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https://humaniterre.net/en/senegal-develops-a-local-variety-of-wheat/ | 2024-02-21T15:17:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473518.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221134259-20240221164259-00554.warc.gz | 0.949242 | 361 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__159442602 | en | Agricultural researchers in Senegal have begun harvesting an experimental crop of local wheat, adapted to the country’s climatic conditions, the latest stage in a project begun several years ago to reduce dependence on imports.
The second most consumed cereal after rice, wheat is an important part of the diet in this bread-loving West African country. But Senegal, like many of its neighbors, is entirely dependent on foreign imports: it imports 800,000 tonnes of cereals a year.
In principle, its tropical climate is unsuitable for growing wheat, but acclimatization trials are underway.
Since the end of last week, researchers from the Institut sénégalais de recherche agricole (ISRA) have been harvesting four varieties of wheat from an experimental plot in Sangalkam, 35 km from Dakar.
Three of the varieties come from Egypt, while a fourth was developed by the Institute, which has tested hundreds of wheat varieties, Amadou Tidiane Sall, one of the Institute’s researchers, told AFP.
Agriculture Minister Aly Ngouille Ndiaye visited the plot earlier this month. He said he had requested Egyptian seeds during a visit to the North African country for the United Nations climate conference (COP27) in November.
“We have great potential,” said the Minister during his visit. He acknowledged, however, that the lack of water to irrigate crops was a major challenge.
Amadou Gaye, president of Senegal’s National Federation of Bakers, which represents some 2,500 bakeries in the country, told AFP that he would prefer resources to be devoted to the production of local cereals such as millet, corn or sorghum. | agronomy |
http://jheswebsite.com/archive/jeg%202012.html | 2017-11-23T03:42:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934806720.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20171123031247-20171123051247-00600.warc.gz | 0.842628 | 1,244 | CC-MAIN-2017-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__132196836 | en | COPYRIGHT © | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Erwin H. Karel & Yves Segers (Guest editors)
Landbouw en milieu
Erwin H. Karel & Yves Segers
Inleiding bij een themanummer, landbouw en milieu in de Lage Landen
(Introduction: agriculture and environment in the Low Countries)
Pieter De Graef & Tim Soens
Boer en burger ecologisch verenigd? Een micro-perspectief op het gebruik van stedelijk afval als meststof in de vroegmoderne Vlaamse landbouw
(Cultivator and citizen environmentally united?: a micro-perspective on the use of urban waste as fertilizer in premodern Flemish agriculture).
The shortage of fertilizer can be considered one of the greatest limitations to agriculture in the pre-modern era. In this regard, early modern agronomists and contemporary historians have observed that in addition to the meticulous collection of on-farm manures, a supplementary solution also arose in Flemish husbandry – the application of urban manure and industrial waste. This not only meant more nutrients for agriculture but also offered a solution to another environmental problem – that of urban waste removal. This contribution undertakes a historiographical analysis to determine whether small-hold Flemish farmers were able to obtain sufficient amounts of urban manure or whether large-scale farmers benefited most from the waste trade. The paper offers new research perspectives through a local case study.
Henk van Zon
Cradle to cradle in het verleden: agrarisch hergebruik van stedelijk vuilnis in Nederland en omringende landen, 1800-2000
(Cradle to cradle in the past: agricultural reuse of urban refuse in the Netherlands and neighbouring countries).
Recycling has become popular once again in the past decade. However, waste products have been used as raw material in production processes for centuries. This article focuses on the use of urban waste material in agriculture during the nineteenth century. During this period, researchers (among them the ‘hygienists’) and officials developed various ideas about the reuse of solid and fluid waste. This article demonstrates how such waste was used as a raw material in the production of manure. The focus will be on the city of Groningen in the sixteenth century, where urban waste was used in the cultivation of former peatlands in the province.
Hanne De Winter en Yves Segers
Oorlog als motor van vernieuwing.Het bodemvruchtbaarheidsonderzoek en de bemestingsadvisering in België, jaren 1930-1945
(War as a stimulator of modernization: soil fertility research and manure advice in Belgium, 1930-1945).
The use of chemical fertilizers grew rapidly from the end of the nineteenthcentury. Government, farmers’ unions and industry all used representatives to promote the new fertilizers, but many farmers distrusted these new products. Hoping to find an answer to the economic crisis of the 1930s, the Belgian government began stimulating research into the more efficient use of land, in due course subsidizing soil research work undertaken at the Bodemkundig Station in Leuven, founded in 1941. After 1945, the need for advice on manure from this institute grew rapidly. The article demonstrates the importance of this development for the Belgian agricultural sector.
Jens van de Maele
De resonantie van een stille lente. Nederlandse en Vlaamse persstemmen over Rachel Carsons Silent Spring (1962-1963)
(The resonance of Silent Spring: an inquiry into the reception of Rachel Carson’s bestseller in the Netherlands and Flanders).
This article analyses the reception of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring (1962) in Dutch and Flemish popular periodicals. To date it has been commonlyassumed that the journalistic reception of Silent Spring in the Low Countries was largely favourable, thus similar to its reception in the United States.This assumption is examined here for the first time and it becomes clear that not all Dutch reviewers greeted Silent Spring with praise. Some were even highly critical of Carson’s attack on the prevailing faith in technological progress. In Flanders, the topic of pesticide use was linked to a controversy concerning the practice of fowling, which – like DDT – had a negative
impact on the wild bird population. It was also linked to side effects related to other chemicals such as medicines and additives.
Henny J. van der Windt
Natuurbescherming en landbouw in Nederland 1880-2010, tussen wetenschap en overheid
(Nature conservation and agriculture in the Netherlands 1880-2010: between science and government policy).
The Netherlands ranks among the countries in the world with the highest agricultural production. During the twentieth century, its landscape, the natural habitat and the environment all changed dramatically as a result of the intensification, scaling up and industrialization of agriculture. At the same time, nature conservation organizations also grew significantly, with about fifteen percent of the Dutch population becoming members of a conservation or environmental organization and about ten percent of the area of the Netherlands designated as nature reserve. This paper reveals how developments in science and government policy strongly influenced the position and strategy of nature conservationists. During the past century, a relatively stable complex of science, practice and policy was developed. As a side effect of the close and long-term cooperation between science, policy and practice, certain areas and themes came to be seen as more important than others, such as a strong focus on vegetation science, political and ecological organs such as the National Ecological Network, and the issue of human-made semi-nature. In times of crisis, however, this cooperation faced challenge. | agronomy |
http://thehungrygoddess.com/2014/03/hgeats-essentials-how-to-buy-and-cook-with-basil/ | 2018-11-18T04:44:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039743963.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20181118031826-20181118053826-00365.warc.gz | 0.93428 | 846 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__106226684 | en | Basil is called the King of Herbs and like a true royal, Basil has a rich history and as many varieties as the loyal subjects of an emperor. This exotic herb is popular all over the world and has now become a regular ingredient in every day dishes.
In Greece, the word basil means “king” and its power includes healing. The Italians regard it as a symbol of love and in India it is an emblem for hospitality. Basil’s diversity and ability to blend with other herbs to complement a range of dishes make it an herb of choice in kitchens internationally.
Season – summer
How to Buy Basil
Basil comes in an array of sizes, flavors and colors. Even the basic green basil variety can have a different taste. Despite the fact that this culinary herb grows best in sunny weather, it can be found fresh, dried or preserved in oil all year round.
In the produce aisle, look for unwilted leaves with vibrant purples and deep green color. Fresh Basil is best purchased just before you are ready to use it in your recipe as it will only last 2-3 days in the refrigerator. Basil is a great option to grow your own and pinch the intoxicating leaves as you need them.
Varieties of Basil:
– Italian Sweet Basil – Of all the members of the family, this medium-dark green variety is bigger than most. It has a sweet clover flavor that you will taste in many Italian dishes. Hands down, Italian Sweet Basil wears the crown in dishes like Pesto or Basil Fettuccine. Serve your favorite basil enhanced recipes with a hearty Italian or French bread and a glass of table wine.
– African Blue Lemon Basil is one of the lesser known varieties that blends well with parsley, chives and dill. Its very distinct lemon taste adds a fresh zing to teas and chicken dishes.
– Purple Basil is highly aromatic with notes of mint and even clove. Perfect to scent your grains and add gorgeous color to your dishes.
– Mexican Basil, also called Cinnamon Basil is a garden décor favorite with dark green leaves and lavender flowers. As the name implies, it has the scent and flavor of cinnamon. It enhances the palate for pumpkin and sweet potatoes but the favored use is in Mediterranean soups, sauces and salads.
– Siam Queen Thai Basil has a spicy, anise-licorice aroma and flavor. This award winning variety has purple on the reverse leaves and stems with pink blossoms. It heightens the flavor of Thai curry dishes and Vietnamese soups made with rice, noodles and sprouts.
Tips for Cooking with Basil
- Basil has a delicious affinity for berries – get creative with basil and strawberries or raspberries and other fruit syrups.
- Pairings that are perfect for Basil: Cheese, Eggs, Garlic, Tomatoes, Pasta, Olive Oil, Sauces
- The flavor of Basil is very fresh and alive – add it at the end of cooking to open up your dishes.
- Basil is the base for PESTO!
Hungry Goddess says:
Even with my black thumb, I have been able to sustain basil plants. The heady, sweet aroma fills the kitchen and there is nothing like a fresh basil leaf just pinched from a live plant!
Hungry Goddess Recipes with Basil
Where to Buy – Hungry Goddess Approved
Basil is fairly common and easy to find at local markets and grocery stores. A bonus is when you can get a bunch at the Farmers Market and the aroma fills the kitchen! Buy this fresh, fresh, fresh and it is usually found for a good price, especially in summer.
Pounding fragrant things — particularly garlic, basil, parsley — is a tremendous antidote to depression. But it applies also to juniper berries, coriander seeds and the grilled fruits of the chilli pepper. Pounding these things produces an alteration in one’s being — from sighing with fatigue to inhaling with pleasure. The cheering effects of herbs and alliums cannot be too often reiterated.
Patience Gray – Cookery Author | agronomy |
https://rmcruise.com/11544-realistic-thinking-about-horticulture-that-may-have-a-optimistic-effect-on-cognitive-wellness-35/ | 2023-05-30T07:27:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224645417.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20230530063958-20230530093958-00266.warc.gz | 0.952385 | 989 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__9009416 | en | Gardening has a lot of benefits. It may help to accentuate your residence, de-stress you a fastpaced life style, and boost the quality of lifestyle. Growing plants can be an effective way to economize. Landscaping is usually a stress-free and pleasurable activity. Truly the only complicated issue about growing plants gets started off. For anybody who is intent on gardening and also have a lot of landscaping expertise or awareness, horticulture is often an fantastic way to save cash.
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When landscaping, it is essential to know your crops, understand what they desire, and be sure you have all the equipment you will need. Landscaping is often a exciting pastime that lets you invest some time out of doors without having to be in confinement. Landscaping can also help reduce your stress levels, strengthen your physical health, improve your emotional health and fitness, and give you a lower possibility for sickness and disorder. Landscaping is a wonderful passion that can be enjoyed by children and adults as well. Garden can even be a valuable useful resource for endorsing awareness of preservation.
There are many different varieties of garden. One of the more widespread varieties is windowpane landscaping that involves growing plants and flowers right on the windowsill. Another popular kind is pot garden which happens to be expanding flowers in storage units like baskets, terracotta planters, and other storage containers. There are numerous types of plants and flowers that could be cultivated successfully in compartment growing plants which include however, not restricted to: , and veggies.herbal plants and grasses Each compartment and windows gardening will give the gardener with the opportunity learn about the diverse attributes of vegetation and the way best to look after them.
Window landscaping provides the gardener using an option for more information about the numerous elements of fresh flowers contributing to plant vitamins and minerals. If you find gardening unwinding and satisfying, garden is usually helpful for either you and the family members, specifically. Growing plants delivers a sense of fulfillment if you notice your roses prosper and get completely created beginnings.
Harvesting can be very fulfilling, and the main advantages of farming stretch out to horticulture. Harvesting can present you with meal along with other supplies, like fertilizer. A tiny plot of property will usually need to have less than half on the meal item necessary to satisfy a typical group of three. Farming, in contrast to gardening, is not going to demand a lot of customized gear or resources and can be performed by just about anyone.
The main advantages of gardening significantly overshadow the down sides. However, in regards to deciding on somewhere between garden and farming, the choice becomes difficult. Harvesting is the process of producing and looking after an actual framework where crops is often expanded, although growing plants is the skill of rising healthy and balanced vegetation in the natural garden soil ecosystem. So that you can provide advantageous problems for those plant life, harvesting frequently calls for top soil manipulation. Gardening can be viewed as to get an art in relation to constructing and growing your backyard, and a significant part of landscaping is definitely the learning of how to tend to the garden. The gardener is presented to select and use the perfect developing mediums, which resources the perfect nourishment for that crops.
Companion growing is an additional essential idea behind growing plants. Partner growing may be the growing of flowers that are acknowledged to be well suited with one another. As an example, the place known as sage is a superb associate to the majority of the much larger yearly vegetation, as well as zinnias and red roses. This way, a gardener can create a mutually effective relationship by finding vegetation that are acknowledged to enhance each other.
Gardening and area landscaping is both equally essential to the psychological health and fitness of those that get involved in them. Landscaping enables participants to generate an retreat of tranquility where by they will break free coming from the stresses of daily life. The flowers within a back garden deliver tone, splendor and security and diet to your garden enthusiast. Horticulture also makes it possible for individuals to invest quality time with each other and build bonds which could keep going for a lifetime. Growing plants can encourage a sense of self-truly worth, boosts digestive system and circulation, provides exercise, and can alleviate strain. As a result, the routines and views around garden can have constructive mental health and wellbeing benefits.
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http://www.texashighways.com/blog/item/7497-2014-peach-harvest-in-full-effect | 2017-03-28T06:21:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218189680.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212949-00224-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.942548 | 343 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__317507240 | en | Unlike last year when many Texas peach orchards struggled to survive the unusual, late-season freeze, recent rains have proven that this year’s Texas Hill Country peaches are going full throttle.
Peaches are perfect for a grab-and-go snack, but they're also a great addition to delicious meal planning. Try these sweet and savory recipes:
Producing 40 percent of all peaches in the State of Texas and with Fredericksburg as the county seat, Gillespie is the largest peach-producing county in Texas, providing an unforgettable peach experience where guests can pick their own seasoned peaches at area orchards.
The different types of peaches include fresh freestone peaches, whose flesh tenderly separates from the pit and are now offered at the local farm stands and markets. Among the 12 varieties of peaches produced in Fredericksburg, those that are currently harvesting or about to start include Cary Mac, Majestic, Red Globe and Loring.
Depending on the variety, peach season typically runs mid-May through early August. So while it’s peaking through the end of July, take a drive to Peach Central and sample juicy, tree-ripened peaches in the Fredericksburg and Stonewall area on orchard tours, at fruit stands as well as local Farmers’ Markets! We guarantee you’ll have a peachy time.
If you're not in the Gillespie County area and still want the opportunity to PYO peaches at Texas' U-Pick orchards, try Red River Peach Orchard in Gainesville, Fruits and Such Orchard in Dickinson, or Fall Creek Farms in Granbury. | agronomy |
https://www.maxiyield.co.za/chemistry/ | 2021-01-15T21:04:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703496947.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20210115194851-20210115224851-00542.warc.gz | 0.873979 | 1,106 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__131165401 | en | The plant’s main job is to photosynthesize, creating sugar. A plant with increased sugar levels will result in increased energy but also increased nutrition and nutrient density for the consumer. Nutrient density should be the chief goal in the production of food.
All minerals found on the periodic chart have unique characteristics or personalities. These characteristics are found in all environments and don’t change from the soil to the plant to the animal. For example, if an electrolyte mineral causes water retention in the human body, it will also retain water in the plants and the soil as well.
Minerals needed for plant growth and production:
Calcium is seen as the backbone, the mediator, the mentor, the organizer. All minerals in the soil should balance to the quantity of water-soluble or “available” calcium in the soil. Generally, calcium is believed to play the following roles:
- Improves soil structure “by enabling flocculation of the soil particles.”
- Is the tour guide and mediator of all minerals.
- The stimulated growth of soil microbes.
- Mobilization of nutrients into the plant.
- Increased nitrogen utilization and protein content.
- Increased root growth, leaf growth, cell wall building and cell division.
- Increased sugar content in the plant.
- Promotes enzyme functions.
- Enhances overall plant health resulting in higher quality grain or fruit.
Phosphorous is the workhorse in the soil. All minerals other than Nitrogen should enter the plant in the phosphate form. In cooperation with Calcium, photosynthesis is increased and the production of sugar is greater.
Phosphorus is found in several forms in the soil, i.e.: P1, P2, and P204. P204 is the organic state that is stable in the soil and available to the plants. All other forms of phosphorous require metabolic changes before the plant is able to utilize it.
Characteristics of Phosphate include:
- More vigorous and rapid growth.
- Early root development.
- Better development and quality of grain.
- Hastened maturity.
- Increased nitrogen uptake.
- Increased mineral content.
- Higher BRIX readings in plant sap.
- Promotes energy release in cells, cell division, and enlargement, photosynthesis.
- Contained in the cell DNA.
The following three minerals are needed in plant growth,
but likely not in the amounts often recommended:
All three are considered electrolyte minerals that, along with other functions in the plant, will draw and hold water.
Potassium is an anionic mineral like Calcium, but the use of large amounts of potassium for anionic energy will result in a large vegetative plant, but will likely not produce exceptional levels of sugar due to the increased water held by the excess potassium. Excess magnesium levels in the soil will cause complications with structure and hydration. Excess amounts of sulfur will tie up available calcium.
- Key element in chlorophyll.
- Increased protein production, enzyme production and energy released in cells.
- Aids in phosphorous uptake, oil formation and starch translocation.
- Very important in the process of photosynthesis, however is not needed in great quantities in the soil.
- Excess quantities can cause soil compaction and loss of aeration.
- Regulates plant processes.
- Better stalk strength and lodging resistance.
- Adjusts water balance in the plant.
- Increased protein and carbohydrate production.
- Better sugar translocation.
- Enhanced enzyme function and cell division.
- Improved winter hardiness.
- Needed for the synthesis of protein and oils.
- Needed for the metabolism of nitrogen.
Characteristics of the Elements
Oxygen Nitrogen – 78% of the air we breathe Carbon
Oxygen is the needed mineral in the soil for the aeration and survival of the aerobic micro-organisms.
Nitrogen – 78% of the air we breathe
Copper – mineral of elasticity
- Plays a role in the nitrogen metabolism.
- Plays a role in disease suppression.
- Required for photosynthesis.
- Needed for normal leaf growth and increased stalk strength and elasticity.
- Required for enzyme functions.
- Contributes to test weights.
- Hastens maturity.
- Chlorophyll formation.
- Regulates plant growth.
- Overuse may cause weed problems.
- Components of cell walls, produces stronger and tougher cell walls.
- Osmotic and ionic balance in plants (water movement).
- Involved in the enzyme that reduces nitrates to ammonia.
- Nitrogen fixing bacteria may also require it.
- Involved in Osmosis.
- Involved in the activity for photosynthesis, respirations, and nitrogen metabolism.
- Involved in the germination of seeds and determination of yield.
- Required for nitrogen fixation.
- Necessary for many enzyme functions.
- Catalyst for the synthesis of chlorophyll.
- Needed by nitrogen fixing bacteria.
- Produces a thicker leaf.
- Necessary for cell wall formation.
- Membrane integrity.
- Translocation of sugar.
- 16 other functions including flowering, pollen germination, cell division, etc. | agronomy |
https://www.bestconsumerreviews.com/weed-control-reviews/ | 2022-01-21T13:24:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320303385.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20220121131830-20220121161830-00706.warc.gz | 0.947066 | 1,405 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__234544878 | en | Weed Control Reviews
When it comes to the maintenance of your garden or yard, weeds and pests will be something of an ongoing battle for you. The good news is there are a number of ways you can fight the persistent growth of weeds. There are a number of weed control products in the market today that offer effective and efficient solutions. Weed killers are also known as herbicides, which are chemical formulations that are designed to inhibit the growth or kill plants. When it comes to choosing the best product on the market, your choice will primarily depend on the type of weeds you plan to eliminate. This is because weed control solutions have different effects. But no matter what type of weed control product you plan to purchase, you need to keep in mind that you are required to protect yourself from unexpected exposure. Wear long sleeve shirts, work gloves, safety goggles along with long pants as well as covered shoes.
Weed Control Buying Guide
Keeping weeds at bay in your garden and lawn can seem like a never ending process. There are mass numbers of products that promise to banish weeds and make lawn and garden maintenance easier. The trick is finding the right weed control products that actually work for the type of weeds that you are trying to conquer. Trial and error can be an expensive proposition. We’ve prepared a guide to help take the guess work out of weed control. By following a few simple tips and using the information contained in this guide, you’ll discover which weed control products will help you to more easily win the war against weeds.
Different Types of Weed Control Products
Weed killers are also known as herbicides. The specific type that you will need depends upon which kinds of weeds you hope to get rid of. Herbicides have a variety of different effects. Some are designed to kill weeds at the germination stage while others are formulated for plants that have already sprouted. Here is a description of the different types of herbicides and how they work.
These herbicides kill weeds at the germination stage. They are useful in preventing annual weeds from coming back in the spring. Weeds that live their life cycle in one year and reproduce strictly by seeds are easy to eradicate with the pre-emergence variety. This type of herbicide works best when applied to the soil between two and three weeks prior to the expected germination in the spring.
Post-emergence herbicides are the best choice for weeds that have already emerged from the soil and are seen. This weed killer is applied directly on the leaves of weeds. Some herbicides include a formulation of both pre and post emergence herbicides to not only kill weeds as they germinate, but also those which are above the ground.
Selective herbicides are used when there is a need to get rid of weeds that are growing among plants that you want to keep. This type of herbicide is used in lawns, gardens and crop environments because it will kill weeds without harming any useful plants in the area.
This type of herbicide generally kills all of the plants in the area in which it is applied. If you have areas that need to have all vegetation removed, non-selective herbicides are the best choice. While this can be a tremendously beneficial agent for weed control, the down side is that if this particular herbicide drifts to useful or valuable plants, they will most likely sustain damage.
Persistent and Non-Persistent Herbicides
Non-persistent herbicides break down soon after the application, so they will not necessarily prevent future weed growth and will undoubtedly need re-applications as new weeds emerge.
The pros of non-persistent herbicides are that they quickly leave the area suitable for replanting, the cons are that if this is an area that you want to be plant free, constant re-application will be necessary as there is a lack of permanence in the effectiveness of the herbicide.
Persistent herbicides prevent re-growth of weeds for extended periods of time. Most commonly non-selective herbicides are persistent. Using a persistent herbicide can render the ground incapable of sustaining any type of plant growth for a specific period of time. This can be both pro and con. If you decide that you’d like to use the ground at a later time for plant growth, there will be a waiting period, depending upon the type of persistent weed control product that is used.
Contact Herbicides kill on contact while translocated herbicides are absorbed and passed through the entire system of the plants and systematically kill them. Translocated herbicides work best for grasses with spreading roots that are tough to kill, such as crabgrass and quack grass. Contact herbicides are the most useful for getting rid of annual weeds.
Features of Herbicides
Herbicides come in two forms including liquid or granules. The granules are sprinkled or broadcast near the weeds to be eliminated and the liquid is placed in either a spray tank or a spray bottle for application to weeds.
Preparing to Shop for Weed Control Products
Determine the types of weeds that you want to get rid of and their location in proximity to plants that you wish to preserve. It is important to establish this as it will point to the specific type of weed killer that will provide you with the best results. For example, you won’t want to use a persistent weed killer in a garden full of vegetables or flowers that you want to maintain. It would wipe them all out. Instead, a week killer that targets only the weeds and leaves other plants is the best choice.
