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https://nayakfarms.com/letter-to-the-editor-nayak-farms-found-dr-dave-nayak-letter-published-in-sun-times/ | 2024-02-24T16:06:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474541.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240224144416-20240224174416-00193.warc.gz | 0.918543 | 370 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__174862909 | en | Letters to the Editor | Mar 20, 2023, 6:00am EDT
Pass legislation to help farmers, food banks do more to fight hunger
We should also create the Illinois Food Rescue Authority, a business-to-business logistical platform for delivering otherwise discarded, perfectly usable food to food banks, pantries and charities.
The impact of ending emergency SNAP benefits cannot be understated. It is likely to increase hunger by 10% — around 4 million more Americans suffering food insecurity.
As the founder of Nayak Farms in Gardner, Illinois, I am committed to providing fresh produce to Illinois food banks and pantries. In 2022, the Nayak Farms Food Insecurity Initiative fed over 100,000 people. We grew, harvested, packaged and delivered our farm produce to food banks, distributing to thousands of food pantries and soup kitchens. And our goal for 2023 is to feed more than 250,000 Illinoisans suffering from hunger.
The General Assembly is considering the Illinois Farmers Who Fight Hunger Act (SB1627), with bipartisan chief sponsorship by Democratic Sen. Dave Koehler and Republican Sen. Dale Fowler. The bill incentivizes farmers to donate a minimum commodity yield (or cash equivalent) to food banks and farmers by offering estate tax forgiveness on their farmland. This program will generate essential food and revenue.
America’s hunger crisis is not food scarcity or lack of production, but food waste and inefficiency. We should also create the Illinois Food Rescue Authority, a business-to-business logistical platform for delivering otherwise discarded, perfectly usable food to food banks, pantries and charities.
As a life-long Illinoisan, I am confident that our Midwest good neighbor mentality will prevail in these dire circumstances and that our state will rise to the challenge of fighting hunger.
Dave Nayak, MD, MPH | agronomy |
http://www.goodlifehomebrew.com/gh/wine-190425789/wine-making-extras-gh/literature-gh/growing-vines-to-make-wines-gh | 2020-06-04T18:21:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347445880.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20200604161214-20200604191214-00229.warc.gz | 0.973743 | 188 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__100993198 | en | Growing Vines To Make Wines, by Nick Poulter
By 1994 the vineyard established by Nick Poulter and his partner at Cranmore, on the Isle of Wight, was producing between 15,000 and 20,000 bottles of wine each year. This book is a fully updated amalgamation of two previously published popular titles by the author, Growing Vines, and Wines From Your Vines It is based on his vineyard experience and sets out all that the author would like to have known when he himself began.
It is concise, yet detailed, and covers all aspects from planting the vines, through cropping and vinification to enjoying the final product! The quality of English Wine is constantly improving and this book will help the amateur to produce high-quality wine from home-grown grapes, providing that the right varieties are used and the simple rules followed.
Paperback 184 pages
This Edition 1998 | agronomy |
https://libertyheritagenurseryfarm.com/adding-raised-garden-beds-benefits/ | 2024-04-21T08:19:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817729.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421071342-20240421101342-00599.warc.gz | 0.921696 | 2,370 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__197945830 | en | Thinking about sprucing up your landscape? Let’s talk about raised garden beds – they’re like the superheroes of gardening! Picture this: elevated plots of soil that offer a ton of perks, from better soil quality to easier maintenance. Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or just starting out, raised beds can totally transform your gardening game. So, if you’re curious about how these nifty additions can level up your outdoor space, stick around! In this blog post, Liberty Heritage Nursery Farm dives to all the reasons why raised garden beds are a must-have for any landscape. Let’s get growing!
Enhanced Soil Quality
One of the primary benefits of raised garden beds lies in their ability to improve soil quality. Unlike traditional ground-level gardening, raised beds allow for greater control over soil composition and drainage. Gardeners can tailor the soil mixture to suit the specific needs of their plants, incorporating organic matter, compost, and other amendments to create an optimal growing environment. This enriched soil promotes healthier root development, leading to stronger, more vigorous plants with increased yields.
