists concluded that no toxicologically significant changes were observed in rats that ingested the hormone.
No labeling required
Looking further, Canadian scientists found that 20 to 30 percent of the rats that ingested high doses of the hormone developed antibodies to it, a sign that it remained active in the bloodstream, according to a report last month in The New York Times. And two Harvard studies last year found that a protein that is elevated in the milk of hormone-treated cows is a strong risk factor for breast and prostate cancer. There currently is no requirement that milk containing rBGH be labeled, so it is difficult to quantify the amount of milk containing rBGH that is produced and sold in the United States.
In its December newsletter, the U.S. organization Campaign for Food Safety reports that in Europe, public sentiment is turning more strongly against allowing genetically engineered food products.
The Pure Food Campaign, in an editorial posted on-line, said consumer polls indicate that 95 percent of Americans want mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods. The budding resistance in this country to such products -- the editorial refers to them as Frankenfoods -- is fueled by articles such as one published in the March 14 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, which stated that the allergenic potential of new, genetically engineered foods is uncertain, unpredictable and untestable.
Also, the sheer scale of industrial farming and food processing broadens the scope of food contamination scares. In January, people in at least 13 states got sick and several died after eating hot dogs contaminated with the bacteria Listeria. Deli meats from the Michigan processing plant were voluntarily recalled, but not before being shipped throughout the country under a variety of brand names.
Ikerd points out that contamination can occur in any sized processing facility, but when it happens at a big facility youve got contaminated product going all over the country. Whether prompted by gene tampering, tainted-food scares, concerns about economic and social injustice or the entire cornucopia of woes, consumers are beginning to turn away from conventional sources and take a grassroots approach to their food.
Farmers markets are sprouting up in parks and parking lots across the country, and the demand for organic products is growing by more than 20 percent each year, according to Ikerd. The Organic Trade Association, a national association representing the organic industry in the United States and Canada, said sales of organic products totaled $3.5 billion in 1996. But even consumers hunger for organic products is a two-edged scythe.
Industrial agriculture isnt blind to the growth market, and last year, when the USDA was attempting to hammer out a national definition of organic, the corporate players put pressure on the agency to include in that definition crops fertilized with metropolitan sewage sludge, products resulting from biotechnology and genetic engineering to control pests, and livestock and poultry raised in confinement.
Consumers and organic farmers did not sit idly by but submitted 200,000 comments to the USDA decrying the proposed standards, which ultimately failed. The agency went back to the drawing board and is expected to propose revised definitions this spring.
Meanwhile on the local level, some growers and consumers are attempting to reconnect the line that once brought food from field to table through community-supported agriculture -- CSA -- projects. Under those arrangements, consumers subscribe to an area farm or group of farms, and receive a weekly basket of whatever is in season. People are definitely becoming more conscious of regional agriculture and harvest cycles and when food is available, said Redmond.
Such trends are emerging, according to Ikerd, because a small but growing minority of people are dissatisfied. And all major changes have their roots in a small but growing number of people who see the need to do things differently.
Likewise, some U.S. farmers are shifting gears in how they operate. Sustainable agriculture -- working in concert with the land through crop rotation and reducing pesticides and chemical fertilizers, thereby renewing rather than depleting resources -- is gaining a foothold in rural America.
In 1991 in Iowa, for example, farmers who used sustainable agricultural methods produced twice as much net farm income per acre as conventional farmers. The concept of sustainable agriculture ultimately will be the major driving force that most farmers and consumers really want, predicted Ikerd, who points to farmers among cultures in Asia and Europe who have lived off the land for centuries.
Theres a general awareness in all of the old countries of the world that you cant exploit the resources and try to dominate nature, because eventually nature fights back. If youve been on the land for thousands of years, you realize that you have to work in harmony with nature.
In our country we havent been at it very long, and theres a difference in culture, he said. A lot of people have this mechanistic view of the world -- a blind faith in the technological fix for whatever ails us. My world-view is very much one that this is a living planet and there are constraints on what we can do here. If we destroy our ecosystem -- and we are a part of it -- well destroy ourselves.
In California, where some of the hottest debates rage around land and water and where hundreds of thousands of farm acres each year are lost to development, Redmond defines sustainability as not only about resource issues, but also about how communities view themselves and whether they want agriculture to be part of their future.
Were concerned that in California farming is not necessarily going to be part of the next decade. If thats the case, she said, rural communities would collapse, and because most of the states open space is agricultural, Californias landscape would be littered with even more urban sprawl.
Grocery stores, no doubt, would be part of each new development, their aisles jammed with a vast array of appealing packages. But, said Redmond, local food supplies would be lost, and with them would go the real choice that consumers today still have.
National Catholic Reporter, February 12, 1999 | agronomy |
https://yellowstonecoffee.com/products/french-roast-guatemala-womens-co-op | 2021-10-23T18:28:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585737.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20211023162040-20211023192040-00601.warc.gz | 0.926828 | 148 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__256423309 | en | Dark, bold, intense. Our French Roast is roasted with Fair Trade Organic beans sourced from the ASOPROCAFEES cooperative in Colombia's Tolima department.
The 60 contributing producers at ASOPROCAFEES have been focused on growing and processing Fair Trade and Organic coffees since the cooperative's creation in 2011.
We seek coffees grown at high elevations for our dark roasts because denser beans maintain their flavor well past the second crack. Harvested from farms around 2000 meters in the central Colombian Andes, this coffee can handle the extreme temperatures of a French Roast.
The result: a coffee that is rich, smoky, fresh, and ready to be delivered to your door. | agronomy |
https://naturallove.vn/en/dried-grass-straw/ | 2022-08-17T03:24:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572833.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817032054-20220817062054-00516.warc.gz | 0.914734 | 488 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__73237132 | en | Grass straw have 3 type of straw. F1- just dired in 7 days, C1- and premiume grass straw. It will have different (in Self-life of dried grass straw, Thickness and ball…) pls check detail below. We have biggest capacity with minimum cost from 0.02$/pcs.
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Rice straw cheaper than grass straw and can produce with big volume, but it is not nature product. Can feed for animal. It is better than paper straw with many glue.
Diameter of grass straw is 4-8mm so just for drink coffee, water only. For juice or milktea you should drink by bamboo straw or rice straw – with diametter from 4-12mm.
Please take 2 mins to quick check our full quotation here (rice straw, bamboo straw, and grass straw… ): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zPhuGF-WnP8JmzBYkeDKFExidJQtqeKE1JBqmPR73mA/edit?usp=sharing | agronomy |
https://330tix.com/events/italian-kitchen-container-gardening-workshop-5-20-2021 | 2021-04-11T16:31:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038064520.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20210411144457-20210411174457-00557.warc.gz | 0.931535 | 284 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__244022030 | en | Italian Kitchen Container Garden Workshop | $50 fee | WRHS members $45
May 20, 6pm-8pm
New this year, join us on Thursday evening May 20 from 6pm-8pm for The Italian Kitchen Container Garden Workshop. This gardening workshop will provide all the necessary tools and equipment for you to create your own container Italian cooking herb garden. Led by the Citizens’ auxiliary group of garden enthusiasts you will learn best planting and care practices and take home some fun summer herb recipes along with your beautiful herb container garden.
The Hale plant sale is back, after having to cancel plans last year, we are happy to announce our fifth annual Citizens of Hale Plant Sale. Heirloom plants and herbs with significance to Northeast Ohio will be offered along with unique perennials all grown at Hale Farm & Village. Please join us for the Plant Sale on May 20, 4pm-7pm and May 21 9am-2pm
This year’s plant sale will also focus on pollinator plants and gardens and will continue during our Sow & Grow Pollinator Festival June 12 & 13. The plant sale supports on-site garden and preservation projects at the living history museum.
No Reservations are necessary for the plant sale but are Required for The Italian Kitchen Container Garden Workshop save you spot today by visiting www.halefarm.org or call 330-666-3711 for details. | agronomy |
http://www.avelinomaestas.com/2006/06/12/water-woes-continue-in-the-land-of-enchantment/ | 2022-07-05T06:55:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104514861.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20220705053147-20220705083147-00169.warc.gz | 0.953965 | 705 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__284028832 | en | Cities in the basin that splits New Mexico lengthwise are growing at an unprecedented rate and with it their need for water.
Their demands compete with those of agriculture and endangered species at the same time nature has sent the state into one of its worst dry spells in decades. Some longtime water observers wonder how long the growth can continue without draining the basin dry.
“I see long, bad battles ahead with plenty of bloody expensive legal fights over who owns the water,” said Steve Harris, director of the nonprofit Rio Grande Restoration in Pilar and a rafting guide. “It’s potentially a terribly contentious issue.” (emphasis added)
The reason I’ve been tinkering with the Salton Sea story is its (potential?) centrality to the story of climate variability and the allocation of the Colorado River’s water. (I say I’m writing a book about “drought,” but I’m really trying to deal with questions of how people here in the West have responded over the years to decadal-scale climate variability. “Drought” people get. “Decadal-scale climate variability” gets me that glazed eye look.)
In the first two decades of the 20th century, folks were trying to turn the desert of the Imperial Valley of southeast California into farmland. Great soil, great sunshine, no rain, but the relatively frequent rampaging of the Colorado River flooding them out. So while much of the impetus for damming the Colorado involved storage of water for droughts, the Imperial folks needed it dammed a) to give them a reliable flow of irrigation water rather than the Colorado’s huge fluctuations, and b) to keep them from getting flooded out by the Colorado’s huge fluctuations.
I think it’s important to look to the past to predict what will happen in the future, and Fleck has been leading the way on this. The New Mexican story has lots of great info as well, and ends with a meeting of old and new:
Zia Pueblo’s Pino can look south across the Jemez Valley from the tribal offices to a mesa only a few miles away. “That’s how far Rio Rancho will come,” he said, pointing to the mesa.
The city has already purchased more than 150 acre-feet of agricultural water in the valley and is looking for more. It must acquire 24,000 acre-feet of surface-water rights in the next 50 years.
Pino and his tribe can trace their generations in the valley back 800 years to when their forebears migrated from Mesa Verde. They dryland farmed on 3,000 acres of mesatop until they learned to irrigate from the Jemez River, Pino said.
North of the offices is pueblo housing, with little or no landscaping. “We have an extensive resolution that prohibits car washing, watering of lawns, watering shade trees or using domestic water for livestock,” he said.
He said he’s driven through Rio Rancho and seen water running down the street. “It’s really sickening,” he said. “If we don’t learn how to conserve and how to look out for each other, then we’re going to destroy ourselves.” | agronomy |
https://madangcocoa.com/ | 2021-12-06T15:39:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964363301.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20211206133552-20211206163552-00493.warc.gz | 0.937871 | 135 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__102204248 | en | Madang Cocoa Company is able to supply up to 300 metric tons a month, depending on buyer demand, with capacity to increase over the medium term.
Madang Province is the third leading province for cocoa production in Papua New Guinea. Cocoa Production in Madang Province is currently at circa 9,000 metric tonnes per annum. The bulk of this cocoa comes from small holder farmers who are members of the Madang Cocoa Co-operative. The rest comes from plantations. With their own export company now being incorporated and operational, all smallholder farmers within the 34 cocoa co-operatives of Madang will be selling cocoa through the Madang Cocoa Company. | agronomy |
https://delta8lemonadeusa.com/buy-hemp-trim/ | 2023-09-24T19:19:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924191454-20230924221454-00195.warc.gz | 0.965209 | 425 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__187615463 | en | Buy hemp trim, also known as hemp shake or hemp leaf, is the leftover plant material that is trimmed off the buds of hemp plants during the harvesting process. While it may not be as potent as the buds themselves, hemp trim can still be used for a variety of purposes.
One common use for hemp trim is to make CBD oil. CBD, or cannabidiol, is a chemical compound found in hemp plants that is known for its potential health benefits. To make CBD oil, hemp trim is typically ground up and then mixed with a carrier oil, such as coconut oil or olive oil. The resulting oil can be used as a tincture, taken orally, or applied topically to the skin.
In addition to being used to make CBD oil, hemp trim can also be used to make other products, such as edibles and topicals. For example, it can be used to make cookies, brownies, and other baked goods, or it can be infused into creams, lotions, and other skin care products.
Hemp trim can also be used for its fiber, which is strong and durable. The fiber from hemp plants can be used to make a variety of products, including rope, clothing, and paper.
Overall, hemp trim may not be as potent as the buds of hemp plants, but it still has many uses and can be a valuable resource. From making CBD oil to providing a source of fiber, hemp trim is an important part of the hemp industry.
CBD Shake and Trim Provides Convenience
Though shake and trim doesn’t provide the big beautiful nugs that we love to admire, purchasing shake and trim is definitely more beneficial than bud as shake requires less work to consume. Less time will be spent worrying about a missing grinder or struggling to grind up big dense buds for prerolls, just the smallest bit of crumbling with your fingers and your ready to get straight into action! This is highly convenient for those who are committed to a daily regiment providing more time to enjoy the CBD shake and trim’s relaxing effects. | agronomy |
http://www.lavetafarmtotable.com/internships.html | 2017-03-29T11:12:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218190295.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212950-00534-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.943893 | 1,131 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__192546502 | en | Experience Local La Veta
What experience would you bring to the team?
Please include any relevant education, gardening and/or
Why do you think you would be a good fit for our program?
What do you want to take away from your internship experience?
What are your life dreams and aspirations?
Why are you applying for this specific internship position?
Why are you passionate about the new emerging food movement?
Please email your application to:
Want to be part of creating something extraordinary? Apply by thoughtfully answering the following questions and email them to us. Let us know if you are interested in concentrating on the farm or table side of the program. Once we receive your application we will contact you for a Skype interview where you will be able to ask more questions and we can go into greater detail about the farm, cafe and internship program. We look forward from hearing from you!
We are looking for 4 self-motivated, team-oriented, friendly interns that bring their previous farming experience to the project. The farm is run by our farm manager and the interns and the program is designed to be a well-rounded learning opportunity that encompasses the complete farm to table life cycle. The internship program runs from mid April through October 31st, 2017. It is important to go through an entire growing season and we can only accept interns that can commit to complete the program. Interns participate 40 hours a week farming and serving the community through farmer's market, education and making value-added products.
Here is a sample weekly schedule:
Tuesdays Learning Day: New concepts and skills are taught and then put into practice
Wednesdays,Thursdays and Fridays Farm Days
Saturdays, Farm Day, Farmer's Market or Help in the Cafe: Help out at the farmer's market stand or in the cafe according to your interests.
Sundays and Mondays: Days off to explore the area, rest, relax and enjoy our beautiful mountains!
The internship includes education and hands-on training and full room and board. Interns live together in a large, four bedroom house on the farm. Great organic food is provided, along with the produce off the farm, and you will be cooking for one another. Days the cafe is open, everyone is encouraged to eat the delicious food we serve there and to hang out with the community. We will be working on communication, team building, leadership training and other important life skills. Yoga and meditation practice is available to those who would like to participate. A team building retreat in the mountains and later in the season a Vision for Life retreat are included in the program. We will also be taking a couple of farm to table field trips to Taos New Mexico and Paonia Colorado. There is not a stipend at this time but there is opportunity to work at the cafe or in the community to earn spending money.
It is important to us that you leave the program at the end of the season with clear goals of your next endeavor in life and that you have a strong gardening and homesteading background to live a sustainable life and do great things in the new emerging good food movement!
Our Farm: ecological, ethical and spiritual stewardship of the earth that produces food with extraordinary flavor, quality and nutrition.
You will be immersed in a full growing season from seeding, planting and transplanting, installing irrigation systems, plant care, green house growing, harvest, seed saving, preserving food through canning, drying, and fermenting and raising layer and meat chickens and our cute heirloom pigs! You will learn how to apply no-till permaculture methods to market farming that save water, build soil, and mimic the natural cycles of nature . We will be moving to more biodynamic practices this season. The "Deep Organic" biodynamic philosophy understands the influence of the sun, moon and planetary constellations have on plant's and animal's growth and vitality creating a homestead that becomes a self-sufficient, living organism. These methods, along with organic and bio-intensive growing practices, combine to promote healthy plants, greater yields and higher nutrient value while caring for the earth and all its biology.
Our Table: beauty vibrates off the plate, flavor fills the soul with joy,
the love in our food makes the belly smile...
Learn the importance of providing the highest quality, most nutrient dense, good-for-you food to the community. Our growing program donates most of its produce to the bakery cafe and we educate our customers to the delicious benefits of eating fresh just-harvested, made from scratch food that follows the season and delights the senses. You will be helping to grow the food and make value-added products that are served with love in our friendly community-oriented cafe and bakery. If you are interested, you can help us out at the cafe, where we have a fun working atmosphere using sacred commerce principles that create a nurturing working environment to grow us while we share our gifts and our hearts with our patrons, creating an incredible food experience for them. This is not business as usual but a new way to prepare and present food, educate and feed the community with love!
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We believe the earth, humanity and all living things can be saved from the current state of degradation and brought into a balance where everything and everyone is thriving through restorative agricultural
practices and the elevated nutrition that biodynamic farming provides. If you are passionate about making a difference through farming, food and nutrition then this internship is for you!
Farm to Table Internship | agronomy |
https://treefroglandscapes.com/project_portfolio/fine-garden-farm/ | 2023-05-29T16:13:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644867.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20230529141542-20230529171542-00533.warc.gz | 0.956722 | 223 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__115444992 | en | A Fine Garden Farm
This fine garden farm represents all that we know and love about our work.
We first started working for this Conway family installing a native plant system in 2008. By 2013, 6 acres of woodlot had been cleared and Will Elwell had built a timber frame barn out of the lumber milled on site.
Our work entailed establishing a pasture suitable for horse as well as building a fine garden space between the home and the small farm that had emerged from the woodlands.
We use Goshen stone walls and boulders to negotiate challenging grade changes. Goshen stone pathways and patios lead us through a wonderful garden integrating raised vegetable beds with perennial edibles of permaculture systems. A small pond with a stream and bridge is a draw for all visitors. A portico outdoor living room was designed sitting on elaborate stone stairs and built as an integral structure of the garden itself. A custom fence and gate system with arches keep the Conway critters out while children, pets, goats and chickens roam the countryside.
Check back in the future to see how these systems mature. | agronomy |
https://gardenlarch.co.uk/wide-planters-450mm/ | 2023-12-10T23:31:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679102697.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210221943-20231211011943-00676.warc.gz | 0.89495 | 192 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__8242061 | en | Wide Planters 450mm
Constructed from four-way planed larch, all our garden troughs have been made to last and resist rotting whatever surface you place them on.
From tarmac to soil, mud or clay – larch is remarkably resilient to water and will last far longer than many of the sub par alternatives you will find for sale.
Ideal for growing vegetables or perfect as landscape features such as barriers or screening, our garden troughs can used to create extra height at the back of your garden or positioned on the patio to bring the colours and fragrances of your garden closer to your home.
450mm Width 2 Boards High 350mm x 1.0M Length
450mm Width 3 Boards High 450mm x various Lengths
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https://bamboou.com/how-to-propagate-bamboo/ | 2023-03-26T22:10:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296946535.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20230326204136-20230326234136-00589.warc.gz | 0.931736 | 897 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__160290399 | en | How To Propagate Bamboo
In this article, we share the 6 steps to propagate your own bamboo from a cutting.
Bamboo propagation is a simple technique that is used to cultivate bamboo. Bamboo can be cultivated via seeds, tissue culture, and using plant parts such as rhizomes, culms, and branches. In this article, we will explain the method of propagation using branch cuttings from the bamboo culm, as we find this to be the easiest, most accessible, and economical way to propagate bamboo.
The 6 simple steps for propagating bamboo by branch cutting include:
Start by observing and evaluating the conditions of your clump, which is where you’ll be harvesting your cutting from. If your clump shows symptoms such as wilted leaves, brownish-gray stains, unusual presence of insects, or broken culms your bamboo might not be healthy enough to take the propagule. If this is the case, choose a different clump.
Cut a healthy bamboo branch using a handsaw. We recommend leaving at least 3 - 4 nodes length of culm in the ground to ensure a healthy clump. If you are interested in harvesting bamboo to use directly for construction (not for propagation) have a look at this step-by-step guide on how to harvest bamboo sustainable.
Remove any excess branches and leaves. In the illustration, we leave the main branch and remove the other three sub-branches. You use a sharp knife, handsaw, or pruner to do this. The reason to do this is to ensure all energy is going towards one main branch to grow into a healthy strong culm.
Take some of the soil surrounding your bamboo clump, mix it with some compost using a ratio of 1:1 and with a trowel, and fill a container/ polybag halfway with your soil mixture. Next, put the propagule on top of the soil and submerge the cutting until all the meristematic areas of your cutting can be covered by soil. Finally, fill up the rest of your polybag with your growing medium.
Water the cutting in the growing medium. When the seedling is still young, it is vital to keep it well hydrated so make sure to water it regularly, even daily if necessary. It is important to remember that soggy soil will be problematic and can cause irreversible root decay. But it should be moist enough especially during the first month after planting. You can use a soil moisture meter to test the moisture or feel the soil and observe the dryness of the leaves, dry leaves will begin to curl.
Finally, keep your polybags in partial shade under a nursery Water the soil every day. The first signs of growth and development may already appear 3-5 weeks after planting. However, you should leave the bamboo plants in the poly bags for another 6 months to a maximum of 1 year until they are fully rooted. The new bamboo plants will then be ready for transplanting in the next rainy season.
When it comes time to plant your bamboo culm, note that in subtropical and tropical climates, it is best to plant your bamboo into the ground just before the wet season. This ensures that the young seedling will receive plenty of water during its initial growth. In more temperate climates, it is recommended to plant your bamboo in early autumn as the seedling will have received plenty of natural daylight throughout the summer but will be in the firm ground before the colder months of the year.
Want to learn more about how to plant and grow bamboo for construction? We teach all of this in The Fundamentals For Building With Bamboo Online Course.
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https://www.mbiseed.com/events/school-preview/19367 | 2020-07-04T00:21:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655883439.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20200703215640-20200704005640-00316.warc.gz | 0.970063 | 124 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__73517029 | en | Children of seed club has started a vegetable garden around the foot ball ground of Paramekkavu Vidya Mandir. Vegetables like ladies finger, brinjal, yam were planted. Fruits like plantain,passion fruit, spices like pepper and chilly were also planted wherever possible. eventhough there had been a severe problem due to the flood this year also, through the effort of children and the unskilled labourers we could bring back the vegetation in the school premises. Vegetable garden is also supported by the pipe compost and the bio gas plant near the canteen. photographs attached. | agronomy |
http://therapy-ignites.com/blog/cp491g.php?99184d=tomatoes-that-look-like-bell-peppers | 2019-01-22T18:01:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583857993.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20190122161345-20190122183345-00382.warc.gz | 0.930723 | 775 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__114137971 | en | Do you have nightshade sensitivity? A good stuffing tomato. Hi David these tomatoes look delicious. Is it possible? Growing tomatoes and bell peppers on Forteco Profit. ... heres an easy guide on how to plant bell peppers. ... Peppers: How To Hand Pollinate Pepper ... of Peppers. Is it possible? Tomatoes come in many shapes, ... Why do my tomatoes look like How to Plant Bell Peppers. A package you bought? How nightshades (such as potatoes, tomatoes, and eggplant) affect the body. Learn how to grow tomatoes in pots just about anywhere you have a sunny spot -- no garden bed required. The effect of temperature on flowering in tomatoes and peppers. Another pic of more of the plant and leaves may be helpful. The Plant Health Instructor ... the bell-shaped pepper fruit is the most familiar ... causal agent of bacterial spot of pepper. This dish capitalizes on the flavors of the cherry tomatoes and sausage for a hearty dinner. Hi Erica! They are a warm-season crop, like tomatoes and eggplants, ... especially with bell peppers. Bacterial spot of pepper and tomato. Timing is everything with peppers. Slow oven-roasting turns damaged, mediocre, or tasty-but-extra tomatoes into something wonderful. Plant produces high yields of large yellow tomatoes that looks like a bell pepper. Roasted Peppers and Tomatoes with Herbs and Capers ... Roasted Peppers and Tomatoes with Herbs ... 2 yellow bell peppers; 1 1/2 pounds Campari tomatoes Solanum lycopersicum. These Crock Pot Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers are easy and delicious, and you dont need to turn on the stove or the oven to prepare them. Kisses to your Yiayia xoxo first of all And yes, tomatoes and peppers are often cooked together in the same pan. Nightshade vegetables are completely healthy for most people, but for a few it can act as a immune response trigger similar to wheat or dairy. Tomato/Pepper Hybrid. 6 bell peppers, any color; 4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling 8 ounces lean ground beef Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Hollow, tri-lobed, red tomato that looks just like a sweet pepper. It looks like a tomato plant but it has a smooth, ... Tomato/Pepper Hybrid. Daily supplementation with 1000mg of vitamin C was put to the test to see if it could improve male fertility and lower lead levels. Hi all, I don't know if this is even possible, and you might think I'm crazy, but is there such a thing as a tomato/pepper A couple of years ago, we went apple picking and the farm had red & yellow grape tomatoes on the vine to pick. Read this article for tips on how to start growing peppers. Tweet ... Record breaking tomato yields Which foods contain the most glycoalkaloid? Maybe I should have tried hand pollinating my peppers. Liberty Bell Tomato Seeds. The fruit of warm season crops like tomato and pepper can be injured by low temperatures. They do well if planted near your tomatoes. You can even make them vegetarian by using meat substitute crumbles! ... You can see what that looks like in this video. The spicy tomato pepper looks remarkably like a ripe tomato, yet has both a slightly sweet and slightly hot flavor. It does look like a type of bellWhat kind of pepper are the seeds? Paste tomatoes shaped like banana peppers are about 6 inches long ... A red bell pepper widely adapted to reliably turn red in almost any area of the country. Which Tomatoes Are Right for You? 85 days. Follow these 10 tips for growing tomatoes in pots. These stuffed tomatoes can be made with ground turkey, chicken or pork. ... an interesting look once ... deep like Tomatos? | agronomy |
http://agtheory.blogspot.com/2011/02/finding-green.html | 2013-12-13T00:18:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386164770786/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204134610-00032-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.946563 | 78 | CC-MAIN-2013-48 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__122403946 | en | Each morning on the way to my office I pass through the ASI greenhouses. It was nice to see some green grass, part of a turfgrass research project, and get a sense of warmer weather ahead.