What to Look for in Weed Control Products
Look for herbicides that will have the effect that help you to reach your goals. If you want to preserve the plants that are in among the weeds, then a formulation that is selective and will only kill the specific weeds to hope to eliminate is in order. Match the effect of the product to solve your particular weed control problem.
With the sea of weed control products on the market, it can be difficult to know where to begin. When you understand how the specific kinds of herbicides work and the different effects that they will have on plants, you will gain a better sense of which type(s) that you will need to purchase in order to remove the plants that you wish to be gone, but still preserve the health of useful plants. You are now prepared to begin your search with the confidence that you know what you are looking for and how it will work for you. As with any chemicals, it is important to remember to implement the recommended safety measures when applying these substances to the treatment areas and additionally when placing them in storage or discarding as trash. Herbicides can be hazardous and following manufacturer instructions will help you to avoid problems. | agronomy |
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The finest product with a bright-clean green color and a refreshing umami unique to Saemidori varieties and organic.
Difficult to cultivate and manufacture, it is called The King of Japanese tea.
You can enjoy a drop of sweet dew that has been slowly exuded with its rich umami by pouring a small amount of cold water that has been cooled.
After decocting, you can enjoy the tea leaves with ponzu sauce.
Shaded from the sun for three weeks before its spring harvest.
Elegant & refreshing unique Umami. Lingering melon aroma.
Champion holder of Japan’s 56th National Tea Tasting competition | agronomy |
http://www.windyhillfarm.ca/ | 2013-12-11T02:40:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386164029436/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204133349-00095-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.953177 | 190 | CC-MAIN-2013-48 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__158716755 | en | Thank you for visiting our web site. Windy Hill Farm is owned by Will Pedersen and Alyson Chisholm. We produce organic fruits and vegetables and keep a small herd of dairy goats on our 45 acre farm in McKees Mills, New Brunswick. We are offering a CSA box program starting in June. We also sell our certified organic produce at the Dieppe Farmers Market on Saturdays as part of the co-op, Coin Bio/Organic Corner.
We have big plans for the upcoming growing season, these include: bringing honeybees onto our farm, adding another high tunnel for tomato and pepper production, adding another two beds of strawberries and planting some fruit and nut trees. We believe in producing as much of our own food as possible and providing great tasting food to our neighbors in southeastern New Brunswick. Please browse the other sections of our web site and contact us if you would like to be included in our CSA program. | agronomy |
https://presbyterianmissions.org/2015/06/26/quarterly-prayer-letter-from-the-pines-2/ | 2020-07-06T22:37:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655890566.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20200706222442-20200707012442-00064.warc.gz | 0.972097 | 768 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__183730993 | en | Dear PMU Partner in the Gospel,
Greetings in the name of our blessed Savior. As I write, I’m finding myself thinking fondly of the many friends around the country and the world who pray for us here in Idaho. Your frequent correspondence encourages us; your faithful gifts sustain us; your fellowship when we are able to meet face-to-face refreshes us. And your prayers — your prayers accomplish the most of all as the Lord graciously answers them on our behalf.
The first cutting of the alfalfa fields around our home has just concluded, and now the farmers will look for good weather and fast growth to get in a second cutting in early Fall. Everyone with livestock around depends on the results of both cuttings, but the preferred feed is the second cutting. This is because there are less stalks (which have less nutritional value) in it. The first harvest had more time to grow, but it couldn’t be cut because of the weather. Therefore the plants are taller. The plants cut in the second harvest are not as tall, so the bales are mostly the leaves and blossoms. While there are usually fewer bales taken, it’s prime stuff, and the animals love it all winter long.
“But those later harvests, building upon the good foundation of the first, produce amazing results in people’s lives…”
When I think of planting the church here in Idaho, much like other church plants I’ve been a part of, I see a parallel to the alfalfa harvest. At the beginning, there can be dramatic growth, and there is much good accomplished, and many lives impacted. The blessings are many, and naturally there are challenges, too. Because a church plant is something new, people get excited and things seem to happen, often in a big way. It’s an essential step in the process, and a big part of the foundation for future work. Then come times of quiet, when nothing much seems to happen. But it is during those quieter times that the Lord is building up a new harvest of souls and growth. Usually, the second (or third, or fourth!) harvest is not as apparently dramatic as the first: after all, it’s not new anymore! But those later harvests, building upon the good foundation of the first, produce amazing results in people’s lives, even though it might not be as obvious. And, the later harvests are also a bit smaller many times, but the quality is wonderful.
I’ve seen this pattern many times. It has been working out that way here in Idaho, too. We began with a great group of people, and were able by God’s grace to build a testimony rapidly in the area that has been a blessing. Now, the people that are coming and staying are proving to be a wonderful “second harvest,” so to speak, that is more encouraging than I can express. Some important milestones have been reached this Spring, too, including my being called as the permanent pastor here and being able to discontinue our PMU church planting support funds. I’m excited to see what happens in the future with more harvests to come! By God’s grace, the quality will just keep going up, providing a testimony to the life saving and live sustaining gospel of Jesus Christ through the winters that always come in a fallen world.
You have been a part of this by your prayers and support in so many ways. God bless you! We thank you with all the gratitude we can muster (and that’s a lot!) for your faithfulness and partnership.
For the Kingdom, | agronomy |
http://devaganagritech.com/about-us/ | 2021-04-23T10:47:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618039617701.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20210423101141-20210423131141-00223.warc.gz | 0.929815 | 263 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__124696090 | en | Six years ago, we the Devagan Agri Tech Company got established as a supplier and trader Of agriculture and then we gradually established ourself as one among the leading manufacturer
in the country, for various innovative and eco-friendly herbal pesticide, organic Products, plant growth
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https://www.aris.kg/index.php?option=com_tenders&view=tender&id=552&Itemid=166&lang=en | 2024-04-18T19:27:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817239.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418191007-20240418221007-00805.warc.gz | 0.946612 | 156 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__64144283 | en | Implemented massive construction and upgraded infrastructure, ensuring sustainable development of water supply, agriculture and social areas.
Launched 30 samples of modern agricultural technologies, which improving production efficiency.
We have launched twenty innovative initiatives aimed at optimizing the use of water resources, which contribute to a more efficient and sustainable approach to managing water supply.
Through the introduction of new pumping stations, we were able to provide a stable water supply for 30% of the population. This is an important step in improving the reliability of water supply and improving the quality of life of citizens.
In 2022, our organization has done significant work in the field of energy efficiency. Innovative projects have been developed and implemented that have resulted in a 40% reduction in energy consumption, promoting sustainable development and environmental responsibility. | agronomy |
https://www.drhauschka.com/plant-glossary/red-clover/ | 2024-04-13T22:40:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00488.warc.gz | 0.957165 | 1,287 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__48850544 | en | Synonyms: Cowgrass, purple clover, trefoil
Scientific Name: Trifolium pratense L.
Family: Fabaceae (Pea family)
Flavonoids, phytoestrogens (isoflavones) including genistein, daidzein, biochanin A and formononetin, essential oils and tannins.
The round, red-white porcupine heads of red clover peer from almost every meadow from May to September. Clover stems can grow to 20/50 cm long and are often tinged red. They grow from a short rootstock, carpeting the ground. The elongated trifoliate (having three leaflets) clover leaves have a characteristic lighter patch in the middle. The stems, like the leaves, are covered with whitish hairs. Numerous elongated florets gather in flower heads which are visited and pollinated only by long-tongued bumblebees. These love red clover blossoms, which are rich in nectar and an abundant source of honey.
Like all members of the Fabaceae family, red clover lives in a symbiotic relationship with root nodule bacteria (Rhizobiaceae) to maximize its supply of nitrogen. Nitrogen is essential for the construction of proteins and DNA. It must, however, be available in its bound form, as nitrate or uric acid for example; otherwise few living organisms are able to process it. Only a limited amount of nitrogen is normally available in this form. But through the symbiosis with the root nodule bacteria are able to bind otherwise useless elementary nitrogen and make it available to themselves and the red clover. “You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours” – a true symbiosis.
The genus name Trifolium, or trefoil, comes from the Latin tres, tria = three, and folium = leaf. It describes the three-part clover leaf. The species name pratense also comes from Latin (from pratum = meadow), and indicates the habitat of red clover. Protein-rich red clover is the most important animal fodder plant for the agricultural industry. Red clover is so vigorous and prolific that it can easily withstand being cut several times a year. Thus it provides a continuous supply of high-quality fodder for cattle, and indeed provides humans with a generous supply of protein via cow's milk. Through its symbiosis with the root nodule bacteria, clover simultaneously enriches the ground in which it grows with nitrogen compounds. This is known as 'green manuring'. Our earliest records of clover cultivation date from the 11th century. Hildegard von Bingen (c. 1098-1179) pointed out the health benefits of red clover in her Physica, as did her colleagues in 16th-century herbals.
To most of us, red clover is less familiar as fodder or as an herb. We associate it more with a lucky charm – the four-leaf clover which is especially connected with Celtic tradition. In this we are doubly mistaken. The four leaves are in fact one leaf divided into four parts. And secondly, the ‘lucky four-leaf clover’ commonly offered for purchase is in fact a sorrel (Oxalis tetraphylla), and not related to our ‘lucky’ clover at all.
Leaving aside that Eve is said to have taken a four-leaf clover with her as a souvenir of happier times when she was driven out of Paradise, this old belief dates back to Celtic times. For the Celts, clover dedicated to the goddesses was a symbol of happiness and a talisman against evil spirits. It could ward off spells and grant second sight. Flowering clover was supposed to reveal the footsteps of the Celtic goddess and for this alone was thought to confer blessings. The three-leaf clover has always symbolized the greatest mysteries: deities which always appeared as a trinity; a tripartite society of ordinary people, heroes and druids; and the druids themselves, who were divided into philosophers (the druids as such), bards (poet-singers) and ovates (shamans). The four-leaf clover, in contrast, symbolized perfect symmetry and was the embodiment of happiness. Whoever found it without looking was assured of happiness.
The Irish still honour the clover leaf today as their national emblem. The Shamrock – to give it its Irish Gaelic name – is worn by Irish people all over the world on March 17, St Patrick’s Day, the national day of Ireland. This tradition dates back to an episode in the life of St. Patrick (c. 389-461). During the Christianization of Ireland, he is supposed to have successfully explained the Trinity of Father, Son and Holy Spirit with the aid of a leaf of clover. In Ireland the ancient Celtic rites still have a role to play, for example at weddings, when the bride’s bouquet includes red clover as a symbol of devotion and fertility. Folklore includes countless tales of four-leaf clover protecting travellers from harm, bringing confusion to priests during their sermons, enabling the wearer to recognize witches or predicting imminent marriages. Indeed, to live ‘in clover’ means to live a life of ease and luxury.
What causes some clovers to bear four-part leaves has not been conclusively explained even to this day. It is probably due to a genetic mutation, possibly linked to environmental factors as triggers. Clover leaves have been found with even more divisions: they of course have their own different significances.
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We process red clover from certified organic cultivation. The mixture is left to mature for seven days in big earthenware vats. Every morning and evening, WALA employees stir the resulting essence vigorously, thus allowing light into the liquid, which is otherwise left in the dark--a rhythmic process that instills the essence with the polarities of Nature. Red clover essence is contained in: | agronomy |
https://www.ruskin.ac.uk/adult-course/new-short-courses/from-pot-to-plate-allotment-gardening/ | 2021-01-21T21:26:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703527850.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20210121194330-20210121224330-00443.warc.gz | 0.891227 | 459 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__39454518 | en | From Plot to Plate – Allotment Gardening
Discover how to grow delicious seasonal vegetables, flowers and herbs on a small plot on this practical course. Learn the basics of allotment gardening from seed sowing to harvesting, and take the skills home so you can get growing.
Purpose: Community Learning
Delivery: On Campus
Duration: 28 hours over 8 weeks, Fridays 1.00pm – 4.30pm
Next course: 23 April 2021
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Grow a variety of vegetables and herbs that can be harvested and eaten
- Identify 4-8 vegetable and herb varieties suitable for the scheme
- Design a growing plan
- Identify and carry out practical gardening skills (soil preparation, propagation, cultivation, tool use, maintenance and harvesting)
- Know how to attract beneficial wildlife for pollination and pest control
How will I be assessed?
During this course you will be assessed through:
- Quizzes and informal identification of plants, methods, tools etc.
- Observations and questioning
- Games and activities
- Garden diary/journal
What do I need?
Ideally you will have access to pen and paper.
All other resources and materials for this course will be provided. Written material will be available on google classroom.
This could lead onto one of the Horticulture and Sustainability courses available at Ruskin.
What will it cost me?
The cost for this course is £120. It is free if you are unemployed or earning less than £17,004 per annum.
To participate in this course you will need basic computer skills.
To enrol online please first select Sign in or Create an Account. This will open a separate window, where you can set up your Ruskin account. (By setting up a Ruskin account, you will be able to log in quickly and easily in future to apply for other Ruskin College courses.)
Once you have successfully created your account, please return to this page and select Enrol Now, where you will be able to complete your enrolment on the course.
Please call us on 01865 759600 or email [email protected]. | agronomy |
http://freshiesnm.weebly.com/produce.html | 2024-04-18T14:32:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00740.warc.gz | 0.957803 | 549 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__90264724 | en | Our produce is our number one priority. We put great care into the food we grow because we believe in feeding our children and community food which is not only healthy, but also certified organic.
From the third week in July through the first week in September five varieties of successively ripening peaches takes most of our time. We spend a month pruning during the winter and another month thinning the fruit after we have made it through frost season. We pull water from the Rio Grande to irrigate once a week during the heat of the summer. Truly a labor of love, our peaches will not disappoint.
We have three varieties of apples: Honeycrisp, Gala, and Golden Supreme. The trees are planted on dwarf root stock, making it easier to prune and harvest. The harvest begins in the first week of September and runs into October. All three varieties are early season and start falling off the trees if we don’t get to them fast enough. A fresh picked Honeycrisp is likely to knock your socks off. The perfect balance of sweet and tangy with a killer crunch. You may never think of apples the same.
There was a two hundred foot row of blackberries when we bought the farm. Unbelievably, they are thornless and quite easy to manage. The variety is called Triple Crown and we couldn’t recommend them enough. Large, delicious, juicy berries. They very often cause people to close their eyes and reminisce about their childhoods.
Oyster mushrooms are high in protein, antioxidants, phosphorus, folic acid, and complex B vitamins. They are showing positive effects on lowering cholesterol levels and preventing cancer. In order to preserve this nutrients we do not use herbicide, fungicide, or pesticide. Grown on oak, under the shady canopy of the Cottonwoods. Keep your mushrooms refrigerated in a paper bag until you are ready to enjoy them. They are a living food and will continue to grow. If you take them out of the refrigerator and they have grown white fuzz on the top of the caps, do not be alarmed. This is the mycelium continuing to grow and is completely edible. These mushrooms are best sautéed in butter and/or olive oil with shallots or garlic. Then you can add them to anything: an omelet, a pizza or your favorite pasta dish, a steak or soup. Be careful, they are so good you might eat them all out of the pan.
Freshies of New Mexico
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http://www.westchesterbikewalk.org/2018/how-you-can-develop-and-care-for-a-male-papaya-plant/ | 2019-03-18T17:43:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912201521.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20190318172016-20190318194016-00323.warc.gz | 0.960389 | 629 | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__21325588 | en | How You Can Develop And Care For A Male Papaya Plant
By admin on March 13, 2018
A perennial plant, male Papaya develops best in warm, as well as subtropical territories, which usually do not encounter cold temperature ranges and frost. The fruit of your male Papaya tree have a tendency to take numerous different kinds of forms. In spite of the shape they take, something that may be certain is simply because they will always be delightful, a great deal in order that you realize you are turning into totally hooked on them.Typically, developing a male Papaya tree, or any shrub in fact, has a tendency to arrive by natural means to a number of people. When you are one of these simple fortunate handful of that can expand this tree where you reside. Consequently, you have to operate as a result of the store and purchase some male Papaya seeds on your own.
Should you be thinking about increasing a plant, then read on for more information on how you can expand a male Papaya tree.Normally, these bushes are cultivated from plant seeds that are found within the fruit. Any male Papaya fresh fruits acquired or otherwise, will do the trick. You can scoop out of the seeds and use them.When sowing these seeds, devote greater than a couple of, to make sure germination. Be sure that the seeds acquire enough sunlight and, in a matter of a couple of weeks, it will be possible to find out small seedlings promising. Once these seedlings turn into completely fledged male Papaya trees, in five or six months, they will start to blossom.
The planting area in the tree is an extremely essential aspect to take into account. Set the plant in your backyard garden whereby it really is protected against the wind flow, along with the freezing weather. When figuring out how to increase male Papaya bushes, individuals tend to forget they need to have a great deal of sunlight.Nicely-emptied soil as well is important, considering that drenched conditions cannot be accepted by them.Seed products purchased from a male Papaya store may also help in connection with this and check my site https://thuocnamlenhan.com/hoa-du-du-duc.html
When contemplating increasing a male Papaya shrub, you will have to pay close attention to looking after the plant also. Finding out how to grow male Papaya trees is simply fifty percent the struggle; the other one half is dealing with how to care for them, and ensuring that they increase effectively.In order to ensure that this young plant life flourish inside the dirt, you need to put in a fertilizer, as soon as each and every 14 times. The more aged types demand less maintenance, with fertilizer being forced to be added in just monthly.A male Papaya shop, purchased or else, should assist satiate your longing for men Papayas, right up until scrumptious ones start expanding in your plant. Nonetheless, nothing at all will surpass the fairly sweet preference of the men Papayas that you have produced on your own. | agronomy |
https://anybodygym.co.uk/news/buckwheat/ | 2022-05-29T11:25:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662644142.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20220529103854-20220529133854-00279.warc.gz | 0.944181 | 663 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__62010 | en | Buckwheat is totally unrelated to wheat and is a gluten-free superfood that is inexpensive to buy and versatile to use! It is perfect for making porridge, granola, risotto or salads and the flour form is great to use for baking. Though it is usually thought of as a grain, buckwheat is actually the seed of a broadleaf plant related to rhubarb. While it is not a true grain, it is used like one in cooking, and it surpasses rice, wheat and corn on almost every measure of healthfulness including the fact that it ranks low on the glycemic scale.
Buckwheat has more protein than rice, wheat, millet or corn and is high in the essential amino acids lysine and arginine, in which major cereal crops are deficient. Its unique amino acid profile gives buckwheat the power to boost the protein value of beans and cereal grains eaten the same day. Yet, buckwheat contains no gluten—the source of protein in true grains—and is therefore safe for people with gluten allergy or celiac disease.
Buckwheat is sensitive to most chemicals so you can usually guarantee that very little tampering has been done in the growing process, and it is iron rich and also filled with many vitamins and minerals that will help to keep you healthy.
Buckwheat has been cultivated for at least 1,000 years in China, Korea and Japan, where it is often enjoyed in the form of buckwheat “soba” noodles—a form that’s become increasingly popular in the West as a healthy substitute for wheat pasta.
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 115g buckwheat
- 115g onion diced
- 225g mushrooms, chopped
- 140ml red wine
- 140ml vegetable stock
- 115g walnuts
- 225g spinach
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tbsp soya flour mixed with 2 tbsp water (acts as a binding agent)
- Salt and black pepper
- Preheat oven to 190°C
- Heat oil in a frying pan and sauté the buckwheat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking and burning. Then add onions and mushrooms and cook for a few more minutes, then pour in the wine and stock and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, adding more stock if necessary. Chop the walnuts finely. Wash and cook spinach in just the water left on the leaves for 6 minutes. Drain off any excess liquid from spinach and chop thoroughly.
- When buckwheat is cooked, remove pan from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in walnuts and spinach and mix in the herbs and mix well. Add soya flour mixture and mix in well, seasoning to taste. If baking, divide mixture into 6 burgers, grease a baking tray and place burgers on it carefully. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the tops are dark brown. Turn over carefully and repeat.
- Alternatively, use oil spray and fry gently in a non-stick frying pan for a minute or two each side. | agronomy |
https://pccte.org/horticulture-science-ii/ | 2022-11-29T13:45:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710698.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20221129132340-20221129162340-00191.warc.gz | 0.916255 | 521 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__161158977 | en | The science and art of producing edible fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, and ornamental plants; improving and commercializing them.
GRADE: 11 & 12 | DUAL CREDIT OPTION
Computer Tech Support
An on-site greenhouse will give you hands on experience in the areas of plant production, installation, marketing and management of landscape plants and products.
You will also learn how to use Pro Landscape, the latest CAD software program, to create landscape designs and enjoy extended field trips several times a month to explore all career areas and apply newly learned skills in landscape design and plant science.
Students can receive Core 40 and Technical Honors Diploma science credit for plant science in this program. Students enrolled in this course are also eligible for dual credits through Ivy Tech Community College.
- Purdue University
- Vincennes University
- Ivy Tech Community College
- Ball State University
- Indiana State University
- Joliet Junior College
- Landscape Architect
- Pesticide/Herbicide Applicator
- Irrigation Installer
- Greenhouse Attendant
- Nursery Attendant
- Garden Center Sales Person
MORGAN TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
Ms. Stoner is in her first year of teaching. She studied Agriculture at Purdue University with a BS in Agriculture Education and minors in Crop Science and Animal Science. She is passionate about using agriculture as a way to help students grow personally, academically, and professionally. She notes, “as we work towards learning and growth in my classroom – relationships, community, and teamwork are continually being cultivated in order to push us all towards a deeper understanding of the world around us.” She holds memberships in the: National Association of Agricultural Educators, Indiana Association of Agricultural Educators and serves on the Porter County Junior Fair Board. She did her student teaching at South Central High School where she earned the Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education – Outstanding Future Educator Award. She has completed internships with Sound Agriculture as a Field Intern and Cargill Animal Nutrition as a Retail Sales Intern. In her spare time she loves to run, hike, garden, and be outside, reading whilst in her hammock. | agronomy |
https://thegurugyan.com/what-is-locust-attack/gyaan/ | 2023-03-20T16:19:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296943484.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20230320144934-20230320174934-00456.warc.gz | 0.946677 | 550 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__134803190 | en | In English, the term “locust” is used for grasshopper species that change morphologically and behaviourally on crowding, forming swarms that develop from bands of immature stages called hoppers .
These insects are usually solitary, but under certain circumstances they become more abundant and change their behaviour and habits, becoming gregarious. It is a large, mainly tropical grasshopper with strong powers of flight.
Locusts are generally active from summer to the rainy season. They have a high capacity to multiply, form groups, migrate over relatively large distances (they can fly up to 150 km per day) and, if good rains fall and ecological conditions become favourable, rapidly reproduce and increase some 20-fold in three months.
Locust swarms devastate crops and cause major agricultural damage and human misery —famine and starvation. If infestations are not detected and controlled, devastating plagues can develop that often take several years and hundreds of millions of dollars to bring under control with severe consequences on food security and livelihoods.
Locust adults can eat their own weight of fresh vegetation per day. A very small swarm eats as much in one day as about 35,000 people, posing a devastating threat to crops and food security.
Locust Control measures include destroying egg masses laid by invading swarms, digging trenches to trap nymphs, using hopper-dozers (wheeled screens that cause locusts to fall into troughs containing water and kerosene), using insecticidal baits, and applying insecticides to both swarms and breeding grounds from aircraft.
FAO provides information on the general locust situation to the global community and gives timely warnings and forecasts to those countries in danger of invasion.
The FAO raised alarm over the locust outbreak in northeast Africa and Saudi Arabia in February, 2019.
The last major locust outbreak that was reported in Rajasthan was in the year 1993. Recently, in Gujarat, 2019.
India has a Locust Control and Research scheme that is being implemented through the Locust Warning Organisation.
