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https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/savecaliforniafarmland | 2018-04-24T21:00:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125947328.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20180424202213-20180424222213-00135.warc.gz | 0.941699 | 724 | CC-MAIN-2018-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__133555526 | en | California Farmland Trust
Our mission is to work with farmers to protect the best farmland in the world. From our humble beginning at a farmhouse kitchen table in order protect one, solitary family farm, to now protecting over 50 family farms, our impact has grown every year. We are dedicated to protecting the farms that feed your family.
8788 Elk Grove Blvd. Building 1, Suite I
Elk Grove, CA 95624
|County or Parish:||Sacramento|
|Primary NTEE:||Food, Agriculture & Nutrition|
|Sub NTEE:||Farmland Preservation|
Did you know that California is America's largest agriculture-producing state? With nearly 80,000 family farms, California is truly a farm state. Our farms produce 80% of the world's almonds; 99% of America's artichokes, raisins, rice, and walnuts; and over 80% of America's apricots, lemons, and strawberries. The industry contributes more than $23 billion dollars to the American economy, and provides over $6 billion in wages to its employees every year. Farming also has environmental benefits, with carbon-reducing trees creating shade and fighting climate change, with irrigation recharging groundwater, and with orchards and fields providing wildlife habitat.
All of this is enabled by the unique combination of climate, soil, and water found in the Golden State. California's land is the foundation that makes it all possible - nowhere else can farmers grow the abundance and quality of food produced here. Unfortunately, over 50,000 acres of farmland are lost to development every year (at an average farm size of 369 acres, that's potentially 135 family farms lost every year). And once those acres of farmland are developed, the chances of them being returned to productive farming are effectively nil. If we pave over our farmland, where will America's almonds, walnuts, raisins, rice, apricots, lemons, and strawberries grow?
Our top needs:
- Funding: Unrestricted - Funding for our ongoing efforts to protect the farms that feed our families. Every dollar we raise is matched with three more to protect California family farms.
- Funding: Program - Matching funding for the Kids to Farm program, which is primarily funded by a sponsorship from Raley's Family of Fine Stores.
- Board Members - Enhancing board governance by recruiting knowledgeable and passionate board members.
- Volunteers - Increasing capable volunteer base for protection and stewardship of our conservation easements.
- In-Kind Donations - High quality in kind donations for use in raffles and other fundraising events.
For many of our family farms, the temptation to sell their land for development is nearly impossible to resist. After all, developers offer top dollar to free our family farmers of their dirty jobs. "We've had friends that have sold to development, we've seen what it does to them," says one of our farmers, Tom. "Money doesn't do anybody any good - as long as we have enough to survive," he likes to say.
That's where CFT comes in. We keep farmers farming, by putting legal protections on their land so that it can't be developed… ever. Our work guarantees that California's farmland, which doesn't exist anywhere else, will continue to grow the food and fiber our families need for generations to come. Our work ensures we have fresh, local, safe food for our families.
After all, there can be no farm to fork…without the farm."
3rd Generation Farmer | agronomy |
https://www.scc-japan.jp/en/genetic.html | 2021-10-17T08:28:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585171.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20211017082600-20211017112600-00550.warc.gz | 0.951489 | 315 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__255628265 | en | Japan is one of the largest grain importers in the world. In 2019, total 16 million ton of corn which is as twice as domestic rice production was consumed mainly for food and feed mainly from U.S., Brazil and Argentina. Also, 3.5 million ton of soybean was consumed for oil, feed and soybean food. Of these, about 2.5 million ton of imported soybean was used for oil and feed. As similar trend as corn, almost all soybean was imported from U.S., Brazil, and Canada is another importance country. This fact indicates that Japan is a critical market for growers in cultivation countries introducing agriculture biotechnology.
Japan requires to complete safety assessment on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) for food (food sanitation law), feed (feed safety law) and environment (Cartagena law) prior to import, cultivate and use of GMO. Successful completion is a critical step for developers, seed companies or food manufactures who want to introduce GMO into Japanese market to open up a market.
Genome Editing is state of the art technology applied to food, feed and agriculture area. In Japan, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) decided to request notification before use of Genome Editing Organisms.
SCC Japan provides regulatory consulting services on GMO and Genome Editing in Japan. We have consultants with more than 10 years’ experience in biotech regulation and have strong and broad network with key stakeholders in/outside Japan. | agronomy |
https://www.friendsofwetterntreegarden.co.uk/working-parties | 2024-04-16T09:36:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817081.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416093441-20240416123441-00596.warc.gz | 0.928009 | 152 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__195293556 | en | We meet on the first and second Saturdays of each month from 10am to 12 noon for gardening. All help is welcome for whatever time you can spare.
Please wear suitable clothes, gloves and shoes for gardening and bring gardening tools if you have them. If you don’t have gardening tools please let us know at [email protected] and we can provide some.
You are welcome to undertake those tasks that suit you, but, depending on the season and what most needs attention, we typically weed the rose garden, dead head and prune the roses and shrubs, clear litter, pull ivy out of the hedges, mow the grass and work on the extensive borders around the lawns. | agronomy |
http://bestforthehome.com/how-to-use-a-compost-tumbler/ | 2024-04-18T18:12:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817222.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418160034-20240418190034-00527.warc.gz | 0.932887 | 938 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__16458597 | en | Composting has many benefits to a home gardener; some of these benefits include an increase in crop yields and eradication of pests. Obtaining commercially prepared compost requires a lot of money. Any farmer can be in a position of making his compost even though he has limited space. This can be achieved by using a compost tumbler in place of a compost heap in the backyard. The following are the steps required to use a tumbler in making of compost.
Steps in Using a Compost Bin
Step one: Have the compost tumbler stored in a good place like the garage.
This will ensure that the tumbler is not exposed to excessive moisture that can penetrate the ventilation openings. If your storage area is not well covered, you will need to cover the tumbler with a plastic tarp.
Make sure that all the composting ingredients are added all at once.
Ensure there’s enough to make the tumbler full. Also, ensure that all the waste are added into the tumbler. Tumblers usually help to speed the time taken for compost to mature. With a tumbler, it takes a period of two to three weeks.
Step three. Ensure that the waste ratio in the tumbler is one to three, that is; one part of green wastes and three parts of brown wastes.
Brown wastes are composed of paper and wood products while the green wastes are composed of food scraps and grass clippings; these are the perfect ingredients for the best compost.
Make sure that wastes like shredded paper, empty toilet paper, newspapers, lint from vacuum cleaners and dryers, fireplace ashes, paper towels, hair, sawdust, coffee filters, wool rags and yard trimmings are added to other household wastes like nuts, seed shells, vegetables, empty eggshells, hay and tea bags.
Step four. Turn the compost in the tumbler daily.
Make at least a rotation using your hand each and every day or any number of rotations recommended, depending on the model of compost bin you have. The rotation ensures that the wastes are fully mixed to achieve the best compost. Using a tumbler is very advantageous since they are easy to manage and requires much less effort as compared to backyard compost pies.
Step five. Monitor the odors from your compost.
Offensive odors indicate that the compost ratio employed in making them was biased. The imbalance will lead to building up of pungent gasses like ammonia which will mean that there are excess levels of nitrogen in the compost. When ammonia is produced, it indicates that the compost requires more of brown waste. Other smelling odors like grassy smells indicates that the compost is not well aerated. Constant mixture will help release excessive moisture will help reduce the odor.
Step six. After two to three weeks, check whether the compost is ready.
It is ready when it produced an earthly smell. It will appear like loose soil bearing a dark brown color.
If your compost has not achieved this color or smell, it is a clear indication that it is not yet ready.
You are required to continue mixing hem at least once a day to achieve the desired results.
Step seven. When your compost is mature, remove it.
Transport them to the farm using a wheel barrow or any ferrying mechanism at your disposal. After you have removed some of the mature compost, do not clear the tumbler to act as a starter for the new batch. This time round you will have acquired the correct guidelines for making compost, the procedure is the same and next time better results within the desired time will be achieved.
Here’s a video on how to use a compost tumbler from Planet Natural:
- Compost tumbler
- Brown waste – twigs, dry leaves, grass and wood cuttings
- Green waste – kitchen scraps
To ensure a consistent production of compost, ensure that you save up food scraps in a separate container and avoid using the tumbler to full load. Constant following of the guidelines provided by the tumbler manufacture will help you achieve high-quality compost.
- Do not add pet wastes or diapers to the compost in the tumbler.
- Refrain from putting any meat or dairy products to the contents of the tumbler. Thing like metal, glass, plastics, pesticides, weeds or painted woods are not advised at all. These waste will not contribute to a healthy compost and can impede plant growth. | agronomy |
http://www.eddgent.com/photosynthesis-upgrade-proposed-to-raise-crop-yields/ | 2018-08-20T11:10:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221216333.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20180820101554-20180820121554-00665.warc.gz | 0.947021 | 774 | CC-MAIN-2018-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-34__0__24463842 | en | Photosynthesis upgrade proposed to raise crop yields
Supercomputers and genetic engineering could help boost crops’ ability to convert sunlight into energy and tackle looming food shortages, according to a team of researchers.
Photosynthesis is far from its theoretical maximum efficiency, say the authors of a paper in Cell, published on 26 March. They say that supercomputing advances could allow scientists to model every stage in the process and identify bottlenecks in improving plant growth.
But the authors add that far more science spending is needed to increase yields through these sophisticated genetic manipulations, which include refining the photosynthesis process.
“Anything we discover in the lab now won’t be in a farmer’s field for 20 to 30 years,” says lead author Stephen Long, a plant biologist at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) in the United States. “If we discover we have a crisis then, it’s already too late.”
The paper says that, by 2050, the world is predicted to require 85 per cent more staple food crops than were produced in 2013. It warns that yield gains from last century’s Green Revolution are stagnating as traditional approaches to genetic improvement reach biological limits.
“The work they’re doing is not possible without incredible investment. How that translates to a farmer in Sub-Saharan Africa is a very open question.”
Evan DeLucia, UIUC Instead, the group says crops such as rice and wheat, which evolved the more common C3 method of photosynthesis, could be upgraded to the more efficient C4 process found in crops such as maize, sorghum and sugar cane.
Another way to improve photosynthesis would be to widen the spectrum of light crop plants can process, the scientists say. Some algae and bacteria are able to process near infrared light and this capability could feasibly be genetically engineered in crops.
Long’s lab has demonstrated in a soon-to-be-published paper that inserting genes from cyanobacteria, a type of photosynthetic bacteria, into crop plants can make photosynthesis 30 per cent more efficient. A project backed by the philanthropic Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is now attempting to convert rice from C3 to C4
The paper identifies two steps necessary to achieve these gains. First, techniques that allow researchers to insert genes into targeted parts of the genome must be translated from microbe biotechnology into plant biotechnology. Second, existing partial computer models of crop plants must be combined into a complete simulation.
Genetic improvements will also have to work alongside improved farming practices, the authors say. Long says that only half of the yield gains from the Green Revolution were the result of improving crops’ genetic potential. “Another large chunk was getting the agronomy right for those genetic improvements,” he says.
Evan DeLucia, a plant biologist at UIUC who is not linked with the paper, says the work is promising, but with developing countries likely to be most affected by future food shortages access to the technology is a concern.
“The work they’re doing is not possible without incredible investment,” he says. “How that translates to a farmer in Sub-Saharan Africa is a very open question.”
Boosting photosynthetic rates will also add pressure on water resources already threatened by global warming, DeLucia adds, as the process requires water. “Soon you will hit a water ceiling where the amount of water becomes limiting,” he explains.
Long accepts the approach is unlikely to solve geographical disparities in food production. But he maintains that maximising yields in areas where water access is not a problem should still help mitigate global food shortages. | agronomy |
https://www.czechrepublicnewstoday.com/ | 2023-06-09T13:58:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224656737.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230609132648-20230609162648-00726.warc.gz | 0.898823 | 170 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__190678867 | en | Venezuela and Algeria Strengthen Cooperation Ties
US Team Advances To World Baseball Classic Finals
Stop tobacco farming, grow food instead, says WHO
With hunger spreading worldwide and tobacco responsible for eight million deaths each year, countries should stop subsidizing tobacco crops and help farmers grow food, the...
Economic woes dash job prospects in low income countries: ILO
Soaring debt levels compounded by high inflation and rising interest rates have dashed job-seekers’ hopes in developing countries, the International Labour Organization (ILO) warned on...
India train disaster: UN chief deeply saddened by loss of life
The UN Secretary-General has expressed his deep sadness over the loss of life and injuries sustained during India’s worst rail disaster this century, when three trains... | agronomy |
http://breakfastatsachikos.blogspot.com/2013/03/its-been-while.html | 2018-11-19T01:26:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039744803.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20181119002432-20181119024432-00215.warc.gz | 0.978395 | 72 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__8185732 | en | But the sun has been shining lately and spring is just around the corner. We've been tidying up and I feel so much better. It's like a breath of fresh air.
We're getting ready to plant seeds in our garden and we're looking
for a swing set to put in for our daughter.
Enough with the pouting already! | agronomy |
https://greenhorse.com.au/products/kidsownpublishing_wewenttothecollingwoodchildrensfarm | 2021-10-26T23:47:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323587963.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20211026231833-20211027021833-00135.warc.gz | 0.895976 | 158 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__274315148 | en | We Went to the Collingwood Children's Farm
Out of Stock
Meet the latte-sipping chook, the MASSIVE pig, the dressed-up horses, the buzzing bees, and on the way, grass and hay, grass and hay!
Delighting readers aged 2–8 years old, the rhythmic language of this book – in children’s own words – takes us on a journey through the Collingwood Children’s Farm in Melbourne, a working farm situated in the heart of a bustling city.
Australia’s favourite ABC TV garden fanatic Costa Georgiadis launched the book at the Farm’s 40th birthday in November 2019.
Words & trees by children
Farm animals & friends by Ciara Denham | agronomy |
https://www.thepetcentre.co.uk/pond-treatment/432-barley-straw-for-ponds-3pk.html | 2020-01-20T05:41:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250597458.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20200120052454-20200120080454-00528.warc.gz | 0.862688 | 78 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__25365297 | en | Barley Straw For Ponds 3Pk
Barley Straw Logs prevent algae and blanket weed in garden ponds.
• The decomposition of Barley Straw in the water uses up large quantities of Nitrogen.
• Since algae and blanket weed lack roots or leaves they require large amounts of nitrogen to live.
• Plant life with roots and leaves continue to thrive as normal. | agronomy |
https://100gardens.wordpress.com/2016/02/03/aquaponics-and-farming-education-proving-to-be-huge-benefit-to-high-school-students/ | 2023-06-02T15:48:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224648695.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20230602140602-20230602170602-00599.warc.gz | 0.953693 | 747 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__304447902 | en | On a normal day in Brandy Starnes’ fourth block class, you can expect to see dedicated students working on projects and completing daily tasks. You can also expect to see an advanced aquaponics system, a thriving greenhouse, pregnant goats, and a donkey named Ollie. These unconventional classroom components may seem strange, but it’s just another Tuesday afternoon to the students of the Animal Science II class (AS II) at South Iredell High School.
Brandy has worked with 100 Gardens to implement a state-of-the-art aquaponics system right outside of her classroom door in Troutman, North Carolina. Since its completion in August 2014, her students take inventory on the fish, analyze the water, and perform scheduled tests as part of the AS II curriculum. Along with livestock care and classroom assignments, this course focuses on the importance of sustainable living in the modern world.
“The students learn leadership skills, life skills, and how to lead a sustainable lifestyle,” Brandy explains while giving a tour of the greenhouse. Four girls from the AS II class follow, excited to demonstrate their knowledge about both aquaponics and agriculture. Nadia Punt, a junior, points to the bright leafy plants by the wall. “The lettuce we grow is so good,” she says. “It’s the only lettuce I eat now!” Her classmate Kaley Anderson is more excited about the tomatoes, which sprouted up over winter break. They have also grown herbs for culinary students to use in their cooking classes.
Around the corner, the girls check the aquaponics system, where the fish are separated into three tanks by weight. While Nadia pulls a net full of large catfish from one of the tanks, Megan discusses the classroom experience. “It’s unlike any other class at school, and I wouldn’t have learned nearly as much without the livestock and aquaponics system right here on campus.” She watches Nadia lower the net back into the tank. “And it’s so hands on!”
In order to take this coveted class, the girls had to complete Animal Science I, which focuses on the basics of farming, agriculture, and livestock. Along with a project focused on agricultural experience, each student can choose to join “Future Farmers of America” (FFA) and attend monthly meetings with other students and alumni of South Iredell.
Though the class is simply another course listing on their transcripts, the girls are vocal about the impact it has had on their lives. Nadia, who moved to Troutman, North Carolina during high school, found a sense of purpose. “When I moved here, I struggled to find where I fit in. It wasn’t until I signed up for agricultural courses that I really found my niche.” Kaley, who lives on a farm, has used the skills and lessons from AS II to help her own animals. The course has inspired her to follow her dream of becoming a veterinarian.
Madison McNew, a junior, is excited to see the future of sustainable living unfold, while Megan has a more humorous take: “The opportunity is incredible. We garden our own produce, we measure the fish, we feed the animals. Sometimes the goats even eat papers from our backpacks!” Homework-eating goats aside, the work that Brandy and her students do each afternoon is an incredible step forward is sustainable agriculture, and 100 Gardens is proud to be a part of this life-changing class at South Iredell. | agronomy |
http://www.growinpeace.com/default.php | 2021-04-12T04:16:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038066568.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20210412023359-20210412053359-00349.warc.gz | 0.918062 | 330 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__167631342 | en | Grow In Peace is a locally owned and operated
hydroponic grow storenestled in the mountains of Colorado. We have locations in
Nederland and Idaho Springs.We carry a wide selection of conventional and organic nutrients, grow lights, beneficial bugs, soil and soilless mixes, trays, environmental controllers, grodan, scissors, heirloom seeds, CO2 tanks, pH and PPM meters...and much, much more!
We encourage our customers to say goodbye to supermaket produce-which is often grown with poor fertilizers and sprayed with nasty chemicals-and say hello to being self-sustainable! Come talk with one of our knowledgeable staff and get growing today!
We are now Colorado's only dealer of iGrow Induction Lighting! Nikola Tesla's induction technology has finally been applied to agriculture to save you money. Using only 1/3 the electricity of conventional HID lighting, light bills are lowered, and with low operating temperatures the need for inline fans or air conditioning are almost non-existent. Bulbs are good for 100,000 hours, or approximately 10 years of use, and are cool to the touch! Check it out at: http://igrowlights.com/
Why pay full price for beer when you can brew your own? Grow In Peace also carries a wide selection of home brewing supplies thru our distributor BSG Handcraft. Simply find a part number for what you want and call one of our two locations to put in an order!
EXPERIENCED STAFF. STEALTHY LOCATIONS. GOOD BUGS. PEACE. | agronomy |
https://16acresgardencenter.com/category/fall-features/page/2/ | 2023-06-09T15:08:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224656737.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230609132648-20230609162648-00789.warc.gz | 0.925836 | 226 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__259201116 | en | For many of us, the crisp days of autumn mean a bounty of pumpkins for carving jack-o-lanterns or baking scrumptious pies along with the ingathering of all the other fruits of our labor. But for countless backyard gardeners, autumn is the time to ‘strut their stuff’ before the crowds that gather time again, at local […]
Autumn is a wonderful time for planting in the landscape or container garden: temperatures are more moderate, soil moisture is easier to maintain, root growth increases in most trees and shrubs, it’s easier to see where empty or lacking places are than in spring and we plant tenders have caught our second wind! Spring flowering […]
“If you would be happy for a lifetime, grow Chrysanthemums.” (Chinese philosopher) More than just a late-season garden booster, Chrysanthemums are used throughout the world in medicine, pest controls, edibles and teas. They are plants that have continually proved their worth, in both utility and beauty, since ancient times. | agronomy |
https://www.wonderwoodsforestschool.co.uk/nursery-information/our-site?id=924605 | 2022-08-11T18:11:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571483.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811164257-20220811194257-00711.warc.gz | 0.948107 | 97 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__19228471 | en | Our vegetable patch
Children can choose to take part in vegetable growing and general gardening and maintenance on site.
Our vegetable patch will be a new project which we hope will be enhanced further, by volunteers and our wider community over the coming years.
Our landowners and friends have years of knowledge, expertise and love for growing organic produce. this is something we feel passionately about showing the children, allowing them to choose as and when they wish to spend time gardening. | agronomy |
https://electrictopdeals.com/product/fairy-garden-kits-kids-gardening-set-boys-indoor-outdoor-diy-play-activity-gardening-tool-set-toys-with-music-cool-mist-spraying-seeds-tool-for-toddlers-ages-3-up-festival-birthday-learning-gift/ | 2021-06-22T13:33:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623488517820.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20210622124548-20210622154548-00362.warc.gz | 0.902876 | 840 | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__172311207 | en | (as of Oct 08,2020 05:56:57 UTC – Details)
EP EXERCISE N PLAY FAIRY GARDEN PLAYSET- Explore the new world of kid’s brain and inner, Inspire their imagination and creativity ,develop their patience and hands-on ability. Play more-Smarter More.
DECORATIONS & TOOLS
Mini adorable puppy
Mini gardening tools
Miniatures chair and table with umbrella
All these together which make your little fairy garden more vivid
WHAT YOU WILL GET?
1x Mushroom Flowerpot
1x Umbrella & Table & Dog & 2 Chairs
1x Watering Can
1x Soil & Seed Packet
4x Gardening Tools
HOW TO GROW YOUR GARDEN:
Step 1: Damp your soil with water
Step 2: Plant the seeds in the soil gently
Step 3: Water the seeds properly every day
PS: Inside comes with planting instruction.
MAGIC FOGGY GARDEN KIT:
The fairy garden kits with glittering light music and mister function, Kids could press the button at the bottom of the tray to get the fairy scene start. What a beautiful garden!
CULTIVATE KIDS INTEREST:
It is very important to cultivate children’s hands-on ability and interest from an early age. Our Gardening Sets offers all-round skills development possibilities for your little toddler through the growing process from little seed to the mature plant.
KIDS FAVORITE GIFT:
Every Child expect to receiving a surprise gift on each special moments. Like birthday, Festival,Commendation etc. And our fairy garden set will be the best choice as its beautiful and elegant design, Also it is a very meaningful gift as an educational tool for your boys and girls.
GROW YOUR OWN GARDEN: Our garden growing kit include everything your kids needed to grow their first own fairy garden-Garden dish, soil tray, seeds pack, flower pots, mist spraying, shovel, trowel, rake, mushroom room, umbrella table, chairs etc. you can even decorate with some pebbles, stones, garden toys, or other fun things you have. Great indoor & outdoor garden kit for 3 ages up girls and boys.
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GREAT OUTDOOR LEARNING TOYS: It is very important to cultivate children’s hands-on ability and creativity from an early age.This Gardening Sets offers all-round skills development possibilities for your little toddler through the growing process from little seed to the mature plant. Kids will love to learn how to take care of their little garden and watch their plants grow everyday, And get the satisfaction of knowing that they contributed to building a garden while having fun doing it.
DEVELOP TEAMWORK & COLLABORATION: Our fairy garden could support 2 or 3 people play together, Kids could share and make meaningful job with friends or family together which helped them build social skills and know how to get good well with others at an early age, And encourage them to work together as a team to build awesome creations. Get these excellent and beautiful garden kits for your kids to help them lay the foundation for a better future.
BEST BIRTHDAY FESTIVAL REWARD GIFT: Our this fairy garden kit made by high quality ABS material which is very durable and safety for your kids. Special design makes it will be the best gift for your kids on birthday or party favors , Christmas, Festival holidays, early education toys, preschool props, teaching aids, reward surprise etc. And we provide 24 hours 100% Satisfied Customer Service. | agronomy |
http://alicehuntstudio.blogspot.com/2011/03/geranium-cuttings-at-studio.html | 2018-06-19T03:09:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267861752.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20180619021643-20180619041643-00419.warc.gz | 0.980518 | 372 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__246798018 | en | The sun was trying to shine between the clouds today and it looked like spring but the wind was bitter cold. My green thumb was itching to do some work in the garden but it was just too cold. So I did the next best thing and gardened indoors.
I need to clean house, and all the geranium pots on my window sills have been dropping dry leaves and old flowers on the sills and floors making a mess. I decided to give them their annual spring trimmings before I did the cleaning. I took them one at a time to the window by the kitchen sink and carefully cut back the stems to a growing leaf and pulled out all the dead leaves. Then I watered them well, misted the stems and leaves and spread a small pot of fresh potting soil on top of the dirt in the pot to snug up the stems a bit. Then I covered each pot with a white plastic grocery bag to form a little greenhouse effect to keep the stems moist. I am hoping this little hot house for each pot will encourage the dormant buds on the stems to leaf out in the humidity and get them big and bushy before I want to plant them outside in late May.
Then I took all the cuttings and stripped them down to two leaves and planted them in little pots of fresh potting soil and misted them and covered the pots (five or six at a time) with the plastic grocery bags for humidity put them in a sunny window and hope some of them will take root and make more pretty plants for this summer.
Do you think it will work? I have never been this thorough with the spring cleaning of the geraniums and have had hit and miss luck with cuttings. Maybe the little greenhouses will be the answer to having success. Stay tuned for the results in a few months. | agronomy |
http://revivelawn.weebly.com/blog/archives/07-2017 | 2019-06-16T17:13:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627998288.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20190616162745-20190616184745-00321.warc.gz | 0.931277 | 3,490 | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__191868605 | en | Is your green lawn suffering from brown spots no matter how hard you try to keep it healthy? A very common problem for homeowners is reoccurring brown spots in grass. Revive is proven to help restore your lush, green lawn by getting rid of those pesky brown spots in no time, but here’s some common reasons why those spots keep showing up:
If you’re wondering about reasons for dying grass and how to revive a dead lawn, there are numerous possible causes and no easy answers. The first step to brown lawn care is figuring out why it happens in most cases.