Raised garden beds offer a unique opportunity to optimize soil quality. By allowing gardeners to customize the soil mixture to suit the specific needs of their plants, raised beds promote healthier root development and stronger growth. With the ability to incorporate organic matter, compost, and other amendments, these elevated plots create an optimal growing environment. This enriched soil not only provides essential nutrients but also improves drainage and aeration, fostering a thriving ecosystem beneath the surface. As a result, plants grown in raised garden beds often exhibit greater vitality and productivity.
In Liberty Township, creating sustainable landscapes begins with enhancing soil quality through raised garden beds. These beds offer optimal growing conditions by allowing for customized soil mixtures rich in organic matter. By partnering with landscaping experts experienced in sustainable practices, such as soil enrichment and conservation, homeowners can transform their outdoor spaces into thriving ecosystems. With raised beds as a cornerstone, Liberty Township residents can cultivate gardens that are both productive and environmentally responsible.
Better Drainage and Aeration
Poor drainage can be a significant challenge in traditional garden plots, especially in areas with dense or compacted soil. Raised garden beds offer a solution to this problem by providing excellent drainage and aeration. The elevated design allows excess water to drain away more efficiently, preventing waterlogged soil and reducing the risk of root rot and other water-related issues. Additionally, the increased air circulation in raised beds promotes healthier microbial activity in the soil, further enhancing plant growth and vitality.
Raised garden beds excel in providing superior drainage and aeration compared to traditional gardening methods. Elevated above ground level, these beds prevent waterlogging by allowing excess water to drain away efficiently. This feature is particularly beneficial in areas with heavy rainfall or compacted soil. Additionally, the increased air circulation in raised beds promotes healthier root systems and microbial activity in the soil, enhancing overall plant growth and vitality. For homeowners facing drainage issues in their landscapes, incorporating raised garden beds can be a practical solution. Consider partnering with a professional drainage solution service to ensure optimal water management in your outdoor space.
Weed Control and Pest Management
Maintaining a weed-free garden can be a constant battle for many gardeners, but raised garden beds can help minimize weed growth and simplify weed control efforts. By creating defined borders and elevating the planting area, raised beds make it more difficult for weeds to encroach on your garden space. Additionally, the use of mulch or landscape fabric can further suppress weed growth, reducing the need for tedious hand-weeding.
Furthermore, raised garden beds can aid in pest management by providing a physical barrier between your plants and the surrounding environment. Elevated beds make it harder for ground-dwelling pests, such as slugs and snails, to access your crops, reducing the likelihood of damage. Additionally, if pest problems do arise, raised beds make it easier to implement targeted interventions, such as row covers or companion planting strategies, to deter unwanted insects without resorting to chemical pesticides.
Raised garden beds offer effective weed control and pest management solutions for landscaped areas. Their elevated design creates a physical barrier that reduces weed encroachment, minimizing the need for constant weeding. Furthermore, the contained environment makes it easier to implement pest deterrents and companion planting strategies, reducing the risk of pest damage to your plants. For comprehensive landscaping services that include the installation of raised garden beds and ongoing maintenance, consider partnering with a reputable landscaping service provider to keep your outdoor space thriving and pest-free.
Extended Growing Season
For gardeners in regions with short growing seasons or unpredictable weather patterns, raised garden beds offer the opportunity to extend the growing season and maximize harvests. The elevated design allows the soil to warm up more quickly in the spring, enabling earlier planting and germination. Additionally, raised beds can be covered with protective structures such as hoop houses or cold frames, which help retain heat and protect plants from frost, allowing for gardening well into the fall or even winter months.
Raised garden beds extend the growing season by providing a conducive environment for plants to thrive earlier in the spring and later into the fall. The elevated design allows the soil to warm up more quickly in the spring, facilitating earlier planting and germination. Additionally, raised beds can be covered with protective structures such as hoop houses or cold frames, which retain heat and shield plants from frost, enabling gardening well beyond the traditional growing season. This extension of the growing season translates to increased harvests and a longer period of enjoying fresh homegrown produce.