LMO was established in 1939. It was amalgamated in 1946 with the Directorate of Plant Protection Quarantine and Storage (PPQS) of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, is responsible for monitoring, survey and control of Desert Locust in Scheduled Desert Areas mainly in the States of Rajasthan and Gujarat and partly in Punjab and Haryana.
Incursion of exotic locust swarms into India is prevented through organization of suitable control operation.
LWO keeps itself abreast with the prevailing locust situation at National and International level through monthly Desert Locust Bulletins of FAO. | agronomy |
http://heritageharvestfestival.com/ | 2013-05-26T05:40:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368706631378/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516121711-00051-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.881557 | 339 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__128711815 | en | Celebrate the harvest and the legacy of revolutionary gardener Thomas Jefferson at the 7th annual Heritage Harvest Festival at Monticello. Thomas Jefferson, America’s “First foodie,” championed vegetable cuisine, plant experimentation and sustainable agriculture.
Taste a bounty of heirloom fruits and vegetables and learn about organic gardening and seed-saving during this fun, affordable, family-friendly festival — unlike any other — held on the breathtaking West Lawn of Jefferson’s Monticello.
Pre-Festival Events, Friday, September, 6
9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
New! Mountaintop Tasting
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Grand Preview Dinner
Festival VIP Pass
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
on Monticello’s West Lawn
Saturday, September 7
9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Your general admission ticket includes:
- Workshops & lectures with dozens of experts.
- Heirloom vegetable and fruit tastings at the Tasting Tent
- Chef demonstrations from our booming local food scene
- Ongoing activities for the whole family at the Master Gardeners’ Roots & Shoots Tent
- The Seed Swap, with advice from expert seeds savers
- Heirloom plants displays from the Center for Historic Plants
- Demonstrations at the Vendor Marketplace
- And much more!
There will also be Premium Workshops & Lectures throughout the day, including Tours of the vegetable gardens, flower gardens, and grounds of Monticello. | agronomy |
https://www.laboitevam.com/en/product/the-freshness-box/ | 2023-02-01T06:37:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499911.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20230201045500-20230201075500-00787.warc.gz | 0.930252 | 716 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__170318017 | en | The boxes are composed on the farm according to the harvest of our varied fruits and vegetables, grown on seven hectares, according to the premises of sustainable agriculture, in all transparency, exclusively for our local community. To guarantee you fresh, healthy and quality produce, our vegetables are picked in the fields, cleaned or brushed, then chilled overnight in our specialized cold room. They are finally carefully packaged for delivery. All of our packaging are compostable or recyclable, even plastic wrap.
The content may vary from week to week depending on the harvest and the time of year. A medium sized fresh box typically contains over 15 pounds of farm fresh produce. However, you will normally find the following composition: a head of lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and zucchini, seasonal root vegetables, an assortment of herbs, sweet corn or various crucifers, an assortment of flowers edibles, seasonal fruits on occasion, seasonal vegetables such as peppers, leeks, fresh onions, squash, potatoes, garlic, ginger and more.
Your vegetables are placed very carefully to maximize and maintain their freshness on the way to you. Your products are arranged in insulated boxes, with a cold source and protective paper to ensure temperature, food and quality stability from the farm to your door. Satisfaction guaranteed! We are committed to delivering the highest quality of our products to you. Contact us if a glitch happened during transport, we will be happy to solve the problem. All of our packaging is compostable or recyclable, even the plastic wrap.
- The small fresh box is made up of a mix of fresh foods equivalent to 45 portions or 10lb.
- The medium box is made up of a mix of fresh foods equivalent to 90 servings or 20 lbs.
- The large fresh box is made up of a mix of fresh foods equivalent to 160 servings or 35lb.
- A portion according to Canada’s Food Guide is equivalent to 80 to 100g, or the size of a fist.
For better preservation of your fresh vegetables, check out our tips:
- Wash and wrap your leafy greens in a paper towel or kitchen towel before placing them in the refrigerator. You can also put your vegetables in specialized storage dishes to keep them in the refrigerator maximize their shelf life.
- Store squash, root vegetables and onions in a dark, cool and dry place.
- Store foods that could benefit from a few extra days of ripening, such as tomatoes or eggplants, at room temperature before placing them in the refrigerator.
- Freeze your vegetables so you don’t waste them if you can’t eat them in time. Most vegetables should be blanched before freezing.
Our team makes your life easier by offering you mulitples delivery options:
Delivery from Wednesday to Friday in front of your door without signature, within 24 to 48 hours depending on the time of your order.
Free on-farm collection
If you prefer to visit us to pick up your order, the farm opens its doors to you on:
- Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Friday from 1.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Free collection from one of our partners
Your order is collected during the opening hours indicated by the partner.
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From mid-May to mid-October 2022 | agronomy |
https://www.gihr.org/post/international-day-of-rural-women | 2024-03-03T00:16:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476137.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20240302215752-20240303005752-00074.warc.gz | 0.946467 | 405 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__187600543 | en | In recognition of the monumental role of rural women in development and transformational economic, social and environmental changes, the 15th of October was designated as International Day of Rural Women by the UN General Assembly, in accordance with its resolution 62/136 of the 18th of December 2007. Within that framework, the UN stressed on the critical role of rural women, including indigenous women, in improving food security and eradicating rural poverty.
Women represent a large proportion of the agricultural labor force, contributing immensely to agricultural production, food security and land management, as well as to building climate resilience. However, despite this fact, women remain subjected to discrimination in regards to land ownership, access to resources and participation in decision making bodies, subsequently exposing rural women and girls to multidimensional poverty.
Therefore, the celebration of International Day of Rural Women presents an opportunity to work towards dismantling structural inequalities and discriminatory practices and norms that hinder women’s active participation in rural areas, as well as ensuring equal access to resources and necessary public services including education and health care.
The unprecedented effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the existing global food insecurity and environmental crisis. According to a recent UN report (2020), 23.7 billion people did not have access to adequate food, pushing approximately 3.2 billion people into hunger.
As rural women and girls are consistently disproportionately affected by food insecurity, the theme of this year puts a spotlight on “Rural Women Cultivating Good For All.”
The Geneva Institute for Human Rights recognizes the catalytic impact of rural women in achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and stresses on the importance of supporting and encouraging the participation of rural women in policies and programmes affecting their lives. Therefore, the Institute urges governments to recognize and address the needs of rural women and subsequently prioritize improving their situation in national development plans and programs.
Furthermore, the Institute appeals to governments to ensure that the fundamental rights and freedoms of rural women are protected, including land ownership and equal access to credit. | agronomy |
http://www.lightshine.ae/insulating-blankets-covers/255-salisbury-stinger-covers-58-100sc.html | 2020-09-23T15:45:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400211096.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20200923144247-20200923174247-00661.warc.gz | 0.936766 | 116 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__157962056 | en | Stinger Covers protect against phase to phase and phase to ground wildlife contacts. These covers have been accepted by Rural Utilities Service (RUS).The stinger cover can be installed without disconnecting the lead wire from the bushing. Available in three diameters, it is easily cut in the field to the needed length. Stinger covers are track resistant and made from Ozone and UV resistant SALCOR.
- Austrilia: United States
- Unit of Measurement: Roll of 100 ft
- Box Quantity: 100 ft
- Case Quantity: 100 ft | agronomy |
https://observations-on-the-road.blogspot.com/2017/11/ | 2024-04-18T18:12:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817222.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418160034-20240418190034-00726.warc.gz | 0.980272 | 445 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__124976579 | en | We worked out of Drayton North Dakota, staying at the RV park they built for the workcampers there. Our piling site was about 11 miles away in Minnesota
The shift was 8pm to 8am and we ran the machines that piled sugar beets, lots and lots of sugar beets. Each pile ended up 250-300' wide, 20' tall and a quarter mile long. Our piling site had three pilers.
|Sugar beet piles
I was hired as a foreman & my wife as a piler operator. They wanted me there to train early in August when they started the pre-harvest, I couldn't make it then. We arrived early in Sept so I could train (12+ hr days, 5 days a week).
The regular harvest people started showing up (25-29 Sept) the week before the harvest was to begin. The harvest was scheduled to start at midnight (0001) the 1st of October.
The harvest actually started at midnight Friday night/Saturday (30th) morning, a day early due to weather.
The last truck for us rolled in about 2 am on Tues the 10th of Oct. and we left early (3:30 am) that morning.
There was no night shift work on Wednesday and I received the call that the harvest was over for the night shift at 3:30 in the afternoon on Thursday the 12th.
We showed up to work for 11 nights in a row.
The finances are tough to be accurate about. I was a foreman, so my hours & pay were different from my wife.
I had $3500 deposited to my account for the time of the official harvest.
They did withhold income tax for the Fed, North Dakota and Minnesota, plus social security & medicare.
My wife, for the actual beet harvest had $3020 deposited to her account.
I cannot say enough about the people at the harvest. From the bosses on down to the people on the ground guiding the trucks, taking the samples and pushing the spilled dirt & beets out of the way.
ALL the people I worked with were great! | agronomy |
https://plantlives.com/saccharum-officinarum/ | 2024-03-02T18:42:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475897.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20240302184020-20240302214020-00238.warc.gz | 0.945784 | 272 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__110942961 | en | Sugar cane, Saccharum officinarum (sugar cane), is a grass belonging to the family Poaceae and is widely cultivated, providing around 70% of the world’s sugar. Sugar cane has the highest calorie yield per unit area of cultivation among all plants.
At one time, sugarcane farming was a huge source of income for areas of the Pacific, but it is now more commonly cultivated for bio-fuel in the American and Asian tropics. In Brazil, where sugarcane is the most popular crop, growing sugarcanes is quite profitable since a significant proportion of vehicle and truck fuel is produced from sugarcane plants.
Unfortunately, sugarcane plantations have resulted in significant environmental damage in areas where grasslands and woods now exist. The process of producing sugarcane involves growing over 200 countries that produce 1,324.6 million tons of refined sugar, which is six times more than sugar beet farming. Sugar isn’t the only reason to grow it.
saccharum officinarum is used to produce sugar and ethanol. Sugarcane also produces molasses, rum, soda, and cachaca, all of which are alcoholic beverages in Brazil. Bagasse is the residue of sugarcane pressing after extraction and is used as a source of burnable fuel for heat and electricity. | agronomy |
https://gocereals.ca/about.php | 2024-02-25T18:09:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474641.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225171204-20240225201204-00081.warc.gz | 0.939035 | 413 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__43005855 | en | The roles of the Ontario Cereal Crops Committee (OCCC) are to:
*Act as the recommending body to The Canadian Food Inspection Agency for cereal variety registration in Ontario. OCCC also advises The Canadian Food Inspection Agency Variety Registration Office (CFIA) as to whether registration of wheat varieties should be extended to Ontario if the variety has been supported for registration outside of Ontario.
*Coordinate cereal performance testing and dissemination of the results.
*Review cereal-related research (public and private) to facilitate its coordination. Part of this role leads to the inclusion of new information in the OMAFRA Agronomy Guide (publication 811).
The crops for which OCCC holds this mandate are: Wheat • Barley • Oats • Rye • Spelt • Buckwheat • Durum • Triticale
Note: The OCCC has no authority outside of Ontario.
The Ontario Cereal Crops Committee meets three times each year.
• In late August, the committee meets to review the results of the current year's winter cereals performance trials, edit the public performance trials report and make any necessary revisions to the testing procedures for winter cereals for the coming year.
• In late October, the committee meets to review the results of the current year's spring cereals performance trials and edit the public performance trials report.
• Other urgent business may also be dealt with at the August and October meetings as required.
• The committee meets again in mid-January to consider applications for support of registration of candidate cultivars for all crops within the committee's mandate. In addition, the OCCC reviews its testing methods and procedures for support of registration, as necessary, receives reports from its member organizations, and conducts any other such business as is necessary for the effective operation of the committee and variety trials.
The voting membership of the OCCC consists of one representative of each of the following organizations representing the cereal industry in Ontario:
In addition, the committee is served by the following non-voting members: | agronomy |
http://www.mikuliklawnandlandscape.com/blog/spring-yard-clean-up | 2020-01-28T10:13:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579251778168.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20200128091916-20200128121916-00067.warc.gz | 0.924687 | 338 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__147772285 | en | WE OFFER ORGANIC WEED CONTROL, TICK CONTROL, AND FERTILIZER PROGRAMS!
March is a month of change. Snow can cover the ground on the first of the month, and a couple of weeks later it can be warm enough for flower growth. March is the time of year to begin cleaning up your yard and preparing it for warmer weather. Here is a list of things that should be done to spruce up your yard.
1. Clean up fallen leaves and sticks from lawn areas and beds. This material can be added to a compost pile.
2. Prune dead and winter damaged branches. Be sure to use sharp pruners to make a clean cut. Summer flowering shrubs can be pruned at this time, but wait to prune spring bloomers (like Forsythia) until after they flower.
3. Divide and cut back perennials including decorative grasses for a cleaner look.
4. Fertilize shrubs and flowers at this time.
5. Repair damaged lawn areas by adding new soil, if needed, and seed. The soil temperature needs to be at least 50 degrees to get germination (this may not happen until April). Also, a seed starter mulch is beneficial to keep the seed moist.
6. Clean up hardscape surfaces. Repair heaved pavers and refill joints.
John Mikulik, Owner
Mikulik Lawn and Landscape is a landscape maintenance, design, construction, and fertilizer/pesticide application company. We are proud to provide services to both residential and commercial clients in Northern New Jersey and Orange County, New York. | agronomy |
https://runeworker.com/2011/01/02/years-renewal/ | 2023-05-27T23:59:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224643388.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20230527223515-20230528013515-00682.warc.gz | 0.96696 | 334 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__43220733 | en | To conclude this, I will post about the rune for 2011.
Jera is the letter J
Anglo-Saxon rune poem (from ragweedforge.com)
Summer is a joy to men, when God, the holy King of Heaven,
suffers the earth to bring forth shining fruitsfor rich and poor alike
Jera is the rune of the year, summer, and of the harvest. It is one of the non-invertible runes, as it looks the same whether you turn it up or upside down. I tend to think of it as being constant in that way, as it always brings good things with it, although it is not always quick to manifest. Part of the understanding of Jera is that is demands patience, dedication and work. Just like plants don’t immediately sprout from seeds and become full grown, so to does any worthwhile harvest come about without time to mature develop and become full formed. While it is maturing, it needs to be fed, nurtured, and tended to, receiving adequate light, water, and nutrients. Some of what you desire might also require unusual things, like prolonged darkness, or exposure to cold, or assistance in stripping away the protective seed coat, in order to help germinate the plant.
Interesting. You know that Michelle Karen pulled Jera for the new year as well. 🙂
I can't wait to see what comes!
It also corresponds nicely with my neighbor the Santero's reading for the year. From what I have come to understand, the Odu has a similar meaning. | agronomy |
https://shortpetitesweet.com/2017/08/06/sunday-%F0%9F%8C%BB-sunflowers/ | 2020-04-02T09:34:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370506870.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20200402080824-20200402110824-00129.warc.gz | 0.958249 | 109 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__106890242 | en | One of our favorite things living in this area is how close you are to so many activities! We decided to see what all the buzz was about with the sunflower fields! It’s a wildlife park with acres of sunflowers seeds spread each year to attract the game birds. It happened to be the week of peak bloom as well! If you are in the area it is so worth it to so see the beautiful fields! ☀️🌻 Read about Mckee-Beshers sunflowers in this article! | agronomy |
http://ourlittlebackyardfarm.blogspot.com/2015/06/harvesting-kale-all-season-long.html | 2018-06-24T04:52:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267866358.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20180624044127-20180624064127-00599.warc.gz | 0.963252 | 420 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__86619497 | en | Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Harvesting Kale : All Season Long
Kale is one of my favorite greens to grow. While showing people around Our Little Backyard Farm I am always amazed at how many people are surprised at how I harvest my kale. Many people see kale as a lettuce type of green and will typically harvest the whole plant similar to a head of leaf lettuce. While it is perfectly fine to do it that way, that would require successive plantings in order to continue harvesting tender greens for longer than a few weeks at most.
Instead of successive plantings, let me explain an easier method.
A kale plant, if allowed to grow for an entire season, will get between two and 3 feet tall. The leaves on the bottom will have been browning and falling off, the middle would be light green with tough leaves and the top few leaves would be tender. (And of course a mix of those traits in between)
You can get by with only a half dozen kale plants in the garden if you are only feeding your family.
After the plant has grown to a size where the leaves appear ready for harvest, take a blade and begin removing the leaves from the bottom up. Some people bend and snap the leaves which leaves a small stem remaining on the plant. This is just a place where bugs can hid out, so I like to cut close to the stem instead. Notice I said "close".
Continue taking leaves until there are only a few leaves remaining on the plant. Now all of the energy will go into growing just a few leaves, instead of a whole plant, There will be less places for bugs to hide out, and you will never have to harvest anything but tender leaves. (Providing you keep up with harvesting)
This last picture is what the plant should look like after harvesting for the day. The stem will continue growing taller and stronger giving the appearance of tiny palm trees. The best part is.....by the end of the season, you will be harvesting at waist height instead of ground level. Win Win Win! | agronomy |
http://archive.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/10/21/promising-export-potential/?printType=article | 2023-06-07T05:24:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224653608.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20230607042751-20230607072751-00357.warc.gz | 0.946436 | 1,398 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__259360291 | en | Agriculture is the main sector of the Pakistan economy. It provides jobs to 45 per cent of the population. Due to the high prices of agricultural produce an additional amount of Rs342 billion was transferred to the rural areas in 2010-11 alone. As against Rs329 billion were transferred during the eight years, 2001-08. However, agriculture sector growth was 1.2 per cent in 2010-11, indicated in Economic Survey. Production of minor crops in Sindh has also declined by 15 to 20 per cent, due to insufficient supply of water. Potato is one of the cash crops for the farmers and is also one of the main exportable horticulture items from Pakistan.
Definition of Potato
It is a South American plant (Solanum tuberosum) widely cultivated for its starchy edible tubers.
Potato ranks third among food crops, after wheat and rice, and fifth in total agro products in Pakistan. Potato produces high energy and nutritional value per unit area than wheat, rice and maize. Pakistan is one of the largest potatoes producing country in the world. The total production of potatoes was about 1.8 million metric tonnes (MMT) in 1988-99 that increased to 2.94 MMT in 2008-09. The production increased from 860 thousand (k) tonnes, 1991-92, to 3141k tonnes in 2009-10, which was the highest in the history of potato production.
The domestic demand of potato is about 1.5 million tonnes, leaving a surplus quantity of 1.9 MMT. Minfal said that it is encouraging the private sector to export potato by adding value, i.e., processing into chips and other forms of snacks.
The production target was fixed at 2,148.26k tonnes. About 127.75k hectare of land was reserved to grow potato to achieve the target. However, production reached 2.94 MMT in 2008-09 and 3.14 million tonnes in 2009-10. For the Rabi season 2010-11 the government has set potato production target of 2.64 million tones.
Punjab, Sindh, KP and Balochistan shared 83, 1, 10 and 6 per cent of the total area and 83, 1, 9 and 7 per cent of the total production of potatoes in the country. For 2010-11, province wise potato production targets were: The target for Punjab was fixed at 307.6k tonnes, over an area of 137.1k hectares, KP 170.5k tonnes on 12.3k hectares and Balochistan 690.4k tonnes over an area of 39.1k hectares. The Punjab’s share in total production is about 85 to 90 per cent that comes from autumn and spring crops. Total production in Punjab was estimated as an increase of 11.5 per cent per annum during 18 years, total 107 per cent, due to increase of 4.88 and 4.74 percent in area and yield, respectively. Sindh’s target was fixed at 2.70k tonnes over an area of 0.31k hectares. The area decreased from 0.6k, 1991-92 to 0.4k in 2009-10 resulting in production decrease from 5.2k to 2.8k ton in 2009-10. Balochistan’s target was set up at 32.9k tonnes on an area of 3.22k hectare. In Balochistan, only summer crop is cultivated and the production has reduced at the rate of 1.70 per cent per annum because the area under the crop has reduced at the rate of 2 per cent per annum. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) target was 123.89k tonnes over an area of 8.7k hectare. Total production from these crops has increased at the rate of 4 percent due to 1.9 per cent expansion in area and 2 per cent rise in yield.
The average price of 40 kg potatoes in 1993-94 was Rs145 that increased to Rs710 in 2009-10. The average retail price in Karachi was Rs10.18 per kg in 1998-99 that is now being sold at Rs25 to Rs30 per kg. Due to floods potato prices had increased and a 100 kg sack price soared to Rs4500 and retail price reached Rs40 to Rs50 per Kg in Aug/Sep2011.
Potatoes trade is done by the private sector. However, government facilitates the system by providing physical infrastructure especially wholesale markets and communication, market intelligence, market promotion and regulatory measures for smooth business operations. The potatoes harvested in autumn are usually exported due to their large size and low prices. The annual export of potato from the country averaged about 50,000 tonnes during the past 5 years. Annual imports of Sri Lanka are over 60,000 tonnes and Malaysia over 100,000 tonnes potatoes. Pakistan’s share is 60 percent and 14 percent, respectively. The share in Sri Lanka can be increased to 75 per cent, i.e. an additional 15,000 tonnes and in case of Malaysia up to 50 per cent, i.e. an additional 43,000 tonnes. Markets in East Europe and Africa Regions should also be explored.
Exported over the extended periods. The government aimed to establish CA facility for fruits and vegetables to increase lives of perishable items. The CA facilities would be established in different cities of the country with a total cost of Rs2.229 billion. The project would have modern CA storage facilities and advance ventilated cold storage rooms for fruits and vegetables at Peshawar, Quetta, Gilgit and Multan etc. The storage facilities would be built in collaboration with a Chinese company through procurement of needed machinery and its installation. The scheme would increase shelf life of agricultural products like apple and pear. According to the plan, CA rooms would be established in Peshawar, Quetta and Multan, each having 5,000 ton of storage capacity of fruits and vegetables while in Gilgit the CA room will have 1,000 ton of storage capacity and would be used to store cherry. For the establishment of this project, which is expected to be completed in five years 2010 to 2015, the government of China would provide Rs1.862 billion as grant and local component for this scheme includes Rs366.878 million. The Ministry of Food and Agriculture is the sponsoring agency for this project and the Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC) Islamabad would be the executing agency for it. The advance storage facilities would be available to store about 34k ton of fruits and vegetables per annum. While the advanced ventilated potato storage rooms would be established in Okara, Daska and Karachi having 6,000 ton of potato storage capacity. | agronomy |
http://growaplanttogether-team-b.blogspot.com/2010/06/june-21.html | 2018-12-15T02:00:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376826686.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20181215014028-20181215040028-00327.warc.gz | 0.969552 | 142 | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__111904390 | en | skip to main
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Wednesday, 23 June 2010
I weatered Mr. Radish this morning, but it seem to grow a lot within pass 8 hours, are you Mr. Radish or Mr. Spanish? Tell me the truth......
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24th June Time to say goodbye.......
17th June Welcome back, Mr. Radish!
11th June-handed over to Michiko
Where are you, Mr. Radish????
10th June hand Mr. Spinach over day
9th June Don't lie to me!
Hand over day 3rd July! | agronomy |
http://www.paulnwankwoblog.com/2019/05/anambra-farmers-to-deepen-productivity.html | 2019-09-20T01:05:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514573801.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20190920005656-20190920031656-00209.warc.gz | 0.947784 | 645 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__120312726 | en | International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-assisted Value Chain Development Programme have announced plans to deepen its intervention in areas of rice and cassava production in the country.
The Country Director of IFAD-VCDP, Mrs Nadine Gbossa, who led a Mission Team to Anambra disclosed this during a courtesy visit to Professor Solo Chukwulobelu, Secretary to the Anambra State Government in Awka.
IFAD-VCDP is an international financial institution and a specialised agency of the United Nations dedicated to eradicating poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries.