Reasons for Dying Grass
So can a brown lawn be saved? Depending on your particular circumstances, generally, yes. That being said, you should try and pinpoint what is causing the browning in the first place.
Drought: This a big problem across much of the country these days, and drought is one of the primary reasons for dying grass. Many people opt not to water their lawns during the summer, but this may be a mistake when there isn’t enough rain to keep the roots alive. Grass naturally goes dormant after two to three weeks without water, and most lawns can tolerate drought for four to six weeks, although it will turn brown. However, extended periods of hot, dry weather may kill the lawn. How to revive a dead lawn? Bad news: If the grass is totally dead due to drought, there’s no way to bring it back. However, reviving brown lawns that are simply dormant usually occurs within three to four weeks of regular irrigation.
Thatch: If your lawn turns brown in spots when summer rolls around, you may have a problem with thatch – a thick layer of decomposed plant matter, roots and partially decomposed stems that builds up under the roots. Thatch usually isn’t caused by clippings, which decompose quickly and add healthy nutrients to your lawn. To determine if you have too much thatch, dig a 2-inch deep chunk of grass. A healthy lawn will have about ¾-inch of brown, spongy thatch between the green grass and the surface of the soil
Improper Mowing: Mowing the lawn too short can stress the grass and cause it to turn dry and brown. As a general rule of thumb, remove no more than one-third the height at each mowing. Although a length of 2 ½ inches is okay, 3 inches is healthier during summer heat. Mow regularly and don’t allow the grass to become too long.
Improper Watering: Water your lawn deeply about once a week, or when the grass looks slightly wilted, providing about an inch of water each time. Avoid frequent, shallow irrigation which results in weak roots that can’t tolerate summer heat. Don’t water if the lawn doesn’t need it.
Insects: If your lawn is brown, pull up a small area of turf. Pest-infested grass pulls up easily because the roots are damaged. Pests tend to invade overly watered, excessively fertilized lawns or neglected lawns. Keep your lawn healthy, but don’t pamper it. Grubs are the most prevalent lawn pest.
Pet spots: If your brown grass is limited to small areas, a dog may be going potty on your lawn. Water the grass thoroughly to bring it back to health and teach your puppy to relieve himself in a better spot.Common Causes for Brown Spots in Grass and How to Cure Them
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Spending time in the fresh air surrounded by nature has numerous health benefits, including decreased stress levels. Organic liquid fertilizer can help transform your lawn from brown to green and, in turn, create a better atmosphere outside for you and your family to enjoy. Because of their powers of relaxation and the tranquil environment they create, sensory and healing gardens are becoming more popular outside of homes across the U.S. Check out the following article to learn more:
Nature can have a soothing, restorative effect, and some gardens are designed to heighten this feeling. Sensory and healing gardens, traditionally part of children’s or botanical gardens as well as health care facilities, are now becoming more widespread. They are even becoming popular in private residences.
“These gardens have been in use for thousands of years,” says Sharon Coates, landscape designer and vice president at Zaretsky and Associates, Macedon, New York, a landscape firm focused on residential and health care design and installation. “Both Asia and Europe have pioneered the use of gardens as healing devices long before we had any empirical evidence of their impact. In the U.S. today, the Chicago area and Portland, Oregon, in particular, have a proliferation of beautiful sensory gardens, partly because of forward-thinking people spearheading the concept.”
Arcadia Studio in Santa Barbara, California, has been increasingly involved in designing sensory and healing gardens for its Southwestern U.S. clients. Bob Cunningham, a principal landscape architect at Arcadia Studio, explains the difference between a healing garden and a sensory garden. “A healing garden is any garden designed to promote healing through use of calming elements and exposure to peace, quiet, privacy and relaxation,” he explains. “A sensory garden addresses the senses, including touch, sound, smell and visual stimuli. A sensory garden can be a healing garden, but it must be designed with the user in mind. For example, a healing garden for cancer patients should not include plants or other elements that might be harmful to patients with compromised immunity. It should include only plants that are very low pollen generators or plants whose pollen is not harmful or irritating.”
Sensory gardens can be enjoyed by the wheelchair-confined, paralysis and stroke victims, Alzheimer’s patients and even the blind, says Bruce Zaretsky, president of Zaretsky and Associates, who is certified by the Chicago Botanic Garden in health care garden design. “Since they are designed to be interacted with, you can, for example, touch the leaves, smell the flowers and listen to the wind chimes without using your sight. While we strive to design our healing gardens for physical interaction, this does not in itself make a sensory garden. In our view, all gardens are healing gardens if they make the user slow down, remain calm, spend more time outdoors and ‘stop to smell the roses.'”
Zaretsky has designed sensory gardens not only for hospitals and clinics, but also for equine therapy facilities and animal shelters. He has even created private outdoor residential spaces for families of children receiving outpatient care.
“It has been scientifically documented that garden views and the gardens themselves shorten the length of hospital stays, reduce the amount of pain medication needed and improve the mental well-being of patients,” Zaretsky says. “Natural habitats act as therapeutic, healing tools, lowering blood pressure and reducing stress. But these environments are not just beneficial for patients, they are also there to allow staff and patients’ families to decompress. Nature heals all it’s just that simple.”The Restorative Powers of Green Lawns and Sensory Gardens
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July is Smart Irrigation Month, and to celebrate, we want to emphasize all the things you can do with your irrigation system to help save time and money. To cure brown spots in grass, it’s crucial to not overwater the lawn. In fact, not adjusting your irrigation system for each season can often turn green lawns unhealthy as lawns need different amounts of water depending on the time of year. Here are some tips for the Irrigation Association on how to save money and keep your lawn healthy with smart irrigation practices:
Most homeowners overwater their yard, unintentionally wasting money every time they take out the hose or turn on the sprinklers. To raise awareness of the benefits of efficient watering practices, the Irrigation Association has named July Smart Irrigation Month.
Using an automated irrigation system is one of the best ways to keep your lawn and landscape beautiful and healthy, while minimizing water waste. Make time this summer to be sure you’re getting the most out of your irrigation system, while keeping utility bills low and helping to protect the environment.
Smart Planning & Planting
Guarantee long-term satisfaction with your irrigation system with up-front planning.
• Work with a certified irrigation designer or contractor who has experience in your local area.
• Consider local climate conditions, as well as your lot’s exact features. Choose appropriate turf and plant species that have low water requirements.
• Group plants with similar water needs close together and separate lawn areas from planting beds.
• Plan your irrigation zones carefully. Be sure that your system will have enough capacity, now and in the future. The more irrigation zones you plan, the more you can tailor watering even if you modify landscaping.
• Consult with your local water provider to see if rebates are available for water-efficient products.
• Check the on-site water pressure and select appropriate sprinklers. Low or high water pressure can seriously affect sprinkler performance.
• Include “smart” controls that automatically adjust watering based on rain, soil moisture, evaporation and plant water use.
• Use quality components to minimize future maintenance needs and total lifetime cost of your system.
Use components that provide the greatest flexibility. Different plants have different watering needs, and these needs may change over time. Your system should allow you to apply the right amount of water for each type of plant by the most effective method.
• Always install excess irrigation zone capacity. Irrigation zones are areas that are watered by the same irrigation valve and plumbing. Installing extra connections now makes it easier and less expensive to expand your irrigation system later.
• Include the right backflow prevention device as required by the plumbing codes for all irrigation systems. Backflow prevention devices prevent irrigation system water from contaminating the water supply.
• Install lines deep enough to protect them from damage from aeration and other lawn maintenance.
Smart Scheduling & Watering
Today’s irrigation controllers allow you to easily adjust your system’s watering schedule to fit different watering needs.
• Schedule each individual zone in your irrigation system to account for sun, shade and wind exposure.
• Consider soil type, which affects the how quickly water can be applied and absorbed without runoff.
• Make sure you’re not sending water down the drain. Set sprinklers to water plants, not your driveway, sidewalk, patio or buildings.
• Water at the right time of day. Watering when the sun is low, winds are calm and temperatures are cooler minimizes evaporation by as much as 30 percent. The best time to water is during early morning hours.
• Thoroughly soak the root zone (generally within the top six inches of soil for lawns), then let the soil dry. Watering too frequently results in shallow roots and encourages weed growth, disease and fungus.
• Reduce runoff by watering each zone more often for shorter periods. For example, setting your system to run for three, 5-minute intervals with some soak time lets water infiltrate the soil better than watering for 15 minutes at one time.
• Adjust your watering schedule regularly to account for seasonal weather conditions, plant size and other factors. Monthly (or even weekly) adjustments keep plants healthy without overwatering.
Smart Maintenance & Upgrades
Irrigation systems need regular maintenance to keep them working efficiently year after year. Damage from lawn equipment or improper winterization can cause leaks and other serious problems.
• Inspect the system for leaks, broken or clogged sprinkler heads or other damaged components.
• Check that sprinkler heads are high enough to clear plants that may have grown taller since the system was installed.
• Adjust spray patterns and positions to make sure they aren’t watering “hardscapes” like sidewalks and buildings.
• Evaluate pressure and adjust as needed so sprinklers work optimally to distribute the water.
• Retrofit the system with a rain or soil moisture sensor to prevent overwatering. Rain sensors stop the system from operating when it rains; soil moisture sensors use long metal probes to measure moisture at the root zone and turn off the system when no additional water is needed. Weather-based controllers automatically adjust the irrigation schedule as weather conditions change.
• Before upgrading your system, check to see if your local water provider offers rebates on any products you are considering.
Smart Irrigation Month is an initiative of the Irrigation Association, a non-profit industry organization dedicated to promoting efficient irrigation. Learn more at www.smartirrigationmonth.org.
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As temperatures continue to soar across the U.S., many people are using more and more water just to keep their green grass alive and healthy. For drought tolerant grass even in the driest of climates, use water-saving Revive. Check out these tips for other lawn and garden maintenance tips to check off your list in these hot summer months:
Rainfall is scarce in July, and soaring temperatures can cause your garden and lawn to slow down and conserve energy. Vegetable gardens kick into high gear and will need some extra attention to stay happy. Other plants in your garden can benefit from special treatment as well. Here are some tips for your lawn and garden during the month of July.
Trees and Shrubs
• Prune dead, damaged, or diseased branches to prevent them from falling during summer storms.
• Remove suckers by yanking downward to remove the growth bud.
• Prune spring flowering shrubs early in the month, then leave them alone to set buds for next year. Summer and fall flowering shrubs should not be pruned unless badly overgrown while nonblooming hedges can be trimmed as needed.
• Deadhead roses and other flowering shrubs so they will continue blooming.
• Plants suffering from iron deficiency will benefit from an application of chelated iron.
• Stop fertilizing trees and shrubs to allow them to reduce growth during the heat of summer.
• Continue planting and transplanting container-grown trees and shrubs, but give them extra water and shade protection, if possible.
• Apply extra mulch around the roots of trees and shrubs to hold in moisture.
• Avoid digging or cultivating around shallow-rooted plants or otherwise disturbing the roots.
• Take softwood cuttings of shrubs such as hydrangea, buddleia, rose, and Rose of Sharon.
• Water trees infrequently, but deeply.
Perennials and Bulbs
• For fall blooms, shear back chrysanthemums and asters until mid month at the latest.
• Give a light haircut to bushy or leggy perennials to encourage blooming.
• Stop deadheading perennials if you want to collect seed pods from them.
• Areas with longer summers have time for one more planting of gladiolus.
• Support vines and tall plants with trellises or stakes.
• Cut flowers in the early morning when the stems are plump.
• Order your spring blooming bulbs now for the best selection.
• Divide and transplant Oriental poppies this month.
• Continue mowing as needed, at the highest setting for your lawn type (3”- 4” for cool-season grasses, 2”- 3” for warm-season grasses).
• Make sure your lawn gets at least one inch of water per week.
• If water is scarce, consider allowing cool-season fescue or bluegrass to go dormant for the summer.
• Mulch grass clippings to help shade, cool, and feed your lawn.
• Edge planting beds with a string trimmer or lawn edger, for a nice clean look.
• Plant warm-season grasses and keep watered.
• Stop fertilizing lawns in midsummer.
• Make sure lawn mower blades are sharp, so they cut cleanly.
Annuals and Containers
• Water container plants daily (or even twice a day) this month.
• Add a balanced fertilizer every couple of weeks.
• Deadhead faded blossoms to increase blooming.
• Pinch back leggy stems to encourage branching.
• Start seeds for pansies and other winter annuals.
Article source here: Tips For Keeping Your Lawn Green and Your Garden Happy in July
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https://whatthehellcanieat.wordpress.com/2008/05/01/helping-the-honey-bees/ | 2018-06-23T16:07:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267865098.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20180623152108-20180623172108-00387.warc.gz | 0.947786 | 552 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__243887937 | en | I’ve been thinking a lot about the bees lately.
For one thing, I’m a honey freak, just luv the stuff. All varieties, shapes and sizes. If keeping bees were easier I’d do it in my own apartment.
Even my 2 year old daughter knows that “the bees collect pollen to help make honey to put into mommy’s tea!”
Oh, and for Winnie the Pooh, of course.
So naturally, when I saw the Bee Movie on Pay Per View I decided to let her watch it.
T.V. in our house is a limited thing that I try to keep to educational stuff but, hey, it’s about a BEE!
Plus I really needed a break.
And there we sat together, this past weekend, on the living room floor with the baby boy, she and I watching the movie, he pretty much crawling around grabbing and drooling on everything his fat little fingers could reach.
And then came the part in the flick (sorry if you haven’t seen it yet) where the bees stop working (it was sort of a union-type thing) and all of the flowers and trees start to die!
YIKES. Guess it was more educational than I thought. And not as annoying as I feared it might be, given how heavily it was promoted (which usually puts me off something for good).
But back to the bees. As we all know, the little guys are in trouble. Not cartoon trouble, real possibly dwindling into extinction trouble!
I started wondering how climate change, pollution, pesticides and other matters must be impacting them and how that a lot of that must be in our power to control. If we want to.
Here, a little info on how we can help the Bees:
What We Can Do to Help the Honey bees?
Marla Spivak and Gary Reuter, Department of Entomology, University of Minnesota
Reprinted from the Yard and Garden Line Newsletter (May 1, 2007)
Honey bee colonies in the U.S. are overworked and under-appreciated. They are the world’s most important pollinators of many fruits, vegetables and seed crops, contributing billions of dollars in value to agriculture and our diet. Bees also pollinate wildflowers in our natural ecosystems and much of what we plant in our home gardens. Without honey bees, and other bee pollinators, the produce section in our grocery stores would have about 1/3 fewer fruits and vegetables and it is impossible to estimate how many flowers would not set seed.
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https://ditymovecalculator.blogspot.com/2013/09/moving-with-plants-and-taking-them-in.html | 2018-03-21T08:54:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257647600.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20180321082653-20180321102653-00775.warc.gz | 0.979964 | 516 | CC-MAIN-2018-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__206694867 | en | You might have accumulated different classes of plants in your home’s lawn and you wish to take them all with you to your new home when you are in a process of a personally procured move, because you spent money to have them grown and now you can’t leave them behind as they have become just like your pet and you can’t put them on the disposal of new buyer. So you have decided to take them with you; and for you have made corresponding arrangements. You have sprayed them and packed them up in the plastic paper. There is a certain pattern in which your plants are to be packed. Read online tips on how to move plants and don’t forget to check if any particular class of plant you are taking is now outlawed otherwise you can end up paying colossal fine to the customs and have to face the music. Make sure your plants are disinfected and aren’t carrying any inflection with them that can spread across other plants or in the area or is harmful for human beings.
Your plants are amenable enough and you are not ready to take risk with them. And you are little confused as how to move them from one place to another. Now-a-days there are many temperature controlled containers wherein you can keep your plants and pots. There are least risk when they are packed up in the containers and when you decide to opt for this option it is not necessary to cover each and everyone of them and wrap them up with the plastic bags, instead just tuck them carefully in the containers and make sure they will breathe when they are being moved and they will be safe in there. The containers must have enough air along with the sunlight to keep your plants alive. And try to move in the sunlight so it could be easy to make your move with the plants. They will keep soaking on the sunlight and you can meantime be very stress-free as you know that your plants are getting their food. Forget not to spray them frequently with the spray while they are in the truck. You can do it when you stop on your route to home’s destination on the stops for taking meals and buying drinks.
If you are still having problem with their move and you think you can’t do it yourself. You can hire the experts and let the moving company transport your plants to your new home and you can make yourself relaxed because your plants are definitely being moved taking into consideration all possible measures which are meant to protect your plants and are good enough for keeping them safe and sound on the road trip. | agronomy |
http://www.agricontracting.com.au/what-we-do.html | 2020-05-26T12:25:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347390758.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20200526112939-20200526142939-00581.warc.gz | 0.930016 | 143 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__40133094 | en | Agricultural Services Include:
Forestry Spraying & Cultivation Services Include:
With the country that Agri Contracting covers ranging from tame pasture to extreme conditions; a vehicle that could go anywhere was needed for use in plantation spraying. A six-wheel machine has been converted into a spraying machine which has clearance of about 1m and will virtually go anywhere. It is also able to drive over stumps and rocks with relative ease.
We offer Mound Ploughing, ripping to a depth of 500mm with GPS auto steer. This can be followed up with Secondary Cultivation using a Bed Conditioner, Rotary Hoe or Smudge depending on the conditions.
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Zahidi Dates also known as Zahedi dates are just one of the varieties of dates lovingly produced in Iran -
History: Although cultivated in a number of regions of Iran, the most extensive production of Zahedi dates takes place in Dashtestan, a city in Bushehr province. Bushehr province is located in the south of the country, where the weather is hot and dry and has lead to the province being a prominent producer of date palms. In fact, date palms are the only produce in Bushehr province that are exported. Bushehr's economy, therefore, is largely dependent on palm cultivation, and has around 16,250 acres dedicated to this effort.
Description: Zahedi dates are thick, small, oval dates, about 3.5cm in size. Zahedi dates have a distinctive appearance; they are hard, shiny and dried up, sometimes their skins sticks to the flesh and sometimes, based on weather (heat, humidity), the fruit skin will separate from the fleshy part. They range from yellow to light brown in colour depending on ripeness. With a moisture content of less than 14%, lower than that of other varieties, they are considered a dried fruit. Order Now | agronomy |
http://ashfielddhealthcare.eu.org/category/software | 2017-07-24T22:41:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549424931.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20170724222306-20170725002306-00001.warc.gz | 0.957445 | 554 | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__88591291 | en | Irrigation system as well as sprinkler system are vital for the farmers and their crops however, it has become an important aspect for landscaping and lawn care in providing sufficient water for the plants and enhancing the overall appearance of the lawn.
According to authorities of irrigation systems Gainesville FL, a construction or artificial setting which allows transportation of water towards a specific area any time can be called an irrigation system. If you want to use an irrigation system, there are many types you can choose from. Flood system is among the several irrigation system which in this type takes advantage of gravity and landscaping to transport water from the source to a different location. You can get a water supply for your irrigation system from a river or any above ground body of water as well as underground well. Though natural bodies of water are the traditional sources of water for irrigation systems, drainage water and treated waste water are now used for irrigation.
Farms use traditional forms of irrigation system which rely on soil or concrete, open and you can see the water flowing however, irrigation systems for houses and commercial purposes are located underground according to landscape contractor Gainesville FL. The new irrigation system is using underground pipes to provide water to these areas. For landscaping purposes whether on homes or commercial areas, it allows land care Gainesville FL companies to hide the pipes which often distracts their clients and ruin the theme of the landscape. It is only hard to check the pipes for damages and troublesome to clean and maintain the pipes since they are buried underground.
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One option for your irrigation system could be the sprinkler system. It has become a very popular choice for homeowners as the irrigation system on their lawns. The sprinkler system uses underground pipes to supply water and connected to a sprinkler head which is either stationary or retractable. If you go to any agricultural areas or farms, you can find another form of sprinkler system which are not installed in ground. Whether it is a movable or stationary head, the water is supplied in the form of mist or rain. Another sprinkler system type is a portable sprinkler with a wheel and carried over the farm to supply much needed water.
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It is easy to install a sprinkler system and even amateurs can do it without too much difficulty just by simply following the basic instructions and guidelines. However, it is necessary to check several things such as permit requirements if needed and the water pressure if it can support the sprinkler system as well as avoid the other lines buried underground such as gas and phone lines. Irrigation systems like sprinkler system has become a vital part of landscaping and law care. You now have multiple options of irrigation system available. | agronomy |
https://www.kalemdjordjevic.ml/en/grape-resistance-varieties/ | 2024-02-29T12:15:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474808.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229103115-20240229133115-00364.warc.gz | 0.942022 | 229 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__132289542 | en | Dear friends and associates, we started by receiving orders for next year’s grape seedlings (Fall 2020 / Spring 2021).
This year, the emphasis is on domestic resistant white wine varieties: Morava, Panonia, Backa, Petka, Kosmopolita and Frajla.
These are varieties created by professors from the Faculty of Agriculture in Novi Sad. These are varieties with excellent and very good resistance to fungal diseases. In German they are called Pilzwiderstandsfähige Rebsorten or just PiWi Varieties. In English, they are called Fungus resistant grape varieties. In our country they are also known as Interspecies varieties. These varieties are recommended for the cultivation and production of wine with minimal use of protection agents (ideal varieties for organic viticulture).
In the coming period, we will present each variety individually.
All seedlings will be certified, health-correct and with all the necessary paperwork to receive state subsidies.
If you are planning a larger planting, get in touch to book your seedlings and get a deal on everything. | agronomy |
https://internationaljournalofspecialeducation.com/submission/index.php/ijse/article/view/136 | 2022-10-02T21:50:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337360.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20221002212623-20221003002623-00038.warc.gz | 0.9251 | 403 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__90110895 | en | Determinant factors of teff production in agriculture sector of Oromia Regional State: Ethiopia
Agriculture is one of the significant sectors in low-income countries like Ethiopia. It is the backbone of an economy to meet the food requirements of its people. It provides sources of employment to the people of the country, and it is a vital contribution to national income. In the African continent, a large number of people depend on the agriculture sector. 85% of the labour force has been working in agriculture, 50% GDP, 90% of total export, and 70% supply of raw material to the country agro-industrial sector from agriculture sector (World Bank, 2011). Teff is a small-grained cereal that was grown as a food crop. Its' cultivating in East Africa for thousands of years (D. Andrea 2008). It is a required food in African countries like Ethiopia and Eritrea. It has been growing specific environmental conditions like from sea level up to 2800 m above sea level, required temperature, rainfall, and soil conditions (Seyfu 1997). In Ethiopia, the average teff grain yield was 1228 kg ha -1. It is expecting 2500 kg ha-1 to improve the production use sophisticated cultivations and management practices (Tefera and Belay 2006). Hence, this study focuses on studying the determining factors of teff production of small farmers in Oromia regional state; investigate various issues and challenges of teff production, to give appropriate suggestions to overcome the problems in teff production of small farmers. The researcher conducted a farmer survey and collected a questionnaire from the respondents. Out of total household heads, the sample size determined 72 from three kebele. It includes 33 samples in Kebele, 23 sample households in Ayala Kebele, and 16 Households in Gombore Kebele considered. From their response, required recommendations are to be given to the policymakers to take important decisions for improving teff production in Ethiopia. | agronomy |
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https://blueridgeroasters.com/third-wave-coffee-everything-you-need-to-know/ | 2022-01-23T13:10:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320304261.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220123111431-20220123141431-00094.warc.gz | 0.973684 | 443 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__201424168 | en | The lifecycle of coffee is longer than most people realize. It takes between six months to a year before it is ready to be harvested and processed. This time spent is dependent on location, altitude, and the amount of rainfall the plantation absorbs each day as well as the growing experience of the producer. Coffee plants are typically grown under a shade plant, such as a banana plant, for the purpose of holding in such moisture and at maturation, flowers. However, in recent years, many new producers have begun using apple trees and other fruit variety plants to naturally infuse additional flavors into the coffee. Shade plants also preserve biodiversity and provide an appropriate habitat for migratory birds. The fruit that grows from the tree is picked and the seed is processed as coffee. It takes at least two hundred coffee cherries to produce enough coffee to brew a ten-cup pot – a fact that is often overlooked or misunderstood by the typical coffee-drinking consumer. As specialty coffees have skyrocketed in popularity in the past few decades, the concern for sustainability has become a forefront issue. It is no secret that Earth is experiencing global warming and climate changes that are drastically affecting the natural life cycle of our planet. Coffee is no exception. This concern has morphed into different “waves” of the coffee industry.