You can see some of the fog on the lens that forms in the humid air of the greenhouse on the edges of the pictures. Warm air and green grass. Nice. | agronomy |
https://artemia-arsal.com/production/processing/product-packaging-shipment-of-artemia-cysts | 2024-02-27T13:36:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474676.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227121318-20240227151318-00772.warc.gz | 0.923481 | 228 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__205068740 | en | Product packing and shipping
After the drying process we separately check all the batches, their hatching and humidity levels. Depending on the germination percent we distribute Artemia cysts into the standard or premium categories.
We are ready to meet your requests. That is why the type and size of the package depend on the individual requests of your company. We are ready to discuss some other types of package if they are more convenient for your usage and realization beside the standard ones – a metal can, aluminum compound foil, a plastic box or a barrel.
The main task of the package is to protect our product from the humidity and air access. If you would like to sell our product under your trade mark, we can make a package with your logotype and with your corporate identity.
As soon as you have chosen the category, the amount of the product and the type of the package, we sign a contract. Then we start product packing and shipping. At that time we complete the formalities for export and import. As soon as all the documents are ready, we dispatch the product with the transport which is more convenient for you. | agronomy |
https://southwarknews.co.uk/comment/columnists/gardening-columnists-tips-growing-full-speed/ | 2022-08-17T00:31:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572833.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817001643-20220817031643-00435.warc.gz | 0.949107 | 493 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__125031073 | en | June is one of the most fragrant months; full of flowery scents. And we have reached the summer solstice (longest day) which arrived on 21st June – daylight hours are now at maximum length.
It is generally warm but there were un-seasonal cool and windy spells with torrential downpours at the start of June.
Humid conditions mean everything is growing at full speed – grass needs cutting fortnightly, weeds are coming up so quickly you can almost see them growing! Regular work is needed in the garden or it is hard to keep control.
To get the best from roses a continued routine of care is needed – this depends on the types grown but there are some basic rules; to ensure strong blooms feed every three weeks through the summer, water in dry spells and deadhead regularly. Watch for pests and diseases and treat accordingly. Pruning is tricky and usually carried out in winter. Lightly trim old garden roses; for modern bush types including miniatures remove two thirds of growth before March. Treatment of modern shrub and climbing roses, ramblers and species rose also depends on the individual variety but are usually only lightly trimmed.
Honeysuckle is in flower; with its strange segmented petals and gorgeous fragrance- so noticeable on warm summer evenings. Mock orange (Philadelphus) has pure white blooms and a subtle spicy perfume. Jasmine is producing masses of little star shaped sweetly scented white flowers. Lavender is out with dense blue spikes of aromatic flowers (other colours include pale mauve, pink or white blooms). At the start of June small round flowers with yellow filaments appear on the Lime tree (Linden) – these pack a heady and intoxicating scent around solstice time. Other notable seasonal flowers (unscented) reaching their peak are St John’s wort – recognisable by its cheerful bright yellow blooms and the showy perennial Lupin.
To slow moisture loss from the soil during the summer months a layer of mulch can be spread over flowerbeds, in window boxes and around plants grown in tubs and pots. Various materials can be used depending on the type of area – Coir (peat substitute), semi rotted garden leaves or straw all help the soil retain moisture. There are also various types of mulch including bark available at garden centres (water and weed thoroughly before applying). | agronomy |
https://www.lakecomo.is/events/assaggi-dautunno/ | 2020-02-22T07:26:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875145654.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20200222054424-20200222084424-00010.warc.gz | 0.849557 | 305 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__46554016 | en | Assaggi d'Autunno Tasting sessions of the typical flavors of the lake SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER - SUNDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2019 Assaggi d'autunno - on the occasion of the Festa del Borgo - is the
Tasting sessions of the typical flavors of the lake
SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER – SUNDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2019
Assaggi d’autunno – on the occasion of the Festa del Borgo – is the second appointment of Qui c’è campo, the project created to make Cernobbio the center of reference for modern agriculture, which stimulates the birth and development of new activities and the creation of an agricultural supply chain. The topics on which we will focus in this two days of September are: zero kilometer products that, in addition to reducing the rate of carbon dioxide in the air, lead to a conscious use of the territory, allowing the consumer to rediscover his own territorial identity through local varieties and traditions; organic and sustainable agriculture; the mountain and hilly landscape, the lake, the city with a strong tourist vocation. Autumn tasting – organized by the Municipality of Cernobbio with the collaboration of the Minoprio Foundation, Slow Food conducted Como, Coldiretti Como Lecco, Society Ortofloricola Comense and other local associations – will therefore be an initiative aimed in particular at the local food culture and its producers. | agronomy |
http://www.suntava.com/about/suntava-history/ | 2013-05-25T13:16:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368705955434/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516120555-00006-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.953845 | 234 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__72708246 | en | The Suntava story began over a decade ago, when Lee and Joann French, one of the world’s foremost entomologist teams, began to explore the insect resistant potential of non-GMO purple corn. With knowledge of ancient maize strains and traditional cultivation methods, they meticulously developed new, natural hybrid lines, pollinating each ear by hand, row by row, year after year.
Their defining “aha” moment came three years into their research, when they had the vision to connect the chemical properties responsible for their corn’s striking purple color to its inherent human health benefits. In fact, they discovered that their Suntava Purple Corn contained an extraordinarily high level of antioxidants. They also understood they had uncovered an abundant global source of natural red dyes.
Today, their spirit of profound commitment to science, nature, insight and discovery continues forward in Suntava Corporation.
Sayela means “reddish” in the language of the Lakota people.
The Lakota are a Native American tribe of the Midwest, including the Lamberton, Minnesota area where the Frenches first developed their purple corn. | agronomy |
https://reachmyindia.com/AgriTech | 2023-12-03T10:40:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100499.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203094028-20231203124028-00495.warc.gz | 0.961901 | 114 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__141667610 | en | One of the important information required for the Farmer is the Soil Health for better Yield. With the rapid growth in technology now, the Soil health and monitor the crop growth and advisory to the Farmers is possible.
A new technology has been developed to test the Soil Health by using Satellite images. A report gets generated along with the Advisory of the next steps the farmers have to take. All this process of Report Generation, Advisory and disease analysis is done through a Mobile App.
To serve our Farmers we have partnered with a company who have this solution. | agronomy |
https://slashathon.com/the-4-things-you-need-to-know-about-soil-ph/ | 2022-09-30T23:21:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335504.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20220930212504-20221001002504-00036.warc.gz | 0.944842 | 1,154 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__247694552 | en | Don’t be too swift to pin the blame on horrendous-sounding afflictions like “verticillium” and “fusarium” or some other diseases for your sickly discoloring of the pin oak’s or geranium’s leaves. The problem could be that the soil’s pH is out of whack. Every herb has its desired selection of soil level of acidity, and once the pH stage is out of that collection, a host of ills may stick to. A fundamental comprehension of pH will not likely only help in keeping a garden healthy but in addition help you if issues go awful. The following is what you must know to create wise selections about controlling your soil’s pH.
1. What is pH?
The acidity or alkalinity of a product is measured in pH products, a range operating from to 14. A pH of 7 is neutral. As phone numbers lessen from 7, the level of acidity becomes higher. As numbers increase from 7 so does the alkalinity. Soils typically range between an incredibly acidic pH of 3 to your very alkaline pH of 10. This range is because of several factors, together with a soil’s mother or father fabric and the amount of annual rain fall a place receives. Most developed plants and flowers appreciate slightly acidic problems using a pH of about 6.5. Pin azalea, gardenia, oak and blueberry and rhododendron are probably the plants that demand a very acidic pH of 4.5 to 5.5.
2. What does pH do?
Soil pH has indirect yet far-reaching outcomes on plant life. Herb vitamins and minerals grow to be offered or inaccessible in line with the soil’s pH degree (chart, right). Yellowing involving the blood vessels of youthful simply leaves shows an iron deficiency, a disorder coming not from not enough metal within the garden soil but from insufficient dirt acidity to get iron in to a form which a herb can take in. Most plants thrive in slightly acidic soil because that pH affords them great use of all nutrients.
The darker area of soil pH is grow poisoning. Too lower a pH stage can deliver the grow nutritional manganese offered by toxic ranges geraniums are particularly responsive to this, exhibiting their pain with yellowed, dark brown-flecked, or deceased leaves. A pH levels that is certainly too reduced also liberates aluminum—not a plant nutrient—in portions that can stunt root development and interfere with a plant’s uptake of nutrients and vitamins. At the higher pH level, the vegetation nutrient molybdenum gets offered in poisonous quantities.
Dirt pH also impacts garden soil-home organisms, whoever well-getting, consequently, impacts dirt vegetation and conditions overall health. The slightly acidic problems liked by most plant life will also be what earthworms like, as do organisms that convert nitrogen into forms that plants are able to use.
3. How would you adapt your pH?
Before undertaking to change your soil’s pH, you must understand its present stage. This will figure out how significantly you should increase or decrease it, if at all. An easy garden soil examination can be done both at home and by way of a dirt-evaluating laboratory. You need to also know your soil’s consistency, whether it is clay, beach sand, or something that is in the middle. Far more materials is necessary to alter the pH amount of a clay-based earth than for the soft sand garden soil since the charged types of surface of clays cause them to more resistant to pH alterations compared to the uncharged areas of fine sand contaminants.
Usually, limestone is commonly used to boost a pH stage, and sulfur is used to lessen it. Dolomitic limestone is a mix of calcium mineral carbonate and magnesium, although limestone is relatively 100 % pure calcium mineral carbonate. Lb for pound, dolomitic limestone neutralizes much more acidity than real limestone and contributes the mineral magnesium on the dirt, perfect for people who back garden within the Eastern side or perhaps the Pacific Northwest where by this nutritional is of course low.
Limestone and sulfur can be bought in powder or pelletized kind, using the latter becoming much easier to spread out uniformly and causing a lesser health risk from airborne dirt and dust. Stay away from powder sulfur distributed as being a fungicide as it is finer plus more costly than necessary for acidifying dirt. Nor limestone nor sulfur is soluble in water, so blend these resources thoroughly into the top 6 inches of garden soil when quick activity is required. Otherwise, just place the material on the top of the floor, and allow it gradually operate its way down.
4. Why would you keep an eye on your pH?
When the pH levels is modified for the vegetation you are developing, usually do not place it out of your thoughts. Maintaining the correct pH degree for the garden soil is surely an continuous job, particularly in the normally acidic soils of the Eastern as well as the North west, where rain leaches out calcium mineral and other alkaline-creating components. Normally alkaline soils will keep shifting within the pH level due to the rock and roll vitamins from where these were shaped. In some instances, acidifying these soils is unfeasible. Even fertilizers can change your garden soil pH as time passes, with resources including ammonium sulfate and ammonium nitrate pushing the pH stage lower and potassium nitrate or calcium supplements pushing the significance increased. Consequently, there’s a need for regular developments of limestone or sulfur. | agronomy |
https://www.megafeis.com/post/is-the-expensive-screen-replacement-worth-it | 2021-08-02T17:27:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046154356.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20210802172339-20210802202339-00362.warc.gz | 0.926462 | 188 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__13390997 | en | Updated: Jun 3, 2020
Sunflower seeds should be kept in mind the following three points:
1. Place sunflower seeds in a cool and dry place free of mice and pests. The best storage temperature is 18-26 degrees, the temperature should not exceed 30 degrees, and it should not be placed in direct sunlight.
2. If the seeds are warm, in this case, the seeds should be allowed to cool first and then put in a sealed container, otherwise it will easily cause the condensation of helium and cause the seeds to get wet.
3. If sunflower seeds have been hulled, grated, and chopped, put them in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage. Extend the shelf life of sunflower seeds by freezing to make them taste more crispy.
It is recommended that you choose products with independent vacuum packaging when purchasing, and the quality of melon seeds is traced back to the source. | agronomy |
https://modabellavida.com/home-garden/the-easiest-succulents-to-propagate-a-comprehensive-guide/ | 2023-12-06T10:43:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100593.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206095331-20231206125331-00396.warc.gz | 0.940203 | 1,401 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__74484039 | en | Succulents are a type of plant that store water in their leaves, stems, or roots. They are native to dry, arid climates and can be found worldwide. Many people grow succulents because they are easy to care for and require little water.
There are many succulents, and some are easier to propagate than others. This guide will go over the easiest succulents to propagate and provide tips on maintaining and propagating them.
How Do I Propagate Succulents?
Succulent growers usually propagate their plants by taking stem or leaf cuttings. This is because succulents typically do not produce viable (able to grow) seeds.
Stem cuttings are made by cutting a piece of the stem off the plant and allowing it to be callous (heal) over. Once the stem cutting has been calloused, you can then plant it in well-draining soil.
On the other hand, leaf cuttings are made by gently removing a few leaves from the plant and allowing them to be callous. Once the leaves have been calloused, you can then plant them in well-draining soil. Eventually, the cuttings will form roots and grow into new plants.
The mother plant will not be harmed if you take stem or leaf cuttings from it. Propagating succulents is a great way to create new plants without buying them from a nursery.
Make sure to introduce the new plant to the sun slowly. Baby succulents are fragile and can quickly get sunburned, so direct sunlight should be avoided for the first few weeks. After a couple of weeks, you can slowly increase the amount of sunlight exposure.
6 Succulent Plants To Propagate
Propagating succulents is easy and fun, and it’s a great way to create new plants. Here are six of the easiest succulents to propagate:
Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum paraguayense)
The Ghost Plant is a small evergreen succulent that is native to Mexico. It gets its name from the white points on its leaves that resemble ghosts. The ghost plant is sometimes called the mother-of-pearl plant due to its iridescent leaves.
This evergreen cold hardy succulent is easily propagated by succulent cuttings or leaf cuttings. However, it is not great indoors as it grows best under full sun. Once established, the ghost plant rapidly grows and can quickly fill a pot.
Aloe Vera (Aloe Vera)
Aloe Vera is a popular succulent known to soothe burns and cuts. It is native to North Africa and the Canary Islands, but it can now be found all over the world. Aloe Vera plants are easily identified by their thick green leaves with white spots.
These succulents thrive through direct sunlight and can even be grown indoors. The best way to propagate aloe vera is through offsetting – a method that involves removing the growing baby plant next to the main plant.
You can remove the offset with a sharp knife and plant it in well-draining soil. Make sure to water the offset sparingly, as too much water can kill it.
Jelly Bean Plant (Sedum rubrotinctum)
It’s no wonder succulent growers worldwide love the Jelly Bean Plant – it’s easy to care for, drought-tolerant, and can be propagated easily. A succulent collection wouldn’t be complete without a Jelly Bean Plant!
Jelly Bean Plants are native to Mexico and can be identified by their thick, fleshy, jelly-like leaves. These succulents grow best in direct sunlight but can also tolerate partial shade.
The tips of the plant turn red during summer to protect itself from the intense heat and sun. If you want your Jelly Bean Plant to produce red tips, give it plenty of sunlight.
Leaf propagation or stem cuttings are the best methods for propagating Jelly Bean Plants.
Burro’s Tail (Sedum morganianum)
Like jelly bean plants, burro’s tail sedums are easy to propagate and look great on a hanging basket or wall planter. These succulents are native to Mexico and can be identified by their long, cascading stems covered in tiny leaves.
Water your burro’s tail sedum sparingly, as too much water can cause the leaves to rot. It is also best to propagate these succulents during spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.
You can either do stem cuttings or leaf cuttings to propagate burro’s tail sedums. In two months or so, you should see new growths on the plant.
Cobweb Houseleek (Sempervivum arachnoideum)
Cobweb Houseleek is a type of succulents native to the mountains of Europe, such as the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathians. It gets its name from the white cobweb-like hairs that cover its leaves. These hairs help protect the plant from intense sunlight and harsh weather conditions.
If you live in an area where the cold winter temperatures can dip below 0 degrees Fahrenheit, the Cobweb Houseleek is a perfect succulent. These plants are also very easy to propagate and only require well-draining soil and plenty of sunlight.
Seeds sown in spring are the best way to propagate Cobweb Houseleek. However, you can also do leaf cuttings or stem cuttings if you want your plants to grow faster.
Echeveria (Echeveria spp.)
Hundreds of different echeveria species come in all shapes and sizes. These succulents are native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. They can be identified by their rosette shape and their thick, fleshy leaves.
Echeverias are some of the easiest succulents to propagate as they can be done through leaf cuttings or offsets. Their colors range from blue-green to pink, red, and orange – making them a great addition to any succulent collection.
There are also different echeverias, such as the Chenille plant, the Ghost plant, and the Hens and Chicks plant.
Succulent propagation is a great way to expand your collection without spending much money. These plants are easy to care for and only require well-draining soil and plenty of sunlight.
With patience, you can have a beautiful succulent garden in no time! Do you have any favorite succulents that are easy to propagate? Let us know in the comments below!
Happy gardening! :) | agronomy |
https://www.familywateralliance.com/news/fwa-may-2017-updates | 2023-12-02T09:39:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100381.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202073445-20231202103445-00369.warc.gz | 0.958735 | 408 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__209117246 | en | Agriculture Changes the World
A Facebook post from the Farm Equipment Association in Minnesota had this to say. “Despite all our accomplishments we owe our existence to a six inch layer of topsoil and the fact that it rains.” A video is floating around social media by former Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, about what our life is like now with modern agriculture is something that should be watched by everyone. Says Vilsack, “We delegate the responsibility of feeding our family to a small portion of the population and because of that we are free to be doctors and lawyers.” We owe our leisure time to the advancement of modern agriculture. We have free time now, because some farmer somewhere is doing the work we all used to have to do each day. We can sip lattes and opine about the fate of the world, because we don’t have to produce the food we need to survive. The work of the agriculture community does more than feed the world it changes the world.
2018 Farm Bill
The 2018 Farm Bill is now underway and in a post from the CDFA Planting Seeds blog entitled A Farm Bill for our planet, they underscore the importance of the Farm Bill to California and how for the continued success of wildlife programs, environmental stewardship and efficient irrigation we need to continue to partner with the federal government. The Farm Bill encompasses areas that include conservation and energy. http://plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov/wordpress/?p=12741.
Too much water is the worry for many along the banks of the Sacramento and Feather River. Walnut trees and stone fruit trees can only take standing water on their roots for a certain amount of time before it kills the trees. Many orchard owners are running pumps to dewater orchards, but some seem to have become more duck habitat than orchard. This is just one of the many issues that have shifted the farmer’s attention from drought to flood in the last few months. | agronomy |
http://aandgdirect.co.uk/ | 2019-10-18T22:23:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986684854.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20191018204336-20191018231836-00460.warc.gz | 0.834629 | 144 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__10617601 | en | A&G GardenFox are the suppliers of leading garden machinery & products at greatly discounted prices.
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https://www.metamateshop.de/en/Meta-Mate/Meta-Mate-23-Terere-ORGANIC-50g-TRIAL-PACK-vacuum-packed::2221.html | 2021-05-09T02:01:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243988953.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20210509002206-20210509032206-00089.warc.gz | 0.896067 | 464 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__211896488 | en | Meta Mate "23" Tereré ORGANIC - vacuum packed 50g
Refresh your hot summer days with Meta Mate’s 23 Tereré.
This organically grown and certified, leafy, fresh yerba from Brasil has a mild taste which makes it ideal for yerba mate novices or those wishing to enjoy a refreshing energizing drink. It is ideal for Terere preparations (consumed cold and combined at times with juices) as well as hot mates and can be consumed as a tea or in the traditional way.
This leafy industrially dried mate has a mild slightly bitter taste. It’s leafy cut lends to easy preparation with a cuia and bomba for novices and as it combines well with other intense artisanal mates. Due to its freshness and the quality of Mate trees, this mate has a higher antioxidant and theobromine content than standard Mates.
This Mate is produced by Barao Ltda. in Brasil and is sourced from selected forests.
Meta Mate 23 was developed after a year of extensive research together with the Beuthe University in Berlin, where different mates were analyzed for their chemical composition and subjected towards sensoric tests. It combines the Brazilian erva mate freshness with the argentinean yerba mate easy to use leafy form.
By vacuum packing the artisanal mate products from Family Gehm and Tolloti, Barao is helping Meta Mate’s efforts to recognize the value of traditional, small-scale production. This added-value brings sustainability and better ecological footprints to rural areas.
Certified organic by ABCERT
100% organic Yerba Mate, smoke
Store in a cool and dry place.
Instructions for use:
Preparation in the French Press / Teapot: for 1 litre you take approx. 12g yerba mate and let it brew at 80 degrees for approx. 5 minutes.
Preparation in a mate cup: detailed instructions can be found here: Yerba Mate Preparation
Net weight / net volume: 50 g
Responsible food business operator: Meta Mate UG, Strassburger Strasse 16, 10119 Berlin, Deutschland | agronomy |
https://naturalgrowthwine.co.uk/enoz/ | 2023-12-08T17:04:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100762.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208144732-20231208174732-00527.warc.gz | 0.950411 | 342 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__5619165 | en | At the base of our work there is a long family tradition, made of tradition and love for the land. We grow vines to produce healthy and natural wines through the exclusive use of indigenous yeasts and with low sulphur in respect of consumers, our territory and our tradition. Every day we strive with integrity and passion to offer products that are sustainable and quality, that are for us a source of pride and that allow us to establish a frank and sincere relationship, just like our wines, with our customers.
Roberto’s passion for the wine world has materialized with the Enoz Wine – Masseria Torricella company Enoz Wine, a small and newborn company in Sessa Aurunca, overlooking the Gulf of Gaeta in the province of Caserta, currently produces 8,000 bottles of Fiano, Primitivo, Falanghina and a Rosato di Primitivo.
The owner Roberto Zeno has concretized his passion in the construction of this reality which takes its name from the acronym of his surname: ENOZ! The vineyards, managed according to the rules of organic and biodynamic agriculture, extend into the heart of what was once Campania Felix, volcanic soils overlooking the sea at about 260 meters above sea level.
The company covers about 22 hectares of which 5 are destined to vineyards while the rest are destined to olive groves, wheat and legumes. The vinifications of Enoz Wine are carried out exclusively in amphora, the eternal wine vessel that amplifies the scents of the wine in a return to the past in Roman times. A picnic in those parts will be a must, as soon as possible! | agronomy |
https://zozawolulekocitar.urbanagricultureinitiative.com/baler-story-mapping-15364xu.html | 2020-03-31T06:13:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370500331.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20200331053639-20200331083639-00113.warc.gz | 0.94181 | 1,212 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__63955591 | en | Marcos in August 13, by virtue of Batas Bambansa Blg. This act was the fulfillment of the prayers of the people of the former Municipalities of Baler and Casiguran to be truly independent from the Province of Quezon for the first time since the Spanish occupation. Early History Inthe Spanish explorer Juan de Salcedo became the first European to visit the region that would be known as Aurora while he was exploring the northern coast of Luzon.
Hay Baler Background The term " hay baler " refers to a particular piece of agricultural equipment used to harvest hay. Hay includes grasses and other plants called legumes.
Timothy Grass, alfalfa, and clover are common hay crops. These crops, used as animal feed, are cut with a mowing machine when they are about 18 inches 46 cm tall and still green. The mowing machine cuts and crimps the forage and discharges it into a 4-feet 1.
This crimping process breaks the stems and makes the hay more palatable to cattle. A hayrake is used to turn the hay over so that the windrow can dry completely.
The baler gathers the cut hay from the windrow and compresses it into square- or round-shaped bales for easy transportation and storage.
Most hay is stored as bales, with small square bales weighing pounds kg and large round bales weighingpounds kg.
Small bales must be protected from rain and snow in a dry place such as a barn or hay shed. The large round bales can be left outside because the rain will run off the sides, Baler story mapping of soaking through and rotting the hay. Small bales can be fed by hand into feed bunks or hay feeders.
The larger round bales are handled with a tractor equipped with a "bale mover," a spear-like attachment that pierces the bale and allows the hydraulic loader to lift and transport it to the feeder.
History During the late s and early s, farming was changing dramatically with the introduction of many new machines. Until that time, hay had been stored loose in the upper story of the barn, or "haymow," where it took up considerable space.
By compressing the hay, or baling it, more hay could be stored in the same amount of space. One of the first balers was powered by horses walking on an inclined treadmill. As the leather and wood treadmill belt moved with each step of the horse, it turned a shaft that operated a chain drive.
The chain drive, through a variety of sprockets, drove a plunger into the baler, which compressed the hay. Hay was hauled to the baler from the field in wagons, and then forked into the bale chamber by hand. Wooden blocks were dropped into the chamber when the bale reached the right size.
Wire or twine was then threaded around the bale and tied by hand. As technology improved, the steam traction engine replaced the horse, and the internal combustion tractor eventually replaced the steam engine. By the s, balers were attached to tractors, and they automatically picked up hay from the ground.
Improvements in hydraulics allowed the introduction of the large round baler in the late s.
Companies such as John DeereNew Holland, and Hesston have continually refined the baler into a modern farm implement. How It Works Hay balers are pulled behind and powered by the tractor in the field.