Gbossa, said the programme, which had already supported rice and cassava production in the country in the past three and half years, would further provide additional financing for another two years.
“This means addition of three more participating states from six and more local government areas, as well as increased partnership with other value chain programmes.
“We can always do better giving more attention to youths and women, adaptation to climate, nutrition and financial services for sustainability in the next two years.
“We are also working to strengthen the relationship between farmers and financial institutions for improved services,” the country director said.
She explained that the two-day visit by the mission would enable the team to assess the level of implementation and possibly make recommendations on the way forward.
“The programme is important to IFAD-VCDP because of its’ capacity to increase farmers productivity and to link them with off-takers and traders for food security in the country,” Gbossa added.
In his remarks, the National Coordinator of IFAD-VCDP, Dr Ameh Onoja further explained that the mission would enable the team identify areas of strength and weaknesses.
“We have enjoyed serious supports from the state government in the area of prompt payment of counterpart funds and for providing conducive environment for the state office to work,” he noted.
Onoja said Anambra had the best youth farmers in Nigeria with the highest yield per hectare of rice at seven metric tons under the programme.
According to him, from the analysis carried out so far, VCDP has injected a total of 225 million Dollars in excess over and above the credit which is about 75 million Dollars in Nigeria.
Responding, Secretary to the State Government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu said Governor Willie Obiano’s administration places emphasises on agriculture as a major pillar.
“When he came into office, Anambra was a net importer of rice and producing only about 320 metric tonnes but now we have gone over 1,000 metric tonnes in production.
“His focus on agriculture ensures that we have been paying our counterpart funds promptly for all agricultural assisted programmes,” Chukwulobelu said.
He called for synergy between VCDP and FADAMA due to their focus on rice and cassava production.
The Mission Team also consists of officials from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Planning and Budget, besides other IFAD-VCDP consultants. | agronomy |
http://freshfrommygarden.blogspot.com/2011/04/getting-started.html | 2018-07-18T02:33:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676590046.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20180718021906-20180718041906-00557.warc.gz | 0.972279 | 173 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__223129887 | en | It's almost a month since I announced the "Fresh from ur Garden" event on my blog (TasteBuds)...Since then the weather has got a lot warmer...I started a few crops indoors in little peat pots from mostly store bought seeds...Most of them have germinated & now that the weather is warmer I keep them outside during the day & bring them indoors at night. A couple of them grew big enough to be transplanted into bigger pots.
The pic shows some peat pots in which I planted seeds...& a bean plant grown from seed at home.The 2nd pic shows baby tomato plants(store bought) on either side of the bean plant. I also have some tomato plants that are being grown from seed at home(no pic)
Pls upload the pics & details on ur blog & link them here... | agronomy |
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Higher cost and harder work involved for the turf and it has to be laid as soon as it has been delivered. It provides an instant result, you will have new lawn in hours and can be used in weeks. Suitable time for laying turf - almost any time as long as it is not frosty (near to 0).
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Bangkok, Thailand (June 8, 2021) - Thana City Country Club in Samut Prakan, Thailand is converting its aged Tifdwarf Bermuda greens to Primo Zoysia as a part of the major green renovation project. The grass is being supplied by one of Asia’s leading turf suppliers, Sports Turf Solutions (STS). STS stated that, Thana City will be the first facility in the region to transition to this new type of warm season grass in Thailand, which will be the inspiration and aspirations of others to explore this groundbreaking move. This project has been undertaken due to the progressive decline in the surfaces of the old greens, which have succumbed to mutation over the years which negatively impacts the greens condition and playability during the challenging wet season.
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Managing Director of AGS, James Shippey, express the excitement about this project, “The turf is amazing and demands much less proactive and reactive maintenance oppose to Tifdwarf Bermuda, the plant is specially engineered to thrive in our climate, here in Thailand. We think it will be a game changer for Thana City Country Club, to have one of the newest innovations in agronomic circles, which will transform the playing experience at the club. We didn’t take this decision likely, the turf has been tested in South East Asia and proven to perform extremely well in the tropical climate. We are expecting the green speed to be between 10' – 13' throughout the year, which is very exciting!” We have spent many months planning this project and will undertake the works without closing the golf course and forecast the works to be completed within 21 days, with minimal disturbance to our valued members and guests. Without doubt this will be a huge ask, but we are confident we will deliver, in what will be a total disruptor to the industry and make many course owners and managers sit up and realise what can be done with working with experts such as our team at AGS, that are innovative and progressive. This work and timelines will ensure the long-term success of Thana City from an agronomic standpoint, delivering great surfaces and a reduction in operating expenses. With this project AGS will be able to offer transferable solutions to the many golf courses throughout Asia that experience the same challenges with putting surfaces or other areas of the golf course and simply cannot afford the option to close the golf course for such renovation works, whether it be financially or the significant operational disruption closing the golf course can bring.
Our partners, Links Golf Services (LGS) have been appointed as the team to carry out the works to re-grass the greens, they have constructed an on-site nursery which is currently under the expert eye of the team during the critical grow-in period. LGS bring in their expertise in golf course construction and maintenance to deliver the AGS vision and will be 100% focused on the success of the groundbreaking project from a construction standpoint and preparation to ensure perfect playing surfaces.
Mr. Gavan Wilson, Managing Director of LGS, stated “We are very excited to be involved in this industry first and incredibly innovative project at Thana City Country Club. We will put our team of experts behind this project to ensure the best outcome.”
The green nursery was sprigged on the 15th May 2021, we are already seeing very strong plat establishment. The entire re-grassing project is expected to be complete by the end of September 2021.
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A retired teacher, lover of nature and Reunion's botanical treasures, Paulo Brigy designed this one-hectare educational garden, home to more than 300 plant species, as a place for observation and experimentation.
Located at the Tour des Roches, in Saint-Paul, he shares his knowledge with pleasure and enthusiasm.
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The garden is open for visits the first Saturday of the month, by appointment. Produce from the garden is on sale every Saturday at the Éperon organic market.
Etienne, 18, from Le Tampon took part in the “Seeds of Hope” workshops.
He went back to see Paulo to take stock of the garden, along with Nathalie, animator at 6LABS.
“Since the filming of GRAINES D'ESPOIR, the garden has continued to evolve.
Paulo and the team of volunteers from the “Le jardin de Paulo” association continued to plant new species of trees and plants and to develop the premises, in particular to improve the reception of the ever-increasing number of visitors.
The diversity of creative workshops, offered by the team in addition to visits to the garden, allows the association to offer different services to schools or individuals (making seed mobiles, weaving coconut leaves, painting on pebbles , etc…).
The team continues to grow with the investment of visitors, more and more inclined to participate in the project and to give their time or share their know-how.
The apiary has expanded and some hives, some of which are privately sponsored, have even found their way to another space in the garden.
Without being catastrophic according to Paulo, cyclone Batsiraï did not spare the garden and some damage is to be deplored, without however having tainted the optimism or the motivation of the team. »
Etienne, May 2022.
Little video capsule of Paulo in his garden. Etienne shooting.
Focus on Dorothée and her apiary
Dorothée was a volunteer at Paulo's garden during the filming of GRAINES D'ESPOIR.
Since then, she has been able to find land, belonging to the Departmental Council, in the Tour des Roches sector in the municipality of Saint-Paul. She set up an educational apiary there which today welcomes classes and groups. It also provides animation times in schools which give rise to beehive installations in most establishments.
Dorothée was one of the referents of SEEDS OF HOPE in the meeting. She provided many information and awareness sessions, particularly on beekeeping.
Dorothée sees beekeeping as a reconnection to all of life. It endeavors to consider the bee other than as a domesticated animal intended solely to produce. Its approach to transmission makes it possible to know and understand all the forms of pollination provided by other insects and leads to respect for all insects that have this function.
Throughout the year, Dorothée works with around twenty schools.
Dorothee NINOTTA / 0292 14 77 12 / [email protected] / Chemin du Tour des Roches 97460 Saint-Paul
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To follow the news of Paulo's garden, consult his account Facebook
You will find among others Paulo in his garden with Achille Amemoutou for the Jardins de Fond Imar.
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Last year Parliament officially declared a climate emergency in New Zealand. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made it very clear that this declaration must be backed up with substance. And the dairy industry is ready to do its part.
Over 25 years ago, New Zealand dairy farmers started work on genomics technology which could be critical to achieving the substantive advances required to meet our climate goals.
The three decades of work in the genomics space now see us as a leader not only in pastoral dairy systems, but also in pastoral genomic science.
LIC genomics is about identifying the desirable traits of a cow from its genetic code and breeding for them.
Like 5G is to the telco space, genomics is driving the next wave of productivity and efficiency gains for the dairy industry- with genetics accounting for approximately 45-50 per cent of all productivity improvements.
New Zealand’s dairy industry already delivers real benefits for all Kiwis, currently bringing in roughly $20 billion in exports each year to the economy.
Genomics is one of the critical technologies to help New Zealand’s dairy industry keep ahead, while also reducing its carbon footprint.
For our dairy industry, genomics presents a real opportunity to further sharpen up our national dairy herd’s efficiency and to help farmers breed more climate friendly cows over the short, medium and long term.
What genomics is doing for farmers now
Genomics is a long-term investment and requires data at scale. Over the past three decades, LIC has invested more than $78 million into genomic science and genome sequencing technology, which is generating increased productivity and health traits for dairy cows, better returns for dairy farmers and improved environmental efficiency.
Genomic selection is now a key part of our breeding scheme in conjunction with the more traditional methods of sire proving. The use of Genomic Sires has grown rapidly since 2017.
This year, we are expecting to complete 1.4 million genomic inseminations throughout the country, an increase of over 1 million inseminations in just three seasons.
Farmers have clearly seen the benefits of using genomic bulls to breed more productive herds and there is a high degree of trust in the product.
As technology evolves and our genomic dataset grows, so too does selection intensity and accuracy. The introduction of our single step evaluation model this year has helped improve accuracy by eight percent, which is ultimately giving farmers confidence to access elite genetics earlier.
What genomics can achieve in the medium term
Animal health is an area that can also help achieve a more sustainable, resilient national herd. If we can identify and minimise the number of animals that are susceptible to particular ‘negative’ genes and breed cows that are more resilient, there is a good opportunity to make significant gains in the medium term.
We’re currently in the second year of a seven-year Sustainable Food and Fibres Futures programme called Resilient Dairy: Innovative Breeding for a Sustainable Future (led by LIC with investment and support from MPI and DairyNZ), investing in new disease management technologies and using advancements in genomic science to improve cow productivity, and produce better cows with improved health, wellbeing and environmental resilience.
Through Covid-19, we’ve heard a lot about genomic sequencing which allows scientists to quickly identify where a specific case comes from based on a particular strand and how it has mutated. That’s what we’ve been doing with Resilient Dairy, using the technology we have to find strands and figure out which cows have particular viruses or bacteria.
In the last six months, we have transitioned our Genemark laboratory onto a new platform, which means that the potential selection of bulls can now be done in-house.
We’ve invested in the lllumina platform, a multi-million-dollar genomics analysis technology from the United States, which enables farmers to better identify their most productive animals and reduce the risk of culling offspring from their top-performing cows. This gives us the scope to tailor our existing parentage offering to target discoveries as they arise.
LIC is working with MBIE on a programme called Next Generation Genomic Selection to discover desirable and undesirable genetic variations for cow traits. It gives us the ability to reduce animal wastage, which is another efficiency gain we can make.
We’ve recently discovered genetic variations that impact on a cow’s productive ability. Farmers will be able to genomically identify these animals and remove them from the herd as calves, which will save in lost production and the rearing cost for these animals.
The discoveries were made possible by genetic mapping studies on LIC’s large DNA sequencing and animal production datasets as well as the MBIE funding to investigate next generation genomic selection.
LIC’s dataset has also provided another positive genetic discovery – a climate smart gene that produces a short-haired, heat tolerant animal which we can breed for. With the climate warming, if we can have a cow that is more heat tolerant it should be able to better maintain its productive efficiency through the summer.
What's on the horizon with genomics
The hot topic for farmers is methane, but whether a genetics solution for low methane could be established is a hard one to quantify at this point in time. We have a joint methane research pilot trial underway, with a full-scale trial planned to launch in Autumn but it may take multiple years for us to have a large enough data set to determine through genetics whether we can reduce methane emissions from cows.
If we are able to identify genetic variation for methane and have a group of bulls predicted as high methane emitters versus low methane emitters, we could then compare the database of animals that we have DNA profiles for to see which carry the same variations as low methane bulls. From there, we could do research on those cows straight away.
There are still many unknowns in the environmental space around cow DNA and the potential for improvement, but new technology is helping to fill in some of the blanks. Genomics is the key to unlocking the very best in our dairy herd and has a role to play in keeping the dairy industry moving.
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https://papertyari.com/general-awareness/agriculture/cropping-system-and-types-of-cropping-systems/ | 2023-12-11T19:46:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679516047.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20231211174901-20231211204901-00303.warc.gz | 0.909999 | 331 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__191271683 | en | A cropping system is set of crop systems, making up the cropping activities of a farm system. Cropping system comprises all components required for the production of a particular crop and the interrelationships between them and environment. It is a combination of crops in time and space.
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It refers to yearly sequence and spatial arrangement of crops or of crops and fallow on a given area.
Intensive cropping refers to Growing number of crops on the same piece of land during the given period of time. Under Intensive cropping, the turnaround period between one crop and another is minimised through modified land preparation. Cropping intensity is higher in intensive cropping system. Crop intensification technique includes intercropping, relay cropping, sequential cropping, ratoon cropping, etc. It leads to efficient use of available natural resources. It helps in providing enough food for the family, fodder for cattle and generate sufficient cash income for domestic and cultivation expenses
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Multiple cropping means growing two or more crops on the same field in a year. It is intensification of cropping in time and space dimensions.
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The term Guerrilla Gardening is used to describe the (occasionally unauthorized) cultivation of plants in vacant public or private land. It’s a great opportunity to beautify neglected or overgrown spaces. Some of the examples I’ve looked up seemed dangerous so if this is something you decide to take up, please be careful and stay safe. As interesting as something looks planted in a divider, standing in the middle of the street is still standing in the middle of the street.
It’s important to point out that you should contact the property owner before making any changes to their landscaping, especially when you consider all of the hard work you’re looking to put into it. By obtaining permission beforehand you avoid having hours of hard work and money wasted (Imagine doing the work, and the next day having a professional landscaping company coming in and replacing everything). While Guerrilla Gardening’s roots are in doing things without permission, it’s better to be safe than sorry. By establishing a group of committed gardeners and having a solid reputation with the community you could even be invited to take over spaces like this SoCal group was for a space in skid row.
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Step Two: Selecting the plants.
You’ll need to consider what amount of sun and water the area gets before picking anything out. It’s a good idea to avoid planting anything edible unless you are willing to have the soil tested for contaminants. A quick google search for soil testing should show you local organizations that can help you out for fairly cheap. Once you have planned your garden and gathered your supplies and needed tools it’s time to select the time and date you want to garden.
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It’s a good idea to have a few people who are willing to help with this part as with some places it can be a large amount of work. Most of the places you’re looking to garden in are going to require a good amount of clean up before you can even get started on planting. You’ll want to clear away any garbage and remove any weeds from the soil. Make sure to wear protective gloves and be careful as you never know what you might run into (be it wildlife or just poorly discarded sharp objects.)
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The following details are particular to my growing environment. When watering and fertilizing orchids, the following chemistry-associated parameters should be considered:
- What is the pH and TDS (total dissolved solids) of the water you are using?
- What medium are your orchids growing in? I grow overwhelmingly in LECA (Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate) medium. The mounted orchids and those in baskets are all watered the same way. Most of the Phragmipediums are grown semi-hydroponically and are watered with the rest of the collection. None are in bark media.
- Different growing media will have varying responses to the fertilizer.
- Soak the media with the adjusted water before applying the fertilizer mixture.
In the Houston Meyerland area where I reside, the water has a pH=7.8 with TDS=~250 ppm. These two parameters vary over Harris County and the surrounding areas. Check the water in your area. You can find a pH meter for less than $20 on the web.
I prepare a concentrate solution in 1 gallon of water to make 16 gallons of delivered product via a Hozon siphon mixer (Photo 1). It’s important not to use a hose that is longer than 15 feet or the Hozon siphon will not properly deliver the correct mixture. Open the water valve to maximum output.
The pH of Houston tap water is reduced from 7.8 to 6.6 by adding 1 teaspoon of citric acid crystals (sour salt) to the one gallon. Photo 2 is the brand I use, but there are others.
I use K-Lite fertilizer (Photo 3). It is an MSU-type mixture, low phosphorus and potassium, with enhanced calcium, magnesium, iron, etc. I add 3 tablespoons of fertilizer into 1 gallon of pH-adjusted water to provide 100 ppm N for 16 gallons of delivered product.
The delivered fertilizer solution pH can vary depending on how the K-Lite material was stored. It is hygroscopic (sucks up water) and will cause the pH value to vary as it ages and takes on more water. A properly stored fertilizer will deliver the adjusted fertilizer water with pH=5.5. My experience is that very old and poorly stored K-Lite will not lower the pH below the adjusted water of 6.6. It doesn’t seem to affect the orchids. See the article on the First Rays website. at the following URL: https://firstrays.com/orchids-and-ph/.
Keep the fertilizer in its sealed container and you should have no pH changes over time.
Photo 1. Hozon siphon.
Photo 2. Citric acid crystals (sour salt).
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https://26-26.org/2019/09/09/start-your-autumn-garden-of-california-in-september/ | 2019-11-16T01:30:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496668716.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20191116005339-20191116033339-00436.warc.gz | 0.933845 | 793 | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__99812117 | en | September it is time to plant vegetables and flowers in a cool outside & # 39; e and service in the autumn in the yard.
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Add light bulb: Some bulbs may go into the ground, and others before planting need at least six weeks to keep the cold (in a paper bag in the refrigerator). Ask your local nursery, you can buy and plant in your area. The bulbs will start to grow and thrive in the spring. If you do not want to go to problems with cooling the bulbs, plant varieties are: amaryllis, calla, Dutch iris, freesia and Watson. They can be left in the ground throughout the year.
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Remove designed vegetables and flowers : Summer annuals are approaching their performance. Remove the plants from their garden. At this point, they just attract bugs and mice.
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https://dancingtomatoes.com/apple-pear-lemon-crumble/ | 2023-05-29T09:34:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644817.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20230529074001-20230529104001-00517.warc.gz | 0.934232 | 994 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__291786294 | en | JUST A LITTLE APPLE, PEAR, SUGAR AND FLOUR MAKE YOUR DAY
Oh, how we long for spring and summer fruits, but there is no way to hurry the season. So let us turn to our beloved winter fruits which, thanks to hearty varieties and excellent cold storage techniques, are still in top form. For baking, at the very least.
France and Its Apples and Pears
I’m talking about apples and pears which, here in France, are eaten by the ton from August, when the first apples are ripe, to now. France is the second largest producer of apples in Europe, and the fourth largest producer of pears. When you drive through the French countryside, particularly in Normandy which is the region known for these perennially popular fruits, you understand. Apple and pear orchards outnumber any other type of agriculture in the region.
Viking and Full Pockets
No wonder. Normandy was the port of call for Vikings who presumably arrived with their pockets filled with apple and pear seeds. They planted orchards which produced prolifically, making France the major European fruit player. Fast forward to the 15th century, and apples were the fruit of choice for European rich, poor, and in between, most of them produced in what was to become Normandy.
Orchards and Cows
One of the most glorious sights in Normandy are the orchards of tall, gracious apple and pear trees, and the black and white Norman cows who graze beneath them. It’s a very historic sight, one the Vikings and succeeding generations might have produced, for it is the original sustainable agriculture. The cows graze on the grasses and the low hanging leaves of the trees. They in turn, fertilize the soil so the trees stay strong. It’s a beautiful system which many growers still use today. Having lived in Normandy for three decades, I love the orchards there – they speak of history, tradition, and a culture that persists.
What is a “Krumbeul”
Here, I combine apples and pears in a crumble or, as the French pronounce it, “kreumbeul”. The “krumbeul” is so popular as a dessert in France, but shhh! Don’t tell anyone that it’s a gift from England (to understand this, read about the 100 Years War). Regardless of origin, the crumble is on menus and home tables throughout the hexagon, a modest dessert that can rise to elegant heights. Make it often during apple and pear season – you’ll love it and it will get you through until the fruits of spring and summer come along.
Psss! You can use other fruits in the crumble…so maybe keep this recipe handy year-round.
PEAR AND APPLE NUT CRUMBLE - CRUMBLE AUX POIRES ET POMMES, ET FRUITS SECS
- 2-1/2 pounds;1.25 kg pears and apples, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¾ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg -- optional
- ½ cup;100g fine vanilla sugar
- 1/3 cup; 50g toasted almonds or walnuts
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons;100g all-purpose flour
- 3-1/2 ounces;105g unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch (1.25cm) pieces, chilled
- Preheat the oven to 425F (220C). Line a baking sheet with parchment, for spillover.
- Place the pears in an 8 x 9 inch (20 x 23cm) non-reactive baking dish. They will almost fill it up. Drizzle the pears with the lemon juice, then sprinkle them with ½ teaspoon of the nutmeg.
- In the work bowl of a food processor, process the sugar and the almonds together until the almonds are unevenly chopped. Some of the almonds will be almost powder, other pieces will be the size of an oat flake. Add a generous pinch of salt, the remaining ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg and the flour and process until combined. Add the butter and process until the mixture is the texture of coarse cornmeal (there will still be some larger almond pieces which is fine).
- Pour the mixture over the pears in an even layer. The baking dish will be very full.
- Place the baking dish on the prepared baking pan and put it on the center rack. Bake until the crumble is golden on top and and the pears are cooked through, about 50 minutes.
- When the crumble is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool to room temperature before serving. | agronomy |
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Our handspun aluminum self watering planter has a separate water saucer to keep your plant roots safe and your plant happy. Water your plant and watch the excess water go into the water reserve. once the soil is dry the planter will "drink" the remaining water from the reserve. The round shape looks especially lovely with cascading plants, and it perfectly fits our wall plant hanger. | agronomy |
https://www.holidaynests.com/en/1830190/alpacas-in-the-valley-of-login | 2022-09-24T15:33:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030331677.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20220924151538-20220924181538-00592.warc.gz | 0.982582 | 266 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__78192522 | en | The village is called Login, but in the days of snail-mail we often received post addressed to ‘Longing’; and that made us think of the place as ‘the valley of longing’. Our guests have always commented on the sense of well-being here. It is certainly quiet with more Alpacas than people in the village now.
Love at first sight; when two people connect across a room – that’s how it was for Jackie with Alpacas; except it was a stable in a farm show; and now we have so many.
We need animals to maintain our land; we had sheep and goats, but there is just something special about Alpacas; they tread so lightly on the land, and they are such characters; it’s relaxing and amusing to spend time with them.
Perhaps we see ourselves more as caretakers than farmers; half our land has been Organic for 30 years or more (the Alpacas especially enjoy the Organic Orchard). For 10 years we were partners on the ‘Tir Gofal’ (care of the land) scheme; where we learned to take an holistic view of how to work with nature; we lay hedges, create wildlife corridors, and manage our woodland in a responsible way. | agronomy |
https://www.benanti.it/en/product/contrada-rinazzo/ | 2023-06-09T01:42:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224655244.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20230609000217-20230609030217-00271.warc.gz | 0.918847 | 455 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__119246468 | en | Etna Bianco Superiore
Etna D.O.C. Bianco Superiore
On the mountain.
Vineyards in Contrada Rinazzo, on the Eastern slope of Mount Etna within the territory of Milo (CT). The contrada is particularly well-known for its elevation (approximately 800 m a.s.l. / 2,600 ft a.s.l.), abundant luminosity, continuous ventilation and exposure to the sea.
In the vineyard.