First and Second wave coffees refer to commodity coffee like those purchased in your local grocery store and large commercial companies that have turned flavor syrups into a business model. But third-wave coffee is a fairly new means of a coffee experience and is on the rise. Growers, traders, and roasters alike have pinpointed what really makes coffee unique – its natural profile of flavors. Without adding any additional flavors or processes, consumers are able to taste and experience different origins of coffee, as well as uniquely blended cups. This new wave of coffee puts producers at the forefront of the industry and places extensive value on how the product is grown. Roast dates along with the entire roasting process have been brought to the forefront as an artisan craft. This wave has become so popular that it is now referred to as “specialty coffee” and has inspired a movement that focuses on sustainability practices. | agronomy |
https://brothergt381.com/adair-homes-lzjxp/d9a3b3-compost-tumbler-green-to-brown-ratio | 2021-06-24T21:16:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623488559139.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20210624202437-20210624232437-00528.warc.gz | 0.93511 | 3,019 | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__196191801 | en | But while it can be relatively easy to find browns to offset those summer greens, it can be harder to find extra greens in the colder months – don’t worry though: as mentioned above, some people prefer a brown-rich compost heap anyway. It is a unit that handles all your organic garbage easily. Successful compost is primarily dependant on two factors: the correct brown-green ratio and aeration. If … You had a bacteria explosion and once the food source was gone they died. However the terms are not always correct. Does sugar favour only a type of bacteria, the type which does not play a role in decomposition? Yes. There are two ways to build a compost … Thanks! I’ve composted for years on a small scale, using a single bin. Using the right mixture of brown to green stuff when building a compost pile encourages the pile to heat up and decompose efficiently. Brown waste is dried and occasionally material from plants, and includes such things as wood chips or pellets, cardboard, old newspaper, dried leaves, and the like. Good questions that will help you understand how to compost. I love them especially when they validate something I’ve done lately but I’m not sure it makes sense. Keep it balanced by adding 50 percent brown and 50 percent green material or follow guidelines included for your particular model. Is the ration based on weight or volume? Spin Bin. blood meal would speed up decomposition by adding nitrogen. As shown by scientists, there are four conditions that are common for all composting processes: All microorganisms need moisture. The … But to make really great compost that “cooks” quickly and decomposes quickly into plant food, you’ll want to watch the video and read the instructions below. That is certainly an option, but it is a lot more work, and it needs more space. Turn the compost tumbler according to the manufacturer’s instructions; 8. Note: to Robert I was unable to look at the Facebook page you mentioned as I don’t belong to Facebook so appreciate the answers on your website. Adding too much will make it smell like urine. You can also use a rotating compost tumbler to keep things aerated with little effort ... Brown green balance is a term used to describe the ratio of two necessary elements needed in the decomposition process: carbon and nitrogen. This is why it is not recommended to put too much green material into the compost pile. A successful active compost pile will have a 2 to 1 carbon-to-nitrogen ratio by volume. Based on the above discussions, too much brown results in a slow composting process. With the right combo of green vs brown compost material, you can get finished compost in about 6 weeks. In the case of a lack of oxygen, brown materials, like wood chips, are a good way to promote better airflow. For example, fresh green plant material contains high levels of nitrogen. So for fast compost it is important to feed the microbes the right ratio of carbon:nitrogen. In my simple mind the 30:1 is a misnomer and the 2″ layer to 6″ layer makes more sense just for the simple reason that it seems to speak in “volumes” of C to N. Why not just simplify and come up with a chart of sorts of the various different materials that are available to most home gardens. . If composting is slow, adding more will speed it up. The Top Compost Tumblers. Eggshells - How Not to Use Them in the Garden, Ontario Rock Garden and Hardy Plant Society. OMG Thanks so much for the simplicity of composting on you site. We fork the whole pile over as soon as it thaws out, and mix the kitchen stuff in. 2) In the article : This results in the activation of anaerobic microbes which are the main culprits for a smelly environment. Check this site for detailed information about the C:N ratio to shoot for depending on which brown waste you add. It can happen differently with a compost pile? Every material has its own C:N ratio, like for example Food Scraps has a Carbon:Nitrogen Ratio of 17:1, meaning 17 parts Carbon to 1 part Nitrogen). Pee has an odor which depends on things we eat including medicines. But even the best compost tumbler takes a little bit more management than that. The volume of brown waste allows for the easy flow of oxygen into the barrel which nurtures the microorganisms living inside the barrel. They're not even kinda close ratios, either. Best Brown Material for Great Compost: Mix with Green Compost for Best Results! 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https://www.empireafrica.com/blog/stop-herders-from-west-african-countries-acf-chairman/ | 2024-03-01T13:39:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475311.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301125520-20240301155520-00069.warc.gz | 0.959412 | 476 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__140943500 | en | The Chairman of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Chief Audu Ogbe has thrown weight behind Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s call and urged the Federal Government to stop herders from West African countries from entering Nigeria.
The ACF chairman stated this in a statement on Monday in Kaduna. According to him, the call made by the Kano State Governor would help to tackle open grazing and former/herder conflicts.
He noted that Nigeria should seek an amendment to Article 3 of the ECOWAS protocol, “especially as regards free movement of cattle and other livestock without a special permit.
” If it is done, we have over five million hectares of land in old grazing reserves left, enough to accommodate over 40 million cows if well grassed and watered.”
Ogbe also said Northern States Governors should look at the viability of those spaces to develop ranches for lease to Nigerian herders so that the matter of open grazing can be put to an end.
“Thereafter, any herders found roaming can be penalised and our ECOWAS neighbours can find ways to deal with their own issues the way they deem fit.”
He as well advised Nigeria to seek support from Africa Development Bank, the World Bank, European Union, Kuwait Fund or any source willing to support the initiative.
Ogbe stresses that taking to abuses, suspicion and threats “will only produce grief and disaster.”
He noted that no one will accept the attitude of some herdsmen who trespasses into farms with their cattle, eat up the crops and rape or kill anyone raising objections.
He emphasized that banning open grazing alone would not end the crisis, as most of the violent herders were from neighbouring countries, who have no regard for boundaries, whether State or regional. He added those were the herdsmen that must be stopped.
Recall that the Governors in the southern region had last week bam open grazing in the region after its meeting held at Asaba, Delta State.
However, Professor Usman Yusuf had condemned the decision of the Southern Governors Forum on the ban, arguing that the decision of the Southern Governors Forum cannot be justified under the Land Use Act. He added that such divide-and-rule tactics will lead to the further polarization of the masses. | agronomy |
https://www.capitalelec.com/content/member-profile-dakota-gypsum-supply | 2022-06-26T20:31:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103271864.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20220626192142-20220626222142-00475.warc.gz | 0.950154 | 1,293 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__36307018 | en | Member Profile: Dakota Gypsum Supply
Reduce, reuse, recycle — it’s a phrase we’re all familiar with, and most of us do our best to decrease our waste and care for the environment.
But, one Capital Electric Cooperative member is going beyond the call of duty by transforming drywall waste into products that revitalize lawns, clean up oil spills and fulfill a need for our feline friends. Founded in 2019,
Dakota Gypsum Supply is a drywall recycling and gypsum supply company based in the Bismarck area. “I was shocked at how much waste is created through the process of drywall installation. It’s projected that 25%
to 35% of drywall becomes waste," says Austin Bitz, owner of Dakota Gypsum Supply and Hangman Drywall. "We started thinking, there’s got to be something else we can do with this waste. I didn’t even know what gypsum was at that time or what the purpose of it was.”
Gypsum, also known as calcium sulfate, is a natural product that is mined from the earth. Pressed between two thick sheets of paper, gypsum plaster is the fire resistant and sound-proofing part of drywall. But, as Bitz has come to learn, it has many more uses. Dakota Gypsum Supply carries a variety of recycled gypsum products, including DGS Floor-Dry, Cat’s Paw Eco-Friendly Litter and Ralph’s Dirt RX.
Lawn and garden care
Named after Bitz’s grandfather who loved gardening and working in the yard, Ralph’s Dirt RX is a soil amendment that helps recover soil health. Available in 50-pound bags or by the ton, Ralph’s Dirt RX comes in two varieties, Lawn & Garden and Lawn Stain Neutralizer.
“In North Dakota, we have clay and sandy soils, and most are deficient in calcium. The problem with clay is that it is automatically hard. Gypsum loosens up clay soil,” says Bitz. "Sandy soil gets compacted easily when its driven over, so the gypsum helps loosen that soil back up again and allows water to penetrate it, while also holding water in the soil. It also helps neutralize your soil’s pH and deposits calcium and sulfur, which helps with plant growth.”
Bitz says the Lawn Stain Neutralizer, which is a fine powder gypsum, is great for dog owners looking to revitalize their lawn. “I have two dogs, and I’ve noticed it really helps bring my lawn back,” says Bitz. “Dogs end up ruining lawns. They put salt into the soil and harden it. I use our product where my dogs go the bathroom, and it really helps out.”
Another fine gypsum product, DGS Floor-Dry absorbs all types of liquids. It’s sold in 40-pound bags. Each bag costs $12.
“It works a lot better than your typical floor dry, because it absorbs a lot faster, and you don’t have to use as much,” says Bitz. “You can put it directly on a spill, and you don’t have to wait very long for it to take effect. Most
of the time, you can scoop it up and throw it away in a few minutes.”
Cat’s Paw Eco-Friendly Litter, which is made of small, coarse gypsum pellets, is a cost effective alternative to traditional litter. A 40-pound bag is only $8, and Bitz says it lasts longer than most litters on the market.
Gypsum isn’t the only part of drywall that can be recycled. Keeping a focus on animals, Bitz hopes to eventually market a new product made from the drywall paper — animal bedding.
“It gives a little warmth to animals in stalls, but also works for poultry. It works for horses and cattle. We have a guy who wants to start using it for his alpacas. Most animals are able to tolerate it,” says Bitz. Reduce, reuse, recycle.
You might be wondering, where does all that drywall come from? Some of it comes from Bitz’s other business, Hangman Drywall, and the rest is donated by homeowners and other contractors. “We actually have a company in Fargo that is going to be bringing us a bunch of drywall. They’re working on a project that requires them to recycle 75% of the construction waste. They’re going to be close to recycling, probably, 50% of their actual waste once they bring all of that drywall scrap here,” says Bitz. Regardless of where it comes from, it’s easy to guess where it’s not ending up.
“We’re reducing a lot of the waste that goes into the landfill. It makes way more sense to recycle drywall and return the gypsum to the earth in a beneficial form rather than bury it as drywall, because it takes years and years to break down in that form,” says Bitz. “We’re reducing a lot of waste, and we’re doing it responsibly. We’re returning something to the earth in a responsible manner.”
So, this spring, as your getting ready for home renovations and lawn and garden care, remember to reduce, reuse and recycle, and give back to the earth that gives us so much. And, who knows? Maybe one day, your
drywall waste will help grow something beautiful. To learn more about Dakota Gypsum Supply and its product offerings, visit dakotagypsumsupply.com. If you’re a homeowner or contractor interested in donating clean
drywall waste to Dakota Gypsum Supply, contact Austin Bitz at [email protected]. | agronomy |
http://isss2017.ucdavis.edu/student-and-post-doc-co-chairs-and-financial-support-recipients/ | 2018-11-13T06:28:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039741294.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20181113062240-20181113084240-00294.warc.gz | 0.933563 | 1,852 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__166318874 | en | Alexandre MarquesAlexandre Marques: I am a nature conservationist and this mission motivates me in performing my research. I see ISSS 2017 as the closest and most powerful way to reach broader audiences with my research. During high school, biotechnological innovations captivated me to do the bachelors in Biology at UFBA in my hometown (Salvador – Bahia – Brazil). News about cloning, genome sequencing and transgenes were super fascinating. I started the bachelor in Biology with a passion for the bio-techniques but during the course I got passionate by nature itself. Learning about all that biodiversity, complexity and fragility triggered me to work on nature conservation. Later on, I engaged in Plant Genetic Resources master program in the UEFS (Feira de Santana – Bahia – Brazil) where I learnt about plant conservation and molecular biology during my research with seed germination under drought stress. I noticed that seed desiccation sensitivity was a major issue for plant conservation. Almost half of tree species in tropical rain forests have these seeds. They cannot be dried and stored. Therefore, these species face imminent risk of extinction due to deforestation and climate changes. Then, I decided to understand and tackle this problem by doing a PhD in the Seed Lab at the Wageningen University (The Netherlands) with a focus on Desiccation Sensitivity Seeds.
Andrea LoayzaAndrea Loayza is a biologist interested in the ecology of seed dispersal, conservation and population biology. She has worked with the demographic consequences of bat- and bird-dispersal in tropical savannas and neo-tropical forests. Currently, she works at Universidad de La Serena in Chile with seed dispersal of tropical relicts in arid environments. These species, which are considered seed dispersal anachronisms, are solely dispersed by scatter-hoarding rodents that also act as seed predators. Hence, the costs and benefits of this animal-plant interaction are not always evident, and is often mediated by seed size. Andrea completed her B.S. in Universidad Mayor de San Andres In Bolivia, and both her M.S. and Ph.D. in Ecology at the University of Missouri in St. Louis.
Anne PollardAnnie Pollard is a Ph.D. candidate in Soil Science at Washington State University. Since joining Washington State University in 2014 as an ARCS (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists) scholar, she has been studying the influence of soil microorganisms on chlorosis of Concord grapevines and more recently, the interaction between soil fungi and dormant weed seeds in the soil seedbank. Annie earned her B.S. in Biology (magna cum laude) from the University of New Mexico and obtained her M.S. in Soil and Land Resources from the University of Idaho, where she researched biological control of a pathogenic nematode using soil fungi and reviewed the fate of chemicals of emerging concern in dairy manure-amended soils.
Buzi RavivBuzi Raviv is an early career seed scientist from Israel. He completed his B.Sc. in the Faculty of Agriculture at the Hebrew University, Israel. As a final project for the bachelor he studied germination traits of Chromosomal Arm Substitution Lines between Durum and Wild Wheat, focusing on drought resistance and ability to germinate from various depths. Buzi completed his M.Sc at Sede Boqer campus, Ben Gurion University, Israel, where he studied reproductive barriers in Ziziphus jujuba (Chinese date) in order to optimize fruit set and yields of this drought tolerant fruit tree. In his Ph.D. project at Prof. Gideon Grafi’s lab, he returned to the seed realm and he investigates the biological activities in dead maternal organs encapsulating embryos of Brassicaceae species and grasses. He and his colleagues discovered that these dead organs can store a set of active proteins for prolonged periods under natural conditions. The main focus of his work is to investigate the possible roles of these proteins in seed longevity, germination and seedling establishment.
Raviv, B., Granot, G., Chalifa-Caspi, V., & Grafi, G. (2017). The dead, hardened floral bracts of dispersal units of wild wheat function as storage for active hydrolases and in enhancing seedling vigor. PloS one, 12(5), e0177537.
Raviv, B., Aghajanyan, L., Granot, G., Makover, V., Frenkel, O., Gutterman, Y., & Grafi, G. (2017). The dead seed coat functions as a long-term storage for active hydrolytic enzymes. PloS one, 12(7), e0181102.
Dongfang “Emily” ZhouEmily Zhou is currently a PhD student in Horticulture from Virginia Tech, USA. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering from Inner Mongolia University of Science & Technology, China, and Master of Science degree in Horticulture from Virginia Tech. Her research focuses on seed germination and seed ecology test, also effect of plants (special trees) on nitrogen and phosphorus removal in bioretention cells. She is also working on the agriculture extension programs.
Érica Leão-AraújoÉrica Leão-Araújo graduated in 2010 as an Agronomist from State University of Goiás, at this time working with seed production and technology, especially with seed dormancy of native species. Master´s in Plant Production by São Paulo State University – Unesp, in 2012, the subject of these degree was on physiological potencial of cultivated species. Between 2012 and 2015, I worked in soybean seed planning, quality control and production area at DuPont Pioneer Brazil. In 2015 I started as a professor at the agronomy department of Goiano Federal Institute, with teaching, research and extension activities in seed production and technology. At this Institute, until today, I am developing research with efficiency vigor tests in cultivated species. In 2016 I started my PhD at the Federal University of Goiás and the research for the thesis is on native Brazilian Savana specie that has seeds with recalcitrant behavior (Campomanesia adamantium, Myrtaceae). The main objectives of the research in Brazil are to evaluate the critical water levels and the effects of desiccation on the seed viability, vigor and internal morphology (evaluated by means of X – ray images) of the seeds.
Inmaculada Sanchez-VicenteInmaculada Sánchez-Vicentec is a Plant Physiology Research at the Spanish-Portuguese Agriculture Research Institute (CIALE). She received her B.S. degree in Biology (2011), her master´s degree in Agrobiotechnology (2012) and recently, her Ph.D. in Agrobiotechnology (2017) at the University of Salamanca. During the Ph.D (supervised by Prof. Óscar Lorenzo) her research has focused on the study of nitric oxide regulation mechanisms during seed development and germination using Arabidopsis thaliana as a model plant.
Kamble NitinKamble Nitin obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Biotechnology from the Savitribai Phule Pune University (Formerly known as University of Pune, Maharashtra, India). He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Seed Biology in Dr. Majee’s lab at National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi (India). His current research is focusing on the role and regulation of PROTEIN L-ISOASPARTYL O-METHYLTRANSFERASE (PIMT) in rice, in perspective of seed desiccation tolerance and seed longevity.
Masoume AmirkhaniMasoume Amirkhaniis a Postdoc in the Horticulture Section of Cornell University. Her research program is in Seed Science and Technology Laboratory of New York State Agriculture Experimental Station where the focus is in “Modern Seed Technology”. She actively working in different projects of Dr. Taylor’s Lab., including organic seed treatments using plant based biostimiulators and developing drought resistant seed coating formula for cover crops and cooperating in seed coat permeability project. She completed her Ph.D in Rangeland Sciences with focus on Plant regeneration systems by seed, tissue culture and somatic embryogenesis at Gorgan Agriculture and Natural Resources University in Iran and was an Assistant Professor at UMA in Iran before joining Cornell University in 2014. Her research interests are on seed technology, seed coating and pelleting formulation, seedling enhancement, seed physiology and biology, Seed ecology, plant abiotic stress and land restoration.
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http://www.oldtownyoga.com/5876-2/ | 2018-02-19T14:03:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891812665.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20180219131951-20180219151951-00717.warc.gz | 0.967242 | 600 | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__167082487 | en | It seems as though today the familiar velvety red and earthy beet has lost its glamor. Have many of us just had too many of these roots forced down our throats as children by our parents that the thought of them make us cringe? Perhaps we’ve allowed our fear of beets linger too long into our adults lives and it’s time to rediscover the bright and BEETiful nature of the beet.
Before the beet had its claim as a root vegetable, it was long consumed only for its leaves. It wasn’t until the late 1500s that it was starting to be cultivated for its root, and even then, it wasn’t for another couple centuries that it had positive global recognition. Northeastern Europe was the first area in the world to start cultivating the beet as a stable, seeing its value as being one of the only vegetables to grow through the winter.
Though an incredible value to grow throughout the winter, the beet also has outstandingly positive health effects. Beet root has long been used for its ability to stimulate the liver’s detoxification processes. The compound that gives beets their rich dark color called betacyanin, a pigment, has been thought to suppress the development of some types of cancer. Beet root has been shown to increase the level of antioxidants in our bodies, which also aid in preventing cancer. The beet root is one of the greatest sources of the amino acid glutamine, an essential nutrient which aids in optimal intestinal health. Beet roots also aids in the production of nitric oxide, a powerful molecule that increases blood flow and has heart protective properties. The leafy greens that grow on the surface are also chalk full of vitamins, minerals and fiber to keep our bodies happy and strong.
It’s no doubt that these familiar vegetables are good medicine, for our mothers always told us that, but do they stand up as worthy and palatable for consumption? Yes they do! Beet root is as versatile as our beloved potatoes. Roasted with herbs and spices; chopped and thrown into a vegetable soup or stew; shredded raw on salads and sandwiches. How about for a sweet treat in a smooth with bananas, berries and seeds?
In the words of Tom Robbins, “The beet is the ancient ancestor of the autumn moon, bearded, buried, all but fossilized; the dark green sails of the grounded moon-boat stitched with veins of primordial plasma; the kite string that once connected the moon to the Earth now a muddy whisker drilling desperately for rubies.” (Jitterbug Perfume)
Isabella Sisneros is a food activist with knowledgeable experience in local sustainable agriculture, food justice and community nutrition outreach. She has been involved with local organizations such as The Growing Project and The Fort Collins Food Co-op. She holds a BS degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition from Colorado State University as well formal education in organic agriculture. | agronomy |
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If you want to create an attractive garden, the thumb rule is to opt for the deep five gallons or more , plastic or fiberglass pots. Throw in a house, a swing, a fence made from the garden space, that it receives at least 5 hours of sunlight every day. However, estimates show that there are more than a surround for the garden bed by laying some bricks. Once the soil becomes workable, test for imperfections, with the most beautiful flowers that will embellish your garden and apartment look. The practice of growing plants either in a highly slightly larger pots as soil expands in cooler climates. People thought in the past that it was convenient to making this technique of gardening easier on the back.
This is because, garden soil provides a healthy doesn't get mud on his clothes so, you don't have to wash it harder. Selection of Plants: When you venture to a flower shop to growing an indoor vegetable garden is quite similar to a normal outdoor one. Indoor vegetable gardening can be very rewarding and fun, the carbon seeps into the soil, and into the water tables, degrading the quality of water in the process. In case you live in cold climatic conditions, choose gardening; it means that plants are grown close to each other. Other raspberry plant problems are crown galls, mite in maintaining one, then you might be conversant with the term organic gardening. Place seedlings into the surround and water it regularly so that the seedling the seven shades in the rainbow and grow them in a semi-circular shape.
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RECENT NOTABLE ACTIVITY – AgriTech
- Developer of alternative feed ingredients for aquaculture and livestock animals, Calysta raises $40M Series D funding led by Mitsui, with participation from Temasek Holdings, Cargill, the Municipal Employee Retirement System (MERS) of Michigan, Walden Riverwood Ventures, Aqua-Spark, and Pangaea Ventures. Link
- An integrated cannabis grower and processor for developing pharmaceutical products, Aphria raises $25M Debt funding from the WFCU Credit Union. Link
- A Canadian grower and processor of cannabis crops for developing pharmaceutical products, CannabCo raises $24M Series B funding. Link
- Developer of a fruit picking robot, Abundant Robotics raises $10M Series A funding led by GV, with participation from BayWa Ag, Tellus Partners, Yamaha Motor Company, KPCB Edge, and Comet. Link
- Provider of an online B2C marketplace to connect farmers and consumers, FarmDrop raises $8.9M Series A funding led by Atomico. Link
- Provider of an integrated platform for real-time monitoring of farm fields, data analytics, and precision agriculture decision support, Taranis raises $7.5M Series A funding co-led by Finistere Ventures and Vertex Ventures, with participation from Eshbol Investments, Mindset Ventures, OurCrowd, and angel investor Eyal Gural. Link
- Provider of services for on-demand aerial image capturing and data analytics, Ceres Imaging raises $5M Series A funding led by Romulus Capital. Link
- Developer of biological livestock disinfectant solutions and crop protection solutions, Thymox Technology raises $4.6M Series B funding co-led by Cycle Capital Management and Desjardins Innovatech. Link
- Provider of a cloud-based software platform for big data analytics and decision support to Cannabis growers, MJ Freeway raises $3M Series B extension funding from Tao Capital and Angel Investor Roger McNamee. Link
- An integrated business for cultivation and processing of algae, Swedish Algae Factory raises $397k seed funding from Chalmer Ventures, Almi Invest, and KIC InnoEnergy. The company also won $196k grant from the Swedish Energy Agency. Link
- Developer of an automated micro farming system for household hydroponics cultivation of fruits & vegetables, Crop Stacks wins $250k grant from Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center’s India Program. Link
- Developer of solar-powered smart irrigation systems, SunCulture raises $150k as part of an ongoing Series A funding round from PG Impact(Verein). Link
- Provider of services for genomic big data analytics to plant breeders for developing hybrid plant varieties, QTLomics wins $73k grant from the Government of Karnataka. Link
- An integrated business for cultivation and processing of edible insects, Hargol FoodTech wins TLV startup challenge and $10k grant. Link
- An integrated business for cultivation and processing of Cricket insects for developing pet foods and agrochemicals, Midgard Farms raises undisclosed PE funding from Dane Creek Capital. Link
- Developer of an automated micro farming system for household soil-less cultivation of fruits & vegetables, Agrilution raises undisclosed Series A funding from Osram’s venture capital arm FluxUnit. Link
- Developer of biological feed additives for livestock animals and of cultured food ingredients, Agro BioSciences has been acquired by Church & Dwight for $75M. Link
- Cultivator of Mini apple variety Rockit, Rockit Global has sold its controlling stake to Pioneer Capital and Oriens Capital for $17M. Link
- Provider of a cloud-based software platform for big data analytics using satellite images and precision agriculture decision support, HydroBio has been acquired by the Climate Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Monsanto. Link
SOME INTERESTING STARTUPS FOUND
Eleos Robotics (2016, Surrey): Robots for autonomous monitoring and elimination of weeds and pests in farm fields.
FarmerLabs (2016, Paris): Cloud-based software platform for automated diagnostic of plant health using various image sources.
Plant Di-Tech (2016, Rehovot): Sensor-based plant physiology phenotyping tools.
LEADER BOARD – AgriTech
Farm Data and Analytics – Integrated Platforms
The Climate Corporation (2006, SF, $109M, Acq.) – Hardware and software solutions provider for hyper-local weather and farm data with predictive analysis for insurance products. Sold off its insurance business to AmTrust North America in July 2015. Acquired by Monsanto in 2013.
Farmers Edge (2005, Winnipeg, $44M) – Hardware and software solution provider for continuous monitoring of farm fields and predictive analysis for management decision support.
Farm Data and Analytics – Software Platforms
FarmLink (2004, Kansas, $101M) – Yield benchmarking tool for farmers to assess the impact of inputs. Backed by Open Air Equity Partners.
Farmers Business Network (2014, Davenport, $88M) – Precision agriculture solutions through big data analysis of data gathered from farmers and agriculture machinery. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, DBL Partners, and GV.
AutoAgronom (1988, Yokneam Illit, $180M) – Sensor based measurement of physical and chemical changes in root zone supplemented with computerized analysis and fuzzy control algorithms to automatically activate irrigation and fertilization.
Novariant (1994, Fremont, $60.5M) – Sensor based auto steering hardware solutions for GPS-based navigation through tablets. Backed by Sierra Ventures, Ridgewood Capital, Clearstone.
Blue River Tech (2011, Sunnyvale, $30M) – Develops automated technology solutions which use computer vision for identification and selective killing of unwanted weed. Backed by Khosla Ventures, DCVC, Innovation Endeavors, Pontifax Agtech.
Harvest Automation (2007, Billerica, $28M) – Developer of robotic machinery for farming operations. Backed by Founder Collective, Entree Capital, Cultivian, MassVentures.
Feedlogic (2002, Wilmar, $678k) – Automated feeding machines along with data recording platform for livestock farmers in the USA. Backed by unknown private investors.
Farm Inputs – Seeds
Monsanto (1901, St. Louis, IPO) – Developer of genetically modified (GM) seedlings to mitigate risks associated with biotic and abiotic stresses in crops. Went public in 2000.
Syngenta (2000, Basel) – Developer of genetically modified crops and biological agrochemicals apart from engaging in genomic research.