Accessibility and Ergonomics
Another significant advantage of raised garden beds is their accessibility and ergonomic design. Unlike traditional ground-level gardens, which require stooping, bending, and kneeling, raised beds can be customized to a height that suits the gardener’s preferences and physical abilities. This elevated planting surface reduces strain on the back and knees, making gardening more comfortable and enjoyable, especially for older adults or those with mobility issues.
Furthermore, the raised design of garden beds makes it easier to tend to plants, with less bending and reaching required. This accessibility not only improves the gardening experience but also encourages more frequent maintenance and care, leading to healthier and more productive gardens.
Raised garden beds offer significant benefits in terms of accessibility and ergonomics, making gardening more comfortable and enjoyable for individuals of all ages and abilities. Unlike traditional ground-level gardens that require bending, kneeling, and stooping, raised beds can be customized to a height that reduces strain on the back and knees. This elevated planting surface minimizes physical discomfort and makes it easier for elderly gardeners or those with mobility issues to tend to their plants with ease.
For homeowners seeking to enhance the accessibility and functionality of their outdoor spaces, incorporating raised garden beds into their landscape design is a smart choice. Pairing raised beds with well-designed hardscaping features, such as paved pathways and raised platforms, can further improve accessibility and create a seamless transition between different areas of the garden. Consider consulting with a reputable hardscaping service provider to explore options for integrating raised beds into your landscape design and optimizing the accessibility of your outdoor living space.
Improved Organization and Aesthetics
Raised garden beds offer a practical solution for organizing your garden space and creating visually appealing landscapes. By delineating distinct growing areas, raised beds help prevent plants from sprawling and mingling together, making it easier to plan and manage your garden layout. This organized approach allows for better crop rotation, companion planting, and succession planting, maximizing yield and minimizing disease and pest pressure.
Additionally, raised garden beds can add aesthetic appeal to your landscape, serving as focal points or decorative elements in your outdoor design. With a wide range of materials and styles available, from rustic wooden frames to sleek metal structures, raised beds can be customized to complement any architectural style or garden theme. Whether you prefer a formal garden with neatly aligned beds or a more whimsical arrangement with varied heights and shapes, raised garden beds offer endless possibilities for creative expression.
Raised garden beds offer improved organization and aesthetics to outdoor spaces. Their defined borders and elevated design help delineate growing areas, making it easier to plan and manage the garden layout. Additionally, raised beds can be customized with various materials and styles to complement the overall aesthetic of the landscape, whether you prefer a formal garden with neatly aligned beds or a more eclectic arrangement. The organized and visually appealing nature of raised beds enhances the overall beauty and functionality of the outdoor environment.
In addition to their practical advantages, raised garden beds offer several environmental benefits that contribute to sustainability and conservation efforts. By practicing intensive gardening techniques within a confined space, such as square foot gardening or companion planting, raised beds allow for higher yields with less water, fertilizer, and pesticides required. This efficient use of resources helps reduce environmental impact and promotes ecological balance in the garden ecosystem.
Furthermore, raised garden beds can help mitigate soil erosion and runoff, particularly on sloped or uneven terrain. The containment provided by raised beds helps prevent soil erosion by holding the soil in place, reducing the risk of sediment runoff into nearby waterways. Additionally, the improved soil structure and organic matter content in raised beds enhance water retention, reducing the need for irrigation and conserving water resources.
What makes a good raised garden bed?
Among the most popular materials for raised beds are wood, wood composites, and metal. Within these categories are a multitude of options. Let’s look at a few. Cedar and cypress have a similar aesthetic and natural rot-resistance, making them an excellent choice for garden beds.
Are raised beds good for the environment?
Raised beds are deemed environmentally responsive if they can adapt their characteristics to the changing environment. You should consider purchasing environmentally responsive raised beds as they offer the best chance for plants to flourish and produce better yields.
What is the best use of raised beds?
The only time where raised beds are really needed is where the garden soil is waterlogged. By lifting the soil above ground level it will drain and that’s great for permanent crops (such as rhubarb and asparagus) that would otherwise rot in the winter wet.
What is better raised garden bed or ground?