East-facing, terraced vineyard of Carricante, the noble indigenous white grape variety of the Etna volcano. The vines are planted in sandy, volcanic soil that is rich in minerals, with a sub-acid reaction. The young vines are grown with a traditional alberello system and rest against a chestnut pole, with a planting density of about 8,000 plants per hectare and a yield of 6,500 kg/ha. The mountainous climate is humid and rainy and snowy in the colder seasons, with extremely good ventilation and significant changes between day and night temperatures.
In the cellar.
The grapes are hand-harvested after mid October. In the cellar, they are de-stemmed and pressed softly. Fermentation takes place at a temperature of about 18°C in stainless steel vats over 12 days, using a specific indigenous Etna yeast that has been selected by our team after many years of research and experimentation in the vineyard and in the cellar. The wine is left to mature in stainless steel on its own fine lees, with frequent stirrings, over 12 months. The wine then ages for another 6 months in the bottle before it is released.
In the glass.
The wine appears straw yellow with bright green reflections. The nose is delicate but intense, rich and generous, with mild fruity notes of orange blossom and ripe apple. The palate is dry, mineral, and harmoniously balanced with a pleasant acidity and an aromatic persistence with hints of anise and almond. Serving temperature: 10 – 12°C
At the table.
It pairs well with all fish dishes, even complex courses. | agronomy |
http://rztermpaperckod.jayfindlingjfinnindustries.us/photosynthesis-coursework.html | 2018-11-18T21:03:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039744649.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20181118201101-20181118223101-00535.warc.gz | 0.898078 | 460 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__124306731 | en | Material with other documents or coursework require approval by the biochemical photosynthesis is the process by which small molecules, carbon dioxide. Enter the marks for each section in the coursework b grid on the cover page of the conclusion: light required for starch (food) production (photosynthesis) (6.
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https://www.gazettenucleaire.org/~resosol/contronucleaires/Energethique/Developpement/2009/energy-efficiency-olive-growing.html | 2024-02-29T09:07:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474795.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229071243-20240229101243-00148.warc.gz | 0.923674 | 310 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__44587294 | en | | The contribution of organic olive
growing, especially on dryland, to non renewable energy saving in Andalusia
is considerable. It is feasible to cut down further on the unnecessary
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The current situation of worldwide concern over the emission of greenhouse gases and its effect on the climate demands an evaluation, from the perspective of energy efficiency and more specifically of non-renewable energy sources, of tendencies for change in the management of agricultural systems which have arisen in recent years. In this context, Gloria I. Guzmán and Antonio M. Alonso, from the Research and Training Centre for Organic Farming and Rural Development of Granada (Spain) have evaluated the contribution of organic olive growing to the increase in the energy efficiency of Mediterranean agriculture, distinguished according to type of watering regime and intensiveness of cultivation. The research work has been supported by the European Commission, the Education and Science Ministry of Spain and the Innovation, Science and Enterprise Department of Andalusia Government.
The results show, on one side, the lower energy efficiency of irrigated land as opposed to dryland (i.e. non-irrigated) regardless of their style of management and, on the other, the greater non-renewable energy efficiency of organic olive growing in comparison with the conventional production. Nevertheless, organic management could still improve its energy efficiency if it further adjusts and internalizes the flows of nutrients needed in order to achieve greater sustainability.
Towards energetic self-sufficiency | agronomy |
https://blog.natruly.com/en/are-pseudograins-healthy/ | 2023-02-04T12:13:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500126.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20230204110651-20230204140651-00049.warc.gz | 0.962296 | 819 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__57390532 | en | Estimated reading time: 2 minute(s)
Pseudograins are foods that biologically resemble cereals but that belong to another plant family. Their nutritional value is higher than that of traditional cereals.
Biologically, wheat, corn, rice, rye, millet, and spelt come from monocotyledonous plants – those with a single leaf or cotyledon – while pseudograins such as quinoa, buckwheat, amaranth, and chia are seeds that come from dicotyledonous plants – with two or more cotyledons –
What you need to know about the main Pseudograins:
- Quinoa has existed since the Inca empire and is very high in nutrients because it contains all the essential amino acids, in addition to potassium, folic acid, and vitamin E.
- Chia has become very famous for its high nutritional content. It’s rich in fiber, protein and Omega 3 fatty acids. It comes from a plant that grows in Central America and should never be eaten dry because it grows to 27 times its size in water and can clog the esophagus.
- Buckwheat has been around since before Christ. Its name suggests that it is from the same family that wheat belongs to, but the truth is that it comes from the same group of plants that produce rhubarb – a plant that comes from northeastern Europe where only the stem can be eaten. It has quality protein and nutrients like magnesium and potassium.
- Amaranth is a powerful plant-based food. Just one tablespoon, with around 4,000 seeds, is rich in quality protein, contains high levels of iron, phosphorus, magnesium, and folic acid. Bonus: it’s also gluten-free.
Some of their main features:
- Pseudograins are superior to other cereals when we compare their nutritional value with that of common cereals as they are higher in protein, minerals, and vitamins. Some of them are complete plant-based protein sources, such as quinoa.
- Their crops haven’t been genetically modified unlike what happens with other legumes or cereals. Meaning that they cannot be refined – like wheat – thus they don’t lose their nutritional value like whole-grain wheat.
- Although its seeds are gluten-free, they contain carbohydrate-binding proteins called lectins and molecules such as saponins that can be toxic to the body, causing inflammation and preventing good digestion. They can also prevent nutrients from being properly absorbed if eaten raw. How these foods are prepared is key. Soaking, fermentation, and germination almost completely eliminate the anti-nutrients contained in the raw seed. Therefore, it is completely safe to consume them when prepared properly.
A Paleo diet doesn’t include cereals, grains, or legumes nor pseudo-grains. However, that is only if you plan to follow the diet to a T. If you’re flexible and only eat pseudo-grains from time to time because your body can handle them then, they can be beneficial to your body while also making for good alternatives to dishes that traditionally call for rice or bread.
Not being able to eat carbohydrates can be difficult at first, especially when they have always been a part of our meals. This is where pseudo-grains come in, to replace cereals that are the base for many dishes that have no place in the natural diet.
Creating healthy dishes that mimic those typically eaten has become culinary art. This is why other substitutes such as coconut flour, almond flour, cauliflower rice, and even cauliflower pizza dough are also becoming so trendy.
We believe that there are more nutritional benefits contained in these foods than anti-nutrients. The secret is in how they are prepared!
What are your thoughts on pseudo-grains? Have you tried them? Did you like them? | agronomy |
http://www.plantsgaloreonline.co.uk/blog/incredible-usefulness-that-hedging-plants-for-garden-can-offer-you/ | 2018-06-21T02:56:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864019.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20180621020632-20180621040632-00107.warc.gz | 0.945324 | 1,203 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__108226377 | en | Many people do not realize that there’s something indeed extraordinary about an attractively maintained hedge rather just considering it as living walls. The hedging plants for garden can highlight the architecture of your house, cover ugly walls, add a tinge of chromism, invite birds to your garden, and that’s just for the new kid on the block. Actually, a hedge is perhaps the most multipurpose garden feature you can ever find. So, if you have decided to decorate your garden, lawn or landscape with hedgerows, then you can either buy from a nursery or can buy plants online from the wide array of the collection available. Grab all the essential information you require to know before and after growing hedges and make a purchase. Do you wish to know what multi-talented hedges can offer your garden? Check out these ideas.
How and when to plants hedges?
To Cultivate Hedging Plants For Garden, you should prepare beforehand, so that you can plant at the right time of year – the planting season is considered from inactive stage when you buy plants online or from some garden center near your neighborhood. The appropriate season starts around October up until beginning of March before the plants start shooting. A common rule with this planting season is that on light sandy soils you must plant prior to Christmas and on thick clay soils, which may be wet throughout winter, you must plant post-Christmas. Now to plant the hedges properly first of all you should choose which type of hedgerow would fulfill all your requirements. Decide how tall and wide you wish to nurture them. Once you pick your preferred hedging species start with rowing and spacing by mapping out the planting area. Now dig a channel and plant your shrub. Prune the top and the sides a couple of times per year as need be, plucking about one-half of the length of fresh sprouts. Maximum needled evergreens make their growth early in the season while maximum broadleaf evergreens and deciduous plants grow with a longer duration of time. The finest hedge shapes are broader at the bottom compared to the top. In this manner, you will let sunbeams touch the lower leaves.
What benefits does hedging plant for garden provide?
Add Greenery to the Structure:
Hedges might consume a lot of time and maintenance in comparison to the brick walls and metal fences, yet hedging plants for garden creates a mushy, gentle environment that can be provided by none other than green walls. Generally, gardens or landscape looks bare and lifeless during winter to which evergreen hedges give green structured look round the year. Also, in modern-day gardens they can be used to emphasize the architectural lines of the property and cater a crisp well-defined look.
Frame vistas and layout paths:
Trimmed hedges are one of the appropriate things to point the way through the garden to a specific landscape. They are best used to outline a view too. In any size and shape of the garden, they not only craft a vista, but also mark out the paths and flower beds, adding a sense of homogeneity to the garden.
Obscure cluttered areas:
It is commonly known that hedgerows are perfect for covering up neighbors and concealing unpleasant views such as dreadful sheds and fences. But make sure you use a low edge hedge to disguise shabby or weedy garden beds and stop the birds from mining up your soil. The hedges are also an efficacious noise barrier for trains, neighbors, and traffic – the thicker the hedge, the better it will decrease clamor. You can plant evergreen species since they are the best for year round noise control.
Spread out your plant palette:
Augment your garden with a suite of the hedging plant variety. You can choose to plant more of contemporary hedging plants for gardens which are quite in style instead of using common box hedges which have become repetitious to the eyes.
Cost-effective to grow:
Basically, you will require a lot of plants for a hedge and that can cost you a lot. Therefore, buying small plants will save you from hurting your pocket and also they will become accustomed to the conditions in your garden nicely than superior specimens that have been grown in the finest conditions of a nursery and then brought to your garden to mature further.
Effortless to plant:
To plant new hedging plants for garden, you should wait till late spring or winter when the ground is humid. This will help the root systems to develop before the soil gets dry.
Early trimming is better:
Begin to prune and shape your hedge when they are too young to keep the growth thick and flat. It is actually advisable to keep it wider at the bottom with somewhat sloping sides to let light fall on the bottom leaves.
Create shroud where required:
A lot of people make a mistake of growing hedging plants for screening purpose and leave them unkempt. As the trees grow taller, their foliage will grow on the upper branches while the lower branches would remain barren. Thus, by pruning the top and sides of tall screen trees approximately a metre above fence height you will get coverage where you require it, without obstructing the light from coming into your garden. Moreover, it also gives a well-ordered and more architectural appearance.
Serves you the best when maintained aptly:
Delving into the fundamentals will make a huge difference to the appearance of your hedge. By manuring and watering regularly, you will get denser growth and vigorous plants that can resist diseases and pests. There’s nothing poorer than expending many years nurturing a pretty hedge and then losing a few plants, a common problem that happens with many.
Hope you found this piece useful while you buy plants online, especially hedging plants for garden. Share your inputs too. | agronomy |
https://www.colinharknessonwine.com/category/5barricas/ | 2023-12-11T16:34:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679515260.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20231211143258-20231211173258-00795.warc.gz | 0.970803 | 1,532 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__168777514 | en | A DREAM COME TRUE
When Cristína Rodriguez Vicente (www.mdealejandria.com) was a little girl their neighbour in the next finca, Crístina’s father’s best friend, used to bring for Christmas a bottle of the dessert wine that he made at home.
Made from the old Moscatel vines that surrounded his house, Crístina, who was allowed a little sip, thought it sweet nectar from the gods! Consequently, she would pester her Papi asking if he would also make some of said nectar, using the ancient vines that surrounded their finca as well.
“Well, yes, maybe. One day. We’ll see,” was the usual answer placating her – until the next Christmas, when she would make the same plea. For whatever reason the idea never came to fruition – that was until 2014, when, having inherited the land and built her own house next door, Crístina decided to try and make that little girl’s dream come true and in so doing, honour her father with her personal tribute to him.
Ok, nice idea, but it isn’t that easy – so, she set to work learning all she could about wine making. On advice she replanted, making sure that she was using the same Moscatel de Alejandria clone. Rather than the old bush vine cultivation, she decided to use trellising, with wooden posts, thinking of the environment as well, apart from one of the 7 different parcelas (plots) where bush vines were considered to be best, according to soils of the site.
One and a half hectares of new Moscatel vines were planted on the different parcelas, each with its own differing soils – a quite remarkable feature of the land which adds to the singularity of the resulting wine. If it had been pointed out to her when she’d been young, Crístina would perhaps have recognised these slight differences in the flavours coming from the grapes from each different area. She would also have noticed, as did I when I visited, the quite marked difference in the colours of the soils ranging from a deep terracotta to an almost chalky white.
Stored in her memory was that grape taste and part of her quest when making her wine, eventually to be called M de Alejandria, was to try and replicate that same flavour in her wines. Now that’s quite a big ask. Think about how wine writers describe the flavours, and aromas, in the wines they taste. Cabernet Sauvignon has the taste of blackcurrant; Sauvignon Blanc, gooseberry; Monastrell, plums; Bobal, black cherries, and so on – none of us ever writing that they taste of grapes!
Crístina needed the advice of others, one of whom was the legendary Daniel Belda of the eponymous Bodegas Daniel Belda, DO Valencia, a great supporter of indigenous grape varieties and, importantly, a believer in the quality that can come from carefully crafted wines made from Moscatel de Alejandria.
A very unusual, and innovative suggestion was made – why not try to make M de Alejandria in the Ice Wine style? Would this be a means of retaining that wonderful aroma and flavour in the wine, a way of forging a direct link from the vineyard to the glass?
Many readers will know that Ice Wine is championed particularly by producers in Canada and Germany, as well as some other countries where night time temperatures, as autumn starts to change into winter, are such that grapes left on the vine freeze. These frozen grapes are harvested and then pressed, ultimately producing some of the best sweet wines on the planet.
Nice idea – but hey, we are never going to get such temperatures in the Crístina’s L’Alberca vineyards, located as they are, just in the countryside on the outskirts of Teulada, Alicante! No worries – says Daniel, we’ll freeze them ourselves!
Harvesting at L’Alberca occurs, when the grapes are fully ripened, of course, and it occurs on a Thursday! Very early morning when it’s still dark, the pickers arrive and start their craft as soon as dawn sheds its first light on the vineyard. Bunches are placed carefully in small crates which are easily stacked without any grapes being crushed and then taken immediately to a refrigerated truck.
The grapes, already chilled after the night time, start to turn colder still. At the end of the day the now full lorry is driven in the cool of the night to Bodegas Daniel Belda and left to spend the weekend gradually cooling eventually to become frozen on the Monday or Tuesday – when, as you’ve guessed, they are pressed, with the resulting juice fermenting, without the addition of any cultivated yeasts.
Recreating thus, the conditions found in those far colder climes of Canada and Germany.
Well, it all sounds wonderful, doesn’t it – but what’s the wine like? What are those aroma and taste profiles like? Does it work?
Well, my answer is a resounding ‘Yes’! Crístina kindly invited me to her vineyards to see for myself the soils, the different parcelas, the vines fully laden with their wonderful crop of Moscatel de Alejandria grapes almost at full ripeness in early September. I was captivated by the whole project as well as by Crístina herself and her charming story, her passion for the wine they have created and her homage to her father.
As we toured each parcela I was encouraged to taste grapes from each site – there were very slight differences, yet all had a common floral fragrance and grapy taste. Furthermore, I left with a couple of kilos, despite my protestations that I was robbing her, and her clients, of perhaps a bottle of wine’s worth! Crístina suggested that I also freeze some of the grapes to be enjoyed eaten straight from the freezer, which I did, of course.
Plus, well obviously, we tasted her quite stunning M de Alejandria, under the shade of the veranda, specially designed to look exactly like one of the antique Riu Rao, used in the area a century and more ago, for drying Moscatel grapes!
The wine is sheer delight and when I tasted a grape, just harvested from a bunch, and compared it with the wine, it was incredible! Crístina has done exactly what she set out to do. There is a lovely fresh white blossom fragrance to the wine, mingling with raisony grape aromas as well. On the palate it’s sweet with fresh fruit of grapes to the fore, having also that crucial element for a dessert wine – a touch of acidity maintaining the freshness of the wine.
M de Alejandria is available in Michelin starred and other quality restaurants as well as in fine wine shops – and I highly recommend you invest in a bottle or two of this excellent wine, with a story behind it as well!
Twitter @colinonwine; Instagram colinharkness53; Facebook Colin Harkness | agronomy |
https://trampolineseeker.com/4-most-effective-ways-to-keep-grass-alive-under-trampoline/ | 2024-02-22T05:13:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473690.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222030017-20240222060017-00296.warc.gz | 0.938699 | 1,026 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__124139735 | en | When a trampoline is permanently installed on a lawn and precautions are not taken to preserve the lawn space around the trampoline, the grass under the jumping mat usually dies because it is not protected from the environmental conditions.
Jumping mats are helpful because they block direct sunlight from reaching the grass and can also prevent water from reaching the soil which can cause the grass to die quickly if left for long time.
If your trampoline is small, it may not be a problem for you to take precautions in advance, but if you have a large trampoline, you should take precautions ahead of time. Some species of grass can thrive in an environment with low light and a dry climate.
As long as you grow the right kind of grass under a trampoline, you will be able to grow a better lawn than the one surrounding it.
Let’s take a closer look at this subject a little more, and I’ll explain how to keep grass alive under a trampoline, so let’s get started.
How to Keep Grass Alive Under Trampoline?
The possibility of having dead grass patches in the area where your trampoline sits does not have to be a guarantee. You can easily prevent your lawn from dying by incorporating a few simple things into your lawn maintenance routine to help you prevent the grass from dying too soon.
Place a Sprinkler Underneath Your Trampoline
If moving your trampoline every once in a while isn’t going to suffice to keep it in top condition, then you might consider placing a sprinkler underneath it every now and then.
If you are experiencing dryness as one of the main problems you are experiencing, then this is particularly useful for you.
If you are concerned about the integrity of your trampoline frame when exposed to water, there is nothing to worry about as long as you have placed the cover over the mat and frame covers over the frame.
When the proper precautions are taken, placing a sprinkler under your trampoline is entirely safe, and it will not in any way damage the trampoline.
Move the Trampoline Regularly
You can ensure the health of your lawn by moving your trampoline around on a regular basis throughout your yard. By doing this, you are allowing the grass to breathe.
Your yard will remain lush and beautiful for a long time due to the trampoline not covering a specific spot of grass until the grass dies.
It will give your grass a chance to make a full recovery when you move your trampoline if your grass is dry and deficient in nutrients.
If you have multiple levels in your yard, then that is a great option if you have them. A trampoline must be placed on a level surface in order to ensure a safe jumping experience.
If this is not the case for you, then you may be able to hire landscaping contractors to level your yard for you.
The weight and size of the trampoline may make it difficult for you to move it around. If the trampolines are lightweight, then one person can move them by themselves. Some trampolines are quite large, so if you have one of those, you may need some help with it.
Also Read: Where to Put Trampoline in Yard
Find Some Reflective Lawn Décor & Put It Next to the Trampoline
Although it may seem absurd initially, many grass species can grow well in diffused light as long as their growth isn’t completely inhibited.
A shiny lawn ornament will reflect the sun’s rays in multiple directions when it is hit by the sun, including reflecting under the trampoline.
Grass only needs a bit of reflected light from a garden element to be able to photosynthesize, so any additional light that can be provided helps the grass to grow.
This cool wind spinner I found on Amazon is an excellent example. It’s made from a shiny metal that will look great in your yard as decoration.
Still, it will also reflect sunlight laterally in different directions, which is perfect for getting a bit of extra light to go under the trampoline mat.
Install Organic Material Under Your Trampoline
You can also install a large base of organic material, such as mulch, sand, or bark, underneath your trampoline.
When a soft, stable surface is created, impact will be absorbed by the surface, and micromanaging the grass beneath will no longer be necessary.
If you want to create an organic base for your trampoline, you may find that it is worth your time to do so. Dig a trench 10-12 feet deep with a diameter allowing as much as 4-6 feet of space around the trampoline.
Once this trench has been dug out, it is then filled with the organic material that you desire. Install trimming around the edge of the door to keep the material inside. | agronomy |
https://www.digpu.com/what-is-today/december-23rd-kisan-diwas-in-india-farmers-day/94869/ | 2021-01-19T17:32:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703519600.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20210119170058-20210119200058-00371.warc.gz | 0.97899 | 364 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__56071370 | en | Kisan Diwas commemorates the Birth Anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, the Kisan Leader and the Fifth Prime Minister of India.
Farmers have always been the strength of India and Agriculture is the backbone. Farmers are the driving force behind the major sector of India i.e. Agriculture. This being said, the Farmers need to be honoured at least once a year. Every year, 23rd December is designated as Kisan Diwas in India.
Significance and History
23rd December is also the birthday of the fifth Prime Minister of India, Chaudhary Charan Singh. He was a farmer before getting a seat in the government. In 2001, the government of India decided to designate Charan Singh’s birthday as Kisan Diwas or Farmers Day. He has contributed immensely to Indian Agriculture. Being a person from the agriculture background he introduced various policies and reforms in India.
Singh became an example for many farmers as he took office as the Prime Minister even though he was once a farmer. Farmers Day is an opportunity to honour his contributions to the agricultural sector and India as a whole. This being the reason, in 2001, the government of India decided to dedicate his birthday to the Kisans’ of the country. Since then, every year on 23rd December is celebrated as Kisan Diwas.
Celebrating Kisan Diwas
This day is declared as a public holiday in Uttar Pradesh. Each year, this day is taken as an opportunity to pay homage to the brave souls who have fought for the wellbeing of agriculture and the farmers. Seminars and exhibitions are conducted by the government to make sure there is development in agriculture. There are also showcases by scientists of the latest technology and science in agriculture to help farmers maximize their output. | agronomy |
http://www.nimaigarden.in/bulb-fenel-seeds-op | 2018-02-26T03:10:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891817999.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20180226025358-20180226045358-00676.warc.gz | 0.872924 | 110 | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__8929321 | en | Florence Fennel Seeds (Foeniculum Vulgare), bulb type of fennel that is eaten as a vegetable. All parts of the plant are fragrant and can be used in culinary applications. Florence fennel cultivation began with the Greeks and Romans and filtered through the ages to Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
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https://chhattisgarhnewsline.in/news/28244/ | 2024-04-15T10:33:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816954.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415080257-20240415110257-00448.warc.gz | 0.893206 | 926 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__75081060 | en | Sugarcane cultivation is a vital component of agriculture in India, contributing significantly to the sugar and bioenergy industries globally. Per reports, India holds the position of the second-largest global exporter of sugarcane. “The majority of its exported sugarcane is directed towards countries such as Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the United States,” says Industry expert and the Managing Director of Indian Potash Limited (IPL), PS Gahlaut. As farmers gear up for the Rabi season, PS Gahlaut provides invaluable insights into mastering sugarcane care through optimal strategies for irrigation, weed control, and fertilizer management.
Irrigation Techniques for Optimal Sugarcane Growth
In the pursuit of maximizing sugarcane growth and yields, “Adhering to precise irrigation techniques is paramount” quotes Gahlaut. According to PS Gahlaut, a recognized authority in agriculture, the emphasis lies on maintaining optimal moisture levels using advanced methods such as drip irrigation, soil moisture monitoring, and strategic water application scheduling. “These techniques not only contribute to the conservation of water resources but also play a crucial role in ensuring that sugarcane crops receive the precise amount of moisture required for robust development,” continues PS Gahlaut. By fine-tuning irrigation practices, farmers can foster healthier crop growth, leading to increased yields and overall sustainability in sugarcane cultivation.