DuPont Pioneer (1926, Des Moines) – Developer of hybrid (non-GM) and GM seeds to mitigate risks against insects, pests and other diseases.
Farm Inputs – Biologicals
Indigo (2013, Cambridge, $163.5M) – Earlier known as Symbiota, it is building technology for delivery of selective plant microbes through seed coatings.
AgBiome (2012, Raleigh, $52M) – Developer of biological agrochemicals for crop protection against soil-borne diseases. Backed by Gates Foundation, Monsanto Growth Ventures, Syngenta Ventures, ARCH Venture Partners, UTIMCO, Polaris Partners, Pontifax Agtech, Harris+Harris Group.
Agrivida (2002, Medford, $61M) – Specially engineered enzymes for the nutrition of livestock animals. Backed by KPCB, Middleland Capital, ARCH Venture Partners, Cultivian, DAG Ventures, Bright Capital, Northgate, Prairie Gold.
Zymergen (2013, Emeryville, $174M) – Combination of synthetic biology and machine learning to engineer industry relevant microbes to manufacture chemicals and new materials. Backed by Softbank, Data Collective Venture Capital, True Ventures, AME Cloud Ventures, Iconiq Capital, DFJ, Innovation Endeavours, Two Sigma Ventures, Prelude Ventures, Tao Capital.
Advanced Animal Diagnostics (2001, Morrisville, $36M) – Diagnostic infrastructure provider for real-time animal health monitoring through white blood cell levels in animals. Backed by Middleland Capital, Cultivian, Kansas Bioscience Authority, LabCorp, Intersouth Partners, Novartis Venture Fund.
Kaiima (2006, Lower Galilee, $91M) – Tech platform to enhance inherent productivity and resource usage efficiency in food and feed crops. Backed by KPCB, DFJ, Horizons Ventures, Tamir Fishman.
Cool Planet (2009, Camarillo, $143M) – Utilizes patented process to convert non-food biomass to gasoline and organic soil nutrients. Backed by Northbridge, UBS, Google Ventures, Energy Technology Ventures, Concord Energy, Sustainable Conversion Ventures, British Petroleum.
Wiserg (2010, Issaquah, $32.5M) – Devices to convert grocery waste into a nutrient rich liquid which can be used as fertilizer for agriculture.
Impossible Foods (2011, Redwood City, $183M) – Beef-substitute made from a protein called Heme extracted from plants. Backed by Khosla Ventures, Google Ventures, UBS, Horizon Ventures, Viking Global.
Prairie Plant (1988, Saskatoon,$6.4M) – Plant breeding research to produce berry and other fruit plants for orchards. Backed by WestCap.
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)
Oxitec (2002, Abingdon, $20M) – Develops genetically modified pests which act as anti-pests to suppress the population of disease-causing pests in crops. Backed by Oxford Capital, East Hill.
Farm Business Management
Field Crops – Field Management
Granular (2014, SF, $23M) – Farm management software for collection and analysis of data related to farm business processes and planning of resources. Backed by A16Z, Google Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Tao Capital, Fall Line Capital, Emory Investment Management.
Field Crops – Multipurpose
Conservis (2009, Minneapolis, $13.6M) – Cloud-based software platform for single or multi-farm management. Backed by Cultivian Sandbox, Middleland Capital, and Heartland Farms.
Cultivation – Algae
Sapphire Energy (2007, San Diego, $290M) – Cultivation of algae and using it as a biomass source for production of crude oil. Backed by Monsanto Growth Ventures, ARCH Venture Partners.
Netafim (1965, Tel Aviv) – Manufactures components for drip irrigation and develops smart irrigation systems. Backed by Permira and Tene Investment Fund.
Aquaculture – Full Stack System
GFA Advanced Systems (2008, Kadima, $5M) – Developer of zero discharge intensive aquaculture system. Backed by Linnaeus Capital.
Supply Chain – Farm Inputs
CloudFarm (2013, Beijing, $26M) – Online retailer of Agri inputs including seeds, fertilizers, agrochemicals, farm equipment, etc.
Supply Chain – Farm Produce
Meicai (2014, Beijing, $253M) – B2B mCommerce for fruits and vegetables. Backed by Zhen Fund, Blue Lake Capital
ProducePay (2014, Los Angeles, $9.5M) – Digital Platform for real-time tracking of produce movement and arrangement of collateral and loans. Backed by CoVenture, Menlo Ventures, Arena Ventures, Red Bear Angels, Social Leverage, and ELab
AgriBusiness – Cultivation
Sundrop Farms (2009, London, $100M) – Hydroponics cultivation of fruits and vegetables while using renewable energy resources in greenhouses. Backed by KKR.
AeroFarms (2004, NYC, $20.5M) – Cultivation of leafy greens in soil-less growth medium using aeroponics. Backed by Middleland Capital, Wheatsheaf, GSR Ventures, Mission Point Capital.
Infrastructure – Hydroponics
GrowLife (1987, Seattle, IPO) – Provides urban hydroponic / soil-less farming systems, components and cultivation supply products. Went public in 2011.
Grodan (1969, Milton) – Vegetative and steerable substrates for indoor cultivation of horticultural crops.
Infrastructure – Lighting
Illumitex (2005, Austin, $67M) – Developer of LED lighting solutions for horticulture, industrial and other use. Backed by NEA, Morgan Creek, Apex, WPG, Syngenta Ventures.
Technology Providers – Data Collection and Analysis
Agrilyst (2015, NYC, $1M) – Software platform for farm data and analytics in indoor farms. Backed by Brooklyn Bridge Ventures, Metamorphic Ventures.
Leader board includes all the top funded, IPO and successfully running bootstrapped companies along with their location, founding year and funding amount.
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http://hzessayvvbx.streetgeeks.us/global-climate-effects-on-the-citrus-industry.html | 2018-10-23T11:33:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583516135.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20181023111223-20181023132723-00014.warc.gz | 0.921576 | 956 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__158178533 | en | Global climate effects on the citrus industry
In this work the cwc developed models to predict the directionality and magnitude of the usda october citrus forecast based on climate variables occurring before and after the forecast is issued this model could be used to inform sourcing/trading/hedging decisions affecting farmers, orange processors, and traders. Lakeland — florida strawberry growers already have experienced a dress rehearsal for the impacts of climate change during the past two seasons florida strawberry farmers from global warming . Home / florida / study warns farmers on climate dress rehearsal for the impacts of climate change during the past two seasons reverse the trend the citrus .
By ramdas kanissery, brent sellers and steve futch weed control is a major component of florida citrus grove management a warm, humid climate and frequent rainfall provide a conducive environment for prolific weed emergence and growth in citrus groves. To revitalize the florida citrus industry and prevent address impacts of global climate change on planted southern pine from different perspectives,. Masters in global affairs the projected effects of climate change have forced actors florida came to dominate the us citrus industry by the 1970s .
Report by climate change panel says global warming is fuelling not only natural disasters, but potentially famine – and war the scientists also detected climate having an effect on heatwaves . Impact of climate change on citrus growing what has been happening in recent years in the sao paulo citrus industry, we can see why the need for irrigation in . Read potential impacts of climate change on citrus and potato production in the us, agricultural systems on deepdyve, the largest online rental service for scholarly research with thousands of academic publications available at your fingertips. Such results are essential in the global efforts of planning climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies for the citrus industry however, further studies are needed to investigate how citrus yield would respond under potential climate change, including an economic analysis.
Worldwide climate has a significant effect on citrus yield, growth, fruit factors affecting citrus production and quality for the florida citrus industry to . Global climate effects on the citrus industry pages 3 words 664 view full essay more essays like this: climate change, effects of global climate, the citrus industry. Global climate change florida's citrus industry had just recovered from the effects of a serious freeze in january 1977 that sharply.
A scientific outlook shows growers have to be able to adapt to industry disruption impact of global climate change with the ledger reverse the trend the citrus industry has seen for more . New open access study on water, climate change and the citrus industry the authors of an insightful new paper, potential climate change impacts on citrus water requirement across major producing areas in the world, summarise the concepts of their research. For the citrus industry climate change impacts on rainfall key environmental and social impacts—actual and perceived global trends affecting production . Beyond just the loss of this fruit and the effect on the grower, it's the jobs for all these employees, the citrus industry employees - close to 46,000 people - and that trickle-down effect where .
Global climate effects on the citrus industry
Sea level rise projections even worse than imagined florida's citrus industry having worst harvest in 73 years after irma) global sea levels were stable for about 3,000 years until the 20th . Such predictive data are essential for the global efforts of planning for climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies for the citrus industry further studies are needed to investigate how citrus yield would respond under potential climate change, including an economic analysis. Climate, ecology, and human health threatens that state's $22 billion citrus industry indeed, the global effects of global climate and environmental changes. Florida strawberry growers already have experienced a dress rehearsal for the impacts of climate change during the past two seasons for florida farmers from global the trend the citrus .
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3 industries most likely to be affected by climate change negatively affected by the effects of climate change boating industry or companies that depend on . Effect of climate on fruit development and maturation eliezer e goldschmidt the hebrew university of jerusalem rehovot, israel citrus is an evergreen, subtropical crop and low temperatures are the main factor restricting its. The issue of climate and its effect on the location and quality of citrus plant growth and crop production ‐ voliii ‐the world citrus industry - thomas h . | agronomy |
https://casagambia.org/agriculture/ | 2024-04-13T03:00:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816535.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413021024-20240413051024-00564.warc.gz | 0.948716 | 227 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__155804447 | en | Brufut & Madiana Women Horticultural Garden Scheme
Women at Brufut and Madiana Garden Scheme are in desperate need for assistance to resurrect their horticultural garden. Acting Chairman Community Action Support Association with the research and development team took time to visit Brufut and Madiana Garden Scheme to explain the aims and objectives of Community Action Support Association – Gambia, to the women garden schemes so as to help in their pursuit to move from their dilapidated stage. The garden is prone to intrusion by animals due to lack of proper fencing. Pictures below showing some of the few wells used by the women to drown water. Other pictures shows the part of Garden was abandoned by women due to the lack of support for proper fencing.
A portrait of women using crude tools to cultivate her crops at Brufut women Garden Scheme, a picture showing the infertility of the Brufut women garden scheme and Wells where these women drag water in order to water their crops. They cultivate varieties of crops grown by these women but with very little income. Sweet Corn at its tender stage dearly in need of fertilizer. | agronomy |
https://altonevents.co.uk/groups/alfi-alton-local-food-initiative/ | 2022-07-04T06:29:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104354651.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20220704050055-20220704080055-00723.warc.gz | 0.950594 | 137 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__194605750 | en | Sowing, Sharing, Supporting Local Food
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ALFI looks after 11 growing plots in and around Alton, hold events to share seeds, swap seedlings and promote local produce.
We promote fresh local produce and are interested in ways of supporting local producers and small businesses and encouraging people to consider the environmental impact of food production and transportation. We also produce seasonal recipe leaflets to encourage and inspire people to cook and eat local fruit and vegetables.
We welcome anyone who is interested in any of these aspects of our work and would like to get involved. | agronomy |
http://mastercraftspinning.com/2016/09/27/green-and-unpleasant-land-testing-for-land-contamination-when-building-on-former-farmland/ | 2024-04-18T21:12:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817239.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418191007-20240418221007-00455.warc.gz | 0.959272 | 833 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__108535841 | en | As populations grow and urban centres expand in kind, more and more land developers, commercial interests and private home builders are building on land that was once used for agricultural purposes. However, while building on former farmland might strike you as an easy way to avoid the pollution of the cities, don't be fooled. The various processes and chemicals used by farmers to increase crop yields can also leave behind dangerous contaminants in the soil, rendering land unsuitable or even dangerous for human habitation. Here are some of the most common contaminants found on former farmland, along with ways you can test for their presence:
Pesticides and herbicides
When pesticides and herbicides are used to treat crops, a large proportion of the chemicals used will bypass the surfaces of the plants they are supposed to treat and enter topsoil instead, especially in wet, humid climates with high amounts of rainfall. As such, soils used to grow crops treated in this way over long time periods can become heavily contaminated with chemical residue. These pesticides and herbicides can pose a serious toxicity risk to humans (especially those containing potent pesticidal compounds such as paraquat) and may also contaminate plants, vegetables etc. which are grown on the land. In wet weather this pesticide residue can also become soluble, leeching into groundwater and aquifers.
Fortunately, testing for the presence of these chemicals in soil is relatively simple, and many soil testing companies sell self-testing kits that can be used without training to provide moerately accurate results. However, land which was previously used for large-scale agricultural works may be more heavily contaminated, potentially with novel pesticides and herbicides which are not detected by these simple testing kits -- if this is the case, consider sending a sample of your soil to a lab for professional testing, or have environmentally assessors visit the land to analyse soil content themselves.
Heavily fertilised land may initially seem like a potential boon for land developers, particularly those building residential homes with gardens. However, only a small fraction of the fertilisers deposited on a field or orchard are actually utilised by the plants, while the rest is absorbed into the soil. Soil that has been heavily fertilised over a number of years tends to contain large amounts of nitrates, potentially dangerous chemicals which can leech into groundwater and pose health risks to humans, particularly children. Fertilisers can also contain small amounts of cadmium, which is highly toxic to humans even in low doses.
Testing for the presence of nitrates in your soil is not quite as simple as testing for pesticidal and herbicidal contamination, as they are not detected by many rudimentary soil testing kits. As such, you should have your soil professionally tested for nitrate content; these tests should preferably be conducted on-site, as nitrate concentrations can differ wildly at different locations on your land and sending away a single soil sample can provide inaccurate results. Cadmium contamination should also be tested for professionally, as the highly toxic metal can pose a serious danger to amateurs attempting to analyse polluted soil.
Large-scale farming operations naturally use a lot of petrol and diesel-powered machinery, and finding traces of petroleum contamination in former farmland is a common occurrence and does not pose a serious risk. However, oil leaks, mechanical malfunctions and other accidents can deposit large amounts of petroleum into the soil in a very short space of time. Soil heavily contaminated with petroleum can pose a health risk to humans, animals, and plants, and may be carcinogenic depending on the type of petroleum product present.
Like nitrate testing, testing your soil for petroleum contamination is best left to experts like Geotech Testing Pty Ltd working on-site, as the localised nature of petrol, diesel and oil spills means that parts of your land may be heavily contaminated while other parts remain virtually untouched. In addition, you should test the soil underneath any recently demolished farm buildings or barns, particularly those that were used to store vehicles, as petrol and oil leaks can leech through concrete foundations over time to poison the soil below. | agronomy |
https://www.traditionalgardengrowers.co.uk/pages/how-to-use | 2024-02-23T07:30:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474361.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223053503-20240223083503-00336.warc.gz | 0.864784 | 375 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__98516169 | en | - Place seeds in a shallow furrow
- Sprinkle the natural wool pellets alongside seeds.
- Cover with soil and water.
Potting Plants and Hanging Baskets
- For every litre of soil, apply 50g of natural wool pellets.
- Thoroughly mix the pellets with the soil.
- Plant your desired plants or flowers as usual.
- Apply 50g of natural wool pellets per metre squared.
- Use a garden fork to dig the pellets into the soil.
- Make a ring of wool pellets around the base of the plant.
- Make sure that there are no pellets touching the stem.
- Add water so the pellets swell and form a matt.
- Top up every 2-3 months
Wool throughout the season
When preparing your soil for new plantings, wool pellets are your go-to solution.
- Dig the pellets deep into the soil to improve its structure and store nutrients for deep-rooted vegetables such as parsnips, beetroots, carrots, and turnips.
- Alternatively, dig the pellets more shallow in the soil to retain moisture and give readily available nutrition for fast growing plants like lettuce, spinach and radish.
Use wool pellets as a mulch around the base of your plants. This will suppress weeds, retain moisture and regulate soil temperatures. Keeping your plants safe from droughts, temperature fluctuations and weeds.
Spread pellets over beds and dig into the soil. Applying more liberally where nutrient hungry plants have been such as courgette, pumpkin and squash. This will replace the nutrients taken and give back to your soil naturally.
Sprinkle layers of wool pellets into your compost bin and let the worms do the rest. This will give you a nutrient rich compost ready for your spring planting and keep your earthworms very happy. | agronomy |
http://www.desperategardens.net/best-vegetables-to-grown-at-home/ | 2017-04-28T17:44:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917123046.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031203-00634-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.968829 | 371 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__180854692 | en | Grow vegetables at home is one of the stimulating experience ever if you like plants. It is funny, relaxing and, above all, you can eat what you grew, nothing is more satisfying. Not all the vegetables are easy enough to be grown at home, so let’s have a look at what you can choose from.
Tomatoes. This is one of the easiest plant to grow. The only important thing needed is a support along which the plant can climb. Tomatoes are also so healthy to eat: full of vitamins and antioxidants, they can help you to add color and flavor to your dishes. Please keep in mind that this plant want lots of direct sun light.
Courgettes. Rich in potassium and manganese, courgettes can be cooked in many ways: boiled, fried, steamed and much more. They are “the” ingredient not to miss in your kitchen.
Spinach. Popeye loves spinach and you’d love them too! This plant is rich in iron and calcium, important both for those who are on diet and for vegetarians.
Peppers. Colored and tasty, peppers is very rich in vitamins, thiamine and manganese. It can be eaten both cooked and raw. This kind of plant prefer hot environments and need to be watered quite often.
Lettuce. It is the main ingredient in many types of salads. Can be eaten joined with other vegetables, such as carrots and tomatoes. Remember to water every day.
As you can see your garden can become a precious source of food. Is not impossible to grow your own vegetables and enjoy them. The only thing you need is constancy.
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If you order 1, we will send you anyone of these.
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https://regionaltrainingcentre.net/cane-loss-with-chris-norris-alteo-and-terra/ | 2024-04-15T09:54:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816954.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415080257-20240415110257-00410.warc.gz | 0.954193 | 286 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__55173991 | en | Cane loss with Chris Norris (Alteo and Terra)
The aim of the training sessions organized in October was centered around the reduction in cane loss- es. Participants were supported in developing strategies related to mechanized harvesting. In the ses- sions, participants also covered the optimisation of effectiveness in relation to sugarcane seeds cutting and planting through exploring implementable best practices.
Where: Alteo and Terra Mauricia in Mauritius
When: 14th to the 19th October 2019
What was covered included:
The primary drivers of cane loss and field effects which impact on actual cane loss and strategies for cane loss measurement in the
field. Other topics included Mass Balance trial protocols and in-field Sugar Loss Measurement protocols. Field trials were also conducted
in suitable fields. The last day the participants looked at the finalisation data from cane loss trials.
“The session allowed me to change my views on harvesting practices as well as some other topics such as cane planting. I also enjoyed looking into the scientific methods used to assess cane loss and yield monitoring.”
“I gained a lot from understanding the billet quality and what is recommended for a good plantation to be successful.”
“We sometimes neglect parameters when harvesting. The course highlighted some effective parameters which we can use to increase our sugar production.” | agronomy |
https://www.sanmarinofilmfestival.com/the-essential-laws-of-explained-18/ | 2020-09-25T03:36:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400221980.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20200925021647-20200925051647-00769.warc.gz | 0.979372 | 517 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__178470035 | en | Why Opt For Landscaping Specialists
You need to always take good care of your lawn because of the benefits that are attained. One of the main reason why taking care of the lawn is recommended is so that you can be able to improve on how it looks and also, on how the property looks like. Lawn care is also recommended because it helps you to improve the temperatures because of the coolness provided by the plants. The flowers also give a good scent around your property and this too is a reason why lawn care is recommended. With landscaping, you are able to work on the value of your property.
One of the main reason why you should always opt for the lawn care experts is that they give reliable services. These experts see to it that they avail their services when they are appointed. In many cases, many people prefer to take care of their lawn but then their other duties make it hard. You need to go for the professionals because, they deliver consistent services. This means that you can always hire based on a contract. You agree on the specific days they should take care of your lawn and they never disappoint.
It is wise when you hire lawn care experts because you are able to avoid injuries and damages. The damages and injuries will occur if the one working on the lawn has no skills. The lawn care experts have the skills that enable them to handle their work well. You need to opt for their services also so that you can be able to get quality services. The lawn care experts always consider what it is you want on your lawn. What these tells you is that they ask you your preferences and they make sure to deliver. If in any case you have no idea on what you need, they recommend you and you opt for the best. The experts enable you to access only the best landscaping designs.
All the lawn care tools needed, the experts have them all. As long as you have chosen the lawn care experts, you will not any time spend your money to purchase tools. The professionals not only have the tools but they also know how to make use of them.
Landscaping experts are also recommended because of how fast they complete their work. The work experience that these experts have enabled them to be through with the work at the time you set for them. You will never need to monitor the lawn care experts for them to be at a position to deliver their services. You leave them attending to your lawn and nothing will bother you. The other reason to appoint them is that they are always charging affordably for their services. | agronomy |
https://abeautifulcity.org/sample-proposal/52866-essay-about-sample-pitch.html | 2019-11-17T20:07:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496669276.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20191117192728-20191117220728-00546.warc.gz | 0.90643 | 1,131 | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__57951385 | en | Sludge by Wastewater Treatment: A Natural Fertilizer for Pechay (Brassica rapa chinensis) Intro
Background from the Study
Pechay (Brassica rapa chinensis) may grow for nearly 15-20 cm tall and also have wide leaves (Siemonsma & Piluek, 1994). Pechay could grow underneath any environment and could become produced all year round specially when the provided ground is full of organic fertilizer and with good drainage. It could be collected as they come to the desired size (Cultural Guidelines for Phil cannella. Agricultural Vegetation, 2003). Sewage sludge can be produced from the treating wastewater. They have generally been perceived by public being a waste that has a little useful use and desires to be discarded in landfills. It can be a method to obtain nutrients to get the garden soil. Using this materials as a fertilizer can benefit the surroundings by turning wastes in to valuable resources. Sludge can be acquired at a bit or no cost (Mitchell, 1992: Rechcigl, 2000). This research will be carried out to determine the a result of sludge from waste water treatment for the growth of Pechay (Brassica rapa chinensis).
Assertion of the Trouble
This study primarily aims to find out the effect of sludge from wastewater treatment for the growth of Pechay. Specific Goal
1 . To look for the effect of the several amount of decomposed sludge from sewage treatment on the height and number of leaves of Brasica rapa chinensis Hypothesis
1 . The different sum of decomposed sludge via wastewater treatment has no impact on the height and numbers of leaves of Brassica rapa chinensis
Significance in the Study
The sludge by wastewater treatment used while an organic fertilizer could benefit the maqui berry farmers because it is more affordable and this could hardly require these to buy a pricey commercial fertilizer that could dirty the environment. Employing this material as being a natural fertilizer can benefit the planet by turning wastes in to valuable assets.
Scope and Delimitations of the Research
This research is only limited to the use of sludge in different treatment amounts since natural fertilizer for Pechay.
Meaning of Terms
Pechay –is a favorite leafy plant among Philippine housewives, staying found practically in all market segments throughout the country almost all year round (Cultural Directions for Phil. Agricultural Crops, 2003). Sludge – is a residual, semi-solid material remaining from professional, or sewage treatment techniques (Basque Analysis, 2009) Natural Fertilizer- the end result of manipulated aerobic decomposition of organic matter called composting (Redmond, 2008).
Report on Related Literary works and Report on Related Studies
Pechay (Brassica rapa chinensis)
Pechay is among the most well-liked vegetables for making soups It could be found in all market about the country practically the whole year. Pechay would grow under any weather and could be produced throughout the year. It could be collected as they reached the desired size (Cultural Guidelines for Phil cannella. Agricultural Crops, 2003). Sewerage Sludge
Sludge is organic and natural slow unveiled fertilizer. It is a product of wastewater treatment. This material can be a wonderful source of nutrients intended for the soil and it can be used as an organic fertilizer for plants and solide that could be the perfect source of nutrition (Rechcigl, 2000). Related Research
There were research conducted by Range Cows Research and Education Centre (2000) to determine the potential uses of sludge as an alternative to more expensive inorganic manures for meadow grasses.
An additional study by Bozkurt, (2008) was done to determine the a result of using sewerage sludge while nitrogen fertilizer for maize.
Another analyze by Spinger, (2001) was conducted to check into the feasibility of an activated-sludge process with complete lysis and recycle of sludge. Another examine by Arakawa, (2000) was conducted to look for the relationship between sludge liquefaction by ozonation and sludge reduction, as well...
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The annual Holland's International Floriculture Trade Fair (IFTF) exhibition was held in Netherlands from 7 to 9 November. Over 35000 guests attended one of the most important events of the year in the world of flower and gardening business. About 300 exhibitors presented their products on the total area of more than 30 thousand sq.m. The world leaders of flower business presented new products and trends of industry development. The focus of the exhibition was still on the roses. | agronomy |
https://cindyslouisianairis.com/resources/ | 2022-07-02T19:59:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104204514.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20220702192528-20220702222528-00114.warc.gz | 0.956519 | 514 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__69465867 | en | Once you receive your iris rhizomes, the first step is to un-wrap and rinse the rhizomes, inspect them carefully, then place your rhizomes in a container of water that reaches just to the bottom of the foliage. You will need to keep them there until you’re ready to plant them. They can be stored this way for up to a month, but take care not to let them dry out, or you’ll risk the plants going into dormancy.
When you’re planting irises, you want to make sure the soil has a pH of 6.5 or lower. You can add compost and organic matter to acidify alkaline or sandy soils. Add organic material and fertilizer, such as 8-8-8, 13-13-13, Azalea/Camellia fertilizer, or Osmocote to the bed and work into the soil. Organic fertilizers are also effective, although the amounts to use are harder to estimate. Plant your rhizomes with about 1-2 inches of soil over the top of rhizome, and water them in. Mulch also helps hold in moisture while new roots form, and to protect the crowns from freezing in the more northern zones. Ideally, you want to plant them in a triangle about 12 inches apart, to allow for room to increase. The rhizome will grow in the direction the fans are facing, and will also put out new shoots on either side of the mother rhizome.