The baler has flotation tires, which reduce the damage to the hay stubble by distributing its weight over a larger area. Also connected to the tractor is the Power Takeoff Shaft PTOwhich transmits rotary power from the tractor to the baling mechanism.
Along the sides of the hitch are the hydraulic hoses that operate the various controls on the baler using hydraulic pressure from the tractor. When operating the baler, the tractor pulls the baler pickup, a horizontal spool of moving steel teeth, in line with the windrow and engages the PTO drive.
Operation of a Small Square Baler The hay enters the baler through the pickup, and the teeth gently rake the hay from the ground to prevent the loss of leaves and ingestion of rocks or debris into the baler.
Directly behind the pickup is the compressor bar, which holds the hay in place so the auger can feed it into the bale chamber.AGROCOM MAP. Perfect information? Perfect crops! Information gathered today will put you on course for a successful future. A yield map will clearly highlight differences in profitability within a field.
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So, with the start of fall this week, how about some apple facts? Did you know…
- 40 varieties of apples are available in New England
- Macintosh apples are the most commonly grown variety in the US
- China produces more apples than the US (the US comes in #2)
- An apple a day really does keep the doctor away (they are high in fiber, fat-free, a great source of vitamins A & C and have many cancer-fighting antioxidants)
Last weekend, my friends and I hiked Mt. Monadnock in Jaffrey, NH then went apple picking. I’m not really a hiker but like to hike every now and then. It’s a great way to get out of the city and get some fresh air – nevermind that it’s great exercise. The entire hike took us about four hours roundtrip and the first half was a steep uphill climb. Mt. Monadnock is actually the #2 most hiked mountain in the world – after Mt. Fuji in Japan. I know, here we go with the facts again but how cool is that?! Hiking was a lot of fun but my legs were pretty sore for a few days afterwards – a good sore, of course.
On the way back to Boston, we stopped to pick apples at Washburn’s Windy Hill Orchard in Greenville, NH. (We had a fall-filled day as you can tell.) Apple picking is a great fall activity in New England…it’s fun, easy and usually means candy apples or cider is involved. This was our first visit to the particular orchard and it was fairly small but very cute.
Despite the size, we still took a (2 minute) tractor ride to the apple trees. We learned that apple season wasn’t going very well so only Macintosh apples were available at the time. I was happy because I love Macs but it was a little disappointing not have other options. Hopefully the rest of their season gets better. While the variety was limited, the apples that were available were beautiful. Large and crunchy!
Once we filled our bags, we headed back to the country store. A few of us had our eyes on the caramel apples so we had a little snack. After the exercise we did earlier, there was no guilt in enjoying the gooey treat. Check out the chocolate drizzle…
Once I had my fill of caramel apple goodness, I had to decide what to do with 10 lbs. of apples. Eating them would take me about a month so I decided to make Cooking Light’s Maple Walnut Apple Crisp. Sounds great, right? Well, it was pretty awesome and easy to make, too. My basis for choosing a recipe was to create something reasonably healthy that used up a lot of apples. This recipe used nine apples and is only about 200 calories per serving. Plus, there’s at least a serving of fruit in each scoop, too.
The flavor of this apple crisp is very classic and it smells great while in the oven. While it uses less butter and sugar than traditional apple crisp, the flavor doesn’t suffer. The texture, soft apples with sweet and crunchy topping, was perfect – especially because of the walnuts.
What’s your favorite apple treat? | agronomy |
https://mueblestylehome.com/tag/minimal/ | 2022-09-29T13:38:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335355.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220929131813-20220929161813-00477.warc.gz | 0.947299 | 643 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__100506447 | en | Not everybody has a green thumb, but everybody can grow a garden with the right guidance and a little determination. This article presents a number of concise tips that can help you to get more from your efforts.
A great way to maximize garden potential is to plant perennials. Some edible vegetables will come back year after year with minimal maintenance like weeding, mulching, and fertilizing. Asparagus, bunching onions, and horseradish all will come back every year. Depending upon climate, there are many options for growing perennial vegetables for a maximum yield.
If you want to grow roses, you should look into the different species. If you are a beginner, select a kind of rose that does not require a lot of maintenance. You can also get into competitions with extremely delicate roses. Make sure you choose roses that are adapted to your skills and experience.
When your summer blooms have bloomed and faded away, remember to dead-head the flowers. This means pinching off the flower heads. This will encourage new flowers to bloom longer next year, and it will also strengthen the plant. Since the flower heads have seeds, you can also save the flower heads that you have pinched off for planting at another time.
When you are working in your garden, be sure to leave the praying mantis alone. These insects are skilled predators which take care of any number of harmful pests. In addition, these praying mantises do not harm your garden in any way, so let them go about their work protecting your garden from pests.
Plant your garden in stages. Put in a new vegetable every week, or plant vegetables with different maturation speeds when you do your planting. This helps prevent you from having a large harvest all at once, and will better allow you to enjoy the fruits (and vegetables!) of your labors.
When choosing plants for your garden, pick plants that are native to your geographic region. Plants native to your region will naturally do well in your garden because they are already adjusted to your climate. When you plant native plants, you will not be surprised by any unexpected results when your plants mature.
Think about asking friends or family for cuttings from their existing plants. Many plants will grow from cuttings so that you do not have to purchase a whole plant yourself. It takes only minutes to learn online which part of the plant you should cut off to replant, and using cuttings can save you hundreds of dollars in landscaping and gardening costs.
Make a profit off of the garden by selling micro crops. There is a huge demand for micro crops from restaurants and organic markets who are willing to pay a premium for these fresh vegetables. Specialty mushrooms, baby corn, rare herbs and other micro crops are in very high demand, and can earn a gardener upwards of fifty dollars a pound or more.
Gardening is a fun hobby for people of all ages. You can make a lovely flower garden in your yard, or grow tomatoes in small pots on your balcony – the list of options is endless. Nearly any lifestyle can accommodate some kind of gardening. Relax and enjoy what nature has to offer you.… | agronomy |
https://totalproduce.nl/en/supplier/services/solid-partner | 2022-10-07T08:49:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030338001.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20221007080917-20221007110917-00257.warc.gz | 0.924659 | 384 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__85620087 | en | Through the years, Total Produce B.V. has acquired considerable knowledge and experience that it is eager to share with suppliers and buyers. This creates a transparent and active collaboration between all ‘sparring partners’, leading to an up-to-date product range that meets the individual requirements of the buyer.
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https://bountybotanicals.com/brahmi-plants-grow-plugs-3/ | 2024-04-19T09:28:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817382.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419074959-20240419104959-00828.warc.gz | 0.943821 | 132 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__44574013 | en | Bacopa Monnieri or "Brahmi" is well known in India and is used to increase cognitive function and memory!
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https://www.growveggiescapes.com/plant-tips-booklet.php | 2023-06-09T00:39:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224655244.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20230609000217-20230609030217-00211.warc.gz | 0.849211 | 141 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__138293016 | en | Veggiescapes Official Veggie Plant Tips Booklet Now Available!
This booklet contains easy to read and reference care tips for most of the vegetable plants in your garden.
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This booklet includes tips on beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, kale, lettuce, melons, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes, winter & summer squash, spinach, chard, and tomatoes.
Includes diagrams and pictures to help you layout your garden.
This booklet is for 4 season gardening. | agronomy |
https://tcwp.tamu.edu/watersmart-is-the-best-strategy/ | 2023-09-27T01:04:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510238.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927003313-20230927033313-00023.warc.gz | 0.947034 | 905 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__99994459 | en | Being WaterSmart is the best strategy—with or without drought
June 7, 2012
By Chris LaChance
Welcoming rains gave Houston some reprieve from the drought. However, already we seem to be back to hot, dry conditions. In addition, a fact we cannot ignore is that the population of the Houston area is predicted to double within twenty years, making water restrictions a real possibility even with our more normal 54 inch average annual rainfall. Whatever the case, the drought gave us an opportunity to rethink the way we view landscapes. This year, as you continue to plant or as you prepare for your fall garden, think about how you can make your yard “watersmart”. The watersmart landscape is a resilient, sustainable landscape in which beauty and function coexist in an eco-friendly environment. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you take a fresh look at your landscape.
- Begin with a plan. The plan or design, forces us to take a step back and evaluate the site elevation (low and high spots), how the property drains, and just how much time you want and have to invest in maintaining the landscape. We have all had the problem of falling in love with a plant at the nursery only to end up wondering where to plant it once we are home.
- Improve the health of the soil. Healthy soil, containing lots of organic matter in the form of compost, allows soil to be more efficient at absorbing and retaining water. Due to its sponge-like quality, organic-rich soil is able hold a lot of water and then releases it slowly. There is no better time than the present to start your own composting program.
- Create permeable surfaces that allow water to penetrate into the soil. For example, a patio might be designed using brick pavers set into sand rather than being a solid concrete pad. There are many products now available that can improve permeability in the landscape and along sidewalks and driveways. We want to keep as much of the water we apply or that we get from rainfall.
- Reduce the size of the lawn area by gradually expanding planting beds. Lawns, by far, require the most input—time, money, and water. It is estimated that lawns absorb only one tenth of rainfall when compared to planted or natural areas. Turf has more shallow roots and is less effective in preventing erosion. Much of the nitrogen applied to keep lawns green ends up running off and polluting bayous and bays during a rain event or when we over-water.
- Add native plants. Most of these survived the latest drought period and with good reason. They are adapted to our periods of drought but are forgiving when deluges return. Once established, native plants require less water and need no chemical fertilizers or pesticides to flourish. As more native plants are added to the landscape, there will be an added bonus. Song birds along with butterflies and other beneficial insects will be attracted to plants that offer a natural food source. Remember, native wildlife and native plants evolved together.
- Mulch, mulch, mulch. A two to three inch layer applied twice a year to landscape beds and around trees conserves water, slows evaporation, protects root systems by keeping soil temperatures more even, and adds nutrients to the soil as the mulch decomposes. Be sure to keep mulch from covering the center or crown of plants as this may cause the plant to rot. Never pile mulch up against the trunk of trees. The “flare”, the base of the tree that curves outward, should always be visible.
- Maintain the landscape by being proactive. Remove weeds that compete with desirable plants for water and nutrients. Prune broken and dead branches on trees and shrubs as these can harbor plant pests and diseases. Inspect plants for pests. Often a good hard spray of water can stop a potential invasion.
- Enjoy your landscape. Often our landscapes are the only exposure to the outdoors we have on a regular basis. By following watersmart strategies you will have more time, energy and resources to make your yard a haven no matter what nature sends our way.
Chris LaChance is WaterSmart Coordinator for Texas AgriLife Extension and Texas Sea Grant, part of the Texas A&M University System. WaterSmart is funded by a grant from Houston Endowment, Inc. Contact Chris at [email protected]. | agronomy |
https://www.wholefoodharvest.com.au/about-us/who-we-are/ | 2024-04-13T07:04:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816586.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413051941-20240413081941-00481.warc.gz | 0.983009 | 456 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__204503934 | en | WHO WE ARE, WHERE WE CAME FROM AND WHERE WE’RE GOING…
Wholefood Harvest is run by Melanie and Glenn Hawkins, both of whom take health, nutrition and creating a sustainable local food distribution system for their community very seriously. After all, that’s why they set up the business in the first place.
Mel comes from a long line of farmers and she grew up in one herself. That’s why she knows how valuable freshly produced food can be. In fact, she proudly attributes her stellar health to a daily diet of farm fresh produce.
After looking at how commercial food was ruining people’s health in her community and due to her own inability to access healthy food in an urban environment, Mel decided that it was time to do something about it. That’s how the idea for Wholefood Harvest came about.
Her idea didn’t take too long to become a reality and she had all the support she needed from her city clicker husband, Glenn. Of course, Glenn didn’t really have a problem because of his own penchant for working on the land. In 2007, Glenn learned of permaculture and began intensively exploring the concept of sustainable living, which rapidly became his lasting passion.
Glenn went about designing his dream farm, thanks to his newly acquired knowledge and skill. Now, he owns one of his own.
Working together as a team, Glenn and Mel have made a major impact in the community with their venture. Wholefood Harvest is a name that has earned a lot of respect and admiration from people. Establishing this venture has allowed the husband-wife duo to address dietary concerns among concerned families who, once upon a time, did not have access to affordable, tasty, and nutritious food options. In meeting this need, Wholefood Harvest has also been able to offer support to many local farmers and food producers.
Mel and Glenn are also proud parents of a sprightly little cutie. Becoming a mother served to enhance Mel’s passion for natural health and wellbeing and she is partway through a double degree in nutritional medicine and naturopathy, on hold for the moment as she brings Wholefood Harvest to her community. | agronomy |
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http://heifernepal.org/stories/drip-irrigation-and-kitchen-garden-innovation-family-nutrition-and-income | 2019-04-22T05:45:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578534596.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20190422035654-20190422061654-00526.warc.gz | 0.965859 | 516 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__58883160 | en | Drip Irrigation and Kitchen Garden: Innovation for Family Nutrition and Income
Farmers in Dhungrekhola, Nepal experience drought from January to May each year. This seriously limits agricultural production and leads to land being left fallow after harvesting the monsoon crops. During this dry period, only small areas are planted with winter crops. Most of the water sources remain dry and irrigation from rivers and streams are inadequate for vegetables and other crops. This leads to serious losses in crop production and, as a result, farmers must spend a large portion of their income on buying vegetables and spices.
To minimize these impacts and improve families' nutrition and income, Heifer Nepal set up 25 drip irrigation systems and introduced a variety of vegetable seeds to 25 members of the Dhungrekhola self-help group. One group member said, “This technique is simple and easy to adopt. One or two days of labor is sufficient to prepare the garden and plantation.”
Farmers use biodegradable kitchen waste and livestock waste to prepare manure to use as fertilizer on their kitchen gardens. This helps sustain water longer during dry spells.
Group member Sangita Kyapchaki has successfully adopted drip irrigation technology in her backyard kitchen garden. She said, “This kitchen gardening technique and drip irrigation system introduced by Heifer has been beneficial to me and my family. I didn’t have to worry about buying vegetables during the lean season this year, which saved me money. And, I earned $50 from selling surplus vegetables during the last three months of the dry season. I am able to manage my kitchen garden together with my regular household work. And, my garden is safe from thieves and animals because it's close to my home.”
Drip irrigation technology is an efficient, controlled irrigation method that can help farmers save time that would have been spent on walking long distances for water. It works by exposing the roots to a direct supply of water, and is facilitated by the use of drip emitters to slowly and steadily release water. It also prevents soil erosion and nutrient runoff. Unlike mainstream heavy farming — which requires intensive labor and high cost — this type of farming is low cost and uses less energy to grow high-quality vegetables. Most vegetables are high yielding and fruit early.
With arable land and water becoming more and more scarce, the drip irrigation technique in kitchen gardening can be an advantage for production and utilization of every square feet of available land to improve family nutrition and income.
Story and photo by: Bikash KC | agronomy |
https://www.homesstyle.org/home-and-garden/healthy-veggies-to-grow-in-your-own-garden.html | 2024-04-21T08:22:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817729.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421071342-20240421101342-00443.warc.gz | 0.96609 | 679 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__26604277 | en | Healthy Veggies to Grow In Your Own Garden
In your quest to stay healthy, diet is one of the most important aspects of your lifestyle. A good balance of regular exercise and a balanced diet which gives you all the nutrients and sustenance you need is essential, but we know how difficult it is to fit shopping for fresh produce into your routine.
Instead, why not take to growing your own vegetables at home? In fact, some of the healthiest veggies can be grown sustainably in your garden without the need to spend money regularly on produce from your local store.
You can even guarantee the freshness of your own vegetables – something that you won’t get in store! Are you ready to pick up those gardening tools?
Broccoli is an incredible vegetable and can be used in a variety of different dishes, but is best roasted or steamed as boiling can reduce the nutrient content but up to 90%.
High in vitamin K which is important for proteins in the blood which help with clotting, as well as vitamin C which helps the body heal and promotes collagen production and is also a powerful antioxidant, broccoli should be a staple in any diet.
Broccoli grows best in soil which retains moisture, and usually thrive when the seeds are sown between March and June. Broccoli should be harvested when the spears are formed but the flower isn’t blooming. Start with the central shoot and you should be able to get around four to six weeks work of broccoli from one plant.
Kale has become an incredibly popular in recent years with green smoothies becoming a regular addition to many people’s day.
It is low in calories but high in vitamins and minerals such as Iron, vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin K. It aids digestion – hence the inclusion in morning green shakes – and can actually help reduce the chances of you developing arthritis and asthma, as well as boost your immune system to help any auto immune disorders you may have.
Kale actually does really well in cold weather, making it a great addition to your veggie garden. Sow the seeds from March to June in a mulch-based soil to help retain moisture. Leaves should be picked when they are young for the best taste.
Cauliflower is one of those vegetables that can be used as a substitute for many foods which are “bad for you”. From pizza bases to cauli-rice, there are plenty of ways to substitute cauliflower into your diet.
It is high in vitamin c and a naturally occurring mineral called manganese which are powerful anti-oxidants. Cauliflower has even been linked to being involved in preventing some cancers, which as bladder, breast, and colon cancers.
Growing cauliflower requires a large space as they can grow quite big, and require a soil which is rich and deep. Watering regularly is essential, but they are able to be grown all year round provided their requirements are met.
They can be harvested when the heads of the cauliflower are firm, but the florets haven’t yet appeared to separate.
There’s nothing more rewarding than growing your own produce to help keep your body and mind happy and healthy. Will you take up the challenge of growing your own healthy veggies? | agronomy |
https://envirogreenaz.com/landscape-products/ | 2023-03-26T00:04:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945376.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20230325222822-20230326012822-00304.warc.gz | 0.964474 | 198 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__84882909 | en | Landscape Products – Earth Elements
Having a landscaping project will not be complete without sand, dirt, and gravel as these are essential landscape products to help you start your landscaping designs. These landscape products are essential in the sense that they are where the plants grow. It is important to have the proper earth element to build on as well as planting trees and plants.
The soil is the most essential part of dirt. It contains important nutrients which are essential to the growth of your plants. So for your soil needs, the best kind to use is the top soil. Top soil can be purchased by bags or can be purchased by the bulk. You may also want to use composted plant mix. Fill dirt is an essential part of all of our landscape products and is crucial for any landscape project done from start to finish. Both fill, dirt and top soil are commonly available for pickup or it can be delivered to your place. You may also want to get the installation service offered. | agronomy |
https://www.simplyghee.com/product/black-garlic-ghee-1-oz-sample/ | 2021-07-27T19:19:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046153474.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20210727170836-20210727200836-00408.warc.gz | 0.959894 | 145 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__89036326 | en | We source all our Black Garlic from Obis One. Obis One is a black garlic farm owned by the Lloyd Family: Pat, Lisa and sons Wally and Quentin.
Every part of their process is thoughtful, from the well water irrigation, to the organic fertilization to the harvesting, aging and packaging. In fact, it took them well over 4 years to develop reliable, organic methods to make their black garlic products.
They recently moved their farm (which has been running since 1670) to Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center.
This opportunity gives them a chance to increase research on food innovation so they can continue creating impeccable highest-quality, artisan products, AND help more local organic farmers do the same. | agronomy |
http://www.nordicbusinesswomen.eu/en/ambassadors/lisbeth_nielsen.htm | 2017-11-25T00:10:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934809160.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20171124234011-20171125014011-00610.warc.gz | 0.969497 | 788 | CC-MAIN-2017-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__186434537 | en | I became self-employed in order to be able to continue the work I’m dedicated to – nature care. To stop the decline in nature areas, to push development in the right direction and to find nature care solutions, which can be used by farmers in practice.
Partner i Natur & Landbrug ApS, Tjele
You would think that caring for nature in Denmark is a public task. However, during the last many years it seems like nature quality has been declining: Protection of meadow areas, river valley and the common, which are so important for biodiversity, wildlife and water quality.
Lisbeth Nielsen was formerly employed at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences in Foulum, but when the funds for nature care stopped, she took the matter in her own hands.
”I could see that there was a possibility to continue my work via innovation funds , rural district funds, funds from municipalities and The Danish Forest and Nature Agency. You can say that I partially continued as a privatised version of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences in Foulum, where you also search for project funds”, says Lisbeth Nielsen, who is a researcher, but also a practician, who can create innovation projects so that the research results are put to work for nature here and now.
“It’s about finding methods of management, which farmers can make use of financially and which at the same time functions as nature care. Farmers cannot pay for the nature care out of their own pocket, so it’s necessary that there also are other benefits for them”, she explains.
An example of one of her projects is to harvest biomass from the river valleys. When the biomass is gasified and used as sustainable energy, you can use the residual product as ecological NPK fertiliser other places at the site, where it does not harm the watercourses. “We move the nutrients from the river valleys, where they harm the watercourses and get them moved to other places, where they benefit – and at the same time the river valley is cared for”, she explains.
Another example is de-grazing of meadow areas, because it both improves the bio diversity and gives the beef a fatty acid composition that makes it healthier. “To use our knowledge for the advantage of nature, as well as the farmers and the consumers, that is a healthy economy. We call it nature care beef and climate beef”, she says.
Lisbeth Nielsen’s partner in the company, Anna Bodil Hald, is located on the island of Zealand. They talk often on the phone, and together they are able to cover projects across the country in co-operation with a large network of other partners. “We work in networks crisscrossed by each other in order to get new projects. In order to do this you need to stay on the ball, be present at a lot of conferences and meetings in this area, have a broad field of work and be on the run all the time”, says Lisbeth Nielsen. Although this takes a lot of hard work, she does not want to go without being self-employed.
“I have a much larger freedom of movement as self-employed and can work at all stages of a project – from farm to fork. For example, I’ve just been in a project with New Nordic Food”.
Furthermore, Lisbeth is very fond of her work days in the open air. “I’m often in the field all day, for example with agricultural personnel, whom we hire for larger plant cuts and plant registrations. I also enjoy the co-operation with the farmers. Sometimes I get them to think about nature in a way, which is profitable for them.” | agronomy |
http://www.harvestdream.org/index.php?/archives/1832-USDA-To-Plant-Giant-Miscanthus-Grass-In-Biofuel-Project.html | 2014-10-20T09:39:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1413507442420.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20141017005722-00331-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.953056 | 204 | CC-MAIN-2014-42 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__164020099 | en | Source: Reuters - June 15, 2011
According to a press release from the Department of Agriculture government website, the USDA has announced four more projects that will increase and promote crop production for renewable energy. The four projects are part of the Biomass Crop Assistance Program through the USDA and will include cropland in four different states, including Ohio, Arkansas, Missouri and Pennsylvania.
The cropland in the four states will be used to produce giant miscanthus, a hybrid grass that grows during warm seasons. This plant is ideal for biofuel production because of the large amount of biomass resulting per energy input into growing the crop. It is also currently grown and used in the European Union, especially England, for bedding, heat and electricity production, according to a paper from the University of Illinois Extension website. It is also becoming popular in Japan and China, which is where the plant is native to.
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https://www.hideawaypizzakitchen.com/web-stories/why-are-strawberries-so-big-right-now/ | 2023-09-22T04:41:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506329.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922034112-20230922064112-00316.warc.gz | 0.945388 | 170 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__62360297 | en | Why Are Strawberries So Big Right Now?
Strawberries are currently in season and are larger than usual.
The size of strawberries is due to a combination of factors, including weather conditions and farming techniques.
Strawberries grow best in cool temperatures, which is why they are often grown in coastal regions.
Farmers use various techniques to increase the size of strawberries, such as planting them in raised beds and using drip irrigation.
The use of pesticides and fertilizers can also affect the size of strawberries.
Larger strawberries do not necessarily mean they are more nutritious, but they do contain more water and less sugar than smaller ones.
Strawberries are a good source of vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants.
Consuming strawberries can have various health benefits, such as reducing inflammation and improving heart health. | agronomy |
https://unclelarsoutpost.com/product/wild-rice/ | 2022-06-29T00:54:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103619185.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20220628233925-20220629023925-00394.warc.gz | 0.90733 | 277 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__217524143 | en | Easy to use and store — all-natural.
Fact: Wild rice is four species of grasses forming the genus Zizania and the grain that can be harvested from them. The grain was historically gathered and eaten in North America and China; the grain is eaten less in China, where the plant’s stem is used as a vegetable. Most of today’s organic wild rice is from Canada and US natural lakes.
Wild rice — a nutritious aquatic grass seed.
- The grain is 3/8 of an inch long.
- The nutrition black outer hall is preserved. (Some processors remove the black hull to obtain a shorter cook time.)
- We dry the rice properly, which prevents the moldy aroma sometimes found with other wild rice.
- Wild rice, an aquatic grass seed, is higher in protein than other white rice and grains.
Suggested Uses: Add to soups, stews, steamed veggies, scrambled eggs, and casseroles. Also used alone as a side dish and as a base for entrees and salads.
Allergen Information: Processed in a facility that also handles cereal grains, peanuts, tree nuts, and soybeans.