Similar to blocking out pests, raised beds have the advantage of allowing less weed intrusion than in-ground gardens. First and foremost, if you fill your raised garden beds with fresh weed-free soil, they’re far less likely to grow weeds inside them at all.
What plants grow best in raised beds?
Some annuals you might want to grow in your raised bed garden are petunias, pansies, basil, lemongrass, and vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, squash, and onions. Bonus tip: To help reduce the chance of disease and pests, you don’t want to grow annual vegetables in the same spot year after year.
In conclusion, raised garden beds are a game-changer for any landscape. With their ability to enhance soil quality, improve drainage, and simplify maintenance, they’re a must-have for gardeners of all levels. Not only do they make gardening more accessible and ergonomic, but they also extend the growing season and add aesthetic appeal to outdoor spaces. Plus, their environmental benefits contribute to sustainability efforts. Whether you’re looking to boost your harvest or beautify your backyard, raised garden beds offer a versatile and practical solution. So, why wait? It’s time to elevate your gardening experience with raised beds! Happy gardening! | agronomy |
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on a people-to-people basis, to farmers, farm groups,
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and agribusinesses to enhance the potential for substantial increases in
food processing, production, and marketing.
This stiumlates private enterprise and democratic institutions. | agronomy |
https://www.kitchenerwaterloo-realestate.com/blog/kitchener-waterloo-nurseries-and-plant-retailers-that-sell-neonic-free-plants | 2023-11-30T18:35:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100229.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130161920-20231130191920-00649.warc.gz | 0.93341 | 1,009 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__175037517 | en | Kitchener-Waterloo Nurseries and Plant Retailers
That Sell Neonic-free Plants
Compliments of The Saunders Tremblay Realty Team
Save our Precious Pollinators!
Thinking Spring and Spring garden? Before you buy that ravishing ranunculus, perfect pansy, or heavenly herb, know your poison! That showy bloom in your cart might be a death knell for the bees and butterflies in your garden.
Pesticides are wiping out Canada’s pollinator species. This gardening season, make a wise and informed choice and buy from local retailers that sell neonic-free plants.
Think of neonicotinoids as a cancer that runs amok in a plant. A systemic pesticide, neonics spread through the entire plant, contaminating the pollen and nectar. Toxic cocktails for our precious pollinators. Even minute concentrations of neonics can bump off bumble bees, butterflies, solitary bees, and honey bees.
Here’s a quick primer on neonics.
So, read the label carefully and buy plants and seeds that are untreated and free of neonicotinoids.
Listed here and rated from best of the bunch to the absolutely awful:
Zehr’s Garden Centres (Rating: Good). Zehr’s buys its plants from Warren Greenhouses at 115 Strange St., Kitchener and Freeman Herbs based in Lincoln, Ontario. Warren’s grow and sell neonic-free plants. Freeman’s is primarily an organic grower (they sell organic plants to grocery produce departments throughout the year) and does not use neonics.
Sheridan Nurseries. (Rating: Good). Sheridan’s local nursery is located at 100 Elmsdale Drive in Kitchener – on May 10, 2022 a rep told us that they do not sell plants that have been treated with Neonicotinoids.
Rona (Rating: Good). Not all Rona stores have garden centres, but we contacted the Dawson Road Guelph Rona location. They told us that Rona’s plant suppliers are Meyer’s Farms based in Niagara-on-the Lake and Fernlea Flowers out of Delhi. Meyer’s stopped using neonics 3 to 4 years ago. A rep at Fernlea’s Delhi location told us that they sell neonic-free plants.
Home Depot (Rating: Bad). On May 10, 2022 we asked a clerk at their Kitchener West location if their plants were “neonic-free”. She told us “we are not exactly sure...they are grown in greenhouses, but we aren’t sure at all”. We went further afield into the GTA to see if anyone in their organization had a clue. To date, no one has returned our call and our inquiry about neonics seems to have fallen on deaf ears with no one in the Home Depot family familiar with the term!