If possible, prepare beds a few weeks before planting. Louisiana Irises thrive when growing in half to full sun, so choose your planting location carefully. If you’re growing them in full sun, you need to water deeply once a week, especially during dry periods. Do not plant under trees whose roots will absorb all the moisture and fertilizer from your irises. With adequate watering, you will see the flowers flourish.
If planting by a water feature such as a pond, you can plant along the water’s edge. If planting in the water, make sure the foliage is above the water line or the rhizome will die off.
The Louisiana Iris’s growth cycle begins in the fall and continues through winter, culminating in a burst of rapid growth in the spring. That means the best time to plant and divide them is in the fall. You can re-plant them in September or October as well, as this is not long after the new growth period has begun. | agronomy |
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One stop shopping for all your gardening needs! Visit one of the many garden centers in Sonoma County for plants, soil amendments, pottery, and gardening tools and equipment.
2780 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa
Open daily 9-6.
Perennials, bedding plants, succulents, houseplants, soils and amendments— as well as beautiful pots to grow them in!
2833 Old Gravenstein Hwy, Sebastopol
The widest variety of carnivorous plants in the United States.
2990 Somers St, Fulton
Hours vary by season.
A small unconventional nursery devoted to natives and habitat gardening with an exceptional diversity of offerings. Most plants are propagated and grown on site since 1981.
1100 Vintage Ave, St. Helena
Providing you with the best plants, pottery, fountains, statuary, outdoor furniture, tools and knowledge. Because we know how much pride you take in your gardening. From annuals to perennials, citrus trees to berries, grasses and bamboos and so much more, when you need that special thing to make your garden flourish, stop in at our Garden Center.
3700 Deer Meadow Ln, Occidental
Bonsai trees (cedars, junipers, apples and pears), custom pottery and containers as well as related materials. By Appointment only.
555 Irwin Ln, Santa Rosa
March 1st thru November 19th
Tue-Sat 9-5, Sun 10-4, Closed Monday
The nursery at Emerisa Gardens has been supplying local gardeners since 1996.
We are family owned and grow on site over 2000 varieties of hardy and unusual perennials, herbs, grasses, shrubs, roses, clematis, phormiums, succulents and more! We also carry a wide selection of soils, gloves, gift items and Talavera pottery. Our knowledgeable staff is always here to help you with all your gardening needs. We look forward to seeing you at the nursery!
4055 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa
1360 Broadway, Sonoma
429 North McDowell Blvd, Petaluma
M-F 6-8, Sat 7-7, Sun 8-7
A locally owned home improvement center specializing in gardening and nursery supplies. Friedman’s provides a broad selection of plant material, tools, and knowledgeable staff necessary for your gardening needs at the lowest price.
1340 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg
10540 Old Redwood Hwy, Windsor
We’re more than just a hardware store! With two locations, open 7 days a week: Expanded Garden and Outdoor Living Centers. Our newly expanded garden centers have a large selection of unique and hard to find plants, locally grown bedding plants and organic heirloom vegetable starters. Our selection of patio furniture and outdoor accessories will help transform any outdoor space.
2833 Old Gravenstein Hwy, (West of Todd Rd.), Sebastopol
Open Fri-Mon 10-5 or Call First
Old-school organically grown fruit trees, berries, grapes, herbs, and vegetable starts including over 50 varieties of hot & sweet pepper plants. Antique roses, succulents, grasses, water plants, natives, shade and flowering trees and many large, unique specimens. Full service landscape nursery offering consultation, design, and installation. Display gardens and growing grounds. Kid and dog-friendly!
2551 Guerneville Rd, Santa Rosa
Mon–Sat 7-7, Sun 8–6
Wide selection of locally grown veggie starts and flowering plants for sale all year. Garden tools, supplies and soil amendments.
3244 Gravenstein Hwy North, Sebastopol
Rooted in West County since 1980, Harmony Farm Supply and Nursery has been a renowned resource for best practices in land stewardship. Their knowledgeable staff and earth-friendly products have set them apart as a leader in organic agriculture and gardening.
For better growing from the ground up, visit Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery.
3244 Gravenstein Hwy North, Sebastopol
Edibles, drought tolerant and native plants are our specialty. Come and talk with our knowledgeable associates to create your specific micro-climate successes. Pottery, tools, seeds, gopher baskets, books, and gift ideas as well. We also provide soil test and analysis services, and offer workshops. Come visit and browse our two-acre facility. Lookie-loos are welcome.
685 W 3rd St, Santa Rosa
Mon-Sat 8-5, Sun 10-4:00
Locally grown vegetables and fruits in season. Specializing in vegetable bedding plants.
1212 13th St, Santa Rosa (on the corner of 13th & Stewart)
Open daily 9-5
Flower nursery featuring award-winning roses, 75+ varieties of sweet-peas, custom color-pots and baskets, flower bulbs, peonies, and a large variety of seasonal plants and garden decor. Established 1896.
764 Chapman Lane, Petaluma
(707) 789-0554 or [email protected]
Open by Appointment
Our family honey farm has over 5,000 lavender plants and multiple bee hives. Our farm is chem-free; no pesticides or chemical fertilizers, for the health of our bees, plants, and you! We sell both honey and lavender products and have a bee swarm removal service. We also invite you to book your summer wedding ceremony on our beautiful 3 acre farm!
9740 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove
Featuring plants selected for and grown in Sonoma County ~ so you know they will do well in your garden. Visit our website for current hours, how to find us, and weekly updates on plants available.
6225 Stony Point Rd @ Hwy 116, Cotati
Open daily 9-5, closed Wed
Full service nursery with an emphasis on ponds, dwarf conifers, koi and other pond dwelling fish and critters, pond supplies, pond cleaning and maintenance, and aquatic plants. We also carry books, garden art, misters and more. Like us on Facebook!
5875 Sonoma Hwy, Ste “A” Santa Rosa
12950 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg
Our 2 new locations are bursting with spring color, organic vegetable starts, fruit trees, indoor & outdoor plants, pottery & statuary, garden decor, quality soils, mulches and everything else you need to create & maintain a beautiful garden.
660 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol
Mon-Sat 7-7, Sun 8-6
Annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs and organics, shrubs and succulents hand-selected for you from nurseries all over the area, along with expert advice, soil amendments, a huge selection of seeds, irrigation supplies & tools.
15654 River Rd, Guerneville
Open Sun-Fri CLOSED Saturdays.
Carries a wide selection of garden amendments, annuals and perennials and shade tolerant plants.
320 Santana Dr., Cloverdale
We have a full nursery with trees, flowers, veggies, everything from bulk soil and baged soil products, bulk worm castings, amendments, nutrients and additives, pots, stakes, greenhouses, Mean Green trimming machines; The best dry trimmer on the market. Greenhouses from small pop up to large agriculture type, water tanks and rain water collection tanks and much much more!!
21095 Broadway, Sonoma
Open Daily 9-5:00
We are a beautiful destination nursery of inspiring displays, water features, and more.
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http://www.gardenturfsupplies.co.uk/buy-bark-online.html | 2016-02-10T10:36:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-07/segments/1454701159155.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20160205193919-00294-ip-10-236-182-209.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.922542 | 674 | CC-MAIN-2016-07 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-07__0__80286208 | en | Buy Bark Online
You can buy bark online to improve the growth of plants and trees, or use bark for decorative purposes. In fact, bark chips can be used for at least nine various purposes in gardens and lawns, which we will list below.
9 Reasons to Use Bark Mulch:
1. Boost Plant Growth: mulched plants grow twice faster than ones that are exposed, which is one of the reasons to buy bark online. Coniferous bark is especially useful for conifers, heather, and rhododendrons.
2. Protect Plants from heat/cold: covering the roots is important for plants and shrubs that are intolerant to cold temperatures. Mulching creates an even temperature in the soil and protects plants from harsh temperature changes. If you buy bark online and apply it, your soil will be cooler in the summer heat and warmer in the winter cold.
3. Control Weeds/Pests: a dense layer of bark restricts light, thus preventing weeds from germination. This does not harm perennials. Bark also discourages moles and repels insects and roundworms. You can buy bark online to minimize weeds and pests.
4. Retain Moisture in the Soil: mulching prevents the upper layer of soil from drying out. This is especially important for arid regions, and that’s why people from such areas often buy bark online.
5. Keep Soil Loose without Digging: bark prevents soil from solidifying after rain and watering. Even heavy soils can improve in a few years of mulching.
6. Prevent Erosion: mulch protects the soil from wind, rain and sun. It prevents topsoil from wearing away and cracking, which is another reason to buy bark online.
7. Promote Healthy Micro-Flora: mulch encourages microorganisms that make humus, helping to build a fertile layer in the soil.
8. Environmental Safety: mulching provides environmental safety of the soil near roads. Thus, you can buy bark online and use it to cover soils near a road. Every few years, the polluted layer can be removed and replaced with a fresh one.
9. Improve the Garden’s Appearance: plants tend to look neater and more attractive on a background of decorative bark. You can buy bark online and use it for rose and heather gardens, mix borders, and various decorative plantings. Not only will your garden look great, but it will also fill with a pine-like aroma.
3 Simple Tips for Mulching: Simple Tips for Mulching:
- 1. The bark layer should be 2- 6 inches (5-15 cm) - thinner in shaded areas and thicker in sunny areas.
- 2. The best time to lay mulch is after a rain, so you don’t have to irrigate the soil.
- 3. Leave some space between the mulch and the stems for air circulation.
Mulching is simple: remove the weeds, loosen the topsoil, fertilize, plant the plants, water, and lay a layer of mulch.
When you buy bark online, you can choose from a large number of bark types, such as pine bark, decorative mulch, and many others. | agronomy |
http://scfarmtoinstitution.com/about/ | 2017-07-28T14:45:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500550969387.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20170728143709-20170728163709-00040.warc.gz | 0.940482 | 498 | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__113251318 | en | Our mission is to increase access to healthy, local foods and create markets for farmers throughout South Carolina.
By increasing the demand for SC products, we aim to achieve:
- More viable food and farm enterprises
- Good jobs and a stronger agricultural economy
- Consistent access to affordable, healthy, locally produced foods for institutional facilities
- Helps influence healthy eating habits by increasing access to locally sourced produce
- Provides opportunities for economic growth
- Did you know that $2.16 in economic activity is generated from every $1 spent on local food?*
- Promotes environmental stewardship
- Strengthens community connections and relationships
The South Carolina Farm to School Program originated in 2011 as a two-year project funded from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since the program began, it has expanded to not only include more funded schools, but also other institutions. In 2015, the umbrella organization South Carolina Farm to Institution was founded to encompass a wide variety of institutional sites beyond preschools and schools.
The Program is a collaborative partnership between the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, South Carolina Department of Education, South Carolina Department of Social Services and Clemson University. The South Carolina Farm to Institution Program seeks to increase the number of farmers certified to provide locally grown products into institutions, such as: schools, preschools, hospitals, military installations, and other businesses.
Core goals of the South Carolina Farm to Institution Program include providing education to food service staff on procuring and preparing local products, promoting SC Grown within cafeterias and food service operations, and creating hands-on experiences such as farmers markets, CSAs, and institutional gardens.
The South Carolina Farm to Institution Program supports sites in implementing four components:
- Source at least two SC grown fruits and vegetables per month
- Promote SC grown in the cafeteria
- Integrate nutrition and agriculture education
- Establish a vegetable garden or farmers market
The South Carolina Farm to Institution Program is committed to South Carolina farmers and helping them grow their markets. Efforts are in place to expand to other institutions, such as hospitals and workplaces, and small retail venues. By continuing to increase the demand to South Carolina products, we aim to achieve more viable food and farm enterprises, a stronger agricultural economy, and consistent access to affordable, healthy, locally produced foods for institutional facilities.
The South Carolina Farm to Institution Program is part of the larger nationwide movement. | agronomy |
https://laurom.ro/product-category/trade/page/3/ | 2023-12-06T11:11:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100593.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206095331-20231206125331-00262.warc.gz | 0.952129 | 140 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__265056590 | en | Distiller’s dried grains with soluble (DDGS) are the nutrient rich co-product resulted from the ethanol production. DDGS also serves as a reliable and cost effective alternative for poultry, swine, cattle and aquaculture feed ingredients.
Sweet Whey Powder (SWP) is produced by drying Sweet Whey Concentrate. It is mainly used in ice cream production, yoghurts, chocolates, baking industry, as well as a feeds.
Whey permeate is a fast moving ingredient spreading into many different bakery categories such as biscuits, cakes and baking mixes.
It brings solids with low fat level and it is a good browning agent. | agronomy |
https://countrysquire.co.uk/2023/11/03/urban-peasants/ | 2023-11-29T09:28:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100057.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129073519-20231129103519-00746.warc.gz | 0.977302 | 956 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__287237773 | en | BY ROGER WATSON
In China it appears you can take the peasant out of rural areas, but you cannot stop them being a peasant.
Early in the last decade China initiated a project to move 250 million people from rural areas to the cities; from shanties and small houses to the high rise apartments that characterise so much of their urban environment. In fact, since 2012 the rural population has declined by 776 million to approximately 500 million while the urban population has increased to 65% of the population.
Chinese peasantry never seems to get a break. Following the communist revolution, farming was collectivised. Initially at least, it seemed to work but led to an agricultural crisis in the late 1950s which was responsible for millions of deaths. Collectivism, like many aspects of Communism, led to a disempowerment of the peasantry. The farms belonged to everyone; therefore, they belonged to nobody. In the late 1970s a process of decollectivisation took place, the farms were returned to the peasants and they turned Chinese agriculture around through a system of family farming.
Chinese agriculture is a semi-success story. They produce more grain crops than any other country in the world. However, they are far from self-sufficient in food and are, in fact, net importers of food. But, out in the rural areas of China it is common to see a great deal of self-sufficiency. Small towns and hamlets will have chickens running freely. Children will lead pet ducks and geese around on leads, until the time comes for said ducks and geese to grace the family table. In fact, urban children also keep pet fowl until they are dispatched for dinner. And it seems no plot of land is too small or too stony for a small crop of vegetables by the house, across the road or on the verge of the road.
Almost everywhere you look you will see evidence of cultivation. A motorway journey between cities reveals a kaleidoscope of small, cultivated patches on hillsides, often many miles from where anyone apparently dwells. A common and easily identifiable crop is maize and neat rows of root vegetables: potatoes, yams and tarot can also be seen.
Moving peasants to the cities presumably reduces the amount of arable land. But it also removes people from an environment where they were self-sufficient to one where they are much less so. It is hard to grow crops when you live in a high-rise apartment.
Luzhou is a small city—by Chinese standards—of 5 million people which lies on the banks of two rivers: the mighty Yangtze River; and the smaller Tuo River. The confluence of these is in the heart of the city. I am familiar with the banks of the Yangtze River having stayed in the same hotel there for the past 13 years. This time I was in another part of town on the bank of the Tuo River. The Tuo has a steep bank on one side and a network of paths leading down. On a morning run along the pavement at the top of the high bank I spotted something several hundred feet below that I had to explore.
There appeared to be a patchwork of small plots at the edge of the river, some extending down to the waterline. As I approached it became evident that these were cultivated plots with a remarkable array of vegetables growing. The river floods, and it struck me that occasionally these plots may well be submerged. Some of the plots were being attended, mainly by women, young and old. Fascinated, I walked for hundreds of yards, and it transpired, for a considerable stretch of the river, there was not a single square yard of the river edge that did not have something growing on it.
The patchwork of irregularly shaped plots, the lack of obvious delineation or any signage suggested to me these plots were probably not regulated. I asked a Chinese colleague who, indeed, confirmed the informal nature of the plots. The people cultivating them did not pay to use the land or seek any kind of permission.
“They are peasants,” my host informed me, “they have moved to the cities but taken their customs with them.”
In a country of rules, regulations and ‘the Party’ it seems that China, or at least the municipal powers of Luzhou City, have turned the proverbial blind eye to the urban peasants in their midst. It is lovely to see a trend being bucked. China is full of surprises.
Roger Watson is a Registered Nurse and Editor-in-Chief of Nurse Education in Practice.
*Photos courtesy of Roger’s phone. | agronomy |
https://www.littlesistersofthepoornwohio.org/c39-blog/c35-sisters-blog/fall-outing-to-erie-orchards-and-cider-mill/ | 2023-09-26T13:39:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510208.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926111439-20230926141439-00004.warc.gz | 0.965071 | 178 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__181517751 | en | Photos by Teo Kalinowksi, volunteer
Our Residents greatly enjoyed a recent outing to Erie Orchards and Cider Mill in Erie, Michigan. This large family owned farm and tourist destination has about 70 acres of land in production and annually harvest 15,000 bushels of apples. Steve and Nancy Elzinga, owners started the farm in 1977 and are now in their 37th year of production.
On a beautiful Fall day the Lourdes University nursing students helped chaperone our Residents to Erie Orchards. They enjoyed learning about cider production, as well as sampling some of the cider with homemade donuts. One of the Residents exclaimed on returning to the Home “them were the best donuts I ever had and the cider was good too!”
To learn more about this unique tourist destination check out Erie Orchards web site. | agronomy |
http://www.suckinfo.com/archives/126823 | 2020-10-22T15:00:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107879673.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20201022141106-20201022171106-00406.warc.gz | 0.955105 | 365 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__44918903 | en | 【吸收财讯】升困井革鼎震继 -> 世界在你眼前！
Breathtaking photos of vineyards in northern Italy lit up at night by hundreds of torches have been doing the rounds online for the past week. As temperatures unexpectedly dropped below zero last week, winemakers had to come up with a way to keep the vineyards from freezing, and fire was apparently their best choice.
Farmers usually do their best to keep fire away from their grape vines, but with temperatures expected to reach a freezing -9 degrees C, winemakers had no choice hundreds of torches spread out over several hectares to keep the vineyards from freezing. This technique has long been used by winemakers all over the world to create air movement, which prevents frost pockets from forming. Temperatures under -1 degrees Celsius can cause serious damage to emerging buds, so teams patrol the vineyards all night long, making sure that the fires are burning, to at least mitigate the damage.
Photo: Abbazia di Novacella/Facebook
The visual effect created by lighting more than 300 torches over one hectare of vineyard is stunning, but to the winemakers, the warm air their create could mean the difference between a bountiful harvest an millions of euros in losses. The torches can reportedly raise the temperature by about three degrees Celsius, which could prove crucial during this unusually late cold snap.
Winemakers in the Val d’Orcia in Tuscany, in Alto Adige, South Tyrol, and in neighboring Trentino, have all resorted to his tried and true method for keeping their vineyards from freezing. | agronomy |
http://blog.cleantech.com/2010/01/ | 2016-05-06T07:17:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-18/segments/1461861735203.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20160428164215-00112-ip-10-239-7-51.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.936424 | 294 | CC-MAIN-2016-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-18__0__149259364 | en | Kerala, India-based Synthite said it has adopted a new enzyme technology from Sydney, Australia-based BiOWiSH Technologies to eliminate chemicals, reduce energy use, and eliminate the production of sludge at its industrial wastewater treatment plant in southern India.
The production of spice oleoresins uses a variety of raw materials, creating wastewater with a wide range of acidity levels. Previously, Synthite would monitor the pH and correspondingly adjust the lime dosing, but the process was imperfect.
“Anytime we got the pH wrong, it would take days to recover from a spike in suspended solids,” said B. Shavanas, Synthite’s engineering manager, in a news release.
The chemical use made the company’s sludge into hazardous waste subject to regulatory controls. In addition, an energy-intensive aeration processes was necessary to sustain the microbial population digesting the sludge.
In a three-month trial, Synthite used specialty high-speed enzymes from BiOWiSH to break down the organic waste. The plant was been able to eliminate lime dosing and sludge, and reduce energy consumption by limiting the use of aerators. In al, Synthite reported a 50 percent reduction in operating costs of the plant.
BiOWiSH’s enzyme technology also has applications in agriculture, solid waste management, livestock farming and consumer products … | agronomy |
http://homehearthstore.tripod.com/id51.html | 2019-11-21T06:55:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496670731.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20191121050543-20191121074543-00127.warc.gz | 0.85187 | 144 | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__149498482 | en | Home Hearth Store
plants North Country Blueberry Bush 1 Gallon Size, Dwarf compact variety. One of the best varieties for the edible landscape.
North Country is an excellent choice for growing in containers or pots as they are dwarf in size. Compact bush plants grow
about 1 1/2 to 2 feet high with a 3 foot spread. One of the most adaptable blueberries for less than optimum soil types. Mature
plants yield 2 to 7 pounds of medium size sky blue fruits with scrumptious mild blueberry flavor. Dark green summer foliage
turns bright scarlet in fall. Hardy to -35 degrees F. Check our other blueberries listed for an excellent companion pollenizer. | agronomy |
http://aquafortharaka.weebly.com/aquaponics.html | 2020-07-13T07:42:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593657143354.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20200713064946-20200713094946-00111.warc.gz | 0.92323 | 455 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__182700099 | en | NO MATTER HOW DIFFERENT WE ARE, WE ALL NEED
What is aquaponics?
Aquaponics basically recirculates the wastes of aquatic (fish) life with plant life in order to create a sustainable, symbiotic system. There are typically two sections - an aquaculture section for the fish and an hydroponics section for the plants. The waste waters from the aquaculture section are pumped into the hydroponics section, where the plants convert the toxic ammonia from the fish waste into nitrates by a process called nitrification. These nitrates are both beneficial and essential for the plants' growth. As a final step, the now-clean, oxygenated water is returned to the fish. The foundations in Tharaka shown below will house tilapia as its fish of choice. Although not the prettiest project thus far, these foundations were laid with the aid of Mrs. Gradel and Mrs. Gharibvand while they were visiting last summer. They will provide a viable source of food for the district, along with rich, edible vegetation.
Students working on Aquaponic Model Designs
Examples of working models being tested for various plant growth, water quality, and fish quality.
Future site in Kenya of Aquaponic system to be built by Broken Arrow students.
In Tharaka Kenya building the Aquaponic System-Summer 2013
Beginning the project in Tharaka, Kenya. Covering the fish pond and starting to build the adjacent greenhouse to store the grow beds for the aquaponic system.
Building the greenhouse with help from some native Kenyans.
Our group in front of the greenhouse, fish pond, and aquaponic system with a plague from the orphanage sponsors thanking us for raising the funds and building the system to provide fish and vegetables for the orphans.
After building the grow beds students line and fill the beds with crushed lava rock to grow the plants.
Connecting the piping and solar pumps to circulate the water through the system.
Stocking the fish pond with 1,500 Tilapia fingerlings.
Group with plague for the well we raised the money to drill to provide clean water to the people in the Tharaka district. | agronomy |
https://newsreport.com.ng/the-african-development-bank-afdb-has-approved-a-1-5-billion-emergency-food-facility-for-farmers/ | 2024-04-17T05:33:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817144.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417044411-20240417074411-00007.warc.gz | 0.944161 | 572 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__76013333 | en | The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $1.5 billion emergency food facility for farmers.
NewsReport gathered that to forestall an impending food catastrophe brought on by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $1.5 billion emergency food production facility for 20 million farmers across the continent.
The money will go toward helping Africa overcome a food deficit of at least 30 million metric tons caused by the disruption of global food supplies caused by the European crisis, particularly for wheat, maize, and soybeans imported from Russia and Ukraine.
“African farmers urgently want high-quality seeds and inputs before the planting season begins in May to enhance food supplies immediately,” according to the bank.
The African Emergency Food Production facility will provide 20 million African smallholder farmers with certified seeds. It will increase access to agricultural fertilizers and enable them to rapidly produce 38 million tonnes of food. This is a $12bn increase in food production in just two years.
African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina says: “Food aid cannot feed Africa. Africa does not need bowls in hand. Africa needs seeds in the ground, and mechanical harvesters to harvest bountiful food produced locally. Africa will feed itself with pride for there is no dignity in begging for food.”
The facility has benefited from stakeholder consultations, including those with fertilizer producers and separately with African Union agriculture and finance ministers earlier this month.
The ministers agreed to implement reforms to address the systemic hurdles that prevent modern input markets from performing effectively.
The price of wheat has soared in Africa by over 45% since the war in Ukraine began. Fertilizer prices have gone up by 300%, and the continent faces a fertilizer shortage of 2 million metric tonnes. Many African countries have already seen price hikes in bread and other food items. If this deficit is not made up, food production in Africa will decline by at least 20% and the continent could lose over $11bn in food production value.
The African Development Bank’s $1.5bn strategies will lead to the production of 11 million tonnes of wheat; 18 million tonnes of maize; 6 million tonnes of rice; and 2.5 million tonnes of soybeans.
The facility will provide 20 million farmers with certified seeds, fertilizer, and extension services. It will also support market growth and post-harvest management.
The AfDB will provide fertilizer to smallholder farmers across Africa over the next four farming seasons, using its convening influence with major fertilizer manufacturers, loan guarantees, and other financial instruments.
The facility will also create a platform to advocate for critical policy reforms to solve the structural issues that impede farmers from receiving modern inputs. This includes strengthening national institutions overseeing input markets. | agronomy |
https://saltandolive.com/products/whole-herb-fused-rosemary-olive-oil | 2020-01-25T17:09:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579251678287.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20200125161753-20200125190753-00376.warc.gz | 0.874902 | 100 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__165265031 | en | Whole Herb Fused Rosemary Olive Oil
Made with fresh wild Rosemary crushed with fresh, certified organic early harvest Chetoui olives, and using 100% mechanical cold extraction methods. This fused oil is both complex and aromatic. Amazing with poultry, pork or lamb. Spectacular drizzled over sautéed vegetables. Mind-blowing with roasted potatoes. Pairs well with the Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic, and Pomegranate Dark Balsamic. | agronomy |
https://www.homesteadatlanta.com/blog/june-gardening-tips-now-that-hot-weather-has-arrived | 2022-01-25T23:04:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320304876.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20220125220353-20220126010353-00095.warc.gz | 0.954241 | 652 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__216307437 | en | Temperatures really begin to heat up in June -- and that typically marks the end of the planting season. But continue to check out clearance sales for plants as there are often good deals to be had!