Contains: 2 Cups Dry
Yields: 6 Cups Hydrated
Package: (12) 1/2 Cup Hydrated Servings | agronomy |
http://secondhand-goods.blogspot.com/2017/07/ | 2017-07-25T16:47:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549425339.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20170725162520-20170725182520-00468.warc.gz | 0.948107 | 716 | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__71329776 | en | |orange flower behind chain link, Gladstone Community Gardens|
When I first moved to Portland, I lived in an Alberta condo with no yard and a bare balcony. The ex, who was secretly plotting his escape, threw a tantrum when I suggested putting herbs in pots out on the balcony (one of many red flags I should have spotted but didn't). Then in the house in Brooklyn, free to develop hobbies again without guilt, I transplanted raspberry canes along a fence and tinkered with the shared raised beds in the backyard, developing a taste for gardening. But once in downtown Portland among the high rises, I didn't even have a balcony. Currently, the roommate's and my small rented front yard has just enough space and sun for some herbs—lavender, basil, thyme, rosemary, chives—and a few tomato plants among the wildflowers, but that's about it. So, depending on my living situation and access to rented dirt, I sometimes daydream about becoming a member of a community garden.
|Gladstone Gardening Association sign board|
|Gladstone community garden|
The local community garden here in Gladstone sits in a large field sandwiched between a ball park and the shady trees and grass in Meldrum Bar Park above the Willamette River, cordoned off with chain-link fencing and "members only" signs. Last night on a walk to the river at dusk, we saw dried-up raspberries, tall sunflowers, marigolds tucked between kale to ward off bugs, rows of lettuces, small orange pumpkins shaded by large leaves, a stand of sweet corn, trellised beans, sprays of cosmos, a patch of daisies, sprawling zucchini. A few gardeners were spotted throughout the field, bending over to weed or wielding hoses. Some of the plots were tidy, even overly manicured, others full of weeds.
|plots at Gladstone Community Gardens|
|cosmos & blue chair, Gladstone Community Gardens|
For $30 a year (plus the cost of seeds, starts, and tools), a community garden plot sounds like an inexpensive way to play with plants and dabble in basic permaculture methods like chop-and-drop mulching and sheet mulching—as well as the chance to spy on the neighbors and learn from others' gardening techniques. Since community garden associations typically forbid the permanent part of permaculture food forests—fruit and nut trees—in my annual plot, I would have rambling zucchini, lettuces, all types of kale, climbing English or Persian cucumbers, trellised heirloom beans for drying, staked tomatoes, bunches of basil, and flowers like nasturtiums, marigolds, and sweet peas woven between the vegetables. In fact, it would probably be at least half a flower garden. So at that point, would I be a gardener or a florist?
|pink rose, Gladstone Community Gardens|
(For anyone else interested in gardening and community gardens, I loved Tara Austen Weaver's memoir, Orchard House, in which she describes her transition from community gardening to a private family garden, using permaculture principles and philosophy. You can see evidence of me reading her book in this post from August 2015.)
Have you ever been a member of a community garden? How was your experience? What would you do differently? Please share! | agronomy |
https://thevintagehousewife.me/homemade-sweet-corn-relish/ | 2022-10-02T15:19:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337338.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20221002150039-20221002180039-00710.warc.gz | 0.949396 | 813 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__247402299 | en | I have had a time this summer keeping up with everything. There is just so much to do, and not enough daylight hours to do it all! I live on a small family farm, and our primary crop is sweet corn. The corn needs to be picked daily, by hand. Once the corn has been picked, it is counted into banana boxes and loaded into a truck for delivery to local grocery stores and farm stands. If you are wondering where I fit into this equation, I am the corn delivery lady. Every day I spend about 2.5 hours delivering the corn. Don’t get me wrong it is not a bad job, but it is time-consuming, and it seems as soon as I am home it is time to go out and pick again!
But I have been very intentional this year about “putting up” food. I squeeze canning and freezing into the small pockets of time I have during the day. I have discovered a love for small batch canning. Small batch canning is perfectly suited for these micro-canning sessions, and it was while scouting the internet for small batch pickling recipes that I ran across this recipe for sweet corn relish, on a whim I decided to try it. Why not? I practically have corn coming out of my ears at this point!
I was so glad I made this relish, it is possibly my favorite canning recipe of the year! Seriously, it is THAT good.
This relish has so much flavor! It is amazing. It was so good I had to make a couple of batches. It is great on tacos and fajitas, I have sprinkled it on salads, and stirred it into potato salad (definitely try that, you will love it!). My husband scoops it straight out of the jar with a corn tortilla, like a salsa. The possibilities are endless here.
The original recipe calls for the corn to be blanched prior to being cut off the cob. But with the 15 minute simmer time in the vinegar mixture, I thought that extra step was excessive, and could possibly result in overcooked corn. After scouting the internet, EVEN more, I found several corn relish recipes that do not call for blanching and decided to skip that step.
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 4 cups corn kernels, about 8 ears
- 2 cups diced mixed red and green bell peppers, about 2 large
- 3/4 cup diced celery, about 2 stalks
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, about 1 small
- 1 Tbsp dry mustard
- 1 tsp celery seeds
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- PREPARE boiling water canner. Heat jars and lids in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Set bands aside.
- COMBINE vinegar, sugar, and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add corn, red and green peppers, celery, onion, mustard, celery seeds and turmeric. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
- LADLE hot relish into hot jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe rim. Center hot lid on jar. Apply band and adjust until fit is fingertip tight. Place jar in boiling water canner. Repeat until all jars are filled.
- PROCESS jars for 15 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Turn off heat; remove the lid and let jars stand 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. The lid should not flex up and down when the center is pressed.
Keep the jars stored in a cool dark place. They’ll keep for at least a year. Once opened, store in the fridge for up to two months.
Recipe Adapted From Ball Fresh Preserving | agronomy |
http://redfieldscientific.com/aboutus/ | 2019-09-19T13:23:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514573519.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20190919122032-20190919144032-00157.warc.gz | 0.965969 | 193 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__195171960 | en | In 2011, a few gentlemen from Iowa came up with a plan to transform a product typically regarded as waste into a healthier, biodegradable calcium and membrane that can be utilized in various applications. With strong agricultural backgrounds in farming, corn and soybean production, as well as engineering, these four men took on the challenge without hesitation. A year later, they have made great strides in achieving their goal, including the mastery an innovative, patent-pending process to create this product. Today, the team is working to find the best locations in the U.S. to increase their capacity and ability to produce food-grade products for generations to come.
Unique to the industry, Redfield Scientific is one of the few organizations developing this product within the United States. The team is proud of Iowa’s reputation for agriculture and is excited about the opportunity to find a new source of pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals from an otherwise perceived waste product. | agronomy |
https://news.calderdale.gov.uk/new-community-garden-for-park-ward/ | 2024-04-23T23:53:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818835.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423223805-20240424013805-00460.warc.gz | 0.9602 | 353 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__197759402 | en | A new community garden has been created at Wadsworth Common just off Queens Road in Halifax.
Calderdale Council has been carrying out improvement work on the previously under-used patch of land, to boost the amount of green space in the Park ward area, using external funding from the Government’s Migration Fund.
The many benefits of having access to green space are well recognised. Research shows that green spaces are associated with better health outcomes for residents and contribute towards greater community cohesion.
The Wadsworth Common community garden now has raised beds planted with herbs and redcurrant plants. Fruit bushes and trees have also been planted across the site to create a fruit orchard.
Residents in the area are invited to pick and harvest the fruits for their own use and encouraged to support the Council in maintenance of the raised beds. To help residents to do this, facilities will soon be in place, with lockable storage for required equipment.
Amongst the fruit trees, wildflower seeds have been scattered to attract butterflies and bees, creating an attractive haven for wildlife during the summer months.
New seating has also been installed so that residents can sit and enjoy the space, or stop off as part of a longer walk.
Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Resources, Cllr Jane Scullion, said:
“The new community garden is a great addition to the local area and I’m sure this new facility will be well-used.
“The garden not only provides a scenic space for local residents to enjoy, but also allows people to come together and enjoy activities like gardening or fruit picking.”
The garden was officially opened by the Mayor of Calderdale on Wednesday 3 July. | agronomy |
http://www.pro-trim.ca/en/services/lawn-mowing | 2022-05-25T22:56:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662594414.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20220525213545-20220526003545-00278.warc.gz | 0.952226 | 172 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__177153660 | en | Are you tired of spending your weekends keeping your yard mowed? Let Pro-Trim keep your yard mowed so you can enjoy your weekends. Pro-Trim offers several levels of mowing to fit every homeowners varying need.
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http://bradysplantranch.com/ | 2016-12-10T02:56:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-50/segments/1480698542938.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20161202170902-00421-ip-10-31-129-80.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.93816 | 474 | CC-MAIN-2016-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-50__0__177739062 | en | EASTERN IDAHO’S MOST UNIQUE GARDEN CENTER! We actually grow most of the plants we sell as opposed to most who just ship in plants from everywhere else. Thus, our plants are selected, grown, and prepared for your garden right here in Eastern Idaho.
There is nothing like fresh flowers to brighten up your day. Since we live “in the middle of nowhere” we noticed that there were no florists that would deliver to our area. Thus Brady’s Floral was born! We have over 20 years of experience working with fresh and silk flowers.
Better health starts with better food. Our grass finished beef is raised right here in Idaho on natural pastures to get you the healthiest, best tasting beef.
We’re gardeners too! We like to eat fresh from the garden also. If you can’t grow all of your own produce, let us help. We have lots of vegetables and some fruits available for sale seasonally.
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Our last class of the year is coming up Friday night, April 29, at 6 pm. Tomatoes 101 We’ll explain everything you need to know about growing a productive tomato plant. Next week-end is Mother’s Day We are fully stocked on gifts for mom. We also have gift certificates. If you want cut flower arrangements or corsages, please call our Floral department at 251-0794 now. We get swamped. 30th Anniversary Sale Don’t forget our huge 30th Anniversary party on Saturday, May 21. Pork luau and live music noon to...
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https://learnabouthoney.com/why-are-the-bees-disappearing | 2023-09-25T02:44:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506676.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925015430-20230925045430-00503.warc.gz | 0.934149 | 760 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__246325872 | en | Why Are the Bees Disappearing?
For quite some time now, there’s been a large decrease in global bee population, putting numerous beekeepers out of business and leaving honey lovers in fear.
So what’s really at play here?
Are the toxic gasses emanating from our factories and cars finally getting to even the healthiest of places and ruthlessly slaughtering our honey makers?
Possibly, but that accounts only for about 15% of the global bee death toll. The real reason for honey bees disappearing at such an alarming rate is something we’ve named CCD in the recent years or Colony Collapse Disorder for those that aren’t familiar with the term.
The vanishing of the bees
A new study from Harvard helped us determine the main CCD culprit: neonicotinoids. They are the world’s most widespread insecticides, which can be found in the soil of any modern farm field. The way this causes the vanishing of the bees is by infecting the local flora, from which bees gather pollen to take to their hives. Even though the industry is assuring the public that the pesticide is biodegradable, the statistics speak for themselves. The more farmers decide on putting neonicotinoid-based pest deterrents on their crops, the more the global risk of bee extinction increases.
Maryam Henein produces documentary film “Vanishing of the Bees” in 2010.
The Horrifying Truth
The dilemma of whether we can save the bees at all is a rising topic amongst nature enthusiasts and zoologists worldwide. The fact is that the laws of bee preservation are layers under those allowing the widespread use of lethal pesticides. It seems like nothing in nature is of value, if what’s killing it is bringing billions in profit. This kind of business logic is certain to bring peril to many species, including honeybees. No other type of insecticide has ever wreaked as much havoc on bees as neonicotinoids do, and it’s starting to bind the hands of those focused on bee preservation.
What’s perhaps, even more, hatred-inducing are the overall statistics related to neonicotinoids. Research shows that over 100 crops in the US only are dependent on the pollination of bees, and yet all of those crops are constantly sprayed with insecticides. Not only do they wipe out the local benign insects, they also afflict the consumers with numerous health issues. To top off the irony, most of these conditions are treatable or at least partially remediable with a regular intake of honey.
How long does this mass murder spree of all lifeforms need to continue before the industry string holders realize what they’re doing to our planet?
Preparation for the Inevitable
If bees disappear from the face of the earth, at least a third of our food will vanish along with them. Some non-bee-pollinated crops like wheat and corn would survive, but the fruit, vegetables, and flowers, those would all be gone.
With the above-mentioned in mind, there will be no halting the looming death of some of the most important animal species on Earth. Consequently, various prominent beekeepers are starting to form small eco-alliances, raising public awareness of bee slaughter and crowdfunding botanical gardens away from the influence of pesticides. If the grim future is to eventually come true, we will be looking at a worldwide bee colony count of a two-digit number and an immense rise in honey costs.
You can help the global cause by spreading the word about honey bees disappearing and signing various petitions, but that’s as far as the extent of consumer’s influence goes. | agronomy |
https://nitumesokoni.com/about-us/ | 2024-02-22T10:08:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473738.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222093910-20240222123910-00496.warc.gz | 0.911022 | 176 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__171046101 | en | The story behind Nitumesokoni is based on the typical life of an African mother as 7 out of 10 vegetable vendors in Africa are women and girls (UN WOMEN/2020). The retail food market in Sub-Saharan Africa is so informal, fragmented and very dis-organised. Retail food vendors of fresh produce suffer heavy losses due to the perishability nature of their products. To cover for extreme food losses, they sell at higher prices to the final consumers. As a result, consumers in sub-Saharan Africa spend up to 50 percent of their disposable income on food alone (FAO/2021).
To be the leading agritech company in Africa whereby service quality and customer’s preference is our priority.
To bring a positive change in the industry via the use of local resources, adding value to our products and meeting our clients’ demand. | agronomy |
https://brianna.org/seed-inventory-2010/ | 2024-04-17T12:33:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817153.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417110701-20240417140701-00233.warc.gz | 0.919442 | 766 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__158857428 | en | January and February are seed catalog and seed starting months. We’re at high altitude with a weird growing season and issues with pests, so my previous years of gardening have not been as productive as I’d like, though still satisfying because face it, playing in dirt is fun.
So I sat down today and went through my seed packages, some of which go back to 2006 (yikes), some of which I’ve saved from previous year’s crops in the hopes that they’ll be better adapted to our weird climate. My favourite seed source is Freedom Seeds, run by the Dervaes family in Pasadena – non-GMO, non-Monsanto seeds that have GREAT germination rates and seem to do really well up here.
I thought I’d list my current holdings. Most of the listed flower seeds are old and will be tossed out into the yard with crossed fingers in the hopes that they might, you know, do something. A lot of the veggies are fresh though, and if I can keep the raccoons out of my pots and the voles away from my root crops, I might actually get to eat something I grow this year.
Of course, I think that every year.
Mulato Isleno Peppers
Cal Wonder Bell Pepper (I can’t keep peppers alive, the chipmunks strip them to the stems. Last year had 2 tiny peppers that I harvested the day after the first frost. They were a little soft – but that plant grew from a stem the chipmunks stripped that I didn’t have the heart to tear out, so there’s hope. The climate’s good for them anyway)
Cherry Belle Radish
Little Finger Carrot
Red Burgundy Onion
Ciboule (perennial) Onion
PEAS & BEANS
Dwarf Grey Sugar Snap Peas
Sugar Daddy Snap Peas
Filet Tavera Beans
Aiguille Verte (tiny and sweet)
Garbanzo Beans (these do FABULOUSLY up here. But the chipmunks like them too)
Romanesco Broccoli (haven’t tried broccoli yet)
(Kale, but I list it under greens ’cause that’s how I use it)
Dandelion Red Rib (grown for xorta/Greek braised wild greens)
Campion (these do brilliantly up here and seem to be native. They’re also native to Paros. They are currently showing green on the hill above our driveway, so I’ll sow more of them up there)
Skyscraper Sunflower (I can only dream. The chickadees are all over these when I direct sow them, and they don’t do well started indoors)
Summer Bibb Lettuce
Little Gem Lettuce
Golden Bantam Corn | agronomy |
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Turners Falls and Neighboring Franklin County Communities
Exhibits and programming cover many themes, including:
If we are what we eat, then our region is as rich and diverse as our individual heritages. Dynamic and ever changing, from restaurants to our dining room tables, food in Franklin County is literally the lifeblood of our communities.
Franklin County’s Farms are a reflection of our past, present, and future. They reflect our changing communities in the kinds of produce that are grown and raised, and they are embraced as crucial aspects of community for how they keep us in touch with the land.
Factories in our region range in scale from the very small to the international. They are part of our history, but also our future. They are testaments to our region’s industry, creativity, and quality of craft. The factories of today are equal parts the product of hard earned knowledge and experience, and the integration of new technologies and an often far flung customer base.
Crossroads: Change in Rural America
Food, Farms, and Factories
By Dr. Leo Hwang
Assistant Academic Dean UMASS/ Amherst
Take a walk in the woods surrounding any of our towns and villages and you are treading on hallowed ground. Whether you step carefully around an indigenous sacred stone structure, the traditional fishing grounds of our first peoples, or the colonial walls that once corralled grazing animals into clear-cut hills and farm fields, or whether you are wading around the vestigial remains of a sawmill, tannery, or broom factory, the sacred trinity of Franklin County, food, farms, and factories, are embedded in our communal heritage, and continue to evolve and change to this very day.
Just as the overgrown foundations and stone walls stand as testament to a past history, some of our empty or repurposed buildings recall the industry of a less distant era that fueled automation, that were settings on our dining room tables, that were integral to our tool boxes, and found in the hands of fly fishers all across the country. The products made in our region are, even now, sought after as hallmarks of craft and quality.
Today, industry continues in small and large scales, where companies produce wire, plastics, candles, and all manner of other goods that supply people all over the country and beyond with car parts, miso, and barramundi fish.
Farming has never left the valley, blessed with a heritage of rich soil, cursed with an abundance of glacial till, our farms have both specialized and diversified so that we share the roads and highways with tractors pulling trailers filled with their seasonal bounty, and smaller harvests with everything from mushrooms to Chinese mustard greens. Community supported agriculture has led to a resurgence in the recognition of how important farming is to our sense of identity, to the incredible variety of food we have at our fingertips.
Sometimes, it is only when you leave a place that you discover how lucky you truly are. When someone leaves the valley and encounters food deserts, or the lack of restaurants that utilize fresh produce and locally raised meats. To live in the valley is to live in a place of bounty, a place where the leftovers can be gleaned, where the neighbors share their eggs, and where the free dinners share some of the same ingredients as the fancy restaurants.
In Franklin County, food, farms, and factories have become intertwined, not only in their history, but in how their economies are interdependent. They are our past, our present, and our future. As farming becomes more automated, as produce and products are shipped in a greater variety of destinations, as our palates adapt to different kinds of spices and flavors, so does our community grow and become more interesting, resilient, and dynamic. We are patrons of the small farm stand, the local coop grocery store, the supermarket. We are each backyard or community garden farmers, patrons of farmers markets, community supported agriculture, and other local farms. We are industrious in our garages and workshops, making everything from handcrafted bamboo fly rods, to fine cabinetry, and in our larger factories, produce everything from specialty beer to industrial duty equipment cases.
Our land is too rich to name everything that is grown, made, or consumed here, but each of us have our own favorite restaurant, our favorite seasonal dish, we have all eaten the one thing that will never be surpassed anywhere else in this world. In our rural America, in Franklin County, in our towns and villages, food, farms, and factories are not mere artifacts, restaurants, or places of employment. They are our sanctuaries, our places of worship, our visions for the future. They are the greatest part of our identity that feed our art, our economy, our sense of place, and give our existence meaning.
One can stand beside a train track, press one’s ear onto the rail and hear the vibration of an approaching locomotive. That is our past, that is our present, and that is the future, still an eyesight’s distance away.
This year-long exploration of Food, Farms, and Factories is made possible by Mass Humanities. Programming in 2024 is an extension of our 2023 Crossroads: Change in Rural America exhibits and programming supported by the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, a collaboration with State Humanities Councils nationwide. Funding from Mass Humanities has been provided through the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).
Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed on this website, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities. | agronomy |
https://revjimhetzer.com/2019/07/18/the-real-dangers-from-gmos-are-not-what-you-might-expect/ | 2023-03-24T19:44:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945288.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20230324180032-20230324210032-00084.warc.gz | 0.962661 | 1,175 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__40063058 | en | The introduction of artificial modification of organisms using gene alterations dates back to 1973. Wikipedia provides the following information. “The exact definition of a genetically modified organism and what constitutes genetic engineering varies, with the most common being an organism altered in a way that “does not occur naturally by mating and/or natural recombination“.
There has been a lot of deliberate misinformation from the herbicide and pesticide producers about how higher yields have resulted from GMOs. They have also asserted that GMO products are safe for human and animal consumption. The plant and animal products are not unsafe due to the gene modifications, but the residual chemicals have been proven to be highly toxic to consumers of the products.
The actual results in the fields have shown that many GMO plant species do not produce higher yields than conventional crops. The soil where GMO chemicals are applied takes years to recover so that non-GMO plants could be used. Another problem is that GMO chemicals have produced “superweeds” that now require even more toxic GMO chemicals to attempt to eradicate the mutated superweeds.
There have been successful genetic modifications to create plants resistant to environmental factors like drought and severe heat. There have been limited attempts to modify animal products, but only one GMO animal product has been approved for sale, which is a GMO salmon in 2015. So far, that product has not gone to market.
Aqua Bounty is the firm that is growing GMO salmon eggs in Panama and Canada. If these GMO salmon eggs are ever released into the wild, the possible fertile egg contamination could be catastrophic to the native salmon population. Aqua Bounty assures everyone that this can’t happen, but the GMO modification was to make their salmon mature faster, which gives the GMO species an advantage in reproduction that could either allow major crossbreeding or extinction of native species.
The largest producers of pesticides and herbicides are from Bayer-Monsanto, Dow DuPont, Syngenta, and BASF. These companies dominate the GMO chemicals business, with most of them also supplying GMO seeds. Thanks to the Supreme Court of the US (SCOTUS), these producers have been allowed to patent GMO seeds and seek judgments against farmers whose products have been cross-contaminated by the GMO plants.
In addition to the use of chemicals on now tolerant plant GMOs, a new production technique has been introduced that involves spraying herbicides on the GMO crops to speed the drying of the crops. This is desiccation, and it increases the residual herbicide found in the final product.
A research article that reveals this process is called Herbicide Is What’s for Dinner. This is a comprehensive analysis of why glyphosate and similar chemicals are used not only to kill weeds, but also for beginning to partially kill the food plants immediately before harvest. This is called desiccation and has been permitted by the US and Canada. The global markets such as the European Union have rejected shipments of grain that have met the tighter EU standards for residual pesticides and herbicides.
There are published position statements by the US EPA and Health Canada that glyphosate is safe for consumption, but this is based upon animal studies. The EPA has increased the maximum residual limits (MRL) of glyphosate, which has been said to be safe for human and animal consumption, from 100% to as much as 1,000% for some crops between 1993 and 2015. The setting of MRLs by the EPA is similar to the USDA stating the amount of mouse poop allowed in grains for human consumption. Lobbying by Monsanto, Dow-Dupont, BASF, and similar ag-chemical suppliers has obviously been very successful in continuing to get the MRLs increased.
Canadian government food inspectors found that 30% of 3,200 food products had measurable glyphosate residues in the foods. The US and Canadian tests showed that these products included beer, products containing grains, like oatmeal, granola bars, and products grown in the ground, like potatoes, and strawberries. Budweiser has just announced that a premium Michelob product will use non-GMO barley. A similar change in attitude towards GMO products is reflected in major food distributions are emphasizing the availability of organic products, which are non-GMO by definition. Aldi just announced that all its fresh produce will be organic.
The report notes that there are economic incentives for the farmers to desiccate to save drying costs. The ag-chemical manufacturers have a different rationale for promoting desiccation. “There are economic reasons, too, for desiccation. There hasn’t been a new herbicide in 25 years because they’re so expensive to develop. If herbicide sales have topped out, why not encourage pre-harvest spraying, and sell twice the product?”
The surest ways to avoid glyphosate and similar residues in your food are to buy organic products. As noted above, the major suppliers like Kroger, Walmart, and other chains are expanding their organic and non-GMO products in response to demand by consumers. In the meantime, Congress has caved to food processors and organizations like the American Grocers Association (AGA) by not requiring labeling changes to identify GMO and non-GMO products on the basis that it would be too costly and confusing to customers.
If you want to eat more safely, do the research to find out which plant products have the highest residual pesticides and herbicides. Consumer Reports is one reliable source of information regarding food safety. If you can afford to do it, buy organic. If not, wash your produce before eating, and peel products like apples. Eventually, the EPA and Health Canada will decide that the trend of increasing MLRs is a health hazard that does cause major health issues in consumers. In the meantime, eat and drink food products carefully. | agronomy |
https://www.thetrinityfarm.gr/about-2-2/?lang=en | 2024-04-16T11:17:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817081.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416093441-20240416123441-00842.warc.gz | 0.965172 | 180 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__103357469 | en | Who we are ...
How trinity farm came to be
The third generation of a farming family, who decided after a period characterized by university studies in Chemical Engineering on a personal level and the use of conventional farming methods on the farm to return not only to their land, but also to gentle farming practices. While it was started by a series of fortitious events that led to an awareness of nutrition and the environment, the decision to switch to organic farming was by no means accidental. The seriousness of this decision is shown by the fact that it goes a step beyond organic farming to the application of the principles of biodynamic agriculture. Thus, starting with respect for people and the environment, the entire ecosystem is treated with respect.