Lowe’s. (Rating: Downright Rotten). On May 10, 2022 we spoke with a clerk in their Ottawa Street location garden centre who said that “they don’t sell any neonic-free plants”! In 2021, Lowe’s Corporate announced a 48-month phase-out of neonics, but it doesn’t seem to have filtered down to their retailers.
What about those seed packets sold in nurseries, grocery, and hardware stores?
McKenzie Seeds out of Brandon, Manitoba is a great choice as they do not sell any seeds treated with neonicotinoid chemicals. Also, they sell organic seeds and only sell non-GMO seeds. McKenzie Seeds can be found at some local Dollar Stores and at Peavey Mart outlets.
Florabunda Seeds is another great choice! None of their seeds are treated, let alone laced with nicotoids. Go to their website and click on the “Supporting Bees and Butterflies” link to find a list of flowers that attract bees and butterflies.
West Coast Seeds out of Delta, B.C. “does not knowingly carry or sell any genetically engineered seeds” and guarantee that their seeds are not treated with neonics.
While Richter’s Seeds website states that “we pledge that we do not knowingly buy or sell genetically engineered seeds or plants”, a clerk on the phone was dumbfounded when asked about neonics, not knowing the term. She went on to say that they use “Avid”, which is an insecticide.
#neonics #westcoastseeds #florabundaseeds #mckenzieseeds #meyersfarms #fernleaflowers #sheridannurseries #freemanherbs #warrengreenhouses #kitchenernurseries #nurserieskitchenerwaterloorregion | agronomy |
https://csc.asu.edu/2016/02/26/a-peanut-farmer-from-virginia-on-the-trans-pacific-partnership/ | 2024-03-03T19:56:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476397.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303174631-20240303204631-00136.warc.gz | 0.938117 | 342 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__83534847 | en | America’s farmers and ranchers are among the most productive in the world, and they depend on exports.
Roughly 20% percent of U.S. farm income comes from agricultural exports, and those exports help to support rural communities across the country.
However, foreign taxes on our agricultural exports are often very high, much higher than foreign taxes on other exports.
That’s why the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the President’s high-standard trade deal,will open foreign markets to U.S. food and agriculture, providing new and commercially meaningful market access and advancing regulations that are transparent and based on science.
This week, the American Farm Bureau Federation released a report showing that the TPP will bring an annual increase of:
- $4.4 billion in net farm income
- $297 million in soybean and products exports
- $25 million in cotton exports
- $90 million in rice exports
- $735 million in fruit and nut exports
- $419 million in vegetable exports
- $1 billion in beef export
- $940 million in pork exports
- $169 million in poultry exports
- $131 million in dairy exports
This report details the reason we’ve heard from farmers across America that the TPP will help their industry.In December for example, the White House and the USDA traveled to Wakefield, Virginia, to talk with a peanut farmer about the President’s trade deal.
Listen to Paul Rogers, a peanut farmer from Virginia, and Dell Cotton, Executive Secretary of the Virginia Peanut Growers Association, tell their stories, and see photos of the visit to Rogers Farm here. | agronomy |
https://gazetesu.sabanciuniv.edu/en/2014-01/drought-and-disease-resistant-wheat-receive-eu-1-million-funding | 2019-03-19T15:16:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912201996.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20190319143502-20190319165502-00256.warc.gz | 0.919279 | 730 | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__6626908 | en | The International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium – (IWGSC), whose only Turkish implementer is a Sabancı University team led by Biological Sciences and Bioengineering professor Hikmet Budak, is to receive €1 million from Bayer CropScience for physical map completion.
The International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium (IWGSC) announced today that it will receive approximately €1 million (EUR) over the next six months from Bayer CropScience (BCS) to support physical mapping of several wheat chromosomes. The goal of BCS’s contribution is to accelerate the consortium’s wheat genome sequencing effort for drought- and disease-resistant wheat genes.
The only Turkish partner of this immense project is a project team of 7, led by Sabancı University Biological Sciences and Bioengineering professor Hikmet Budak.