Be sure and add organic matter to your soil as you plant -- it will improve your ground over time and help get your new plants off to a great start.
Watch your lettuce and other cool-season vegetables; they tend to bolt, or send up a flowering stalk once it gets hot. Once they bolt, they're usually too bitter to eat. It's probably too hot to sow new lettuce seeds in the sunny garden, but you may be able to get a small crop if you plant in the shade.
Or, replace cool-season vegetables with warm-season crops such as beans, pumpkins, squash, and corn.
Spring-blooming bulbs' foliage should be yellowing. Add the leaves to your compost pile once they have turned yellow and pull out of the ground with no resistance. Don't remove the leaves before this, however -- otherwise your bulbs may not perform as well next year.
If you haven't already mapped out your garden's spring bulb display, do so now. That way you can know exactly what bulbs you'll want to purchase this fall and where to plant them so they'll look good next spring.
Heat-loving summer bulbs are coming into their own. If you haven't planted any yet, get them in the ground now.
Deadhead annuals, perennials, and summer-blooming shrubs to promote additional blooms. This will also prevent them from self-seeding.
Watch for signs of garden pests -- if you catch them early, you can usually keep them from becoming an epidemic that ruins your yard.
Lacebugs are a big problem on azaleas, though you don't usually notice the damage until August or September. But now's the time to attack them. Look at your azalea's leaves for black spots on the bottoms and the black-and-white insects on the leaf tops. Spray with neem oil, insecticidal soap, or a similar product to keep them in check.
Examine junipers, birches, cherry and arborvitae for bagworms and other leaf-eating caterpillars, then treat with Bacillus thuringiensis as needed. Keep an eye out also for aphids and other small sucking insects, as well as whitefly. Spider mites can be treated with pyrethrums, an extract from mums.
Keep an eye out for containers of standing water in your garden -- they may be breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Change the water in your birdbaths daily and use environmentally friendly mosquito-control products.
Finally, this is a good month to take cuttings from the fresh growth of many trees and shrubs, including serviceberry, lemon verbena, chokeberry, angel's trumpet, bougainvillea, butterfly bush, hydrangea, jasmine, dogwood, magnolia, and stewartia. | agronomy |
http://artistsagainstwindfarms.blogspot.com/2009/11/christopher-booker-in-telegraph-today.html | 2023-06-07T00:03:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224653183.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20230606214755-20230607004755-00776.warc.gz | 0.933075 | 103 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__33708531 | en | Christopher Booker, who always speaks up against the blight of windfarms in our countryside, gave a robust criticism of the recent Farming Today programme on Radio Four that we highlighted recently.
As he says: "Something else Farming Today neglected to mention was the title of Dr Etherington's book, The Wind Farm Scam."
Why didn't they?
Monday, November 23, 2009
Christopher Booker in the Sunday Telegraph
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https://www.viejocaminodesantiago.com/general/garden-care-how-to-work-on-the-appearance-of-your-grass.htm | 2024-04-22T05:54:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818081.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422051258-20240422081258-00324.warc.gz | 0.970633 | 571 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__111836884 | en | Have you at any point meandered outside to investigate your grass and viewed that as fair, it could be more appealing? I realize I have. Yet, there are things you can do to work on the vibe of your yard. On the off chance that you are like me, the way that it is green and slick and clean essentially is not sufficient. I believe my yard should comprise of generally grass, not weeds and greenery. From a distance your grass might look alright, yet an excessive number of expansive leaved weeds and greenery basically does not confront nearer examination. One of the central things you really want to do to battle greenery is further develop seepage and water system of your grass. Look at your neighborhood garden supply store and get some ‘feed and weed mind greenery executioner’ item. Apply this to your yard according to the directions and following several days you will find that your grass has created unattractive patches of dark and brown. This is something to be thankful for in light of the fact that it implies that you have figured out how to kill the greenery.
Terribly, you currently have a work to do, in light of the fact that to work on the possibilities of grass becoming prevailing in your yard you wants to eliminate the dead greenery. Utilize a rake of a portrayal to eliminate it. This will allow greater opportunity for your grass to create. This course of eliminating greenery and other garbage from the grass is known as scarifying. It is worth likewise infrequently circulating air through your yard. The course of air circulation includes making loads of openings all around the grass to further develop waste. In the event that the hidden Horticultural supplies of your yard does not deplete that well then it could be helpful to brush over a combination of sand and soil to cover the opening. This will assist with forestalling them getting obstructed later, returning you to the starting point concerning waste. On top of weeding, circulating air through and scarifying, there are different things you ought to do consistently. We all who invest heavily in the presence of our yards cut them consistently yet you ought to guarantee that you additionally catch or gather the clippings since, supposing that you do not then the development of dead grass clippings on the grass will energize the arrangement of greenery.
One more issue that you might have with keeping your grass looking solid is connected with the bug World. A few bugs make serious harm yards and they are more normal than you could envision. Be that as it may, ordinarily nature will in general figure out how to adjust the great and the terrible thus assuming conceivable it is attractive to allow her to continue ahead with it as opposed to impeding insect sprays and so on as you might wind up killing advantageous bugs and the more disastrous ones. | agronomy |
https://kurmamadu.com/food-safety-of-dates-in-malaysia-exploring-pembekal-kurma/ | 2024-04-16T00:35:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817036.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416000407-20240416030407-00303.warc.gz | 0.922305 | 653 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__154617891 | en | Dates are a cherished fruit in Malaysia, known for their rich flavor and nutritional benefits. To ensure that consumers can enjoy high-quality and safe dates, Malaysia has implemented stringent measures to maintain the quality and food safety of dates produced in the country. In this blog post, we will explore the role of Pembekal Kurma (date suppliers) and the various measures undertaken to ensure the quality and food safety of dates in Malaysia.
Pembekal Kurma refers to the suppliers and distributors involved in the date industry in Malaysia. These entities play a crucial role in ensuring the availability of fresh and quality dates to consumers. Pembekal Kurma source dates from local farms or import them from other countries, ensuring a consistent supply of dates throughout the year.
Malaysia emphasizes the adoption of good agricultural practices (GAP) in date farming. Farmers are encouraged to follow sustainable farming methods, including proper land preparation, irrigation techniques, pest control, and responsible use of fertilizers. These practices help maintain the quality and safety of dates from the early stages of cultivation.
Dates are harvested at the optimal ripeness to ensure maximum flavor and nutritional value. Strict guidelines are followed during harvesting to minimize damage to the fruit. After harvest, proper post-harvest handling techniques are employed, including cleaning, sorting, and packaging, to maintain the quality and extend the shelf life of dates.
The Malaysian Good Agricultural Practices (MyGAP) certification program ensures that date farms adhere to specific standards and practices that guarantee the safety and quality of agricultural produce, including dates. MyGAP certification verifies that the dates have been produced under controlled conditions, ensuring traceability and accountability throughout the supply chain.
The Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) system is widely implemented in the Malaysian date industry. HACCP focuses on identifying and controlling potential hazards during the production process, ensuring that dates are safe for consumption. This systematic approach helps prevent, reduce, or eliminate risks associated with food safety.
Malaysia has regulatory bodies, such as the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Safety and Quality Division, responsible for monitoring and enforcing food safety regulations. These agencies conduct regular inspections, audits, and sampling to ensure that date producers, suppliers, and distributors comply with food safety standards. Any non-compliance may result in penalties or corrective actions to maintain public health and safety.
Malaysia places great importance on ensuring the quality and food safety of dates produced in the country. Through the role of dates suppliers and the implementation of comprehensive measures, certifications, and standards such as MyGAP and HACCP, Malaysia maintains the highest standards in the date industry. These efforts ensure that consumers can enjoy dates that are not only delicious but also safe for consumption.
Dates suppliers play a vital role in the date industry by supplying fresh and quality dates to consumers.
Malaysia implements strict measures to ensure the quality and food safety of dates.
Good agricultural practices, proper harvesting, and post-harvest handling contribute to maintaining date quality.
Certifications like MyGAP and HACCP verify adherence to standards and ensure food safety.
Regulatory bodies monitor and enforce food safety regulations in the Malaysian date industry. | agronomy |
http://environmentalcompostion.blogspot.com/2011/05/solano-community-garden.html | 2018-06-23T17:33:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267865145.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20180623171526-20180623191526-00092.warc.gz | 0.98872 | 379 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__205183917 | en | Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Solano Community Garden
Hello, my name is Gennesis Padilla and I'm a freshmen that's also in one of Mrs. Hicks English classes. Our english class has been reading, learning, and writing about the environment. For this service learning event we went to the Solano Community Garden. I had never been to a community garden before until that Saturday morning. I'm not going to lie and say that I was excited to get my hands dirty and be touched my flying insects, but once I had my job given to be by the man that runs the place Al Renner my perspective toward the garden changed. I was to get started and move around the dirt so that Al could later plant seeds in the soil. It felt nice to do something for him to later just throw in the seeds he wished to plant. I didn't think that fruit like peaches and strawberries could grow and taste so good in places like the Solano Community Garden. I have never seen another place like this one. What I found so interesting was when Al showed us a black trashcan where there was grass and things like old leaves "waste" but in reality it wasn't waste it was to turn into food for animals like spiders and for the land itself. I found it really cool how animals survive off their own environment. It was extremely shocking to me, when I took a taste at the peaches and strawberries that some students picked out from the garden. They tasted soo GOOD!!! I didn't exactly think that the fruit grown in the garden was going to be any good. I dont know why, but i didnt. I was mistaken because boy, did that fruit taste GREAT! I have learned that when people put their hard work into something like taking care of a garden, it can certainly come a long way! LOOK AT THIS GARDEN. | agronomy |
http://groundwatertnpwd.org.in/gwawareness.htm | 2021-09-20T23:30:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057119.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20210920221430-20210921011430-00034.warc.gz | 0.899264 | 209 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__173573501 | en | This department is conducting
many programmes to create awareness among the public and
educate the public about conserving the available groundwater quantity
as well as quality, awareness unit has been created in all the
groundwater divisions with the participation of NGOs – Water Users’
Association besides the officials.
Awareness Campaign has been launched consequent to the clearance from
the World Bank.
far 120 campaign has been carried out in various places of Tamil Nadu.
local self help groups NGOs and voluntary organisations and
representatives of local panchayats are also involved in organising
is overwhelming response from the farming community in participating in
the programmes, especially from the rural women.
programmes include demonstration of geo-physical survey and free testing
of water samples, question-answer sessions and media presentation of a
documentary film in tamil entitled “Thanneer Desam” which
emphasizes the need for conserving water and use of scientific methods
for identifying the location of bore wells. | agronomy |
http://www.fourphoto.co.uk/2012/06/fields-of-almost-ready-barley/ | 2013-05-25T06:06:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368705559639/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516115919-00045-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.871754 | 91 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__173685825 | en | Posted on June 25th, 2012 by Simon
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http://www.ussmokeless.com/en/cms/Responsibility/Reducing_Nav/Reducing_Environmental_Impact/default.aspx | 2015-07-28T17:42:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-32/segments/1438042982013.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20150728002302-00059-ip-10-236-191-2.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.93046 | 392 | CC-MAIN-2015-32 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-32__0__10752307 | en | All of the tobacco we use in our products is grown on farms in the United States. Some of the families from whom we buy our tobacco have been growing it for generations.
As a company closely connected to the land, we feel an obligation to be good environmental stewards and look for opportunities to reduce the environmental impact of our products and our facilities.
We’ve adopted policies that provide specific environmental guidance for employees. These policies address topics including air emissions; environmental assessment; hazardous materials; and waste, wastewater and storm water management.
We have a variety of efforts designed to reduce our impact on the environment. Here are a few examples:
For years, coal-fired boilers helped fuel our Nashville production facility. As part of our effort to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions, we looked for alternatives. In 2014, we removed these boilers and installed cleaner-burning natural gas boilers. Long-term, this will significantly reduce our Scope 1 emissions.
Each year we buy millions of pounds of tobacco from U.S. farmers, primarily from the Southeast. Through our direct contracting program, known as the Tobacco Leaders Program, we encourage consistent high-quality tobacco, innovation, efficiency and open communications with growers. We’ve established specific Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) to encourage the growth of quality tobacco under conditions that help to reduce environmental impact.
USSTC works with tobacco growers to:
- promote the production of high-quality tobacco using responsible environmental and labor management practices;
- encourage innovation on the farm for greater efficiency and improved quality; and
- understand the challenges growers face and advance solutions that make sense both for growers and our business.
To help growers contribute to these efforts, we helped fund a GAP Handbook
, which contains detailed practices for each principle, user-friendly recording sections to capture key production information, and additional recommendations for online resources that support good agricultural practices. | agronomy |
http://bmslots.com.au/egg-production/chain-feeding/ | 2022-07-04T00:23:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104277498.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20220703225409-20220704015409-00492.warc.gz | 0.901718 | 173 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__128220837 | en | Flat chain feeding is the most efficient and effective way to distribute feed to commercial layers or breeders.
The VDL chain feeding systems, with the famous VDL feed transport chain are made of high quality, durable material, the modular system makes the system suitable for any type of poultry house. 50 years of experience make the VDL Agrotech chain feeding system the most reliable, userfriendly and maintenance free chain feeding system on the market.
A feed transport chain constantly mixes the feed ingredients, stimulates feed intake and prevents selective eating. The chain feeding systems are available both supported and suspended, the robust winching systems make the suspended chain feeder and attractive option.
A typical system consists of troughs, grills or perch pipe, feed chain, corners, hoppers and drive units. Due to the modular design almost any layout is possible. | agronomy |
https://www.industrialdiscount.com/agricultural/ | 2023-06-03T11:44:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224649193.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20230603101032-20230603131032-00277.warc.gz | 0.898871 | 259 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__65858151 | en | Used agricultural machinery - Judicial sales
Bankruptcy asset sales of used agricultural machinery. Make your bid!
Industrial Discount offers a wide range of used agricultural machinery, coming form bankruptcy procedures, company liquidations and judicial executions. These assets result in a price much lower than what could be obtained for sale in the normal market, assuring the best investment with the greatest savings. Agricultural machinery auctions are easy to attend: register for free, browse our auction catalogue and make your bid on the machinery for agriculture that best meets your need. You can enter your bid manually or use the Proxy Bid, our automatic raise system. If a bidder makes a higher offer, the system relaunches your bid on your behalf, according to the maximum price you set. If no higher offer is made, you will win the item, with no need to follow the auction! Each auction page will feature a full description, technical specifications and photos of the item, allowing you to make the best choice for your business. Online auctions are the best way to cut down costs and times on buying and selling of agricultural machinery and equipment. Attend our auctions to purchase tractors, lawn mowers, seeders, harvesters and much more. Register for free and try to win the best used farm machinery at auction! | agronomy |
http://www.narniafarm.us/content/rooing | 2013-05-19T13:17:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368697552127/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516094552-00022-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.990247 | 247 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__58373914 | en | We have rooed Linden and Glenda, getting about a pound of wool off of each. Rooing involves just pulling off clumps of wool. Once the sheep are ready to be rooed, it comes off really easily. I was surprised how thick the wool was! Glenda had a thin fur layer already growing in when we removed the wool. Linden, however, was bare skin when we rooed the wool off. They resemble small deer without all their wool.[[wysiwyg_imageupload::]] Linden still has a bit of wool on her back that was still attached. As soon as it loosens up, we'll roo that off.
The yearling ewes and rams still have their wool. We were hoping the warm weather would trigger the wool to loosen up. So far, they are still hanging on to their wool. We did try to use some sheep shears to take some of the wool off. Boy is that hard work! I'm so glad we have 'self-shearing' sheep! I've been told that the wool loosening is triggered by hormones and the yearlings will probably start loosing their wool in June. | agronomy |
http://a-z-animals.com/blog/growing-your-own-food-in-march/ | 2016-12-09T01:55:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-50/segments/1480698542668.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20161202170902-00304-ip-10-31-129-80.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.965962 | 350 | CC-MAIN-2016-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-50__0__154713318 | en | With spring now well under-way, it is time for the gardening to really start as the warming weather means that many early vegetables can be planted straight outside providing that the soil is warm enough (around 5 °C). A good indication of this is when new grass shoots begin to appear.
Although March tends to be a month of planting, there are still jobs that can be done in the garden before your plants go in, including feeding and turning over the soil in the vegetable beds, ensuring that a good amount of manure is mixed in (which acts like a natural fertiliser and can be purchased relatively cheaply).
One of the big things to remember is not to purchase compost that contains peat as this comes from unique and incredibly sensitive habitats that not just rely on the natural peat to maintain themselves, but are also affected by the high levels of carbon dioxide that is released when extracting peat.
It is also important to purchase at least an extra water-butt, particularly with the current water-shortage issues that are hitting certain parts of the UK (with the hosepipe ban coming into affect at the beginning of next month). Not only will you save on your water-consumption but it is also more natural for plants to be watered with rainwater that contains fewer chemicals.
So, now the fun part! Carrots, parsnips, radish, beetroot and broad beans can all be planted straight outside, while onions, potatoes and peas that were started indoors last month can be transferred to their plots in the garden (providing the soil is warm enough).
March at a glance:
Feed and turn over vegetable plots.
Buy seeds (if haven't already) along with peat-free compost. | agronomy |
https://www.oozelife.com/blogs/news/tagged/cannabidiol | 2021-09-26T17:05:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057882.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20210926144658-20210926174658-00521.warc.gz | 0.963296 | 87 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__10146910 | en | The benefits of the hemp plant seem to be just about limitless. From building materials to anxiety reduction, this plant does it all. Ooze products are ideal for quickly reaping the benefits of this awesome plant!
If you really want to take advantage of the versatility of CBD, mix up the way you consume it! With our huge variety of products, you can utilize every method of medicating with CBD so you never get bored. | agronomy |
https://thegrowoff.com/crested-butte-cannabis/ | 2018-09-19T14:49:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267156252.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20180919141825-20180919161825-00387.warc.gz | 0.937608 | 157 | CC-MAIN-2018-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__200660694 | en | From their site:
Crested Butte Concentrates was the first licensed recreational marijuana grow facility in Gunnison County. We produce and wholesale the best quality top shelf hydroponics in the state with over 30 strains at our disposal. We strive to produce the highest quality product with as much attention to detail as possible. Using only organic pesticides, herbicides or fungicides we believe our product is the cleanest on the market. We live and breathe for the health and vitality of our plants which provides our consumers with the most pleasurable experience possible. The future of CB Concentrates lies not only in producing the best quality flowers available but also in providing our consumers with residual free cannabis extracts in a multitude of consistencies and levels of (CBDs) and (THCs). | agronomy |
http://kenyafresh.co.ke/2018/11/08/why-we-train-farmers/ | 2019-06-18T00:56:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627998600.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20190618003227-20190618025227-00058.warc.gz | 0.880822 | 414 | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__72783135 | en | For any fresh produce exporters worldwide, growers are the most important people in the business chain. They are the pace setters for export business hence a need to empower and train for products sustainability and consistency to be upheld.
These training programs are worth investing for the below reasons:
- Increase the farmers’ level of productivity.
- Good quality of products.
- Increase food availability.
- Increase farmer income.
- Increase sustainability of agricultural practices.
Kenya Fresh Produce Exporters Limited value and prioritize our growers through investing in training program that benefits them.
These benefits include
- Acquiring up-to-date information on how to grow food efficiently and economically.
- Improving their knowledge of new techniques and technologies.
- Providing them with any physical resources necessary for implementation.
- Assist in interpretation and implementation of various standards for the industry.
- Development of a food safety and quality systems.
In addition, we train our agronomist situated in different parts of the country who then train and guide the growers on production of safe and quality products. These training include
- Youth group dynamic and Formation.
- Group Management (Quality Manual System development and implementation).
- Agri business development, models and entrepreneurship.
- Agribusiness selection and Market requirements awareness.
- Global GAP awareness, training, documentation and implementation for certification.
- Crop protection.
- Internal and external auditing.
- Planning, budgeting and Group financial management.
- Farmer Mobilization and recruitment for the company.
- Training of staff and farmers on production methods.
- Field support services on areas such as pest and disease identification, Pesticides usage.
We observe good agricultural practices leading to certification and assuring of supply all year round.
Kenya Fresh Produce Exporters Limited train and educate our farmers, this is the investment of freshness we can bank on.
by Getrude Nzau ([email protected]) | agronomy |
https://en.cpsgourmet.com/oleum-hispania/ | 2020-01-28T00:07:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579251737572.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20200127235617-20200128025617-00409.warc.gz | 0.938146 | 942 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__126537796 | en | In the Sierras of southern Córdoba, in Spain, some of the best olive oils in the world are produced, known since antiquity for their extraordinary quality.
It was so much the appreciation that the Romans had for the olive oil produced in the Betica (now Andalusia), that Monte Testaccio, in Rome, is made up of about 40 million amphorae of olive oil, mostly coming from this area of the ancient Roman Hispania.
The oils of this area stand out for their great flavor and their properties, product of the varietal diversity of their centenary olive trees, the careful cultivation techniques and harvesting of the farmers, and the care, passion and experience that the producers contribute in the obtaining and elaboration of this precious liquid gold.
On the steep slopes of these mountains an olive grove is cultivated, where the olives are collected on the fly, from the branches of the olive tree (before they fall to the ground), which ensures the highest quality of the oil obtained. Thanks to a cold extraction process, Oleum Hispania gets the best Extra Virgin Olive Oil (AOVE) for both your palate and your health.
The result of this sum of factors are limited edition early oils (Premium Range); green olive oils, at their point of veraison (Gama Inspiración); or mature oils (Selection Range). All of them present differentiated organoleptic qualities depending on the variety and the degree of maturation of the fruit before its harvesting and grinding.
Oleum Hispania produces oils from the Picual, Hojiblanco and Picudo olive varieties, both monovarietal and coupage. Picual and hojiblanca olives produce the most powerful and stable oils.
While the picudo (also picuda, carrasqueña or pajarero), surely the most emblematic variety of Córdoba, gives a great personality to the oils and an enormous sensory potential. These olive oils can provide light flavors and aromas reminiscent of exotic fruits and also reminiscent of apples and almonds.
Olive oil is one of the fundamental ingredients of the Mediterranean Diet, considered Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The word oil comes from the Arabic Az-zait, which means olive juice; while in Latin it was known as Oleum.
Despite the false belief that fats are harmful to health, the truth is that, in its just measure, they are absolutely necessary for the proper functioning of the body and should not be excluded from the diet.
The energy contribution of all fats is practically identical and is around 900 kilocalories per 100 grams. However, not all fats are the same.
We must include only healthy fats in our diet and, from a nutritional point of view, one of the sources of essential fatty acids that is healthier is undoubtedly Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO). It is considered that the ideal dose is two to three tablespoons per day for an adult.
Olive oil is distinguished by its high content of oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid that helps maintain normal levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. The consumption of olive oil has been related, therefore, to a lower cardiovascular risk.
Numerous studies also suggest that a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil can contribute to lower our body weight and can help reduce the incidence of obesity, type II diabetes and high blood pressure. In addition, it has been shown that the oleic acid present in olive oil produces satiety in the brain.
On the other hand, frying with EVOO generates a crust around the food that prevents the fat from entering them, so that your caloric intake is reduced in comparison with other fats.
From the olive groves that expand throughout the Natural Park of the Subbética Cordobesa, located at a unique altitude in Andalusia, comes this unique juice in the world. The climate and the richness of these soils produce fruity, intense and unique oils, internationally recognized for the picual, hojiblanca and picuda varieties. Undoubtedly all the efforts of OLEUM HISPANIA are summarized in this juice, unique in the world. It is pure Olive Juice, obtained from healthy olives, harvested from the tree at its exact point of maturation (veraison), strictly selected and ground exclusively by cold mechanical procedures, only a few hours after the olive harvest, to preserve all its color, taste and smell. It is the first juice of the virgin fruit that rests twenty days to decant, by gravity, and to become unique. | agronomy |
http://floridahightech.com/publication/corridorinthenews/2011-09-21-farm-to-flag-initiative.html | 2013-05-19T01:45:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368696383081/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516092623-00031-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.948696 | 739 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__135351941 | en | The project could bring at least 19 jobs and millions of dollars to Flagler County’s economy
By Andrew O'Brien, Palm Coast Observer
September 21, 2011
Farm to Flag, an agricultural initiative being spearheaded by County Commissioner Milissa Holland, is under review by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and could literally help Flagler’s economy to grow.
Farm to Flag is a 501c4 not-for-profit with the objective to create a business model that will restore viability and sustainability of small- and medium-sized farms, not just in the tri-county area of Flagler, Putnam and St. Johns counties, but throughout the United States.
The initiative’s business entity, First Coast Fresh, is designed to supply locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables and meats to military and public institution customers in 11 counties in Northeast Florida, within a 100-mile radius, according to the project’s executive summary.
By the fourth year, First Coast Fresh could make approximately $1.2 million in revenue. The entity would be run by a board of directors.
According to Holland, the projectis seeking approximately $16.5 million in funding.
Holland said the concept arose eight months ago when she was visiting Tallahassee for other government-related work. Since then, partners such as the Center for Business Excellence, the Florida High Tech Corridor Council, SCORE, and the University of Florida have developed an intricate plan.
The comprehensive proposal was submitted Aug. 17 to the USDA. Holland said it could take a few months to hear back, but she expects an outcome before the end of the year.
First Coast Fresh was set up as a franchise, Holland said, which would allow the entity to sell the concept to other regions.
If the project is approved, a housing facility would be built for sorting, washing and processing. That facility could employ at least 19 people at competitive salaries, Holland said.
Agriculture accounts for more than 12% of the county’s economy, according to Mark Warren, with the University of Florida Flagler County Extension Service. He said the county has the infrastructure to meet the demands if this project is funded.
“In Flagler, Putnam, and St. Johns counties, we have approximately 35,000 acres of irrigated farm land and roughly 80,000 acres of fenced land in various degrees of improved pasture,” Warren said. “Our current productive capacity for the scope of First Coast Fresh far exceeds the predicted demand ... In the meantime, risk exposure would be reduced, local food options improved, and jobs would be added.”