Today, in an area of forty hectares, the potential of the ancestral land is exploited for offering based on its composition and microclimate, with the least possible external interventions . | agronomy |
https://sihatsemulajadi.com/the-latest-variations-in-mirna-plus-the-supporter/ | 2022-06-27T18:53:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103337962.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20220627164834-20220627194834-00405.warc.gz | 0.9281 | 1,383 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__109544770 | en | Cereals give was a complex quantitative characteristic that is subject to a large number of genetic circumstances, also proteins-coding genetics and you may regulating products (Fu ainsi que al., 2012 ; Yan et al., 2006 ). Since the a category of brief regulatory items, plant miRNAs handle development and growth and you will fret solutions when you look at the herbs by the influencing the phrase of its target family genes (Fu et al., 2012 ; Yan ainsi que al., 2006 ). Mature miRNAs try canned from their longer precursors, and the latter is actually generated from pri-miRNAs, which can be transcribed out-of MIR family genes (Moro et al., 2019 ; Pegler et al., 2019 ). , 2018 ; Sadeghi mais aussi al., 2018 ). For this reason, the brand new identity off miRNAs managing phenotypes are possible thanks to pass-hereditary means. In the modern data, we basic known brand new applicant miRNAs involved in maize cereals produce using a variety of QTL mapping and you may GWAS. Of those, four (%) miRNAs have been said to be coordinated having development and growth into the flowers. Somewhat, ath-miR159 might have been in past times stated to manage the development of endosperm in Arabidopsis (Zhao mais aussi al., 2018 ). While doing so, miR164 is actually a conservative miRNA household members during the vegetation, that has five NAC website name address genetics, as well as NAC1, CUC1, CUC2, At5 g07680 and you can At5 g61430, and you may generally handles horizontal sources innovation, meristem innovation and you may rose body organ development in Arabidopsis (Guo mais aussi al., 2005 ; Sieber et al., 2007 ). Guo ainsi que al. ( 2005 ) reported that miRNA164 sends mRNA cleavage of the transcription foundation NAC1 to down-control auxin signals to own Arabidopsis lateral supply invention (Guo mais aussi al., 2005 ). Mallory et al. ( 2004 ) and Laufs mais aussi al. ( 2004 ) has actually on their own escort Augusta revealed that miR164 cleaves address genetics CUC1 and you may CUC2 to control meristem creativity and you will flower body organ creativity (Laufs mais aussi al., 2004 ; Mallory mais aussi al., 2004 ). The fresh new active phrase pattern out of miRNAs during the maize kernel innovation demonstrated that the miR164 loved ones responds to embryogenesis and you can seeds development in maize (Li ainsi que al., 2016 ). Liu ainsi que al. (2014) considering research you to definitely miR164 participates in the development of maize ears (Liu ainsi que al., 2014a ).
Within this analysis, the newest overexpression of zma-miR164e when you look at the Arabidopsis off-regulated the word quantities of CUC1, CUC2 and you can NAC6, causing the increased branch amount and also the incapacity off producing normal seed, and therefore affecting kernel give out of Arabidopsis. Moreover, we in addition to utilized the succession from zma-miR164e to expect their address genes in maize, and therefore indicated that Zm00001d016950 (NAC30), Zm00001d041472 (NAC108) and you may Zm00001d014405 (NAC113) have the high standards. Amazingly, each of the more than genes demonstrated a leading term level for the maize herbs and seed (Walley mais aussi al., 2016 ; Wang et al., 2018 ), and two of its orthologs (Arabidopsis CUC1 and you will CUC2) were in earlier times stated to participate embryo creation from inside the Arabidopsis (Mallory ainsi que al., 2004 )bined this type of conclusions ideal one to zma-miR164e controls grains give during the maize and that miR164 keeps an effective protected mode towards the seeds development ranging from maize and you will Arabidopsis.
Product and you will phenotypic assessment
The fresh relationship committee contains 310 inbred outlines, which have been gathered about reproduction program off Southwestern China, because demonstrated because of the Zhang et al. ( 2016 ). This type of outlines were grown within the a randomized done block construction during the two replicates. For each and every plot contained a single row (14 plant life) which had been step three meters in total and you can 0.75 meters regarding the 2nd row, as well as the planting thickness try
62,one hundred thousand someone for every single hectare. For each and every line is actually adult in a single row. This type of field traits to own GWAS were measured inside the three environment from inside the 2016, and Xishuangbanna (Jinghong, E100°46?, N22°0?), Sichuan (Hongya, E103°22?, N29°55?) and Sichuan (Ya’an, E103°0?, N29°59?), which have been designated while the E1a, E2a and you can E3a, respectively. Best linear unbiased anticipate (BLUP) values of every trait in every of more than environment was in fact accustomed show the new phenotypic beliefs for E4a. The three kernel proportions-related qualities incorporated kernel size (KL, cm), kernel depth (KW, cm) and you can kernel thickness (KT, mm), among which KL and you may KW was in fact checked out inside the each individual from the randomly searching for ten kernels regarding centre of any ear, while KT are checked playing with a maximum of five kernels. Four maize ears having a good self-pollination was in fact picked to evaluate the latest phenotypes of any line, a couple sets of data for each and every feature had been obtained each ear, and every society was rooted that have one or two replicates for every ecosystem. The newest KW and KL off 10 seed products was basically mentioned using a leader that have an accuracy out of 0.05 mm, and you may KT of 5 seeds is actually counted using a digital calliper that have a precision of 0.01 mm. The common value of a couple replicates of every trait for every single range in one single environment try calculated in order to depict attribute efficiency within the relationship data (Desk S1). | agronomy |
http://www.barilan-conflict.com/forstudents/details/43/grc-2011/ | 2020-03-29T21:37:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370496227.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20200329201741-20200329231741-00239.warc.gz | 0.950708 | 632 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__70096012 | en | The recent Graduate Research Conference on Food, hosted by the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, was a truly international and inter-disciplinary event with 35 participants in attendance, representing fourteen universities from ten countries across the U21 network.
Given the breadth and depth of the conference theme, papers were grouped under the headings of Health and Nutrition, Social and Cultural Contexts of Food and Food Security, Climate Change, Disease Resistance and Genetic Modification. The sessions were complemented by three keynote speeches, delivered by senior academics from the University of Nottingham UK and Malaysia Campuses. Professor Sayed Azam-Ali, VP Research and Internationalisation Malaysia Campus, opened the event with a discussion on Food Security Research: breaking out of the subject silos; Professor Jerry Roberts, Head of School Biosciences UK Campus, delivered a talk on Global Food Security: is there a role for the genetic manipulation of crops? and Professor Neville Wylie, Dean Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Malaysia Campus, closed the conference with a talk on the Social and Political Implications of Research on Food and Food Security.
The programme was split between the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus and the Kuala Lumpur Teaching Centre to provide students with a variety of experiences and exposure to the climate and vegetation of Malaysia. The social programme included a welcome dinner, a cultural tour with a Malaysian dance performance, a Putrajaya agricultural tour and a Gala Dinner on the final evening, hosted in a rooftop venue with views of the KL Petronas Towers.
Over the course of the conference participants were encouraged to take part in an interdisciplinary research poster competition. Participants were divided into groups, which mixed institutions and disciplines in order to promote cross-subject interaction and development. The groups were then charged with producing a poster outlining a potential research project that drew upon the collective experience and diversity of their members. The posters were displayed during the Gala Dinner and judged by a panel of academics and non-specialists. In addition, there was also a peer award that the students themselves judged.
The conference was a resounding success with the participants fully engaging with the subject matter and discussing complex and relevant issues such as cultural approaches to food and how it can shape and define a community; the necessity for scientific development to address, and be sensitive to, local and traditional knowledge; the ever increasing pressures which population growth and climate change will place upon our ability to produce food in a sustainable and responsible manner; the entire supply chain of food and the implications this has for food security and the broader issue of how we problematise the concept of food security and, in turn, respond to it.
This conference demonstrated not just the importance of the subject of food and its many implications for our development and survival, but also the quality of graduate researchers within the U21 network. The debate was lively and informed and the willingness and ability of the participants to engage outside of their immediate discipline areas represents a solid foundation for the future of international research and the potential solution to some of the highly relevant and critical questions raised during the conference.
Dr Christopher Hill
Director of the Graduate School
University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus | agronomy |
http://enuk.dk/prags-have/ | 2024-02-24T15:39:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474541.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240224144416-20240224174416-00819.warc.gz | 0.966494 | 416 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__75981192 | en | Prags Urban Garden (Prags Have) started in May 2011 with a desire to become a model and an urban experiment for a sustainable way of life, aesthetic utilization of an urban vacuum, as well as a different way of meeting each other in the local neighborhood. Two hundred people showed up for the first garden weekend, planting everything from shrubs and cuttings to seeds from all over the world. The garden grew on a 900 m2 old industrial plot that was located at the head of the PB43 site and was a gathering point for both the tenants and users of the working community PB43, the local community on Amager, and the rest of Copenhagen.
The garden became a strong visual marker for the impressive change that volunteer forces can create in just a few years. An industrial plot was transformed into a different space filled with life, plants, and togetherness. There were communal meals, construction workshops, talks, plant days, music, sound art, water fights, and more. Things grew and changed during the process and that was how it continued until the garden closed in 2014.
In September 2011, Prags Urban Garden won the KPH AWARD “Nordic Award” for being a pioneering project by young cultural and social entrepreneurs, and in the spring of 2012, the garden won the Ibyen Award “Edge of the Year”. In addition, Prague Garden was awarded the Volunteer Award by the Amager East Local Committee and nominated for the City of Copenhagen’s Environmental Award 2011.
Prags Urban Garden was built on volunteers and local initiatives, where all interested, children, young people, and the elderly could come and help plant, water, weed, and together make the garden even more beautiful!
Steen Andersen was a co-initiator and co-coordinator on the project together with a group of resourceful urban pioners and local volunteers.
See more: www.facebook.com/PragsHave
Photos: Majken Hviid, Steen Andersen with more. | agronomy |
http://www.sainterose.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&task=tag&tag=2013%20harvest&Itemid=125 | 2017-04-27T13:00:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122167.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00145-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.976224 | 370 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__75610617 | en | End of the 2013 White Grape Harvest
All six of our white grape varieties have now been harvested and their juice is safely in tanks in the winery. The early varieties such as the Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are almost finished primary fermentation, whilst the latest varieties that were picked over the weekend, the Marsanne and Roussanne, have been cold stabilised, racked and will gently begin their fermentation over the next couple of days. It has been a very intense white harvest due to the late start, with more overnight picking in quick succession than in previous years. Happily apart from one very wet weekend, which halted the harvesting, the weather has been stable we have been able to pick at the optimum time for each variety.
Along with the whites we have also been harvesting reds for rosé, which has added to the intensity of the past couple of weeks. We treat these red grapes as if they were white, separating the juice from the skins immediately to ensure that there is not too much extraction of colour or tannins. This morning was the final pick of Mourvedre for rosé and the grapes came in looking clean, fresh and full of flavour.
Later this week we will turn our focus to red grapes for our red cuvées. We already have two large tanks of Syrah in the winery, which are gently pumped over on a daily basis to extract colour and tannins from the skins and which, after pressing will complete fermentation and age in oak barrels. This week we will be picking Grenache and Merlot.
So a large part of the harvesting is behind us and although there is still a lot of work to be done to complete the creation of our 2013 wines, the riskiest part and constant weather watching is nearly over. Hurrah! | agronomy |
http://stevenormanton.com/2012/09/30/jim-gerrish-grazing-school/ | 2013-05-25T13:07:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368705953421/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516120553-00044-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.961065 | 229 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__68550259 | en | We had the great honor of hosting a grazing seminar by Jim Gerrish last weekend. We converted Steve’s garage into a little classroom, where Jim unloaded his grazing wisdom on us for two exhausting and exhilarating days. Of course, we also toured our pastures, where we had a chance to implement some of the skills and techniques we were learning. I have been to a lot of grazing seminars, pasture walks and lectures, and I can say without the slightest hesitation that Jim’s was by far my favorite. Most academics I have met from the Monsanto-funded land-grant universities roll their eyes at the idea of grass-finishing beef. Jim was a professor for 20 years at the University of Missouri, so he can cite scientific research with the best. AND he is a big advocate of grass-finishing.
Thank-you to the Granite State Graziers for producing the event and to the NRCS for providing the grant that paid for it. Also, thank-you to Craig Fournier, Doug Hamm, and Denise Fournier for setting a very high bar with the catering! | agronomy |
https://newzillo.com/fertilizer-emissions-reduction-will-not-be-forced-on-farmers-say-feds/ | 2022-09-24T16:21:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030331677.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20220924151538-20220924181538-00281.warc.gz | 0.9396 | 677 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__152119057 | en | The federal government’s voluntary 30 percent emissions reduction target for fertilizers will not become mandatory in the future, says the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC).
“The objective of the national target for fertilizers is to reduce emissions, not to establish a mandatory reduction in fertilizer use,” wrote the AAFC in an email to The Epoch Times.
“It is intended to be achieved while maintaining or improving yields,” said the AAFC. “The goal is to maximize efficiency, optimize fertilizer use, encourage innovation, and to work collaboratively with the agriculture sector.”
The Liberal government set a national nitrogen fertilizer emissions reduction target of 30 percent below 2020 levels in its latest climate plan, “A Healthy Environment and A Healthy Economy.”
Despite the net-zero goal being less than 20 years away, Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau maintains that all climate measures in the agricultural sector—particularly fertilizer reduction—will remain optional.
“We have always said that this is a voluntary target,” Bibeau said in an interview with the Western Standard. “We want to be ambitious because we have to move the needle. If we send the message that business as usual is good enough, it’s not.”
Bibeau added that there has been “misinformation” spreading about fertilizer reductions being forced in the future and said that the government’s goal is to reduce emissions “caused by fertilizer,” but not “the use of fertilizer itself.”
Conservative MP John Barlow, the shadow minister for agriculture, agri-food, and food security, said in a July tweet that the Trudeau government’s plan to reduce fertilizer emissions could lead to similar problems unfolding in countries like the Netherlands and Sri Lanka, where governments imposed mandatory fertilizer cutbacks.
“The Liberals are following the same farm-to-fork agenda and we’re seeing that with forced reductions in fertilizer use, a burdensome carbon tax, and choking red tape and regulations, which are doing the same thing to our farmers here—making them unsustainable with decreased yields, and higher food costs,” Barlow said a video posted on Twitter on July 15.
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), a business advocacy organization, called upon the Canadian government in a June 2022 report to keep the fertilizer reduction plan voluntary going forward.
“Requiring Canadian agri-businesses to reduce their use of nitrogen fertilizer would add another hurdle and have negative impacts on the industry that is already hard hit by skyrocketing input costs and supply chain delays,” said CFIB Senior Vice-President of National Affairs Corinne Pohlmann in a news release.
Taylor Brown, a CFIB policy analyst, told The Epoch Times in a previous interview that CFIB has been “reassured” by the federal government that fertilizer reductions would remain voluntary.
“They are focusing on emissions and not actual nitrogen fertilizer reduction,” she said. “However, we should be concerned that if farmers are forced to reduce their nitrogen fertilizer use, there will be a reduction in yield that will mean higher consumer costs.” | agronomy |
https://tergopower.com/vision | 2022-05-24T12:58:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662572800.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20220524110236-20220524140236-00120.warc.gz | 0.893186 | 193 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__224022822 | en | TergoPower is an Impact-Investor in the Polish energy market with a clear ambition to contribute in the reduction of carbon emissions.
… sorghum is a high performance energy crop that can be grown in areas with non-arable land, hence not competing with local food production.
With this in mind, we strive to unlock the full potential of Poland’s rich agricultural landscape with our know-how and state-of-the-art technologies and through partnerships with local farmers for fuel supply.
To be a Leader in the Renewable Energy industry driving the transition towards a more sustainable world.
Renewable Energy for Generations to come.
To Create a Clean Future Today.
Environment & Sustainability Focus.
Proven and Forward-thinking Solutions & Innovation.
Long-term Perspectives and Commitment.
Impactful Leadership by Example for Social Responsibility.
Value People above all and promote Local Partnerships. | agronomy |
http://www.sweetwaterfarmplants.com/ | 2017-03-27T16:19:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218189490.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212949-00368-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.854048 | 1,117 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__82577333 | en | Sweetwater Farm Greenhouse
We Grow Gardeners!
4400 W. Crawford St.
Denison, Texas 75020
Directions: 1 mile west of Interstate 75 from exit #68 in Denison, Texas
Open For Spring 2017
Sweetwater Farm Greenhouse is a boutique retail garden center specializing in unusual and quality plants and herbs for gardeners that want to attract more butterflies, hummingbirds and honey bees to their yards. We carry seasonal annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, potted containers and garden decor.
Are you ready to grow great tasting tomatoes? Here's our 2017 list of tomato varieties, all started lovingly from seed by us:
(We have limited supply of some varieties, so get your plants early!)
Abe Lincoln - Heirloom from 1923. Tops the list of big red tomatoes for flavor, appearance, production and disease resistance.
Ace 55 - Heirloom that produces red, thick-walled tomato that resists cracking, bruising and bursting. Great farmer's market tomato.
Arkansas Traveler - Old fashioned heirloom traditionally grown in the South. Very tasty with fruits up to half a pound.
Better Bush - Great for gardeners that have little space. Plants have a stocky upright stem that keeps it upright, so rarely requires caging.
Black Cherry - Heirloom with beautiful black cherry tomatoes that look like clusters of large grapes. Rich flavor.
Black Elephant - Medium to large size heirloom tomato from France. Flavor is well balanced and sweet.
Black Krim - Heirloom from Siberia. One of the most rare of the black tomatoes with incredibly rich, fruity flavor.
Black Zebra - Cherry tomato with stripes. Exceptionally rich, complex tomato flavors with a hint of smokiness.
Celebrity - Medium to large tomatoes can be used in canning, cooking or eaten raw on a sandwich. Nice flavor.
Cherokee Purple - One of the best tasting of the heirloom tomatoes producing loads of purple colored 12oz - 1lb beefsteak tomatoes.
Chocolate Cherry - Heirloom with attractive skin colored in shades of port wine and chestnut. Very productive plants produce 1 inch round fruit nonstop.
Christmas Grapes - Produces clusters of grape-sized fruits right up until frost. Great flavor burst!
Czech Bush - Extremely productive heirloom bush tomato. Perfect to grow in a pot on the patio. Doesn't need to be caged, but must be staked due to heavy clusters of fruit.
First Lady II - Large size for an early tomato. Yields 5oz very flavorful red tomatoes. Excellent for salads and sandwiches.
Green Zebra - An unusual and exquisite green heirloom tomato. Very tasty. Brightens up a salad.
Homestead - Heirloom great for hot and humid regions. 8oz fruits are resistant to cracking.
Juliet - High yields of glossy clusters of cherry tomatoes that are very sweet. Holds on the vine longer than any other cherry tomato.
Marglobe - Heirloom with large tomatoes suitable for processing. Heavy yield.
Marianna's Peace - Heirloom of 1-2 pound beefsteak fruit with good sweet/acid balance and luscious, complex flavors.
Mortgage Lifter - Heirloom that produces 1-2 pound beefsteak tomatoes with a rich, sweet flavor. Excellent for slicing and salads.
Patio - Reaches only about 2ft in height, great for growing in a pot. Nice sized tomatoes - larger than cherry tomatoes. Disease resistant.
Phoenix - Heat resistant variety bears 8oz top quality tomatoes that ripen uniformly to bright red. Vigorous plants.
Porter - Heirloom with 4oz dark pink plum shaped tomatoes. An old-time drought tolerant favorite.
Porter Improved - Heirloom larger than Porter but with same setting ability.
Roma - A beautiful, disease resistant heirloom perfect for making sauce. Meaty with few seeds.
Rutgers - An heirloom tomato known for its fine juice and canning properties. The fruits are typically 6oz with thick walls.
San Marzano - The most famous heirloom plum tomato to come out of Italy. A household name when it comes to making tomato sauce.
Sungold Select - One of the tastiest orange tomatoes.
Super Sioux - Heirloom that sets fruit well in high temperatures. 4oz fruit with thick walls and tart flavor.
Tumbling Tom Red and Yellow - Bushy habit great in pots and hanging baskets. Sturdy and compact plants that need only a little support. A heavy cropper.
Yellow Pear - Heirloom tomato dating back to the 1800's. Cherry sized tomatoes shaped like a pear. Fruits are sweet and mild. Produces well into late fall.
(Visit our Plants page for a list of the great HERBS
we will have available this season.)
Herb Talks for March, 2017
Every Friday 1-2pm
Herbs You Can Grow Indoors
Easy to Grow Medicinal Herbs
Herbs That Attract Bees
Herbs That Attract Hummingbirds
We look forward to seeing you!
Forms of payment: We gladly accept visa, mastercard, american express, debit cards, local checks and cash.
Gift Certificates Available! | agronomy |
https://bulkquotesnow.com/best-buckwheat-honey/ | 2023-11-28T13:28:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679099514.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20231128115347-20231128145347-00147.warc.gz | 0.956437 | 843 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__268786498 | en | Buckwheat is neither wheat nor grass but is related to rhubarb and is one of the original crops grown in the United States. Dutch colonists transported buckwheat to North America, where they cultivated it along the Hudson River. Buckwheat was also known as beechwheat because its seeds resembled small beech nuts. Buckwheat seeds are also used for making gluten-free flour, and the hulls are used for pillows.
The primary benefits of buckwheat honey are that it encourages healing in the body and supports immune function. It’s also great for soothing sore throats and coughs. Some people even use it as a part of their skincare regimen. Buckwheat honey has also been found to help keep blood sugar levels down for people with type 2 diabetes. However, if you want buckwheat honey for its health benefits, it must be in the same condition as it was in the hive, meaning it has to be raw buckwheat honey. Heating buckwheat honey (pasteurization) degrades or destroys the pollen, enzymes, propolis, vitamins, amino acids, antioxidants, minerals, and aromatics.
Start looking locally if you use a lot of buckwheat honey to get the best price and save on shipping. Type the words “Wholesale Buckwheat Honey Near Me, “Bulk Buckwheat Honey Near Me,” or any similar keywords into the search box of your search engine.
Or, you can save yourself some time and effort and take the advice of our buckwheat honey experts, who have narrowed it down to what they have determined the following to be:
Top 3 Buckwheat Honey Wholesalers
- The Mohawk Valley Trading Company
Mohawk Valley Trading Company offers buckwheat honey and raw buckwheat honey, and although it is not labeled organic, it is as organic as you will find in the United States. The pollen, enzymes, propolis, vitamins, amino acids, antioxidants, minerals, and aromatics are in the same condition as the hive.
Mohawk Valley Trading Company places hives in buckwheat fields on both slopes and the surrounding area of the Central Mohawk Valley and Finger Lakes region of New York State.
Mohawk Valley Trading Co.
901 Broad St
Utica, NY 13501
Located in Ashland County, OH., eBeeHoney is owned by Glenn and Becky Magru, and they’ve been conducting an online honey business for over 20 years.
All eBeeHoney honey is filled by hand; no machines are used anywhere in their filling process! eBeeHoney extracts honey from late Spring through late Fall to get the various types of honey.
1318 Township Rd 593
Ashland, OH 44805
- Honey Pacifica
Honey Pacifica is located in Downey, CA., and has provided raw honey near and far since 1978.
To preserve the delicate flavors of the raw honey, they make each flavor themselves by trucking their bees to various bee yards (also known as apiaries) located throughout Southern California. When the bee hives are full of honey, they truck them back to their warehouse. Honey Pacifica Cold Packed Buckwheat Honey is 100% raw, unheated, unfiltered, and packed in glass. It is dark, rich honey produced from the nectar of the wild buckwheat blooming in the early summer warmth of the California mountains and is much lighter in color and flavor when compared to the buckwheat honey produced on the East coast.
Honey Pacifica was the first all-natural, raw, unfiltered honey available at Whole Foods. It encouraged other merchants to carry their brands, such as Bristol Farms, Gelson’s, and Pavilions, to independently owned and operated natural-food venues throughout Nevada and California.
9856 Everest St,
Downey, CA 90242
If you are in the market for bulk buckwheat honey, contact any of the companies above, and you will not be disappointed. | agronomy |
http://cascadiainspired.com/tag/garden/ | 2017-06-29T02:03:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128323842.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20170629015021-20170629035021-00541.warc.gz | 0.9469 | 416 | CC-MAIN-2017-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-26__0__213325283 | en | Front yard in three planting beds, September 2015
When I was selecting plants for my front yard, I had a challenging time guessing which plants would do well, especially the natives. There doesn’t seem to be a ton of info out there about which native plants take well to PNW Puget Lowlands gardens (or maybe I was looking in the wrong spots).
I planted between May and July 2015, shopping at multiple nurseries to get everything (and still couldn’t find everything I’d picked out), so I’m reporting back on how the plants I chose did after an extremely hot and dry summer. I think I had higher-than-normal mortality due to the drought, rabbits, and mistakenly thinking one section of my yard was much shadier than reality.
I’ve divided the blend of native, drought-tolerant, and wildlife-friendly plants into categories: favorites, doing well, surprises, meh, dying, dead, and scrapped.
Planting plan for my lawn replacement, featuring native, pollinator-friendly, and drought-tolerant plants.
Over the past two years, I’ve dreamed of replacing my lawn with a native, drought-tolerant, wildlife-friendly garden. As with all major projects, it didn’t go precisely as planned. I’m sharing my successes and misadventures so others in the Puget Lowlands who are considering replacing their lawns with a habitat garden can avoid repeating my mistakes.
I’ll update this post with links as I go.
Phase One: Planning
- Layout Design
- Plant Selection
Phase Two: Preparation
- Removing the Lawn
- Soil Testing & Amendment
Sod cutting the lawn.
Phase Three: Installation
- Plant shopping
- Plant layout & planting
- Lighting & hardscape
Phase Four: Survival
Phase Five: Future!
- Incorporating bulbs
- Adding more mulch & fixing the soaker hoses | agronomy |
http://bloombikeshop.com/articles/gefood.php | 2017-04-27T10:51:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122159.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00011-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.95788 | 6,250 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__8537015 | en | Genetic Modification of Food Research Paper
Grace Booth had eaten a chicken enchilada that day, right before she developed severe diarrhea and difficulty breathing. She was rushed to a hospital and treated for anaphylactic shock. It was not until several days later that Booth learned of a nationwide recall of taco shells and other corn products because they contained StarLink, a genetically modified type of corn. StarLink had only been approved for animal consumption because it could possibly trigger dangerous allergic reactions in people.