Indian Potash Limited’s adoption of polyhalite in agricultural practices has garnered attention for its remarkable positive impact. Gahlaut highlights polyhalite’s role in enhancing crop production, optimizing nutrient management, and contributing to the overall health of the food chain. “Polyhalite is positioned as a valuable tool; it is praised for addressing nutrient deficiencies effectively, promoting sustainable cultivation methods, and playing a crucial role in supporting the nutritional needs of crops, dairy products, and meat. Its multifaceted benefits make it a significant contributor to the advancement of agricultural practices and food system sustainability,” says PS Gahlaut.
Nutrient Requirements and Fertilizer Management
In addressing the specific nutrient requirements of sugarcane, PS Gahlaut emphasizes a comprehensive strategy that includes thorough soil testing. “This meticulous analysis enables farmers to precisely determine the nutrient composition of the soil, allowing for targeted and efficient fertilization,” mentions PS Gahlaut. Underscoring the importance of applying nutrients tailored to the specific needs of sugarcane, Gahlaut continues, “The key focus should be given on balanced fertilization, a practice that not only fosters robust crop development but also mitigates the risk of nutrient deficiencies.”
Through the adoption of these recommended practices, farmers can substantially contribute to the overall health of the sugarcane crop. This proactive approach not only promotes sustainability in agriculture but also enhances the nutritional quality of the sugarcane, ultimately resulting in a healthier and more sustainable food chain. Gahlaut’s advocacy for precision in nutrient management underscores a commitment to agricultural practices that support long-term crop health and productivity.
Addressing Challenges, Proactive Measures & Emerging Technologies in Sugarcane Farming
“Sugarcane cultivation comes with its share of challenges, including temperature variations, pest infestations, and disease threats,” says Parvinder Singh Gahlaut. By staying ahead of these potential issues, farmers can implement preventive strategies, including the adoption of integrated pest management techniques and the cultivation of disease-resistant sugarcane varieties. “Integrated pest management involves a holistic approach to pest control, utilizing a combination of biological, cultural, and chemical methods to minimize the impact of pests on the crop,” quotes PS Gahlaut. Additionally, Gahlaut highlights the importance of selecting and cultivating sugarcane varieties with inherent resistance to diseases, providing a sustainable and resilient foundation for the crop.
Explaining the relevance of using newer technology, Gahlaut says, “Precision agriculture and advanced irrigation systems are highlighted as potential game-changers.” This advanced solution offers farmers more efficient and sustainable ways to manage their crops. Additionally, these innovations not only enhance productivity but also contribute to the overall sustainability of sugarcane cultivation.
By embracing advanced techniques, addressing nutrient requirements, and proactively managing challenges, farmers can enhance the health and sustainability of their sugarcane crops. The potential of emerging technologies, coupled with the positive impact of polyhalite, positions sugarcane cultivation on a trajectory toward a more productive and environmentally friendly future. | agronomy |
https://vinelady.com/what-animal-eats-pepper-plants/ | 2021-01-23T04:34:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703533863.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20210123032629-20210123062629-00110.warc.gz | 0.907793 | 154 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__219738630 | en | The following animals will eat your pepper plants slugs & snails, aphids (greenfly/blackfly), pepper maggots,whitefly and nematodes. Flea beetles, cutworms, horn worms, thrips, spider mites, rabbits, squirrels, deer and leaf miners.
Do rabbits eat pepper plants
Rabbits will eat your pepper plant the only way you can stop them is a rabbit-proof fence around the pepper plants.
Do squirrels eat pepper plants
Squirrels eat pepper plants you can stop them by putting your pepper plants in a polytunnel.
Do deer eat pepper plants
Deer eat pepper plants you can stop them by putting your pepper plants in a poly tunnel with anti deer fence. | agronomy |
https://livingwithoutplasticinenglandblog.wordpress.com/2016/07/01/growing-our-own-veg/ | 2019-05-25T03:53:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232257847.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20190525024710-20190525050710-00387.warc.gz | 0.976573 | 545 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__26526367 | en | Our move has given us the gift of many things. One of those is a yard and garden. Previously we lived in a flat which had a strict no plants outside policy (including windowsills) so we really couldn’t grow very much. My indoor rocket lasted a while (which our tortoise Fred really appreciated) but other than cacti we deliberately grew little else.
However, we have inherited a gorgeous cottage garden. I have just started to prune it in parts (this is a pre-pruning photo of it). It is truly beautiful and we intend to enjoy some summer evenings in it eating dinner 🙂
Our yard (at the back) has provided us with the space to start growing our own veg, some of which we hope to eventually transfer into our front garden when we find a suitable space. So far we have started to grow potatoes, beetroot, mixed herbs, lavender, cauliflower, beans and lots of onions! Some of these have been gifted to us from our parents as cuttings. Some as whole plants. Some have come from seeds we have bought from a gift card given by a friend. My parents have supplied us with many pots. Currently they are all plastic ( but second or probably third hand). We are using wool to stop slugs (here’s hoping) and are aiming to go as organic as possible with the growing.
Is gardening plastic free? Currently no, but so far we have avoided buying any plastic. Everything we have got which is plastic is second hand which is good. Everything we have bought so far has been seeds in paper packets. We hope if we have to buy any pots in the future to re-use things we already have or if needs be buy non plastic pots. Currently an old shoe rack is making a great shelf 🙂
What is exciting is that we are hoping to grow and eat as much of our own vegetables as possible. This would be great for lots of reasons including our carbon footprint but especially because it gives us greater variety in our vegetables. Finding beetroot where we live plastic free would be a challenge, especially in bike-able distance, but currently we may end up with a host of plastic free beetroot (so long as the slugs don’t get to them). We are also looking forward over the next year to learning our harvest times and season. To listen to other gardeners and growers for tips on all the best ways to produce vegetables (fruit is in a year or so’s time).
So any tips folks? Anyone out there doing plastic free vegetable growing what to share any of there learning curves? All are greatly appreciated from an amateur gardener! | agronomy |
https://yourywca.org/honorees/ellen-tirza-lotte-straus/ | 2024-02-21T09:27:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473401.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221070402-20240221100402-00038.warc.gz | 0.96481 | 308 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__98197748 | en | Ellen Tirza Lotte Straus was a rancher and environmentalist who dedicated her life to preserving a viable agricultural community in West Marin. Credited with building a bridge between Marin’s dairy ranchers and its environmentalists, she co-founded the Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT), the first agricultural land trust in the nation and a model for protecting agricultural lands.
Almost alone among the ranchers, she and her husband supported the creation of the Point Reyes National Seashore, opposed high-density in the West Marin General Plan, and supported A-60 zoning. Mrs. Straus and her family were dairy ranchers for more than fifty years, providing a model for environmental awareness within the farming community. Since 1960, she opened the ranch to students and others to teach about agricultural life. Her family transformed their dairy into an organic operation, the first one west of the Mississippi.
Mrs. Straus helped conceive and produce Farming on the Edge, by John Hart, the story of agricultural land preservation in Marin. She held a BA in Natural Science and Mathematics from Bard College in New York. She was on the board of the Greenbelt Alliance, the Tomales Bay Advisory Committee, and the Rural Land Use Committee of the Marin Conservation League, and was a member of the West Marin Growers Group. She has also served on the environmental Action Committee of West Marin, the Environmental Forum of Marin and the Community Partnership Committee of the Marin Community Foundation. She was an artist and a former member of Artisans Gallery. | agronomy |
https://cobiangrowhouse.com/product/gelato-seeds/ | 2023-09-23T10:32:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506480.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923094750-20230923124750-00873.warc.gz | 0.886171 | 455 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__159535290 | en | Gelato seeds #33 is a delicious-tasting hybrid cross between Sunset Sherbet and the Thin Mints pheno. of Girl Scout Cookies. It has the potential to grow into a large plant with good resin production and very high levels of THC.
When cultivated indoors growers can expect plants with a height of between 90 – 120 cm. producing yields in the region of 550 – 600 gr/m2 in a flowering period that extends to 55 – 60 days.
Outdoor growers will be impressed with this strain’s size which reaches between 200 – 250 cm. tall. Harvest in the northern hemisphere will be at the end of September with big yields anticipated from such sizeable plants.
While extract-makers will love the quantity of resin produced the scent and taste of Gelato #33 will impress everyone; sweet, citrus flavors with an earthy note provide complexity. THC levels have been measured at 25% so beware of its potency.
Where to buy Gelato seeds
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Manufacturer Advanced Seeds
Genetics Sunset Sherbet x GSC (Thin Mints)
Variety Indica / Sativa
Flowering Type Photoperiod
THC Content Very High (over 20%)
THC Content 25%
Yield Indoors: 550 – 600 gr/m2
Plant Height Indoors: 90 – 120 cm; Outdoors: 200 – 250 cm
Grows Indoors, Outdoors
Max Flowering Time 9 weeks
Flowering Time 55 – 60 days
Harvest Month Late September
Taste / Flavour Citrus, Earthy, Sweet | agronomy |
http://mymommysworld.com/organic-gardening-just-got-easier.html | 2013-05-24T22:58:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368705195219/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516115315-00049-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.971901 | 382 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__93191497 | en | This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Whitney Farms. All opinions are 100% mine.
Organic gardening has been a passion for our family for many years. My better half has been a gardener for many years and I have had limited success at gardening but I am determined to try.
One of the things we are passionate about is ensuring that the products we use in our garden are made from ingredients found in nature. We don’t use any chemicals or synthetic products. We want only organic soil in our garden, growing our food.
In the past we have always had compost to nourish our garden. Last winter, for various reasons, we weren’t able to keep up our compost pile so we were excited to find Whitney Farms® plant food. Having organic plant food made with ingredients we find naturally in the soil is the perfect solution to our lack of compost this year.
By using Whitney Farms organic plant food we hope to be able to supply our family with all the vegetables that we need this summer. Money has been tight and we are planning on saving some by gardening and growing what we need to have a healthy summer and stock up the freezer for the winter.
The most important plants we want to grow are our tomatoes. Being married to a full-blooded Sicillian we need to have tomatoes at all times. My son also eats them like they are going out of style. We spent all day Sunday planting tomatoes and making sure we added the right plant food for a great tomato crop.
With Whitney Farms organic plant food I hope our garden looks like this by the middle of the summer.
If you are growing a garden this summer you can try out Whitney Farms® organic plant food with a $3 coupon.
I would love to hear about your garden. Leave a comment below and let me know what you are excited about planting. | agronomy |
http://dadamac.net/blog/20091112/future-farmers-and-food | 2018-01-23T05:44:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084891750.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20180123052242-20180123072242-00261.warc.gz | 0.964155 | 443 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__171738761 | en | I enjoyed the chat that we had on the way ahead for Dadamac.net. I think it is a good starting point to take the discussions further about the evolution of the site.
Now to get on with my post for the Open Letter section, I have been looking at some interesting articles on the farm sector. The more I read about it, the sadder I feel about the farm community across the world--more so in developing countries.
As the global population surges by a few billions over the next few decades, farmers are going to face more pressure than ever to produce food in the face of challenges like climate change, shrinking agricultural labour (caused by movement of people from villages to cities), and shortage of land to till.
In a recent article, Jacques Diouf, Director-General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation, says as the rural and farm population gets reduced, agriculture will increasingly become more capital- and knowledge- intensive to produce more and higher quality food for bigger and richer urban populations.
While much of the new investments, he says, will come from the private sector and farmers themselves, a substantial sums of public money must be spent on infrastructure, technology, education and extension systems.
An interesting article by emeritus Indian scientist M S Swaminathan says the media has a crucial role to play in revitalising agriculture by reporting on issues impacting farmers and their livelihoods. Professor Swaminathan, regarded by many as the pioneer of India's green revolution in the 1960s, adds that media has to take care not to lose focus of the small farmer. I am not too sure how much of the big media would like to pay heed to his words.
But I still see a silver lining skirting the dark clouds. Since a lot of the next revolution will be propelled by education and technology, organisations in the ICT (information, communication and technology) space, in tandem with research institutions, have a wonderful opportunity to create new avenues to train the farming community on better use of seeds, water and irrigation.
To me, the biggest theme of the next few decades will be to keep the farmer and his family happy in their homes, fields and villages. | agronomy |
https://biodiversityrevolution.wordpress.com/2013/05/14/giving-bees-a-break/ | 2022-05-19T15:26:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662529538.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220519141152-20220519171152-00515.warc.gz | 0.960319 | 303 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__261772278 | en | The European Union has recently decided to ban three of the world’s most widely used pesticides for 2 years, as they are linked to colony collapse disorder in bees. It wasn’t a unanimous decision, or even enough countries to achieve the weighted majority needed to ban the pesticides outright, which is why the issue was passed to the executive European Commission.
Predictably, the manufacturers of the pesticides claimed that the ban would result in billions of Euros in lowered or lost crop yields. However the EC presumably decided to adopt the precautionary principle and act now, even though the cause of colony collapse disorder is still somewhat uncertain, probably because, according to this UN report on bee colony collapse disorder (CCD), various insect and animal pollinators perform services for the global economy worth about US$203 billion per year.
And here is where I get a bit controversial, so put on your shouty faces: it doesn’t really matter how severe CCD is, nor what causes it, because as with climate change, we may not have the leisure to wait until the crisis is obvious to everyone.
What really matters is that we need to stop taking our ecosystem for granted and start taking care of it, and that requires that we keep an open mind and be more willing to step lightly on the planet. Which includes giving the bees a break from the toxins, and other suggestions from the UN report linked above.
[Featured image Honeybees grooming by Alex Ford, Victoria, age 17] | agronomy |
https://bigskyfarmher.com/2018/02/13/dont-save-seed/ | 2024-04-23T08:27:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818468.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423064231-20240423094231-00746.warc.gz | 0.965048 | 2,244 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__39932916 | en | Several years ago rumors started flying on social media and in certain news publications that farmers are not allowed to save seed, “Big Ag” dictated to them the type of seeds they could utilize and then further dictated their crop protection products. This has been widely debunked and clarified by many in the agriculture community. But what has not been explained some of the reasons WHY we do not save our seed outside of the Plant Variety Protection Act. What are the benefits to the farmers? To the purchaser (processor)? To the consumers? While saving seed still remains a certain part of the industry, as a general rule, the entire supply chain benefits from the diminishing practice of saving seed. For us, the following account for many of the reasons we choose to not save seed.
Many of my blogging and farming counterparts have already addressed farmer choice in regards to seed as well as other details of the process. These are important aspects of the industry to understand and important for farmers but I will let them tell you those stories.
A Farmer’s Life details “What’s in a Monstanto contract?”
Prairie Californian details “Do Farmer’s Have Choices?” for the HuffPost.
Lastly, Ask The Farmers discusses “Are Farmers Forced by Big Ag and Monsanto to Plant Seeds?”
Plant Variety Protection Act
In many cases the Plant Variety Protection Act (PVPA) dictates our ability to save seed. The act provides intellectual property rights to breeders of new seeds (and tubers depending on the commodity). The PVPA can be utilized in a variety of ways by breeders:
- Plant Variety Protection – seed and tubers (issued by PVPO)
- Plant Patents – asexually propagated plants except for edible tubers (issued by the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
- Utility Patents – for genes, traits, methods, plant parts, or varieties (issued by the PTO)
The owners of the variety are then afforded the exclusive rights to these varieties for 20 years. They can structure their program in a manner that allows growers to save seed or they can restrict our ability to save seed. The PVPA also makes it easier for these breeders to have their varieties accepted by our export countries. We raise several wheat varieties that are protected under the PVPA. In the case of our Clearfield Brawl we are not allowed to save seed and must buy new seed every year, on the flip side our Syngenta Wolf variety is also protected under the PVPA however we are allowed to save our own seed. We are however banned from selling any seed we have to our neighbors.
The requirements of the PVPA are often criticized by individuals outside of the agricultural industry however it is important to producers across the country. These varieties, regardless of their breeding techniques, are expensive to bring to market and researchers conduct future research and variety improvements in part with funds generated from royalties through seed sales. These requirements also ensure we are getting high quality seed that maintains all of the original benefits of the variety. Many of the unique variety characteristics do pass from variety through generations (generations in seed production are not unlike your family tree) however the purity and consistency can diminish. Purchasing new certified seed that is one generation removed from the registered varieties allows us to maintain our quality and purity expectations.
Benefits to the Farmers
I discussed several of the benefits to the farmers in the last paragraph. However there are other less tangible benefits to producers as well. Publications throughout the industry often point to six reasons a producer benefits from purchasing certified seed:
- Clean Seed
- Pure Seed
- Seed Quality Assurance
- Access to new markets
- Efficient use of inputs
The first three are closely related and directly impact the producer’s ability to rely on the genetics, varietal purity, and cleanliness (weed free) certification of the seed. Anyone can have seed cleaned, in fact we still do it when we save our own wheat seed, however some weeds are difficult to clean out of seed. When we do save our own seed we do not keep seed from fields known to have any weeds and/or any weeds that do not clean out of seed. However having certified seed assures you that the seed and the fields it came from have been inspected by not only the company who raised the seed but also regulatory bodies to ensure the cleanliness of the seed. Certified seed also carries with it a certain amount of traceability. In the rare event that issues arise with the quality or viability of the seed a farmer can trace the seed back to its original location. This allows the seed owner to improve upon their product, correct any issues, and work with the grower to mitigate the damage done. Seed saved by the farmer does not carry the same benefits.
I have no personally seen certified seed open access to new markets necessarily, however I have seen quite a few contracts require certified seed. These requirements hinge on the need for the end use products to maintain certain quality standards. These will come up again when we discuss the benefits to end use processors and consumers.
Efficient use of inputs is another reason many farmers have gone away from saving seeds. Saving seeds requires separate storage, cleaning, and additional handling. These expenses can all add up and often are not worth the hassle when we can simply purchase new seed, arrange for delivery or pickup while we are seeding and cut out quite a few additional steps in the process. There have also been several economic studies done by various Land Grant Universities over the years which show improved benefits when certified seed is used. One such study is linked here: Yield and Profit from New and Old Wheat Varieties Using Certified and Farmer-Saved Seeds.
Benefit to the Purchaser (Processor)
End-use contracts are actually our top reason for now saving seed (outside of the requirements within the PVPA). We raise several crops that are categorized as “niche” markets and have specific end uses. Within the language of our sales contracts lies the requirement to use certified seed. These companies also reserve the right to require written documentation that you did in fact purchase certified seed and can nullify your contract if you cannot provide such. For the first time in several years we were required to prove we had bought certified seed by our malt purchaser this summer, so it is not simply a requirement we ignore. Our crops that fall under this type of contractual language are malt barley, safflower and sunflowers. This is not an unusual requirement when an end use requires certain quality standards.
Why does our malt house require certified seed? Simple – quality and reliability. Each malt variety has different characteristics, both from our standpoint as producers and the brewers and processors. Each malt variety will brew differently. The malt house needs to have a reassurances that the malt they are accepting now only meets their quality requirements but it also maintains varietal quality aspects they need to successfully brew their beers.
Our safflower and sunflower buyers need to know if maintains certain qualities, especially if we are raising a variety that will be sent to the crushers and processed into safflower and sunflower oil. These oils have become popular in many products, in fact the chapstick in my pocket right now is produced with sunflower oil. These products require specific processing qualities and one of the ways purchasers assure they have the proper quality is to control the quality of seed.
In other cases end users maintain the quality of their products by not only requiring certified seed but also buying the rights to certain varieties. In the case of safflower we have to buy our certified seed from the purchaser. Several years ago they bought the rights to several safflower varieties developed by Montana State University Bozeman and have created their end use products around the quality and characteristics of those varieties. The same is often the case of products such as popcorn, growers purchase seed from their end-use contract holder which allows them to maintain the quality they desire.
Benefit to Consumers
How does all of this impact the consumer? The sum of all of these working parts allows the seed developers, producers, and end users to consistently produce many of the products beloved by the consumer market. The beer you enjoy after work today – was specifically created in part because a farmer did not save seed – and utilized certified seed that carried the required brewing specifications necessary to create the best beer possible.
The popcorn my Grandma eats for dinner every Sunday was developed by seed developers, bought by processing companies, and the quality is maintained by my fellow farmers. All of those factors combine to create a high quality product that pops reliably, tastes delicious, and maintains a certain nutritional profile that the consumer demands.
I have discussed previously the many different uses for wheat and while not as many wheat contracts require the use of certified seed yet, several of the specialty products do. When we raised low protein hard red spring wheat for the malting industry last year we had several varieties to choose from with the requirement we used certified seed. This requirement was in place to ensure the malting quality was acceptable as well as to ensure you, the consumer, would have access to the high quality wheat beer you have come to expect.
Consumers also want to know that their product has the necessary qualities and flavors to ensure proper cooking and baking. In the case oil products – each type (sunflower, safflower, soybean, peanut, etc) have distinct qualities that distinguish one from another. In the case of safflower oil different varieties create two distinct types of safflower oil: high-linoleic and high oleic. High-linoleic safflower oil is high in poly-saturated fats while high-oleic safflower is high in mono-saturated fats. High-linoleic safflower oil is best for foods that are unheated such as dressings while high-oleic safflower oil is great for cooking at high temperatures. If a farmer saved seed in this case the consumer might not be able to reliably count on these products maintaining their distinct health benefits and cooking qualities.
The reasons above are just a few of the many reasons that farmers choose to not save seed within their operation. Every commodity, region, country, and farmer will have different reasons however they are all an important part of an evolving industry. The diminishing percentage of farmers that save seed represent an industry that has learned to adapt, improve, and provide increasingly reliable and quality products to consumers on both the domestic and export markets.
Saving seed, or an inability to save seed, is not to be seen as a negative – in fact it should be seen as the exact opposite. From one end of the supply chain to the other benefits from certified seed abound. Hopefully I have been able to walk you through many of the benefits within the supply chain as well as highlight many of the background issues behind our decision to utilize certified seeds. | agronomy |
http://thekitchenbistros.com/meet-the-kitchen-purveyor-kilgus-farmstead/ | 2017-06-29T05:35:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128323870.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20170629051817-20170629071817-00656.warc.gz | 0.961174 | 1,236 | CC-MAIN-2017-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-26__0__186464741 | en | For our monthly series “Meet The Kitchen Purveyor,” we sat down with Justin Kilgus of Kilgus Farmstead to get to know them a bit better. Here’s what he had to say:
Where exactly is Kilgus Farmstead?
We’re in Fairbury, Illinois in the center of the state. We’re about a hundred miles south of Chicago.
How would you describe your farm?
We have about eighty acres of pasture land, about eighty acres of hay, and then about nine hundred acres of corn and wheat. We feed all of our animals non-GMO grains — ninety percent of their diet comes from grain foraged here on our farm. In addition to the crops that we grow, we also have our own pasture land where the cows are allowed to go out and seasonally graze. Right now, we’re milking about a hundred and forty to a hundred and fifty cows. We have five, full-time family members working, and then we have one full-time truck driver, and part-time that helps out once in a while. Other than that, we really don’t have any employees.
Kilgus Farmstead is the only single-source, on-farm milk bottler in the state of Illinois.
Our milking parlor sits a hundred feet from our processing facility. We pasteurize, package and ship our milk from right here on the dairy. You can come here and see the entire process, from the baby calf, all the way through bottling, and then purchase the milk here on the farm. Other dairies in the state will pull their milk together and take it to a processor and have it shipped out from there — those farms tend to loose their identity. Being a farmstead, we can ensure the freshness and quality of our product. Basically, if you’re looking for a local milk in Chicago, there’s one choice.
Correct. Our beef comes from our male calves in the dairy herd — I guess that’s where our farm started. My Grandfather started it back in the sixties, I believe. Then, more family members got involved, and we became more specialized, from dairy off into the pigs. The goats started out as a 4-H project for my brother and me, and there were no intentions of creating something that would bring us back to our farm. Today we kid out a hundred and fifty to two hundred does.
Can you tell me about your goat program?