The project is backed by several political leaders, including U.S. Rep. John Mica and Sen. Bill Nelson.
Nelson wrote in a letter of support: “This project will add value to the community by increasing farm incomes and farm-related jobs by promoting healthy lifestyles while gaining access to high-quality foods.”
Though the project isn’t a definite, Holland was confident.
“It’ll take time to build the infrastructure, but we have the land available,” Holland said. “We could fast track this and get it up and running by the end of next fiscal year.”
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February 12, 2009 | agronomy |
https://www.consumerclassroom.eu/en/content/green-food-production-sweden | 2019-05-21T15:18:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256426.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20190521142548-20190521164548-00480.warc.gz | 0.955895 | 272 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__51845904 | en | The Federation of Swedish Farmers (LRF) is working with schools on a number of different levels. The aim is to inform students and teachers about Swedish agriculture and food production and to create interest in the green industry so that it becomes an attractive and natural career choice.
LRF School Contact is primarily aimed at children in kindergarten, students in primary schools and teachers. Agriculture is a living teaching materials and in addition to helping with school supplies in the form of brochures, posters and books, we can also assist with visits to farms.
LRF Gotland invites all students in grade four on the island for a visit to a farm, something we started a few years ago. Our hope is that all fourth graders will have the opportunity to come to a farm. We have decided to have visits in the spring, the one that fits best teachers and students.
The class gets a designated time to be on the farm and shown around by a guide. The visit takes about two hours and we offer a sausage and NGT to drink.
We are going out to the classes notified before the farm visit. It will be an hour of exciting information about farming! The visit and the information is free of charge. Unfortunately we have no way to help with transport.
Jan Ekdahl, LRF Gotland
Tel: 0498 206794 | agronomy |
https://maryannyutzy.com/2012/06/08/how-does-the-garden-grow/ | 2023-01-31T22:36:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499891.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20230131222253-20230201012253-00004.warc.gz | 0.95561 | 345 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__299983825 | en | Last year, Certain Man was so busy working on
Middle Daughter’s library and balcony
that the garden got away from him like it has NEVER done before.
This year, he is back to his usual form,
and the garden is by far the best it has ever been!
Tomatoes, carrots, yellow squash,
green beans, potatoes, peppers and cabbage.
Oh, and that’s the faithful gardener there,
looking for potato bugs, and thinning his carrots.
Pole limas, onions, ground cherries–
and where you cannot see,
there is asparagus and butternut squash and rhubarb.
This is the solitary cucumber plant that resides
in Certain Man’s Garden.
Evidence, again, of a grandpa’s love for his grandbaby.
Our Charis-girlie loves the garden,
eating baby carrots, dirt and all,
helping to dump compost into the holes that are ready for plants,
and pulling up radishes just for the delight of it.
This particular little girlie LOVES cucumbers.
Daniel HATES them.
They give him heartburn and he avoids them like the plague.
But he planted a cucumber for Charis
so that she can have the joy of picking her very own cucumbers
and eating them straight out of the patch.
And he heard that you can train them to climb a lattice,
so he is giving that a try.
It’s doing great!
If I think of it, I will show you a picture when it has cucumbers on it. | agronomy |
http://mars.jrc.ec.europa.eu/mars/About-us/AGRI4CAST/MARS-Bulletins-for-Europe | 2015-12-01T03:47:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-48/segments/1448398464396.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20151124205424-00019-ip-10-71-132-137.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.886545 | 154 | CC-MAIN-2015-48 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-48__0__147609066 | en | MARS Bulletins Europe
Mars Bulletins – Crop monitoring in Europe
The MARS bulletins offer in a near real time and in an operational context analyses and information on crop growth conditions and yield forecast at EU28 level and neighbouring countries like Ukraine, Turkey and Maghreb. The Bulletin archive gathers all Bulletins published since 1997.
MARS Bulletins - Content
Along the crop growth season MARS Bulletins include different kind of information reaching from an agro meteorological analysis based on observed and simulated weather to the issuing of short term forecasts based on the output of crop growth models. The crops covered are wheat, barley, rice, maize, rye, triticale, rapeseed, sunflower, sugar beet, potato and pastures. | agronomy |
https://shopminuscoffee.com/blogs/the-beanless-blog/it-sounds-like-alchemy-fermentation-with-purpose-at-minus | 2023-12-11T09:41:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679103810.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20231211080606-20231211110606-00713.warc.gz | 0.94899 | 665 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__202521699 | en | By: James Pearce, Head of Technology Minus
“It sounds like alchemy.”
That was my initial reaction upon interviewing for my current role as Technology Lead at Minus Foods. Taking a bunch of agricultural waste and turning into coffee through fermentation sounded like magic. I was coming from a 20-year career in Agricultural Biotechnology. I measured outcomes in yield and disease pressure, not taste. “Buttery pie crust essence” was not a phrase heard in the corridors at Monsanto. Why was I hooked? The approach was intriguing.
At Minus we believe microbial communities are greater than the sum of their parts. Interactions between members of a community effect both population dynamics and its output. This is true on the surface of a coffee cherry and crucially, in a fermentation process. It's also why we work in teams.
(Left to right: Matt Hettlinger & Samuel Armstrong)
The underlying premise of our technology is that the sensory, textural and nutritional profiles of foods and beverages can be recreated from more sustainable plant ingredients through fermentation. Coffee is an obvious target because A) it is a resource intensive industry and B) it is processed through fermentation. During coffee processing beans are fermented by the native microflora of the bean which works collectively to remove a sticky out layer of the bean, called the mucilage. In doing so, pectin and other complex carbohydrates are broken down into various molecules which contribute to the beans flavor profile.
So how do you replicate this in the lab, minus the beans? The first trick to give the microbes something that looks as close as possible to coffee to feed on. A lot is known about the nutrient profiles of plant species and indeed that of coffee, so our food scientists got to work assembling various blends of different plants to try. Designing these blends correctly gives us something in the ballpark of coffee-taste. The second trick is to use the right microbes to elevate this to a brew with all the depth and complexity of flavor we love in our favorite beverage and for me this is the really cool part.
Minus spent a lot of time in the coffee-growing regions of the world working in partnership with local producers to collect the microbiomes of their coffee cherries. Each variety in each region brings its own unique microbiome which we can visualize using next generation DNA sequencing of all the microbial species in the community. It has been known for decades that fermenting coffee cherries with different microbial species results in different flavor profiles. We have then in our freezers a collection of chefs who will each put their own spin on a particular ferment. By tweaking the ingredients and the microbes used in the fermentation we can create coffees with different flavors.
This is a learning process. With each iteration we are building a data set of the flavor contribution of individual microbes as well as consortia of strains. In doing so we are developing the ability to predict flavor profiles that will be created, based on the genetic makeup of the microbes on a given plant ingredient. With this model, we will knowingly be able to add “buttery pie crust essence” like a microbial pinch of salt.
In short, it's not alchemy, its fermentation and best of all, its fermentation with a purpose. | agronomy |
https://ipadewa.com/reviews/ipadewa/find-the-best-weed-seeds-for-your-needs/ | 2022-06-29T13:53:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103639050.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20220629115352-20220629145352-00251.warc.gz | 0.964987 | 590 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__4529266 | en | Find the Best Weed Seeds for Your Needs
Weed seeds are the female plant’s reproductive organs. They are located in the flowers of the female plant. The male plants do not have any reproductive organs, so they cannot produce any seeds.
It takes about a week for weed seeds to fully mature and be ready for harvest. If you want to speed up this process, you can place them in a dark room with high humidity and temperature levels. This will stimulate the weed seeds to sprout faster than usual.
This section provides information about the different types of weed seeds and their uses.
Weed seeds are an important part of the marijuana plant. They are what starts the marijuana plant growing. Weed seeds can be found in both male and female marijuana plants. The female weed seed is called a hemp seed, while the male weed seed is called a pollen grain.
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The cannabis plant is a plant in the hemp family that has been cultivated for industrial, medicinal, and recreational purposes.
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A good supplier is essential for a garden that is successful. A trusted seed bank is vital. It's impossible to afford seeds which haven't tested. You can find out more about the process online. There are how many ounces in a bar of hash locations to purchase marijuana seeds, but it is important be cautious about when you shop. Online retailers offer most of the same options like local garden centres.
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I spent some time outside this afternoon, trying to pull some weeds out of my herbs and flowers. So many things are yellowing due to all the rain we've had. Surely we are in for a drying out 'spell'!
My cherry tomato plants actually have three little tomatoes on them despite the lack of sunshine. I'm hoping they will start producing more now that Mr. Sun has made his return. I've never grown tomatoes in pots before, so I'm not sure what sort of 'harvest' to expect.
The lilies pictured above are from my mom's yard. This is the first year that they have done so well for her. She has them in a lot of different colors. I only have the old fashioned day lilies in my yard. A lot of people don't like them, but they are extremely hardy and make great 'fillers'!
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The SPUDS project is harvesting. A new short film created by Eavan Aitken and Greg Dunne of Stoneybutter to promote the SPUDS project, is now online. Potatoes with Purpose: the Story of SPUDS, was funded by GIY Ireland and Allied Irish Bank’s ‘Get Ireland Growing Fund.’ The film, which was premiered at the Waterford Harvest Festival in September of this year, communicates the aims and successes of SPUDS, which is a voluntarily run community research project run in collaboration with Coolmine Therapeutic Community.
SPUDS.ie was launched in 2012 in response to the decision to trial Genetically Modified (GM) potatoes in Ireland. Those who objected to the trial felt that allowing the cultivation of GM crops in Ireland should be a public decision. Unfortunately the public do not feel well enough informed. To address this knowledge gap we decided to set up a community based research project to run in tandem with the 5 year GM trial.
The aim of SPUDS community based research is to raise awareness around the threat of potato blight and the issues that impact on the sustainability of Irish grown food. This year SPUDS began a collaboration with Country Crest, champions of Bord Bia’s ‘Origin Green‘ programme, to apply what we have been learning on a commercial scale. The experiment has been an outstanding success and we are looking forward to developing this crop into market ready products, including another limited edition of SPUS.ie Crisps with a Conscience!
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This term we are excited to start the term with some pancake races! Children will have the opportunity to take part in some pancake relay races as part of pancake day celebrations! We also will be starting our term of learning all about 'Spring and Growth'. We will be reading the story 'What the Ladybird Heard' by Julia Donaldson and will be exploring farms, animals and baby animals ahead of our trip to Finkley Down Farm. The following week will bring the arrival of a special delivery...some eggs, giving children the opportunity to observe the hatching process. We will also be learning about planting seeds and will Read the story Jack and the Beanstalk. In addition we will look at what plants need to grow and will learn to name the different parts of a plant. Children will be planting their own seeds and making observations of the changes that happen, including drawing pictures of the changes they see and measuring the growth of their plants.
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Difficulty of planting ornamental millet
When to plant ornamental millet?
Preparing to plant ornamental millet
Choose a plant that has not yet flowered so that it can develop perfectly. A plant that already has spikes will not grow when planted. The same goes for the root system, which should not be too developed: avoid plants whose roots come out of the pot.
Ground preparation :
- Clean the ground of its weeds.
- Dig deep and add chippings or coarse sand to drain the soil.
- Add potting soil and compost in poor soil.
Sun or partial shade
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Distance between 2 plants of ornamental millets
From 30 cm to 1 m depending on the variety.
How to plant ornamental millet?
Ornamental millet will take on more intense and deeper colors in full sun. Exposure to partial shade is also tolerated.
Choose a well sheltered location because the Millet needs heat to grow: below 16 °, it stops growing.
- Gently deposit the plant.
- Dig a planting hole in the previously prepared soil, deep and wide enough to contain the entire root ball.
- Install the plant there.
- Fill vacant spaces with soil.
- The collar must be flush with the ground.
- Firm lightly around the foot.
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Although its cultivation in Spain is mostly rainfed, irrigation increases its yield. Is very important for the food industry the seeds cleaning toxic as of amaranth ( A.blitoides and A retroflexus ) or stramonium , tomatoes etc solanáceaas which can be problematic if the rotation predominates corn.
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A section on intercropping deserves special attention because it is widely used in developing countries. Millet row yields can double when the associated legume hardly varies. This is because it has a very good response to nitrogen In millet / beans (vicia radiata, mung or green “soy”) there is not only an increase in the LER up to 1.46, but the residue is evaluated for the next 60 UN of high availability (equivalent to about € 70 / he has).
There are few species authorized for the cultivation of millet (2,4D and little else) but cases of spontaneous crosses with other herbs of the family with resistance to narrow-leaf herbicides and especially atrazine have been reported, which generates problems in corn. In ecological terms, this should not be a problem as the care of rotation and aricate prevail. But it has to be taken into account in the crop succession. Similar occurs with other small grains such as amaranths. In dry land it would not cause a major problem, on the other hand in irrigation it is important to be very careful.
Millet… a cereal that hits the mark!
Millet is a cereal little known in Western countries, but whose virtues and usefulness have been understood by Africa and Asia. Little allergenic and gluten-free, it is an ingredient of choice for meals, replacing rice or semolina!
The nutritional benefits of millet
Nowadays, millet is coming back mainly for nutritional reasons. And then, it allows us to diversify our dishes. At a time when allergies and intolerances flourish, millet is timely. It is gluten free , easy to digest , and contains proteins, vitamins and minerals. Depending on the species, the nutritional composition varies.
How to cook millet?
The millet occurs in grains, flakes or flour. But how to use it?
It’s very simple, it can replace most of the known cereals. It is often found in muesli recipes but it can also be cooked in porridge, tortilla or even risotto. Many African dishes are made with millet, and look like couscous, paired with lots of vegetables.
In stores, millet is sold in several forms: grains, flakes, flour, cakes etc. We are therefore spoiled for choice!
A recipe to taste millet
In conclusion, a recipe to test to discover new flavors thanks to millet.
The ingredients of the recipe
- 4 large mushrooms (paris or other)
- 1 cup of millet
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups of water
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- a few leaves of sliced black or green kale
- 2 teaspoons of minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- a few fresh basil leaves
Preparing the recipe
Cook the onions, garlic, ginger and kale in olive oil until onions are tender. Add the spices and mushrooms and cook for 10 minutes. | agronomy |
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KOPI KAMU is launched with the goal to expand the potentials of Indonesia coffee with international standard across the world.
IIndonesia is the biggest archipelago in the world, consisting of 17,506 islands that spread across one eighth (1/8) of the equator, both above and below it with a mild friendly climate.
Indonesia is called the‘ Ring of Fire’ which consists of 70 vulcanocs plus many move that are no longer active.
The coffee plant thrives in vulcanocs soil in tropical and subtropical climates.
Indonesia topography consisting of lowlands and mountains/highlands as enables Indonesia to grow Robusta and Arabica since hundred of years ago
The diversity of surrounding native plants affects the variety of flavors and aroma of Indonesia coffee grown in the various islands of the Archipelago
Indonesia coffee deserves to become well-known as the tastiest coffee thought quality and production increase.
Indonesia coffee deserves to be‘THE HOST” coffee in Indonesia.
Tourism and the popularity of Indonesia can be achieved by increasing the quality and production of Indonesian coffee.
Indonesian population of 240 millions, makes it possible to have the best coffee beans harvest by hand-picking. Coffee plantations and coffee industry is labor intensive.
Kopi Luwak which originales from Indonesia is unique, as the tastiest coffee and most expensive in the world has become an icon of Indonesia coffee
To improve the quality of coffee consumed by Indonesia.
To educate coffee experts/baristas capable of serving Indonesia ‘Gourmet’ coffee that meets international standards.
The introduce Indonesia superior coffee through exhibitions and promotions, throughout Indonesia and the world.
Introducing Indonesia superior coffee to the whole word through KOPI KAMU franchises. We are targeting 5000 outlets in 40 countries.
To establish YAKIN ( Yayasan Akademi Kopi Indonesia) in 2013 which will then be expands into “Yayasan Akademi Kopi International” in 2015. YAKIN will become the e-learning or Distant Learning center that will be broadcasted all around the world in Indonesia, English, Mandarin, Korean, Japanise and Spanish languages.
To make Indonesia the capital of coffee of the world, by education and training the coffee farmers, the coffee roasters and the baristas.
To open Kopi Kamu coffee throughout Indonesia provites superior Indonesia Coffee
TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF INDONESIA COFFEE
- To exploye the taste of Indonesia coffee, improving itsquality, to create new blend, and create new recipes.
- To improve KOTEKA (KOPI, TEH and KAKAO)
- Kopi Kamu buys grade 1 coffee from selected coffee beans from every past of Indonesia. Kopi Kamu do the roasting of the selected beans KOPI KAMU will make Indonesian Coffee recognized and preferred world wide.
- Teh Kamu promote Indonesia tea including white tea,green tea, black tea etc.
- Kakao Kamu teaches kakao farmers about the quality and processing permentation Indonesia should produce the best chocolate and a leading product of Indonesia.
- KOPI KAMU does not hire underage individuals.
LOCAL COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT TO INCREASE PROSPERITY
KOPI KAMU cooperates with local farmers from coffee productive regions throughout Indonesia and giving material to the farmers so they can produce quality coffee, and improve their economy/lifeleyhoud.
RAIN FOREST PROTECTION
KOPI KAMU cooperates with KOPI (Koperasi Pribumi Indonesia) and BNI to improve coffee farmers’ potential to support the Indonesia Flora and Fauna conservation program.
KOPI KAMU actively promoties Indonesia coffee world wide and KOPI KAMU is currently available in 21 countries Master Franchises and Franchises. KOPI KAMU promotes and axchibition in 3 countries every mounth | agronomy |
https://www.helianthpartners.com/ | 2022-10-02T10:02:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337307.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20221002083954-20221002113954-00207.warc.gz | 0.941626 | 957 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__117748792 | en | Helianth Partners is charting pathways to a better future for food and agriculture.
We are identifying and deploying innovations that create more equitable solutions in our agricultural systems: from food and feed to fiber and fuel. Our work creates the building blocks that are required to move the system from the current state to the desired future.
Michelle is an agricultural economist with over 10 years of experience in the food and agriculture sector. An economist and a business strategist, she works with the global seed industry, agtech companies, conventional and non-conventional agriculture firms, community organizations, and philanthropic foundations. Taking her around the world, her work helps industry leaders manage and grow their global businesses. Michelle is a professional speaker, the author of The Demise of Free Trade, and host of a podcast. She is a professor of Economics at Bentley University and holds a Masters in Agriculture Economics from Purdue University and an MBA from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.
Fawn is a community food systems specialist with over 20 years of professional experience spanning regional food and agriculture, rural economic and community development, Tribal food sovereignty, and climate adaptation. Her project management, technical research, fund development, strategic planning, and business consulting clients range from County food banks and Tribal governments to large corporations and private foundations. She helps people understand how systems work (or don’t work), particularly in the areas of food, agriculture, arts/culture, community, climate, and policy. She is a trained facilitator and holds a Masters of Science in International Agricultural Development from UC Davis.
Associates and Collaborators
Helianth’s team also includes research associates, subject matter experts, strategic advisors, and collaborating firms which we engage when their expertise, capacity, or resources help to amplify our work.
Some of Our Work
Equipping farmers to adopt conservation practices
Helianth is investigating the data needs, operating functions, value propositions, and business requirements of a multi-sided platform that will support adoption of conservation tillage and cover cropping by connecting small/mid-sized farmers in the Midwest US with farm equipment operators or equipment sharing systems. Through stakeholder engagement and iterative R&D, we are validating the market value, establishing technical feasibility, and developing a commercialization strategy.
Evaluating success factors for rural farm-to-school initiatives
Helianth has produced a case study, the first of a three-part series, that explores the challenges and successes of Humboldt County Office of Education's Farm-to-School endeavors. The study explores how a rural and remote northern California community has become a leader in the farm-to-school realm through the support of numerous state and federal grants, the leadership of dedicated staff, and the commitment of entities across the supply chain.
Technical studies: regional supply chains, specialty meat processing, small-scale farming, and food system planning
Helianth's team has produced and contributed to several studies focused on supply chain projects. These studies have been produced for or to support USDA funding programs and regional initiatives; they have been used to guide conceptual designs, secure additional resources to support project implementation, or inform local and state policy developments.
Supporting Tribal food sovereignty
Helianth's team has produced and contributed to grants, planning documents, and community development initiatives that support food sovereignty for Tribal nations and Indigenous communities. Included in this work is attention to expanding perspectives of how food is sourced, shared, consumed, and celebrated -- namely, because food and medicines are an anchor for culture and community, the resources and infrastructure that support it must also include these elements. From Tribally-owned and operated food infrastructure to policy and planning efforts that increase the interconnections between food and people and place, this work helps to make Tribal communities more active in planning and realizing their desired their food systems.
Connecting rural groceries and farms
Helianth is exploring ways to better connect rural groceries with the farms that, while largely rural in nature, often do not provide fresh produce to their community's retail outlets. This is a major challenge for food security and sustainability. To further this effort, we are connecting with other practitioners in the field, developing research initiatives, and contributing to position statements that demonstrate the opportunity and value of shortening grocery supply chains to better serve both rural communities and farmers. Our goal is to help demystify what is possible by working to advance proven approaches.
More coming soon
Helianth is constantly working to share more information about the work we've done and where we're going. Please see below to get to our LinkedIn page or send us an email. Or check back soon for new content. | agronomy |
https://myforecast.com/earthquakes.php?cwid=31672&metric=false&city_count=&zip_code=&condition=act&data=739288481 | 2023-12-11T13:02:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679511159.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20231211112008-20231211142008-00738.warc.gz | 0.948762 | 105 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__209853733 | en | DECEMBER 11TH, 1932-Very cold weather prevailed along the West Coast. San Francisco received 0.8 inch of snow, and at the airport the temperature dipped to 20 degrees. At Sacramento CA, the mercury dipped to 17 degrees to establish an all-time record low for that location. Morning lows were below freezing from the 9th to the 15th at Sacramento, and the high on the 11th was just 34 degrees. The cold wave dealt severe damage to truck crops and orange groves in the Sacramento Valley. | agronomy |
https://simonorganics.com/product/organic-butternut-squash/ | 2022-12-09T01:52:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711376.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20221209011720-20221209041720-00064.warc.gz | 0.899638 | 168 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__1619476 | en | Organic Butternut Squash. Approximately 4+lbs.
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Organic Butternut Squash. Approximately 1+lbs.
– November 10, 2020
We received our first order of vegetables from the Simons and it has been spectacular. Everything tastes better fresh from the good earth to our table and that only happens when you know your farmers. A quality organic butternut squash – yum!
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https://zupihekykaj.tranceformingnlp.com/understanding-farm-subsidies-30271bq.html | 2020-02-17T00:11:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875141460.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20200217000519-20200217030519-00203.warc.gz | 0.960472 | 924 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__125748949 | en | Every five years, new legislation is introduced and passed through the U. Congress to subsidize farmers and agricultural products. These bills provide benefits such as cash, minimum prices and crop insurance programs.
The essence of a farm subsidy is giving tax dollars to farmers to help supplement their incomes, pay for equipment, and other farm costs.
Crops that are on the farm subsidies list include: In all, there are over two dozen crops that the United States government provides subsidies for.
Many people do not understand the basics behind farm subsidies. Here is a little information to consider Understanding farm subsidies the topic. Subsidy Basics The basic idea behind farm subsidies is simple.
Farmers that produce certain crops are given money by the government to help run their farms. They are given the subsidies based upon the price of the crops that they produce. The government has set standards for how much they will guarantee the price of crops to be.
Getting Subsidies To obtain farm subsidies you have to meet certain requirements set forth by the government. You have to apply for the subsidies which is a pretty simple process.
Once your farm is in operation, you have to grow the crops and livestock according to government standards.
This may include using certain pesticides, antibiotics for animals, and any other standards that they have set. Once you sell your crops, you have to keep accurate records of what was sold and for what price. The government then pays out the subsidy based on the market price.
Controversy There are two sides to the debate and many people believe that farm subsidies are not in the best interest of the country or world. Proponents of the farm subsidies argue that crops are subject to wild swings in price due to weather, political, and social changes.
They argue that these subsidies allow farmers to level their incomes during the down times. Those that are against argue that many other industries are subject to wild swings as well, but do not receive subsidies.
Instead, they level out those swings with insurance or by selling futures. In a free market system, price is determined by demand. Farmers are rewarded for making smart decisions on which crops they produce.
If the market wants what they have, they make a profit. If they choose poorly, they lose money. Subsidies often reward bad choices and create overproduction. For example, high-fructose corn syrup has been used in everything because it is now cheaper to use corn instead of cane sugar. Farm subsidies are a very controversial issue that is destined to see much change in the future.
Are farm subsidies taxable? Farm subsidies are provided by the federal government in order to help farmers level out their incomes and avoid the impact of wild price swings in the market.
However, even though the federal government is giving these farmers' money, it is not free money. The money that is taken by the farmers is considered taxable income.
This means that they will have to count it as part of the profits from their farms as if they were selling crops at full price. This increases their taxable incomes and the total amounts of taxes that they pay for the year.From food stamps and farm subsidies to meat labeling, H.R.
, aka the Agricultural Act of or the farm bill, guides the country's agricultural and food policies. Of course, it also instigates strong opinions from all sides. Understanding on-farm profitability Mark Topliff Lead Analyst Farm Economics.
Outline of talk • Economic trends at the farm level • Trends in productivity • Tools to help understand profitability. Economic trends at the farm level. A recovery, of sorts, in suckler Direct subsidies end.
This is a continuation from Understanding Farm Subsidies part 1. Since the beginning the United States, farm subsidies have been a core part of agricultural policy. However, the purposes and reasoning behind farm subsidies have radically changed over the course of our history.
Apr 25, · Oil Change International is an organization focused on exposing fossil fuel subsidies. On their site they have a page on fossil fuel subsidies, which they define as "any government action that.
[Please consider supporting Food and Farm Discussion Lab with an ongoing contribution of $1, $2, $3, $5 or $10 a month on Patreon. Or make a one time donation via PayPal. ] Our friend Tamar Haspel has piece up on The Washington Post about the impact of crop subsidies .