StarLink corn is just one example of the many genetically modified foods available. Genetic engineering, a new process of DNA manipulation, is sweeping across the nation. Its most popular form, gene splicing, involves moving and replacing genes on a chromosome. Using restriction enzymes which cut apart strands of DNA at specific locations, new pieces of DNA can be inserted and combined using other enzymes. When the cell divides, it will reproduce the newly formed DNA. This method was developed by Stanly Cohen and Annie Chang at Stanford University School of Medicine, and Herbert Boyer and Robert Helling at the University of California.
Common uses of genetic engineering include producing healthier, easier to grow, and more plentiful crops. Other aspects of genetic engineering include biopharming, pest and disease resistance, and herbicide tolerance. Biopharming is the attempt to produce pharmaceuticals in crops. The genes used in this type of modification will turn normal crops into edible vaccines. Crops can also be implanted with genes that produce toxins that kill certain insects and other pests or genes that make the crop resistant to a certain disease. Crops tolerant of herbicides, such as RoundUp, are becoming common now, too.
Genetic engineering has been progressing in recent years, but the concept itself is quite old. It dates back to early corn breeding experiments in which preferred traits were identified and passed on to offspring. Many changes have occurred since then, and they have led to the current complexity of the industry. Genes are now being transferred not only between the same breed of crops, but also between highly dissimilar organisms as shown in experiments by Stanley Cohen.
Currently field tests are being conducted across the United States, and products containing genetically engineered ingredients are being sold in supermarkets. The biotechnology companies are focusing mostly on corn and soy products, which have large markets and a high profit potential.
The Food and Drug Administration's labeling policy for genetically engineered foods states that labeling is only required if the new product differs significantly from the original, a gene from a commonly allergenic food is being introduced into a food that was not previously considered allergenic, or if the food contains a known toxic substance. For example, if a modified tomato no longer contained Vitamin C, it would be required to be labeled.
Genetic engineering is faced with mixed reactions among consumers. People from foreign countries are very reluctant to accept the new technology. Therefore, many foreign countries, including those in the European Union, are not purchasing the modified foods.
The science of biotechnology is moving too quickly. What makes things worse is that there is very little understanding of the new technology, even among the top scientists. I feel that genetic engineering of food needs to be stopped. It poses too many threats to be pursued at this point in time.
The various problems could impact our health, the environment, society, and the economy. There is also the possibility of producing unexpected and irreversible effects. Problems caused by genetic engineering are greater threats than any problems that it is attempting to solve.
Health hazards may be caused by any attempt at genetic modification. They may relate to allergens, nutritional value, antibiotic resistance, or safety. Environmental hazards are also very likely. The current agriculture system will be forced to change drastically.
Changing the current agriculture system will have a dramatic effect on society and the economy. Farmers and consumers alike will be affected. With the resistance in foreign countries, we will be separating ourselves from the rest of the world.
These problems cannot begin to be solved without proper regulations and requirements. Currently there are very few, and they are very general. Continuing this form of biotechnology is a disaster waiting to happen.
The first, and probably most direct, problem caused by genetic engineering is the effect it will have on our health. One possibility is the production of unexpected effects. This can be caused by the placement of newly inserted genes. Due to their random placement in the DNA, new genes can disrupt the genetic instructions and prior functions of the crop's existing genes. Their placement at unpredictable locations can also produce unforeseeable changes in the plant. One effect of this would be an increase in the toxin levels in the food. A foreign gene could shut off a gene that blocks production of a toxin, effectively letting the plant produce the toxin. According to Rachel Massey of the Environmental Research Foundation and publisher of Rachel's Environment & Health News, "a plant that ordinarily produces high amounts of a toxin in its leaves and low amounts in its fruit could unexpectedly begin to concentrate the toxin in its fruit after addition of a new gene." (Massey) Sometimes completely new toxins or allergens will be produced. (Jacobson) This is not surprising because during the engineering process, scientists may unknowingly insert additional genetic material into the plant. According to Massey, "sometimes genetic engineers introduce additional genetic material into the target cell without knowing it." (Massey) New toxins are not the only threat. There is also the potential for activation of dormant toxins or allergens. (Rein 104)
"In 1989, a genetically engineered brand of Ltryptophan, a common dietary supplement, killed 37 Americans. More than 5,000 others were permanently disabled or afflicted with a potentially fatal and painful blood disorder, dosinophilia myalgia syndrome (EMS)." After this incident, the supplement was recalled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the manufacturer, Showa Denko, paid out over two billion dollars in damages. It is believed that the bacteria used to produce the supplement somehow became contaminated during the recombinant DNA process. (Cummins)
If a familiar food starts producing a new substance, it is impossible to tell who may have an allergic reaction. A 1996 study at the University of Nebraska involved feeding subjects soybeans modified with a gene from a Brazil nut. Those with an allergy to Brazil nuts had adverse reactions while those without were not affected. Consumers with allergies may unknowingly purchase allergenic foods, and allergic reactions to nuts can be serious or even fatal. (Cummins)
Nutritional value is questionable, too. It may be affected by the genetic changes. Genetically engineered soy has been found to contain 29 percent less choline, which is needed for proper functioning of the nervous system. It also contains 27 percent more trypsin inhibitor, which inhibits our ability to assimilate protein, and 200 percent more lectins, which act as antigens and increase allergies. Consequently, soy allergies increased by 50 percent and are now ranked as one of the top ten allergens. (Cousens) In 1999, a study by Dr. Marc Lappe, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, found that concentrations of beneficial phytoestrogen compounds thought to protect against heart disease and cancer were lower in genetically engineering soybeans than in traditional strains.
The latest form of genetic engineering, biopharming, poses even more threats. Biopharming is the implanting of genes into food crops to grow drugs and industrial chemicals. According to Michael Rodemeyer, director of Washington's Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology, "the whole issue of growing pharmaceuticals in food crops has certainly raised concern within the food industry, as well as among environmentalists and others, about genes from these crops getting into the food supply." In December 2002, Prodigene, a small biotech firm in Texas, agreed to pay a fine of $250,000.00 for tainting soya bean with their products. The soya bean had been contaminated with biotech corn containing a trial vaccine used to prevent stomach upsets in piglets. (Goldenberg)
"The incident overall just reaffirms our concerns that something could go wrong," says Stephanie Childs of the Grocery Manufacturers of America. These are not products that should be found in the nation's food supply. Mark Richie, president of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, even compares biopharming to the near-meltdown of the Pennsylvania nuclear power plant at Three Mile Island. His opinion was sparked by an incident in Nebraska in which 500,000 bushels of food-grade soybeans were contaminated with remnants of pharmaceutical corn. "The biotech industry says that because some soybeans were quarantined at the last minute, no one should worry. Well, at Three Mile Island, they contained things. But that didn't mean it wasn't a crisis, and it certainly didn't mean that people should have said, 'Oh, everything's fine now. Let's just let these guys get back to business as usual.'" (Nichols)
It cannot be a good sign for the future safety of biopharming if accidents are occurring already. Richie says, "We're at the earliest stage of the attempt to genetically engineer corn plants to make them factories for producing powerful and potentially dangerous drugs, and already we have examples of contamination of food crops. This is scary stuff." (Nichols)
Biopharming is not the only time when medical products are inserted into crops. It is common for engineers to link an antibiotic resistance marker gene (ARM) to the main gene that is being inserted. The ARM helps to determine if the main gene was successfully spliced into the host organism. It is possible that ARM genes can recombine with bacteria in a human's gut, as stated in the January 30, 1999 issue of New Scientist. ("Genetically Altered...") This would add to the ever increasing resistance to antibiotics faced by the population. Another 1999 study published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology found that bacteria in the human mouth could also take up antibiotic resistant genes released from food. This continuous exposure to antibiotics could potentially weaken the immune system.
There are still many more dangerous side effects linked to genetically engineered food. Ready RoundUp herbicide, which became more common because of genetically engineered food, has been associated with non-Hodgkins lymphoma, the third fastest growing cancer in the United States. "Studies suggest that Roundup exposures can be harmful to human health. For example, exposure to glyphosate herbicides may be associated with increased occurrence of non-Hodgkins lymphoma, a cancer of white blood cells." (Massey)
"And a study published last August in Environmental Health Perspectives found that in a laboratory, Roundup exposure interfered with sex hormone production in cells of testicular tumors taken from mice." (Massey)
Monsanto's rBGH, a genetically engineered hormone, could lead to breast, prostate, and colon cancer. RBGH is injected into dairy cows to force them to produce more milk. Dairy products from injected cows can contain high levels of Insulin-Like Growth Factor (IGF- I), which could lead to breast, prostate, or colon cancer. "A number of studies have shown that humans with elevated levels of IGF-I in their bodies are much more likely to get cancer." Although rBGH is used in the United States, it is not legal in any other industrialized country. (Cummins)
Some of the most alarming health hazards were presented in a 1999 study by Dr. Arpad Pusztai in Scotland. He fed genetically engineered potatoes to rats and found that these rats began to develop smaller hearts, brains, spleen and thymus, and livers in only ten days. The potatoes had been spliced with DNA from the snowdrop plant and a commonly used viral promoter, the Cauliflower Mosaic Virus (CaMV). The rats' stomach linings were also damaged due to a viral infection caused by the CaMV, which is spliced into nearly all genetically engineered food and crops. It is very alarming that we could be in the same situation as the rats were.
Sometimes these products are not intended for human consumption, but it is almost impossible to keep them separate. Such was the case with StarLink, a genetically engineered form of corn that was intended for animal feed only, but managed to make it into foods intended for humans. "The corn had been inadvertently mixed with corn destined for the human food supply, prompting a massive and costly recall of corn and foods made with corn. StarLink corn was supposed to be kept from human food, but all involved acknowledge the system for doing that didn't work." The FDA received 48 reports of problems attributed to the corn, about 12 of which seemed to be true allergic reactions. This case shows how easily crops can be confused and mixed together. (Kaufman)
Michael Jacobson, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest agrees by stating, "Farmers and seed producers apparently can't ensure that corn - or other crops - grown for feed will not end up in food."
The last scenario showed how organic crops can be contaminated at the distribution level, but they can also be contaminated in the field. It is very easy for genetically engineered crops to spread great distances away from their original test fields. Since the crops are planted in open-air fields, wind, rain, birds, and other animals can carry the crops to other locations. Gabriel Cousens, M.D. states that "In Mexico, genetically engineered plants have been found 60 miles away from the original site, which gives you an idea of the seriousness of how quickly this can spread." Sometimes the genetically engineered crops can reproduce with related wild plants, possibly introducing new genetic material into the wild plant populations.
Other environmental hazards are dependent upon the genetically engineered crops themselves. Herbicide tolerant crops are becoming very popular among farmers. In 2000, almost 80 percent of the genetically engineered crops planted were herbicide resistant. These crops, referred to as Roundup Ready, are resistant to the common herbicide, Roundup. "Farmers in the system have to keep spraying more and more on crops, which means there is more toxicity in all the commercial food that had Ready Roundup on it." (Cousens)
By allowing farmers to spray Roundup over their fields without damage to their crops, its use has begun to skyrocket. According to Andrew Pollack of the New York Times, "The herbicide, know as Roundup, is beginning to lose its effectiveness in controlling weeds." When a few rare weeds survive the applications, they will be harder than ever to kill. These super weeds could spread, rendering Roundup useless. Then farmers will have more problems with weeds than they did before the herbicide resistant crops. "Eventually, experts say, farmers will need to reduce their applications on the genetically engineered soybeans and other crops to preserve the long-term usefulness."
With the heavy applications of Roundup, the plants themselves may become problematic. One such crop, canola, can survive on its own without human intervention. In Canada, herbicide resistant canola plants appear to have exchanged genetic material so that they can survive up to three herbicide applications. "These plants with multiple herbicide resistance can be difficult for farmers to control," says Rachel Massey, mentioned earlier.
Pesticide producing crops pose similar problems. These crops are engineered to produce their own pesticides. They are supposed to kill problem insects that would damage organic crops. Examples are BT corn, soy, and cotton. The BT toxin produced in the plant kills insects such as the European corn borer. The continuous exposure to BT crops may result in super bugs resistant to BT because "the use of BT crops can also promote the development of BT-resistant pest populations." (Massey) The widespread appearance of super bugs would mean the end of a once powerful pest control tool for organic farmers.
Virus resistant crops are yet another product of genetic engineering. "If a genetically engineered crop resistant to one virus is infected by another virus, the genetic material from the two viruses may sometimes interact to produce new virus types, which could be more harmful or could infect a wider range of plants than the original." (Massey). According to the article "Hazards of...," researchers experimenting at Michigan State University several years ago found that genetically altering plants to resist viruses can cause those viruses to mutate into new forms. The study involved engineering a weakened virus into a plant to vaccinate it, but the weakened virus actually mutated into new, more virulent forms.
Aside from physical effects, genetic engineering will impact society and the economy. Many ethical concerns have arisen. One is the fact that people whose diets are restricted for religious reasons may unknowingly eat crops containing animal genes. Another is that freedom of choice is being restricted. We, as Americans, have a right to know what we are buying and eating. We should be allowed to choose between genetically engineered and organic foods. Jane Lampman, Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor, points out "...concerns that freedom of choice is being undermined."
The farming industry will face its own problems. By moving toward genetic engineering, conventional farming will become outdated. According to the article "Biotech Crops...," if organic foods become contaminated by genetically engineered foods, they cannot be legally sold as organic. The farmer will lose the little competitive edge that he had. Many farmers will lose their jobs because they will not be able to compete with the bigger firms of the genetic engineering industry.
"Underlying much of the attacks on biotechnology is the critical question of whether a handful of giant companies - and universities - will end up controlling the world's major crops and the technology itself." (Jacobson) These big companies are a problem. There are very few of them, and they are forming monopolies in the market. An example of this is the Terminator gene seeds being developed by Monsanto. These special seeds with sought after characteristics are sold to farmers to plant. To make more money, Monsanto added new genes to the seeds so that subsequent crops would be made infertile. That means that the farmers would have to buy new seeds from Monsanto each season. "If the trend is not stopped, the patenting of transgenic plants and food-producing animals will soon lead to universal "bioserfdom" in which farmers will lease their plants and animals from biotech conglomerates such as Monsanto and pay royalties on seeds and offspring." (Cummins)
Obviously these companies are more worried about themselves than consumers. "The current crops are benefiting primarily the seed and chemical companies and farmers, not consumers. When benefits are enjoyed by one party, but possible risks are borne by another, that's a formula for suspicion." (Jacobson)
"Not surprisingly, the biotech industry prefers bigger crops that offer more potential profit." ("Biotech Crops...") The companies concentrate on crops such as corn and soy because they offer more potential profit in America. "The reason: Deepening consumer skepticism and tighter regulation worldwide are boosting costs and increasing the business risk of bringing bioengineered food to market."
Increasing resistance in other countries, especially in Europe, caused them to do so. This resistance is causing us to lose valuable export markets because those countries have imposed import bans on bioengineered foods. According to Val Giddings of the Biotechnology Industry Organization, a trade group based in Washington, "The dramatic slowdown isn't due to domestic regulators. It's regulation in the European Union (EU) and elsewhere."
Nevertheless, U.S. farmers are in favor of planting biotech crops as shown by the results of the American Farm Bureau Federation's annual meeting on January 22, 2003. Genetically altered corn plantings will increase by nearly 10 percent in 2003, followed by Roundup Ready soybeans which will increase by more than eight percent. Lastly, genetically altered cotton plantings will increase by four percent. "Overall, U.S. biotech crop plantings will rise by 2.3 percent, according to a survey of farmers." ("Biotech Corn...").
The increase in genetic engineering this year should not be a problem for biotech companies, considering the lack of regulation in the industry. Currently, biotechnology companies are not required to submit safety-testing data to the FDA for review. Notification is voluntary. Labeling of genetically engineered foods is also voluntary. The FDA's policy states that labeling is only required if "the new product differs significantly from the original, a gene from a commonly allergenic food is being introduced into a food that was not previously considered allergenic, or if the food contains a known toxic substance." (Rein 106)
The lenient guidelines and regulations have resulted in a lack of studies. Genetically engineered foods are just assumed to be safe. Tests are rarely conducted on humans. The study of the Brazil nut gene spliced into a soybean study, mentioned earlier, was tested on animals only. "Animal tests of these Brazil nut-spliced soybeans had turned up negative." (Cummins) This shows that even animal testing is not enough.
According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, "There have been no studies done with humans to show what happens when genetically modified foods are consumed. The FDA has assumed that these modified foods are equivalent to the original foods and does not require any studies to have them approved." (Nichols)
Senator Barbara Boxer of the District of Columbia sums it up by saying, "despite the prevalence of genetically engineered food, the effects of its use remain largely unknown because of lack of studies."
The lack of studies translates into a lack of knowledge. There is very little understanding of biotechnology, yet it is advancing very quickly. Even scientists performing the experiments have only a slight understanding. "It's hard to read the scientific record of what's going on without being impressed by how much we don't know," says Charles Benbrook, a consultant to consumer and environmental groups and former executive director of the National Academy of Sciences' board of agriculture. ("Biotech Crops...")
The problem of lack of regulation is allowing the health, environmental, and socioeconomic problems to increase. All of these threats have the potential for disaster.
Supporters of genetic engineering argue that it will diminish world hunger by making it possible to grow more crops than ever before. They say that it will also create crops that can be grown in poverty-stricken regions, but the reverse is true. According to Gabriel Cousens M.D., "the first fact is that genetically engineered food is actually less productive than commercial or organic food." Various research projects have found it to be about four to eleven percent less effective per acre. It could also hurt the small farmers in developing nations, which would be worsening their economies. Michael Jacobson, PhD, executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, says "...and in developing nations it could jeopardize the livelihoods of small farmers." With resistance to biotechnology increasing in many other nations, would any of them actually accept genetically engineered crops?
People in the biotechnology industry say that genetic engineering is safe, and there is no proof to the contrary. As mentioned earlier, due to their lack of studies and tests, they are not able to provide proof of safety. However, other scientists mentioned earlier have conducted tests and found that genetic engineering can cause unwanted effects. It can also be linked to many problems, such as the allergic reactions to StarLink corn. If genetic engineering is safe, why are some genetically engineered foods not approved for human consumption?
Industry representatives also say that biotechnology has been embraced by the public. The public does not even know which actual foods are produced by the science. "In fact, genetically engineered foods are not labeled, so the public has no knowledge - and no choice - about purchasing and eating them." (Massey) There were also surveys conducted by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) and the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) that show that a majority of consumers are resisting biotechnology. When consumers were asked if they would buy foods labeled as being from crops made with genetic engineering, only 40% to 43% said that they would buy those foods, according to a 2001 CSPI national opinion poll. A survey by the IFIC shows that less than 20 percent of the population is well informed about biotechnology. (Rein 106)
Another argument is that pesticide and herbicide use will decrease. According to Rachel Massey, studies have shown that farmers planting genetically engineered crops use as many or more herbicides than conventional farmers. A 1999 study of soybean farming in the U.S. Midwest found that farmers planting Roundup Ready soybeans used 2 to 5 times as many pounds of herbicide per acre as farmers using conventional systems. (Massey) Those farmers do not have to worry about their plants so they can be more liberal with their applications. With super pests and weeds emerging, future pesticide and herbicide use will increase. The strength of the pesticides will have to increase, too.
The phenomenon known as gene silencing will play a role in herbicide resistant crops. Gene silencing is the process by which a cell blocks expression of foreign DNA. A recent study found that infection with the cauliflower mosaic virus could trigger silencing of an inserted gene for herbicide tolerance. The plant tried to protect itself from the infection by silencing the viral genes and, at the same time, silenced the genes inserted for herbicide tolerance. (Massey)
The evidence stated thus far shows many, but not all, of the problems posed by the genetic modification of food. Organic foods are disappearing, unexpected changes are occurring in genetically engineered foods, and nutritional value is decreasing. This could lead to poor health and high levels of disease.
Along with our health, the environment will deteriorate due to excess herbicides and pesticides. Pesticides produced by plants cannot simply be washed off before eating. Super pests and new viruses will emerge and need to be taken care of. The economy is not even immune to the threats of biotechnology. The agriculture industry is being affected already, and others are sure to follow.
These problems will continue as long as biotechnology continues. Without proper testing, we will not know what else to expect. Just remember that these effects are irreversible. Living organisms that are already in the wild cannot be contained.
"I could certainly be wrong, but it is my belief that genetically modified foods represent the largest threat to the health of future generations," says Dr. Joseph Mercola.
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"What Do People Want?" Safe Food. Internet. www.safe-food.org/ 27 January 2003. | agronomy |
http://www.gh.undp.org/content/ghana/en/home/operations/projects/poverty_reduction/all-projects2/ | 2019-06-18T02:44:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627998605.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20190618023245-20190618045245-00194.warc.gz | 0.946038 | 569 | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__123653447 | en | Empowering Rural Women and Alleviating Poverty by Strengthening the Local Shea Butter Industry
More than 600,000 women in Northern Ghana depend on incomes from the sales of shea butter and other shea-related products as a means of their daily sustenance. In addition to its importance as a key income source for rural women, shea butter production can significantly contribute to increasing the possibility of the income generated being used for improvement of living standards of local women and their households. Further, shea butter has the potential of evolving into a viable export industry since private businesses in several countries have been expressing their interest in importing shea butter. In this backdrop, UNDP Ghana in collaboration with partner agencies has developed a two-year collaborative intervention entitled “Empowering Rural Women and Alleviating Poverty by Strengthening the Local Shea Butter Industry in Northern Ghana”.
This project aims at empowering rural women in Northern Ghana and alleviating their acute poverty by reinforcing the feasibility of local shea butter industry as a sustainable business. In order to achieve this goal, this project will: 1) identify the marketable quality of shea butter, 2) explore new markets for shea butter sales promotion, 3) provide business management skills for local women’s producer groups, and 4) transmit shea butter production skills and techniques among local women processors in a coordinated way. The achievement of these goal and objectives requires a wide range of proficiency in shea butter production, marketing and promotion; thus, this project has strategically included four development agencies with different expertise, namely UNDP, Japan International Cooperation Agency, Africa 2000 Network, and AFRASIA Business Council and has integrated its own strengths for achieving the shared project goals.
UNDP and Africa 2000 Network adopted a comprehensive approach working with people’s knowledge, language and culture.Capitalising on shea butter’s global popularity, UNDP and Japan have teamed up to bolster female entrepreneurs in Ghana and strengthen the African country’s economy by increasing production of the nut-based fat. Working with the Sangnarigu Women’s Shea Butter Group, the Project facilitated the creation of synergies among various shea butter production groups who now benefit from other initiatives. Leaders of Sagnarigu Women Shea Butter Group visited Japan and recently India to share their experiences and learn how to market their products.
The project has been successful because the women identified their own needs and made evidence of a strong cohesion. They have nominated leaders and are trying to improve the situation in their communities. The association and the exposure has helped them to better communicate and has significantly broadened their perspectives.
Seed funding of the project is from the UNDP/Japan Women in Development Fund (JWIDF), set up by the Japanese government. | agronomy |
http://www.dominican.edu/academics/hns/sciencemath/community-partnerships-and-initiatives/norsduc/research-at-nors-duc/fy10_research_projects | 2015-03-05T08:02:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-11/segments/1424936463956.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20150226074103-00082-ip-10-28-5-156.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.908543 | 1,242 | CC-MAIN-2015-11 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-11__0__11318632 | en | The following projects at the National Ornamentals Research Site at Dominican University of California (NORS-DUC) were funded in Fiscal Year 2010-2011 with farm bill monies.
TITLE: The risk of asymptomatic Phytophthora ramorum infection on fungicide treated rhododendrons
RESEARCHERS: Gary Chastagner and Marianne Elliott, Washington State University
A number of systemic and contact fungicides have been shown to be effective in controlling Phytophthora ramorum development on several nursery crops. One of the concerns about using fungicides to manage this pathogen on nursery stock relates to the possibility that fungicides are masking symptom development, thus making it more difficult to detect infected plants during routine visual inspections and increasing the risk of spreading this pathogen on asymptomatic infected plants. Results from earlier artificial inoculation studies have indicated that Subdue MAXX and Insignia fungicides may pose a high risk of masking symptom development on rhododendron foliage. This research project will determine the risk that fungicide applications will mask symptom development on rhododendrons under commercial production practices and determine how long suppression of symptom development lasts following the cessation of fungicide treatments.
TITLE: Use of Trichoderma to remediate Phytophthora ramorum-infested soil
RESEARCHERS: Tim Widmer and Nina Shishkoff, USDA Agricultural Research Service
Phytophthora ramorum has been repeatedly detected in nurseries even after the removal of infected plants and sanitation of the growing area. Although methods, such as chemical fumigation, oxidation, and heat treatment, exist to sterilize soil they are often costly, impractical, and raise health and environmental concerns. It is the purpose of this study to examine methods to remediate P. ramorum-infested soil that are environmentally friendly, safe and effective. The field site will be infested with a known amount of P. ramorum propagules and then partitioned off using fiberglass, circular microplots. A specific treatment will then be applied to the microplots in replication. These treatments will be: 1) a non-treated control; 2) a commercially-registered chemical treatment; 3) a commercially-available biological control agent; 4) a different commercially-available biological control agent; and 5) an experimental fungal isolate of Trichoderma that was demonstrated to reduce P. ramorum populations to non-detectable limits in the laboratory. Over the course of the experiment, soil samples will be taken within each microplot and the populations of P. ramorum and the biological control agents will be monitored. It is the hope that the biological control agents will be effective in reducing or eliminating the populations of P. ramorum.