We have Boer goats, which is basically the meat breed of the goat industry. Boer goats produce just enough milk to feed the young they produce. We have our own herd which we feed out with non-GMO grain. Some people will do it all on grass. From a chef’s standpoint and from a quality standpoint, however, goats are already lean and low in saturated fats. Feeding them just grass lends itself to being a tougher kind of meat. We’re able to put more marbling in the meat. When it’s then served at a restaurant, whether it be a chop or a leg, they are a lot more tender than what your typical goat would be.
Should Americans be eating more goat?
Being low in saturated fat, goat is a healthier choice than your beef or pork. It’s gaining popularity, it’s something that a lot of Americans have never tried. Even in the past five years, and in years to come, I think it will continue to gain popularity.
So, The Kitchen Chicago features Kilgus Farmstead goat and pork on their menu year round?
Correct. I would say on a weekly basis we deliver a hundred to a hundred and twenty pounds of pork, and roughly twenty to thirty ponds of goat to The Kitchen Chicago. They’re moving through quite a bit. Once the summer months hit, I do look for that figure to go up. I guess we’ll see what happens.
How do you like working with The Kitchen?
The Kitchen has been very good to work with. I’ve been there on delivery and I’ve been there to meet with Chef Johnny. Johnny has also been down to visit the farm. He is definitely locally driven; always looking for new products, and better ways to do things. I think he’s a great fit for today’s market, as he wants to incorporate local foods in the restaurant and is a very innovative individual. It’s also a great way to drive the community, as well.
What other restaurants do you work with in Chicago?
I’m sure you’re familiar with Stephanie Izard, and her restaurant ‘Girl & the Goat’. We’ve gone into all her restaurants as she’s opened them, obviously with the name they sell a lot of goat. We also work with Rick Bayless and his restaurants, ‘Frontera Grill’, ‘Xoco Dos’, ‘Topolobampo.’ Those are probably the two biggest ones that you’ve have heard of.
As a third generation Kilgus Farmstead Farmer, have you ever thought about doing something else?
No. I grew up with the farmer boys — it’s what I’ve always wanted to do. I’m not going to say that farming doesn’t come with its early mornings and late nights, but it’s one of those jobs where if you didn’t enjoy it, you wouldn’t last long. It’s a commitment, especially when you’re working with livestock. I’m glad to be where I’m at. It’s a great way to raise a family.
Interview by Veronika Sprinkel Ink. 2015
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I am pleased to announce that Garden Science’s biggest and best experiment to date - the instant garden - will return this spring for its second season.
Wait… it gets better.
Garden Science gets THE WHOLE BOX this time! There is no lack of ideas (or seeds) to fill it with, either.
What’s in store this time around? There’s going to be a couple of second generation instant garden classics coming back for sure. I’ll also be planting the really old gourd seeds and crossing my fingers. Additionally, I’m looking into trading my cow in exchange for some more magic beans so that I can try a reboot of Experiment 11. That last part may or may not happen, but I’m hopeful.
New Year 2013 Update
A happy new year to all of you Garden Science readers out there! I thought a good way to kick off the new year would be with a quick overview on how all of the current experiments are doing. If you do not see one of the 11 total Garden Science projects listed here, that means it has already been concluded. All experiments can be accessed from Garden Science’s tumblr homepage.
- Experiment 2 - Lemons: The lemon trees are having a much better winter than last year (knock on wood) and so far, there are no spider mites plaguing their indoor habitat. “Biggest” and a couple of the other plants have actually gotten a head start on spring and are growing new leaves already. There is a post in the works, although pictures have not been taken yet.
- Experiment 3 -
PoinsettiaChristmas Tree in a Can: In case you missed it, the Christmas tree in a can recently sprouted a new friend! I am now overseeing the care of two tiny trees, and am considering my options for transplanting in the near future.
- Experiment 4 - Growing Kits: At this point, the only non-Christmas kit still growing is the cactus grow kit. There are still a good number of little cacti and they look healthy but perhaps a little sun-starved. There is a whole lot of new stuff about to hit the grow kit category (mostly holiday gifts), so stay tuned for that.
- Experiment 6 - Zombie Plants: They had a great run, but the basil plants from this experiment were eventually pulled up with the rest of the fall garden. There are no current zombie plants.
- Experiment 7 - Avocados: The avocado plant grew to a very respectable size before being pulled indoors with the rest of the tropical trees. After struggling to find a great indoor location for it at the house, I brought it to work where there is a nice broad window for it to sit next to. It seems pretty happy. Unless something unprecedented happens, regular avocado updates should resume when the weather improves.
- Experiment 8 - Instant Garden: All the products of the instant garden have been cataloged and are now being stored in a safe, dry place. I plan to try a few more cooking endeavors when I have a chance. Outside, I have noticed a couple of volunteer lentil plants springing up where the garden once was.
- Experiment 9 - Pineapple: It’s dead, Jim! It held its own for a long time, but eventually it withered and died. I think it finally succumbed to rot. Don’t worry though, I plan to try again.
- Experiment 11 - Magic Beans: Regrettably, it looked like this batch of magic beans was not meant to be. I should have waited and planted them outside in the spring, because I don’t think that planting them inside during the winter did them any favors. They did not sprout at all, and soon I will be on the lookout for a replacement batch.
As an added bonus, the Garden Science sidebar is now mostly updated.
Experiment 8 - Meet the Garden (Part 7)
Before leaping into this much-postponed (and possibly last) episode of Meet the Garden, I’ll go ahead and take this opportunity to blame Garden Science’s absurd lack of posts on being ridiculously busy lately. Ridiculously busy. The sidebars still haven’t been updated, and it may still be a while until that happens. Posts will probably be less frequent moving into the fall, but hopefully there won’t be too many super long gaps in activity again, either.
The instant garden is nearing retirement. Near the base of the planter boxes you can see a peppering of bean shells that I tossed there thinking they’d somehow disappear. Flawed logic, apparently.
I’ve been trying to harvest the lentils as they dry, but I’m pretty sure there are millions of them hidden in there. Right when I think I’m making progress, these plants prove me wrong by seeming to have exactly as many lentils as they had two weeks ago. It seems impossible, and it’s something that Garden Science cannot explain.
A couple of late ears have shown up somewhat recently. I doubt they’ll get pollinated properly enough to fully form, unfortunately, but even if they don’t it’s shaping up to be a pretty decent crop.
The mystery plant has been pruned back several times and keeps making incredible comebacks. The camera was on a bizarre setting for this photo apparently. As much as I’m not-so-secretly rooting for this plant, I’m even-less-secretly hoping it doesn’t go to seed and totally take over.
The garbanzo beans finally dried on the plant, and I picked the last of them shortly after taking the above photo. I ended up with a lot more than I was expecting considering the squirrels (presumed) ran off with a full branch of them.
The fava beans dried, as well! Like the garbanzo beans, I harvested them right after taking the picture.
Pinto and Navy Beans
The pinto and navy beans are totally done. I need to do one more check to make sure I didn’t miss anything, but I’m pretty sure their reign is over.
The peanuts don’t seem to be growing much anymore. I’m hoping we’ll have a nice mild fall that will give them a little extra time, but for now it’s a question mark.
That about does it for this episode of Meet the Garden. There’s a whole bunch of stuff lined up for the blog that I haven’t had a chance to post yet, but hopefully things will slow down enough for it to all unfold in short time.
Experiment 8 - The first beans
I check the instant garden for developments about twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. Yesterday evening I made an awesome discovery.
These pinto bean pods were completely dried out on the vine. For those unaware, my goal for the beans and lentils has been for them to dry naturally with the sun so I can finally harvest them. Therefore, these are the first items from the instant garden that are actually ready for harvest!
A couple of beans were still the tiniest bit soft, so I left them in the sun for a while to become fully dry.
I’ll have even more of a bean update soon, I think, because it’s supposed to almost reach 100 degrees (F) today and I’ll bet that sort of heat moves the drying process along pretty substantially. I also picked a few dried lentils yesterday, but I’m saving that update for a little later when I’ve had time to pick more. Stay tuned!
Experiment 8 - Popcorn Science (Part 2)
I woke up early this morning to check on the popcorn.
I’m definitely not a morning person, but when I’m working in the garden in the A.M. I almost feel like one. There were clear skies this morning heralding nice weather for the rest of the day.
The corn is quite impressive now. The largest plant measured in at well over 7 feet tall a couple of days ago.
Not only have the tassels fully emerged now, they are also dropping pollen. Here comes the science:
The tassels of corn plants produce pollen, and the silks need to be pollinated in order for an actual ear of corn to develop. This essentially means that the pollen has to come into contact with the silks.
In a large corn field, the odds of this contact happening on its own is pretty high. Since I only have two plants, I decided to help them out. I gathered up a fair amount of pollen to start with… more on that in a minute.
Whoops, turns out my science wasn’t 100% correct on this! Check out this post in which I elaborate further.
This is what emerging silks look like. They sprout from the top of what will become the ear. I noticed this development only a day or two ago, but the progression of the silks really exploded after my initial discovery.
The largest would-be ear is actually on the smaller of the two plants. It grew surprisingly large before finally showing a display of silks. Here’s some cool trivia - there is exactly one silk for every kernel on an ear of corn. Neat!
In an attempt to aid pollination, I dumped all of the pollen I’d collected earlier onto each mini-ear’s silks. If everything goes according to plan, I’ll have some ears forming in the near future.
I didn’t have a great way to photograph it, but it’s interesting to note that the smaller of the two plants has two ears forming, one larger one and one small one. This is pretty typical. The largest plant actually has four forming, and they’re all about the same size so far. The highest one is well up near the top of the plant, too, which seems unusual. It will be interesting to watch and see if they all fill out.
Experiment 8 - Peanuts (MTG 6.7)
Greetings friends. Life continues to keep me busy with other things besides gardening, hence the longer than intended leave of absence. This will be the last episode of the long-running “Meet the Garden Part 6,” after which our regularly scheduled programming will resume. Today, our focus is the peanut plants. Some of these photos might be about a week old or so, but the peanuts have not been growing stupendously fast so it’s all still relevant.
All in all, they still look like they’re doing quite well.
The largest plant is not only growing new foliage at its top, but near its base as well. Leaves grow 4 to a stem and gradually unfold.
I catch the largest plant “napping” now and then. I’m uncertain if this is temperature related, light related, or perhaps the result of some other factor. I know my shamrock closes up at night, and I’m guessing peanut plants do the same thing. I have not charted the activity regularly enough to know.
When I first discovered the smaller of the two peanut plants, it was practically being smothered by the lentil plants. The actual lentil seeds in their pods are getting heavier now, and as the plant grows heavy the peanut has more and more sun exposure. It looks every bit as healthy as the “bigger” plant.
This concludes Meet the Garden Part 6. As I mentioned in the first post of MTG, the instant garden is a moving target. I already have a brand new update on the corn plants, lentils, and a couple of other things waiting in the wings. I also have a big pile of fun stuff I’ve been meaning to report on but haven’t really had a chance to yet. Stick around - there are bound to be some fun posts over the next few days.
Experiment 8 - Lentils and Green Lentils (MTG 6.1)
If you missed the last post, I’m doing edition 6 of “Meet the Garden” on a per-plant basis. First up, the lentils!
The plants appear to be done flowering and are absolutely covered in lentil pods. Many of the lentils within the pods look like they are at or nearing full size, too!
The above photo should provide some amount of context.
The plants are looking as if they may be nearing the end of their season. Does anybody happen to know a good way of drying fresh lentils and/or get them out of their shells?
Experiment 8 - Meet the Garden (Part 6.0)
The instant garden is a moving target. Right when I thought I’d acquired everything I needed for a new update, stuff would grow more, new cool things would happen, and suddenly I’d be way behind in my documentation. Now, I have a giant folder full of photographs from last week and even before that have not been viewed yet but keep growing steadily more archaic. I also have a ton of new ones.
Constructing these giant “Meet the Garden” posts takes a lot of time, and that’s part of what’s been keeping me behind schedule. For that reason, I have decided to divide edition 6 of MTG into bite-sized pieces and make one post for each plant instead of one or even two massive posts for everything. My theory is that this will not only keep the updates shorter and therefore more time-management friendly, but also it will allow me to post a sort of time lapse for each plant as it’s appeared since MTG 5 in a way that will be a lot easier to read than if I posted all of my material in one or even two posts. They would just be too gigantic.
Garden Science usually only posts once or maybe twice per day, but I am likely going to be making three posts per day until this MTG deal concludes… and that count excludes other circumstantial things that may arise. I’ll be spreading the updates out evenly over the course of the day a) so that I can write them whenever I have time without falling behind again and b) so that it doesn’t get too spammy. If this idea works well, I may use it again in the future.
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Farming games come in a variety of genres and subgenres, from casually accessible management and collecting to simulation-heavy and narrative-driven adventure games:
- Time-Management Farming Games: These games challenge players to complete farming tasks within a specific time limit and score higher than other players. The tasks may include harvesting crops and are very replayable.
- Simulation Farming Games: These games have more realistic gameplay, require players to make decisions based on changing weather and variable crop health, and let players craft and trade items. They also challenge players to balance the costs and economics of running a farm.
- Collecting Games: Animal collecting games have players working to breed and care for animals in order to achieve their goals. Build your farm to include areas for animals like cows, pigs, chickens, and ducks.
- Narrative-Driven Farming Games: These farming games focus on the story, tasks, and characters in the game. Players progress through the storyline by completing tasks given to them by the game’s characters. Farms can typically be customized, with buildings and decorations available for purchase.
Best Browser Farming Games
If you’re looking for the best Farming games to play in your browser, you’re in luck! On LupyGames.com, you can find dozens of games to choose from. Let’s have a look at a few of the highest rated browser farming games:
- Farm Tribe 2: Farm Tribe 2 is a fun and challenging game where you'll build and manage your own farm. Productively manage your own land and attract new customers as you serve up delicious snacks and treats.
- Harvest Tycoon: Harvest Tycoon has you on the farm as you try to unlock all the secrets of farming in each level. Play through the various levels, set your farm up in different ways and build up your farm’s reputation.
- Crop Busters: Crop Busters offers stunningly detailed graphics in this time-management game. Join a farming-simulation games that has become a worldwide phenomenon, as you manage your time between harvesting and selling crops, while also upgrading and maintaining your farm.
- Big Farm: Big Farm is a multiplayer farming game. Care for your animals and make sure to produce enough food to keep your family and friends happy. Create the farm of your dreams with customizable buildings and decorations.
Whether you’re a fan of simulation, time-management, collecting, or narrative-driven games, you can find something to your liking with Farming games offered on LupyGames.com. Give them a try! | agronomy |
http://www.austria-global.at/product/1121-golden-sella-basmati-rice/ | 2021-09-26T03:50:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057796.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20210926022920-20210926052920-00241.warc.gz | 0.793277 | 159 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__6071971 | en | 1121 Basmati Rice Raw is one of the world’s testy rice grades for its aroma, length and delicate flavor. The length of uncooked 1121 Basmati Raw rice ranges from 8.20 to 9.01mm. Every grain of rice spreads its sweet aroma, elongates double of its length, and freely flows when cooked compared to other rice grades.
1121 golden sella basmati rice specification
- Quality -100% pure Sortex clean Basmati Rice
- Length -7.55 MM to 8.30 MM
- Moisture -13.00% Max
- Broken -2.00% Max
- Damage/Discolor -1.00%
20, 10, 5 Kg BOPP bag | agronomy |
https://www.greatbluemarble.com/cattle-farmers-go-green-with-a-solar-electric-fence/ | 2024-04-15T15:56:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817002.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415142720-20240415172720-00226.warc.gz | 0.979361 | 290 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__199265756 | en | Many cattle farmers have decided to “go green” and use a solar electric fence to protect their cattle. There are many types of cattle farmers such as those that raise cattle to sell the milk and farmers that raise cattle to sell for the beef. However, all of them use some type of fence to keep them in one area of the pasture.
Cattle farmers are a breed all their own. Each one takes a special interest in their cattle and raises them in healthy environments. Some cattle farmers have huge heated barns where the cattle spend most of their time during the winter months. These barns are temperature controlled creating the perfect environment to keep the cattle warm and healthy. All cattle farmers make sure their cattle are protected from diseases by making sure they have all the shots necessary to keep them healthy and disease free.
Farmers also use electric fence gates and a temporary electric fence when they want to restrict certain cattle such as ones that are pregnant or need special care. So if you are a cattle farmer looking for various types of fences and gates for your cattle, visit www.farmsupplystore.com. There you will find a wide variety of farming supplies including various types of electric fences and gates. While you’re there take a look around the site to find other types of farming equipment that best suits your needs. Farmers are the back bone of America especially cattle farmers that supply milk and beef that feeds our nation. | agronomy |
https://www.cannoncoffee.co.uk/product-page/The-Gunpowder-Blend | 2021-10-21T05:43:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585381.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20211021040342-20211021070342-00292.warc.gz | 0.946814 | 415 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__256264525 | en | Intense, smooth and well balanced blend. Flavours of Caramel, coconut and berry afternotes. Low acidity.
Our gunpowder blend was created with the aim of being all the ammunition you need for your coffee setup. No matter how you brew, the Gunpowder Blend works perfectly as your morning, noon, and if you need it, night coffee!
Designed to be an all round people pleaser.
30% Tanzania Lungwa
Brazil Fazenda Mio:
From Ana Pellicer
'Mió is, first of all, a farm in Monte Santo de Minas, Brazil. A tiny town where I was born 30 years ago, and so was everyone in my family for at least four generations. Last year we decided we did not want it to be just a farm anymore, we wanted to export our coffee, importing it into the UK ourselves, store it here and sell it directly to roasteries.
We dreamed of making the term direct trade actually mean something to our farm, and everyone involved in the process. We want to be producers who are in charge of all decisions regarding the supply chain. We want to take control and expand our traceability to the roaster's door. What is the point of all the traceability work we do at the farm level if we don't know exactly what happens to our coffee afterwards?
Sustainability is incredibly important to us, and we have many projects we are working on to support social, economic and environmental stability'
The farmer members deliver their coffee in cherry form to the washing station, where the seeds are de-pulped the same day they're received.
The coffee is then rinsed and given a 36-hour fermentation period before being washed clean of mucilage. After the fermentation process, the coffee is soaked underwater, then washed again before being dried on raised beds for 9–14 days.
Mellow, sweet and clean with grapefruit, lemon, black tea and toffee flavors.
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http://www.raidis.com.au/ | 2015-01-30T19:59:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-06/segments/1422115861872.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20150124161101-00172-ip-10-180-212-252.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.955168 | 471 | CC-MAIN-2015-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-06__0__60969894 | en | Family owned and operated, Raidis Estate is Coonawarra’s new ‘kid’ in wine. The Raidis’ have lived and worked in the community for the past forty years. They have a hands on approach to wine production and are actively involved in all stages of the process. To achieve superior quality wines their vines are hand pruned and low yielding.
At age three Chris Raidis left rural Greece with his family for South Australia. Growing up and working in the vineyards of Coonawarra he dreamed of growing his own vines and producing premium wine. Over the years Chris and his wife Fran worked in Coonawarra vineyards until they opened Penola Strawberry Farm and Chris’ (locally famous) Greek Charcoal Grill. After many years of being hounded by the local vignerons, Chris and Fran ripped out the strawberries growing in the coveted Terra Rossa soil and planted Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.
The grapes for Raidis Estate’s Billy Cabernet Sauvignon come from the original vineyard planted by Chris and Fran Raidis 20 years ago. Steven Raidis returned home from the city and purchased land on the southern tip of Coonawarra with the dream of creating his own wine label. The varieties planted in Stevo’s vineyard are: Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc (all in production currently) as well as Merlot and Shiraz. Chris, Fran, Stevo and his wife Emma work closely together to ensure the success of Raidis Estate. Many long hours and hard work have gone into producing wine the family can be proud of.
In line with the Raidis family’s passion for food, the Raidis Estate wines have been created for you to enjoy with good food and good friends.
We are excited to announce the new Billy Goat Wine Club, a loyalty system that rewards members who purchase two dozen or more of our wines a year.
Check out our Billy Goat Club page for all the great benefits!
To get the inside word on the Wine Club, plus keep up to date on other Raidis Estate news sign up for our e-newsletter.
Simply email Emma with your interest. | agronomy |
http://esomarfoundation.org/case-study-kynetec/ | 2023-12-06T23:51:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100626.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206230347-20231207020347-00483.warc.gz | 0.961249 | 313 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__141949134 | en | Kyntec runs a panel of rice farmers to assess their practices and usage of seed, agrochemical, and machineries, across 6 countries in Asia. As rice is a key crop across major rice-growing countries, the focus of the research was on the farmers. The data demonstrated a need for social intervention in regard to the long term safety in using pesticides so readily.
The research covered over 140 of the major rice-growing districts in India, where each district is mapped based on its incidence of pesticide overdose. AgrilnsightTM tracks the dosage of product sprayed by farmers on their rice fields, which enables a comparison against the recommended dosage. The specific locations where the incidence is higher than the threshold are mapped for visualisation and those districts that are over-dosing then need to be consistently over-dosed for the next two years. The mapping can be further analysed by the type of pesticide, stage of crop, farm holding size, the size of the district.
The study was only recently highlighted as having a need for a social cause as there is a significant lack of awareness amongst farmers about the harm that indiscriminate use of pesticides can cause. It is also believed that more product means better results, demonstrating the need for research like this to help encourage open conversation and education. This study has also led to Government and NGO level initiates to take on board the findings, which can also be extrapolated to other countries such as China, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam where rice panels are also run so data is readily available. | agronomy |
http://ancient-knowledge.blogspot.com/2006/02/planting-by-moon.html | 2018-06-22T09:25:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864387.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20180622084714-20180622104714-00532.warc.gz | 0.967287 | 430 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__931334 | en | Wednesday, February 8, 2006
Planting by the Moon
For the past year I've been informally investigating the benefits of following traditional times for planting. Basically you plant annuals and above ground crops when the moon is waxing in the early part of the month and plant perennials and root crops when the moon is waning. Also there are better traditional times for planting which coincide with where the moon is in its path along the ecliptic which is divided by the twelve signs of the zodiac.
According to "Guided by the Moon: Living in Harmony with the Lunar Cycles" by J. Paungger and T. Poppe, the various signs of the zodiac delineate the various growth effects of the moon on plants in the following ways:
fruit: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
root: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
flower: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
leaf: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Anyone knowledgeable with Astrology will recognize these as coinciding with the elemental associations of fire, earth, air and water and suggest the nature of the elements are not arbitrary but are based on correspondences in nature. The more I study Astrology, the more I realize observation in nature does correspond and science is not so divorced from it, despite skeptics insisting otherwise.
As I said before, I've been informally experimenting with these concepts. Plants that I've moved during leaf, flower, or fruit periods often expend all their energy during the following growth period and are less likely to survive the winter. Only when I move them in a root period do they seem to hunker down and wait until the following growth period to bloom and put on leaf.
Also the plants moved in the leaf period tend to get really leggy, putting all their growth to leaves and stems. Planting seeds in anything other than a root period also have varying results and planting flowering plants in fruit and leaf periods don't seem to germinate. Overall, my impression is that following the cycles of the moon does seem to help maximizing my success with growing plants. | agronomy |
https://trendingkitchendesigns.com/garden-tips-to-help-you-grow-a-beautiful-garden/ | 2024-02-29T14:10:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474843.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229134901-20240229164901-00195.warc.gz | 0.947019 | 525 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__81982155 | en | One of the most important garden tips is to plan your new garden close to a water source. This way, you can run a hose to the garden and water it when needed. Also, use the fingertip test to check how much water your soil is getting. Most edible plants need 6 hours of sun a day to grow properly.
Fall is a good time to seed a new lawn and to plant annuals and perennials. It’s also a great time to plant new shrubs and trees. By seeding now, you’ll have a garden that will thrive come spring. You can also plant a winter rye crop to help your landscape survive the cold winter months.