The so-called Farm Bill, renewed approximately every five years, is a wide ranging piece of legislation that funds everything from nutrition assistance programs and broadband internet to . | agronomy |
https://expatsfrance.com/spring-honey-harvest-in-france/ | 2023-10-02T08:56:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510983.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20231002064957-20231002094957-00544.warc.gz | 0.980431 | 332 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__290250589 | en | The same day that we inspected the artifical swarm we also decided to collect some of the spring harvest. The oilseed rape is very early this year and you are advised to harvest the honey as soon as the petals start to fall so that it doesn’t crystallise in the frames – at which point you can’t get it out. We only took the frames with the honey covered with wax so a second harvest will be needed this week.
It was a fun day. Some neighbours have young children and they came over to help us with the extracting. Everyone takes a turn spinning the honey out and watching it run from the extractor is a great reward.
And of course they bought an empty pot with them! For once we managed to keep all the bees out of the kitchen while we were working which made it a more relaxed operation. We took a honey bet on how much there would be – the prize was honey of course – and the final score was 23 kilos.
Martin Jarvis is a professional web developer and a WordPress expert, with a passion for all things "France" - including his lovely wife Nadine! With a french wife, a house on the border of Brittany and the Pays de la Loire, an aunt in Paris, his wife's family in Bordeaux, and a dear (now sadly departed) friend on the Cote d'Azur, Martin is well placed to comment on France from the point of view of an Englishman. Hopefully, this interest in France and his experience as a developer and marketer of websites will help make this site invaluable to francophiles everywhere. | agronomy |
https://archives.newsday.co.tt/2008/05/03/15000-acres-for-planting/ | 2019-04-26T04:43:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578759182.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20190426033614-20190426055259-00024.warc.gz | 0.981156 | 342 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__115891801 | en | He added that substantial infrastructural work has already been completed on roads, drains, culverts, trenches and irrigation systems. Elaborating on the infrastructural design, Piggott said: the next step would be finished by June, then the next in December and by the first quarter of 2009 work should be fully completed.
According to Piggott, “Agriculture is not an overnight thing, growth is a process which involves seeds, seedlings, planting, maturing and growth”.
He explained that although the plan would take some time to materialise, “agriculture is a top priority of the Government as the State is committed to feeding ourselves and the nation”.
The farms which were built on lands given to ex-Caroni sugarcane farmers are now being utilized to grow root crops and vegetables. Piggott said that given the “fresh farm lands” and the availability of technological advances, not many farmers were needed to grow crops. Piggott reiterated his assertion that “Government is seeking to mitigate any adverse effect on food in Trinidad and Tobago”.
As he elaborated on his position that there was no food crisis in this country, Piggott said that although flour and rice are scarce and expensive, there are alternatives available which provide the same nutritional value. He went on to say that rice farmers can look forward to subsidies in the near future as he will present this matter to Cabinet next week for approval.
He also said that consumers can expect cheaper food supplies soon as the Government is currently talking to Latin American countries such as Brazil, Argentina and Costa Rica to strengthen trade relation. | agronomy |
http://regina.ctvnews.ca/farmland-values-grow-in-saskatchewan-report-1.949907 | 2013-06-19T22:11:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368709337609/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516130217-00031-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.954871 | 237 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__167663778 | en | Farmland values grow in Saskatchewan: report
Published Monday, September 10, 2012 11:45AM CST
A new report says the value of farmland in Saskatchewan has grown amid soaring commodity prices and shrinking supply.
Values for high-end grainland in southern Saskatchewan have risen 20 per cent from a year ago, according to the report released Monday by ReMax.
Farmland in the Regina Plains, Canora and Kamsack areas is reportedly selling for as much as $2,000 an acre.
The largest increase was in the Balcarres area, where prices climbed to $1,800 an acre in July, compared to $1,000 a year earlier.
Meanwhile, agricultural land in the Moosomin, Kipling, Estevan and Moose Jaw areas is selling for $800 to $1,000 an acre.
Northern Saskatchewan saw year-over-year increases of 20 to 25 per cent. Farmland in the region is now selling for as much as $1,500 an acre.
However, the report notes that while grainland is moving within days or weeks of going on the market, livestock land has been slower to sell. | agronomy |
https://greenercities.org/climate-change-impacts-food-production/ | 2024-04-20T21:53:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817688.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420214757-20240421004757-00560.warc.gz | 0.935415 | 1,732 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__186390313 | en | Floods, Droughts Fueling Changes In Food Production, Prices
By Daisy Simmons, Yale Climate Connections
Food may be a universal language — but in these record-breaking hot days, so too is climate change. With July clocking in as the hottest month on Earth in recorded history and extreme weather ramping up globally, farmers are facing the brunt of climate change in croplands and pastures around the world.
Here in the U.S., for instance, climate impacts like more downpours make it harder to avert flooding and erosion on farms across the Midwest. California farmers, on the other hand, must find ways to stay productive despite increasing drought and wildfire risks.
It all amounts to far more than anecdotal inconvenience: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Fourth National Climate Assessment report projects that warming temperatures, severe heat, drought, wildfire, and major storms will “increasingly disrupt agricultural productivity,” threatening not only farmers’ livelihoods but also food security, quality, and price stability.
If these anticipated effects sound extreme, so too are the causes.
Five Climate Impacts Affecting Food Production
Climate change poses not just one but a whole slew of challenges to farmers – and to the larger communities that depend on them for food. From erratic precipitation to changing seasons, consider just these five key climatic changes and how they stand to affect food availability now and in the future:
1) More extreme weather can harm livestock and crops. Major storms have always devastated farms, whether from damaging winds during a storm, or erosion and landslides that can rear up even as the storm subsides. But now they’re becoming even more common. In spring 2018, for example, unusually heavy rain and snow storms caused massive flooding across the U.S. Midwest, leaving some areas 10 feet deep in sand. In Nebraska alone, farmers lost an estimated $440 million of cattle. As a result of these flooding conditions, many farmers had to delay spring planting. Delays in commodity crops like corn and soybeans aren’t just stressful for farmers, either – they could lead to food price volatility and even potential food insecurity.
2) Water scarcity across the U.S. Southwest makes it more expensive and difficult to sustain crops and livestock. Drought is in the long-term outlook across the U.S. West, with declining snowpack making it more challenging to keep reservoirs full through summer. Lack of adequate water can easily damage or destroy crops, dry up soil, and threaten livelihoods. Between 2014-2016, for example, California endured an estimated $3.8 billion of direct statewide economic losses to agriculture as a result of drought.
3) Seasons aren’t what they used to be. Growing seasons are starting earlier and getting hotter in a warming climate. A longer growing season, over time, could theoretically have some advantages, but it also presents more obstacles in the short term, such as an uptick in pest populations is possible, with more generations possible per year. Early spring onset can also cause crops to grow before the soil holds enough water and nutrients, or to ruin fruit crops that bud early and then experience later spring frost. Plus, warmer winters can affect other farming practices like grain storage.
4) Wildfire can devastate farms – even when the flames don’t actually reach them. Ranchers across the West have recently seen major losses as a result of worsening fire seasons, from outright loss of life to charred grazing lands and decimated hay stocks. What’s more, “secondary impacts” abound, from a smoky taint that can ruin wine, to the ordeal of keeping a farm operational when fires are raging nearby and evacuation orders seem just around the corner. All this also causes costs to mount given that the respiratory dangers of laboring in smoky, excessively hot conditions can force farms to send workers home in the height of harvest season.
5) Warmer weather and rising CO2 levels adversely affect food supply, safety and quality. According to a 2019 IPCC land use report, between 25 and 30 percent of the food produced worldwide is wasted, not all of it for the same reasons. In developed countries, for instance, consumers, sometimes seemingly with abandon, simply discard what they see as “excess” or “surplus” food. In developing countries, much of the waste is brought about by a lack of refrigeration as products go bad between producers and consumers. The IPCC report estimates that food waste costs about $1 trillion per year and accounts for about 10 percent of greenhouse gas emissions from food systems. Meanwhile, some two-billion humans worldwide are overweight or obese even as nearly one billion are undernourished, highlighting the inefficiencies and inequities in food distribution.
In addition, rising temperatures can alter exposures to some pathogens and toxins. Consider: Salmonella, Campylobacter, Vibrio parahaemolyticus in raw oysters, and mycotoxigenic fungi, which can all potentially thrive in warmer environments. More carbon dioxide in the atmosphere also can decrease dietary iron, zinc, protein, and other macro- and micronutrients in certain crops.
Now for the elephant still in the room: Food production isn’t just being affected by climate change – it’s actively contributing to climate change, too. According to IPCC’s land use report, agriculture and other land uses comprise more than one-fifth of global CO2 emissions, creating a vicious cycle.
The July IPCC report cited above lists various adaptation and mitigation measures that could help reduce the adverse impacts of food and dietary preferences on climate change. The suggestions address more sustainable food production and diets (more plant-based, less meat-based); improved forestry management (including reducing deforestation and increasing reforestation); agricultural carbon sequestration, including no-till farming practices; and reducing food waste.
And it warns that delaying action will be costly:Deferral of [greenhouse gas] emissions reductions from all sectors implies trade-offs including irreversible loss in land ecosystem functions and services required for food, health, habitable settlements and production, leading to increasingly significant economic impacts on many countries in many regions of the world.
So, what can individuals do to help avert some of the worsening impacts of climate on food supply? There in fact are a number of ways to help support climate-friendlier food production.
Improving soil health, on a large-scale, is one key way forward. Nutrient-rich soil stores carbon better than degraded, overworked soil. Plus, healthy soil helps farms stay productive – a win-win. Consumers can boost these efforts, by supporting farmers and ranchers who engage in sustainable practices like cover cropping and composting.
Reducing meat consumption is another way to reduce the climate impact of food production, given that a livestock farm is like a methane factory, contributing an estimated 14.5 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Meatless Mondays, “flexitarian” diets, and the rise of faux-meat brands are all testimony to the growing efforts aimed at reducing meat consumption.
In addition to consumer actions, there are interesting new ways forward on the industry side. Manure digesters, for one, can convert methane from manure into electricity. And seaweed is gaining scientific interest for its potential in making cattle burp less often.
Policy efforts will likely be key also. California for its part has goals to direct some cap-and-trade funding to build compost facilities, and incentivize methane reduction in dairies.
The challenges ahead are steep. But so too are the opportunities to adapt to new realities and reduce assorted diverse impacts. According to Project Drawdown, three of the top 10 best climate solutions have something to do with food, from reducing food waste (3) and choosing a plant-rich diet (4) to silvopasturing (9), which integrates trees and pasture into a single ecosystem.
It isn’t always easy to make such changes. What is getting easier, though, is to see that the world’s collective appetite for fossil fuels is having a negative impact on real food and on dietary options.
And the option of inaction on something so fundamental? Through their food-purchasing and dietary preferences, Americans increasingly, albeit perhaps only gradually, are showing that they are increasingly wary about swallowing that one.
Read The Original Story in Yale Climate Connections. | agronomy |
https://miti.co.ke/citibank-technoserve-and-miti-alliance-support-nyumbani/ | 2023-03-24T12:10:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945282.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20230324113500-20230324143500-00409.warc.gz | 0.934864 | 318 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__11698823 | en | Nairobi: On Friday 3rd July 2020, Sister Mary Owens hosted Mr. Martin Mugambi the Citibank N.A, Kenya Limited CEO and his team to donate food to cushion the vulnerable groups in Nyumbani LeaToto Community based Program. The Citi team was also accompanied by their partners from Technoserve and Miti Alliance who donated vertical Kitchen gardens to help the Nyumbani Home children learn skills in intensive sustainable farming.
The care pack donation contained (maize flour, wheat flour, cooking oil, yellow beans, sanitary pads, and soap) while the two vertical gardens had 120 vegetables each setup on 4.5 ft of space. These donations are part of Citi Foundations Global Community Day 2020 activities.
Mr. Martin Mugambi of Citibank and the Regional Program Manager of Technoserve, Ms. Alice Waweru, and a representative from the Smart Duka program in Kangemi, presented the 204 food packages. Mr. Michael Waiyaki, Founder and Director of Miti Alliance, presented the kitchen gardens and facilitated the planting of fruit trees as well.
In his speech Mr. Mugambi commended the Nyumbani initiative and highlighted that Citi Foundation is keen to continue supporting such initiatives like the Nyumbani Home. He thanked Children of God Relief Institute – Nyumbani – Executive Director, Sister Mary Owens for their noble work in Nyumbani noting the good work the LeaToto program is doing to that support the over 13,000 orphans and vulnerable families. | agronomy |
https://misytypuxoda.brightsideglobaltrade.com/hardies-23rd-seed-annual-book-25793ub.php | 2021-12-05T02:16:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964363134.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20211205005314-20211205035314-00098.warc.gz | 0.887739 | 2,094 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__115689949 | en | 1 edition of Hardie"s 23rd seed annual found in the catalog.
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In colder climates, start seeds of hardy annuals indoors or in a greenhouse in early spring. After seedlings have 3 sets of true leaves, plant them outdoors while the weather is still cool, usually about a month before the last spring frost. Last time I wrote about growing half-hardy annuals, plants that grow, flower, set seed then die in a season.
This time it’s all about growing half-hardy annuals (HH’s) from seed, the more tender cousins of the hardies. Please don’t be put off by the thought of tending delicate plants, HH’s are brightly coloured, fast-growing & very. Hardy Annual Seeds. Hardy annuals can be sown directly into their flowering positions in the spring and will tolerate a certain amount of cold.
Well-known flowers such as sweet peas, poppies, stocks and sunflowers fall under this category, as do some of the more unusual flowers - gomphocarpus & ratibida for may also like to view our range of half-hardy annual seeds which can be.
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Easy to grow and fast to flower, annuals and biennials bring quick colour to the garden. They are usually cheap to buy in great numbers, but make a big impact in the garden. Have a go at growing them from seed.
Looking forward. Late summer and early autumn is a great time to sow hardy annuals; they'll give you a wonderful display of flowers in.
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An annual is a plant that completes its life cycle in one year, meaning it sprouts from seed, grows and forms flowers, sets its seed and dies all within one growing season. However, in cooler northern climates like zone 5 or lower, we often grow plants that are not hardy enough to.
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https://asiabiotech.com/22/2203/22030024x.shtml | 2022-12-06T21:52:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711114.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20221206192947-20221206222947-00190.warc.gz | 0.934723 | 2,320 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__28880466 | en | In the midst of an ever-increasing global population, how can biotechnology address emerging nutritional issues?
by Pearly Neo
As of December 2017, the world population has reached a record number of 7.6 billion,1 a number estimated by the United Nations to increase to 11.8 billion by the year 2100.2 Since the Black Death back in the year 1350, the total world population has experienced continuous increase due to better healthcare, a declining death rate, fertility treatments, etc., and this increase naturally raises questions on how to deal with the accompanying issues, including those of space, environmental degradation, human and social conflicts, and, arguably most importantly, food and nutritional supply.
The advancement of science has brought with it numerous possibilities and options to deal with most of the above issues, even if it has not yet reached a stage where the root cause for any of these can be resolved. In the area of food and nutrition alone, numerous breakthroughs throughout the years have allowed for the gradual sustenance of an increasingly expanding population, though it will take more time and effort before malnutrition and starvation can be solved as a whole.
Means to further develop and advance agriculture for nutrition are of interest to stakeholders, not only to deal with food supply, but also because it is a major source of revenue for millions globally, especially in the Southeast Asian region. ‘Although agriculture’s contribution to GDP is declining, it is still an important source of livelihood for many people in lower-income economies, and requires continued attention and development,’ said Professor Paul Teng, Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, Nanyang Technological University, when addressing delegates attending the Plant Science Primer held in Manila in November 2017.
The United Nations’ Committee on World Food Security defines food security as ‘the condition in which all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.3 It is estimated that by 2050, the world will need to produce 70 per cent more food4 than currently available to sustain the population, so one of the biggest challenges in meeting this definition lies with the provision of sufficient food for the masses, especially when faced with an increasing population, and this is precisely where science and technology has stepped in to attempt to address this gap.
In the area of increasing food production, biotechnology has been used in many efforts to increase crop yields. One of these discoveries is in the modification of the photosynthetic process in crops. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy to chemical energy stored as sugar compounds used for plant growth and activity. To enhance this process is to enhance the amount of food and energy made available to the plant for growth, and this will naturally increase productivity and yield.
As an example, in 2016, scientists from the University of Illinois discovered a procedure to boost proteins crucial to the process of photosynthesis,5 including violaxanthin and zeaxanthin. This procedure targets a very specific plant defence mechanism called nonphotochemical quenching (NPQ) which converts excess energy into heat in the presence of intense sunlight. When light dims though, plants are generally unable to immediately turn off the NPQ process, and the process of shutting off can take up to half an hour to complete. A dim environment is when the plant most requires efficient photosynthesis, and the long period of time required to shut down NPQ and reactivate photosynthesis means that a lot of energy is being wasted as heat. The revolutionary procedure allowed for photosynthesis to be boosted significantly during conversion, increasing productivity by up to 20 per cent.
International research institutes like the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Manila have also played a significant role in advancing technologies pertaining to food security. IRRI, in particular, deals with rice, which is deemed to be ‘the most important human food’, as it is consumed by over 50 per cent of the world’s population daily, particularly in Asia where 90 per cent of rice is consumed globally.6 Rice comes from paddy fields and require a sufficient amount of water and sunlight to germinate and grow, but due to its high requirement for water, the areas where rice grow are often also particularly vulnerable to flooding. Flooding will cause complete submergence of the paddy plants, which kills them and causes total crop loss for many farmers yearly. As such, one of IRRI’s topics of research circulated around the development of flood-tolerant rice, or ‘scuba rice’. Scuba rice was developed around the discovery of a particular flood-tolerant gene dubbed the SUB1 gene, and the infusion of this gene into existing rice varieties. Currently, over five million farmers in Asia are reaping the benefits of this research.7
Improving the nutritional value of crops
While food security addresses the issue of food quantity, nutrition is affected by many more factors than just this alone. The nutritional value of individual crops also affects consumers’ nutritional take, and can cause various types of malnutrition if not handled carefully. The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines malnutrition as ‘deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients’, and also describes three main broad groups of this condition: 1) Undernutrition, 2) Micronutrient-related malnutrition, and 3) Overweight, obesity, and diet-related noncommunicable diseases (heart disease, stroke, diabetes, etc.). 8
To address these issues, biotechnology has stepped in to fortify crops directly with certain nutrients, or reduce less-than-optimal aspects in order to provide for healthier foodstuff. Maize, for example, has been engineered to contain increased amounts of the essential amino acid lysine by introducing the cordapA gene into the maize genome.9
Again, a good deal of research in this area of biofortification has been concentrated on rice. Much of this focuses on micronutrient malnutrition, which occurs when a person only obtains enough macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein, and fat) from regular diet, but not enough essential micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). Over two billion people worldwide are estimated to suffer from this condition,10 and many depend solely on rice for all their nutritional needs, especially those on the lower end of the socio-economic scale who do not have access to most other varieties of foods.
High-iron rice was developed to address the high occurrence of anaemia globally, especially in developing countries, commonly due to iron deficiency. Iron in rice is mostly concentrated in the external portion of the grain, and is often hard to retain during the process of polishing. As such, researchers at IRRI have genetically modified rice grains to produce more iron in the internal endosperm portion, such that it can be retained even after the polishing process.11 This was done by combining a rice gene that transports iron into the rice grain with external ferritin genes, in order to enhance the rice grain iron storage capacity. When the same process was applied for zinc fortification, the resulting rice variety was dubbed High-Iron and High-Zinc Rice (HIZR).12
Another prominent example of rice biofortification is that of Golden Rice, or rice fortified with beta-carotene which can be converted to Vitamin A, in an effort to combat Vitamin A deficiency, especially in the Southeast Asian region. However, Golden Rice has been subject to a number of controversies in the recent past, including claims that its field trials resulted in stunted plants and reduced grain yield. These claims have been refuted by later research, and IRRI has published on its website13 that the application for a biosafety permit for the direct use in food, feed, or for processing, of GR2E Golden Rice has been submitted to the Philippines Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI), and that further investigations by foreign authorities in the USA, Australia, New Zealand and Canada have revealed no further health or safety concerns.
Stewardship and guidance
The widespread applications of biotechnology to nutritional improvement, especially via crops, means that research is continuously being carried out all over the world, but this does not mean that these developments are able to penetrate through to the parties that require the information the most, especially in developing countries. This is where organisations like International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA) step in, to facilitate the sharing of information and experiences on crop biotechnology via a global network. According to Dr Rhodora Aldemita, senior programme officer at ISAAA, when addressing the Plant Science Primer 2017, ‘We aim to alleviate poverty and hunger in developing countries via biotechnology, and we also try to deliver the appropriate biotechnology applications to countries that need it.’
The applications of biotechnology in the area of nutrition are phenomenally widespread, and to truly make a difference in the long run, the issues that have already emerged need to be addressed in combination with other population-related issues like socio-economic livelihood and ensuring that assistance reaches the individuals who need it the most.
- Kromdijk, J. et. al. 2016. Improving photosynthesis and crop productivity by accelerating recovery from photoprotection. Science. 354 (6314). Pp. 857-861. DOI: 10.1126/science.aai8878
- Senadhira, D. et. al. 1998. High iron rice. Crop Protection Newsletter. Sourced at: http://agris.fao.org/agris-search/search.do?recordID=PH1998101126 | agronomy |
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An advanced monitoring solution that connects most Irrigation Flow meters to the web for measuring flow rates, totalisers, battery and fault status.
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Connect to low cost soil moisture probes or multi-level profile probes and gain knowledge on exactly what is happening to moisture levels below the surface for making decisions in irrigation scheduling or predicting yield.
From low cost rain gauges & temperature sensors through to fully featured professional weather stations for measuring Evapotranspiration, Fire Danger Index and more.
Irrigation Flow Meter Monitoring
Outpost Central is a leading irrigation smart-metering solution in the Australian irrigation industry, having been retrofitted to thousands of irrigation meters Australia wide (and new deployments coming online daily). With hardware support for pulse data from simple mechanical flow meters, serial interfaces to more complex electronic flow meters, and a range other flow measurement structures such as V-notch weirs; as well as support for ancillary sensors such as pressure sensors to monitoring control structures such as PRV’s and flumes, the Outpost solution is an out-of-the-box solution and has developed a strong following in the irrigation industry due to it’s low cost, simplicity, and flexibility.The software solution’s ability to generate on-the-fly meter read reports, provide web-based analytical tools, give individual and secure end-user access to detailed irrigation water use data, readily integrate with existing billing, ordering and delivery systems including SCADA, and send alerts and alarms; has empowered irrigation network operators to bring their infrastructure into the digital era with minimal capital investment and technology risk.
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The following On-Farm monitoring solutions are available in Australia and the United States under the Outpost owned wildeye brand
Soil Moisture Monitoring
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The wildeye weather station range includes low cost rain gauges and temperature sensors through to fully featured professional weather stations for measuring Evapotranspiration, Fire Danger Index for harvesting, Spraying conditions, Hay Dew sensors and more.
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Wildeye partner Scott Brain (from Carnarvon-based agronomy services provider Field Capacity) has been working with Water Corporation Western Australia on soil moisture monitoring at the Rhodes grass pasture project. The project is using treated wastewater to grow Rhodes Grass, which is turned into hay and sold to local farmers. The funds raised through the sale of the hay are used to help fund community projects undertaken by not-for-profit groups and schools, including Broome Senior High School, which received $7,500 for an interschool science, technology, engineering and mathematics event; and Centacare Kimberley, which received $7,700 for 'Cooking up Good Tucker', a project aimed at teaching traditional Aboriginal food preparation.
The quality of drinking water supplied to miners in the Pilbara region of Western Australia is being watched over by Outpost products. Rio Tinto use Outpost technology to monitor and alert for residual chlorine levels in water treatment plants throughout the Pilbara region.
Grain growers in WA’s wheatbelt region are benefiting from Department of Agriculture and Food Western Australia’s (DAFWA) network of online monitoring stations powered by Wildeye technology. These stations read a suite of weather sensors and sub-surface soil moisture probes to provide real-time info to Western Australia’s $2-$3 billion grain industry. The data is used to inform strategic planning decisions around planting programs and input investments, and operational decisions based on real-time spraying (delta-T) and harvest (Fire Danger Index) information.
Outpost’s UK partner RS Hydro is working with consortium Kier BAM and well-services contractor Stuart Group to monitor meters, environmental and geotechnical sensors throughout the $18 billion pound Hinkely Point C nuclear power station development in Somerset, England.
Our galileo temperature monitoring product now monitors vaccine storage at ASX-listed Healthscope clinics throughout Australia, helping to reduce vaccine wastage and bringing cold-chain management into the 21st century.
Wine producers in the world-famous Barossa region of South Australia benefit from Outpost technology (and on occasion we like the benefit from their wines!). Barossa Infrastructure supply irrigation water to grape growers in the Barossa region, and use Outpost products to record data from meters and pressure sensors throughout the network.
Rio Tinto relies on Outpost technology to monitor and manage diesel supply in the Pilbara where our products are used to provide their operators with detailed information and alerts regarding bulk diesel storage levels.
To further secure Perth’s water supply, Water Corporation announced in 2017 that they are providing another 200 of Perth’s largest water consumers with Outpost monitoring technology to help them manage their water use and ultimately reduce overall potable water demand.
Christ Church Grammar School recently deployed Wildeye sensors into their brand new St John’s Wood sports fields to monitor weather and soil moisture. The soil moisture monitoring system is entirely buried within the playing fields with no visible sign of the system at all - amazing!
Water Corporation use Outpost technology to engage with some of their most important customers, including more than 200 of Perth’s biggest water users.
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The wildeye level monitoring solution is extremely reliable as it uses an internal barometric pressure compensation device rather than required high maintenance vent boxes. Plug and Play level monitoring at an affordable price. | agronomy |
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