TITLE: Episodic abiotic stress and ramorum blight in nursery ornamentals: impacts on symptom expression and chemical management of Phytophthora ramorum in Rhododendron
RESEARCHERS: Richard M. Bostock and Tatiana Roubtsova, University of California-Davis
APHIS/NORS-DUC AMOUNT: $13,624
USDA FOREST SERVICE AMOUNT: $68,000
Episodes of abiotic stress, such as soil salinity, waterlogging, and chilling can affect the physiology of plants to increase their vulnerability to diseases. Previous work demonstrated that a brief episode of salt stress predisposes roots of Rhododendron sp. and Viburnum tinus to infection by Phytophthora ramorum to significantly increase disease severity. Root infections may play a role in the disease cycle of ramorum blight in some hosts, and it is likely that such infections can remain cryptic, or asymptomatic, for a time. This project will provide a better understanding of specific factors that contribute to disease development from soilborne infections, with the intent to inform and guide management decisions. These factors could have a large effect on inoculum thresholds necessary for disease, the extent and significance of root infections in various hosts, the consistency and reliability of assessment tests for host resistance, and the efficacy of chemical treatments to manage disease. We will examine how stresses that are encountered in nurseries, such as inappropriate nitrogen fertilization, waterlogging, water deficit, and chilling, can serve as potential triggers for disease development arising from low inoculum levels or cryptic root infections. We will assess the importance of these stresses as they may contribute to rapid development of ramorum blight in seemingly healthy Rhododendron plants, such as might occur following shipment and planting. We will also examine the impact of mild episodic stress on the efficacy of selected chemicals for managing ramorum blight. This research will illustrate interactions that can increase the disease proneness of plants to P. ramorum, and suggest measures to complement or refine disease management practices.
TITLE: Effect of fungicides and biocontrol agents on inoculum production and persistence of Phytophthora ramorum on nursery hosts
RESEARCHERS: Steve Tjosvold, University of California Cooperative Extension, Santa Cruz; Gary Chastagner and Marianne Elliott, Washington State University
Phytophthora ramorum is the causal agent of Sudden Oak Death (SOD) and can infect many commonly grown nursery crops. Once P. ramorum is introduced into a nursery on a host, its local spread and establishment is primarily dependent on sporangia and zoospores production and spread, and pathogen persistence. Nursery operators commonly use fungicides to prevent the establishment of Phytophthora diseases, although current research only supports the use of fungicides for preventing infection. It is still unknown, however, what effect fungicide treatments have on sporulation, spread, and persistence of the pathogen on established infections. With this knowledge, fungicide treatments could more effectively be used to prevent the spread and establishment of the pathogen in nursery operations. This research will evaluate activity of foliar applied fungicides and biocontrol agents to inhibit sporulation and reduce pathogen viability in ornamental hosts. | agronomy |
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https://goudhaarafarms.com/product/a2-cow-milk/ | 2022-12-05T11:17:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711016.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20221205100449-20221205130449-00613.warc.gz | 0.918689 | 557 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__5464452 | en | GouDhaara Desi Cow Milk is naturally produced without use of growth hormone injections or antibiotics. Our cows are fed with natural fodder and cattle feed without chemical or animal ingredients.
Milk is delivered at customers doorstep within 4-5 hours of milking. Customers need to boil the milk as soon as they receive milk to maintain freshness and avoid bacterial growth.
Whatever mother cow gives it’s given to you as is without processing to preserve natural vitamins and minerals present in the milk.
GouDhaara Desi Cow Milk is of highest quality without any adulteration.
GouDhaara Desi Cow Milk is carefully produced and packed with great hygiene in Glass bottles.
|Milk Type||Desi Cow Milk (A2 Milk). Unprocessed full cream fresh raw milk|
|Desi Cow Breeds||Gir|
|FAT||4% and above|
|SNF||9% and above|
|Shelf Life||3 days, If boiled as soon as received and maintained at 4° C.|
|Consumption||Boil once before consumption.|
|Packaging||Glass bottles in 1 litre capacity.|
|Sealing||Bottles are well sealed with sink warps.|
|Fodder||Natural green grass, Maize, Napier grass, Dry Paddy Straw, etc. grown naturally without use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides.|
|Cattle Feed||Naturally made cattle feed with 7-8 types of grains and oil cakes without use of any chemicals.|
|Price||Please contact us to get exact cost for your location.|
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN REGULAR MILK (A1) AND DESI COW MILK (A2)
More than 95% of milk produced in India are regular milk from Jersey and HF cows crossbred with Indian cows or Buffalos. Because these cows give more milk than pure Indian breed cows, Indian cows pretty much extinct. However, recently there has been much interest in Indian breed cow milk due to the fact that it has A2 type protein. Researchers find that A2 protein present in desi cow milk is good for brain development. As far as GouDhaara Milk is concerned both desi cow milk and buffalo milk are naturally produced without use of any growth hormones, antibiotics, and chemicals. | agronomy |
http://matsuyama-eco-home.blogspot.com/2008/02/broccoli-gift-that-just-keeps-giving.html | 2018-07-19T21:12:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676591296.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20180719203515-20180719223515-00043.warc.gz | 0.984043 | 233 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__186837888 | en | I fought a long and bitter battle with Cabbage White butterflies and their juicy green offspring that grew fat on the leaves of my two varieties of broccoli (a well informed gardener would be able to give you the names of the varieties - I can't). For most of the summer and autumn, I diligently plucked about 20 of the little green buggers off the broccoli every day, and gently stood on them. I also chased the butterflies with whatever tool I happened to be holding when they came near my plants.
At one stage in late autumn, it seemed as though I had lost the battle. Many of the leaves were just a ragged mass of holes, and the budding heads of broccoli had also been eaten in places. But then the cold came and the caterpillars disappeared. Suddenly the heads began growing like blazes, all over the plants. The big heads on the main stems were excellent - tightly packed flowers and very sweet. There were so many I gave some away.
With the big heads gone, little flowers start growing out of the leaf stems, and these are the gifts that just keep giving. And very convenient they are. | agronomy |
http://piers-anthony.com/tree-and-landscape-issues-you-need-to-address/ | 2023-12-04T15:49:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100531.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204151108-20231204181108-00268.warc.gz | 0.982561 | 608 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__113270571 | en | When you own a yard, you should also face some problems in the future. It is not always about the benefits that we have to think about. We also have the chance to meet different issues such as the pests and diseases that those trees can acquire because of their environment or nature. If you think that you are responsible enough, you should know how to manipulate your trees. It could be the ways that you can maintain them for them to grow well.
It is hard to address the issues and problems of the trees when you don’t know what to do. There are chances that you are doing it the right way. And there are cases as well that you are doing the wrong way. It is hard to predict whether you are on the right path of helping your trees or making the situation even more difficult for them to survive. We don’t pay much attention because we think those trees are independent and can live the way they want. This is something that we should avoid and stop thinking about.
One of the most common issues of the trees is the lack of minerals and nutrients. They must grow accordingly, and for them to do that is to have the nutrients they need if their trees are growing in a place with no sunlight. You have to expect that the trees won’t grow very tall and the leaves are turning yellow. It is tough for them to produce their food and to make the process of photosynthesis. You should also avoid giving them so much stress, such as not having enough water. You can always fertilize your plants and trees. It is important and vital for someone not to put too much fertilizer as it will cause problems as well. You can use those organic fertilizers, such as the leaves and vegetables that are already spoiled.
Another way that a tree can have problems is because of the different types of insects and pests living there. If you notice some issues with those insect bites, an accumulation of different kinds of animals there, you should find a way to get rid of those pests. It is coming now to buy those insecticides or pesticides and the local hardware. You should also choose the one that you think it’s not that very harmful to them.
There are some damages that we should be responsible for it. Some lawnmowers caught the grass too short, and this one is not going to help the grass. If you don’t know much about cutting or maintaining the grass, you should hire those experts to do it for you. It is similar to when you are pruning the trees as there are chances that you caught them too short or trim the part that is not affected.
Suppose you think that the trees are growing helpfully and the space is getting smaller than you should replant them. That means you’re giving them enough room to grow as you don’t want the competition for the nutrients to grow and be experienced here. It depends on the tree service Wheaton on how they can help you. | agronomy |
https://ajes.uoanbar.edu.iq/article_176836.html | 2023-02-03T13:52:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500056.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20230203122526-20230203152526-00591.warc.gz | 0.841937 | 1,643 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__155493212 | en | Numerical Modelling and Experimental Investigation of Water Distribution in Stratified Soil Under Subsurface Trickle
Anbar Journal of Engineering Sciences,
2020, Volume 11, Issue 2, Pages 94-101
AbstractThe studying of the distribution of wetting patterns in soils having a stratified profile is of great importance due to the presence of this type of profile in abundance in agricultural lands, including greenhouses. Therefore, there was a need to develop a numerical program that predicts the dimensions of the wet area of the subsurface drip irrigation system under different operating conditions for purpose design and manage these systems properly to avoid water losses resulting from evaporation or deep penetration. The present study aims to develop a two-dimension model simulates the wetting pattern in stratified soils using (HYDRUS-2D) software and study the effect of soil hydraulic properties and different operating conditions on the progress of the wetness pattern and the interference pattern between two wetting fronts. Laboratory experiments were carried out for the system of subsurface drip irrigation in stratified soils that consisted of three layers (silty clay loam soil, loamy sand soil, and sand soil) arranged from bottom to up. Three different emitter flow rates 0.5, 1, and 2 l/h were tested, as well as three different initial moisture contents for each soil layer were considered. The interference pattern between two wetting fronts of two emitters with different spacing between emitters 30, 40, and 50 cm was studied. A numerical model was developed to guess the horizontal and vertical dimensions of the wetting zone for the single emitter and the pattern of interference between the two wetting fronts of two emitters. The predicted values obtained from the numerical model were compared with those obtained from laboratory experiments. Statistical analysis of the obtained data showed that the developed numerical model has a good ability to guess the dimensions of the wet pattern of the single and the two emitters and there were good agreements between the predicted and the experiments results and minimum values of RMSE ranged between 0. 5 and 3.6 were achieved.
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https://throughthenoise.us/mediacast/469-john-bode-president-ceo-of-the-corn-refiners-association/ | 2024-04-14T07:40:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816875.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414064633-20240414094633-00773.warc.gz | 0.966215 | 122 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__84049192 | en | Through The Noise
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The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) is the national trade association representing the corn refining industry of the United States. | agronomy |
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https://www.oceanregenerative.com/ | 2024-02-22T17:35:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473824.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222161802-20240222191802-00890.warc.gz | 0.91308 | 778 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__206647486 | en | Working with nature to nourish the living planet through the vitality of seaweed
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Focusing primarily on the coast of BC, we practice ocean-based seaweed farming, combining innovation with tried and proven cultivation methods that have been passed down from decades of experience. We are strong believers of continuous improvement and using kaizen to optimize our farming techniques
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While Ocean Regenerative plans to build a diverse portfolio of products across many verticals, primary research and development efforts will go towards creating a 'biostimulant', to enhance the production, health and longevity of agricultural plants. While organic farming is on the rise, farmers seek sustainable alternatives to deliver the essential nutrients to their crops
Our mission is to regenerate the ocean and produce products that provide nourishment and resiliency to the living planet
Kelp is a form of seaweed and farming kelp does not require arable land, fresh water, and chemical fertilizers. As global population grows, regenerative solutions must be employed to restore the environment, while providing nutritional requirements for humans, animals, plants and soils. At Ocean Regenerative, our aim is to provide organic biostimulants and soil conditioners while delivering significant ecosystem services to the ocean. As the business grows, we will expand our product offering to include nutritional products for people and animals.
Seaweed is critical to ocean vitality and provides the habitat that enables other species to thrive, both in and out of the water. Seaweed efficiently absorbs carbon and other nutrients and produces much of the oxygen we breathe. Seaweed forests also provide cover and shelter that is beneficial to other species and protects coastlines by buffering storm surges and sea rise. Ocean acidification is increasing as the marine environment absorbs CO2 and cycles it over time. One hectare of seaweed forest can absorb about 15 tonnes of carbon/year, however, due to its annual lifecycle unless it is harvested, most of the carbon taken-up is reabsorbed in the water column. Ocean Regenerative will disrupt the carbon-return cycle by using harvested seaweed to produce products that return carbon to soils where it can be sequestered and help restore carbon balance.
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Well established infrastructure, including transportation, energy, and communications and experienced engineering, and other core services necessary to build key infrastructure for sea farming, harvesting and processing, and product transportation and distribution. | agronomy |
http://www.pointwestbank.com/index.cfm/agriculture-loans | 2022-05-27T18:26:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662675072.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20220527174336-20220527204336-00189.warc.gz | 0.914517 | 182 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__110730177 | en | At POINTWEST Bank, we offer a variety of Agriculture Lending Products to help you achieve your goals. Contact one of our Agriculture Lenders at any of our branches today!
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http://chateaugrandmoulin.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=94&Itemid=91&lang=en | 2017-04-24T23:01:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917119995.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031159-00025-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.808813 | 270 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__2113662 | en | Ground : Rolled pebbles from the terrace of the Orbieu river
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Cinsault 50% Goblet pruning 10 to 30 year old vines .
Syrah 25% Eventail pruning 15 year old vines.
Grenache Noir 25% Goblet pruning 40 year old vines.
Plowing of grounds, reasonable and sustainable phytosanitary protection, respect of natural balances.
Growing practices to vintage year conditions with a view to insure vine roots/trunk balance and health.
Harvesting: By hand, sorted on the vine trunk
Vinification: Sorted by hand on arrival in the cellar.
100% direct pressing. Cold settling. Fermentation at a controlled temperature, between 14°C and 16°C.
Colour is pink and pastel with apricot reflections. Aromas of boiled sweets, pomegranate and citrus fruits. The flavor is lively and full. It is a typical rosé of a fresh and fruity summer.
Food matching: Aperitif, grilled fish, white meats, salads, pizzas
Temperature: to taste between 10 and 12°C.
Production : 60000 bottles/vintage
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http://resweater-sidenotes.blogspot.com/2012/02/garden-planning.html | 2018-07-15T19:43:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676588961.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20180715183800-20180715203800-00613.warc.gz | 0.970501 | 330 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__145086477 | en | Can you believe gardening season is almost here? I just got some kale seeds to start this week, and i'll be starting sugar snap peas as well.
I'm going to do things very different this year. Last year I had, in this order:
melons - beans - blank space - tomatoes - peppers
The melons didn't do so well, and took up a lot of space, so i'll be getting them at the Green Market instead. The beans were great, and a good buffer between the peppers & tomatoes, because they are shorter. I was expecting the tomatoes to take over the blank space, but instead they grew over the peppers, and robbed them of the sun. I got 2 peppers from them all summer. It was all a great learning experience.
This year, I will grow:
bell peppers - beans - tomatoes, in the raised garden, and sugar snap peas in pots. Maybe i'll do another pea tent, but this time on the patio.
I think I might not buy any tomato plants, but instead i'll use my "volunteer plants". Last year I had a bunch of tomato plants spring up where I didn't plant them. I was very excited about them, and asked around. Apparently theses are called "volunteer plants". We should have plenty of these next year! I let all the half eaten tomatoes fall to the bottom of the garden, so there should be lots of seeds in there!
Last year we mixed in our compost with soil from the garden center. This year, we only need to add compost, so the plants should flourish. | agronomy |
https://www.dawsonsodd.com/corsicana-ag-mechanics-students-show-off-portable-aquaponics-system/ | 2023-06-08T18:25:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224655092.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20230608172023-20230608202023-00238.warc.gz | 0.944022 | 122 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__20193451 | en | Dawson & Sodd is incredibly proud to sponsor these Corsicana ag mechanics students in their portable aquaponics project. Law firm partner Jody Sodd McSpadden’s son, Will, is a member of this amazing team of 8th graders, who put in a collective 624 work hours on the project.
Aquaponics is a mixture of hydroponics and aquaculture. In this system, the fish fertilize the plants, which include strawberries, lettuce, basil and more. The plants, in return, put nutrients into the water for the fish. | agronomy |
https://wauclib.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=12369&lib=1001 | 2021-04-17T11:43:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038119532.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20210417102129-20210417132129-00183.warc.gz | 0.958623 | 140 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__240433266 | en | Spark the firefly wants to plant a garden, but doesn't know how to get her seeds to grow. With the help of her friends in the forest, Spark learns the parts of the plants, what they need to grow and the importance of patience. Audiences will explore these concepts through music, poetry and interactive movement. Recommended for ages 2-7. Watch this 25 minute show as many times as you like from March 21-27. Come to the library lobby to pick up a bee finger puppet to make at home and use through out the show.
Go to our website to enjoy the show- https://www.wauclib.org/spring-break-2021 | agronomy |
http://www.columbiavalleywine.com/claar-cellars-winery.htm | 2023-10-03T10:55:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511075.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003092549-20231003122549-00302.warc.gz | 0.947763 | 638 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__48082389 | en | The multi-generational family-owned and run Claar Cellars estate graces the hillsides of the impressive Columbia River valley. Their bold red lion insignia blazons across a large water barrel outside their tasting room. Surrounded by pretty purple wildflowers and bright red roses, the vineyard sweeps across the horizon. They are known for their high-quality fruit and dedication to producing some of the finest wines in the country.
Their first vines were planted in 1980, along the southwest slopes of the rolling 120-acre property. For over a decade, the vineyard provided fruit to established local wineries such as Chateau Ste. Michelle and Washington Hills. They also supplied to other wineries across the country. They began painstakingly converting their nearly 90-acres of orchards into vineyard. In 1997, they established their own winery and began processing and bottling their own wines. In 1999, they added a large climate controlled Barrel Building, which holds hundreds of barrels stacked floor to ceiling. In 2012, they expanded again to include a separate state-of-the-art storage facility.
Claar Cellars prides themselves on their sustainable green practices and environmental certifications. They have Low-Input Viticulture and Enology (LIVE) and Salmon Safe certifications and use ground water to cool their buildings. While they machine harvest their newer plantings, they hand harvest the older vines.
A part of the beautiful White Bluffs region, the vineyard has some of the most ideal wine grape growing conditions in the state. It sits about 500 feet above the valley. Their premium estate grown grapes include Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Sangiovese. They have recently planted four additional varieties including Viognier, Malbec, Pinot Gris, and Petite Sirah.
Their estate whites consist of a Riesling Ice Wine, Late Harvest Riesling, Riesling, Un-oaked Chardonnay, Barrel Fermented Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Grigio. Their reds include a Sangiovese, Cabernet-Merlot, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, “Fouled Anchor” Port, and platinum award-winning 2010 Syrah.
They offer a wine club for fans willing to commit to 8 bottles, shipped in pairs quarterly. Members enjoy a 15% discount on all vintages including new releases and special holiday packages. They also include a newsletter, invitation to events and an annual club member dinner, often held in mid-March.
Visitors can expect to sample the best of the best as Claar Cellars compares their newest wines in development to that of their competition in blind-tastings. This is to ensure they’re creating some of the highest quality and desirable wine on the market. Their winery overlooks the gorgeous vineyard and breathtaking desert landscape of the valley; guests can make out Red Mountain in the distance. | agronomy |
https://www.thesacredseeds.org/about | 2019-09-19T22:06:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514573735.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20190919204548-20190919230548-00192.warc.gz | 0.938891 | 366 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__6408864 | en | We enhance communities through education, sustenance and self-sustainability
1.2 billion of the Earth's people live in poverty and poor health. Lack of food, water, and income are the main reasons for this. We aim to bring income-generating resources and technology as well as nourishment to underserved communities so that they may thrive for generations to come.This is not an easy goal but we are up to the challenge! However, we also know that we are all collectively co-creating what we hope for ourselves and our Earth.
That is why we need YOUR help.
Sacred Seeds has three main goals:
Sacred Seeds will identify the specific nutrient deficiencies of under served areas and cultivate the produce that will fulfill that need. Our goal is to nourish the youth and communities while promoting food awareness and enhancing access to clean and organic food.
•Identify and assess prominent nutrient deficiencies in local communities (where?)(why?)
•Develop highly-interactive curriculum based on sustainable living and agricultural concepts
•Host events and workshops at our "Seed Labs" and "Sacred Spaces" to expand awareness and knowledge
By promoting social empowerment and self-sustainability, we can:
•Create stronger collaborative connection in communities
•Create income-generating resources for under-served communities
•Gain knowledge and awareness of communal, economic and health benefits of urban agriculture
•Create additional resources and experiences for schools to utilize and implement in their own curriculum
•Decrease carbon footprint and help communities become more energy-efficient
•Create a culture of "conscious-living" that maximizes the potential of ourselves and our environment for generations to come
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https://newshour.online/2017/03/01/shrimp-production-bangladesh-boosted-because-training-quality-seed/ | 2020-01-27T07:31:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579251694908.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20200127051112-20200127081112-00283.warc.gz | 0.935713 | 274 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__154515798 | en | A quiet revolution is happening in the ponds of shrimp farmers in Bangladesh. In 2012, the average commercial shrimp farmer produced around 230 kg per hectare, which is low for global averages. Now, many farmers produce 280 kg per hectare, a 21 percent increase.
Since 2012, shrimp farmers in Bangladesh have been using better management practices and quality virus-free seed, which have boosted the sector’s productivity.
It’s happening under USAID-funded Aquaculture for Income and Nutrition project, which has been training shrimp farmers in better management practices and supporting access to high-quality shrimp seed.
Widespread adoption of these techniques by producers has boosted the productivity of the shrimp sector, which is Bangladesh’s third largest source of export earnings, valued at around BDT 5 billion (~USD 191.7 million) each year.
Through the training, farmers learn that using quality shrimp seed is crucial for preventing disease. Of particular concern is the devastating white spot syndrome (WSS) virus, which can destroy entire populations of shrimp farms within a few days.
Most of Bangladesh’s shrimp is exported to Europe and North America, where regulators and buyers are calling for greater traceability back to the producer. To prove that Bangladeshi shrimp is high quality and safe, the project has established a pilot e-traceability system. | agronomy |
https://www.aeliusled.com/post/maximizing-growth-without-impacting-quality | 2022-06-27T04:50:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103328647.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20220627043200-20220627073200-00143.warc.gz | 0.9416 | 509 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__35647189 | en | The Benefit of Adding Far Red to your Microgreen Operation
Microgreens continue to be one of the top growth markets in horticulture, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.67%. These younger forms of produce are sought out by chefs and consumers alike for their nutrient density and rich colour profile. One of the most appealing features of these crops is their fast turnaround. The average edible crop can be harvested within two to three weeks and require minimal inputs, making microgreens an extremely profitable sector of horticulture to tap into.
Because of their small size, less than two to three inches, microgreens thrive in vertical growing environments, creating the opportunity for growers to transform virtually any space into a profitable business. Advances in LED lighting have paved the way for this type of close quarter growing, ensuring healthy, quality growth, in small spaces.
Incorporating LEDs as the primary source of lighting, offers several benefits for vertical operations, including less heat, energy savings, and increased productivity. These lights are typically used between 12 to 18 hours a day, to replicate natural sunlight and an additional 4 to 6 hours for supplemental lighting.
When it comes to growing microgreens, three things are essential:
Producing quality plants (delicious and nutritious)
A viable market (chefs, grocers, or direct to consumer)
Lighting plays an essential role in helping achieve these goals.
What is the best LED for this type of crop?
To answer the question, growers need to understand the role that each spectrum plays in growing. Typically, microgreens are grown under red and blue light-emitting diodes. Both these spectrums are absorbed by the leaves and are, in turn, used for photosynthesis.
One of the benefits of microgreens is their diversity. As a grower, you can choose to specialize your operation or diversify; including a variety of fast-growing vegetables, slow-growing vegetables, and herbs.
So, what spectrum is the best?
Well, when it comes to microgreens- it's all about balance.
Researchers Ying and Chase found that increasing the blue light proportion to 20% will
Increase gene expression of the plant
Increase extractable antioxidant concentrations
Blue light is vital in developing the overall nutrient of the plant. However, when it is combined with red light, it takes the plant to the next level-increasing its photosynthetic capacity and the overall size of the plant. | agronomy |
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Arran’s Food Journey, the island’s new regional food group held its first full meeting on Thursday October 15 and more than 20 organisations with an interest in Arran’s food and drink sector from farming, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, community and environmental enterprises were represented.
The new group is one of 14 which has been set up across the country, funded to the tune of £250,000 by Scotland Food & Drink, to promote local produce.
Arran group coordinator Cameron Bruce outlined the evolving food journey that Arran has been on over the centuries; from illicit whisky stills to today’s state of the art distilleries, from pastoral, and more sustainable farming where produce was grown for own use and sale around the island to today’s community growing and high quality farming produce. He summarised that Arran has a fantastic food and drink product that the group should seek to build on with its three overarching goals:
1. Support Arran’s producers and food enterprises.
2. Stronger Arran food supply chain & environmental standards/quality credentials.
3. Arran’s food story is told and is having a positive impact on sustainable food tourism.
The key aims of Arran’s Food Journey are to facilitate and aid cooperation, to set up different teams to develop opportunities, to act as a collective and not be a large organisation giving top down leadership.
Everyone attending the meeting was given the chance to outline what they hoped to get from the group and the opportunities they saw it having for them and Arran.
Two opportunities came to the fore for the group to develop: Telling Arran’s food story to encourage people to eat and drink local produce and encourage sustainable tourism as well as encouraging education and wellbeing.
The group discussed how Arran’s food story starts with its fantastic raw product such as meat, milk, or barley for the distillery from our farmers or fruit and vegetables from our community and on farm growers. That the journey is carried on by our manufacturers who turn that raw product into delicious food and drink, our retailers who supply it to consumers and Arran’s hospitality providers many of whom showcase Arran’s food to our residents and visitors.