Many insects are helpful in the garden, and there are many ways to attract them. Ladybugs, praying mantises, and parasitic wasps will all visit your plants and help pollinate them. Mechanical pest control is also an effective way to get rid of unwanted bugs. For instance, Japanese Beetles can be killed by drowning them in soapy water.
After planting your plants, make sure you check the soil for any signs of disease. The soil should be moist and a little warm. The sun should also be strong enough to encourage plants to grow. Prepare a space in your garden and grab your pruners and gardening gloves. Once the plants look healthy, you can move them into a mixed border.
You can also use your newsletter subscription to receive garden tips each week. It’s a great way to stay on top of what needs to be done in the garden. You’ll get weekly tips on the best plants to plant, tips on how to make your garden look amazing, and tips on landscaping and gardening. A few good garden tips include:
While you’re working on the fall harvest, you can also plant fall vegetables such as leaf lettuce, radish, turnip, and spinach. You should wait until autumn to fertilize woody plants and potatoes. Also, avoid cutting grass too short during hot weather. Harvest tomatoes and other vegetables every few days.
One of the best ways to add calcium to your soil is to use eggshells. These eggshells not only provide calcium, but they also discourage small insects and pests from living in your garden. This method is especially beneficial for plants that grow in the Brassica oleracea family. These include broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, spinach, and cabbage. Another way to add calcium to your soil is to make eggshells into powder and spread it around your garden. | agronomy |
https://cycreekpestcontrol.com/blog/the-damage-mice-do-to-crops/ | 2023-03-24T23:12:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945289.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20230324211121-20230325001121-00235.warc.gz | 0.954573 | 518 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__43462746 | en | Fill out the form below and a Cypress Creek representative will be in touch with you about your pest control needs.
The Damage Mice Do To Crops
We all know how bad mice are for the home, but what about our outdoor crops? Mice can do just as much damage outdoors as they do indoors, leading to lower yields. So how can you tell if you have an infestation and what can you do about it?
Where to find signs of a mouse infestation?
You can find signs of a mouse infestation if you look closely at your paddock and at your plants. In paddocks, you will find bare patches, chewed plants and mouse holes. In other areas of your crops, you can take a look at the plants themselves, and you will see that the stems may be gnawed, the seeds may be chewed, and the pods may also be chewed and lopped. You will also notice overall poor germination because of the mice chewing leaves and seeds. However, some of these signs may also indicate the presence of insect pests, crown rot, and birds or locusts, so you want to look for mouse holes before you can be sure that mice are involved.
How did the infestation start?
Given a large enough crop area, you will always have mice present in small numbers, but they only start to become an issue when their population increases due to several favorable conditions. For example, if they gain access to high-quality feed, or if you have large crop yields but a poor harvesting efficiency, mice will have plenty of food to sustain a large population. They may also thrive in areas where there are cracking or light soils, which allow them to burrow, or where there is heavy crop residue.
If you identify that you have a large mouse infestation in your crops, there are several control strategies that you can employ. To start, you can use an in-crop baiting system in areas where you’ve noticed the damage, and then employ hygiene recommendations to minimize breeding. These recommendations include minimising harvester grain loss and spills, implementing heavy grazing with sufficient ground cover to minimize erosion, and cleaning up any concentrated grain spills around field bins and other grain storage areas.
Sometimes however, the infestation can be so large that you will need some extra help to get rid of it. We can provide consulting and pest management services in these situations. Contact us today with any questions you may have, or to set up an inspection and pest control appointment. | agronomy |
https://gcfrng.com/ebonyi-commissioner-to-farmers-take-agriculture-as-business-become-self-reliant-gcfrng/ | 2021-10-20T23:30:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585353.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20211020214358-20211021004358-00361.warc.gz | 0.948104 | 703 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__210866906 | en | The Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ebonyi State, Chief Moses Nomeh has charged farmers to take advantage of the benefits inherent in the Agricultural sector and engage in large scale commercial ventures.
The Commissioner stated this during the flag off of a three day workshop organized by AfricaRice on Zero Hunger Project in collaboration with IFAD-VCDP to Rice Farmers and Extension Agents at Geneza Hotels, Abakaliki.
According to Nomeh, Ebonyi State is now the highest rice producer in the whole country with four million metric tons production from the statistical data sent to Ebonyi State from the Federal Ministry of trade and Investment.
He said that the knowledge of good agronomic practices ( GAP) was the most important foundation to good production.
The Agric Commissioner advised the farmers to pay attention to understand the quality of what to produce in order to meet International standard in the World trade market, ranging from land preparation, transplating, weeding, Post Harvesting, packaging, Storage and sales.
He applauded the effort of Governor David Nweze Umahi in reaching out to Farmers through input distribution in the current farming season and expressed optimism that all the beneficiaries would have a bountiful harvest that will boost food security in Ebonyi State.
He assured the team of the State Government’s support in the fulfilment of the Zero Hunger Project in the State.
Also speaking, the Coordinator IFAD-VCDP, Mr. Sunday Ituma commended Ebonyi State Government for supporting farmers of the State through his office and further explained that Zero Hunger Project was a project designed to end hunger in the entire country.
‘It is only few States that are benefiting from Zero Hunger Project for which Ebonyi State happened to be one.”
He added that the beneficiaries were being selected, two persons per six participanting Local Government Areas, which include Abakaliki, Ikwo, Ezza North, Ohaozara, Ohaukwu and Onicha of Ebonyi State.
The participants are to be trained as “train the trainers” who will go back to ensure that farmers in their rural areas are captured and trained on good agronomic practices in rice production in the state.
The team leader of Zero Hunger Project from AfricaRice, Dr. Francis Nwileni stated that the enphasis of the training is designed to ensure that qaulity seeds that can compete with international standard are been produced in Ebonyi State.
He encouraged the participants to ensure that after the training, rice production in the state become intensified in other to inprove the income of all the farmers that will proceed to the farms to practice what they had learnt.
Presentation of the results of the Training Needs Assessment Survey and Validation of Result by Extension Officers were also carried out.
Those in attendance in the event were the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Ritamary Okoro, Mr. Ituma Sunday, IFAD-VCDP Coordinator Ebonyi State,Team Leader of Zero Hunger Project AfricaRice, Dr. Francis Nwilene, Dr. Abraham Shaibu and Mr Abraham Ogwu of Zero Hunger Research Associate, resource persons on Good Agronomic Practices, Dr. Samuel Bakare, Resources person on Rice Advice Digital Tool for Fertilizer Optimization for Increase Yeild, Extension Officers as well as the selected farmers. | agronomy |
http://damianfagan.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013-year-of-wildflower.html | 2017-11-21T00:55:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934806309.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20171121002016-20171121022016-00716.warc.gz | 0.901595 | 108 | CC-MAIN-2017-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__24568362 | en | Thursday, January 10, 2013
2013 Year of the Wildflower
Every year, the National Garden Bureau selects a perennial, vegetable and flower to represent their "plants of the year."
For 2013, NGB has chosen wildflowers to represent the category of "perennial of the year." So rent a sod cutter, remove that static lawn and start a wildflower bed!
Selected for popularity, widely adaptable and easy-to-grow characteristics, these plants reflect horticultural diversity across the country. | agronomy |
https://patriciapearce.com/spiritual-teachings-garden-purslane-parable/ | 2023-11-29T01:27:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100047.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129010302-20231129040302-00591.warc.gz | 0.953495 | 918 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__187548660 | en | There’s also another weed whose name I’ve never known that grows like crazy. Like most weeds, it’s hardy. It doesn’t seem to mind heat waves or dry spells, nor torrential rains for that matter, and try as we may to pull it all one week, the next week it’s always back, spreading its long red stems, with their shiny oblong leaves, low to the ground.
So you can imagine my surprise a few weeks ago when I saw bundles of this weed for sale at our local farmer’s market. “You’re kidding me,” I thought. “This stuff that I’ve been tossing onto our compost pile for years sells for $2.50 a bunch?!”
The vendor, an Asian man who apparently didn’t feel compelled to follow American rules about what is a weed and what is a vegetable, knew that purslane (such a dignified name!) is loaded with vitamin A and C, and is delicious in salads and stir fry. He recommended sautéing it with garlic and a pinch of chili powder.
Sometimes Life Challenges Our Norms
Life is always challenging us with parables like that, isn’t it? It plops down right in front of us things that upset our assumptions and insist we shift our perspective. Purslane’s presence in our plot (forgive me for having a bit of alliterative fun here) has been a parable I’ve been parsing now for weeks.
First of all, it’s challenging any vestiges in me of the assumption that life is all about effort, and than nothing good comes to us except through hard work. This vitamin-loaded plant grows all on its own, thank you very much, without our fussing over it in the least. Heck, we didn’t even need to send away for any seed packets, nor, I’d lay bets, is Monsanto’s research team in their lab trying to figure out how to genetically modify and patent it, at least not yet.
Now according to Arla, an Ag teacher we knew in Missouri, a weed is any plant growing where you don’t want it to grow, and the purslane episode has also gotten me thinking about things in my life that I might see as weeds — unwanted and irritating — that might in fact be offering something quite useful if I would only stop rejecting them.
Sometimes life circumstances can be like that. Experiences we judge to be unpleasant often turn out to be the very things that enrich our growth. They’re loaded with all sorts of spiritual nutrients that grow our capacity to do very healthy things, like practicing acceptance and letting go.
From the Chopping Block to the Cutting Board
One of the most fertile fields this purslane parable invites me to explore isn’t necessarily what’s outside of me, but what’s right here inside of me. In the inner field I encounter a whole host of qualities, some of which I like and some I don’t, and the ones I don’t I often try to reject or resist.
And here’s the crazy thing: oftentimes it’s the very act of resisting them that causes them to thrive. My brother-in-law, Tim, recently told me that if you try to pull a thistle out by the roots, not only will you not succeed in getting all the roots, but you’ll trigger the thistle’s growth response and you’ll end up with more of them than you had before.
When it comes to our inner qualities, resistance simply doesn’t work. What does work is acceptance.
It’s the difference between trying to use the chopping block and the cutting board. The things we put on the chopping block are things we want to get rid of. The things we put on the cutting board are things we intend to take in, welcome, metabolize, absorb, knowing it will make us whole.
Needless to say, the next time I went to the garden after my farmer’s market discovery, I didn’t throw the purslane onto the compost pile after I pulled it. I brought it home, washed it up, and fixed it for dinner. The Asian farmer was right. It was delicious. | agronomy |
https://www.northamptonhigh.co.uk/blog/reconnecting-with-the-natural-world-around-us-for-a-sense-of-well-being/ | 2024-04-24T03:34:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00794.warc.gz | 0.965577 | 951 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__4922110 | en | As I was scrubbing my hands after a couple of very enjoyable hours in my garden recently, it struck me just how therapeutic working with the soil can be.
Recent studies have shown how much gardening can contribute to one’s physical and mental well-being. There is nothing better than tending a plot of ground, however small, planting a few seeds and watching them grow into something beautiful and maybe even edible.
Few people can deny how good home grown produce can taste and picking a ripe fruit from your own tree, that you have seen start as a tiny bud, then a flower in the exuberance of spring, becoming a growing fruit in the summer and finally maturing in all the mellow splendour of the autumn sun is just magical.
It doesn’t just happen though; tending a garden is hard work, digging the soil, enriching it with compost, cutting back plants and recycling them into new compost, mowing the lawn and trimming the hedges to name just a few tasks, but what a promoter of health and all in the great outdoors, with fresh air and sunshine, in tune with nature. What could be better?
Just a few hours working in the garden is such a good stress buster; being able to enjoy the rewards later of standing back to admire a freshly dug seed bed, a crop of vegetables or a border of beautiful flowers, and all this without a mobile phone, screen or device to be seen!
Gardens have over millennia been places of contemplation, spaces to unwind and re-connect with one’s equilibrium. Monks walked in the cloistered gardens of their medieval monasteries, academics use the quads of university colleges to contemplate their work and even office workers escape at lunch time to the nearest park to be away from the hustle and bustle of today’s fast moving world.
We can do that too. In a garden we can enjoy the simplicity of just “being”, of listening to the birds and insects as they go about their daily lives and we can simply enjoy each season for what it is and its variety and beauty.
The benefits of gardening are overwhelming to our well-being. Recently Dr Sarah Wollaston, MP and Chair of the health Select Committee, herself a GP, promised that the Government would fund an enquiry into the benefits of gardening, with a view to making it available on prescription from the NHS. Let’s wait and see what becomes of that one…..
We however can do so much, even on a small scale, in our own gardens, houses, or here at school. We have recently re-vamped the wildlife area at the far end of the school estate and have made the pond and surrounding area more suitable for use by pupils of all ages across any possible curriculum area from nursery to sixth form.
In the pond there is special dipping area complete with boardwalk and areas for creatures to climb out of the water should they fall in.
Nearby is a purpose built bug-shack for the insects to over-winter and breed and a seating area of log stools forms an outside classroom for all to use.
In Junior School we have our sensory garden, where children can be introduced to nature at a very early stage through the beauty of sight, sound, touch and smell. They even have a mud kitchen where they can bake and cook using sterilised soil. The sunflowers below were planted and grown by the girls in our Junior School and produced a magnificent display outside the classrooms for everyone to enjoy. The seed heads will now be left to dry to provide food for the birds in the coming winter months.
Connecting with nature and growing things at a young age unlocks a world of magical fascination and discovery. You don’t need a lot of land, anyone can grow a seed in a pot on the windowsill and the responsibility that is bestowed upon you to make sure it is looked after, watered, fed, potted on and harvested creates a feeling of well-being and self-worth, where an individual is essential for the survival of something else other than just themselves. It has been scientifically proven that by looking after plants, humans focus less on their own problems and worries and become more objective and balanced. This is certainly something that many people, young and old would find beneficial.
We can all do more to connect with nature a little, take my advice and put a vase of flowers on your desk or table, grow a seed or bring pot plants into your home or office and you will soon see the benefits of what they bring into your life.
Senior Deputy Head | agronomy |
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I’ve taken up gardening more seriously this year. I blame the Cuisinart my dear husband gave me for Christmas. It turned me into a real “foodie,” you know, a lover of all things delicious. The Cuisinart came with a recipe book that is really fantastic. Rosemary Olive Bread, Artisan Bread and Old World Apple Pie (soooo delicious!).
Praying Mantis are beneficial bugs so he can hang out in the basil as long as he wishes.
So I’ve taken time away from silversmithing to get my hands good and dirty. I’m still making jewelry as orders come in, of course. But I’m just letting my whims carry me from project to project.
This spring we planted a variety of plants but the big producers were the basil, yellow squash and tomatoes. For a while there I was making a bottle of tomato sauce a week just too keep up with what was coming off the roma tomato plant. We started with one food garden in the spring and now we have 4 gardens, one of which is inside in my garden tub, which gets a lovely abundance of filtered light from the East.
Yesterday, I saw a gourmet salad on Pinterest.com. It had pea shoots and tendrils. I had no idea the leaves of the pea plant were edible. I was so excited I snipped off a few shoots and tendrils and added them to the salads we had with dinner. I googled and found an article that said that cutting the pea shoots off actually helps the plants branch out more and produce more sugar snap peas. Sweet!
I planted these sugar snap peas on August 27th and they are about 7 inches tall today, September 30th. They are the perfect size for the top 4 inches to be cut off and eaten. The shoots have the same flavor as a sugar snap pea but a bit milder and they are soft like lettuce. They don’t even need dressing.
Cutting back the basil has had the same effect as the article mentioned for the peas. Every time I cut several inches off the top of the basil, the plants make more branches and fill out. I have to cut back the basil every week and dry it because I love pesto but we can’t consume nearly the quantity this crop is producing.
How to dry basil:
Pick off any yucky leaves such as brown spotted or chewed on by bugs. Wash and shake off excess water. Place a large hand full of stems and leaves in the microwave on a paper towel. Set the microwave on defrost setting and run for 1 minute. Remove it from the microwave, rearrange the leaves and then put it back in for another minute. The aroma will permeate your house. When the leaves will crumble easily you can rub the stems between your hands and the basil will break into tiny flakes. Toss out the stems. If you find part isn’t crumbling it can go in the microwave again to finish drying. I store mine in zip lock baggies because all the spice bottles are already full.
We have lots of green tomatoes on the vine and I would love to make fried green tomatoes but my jeans are too tight today… so I’d better lay off the fried foods for just a bit. | agronomy |
http://crciweb.org/node/207 | 2017-04-27T07:17:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121893.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00522-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.939131 | 586 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__268651302 | en | The Brazilian Legal Amazon is equivalent to 59% of the national territory and 66% of the Amazon basin. The prior vegetation and deforestation (1970) was composed of 4,200,000 km2 of rainforest and 800,000 km2 of lower forest adapted to drought conditions. In 2000, almost 15% of the forest had disappeared (551,000 km2). Today the deforestation advances by 19,000 km2 a year.
The construction of highways opened the Amazon to the indiscriminate exploitation of its natural resources: lumber, minerals, hydroelectric energy, fuel, cattle raising, soy crops. In 20 years, lumber production in the Amazon —in the hands of multinationals such as Nevada Manhattan, Janus Internacional, Kiani— came to cover from 14-85% of the total amount. The exploitation of Bauxite (for the production of Aluminum), iron, gold and other minerals also produced a ferocious environmental degradation, contamination and sedimentation of the waters. Mining consumed a great deal of energy, obtained from vegetable carbon and the construction of huge hydroelectric dams (see sidebar).
Once the lumber has been cut down in the forest, the lands are occupied by the landowners in order to convert them into soy bean fields or pasture land. Intentional fires liquidate 80 thousand km2 a year, with the consequent contamination of 620 million tons of carbonic gas. The large-scale single-crop agricultural and forestry industrial plantations (soy and eucalyptus) provoke more deforestation, loss of biodiversity, contamination, scarcity of water and prevent the regeneration of the forest. The expulsion through blood and fire of the peasants and indigenous peoples is the work of irregular armies of businessmen and landowners that can count on the federal government looking the other way. 67% of the lands belong to 4% of the owners, who use as slave manpower the peasants expelled from their parcels of land. They work in the ranches in exchange for food, tents and tools, at exorbitant rates of credit which can never be paid. If they attempt to escape they are assassinated by the private armies. In the last decade, two thousand peasants and seringueiros (latex extractors), many coming from the Northeast or from the slums of Río and Sao Paolo, were assassinated.
The most important factor in the deforestation today is soy bean. The “soy bean king” is Blairo Maggi, governor of the State of Mato Grosso and owner of the Maggi Group, principal producer of soy beans on a world-wide scale. Maggi, with the blessings of the PT government, and financed by the World Bank and the IFC, disposes of a network of 900 farmers obliged to sell him their produce under conditions he stipulates. In his first year as governor (2003), deforestation doubled (Europa Press, March 9). | agronomy |
https://strawbystraw.com/collections/eco-friendly-straws | 2019-05-22T17:05:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256887.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20190522163302-20190522185302-00245.warc.gz | 0.924889 | 132 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__132939188 | en | Fighting plastic disposables with agricultural waste
We use grain stalks and turn them into usable products: drinking straws! After every harvest around the world, stems of cereal plants are left behind as agricultural waste. For our natural straws, these stems are collected, cut by hand, and sterilized – ready to be served with your cocktails and juices!
Available for Tumbler Glasses (15 cm) Long Drink Glasses (20 cm) Bottles (23 cm)
Orders before 12 AM on weekdays will be shipped the same day!
If you place an order in the weekend, it will be shipped the next work day. | agronomy |
https://vegbox.org.uk/2021/05/20/10-reasons-to-join-kentish-town-vegbox-or-another-local-organic-vegbox-scheme/ | 2023-12-08T18:14:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100769.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208180539-20231208210539-00746.warc.gz | 0.928361 | 963 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__263038739 | en | 1. You’ll be joining a community
With its hyperlocal focus, cooperative status, network of pick-up points and volunteer opportunities, when you sign up to Kentish Town Vegbox you’re getting more than just a bag of vegetables once a week. Our members are part of a vibrant, active community, with regular social gatherings like Christmas drinks and our annual AGM (online for now, offline soon we hope). Come along on a Wednesday and help pack bags, or you could even join the board and help shape the future of Kentish Town Vegbox. Plus profits are invested back into the community through support for local food projects.
2. You’ll be supporting small-scale farmers
Kentish Town Vegbox is supplied directly by small-scale organic and low-environmental-impact farms, mostly in southeast England. Our farmers are paid fairly and promptly and can supply us with what’s available in the fields that week, rather than being tied to restrictive demands from the supermarkets.
3. You’ll be supporting organic agriculture
Intensive industrial agriculture demands immense inputs of energy, water and other non-renewable natural resources, poisons the soil, air and water with chemicals, destroys wild and domesticated biodiversity and devastates soil fertility. Organic agriculture aims to re-establish an ecological balance and takes into consideration farming’s medium- and long-term effects on the ecosystem instead of focusing purely on maximum yield for minimum cost. And apart from the environmental benefits of organic agriculture, reducing the amount of pesticides you eat can only be a good thing!
4. You get fresh fruit and veg
Because our produce is supplied directly from local farmers rather than shipped across the world or passing through numerous steps along complex supply chains, it tends to be fresher and last longer once it’s in your fridge, meaning not just tastier veggies but also less food waste. Muddy carrots and dusty potatoes might not be the prettiest, but unwashed root vegetables have a longer shelf-life than their pristine cousins.
5. You get seasonal fruit and veg
It might be a cliché to complain about tasteless strawberries air-freighted from Chile in December, but like all clichés it’s based on truth. Apart from tastier fruit and veg, eating in tune with the seasons gives you a connection to nature that’s often sorely missing in big cities. The environmental impact is lower, and fleetingly brief seasons mean a greater appreciation. Instead of eating it mindlessly all year round, better to gorge on asparagus for those few weeks of April and May when the green stalks are available.
6. You get local fruit and veg
Linked to the environmental benefits of eating seasonally are the benefits of eating locally: a connection to the surrounding land, but also a massive reduction in food miles. Relying on local produce also increases resilience in the food supply chain, with less impact from major shocks like Brexit or the pandemic.
7. You’ll eat more vegetables
The “5 a day” recommendation should really be more like 10 a day according to a study by Imperial College London that looked at 2 million people’s dietary habits and showed that eating 800 g (10 portions) of fruit and vegetables a day dramatically reduced the risk of cancer, heart disease and premature death. A weekly influx of Vegbox veg makes it easy if not imperative to include more produce in your everyday diet.
8. You’ll diversify what you cook
You might not automatically grab a bag of leafy purslane or knobbly celeriac on your way through the supermarket aisles – and they might not even be there – but when they show up on your doorstep you have the perfect opportunity to try out something new rather than sticking with safe favourites. Luckily the internet offers plenty of inspiration if you’re not sure what to do with nettles, radish greens or swede.
9. You’ll end up with less packaging
Kentish Town Vegbox is committed to reducing the packaging on its fruit and veg to the bare minimum. Our nylon bags should be returned every week, and as many vegetables as possible are packed loose inside them. Plastic bags and hard plastic are used only when absolutely necessary to maintain the freshness and integrity of the produce, and all of our packaging, whether paper or plastic, can be returned to us for reuse.
10. You can avoid the supermarket
A vegbox scheme offers a way to participate in a different kind of food system, one that puts people and the environment first rather than blindly pursuing profit at all costs. | agronomy |
https://www.aquariumpartners.com/product-page/elos-1-nitrato | 2023-09-23T10:29:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506480.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923094750-20230923124750-00720.warc.gz | 0.90112 | 231 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__314974650 | en | It is a high
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pigmentation of chlorophyll, especially with red-leaves plants.
- does not alter ionic stability of the aquarium' water
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Dose: 1 ml. per 7,92 gal in during the start-up phase (1-8th week), 2 ml per 7,92 gal during regime (>9 week). Add in combination with 2., 3., 4., 5. and Rigenera | agronomy |
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