The group discussed ways of collecting and telling Arran’s food story and how each different sector can play a part, be it through showcasing our food and drink product, getting our stories in the news or using our new social media tag #WeAreArranFood.
It was pointed out that the lack of multinational chains on Arran gives us the opportunity to present both the holistic and true vision of food and drink from Arran and our efforts to maintain the balance between our community, environment and economy.
Participants at the meeting also spoke with passion about the varied opportunities of education and wellbeing around Arran’s food.
These included giving visitors the chance to learn the full facts of Arran produce from farm to fork: What makes Arran produce so special, its land, microclimate, history and people. The reality of the £ per kilo return needed to make a commercial farm viable.
That tours give an opportunity for young folk from Arran and beyond to see the different jobs that take Arran’s food and drink from production to service in the hospitality sector.
Community growers outlined how their initiatives are increasing and evolving. How they provide opportunities for individual learning about growing and our environment, improving wellbeing by working on the land and helping others in the community. This will be much needed in the tough times we face ahead.
Arran’s Food Journey has made a fast start in building support and engagement. As well as the opportunities outlined above, they are keen to progress ideas that help Arran’s food chain, environmental standards and food quality recognition.
To do that the group would like to engage with the widest possible group from across the commercial and community food organisations, if you would like to find out more or get involved please email Cameron at [email protected]
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https://alimentarywellness.com/4-reasons-to-buy-seasonally/ | 2022-01-20T05:30:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320301720.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20220120035934-20220120065934-00573.warc.gz | 0.977077 | 527 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__56255189 | en | Today’s supermarkets are notorious for having things like apples, oranges, kiwi and other seasonal fruits year-round. For those who are wanting the convenience of summer fruits in December (or winter fruits in the summer), this can seem like a great thing! But is eating out of season really a great idea?
Traditionally speaking people used to eat what was ripe during the season it was ripe. When food preservation was developed foods could be preserved during their peak season for consumption in the off-seasons. This wasn’t a bad idea because the foods were still grown locally and when consumed they were still in their whole form. As the demand for store-bought foods grew and people grew less of their own foods, it became commonplace to find fruits and vegetables in the markets during their off-season because these foods could be grown in distant places and transported to the stores for purchase. This is problematic for several reasons.
Transporting produce over distances requires trucks to carry large quantities of produce which can then be split among different retailers, but these trucks then add to the pollution and congestion of the roadways. Likewise, trucking food over long distances takes time so produce is picked before the fruits or vegetables are ripe so that they don’t rot while in transport. Picking produce before they are ripe results in less time for nutrients to develop on the vine or tree resulting in lower nutritional value in the item. Related to long-distance transportation of produce, we need to address the fact that local farmers lose out when produce from distant places is purchased rather than from local farms.
The benefits of buying in-season produce are worth the wait. When you buy in season you are more likely to buy local which supports local farmers and the local economy. Also, by purchasing seasonal fruits and vegetables you are purchasing what was grown in that season, which means that you are rotating foods and less likely to get an overload of any one type of fruit or vegetable. Consuming the same foods too often can result in the development of food sensitivities, but that’s a topic for another day. Lastly, buying seasonal foods that are local allows the produce to be ripened before picking. This ensures that you are consuming fruits and vegetables with their peak nutritional content intact.
Buying seasonal foods brings variety to your diet, ensures you get a good rotation of foods, tends to support local farming efforts (which reduces road pollution and congestion) and means you are getting more nutrients in the produced consumed. For these reasons, it’s clear that buying seasonal foods is a win-win. | agronomy |
https://zion-rus.com/en/faq/is-there-any-microbiological-growth-on-the-substrate-or-is-it-sterile/ | 2023-09-23T05:03:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506479.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923030601-20230923060601-00827.warc.gz | 0.942065 | 86 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__135777201 | en | Is there any microbiological growth on the substrate or is it sterile?
ZION is sterile according to the method of production. However, it could affect the development of the natural microflora present in the soil. In particular, it promotes the development of nitrifying bacteria in the soil. Long-term storage of unpacked ZION in the wet state can also lead to the development of microflora on it. | agronomy |
https://sainsider.co.za/spurwing-horse-feed-prices-where-to-buy/ | 2024-02-28T08:45:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474700.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228080245-20240228110245-00453.warc.gz | 0.910271 | 766 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__156894368 | en | I am sure you probably landed on this page because you need information about spurwing horse feed. You landed on the right page.
In this post, we are going to give you all the information you need to know about spurwing horse feed feeds. Topics under discussion will include but not limited to the following.
- spurwing horse feed prices
- spurwing horse feed types
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If you rear horses or are planning to do so, this post will be very useful to you as it will help you draw an accurate budget. Thank you.
In this post, I am going to give you a complete price list of Spurwing’s horse feeds. If you have any questions, kindly leave your comments below this article. Thank you.
The very first time you heard about horse feeds, you probably thought they only feed on grasses and that’s all. No, horses also have feeding programs like poultry and piggery do. The rules of feeding are very key. Remember them, implement them and you’ll have a good foundation upon which to build your horse care.
Spurwing produce a premium range of high fibre, grain-free and grain-inclusive horse feed products in our dedicated horse feed mill. When it comes to horse feed in South Africa, they are known as one of the top producers.
Rules to note when feeding horses
- Provide enough roughage
- Feed grain in small amounts and often
- Change feed and schedules gradually
- Measure feed accurately
- Feed consistently
- Don’t feed immediately before or after exercise
Types of Spurwing Horse Feeds
These rations are free from maize and oats and the energy principally comes from soya oils in the full fat soya, which provides a source of cool, calm energy. The full fat soya is extruded to increase digestibility of the soya, making the protein, Omega 3 & 6, and Vitamin E more readily available for absorption. Lucerne is a wonderful source of fibre with naturally high calcium levels. All our rations have optimum vitamin and mineral inclusions to international standards.
Whilst a portion of the energy source remains full fat soya, the grain component is in the form of oats and extruded maize. The oats are rolled for better digestibility and nutrient absorption, and more importantly, all maize is extruded. The extrusion of maize is VITAL for the horse to reap the maximum benefits of this energy source. Extrusion allows for absorption mainly in the foregut, which has huge benefits and reduces the danger of acidosis possibly leading to colic, laminitis and azoturia. Vitamin and mineral inclusion to international standards, included in all rations.
Spurwing Horse Feeds has outstanding breeding rations, specially formulated to nurture the needs of the broodmare, foal and young horses. Our breeding rations have an elevated calcium content and are nutrition dense to help lactating mares.
Spurwing Horse Feed Prices
|Spurwing 11% Maintanance Meal
|Spurwing 12% Stamina
|Spurwing 12% Warmblood Meal
|Spurwing 13% Performance Meal
|Spurwing 14% Broodmare Meal
|Spurwing 14% Senior Horse
|Spurwing 14% Show Horse Meal
|Spurwing 14% Supa Growth Meal
|Spurwing 16% Supa Start Meal
|Spurwing Energy Supplement 40kg
|Spurwing Hay Presto 20kg
|Spurwing High Five
|Spurwing Lucurne Mix 20kg
|Spurwing Paddock Plus 11% 40kg
|Spurwing Tranquilo Meal | agronomy |
https://esginvesting.london/2021/11/02/how-gene-editing-can-support-sustainable-agriculture-genetic-engineering-biotechnology-news/ | 2023-06-07T08:25:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224653631.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20230607074914-20230607104914-00353.warc.gz | 0.940556 | 1,170 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__130720675 | en | How Gene Editing Can Support Sustainable Agriculture Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology NewsHow Gene Editing Can Support Sustainable Agriculture Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology NewsHow Gene Editing Can Support Sustainable Agriculture Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
Impact Investing Forum 2023
London. May 04-05, 2023.
By Ingrid Fung
CRISPR-Cas9 was discovered in 2012 and its simplicity and precision captured the attention of investors, scientists, and popular media. CRISPR-Cas9 was expected to make genome editing economically feasible for a wide range of commercial applications. Gene editing was suddenly hailed as the key to improving our lives in many ways. This led to the formation of companies that work on creating nutritious food.
While gene editing has the potential to reduce inputs and improve nutrition, it has not been able to scale up. The lack of progress is due to two factors First, the seasonality of agriculture leads to long timelines to commercialization–making investment within this sector difficult. In order to gain market access, many startups have partnered with a small number of large corporations to strengthen their genetics and provide independent distribution channels.
Lack of competition has reduced incentives to develop and acquire new technologies, and has hampered investor interest in gene editing innovations within agriculture. A lack of market gatekeepers has also dangerously hindered technology adoption and access for farmers.
In the wake of increased societal scrutiny of corporations and organizations through an environmental, social and governance (ESG), there is a chance to deploy gene editing technologies in a way that is compatible with social license. Gene editing can play a significant role in improving our food production and building a more equitable system of food production, especially now that investors are beginning to reflect changing expectations about corporate citizenship. Finistere Ventures’ 2020 AgriFood Tech Investment Review. Gene editing technology may finally be available for adequate financing and widespread adoption in agriculture. Where are the opportunities to create a better, more sustainable world with gene editing?
Many government research organizations and nongovernmental organizations have been working to create crops that are more resilient against climate stress. As rising temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns have made it more difficult for crops to biotic as well as abiotic pressures, drought tolerance and resistance to intensifying diseases have been high priorities over the past decade. Companies like Tropic Biosciences have been focusing on gene editing to make crops more resilient to climate change. Climate-proofing opportunities don’t just apply to crops. Many animal genetics companies have also attempted to make heat-tolerant (slick-hair) cattle by gene editing.
Quality and nutrient densification
The emphasis on consistency, economic production of calories and scale has influenced the evolution of the North American food system. These values are one side of a tradeoff against a loss in nutrient density or quality. Gene editing is a hot topic in a society where food and culture are intertwined. Amfora (improved ingredients quality), Precision Biosciences, (more convenient consumer produce), ZeaKal (oil & protein densification) are just a few examples of startups in this area.
Have you ever wondered what happens to male chicks in a layer operation or a male calves in a dairy? These animals are of little value and are often sold or destroyed to lower costs. Genetic editing could end the need to dispose of unwanted animals. EggXYT, an Israeli company, uses gene editing to identify and remove male eggs before they are incubated. This eliminates the need to euthanize male chicks at hatcheries. Acceligen, a Gates Foundation-backed startup, is another example of a company using gene editing to improve animal welfare. It has created a portfolio of animal welfare edits like hornless cattle (removing painstaking horn removal surgeries) or castration-free porcines.
Ethical innovation for a more equitable future
Gene editing has many other benefits than the ones mentioned above. It can reduce the inputs needed to produce food, increase our production of green electricity (mostly from biodiesel), as well as provide a means to combat climate change through improved carbon capture. This is in line with the increasing social focus on ESG.
The systems and organizations that have impeded technology adoption and access over the past decade are still in place. Emily Reisman, PhD assistant professor of environment sustainability at the University of Buffalo, says that the repackaging of agricultural technology in order to mitigate pandemics (such the COVID-19 pandemic), and other urgent “disasters”, such as climate change disruptions, is often misleading. She stated that “most are limited in their ability to disrupt patterns of… hierarchy, ecological precarity and concentrated power within the food system.”
ESG trends will drive investors to invest in agriculture, and the temptation to exaggerate the impact of technologies will increase. Gene editing is one segment where there are strong precedents for technologies that can alleviate impending disasters, such as the extinctions of papaya and swine flu. The control of genetics-based technology in agriculture was limited by a few corporations in the past. This severely restricted choice and competition. This dynamic caused discontent and mistrust among consumers and producers about these companies and their practices.
Gene editing is being used to address sustainability issues. Commercialization should be done in a way that encourages competition. Also, it is important to ensure that innovations in technology and business models support equitable value, that is, values that are compatible with resilient markets as well as financial stability in agriculture.
Finistere Ventures’ investment director is Ingrid Fung.
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https://www.mbs.net/morristown-beard-school-news/~board/news/post/middle-school-garden-club-starts-season-by-making-plant-markers | 2023-11-30T07:46:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100172.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130062948-20231130092948-00153.warc.gz | 0.968966 | 102 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__51721778 | en | The Middle School Garden Club took advantage of a cool and cloudy day to make plant markers for the garden. The students, with the help of Visual Arts Teacher Laurie Hartman, designed the paint sticks and will label them during their next meeting.
The club is hoping that the bright colors will bring attention to the variety of plants that are planted in their garden spaces. The "Pepper Pals" also planted carrots, beets, and radishes in one of the raised beds.
Spring is here! | agronomy |
http://www.biolioprencipeantonia.it/english.html | 2019-02-23T21:08:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550249550830.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20190223203317-20190223225317-00517.warc.gz | 0.937452 | 664 | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__147085490 | en | The Azienda Agricola Prencipe Antonia was born at the beginning of the IX century in the Calderoso area, few miles from the city of St. Pius. Located in the Gargano National Park, the firm covers ca. 20 acres of olive groves. The graft of two different species of olives, coratina and ogliarola, is a special feature of our trees, which allows the creation of a natural and aromatic oil. In our traditional oil mill, the firm is engaged in the “cold pressing” (the so called “spremitura a freddo”) of olives using traditional granite mills and presses making our oil even more unique. Only few firms are able to process olives using traditional machines, indeed oils generally traded in the market are extracted using conventional methods, such as the so-called “continuous cycle” method. Cold pressing allows to reach a unique product and to guarantee the highest quality since it does not alter the organoleptic properties of oil.
Harvest is one of the most important step for the production of extra-virgin olive oil. The best period to proceed in the harvesting of olives is from early October to mid-November. Once it was hand picking, while nowadays olives are collected with the help of shakers or pickers, mechanical rakes with extendable rods that let olives fall from trees through the fast vibration of their opposing reeds. To avoid fermentative and enzymatic activities that degrade the quality of the oil, the fruits are ground within twenty-four hours of collection.
Following the harvesting phase, olives are milled to be transformed in oil. The organic olives picked are positioned inside the muller, an ancient machine with stone wheels, to be pressed. The uniform blend generated from cold pressing is distributed, through brakes, through presses formed by nylon diaphragms interspersed with iron discs. These presses, under a pressure of 400 bar, crush the blend and let the must (consisting of water and oil) outflow, while the pomace (consisting of pits and olive pulp) remains on the diaphragms to be discarded later on. Then, the must (at a temperature between 16 and 20 degrees) will be channelled into a separator taht will split oil from vegetation water thanks to the centrifugal force.
The extra virgin organic olive oil obtained is decanted for a few days before being bottled at our farm Azienda Agricola Prencipe Antonia.
The Azienda Agricola Prencipe Antonia aims at realizing a production process the more natural and biological possible. In our industry, “biological” refers to the concept of a pure organic agriculture.
In an era in which the use of pesticides, fertilizers, genetic engineering and technology lies in all production process since they facilitate the mass production at lower costs, our Organic Agriculture refers to a niche market more notable and prestigious.
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https://www.jtc.gov.sg/about-jtc/news-and-stories/feature-stories/transforming-fish-waste-into-organic-nutrients-in-an-industrial-park | 2024-02-27T01:07:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474669.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226225941-20240227015941-00157.warc.gz | 0.959186 | 1,047 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__85811074 | en | If you visit Tampines Industrial Park A (TIPA), you will see a community garden behind the coffee shop with a high-tech aquaponics system that converts fish waste from a pond filled with tilapia into organic nutrients. These nutrients are then used to fertilise organic vegetables and fruits such as the xiao bai cai (Chinese cabbage), kale, and cherry tomatoes growing nearby. Heart-shaped purple yam leaves crawl along the fence of the garden, which also houses a variety of other vegetables grown traditionally using soil, such as winter melon, curry leaves and chilli padi.
This green space was started by a group of tenants with a passion for gardening. They had approached Ms Catherine Koh, PBM, President of the Tampines Small and Medium Enterprise Association (TSMEA) with their idea for a community garden. Noticing a growing interest by tenants who were growing plants themselves in the industrial estate, Ms Koh supported the idea and helped to consult JTC and the National Parks Board for ideas.
Upon receiving the green light from JTC to embark on the project, the tenants got to work, coming back during weekends to build the garden, and even building a pond to experiment with aquaponics.
To help them expand the project, JTC introduced them to Metro Farm Pte Ltd, a commercial organic smart farming company which conducts research and development of smart aquaponics farming systems. While Metro Farm had worked with many schools and communities, it was their first time setting up an organic farm within an industrial estate.
“When you think about industrial areas, you might think it’s dirty or polluted and not usually a spot for organic farming. So we wanted to give this a try,” said Metro Farm Director, Mr Brendan Toh. The company has sponsored around $30,000 to build a custom vertical smart aquaponics farming system for TIPA, and will train volunteers on how to plant and harvest vegetables using the system.
Besides using a nanotechnology-driven process that uses bacteria cultivated in-house by Metro Farm to transform fish waste into organic nutrients, the system also uses cameras, sensors, and artificial intelligence to monitor and automate processes, such as adjustments of environmental factors to help the fish and vegetables thrive.
The garden resulting from this collaboration was launched at a “Towards Zero Waste, Towards Healthy Lifestyle at TIPA” event on 7 November 2019, to positive feedback.
Mr Francis Chua, director of Peak Engineering & Consultancy, a tenant company within TIPA, is glad that the community garden has connected people with a common interest in gardening. Employees from Peak Engineering & Consultancy also helped build and look after the garden. Mr Chua said, “The community garden improves the look of the industrial estate by increasing greenery, and also reduces food waste through composting. It has also given us the opportunity to bond with our fellow tenants in the estate.”
Ms Koh is glad to see members of the community coming together to collaborate. She shared examples of tenants who might not be directly involved in gardening, but contributed resources such as aluminum gates to be used as a fence.
“This project bonds people and helps them to get to know one another. These kind of networks can spark conversations that are not only social but also about business collaborations,” she explained.
Moving forward, the community will benefit from the garden’s harvest. All of the vegetable harvest from the aquaponics system will be sold at market rate to support TSMEA and Metro Farm in the maintenance of the system and purchase of fish food. A portion of the proceeds will be donated by TSMEA to charitable organisations to help the needy.
Ms Koh hopes the garden can be a way to attract more members of the public to visit TIPA, as well as bring more business opportunities to the tenants. There are also plans to bring in students from the nearby Middleton International School and other institutes to learn about aquaponics farming and gardening.
She also aims to promote more green initiatives within TIPA to raise tenants’ awareness about minimising waste. One of the ideas in the pipeline is a digital waste exchange system where businesses can give away or exchange their unwanted industrial materials, such as spare tiles, to requestors. She also hopes to work with coffee shop stalls to encourage customers to bring their own containers for takeaway food and reduce single-use plastics.
Another initiative is promoting and educating tenants about electronic waste recycling. During the zero waste event in November, TSMEA ran a campaign where tenants could exchange their e-waste for freebies such as recyclable cutlery sets. Over 370 kg of electronics appliances were collected.
One challenge Ms Koh and her team face is in changing business owners’ mindsets about incorporating zero waste practices into their operations.
“I find that many people dispose things without thinking about how another person can use them. With these initiatives, we hope to see more entrepreneurs and workers becoming more eco-friendly and thinking about recycling and sustainability,” she said. | agronomy |
https://stocktonargo.com/2022/10/17/stocktons-sugar-shack-project-expands-outside-of-south-jersey/ | 2023-04-01T04:23:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296949701.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20230401032604-20230401062604-00500.warc.gz | 0.957574 | 669 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__59079452 | en | Written for The Argo by Matthew Schreiber
Professor of Mathematics and Maple Project Coordinator Dr. Judith Vogel began her success story of expanding forty maple trees into sap. Her family started the project on their farm with only 10 trees and expanded their success from there. After much dedication, Dr. Vogel then brought the project to Stockton, where it is now known as the Sugar Shack. The Sugar Shack has now expanded to more than four counties in New Jersey and one in Philadelphia. The research is intended to determine if red maples can grow together with white cedar trees.
The maple syrup sap produced from the four hundred maple trees on campus allows Sugar Shack to continue its business. The location is perfect not only because of the large population of maple trees but also due to the administration at Stockton which allowed Dr. V to conduct her research.
“We are bigger than our majors. Stockton is a unique place that supports the idea of lifelong learning and curiosity. They not only allow me to do this, but they also encourage me to do so,” says Vogel.
It may seem like a leap for a professor of mathematics to start a project primarily based on agriculture, but not for Vogel. It is Vogel’s life of curiosity that has made the Sugar Shack a reality. To produce maple syrup, a hole is drilled into the maple tree and a spile is hammered into the hole with a bucket to catch the sap that drips out – this process is referred to as tapping. After the bucket is filled with gallons of sap, it is brought to an evaporator heated to two hundred and nineteen degrees in the sugar shack, where all of the water is separated from the sap. That sap is then concentrated into maple syrup. It takes forty-four gallons of sap to produce one gallon.
The weather conditions must be right as well, with cold winter nights and warm temperatures during the day. This is a process called freeze-thaw and it makes for the perfect weather combination. The steps involve asking questions to see why things are true and create an environment that works. The syrup is collected at the end of winter and throughout the beginning of spring.
The tradition of using maple tree sap to produce maple syrup is a tradition that has been practiced for hundreds of years, originating from pre-colonial Native American practices. It is a tradition that Vogel hopes to keep alive for as long as she can. The team that put it altogether consists of individuals who have expertise in forestry, economics, biodiversity, and soil science. Those who are involved in the project include Forester Dr. Matt Olson, Economist Dr. Mariam Majd, Soil scientist Dr. Jessica Hallagan, and Dean of Education Dr. Claudine Keenan.
Vogel encourages students to engage with the project as much as possible. There are many opportunities like internships, and volunteer work that anyone can be a part of. More information can be found on the project by following them on Instagram at @stocktonmapleproject. To get involved, contact them at [email protected], and to read up on the project’s success story, visit www.Stockton.edu/maple.
Categories: Campus Life, Stockton News | agronomy |
https://snaujournal.com.ua/index.php/journal/article/view/95 | 2022-01-19T20:29:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320301488.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20220119185232-20220119215232-00402.warc.gz | 0.889862 | 815 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__112928218 | en | Modeling investment support programs for the development of the region's agrosphere
The article explores the main components of the process of modeling investment support programs for the development of the region's agrosphere. The stages of formation of the investment strategy of development of agrosphere of the region are substantiated. Aspects of methodological support of the investment strategy for the development of the region's agrosphere are outlined. The mechanism of development and implementation of the investment strategy in the agrosphere of Odessa region and the specific features of the investment strategy of the agrosphere are offered.
Studies have shown that an important function of state regulation is the development of a strategy for socio-economic development of the region, which is the basis for improving the competitive advantages of the territory and economy of the region, as well as improving the standard and quality of life of the population. This is especially important for the development of the agrosphere and rural areas. In order to implement any plans and strategic decisions, it is necessary to have investment opportunities, where the study of investment support programs for the development of the agrosphere of the region requires a separate study. It has been established that investment strategy is one of the most important elements of the agrosphere and rural development strategies. The first stage assumes that the choice of a basic structural and appropriate investment strategy based on the results of the analysis of the socio-economic status and assessment of the prospects of development of the agricultural sector of the region. The second stage of the development of the investment strategy involves setting the main tasks, defining the content and principles of its formation.
It is substantiated that the investment strategy of development of agrarian sphere of Odessa region should take into account the following positions: strengthening of territorial, economic and social unity of the region; enhancing the innovation potential of the regional economy, developing education and science; accumulation and effective utilization of the region's potential. The process of formation of the investment strategy of the agrosphere of the region involves the following stages: determining the term of development of the investment strategy; substantiation of the choice of strategic investment goals; identification of sources of financing, directions and objects of investment; development of investment programs with clearly defined objects, amounts and terms of investment; assessment of the qualitative characteristics of the investment strategy of the agrosphere of the region; adjusting the strategy in response to changes in external and internal factors in the development of the agrosphere.
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3. Nedosekin A.O. (2002) Prosteyshaya otsenka riska investitsionnogo proyekta. Sovremennyye aspekty ekonomiki [The sim-plest risk assessment of an investment project]. Modern aspects of the economy. No. 11.
4. Lagodiienko V.V. (2013) Realization of investment support of innovative activity in the food industry [Realization of investment protection of innovative activities in a restaurant] Business Navigator: a research journal of the International University of Business and Law. Kherson, 2013. №2 (31). - pp. 178-183.
5. Bondarenko S., Lagodiienko V., Sedikova I., Kalaman O. (2018) Application of project analysis sof tware in project management in the pre-investment phase. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, Vol. 9, Issue 13, pp. 676–684. | agronomy |
https://oiroegbu.com/2020/06/13/orie-market-day/ | 2022-12-09T18:53:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711475.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20221209181231-20221209211231-00413.warc.gz | 0.955752 | 247 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__252772578 | en | It’s Orie day here. Orie is a big market day in Isuikwuato. Everybody will be heading to the market to trade. People from different places buy and sell here. I walk through the quiet hills to get some fresh air and pick some flowers.
Thankfully I have the quiet road to myself. I also have imagined poems for these majestic hills and diverse flora. There’s a deep pond close by, it gave a sweet smell of dry clay mixed with water. I will pass. I am not a fan of ponds.
I have noticed new farms. I have seen several farmers till their fertile land. I helped tie up yams and process cassava. These past few days I have only eaten fresh vegetable and fruits grown here. I will seldom see fresh food in town.
This is one of the hills sheltering Umukwu Amune, Ovim. There are more just around the bend. This explains why it’s cold all morning and night. During noon time, the sun is hot. As I write, I sit under thick foliage to listen to different birds and draft down poems. Indeed nothing compares to quiet places. Stay tuned for more poems. | agronomy |
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