In the Turkish leg of the project, Sabancı University scientists supported by TÜBİTAK and the European Union will seek to complete the physical mapping of one other chromosome in addition to 1AL and 5D chromosomes. These chromosomes carry the genes that control drought resistance, quality and disease resistance traits in wheat. As a result, the efforts have direct implications on increased wheat profitability and food safety in Turkey, where wheat remains a staple in the diet. The Sabancı University project team will make the actual/physical locations of the genes in the mapped chromosomes and their related genes and markers available to researchers in Turkish public and private research institutions first.
Other participating countries of the International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium include UK, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Norway, Estonia, Russia, India, China, Japan, Australia, Israel and the United States.
About the Wheat Genome Sequencing Project:
DNA sequencing of the wheat genome will be a critical tool in observing and determining the functions of wheat genes, and will help to develop new genotypes that are highly efficient.
The funding for the project is expected to create resources for the development of new and more sustainable wheat genotypes that are resistant to draught and disease, and to accelerate plant breeder and farmer production programs globally.
About the Sabancı University project team:
Sabancı University Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences’ Biological Sciences and Bioengineering program professor Hikmet Budak and his team have been working on the project since 2005, supported by TÜBİTAK and the EU 7th Framework Program.
Professor Hikmet Budak has a doctorate in genetics and improvement from Lincoln University in Nebraska, with a minor in statistics. After completing his degree, he was appointed as plant genetics coordinator in the same university. Budak returned to Turkey in 2004 to join the faculty of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering at Sabancı University. His awards include a Turkish Academy of Sciences award and the Worldcomp06 achievement award in 2006. Recently, an article authored by Budak in his area of research was published in the globally acclaimed scientific journal Nature.
About the International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium (IWGCS):
The IWGSC, with more than 1,000 members in 57 countries, is an international, collaborative consortium, established in 2005 by a group of wheat growers, plant scientists, and public and private breeders. The vision of the IWGSC is a publicly available, high quality genome sequence of bread wheat that will enable breeders to develop improved varieties and lay a foundation for basic research in wheat, cereals, and plants.
Please click for the IWGCS press release | agronomy |
https://www.nymathtutor.com/blog/2017/2/8/2817-potd | 2019-01-22T15:35:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583857913.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20190122140606-20190122162606-00062.warc.gz | 0.935685 | 121 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__98843026 | en | Tanner works at an apple orchard. His job is to pick apples and use them to make apple juice. On Monday Tanner picked 230 apples and used 80 to make juice. On Wednesday Tanner picked 115 apples and used 158 to make juice. On Friday Tanner picked 181 apples and used 78 to make juice.
Part A: How many apples did Tanner pick?
Part B: How many apples did Tanner use to make juice?
Part C: How many apples does Tanner have left over after Friday?
Part A: 526 apples
Part B: 316 apples
Part C: 210 apples | agronomy |
https://www.sanjeevmansotra.com/2020/02/28/role-of-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-agriculture-how-ai-can-help-increase-productivity-according-to-sanjeev-mansotra/ | 2021-05-13T22:18:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243992514.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20210513204127-20210513234127-00527.warc.gz | 0.947765 | 683 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__66739245 | en | Our planet is potentially on the cusp of a global food supply crisis as humanity’s population swells towards a projected 10 billion people by 2050 while the amount of arable land available for us to produce food on is expected to decline due to global warming and drought.
The results could be devastating, with food shortages striking all over the world and food prices rising dramatically, with the globe’s poorest people suffering the most. Africa, which already has many of the world’s hungriest and most destitute people is particularly susceptible, as the continent’s population is expected to double by 2050.
The continent does have two potential aces up its sleeve though, says successful entrepreneur and businessman Sanjeev Mansotra: the agricultural power of AI and having over half of the planet’s uncultivated arable land.
Mr, Mansotra says that one of the core challenges facing African agriculture is attracting global investment to help finance infrastructure growth and getting more smallholders working the land. The other is to greatly improve the yield being generated by African crops, which he believes can be achieved through a combination of better education and access to technologies like AI.
How AI is Changing Agriculture
The number of variables and data points that play a role in the success or failure of a crop is staggering. The amount of sunshine, wind, water, and light a plant receives all play a major role, as do a myriad of other factors like atmospheric humidity, soil fertility, and the presence of pests or disease.
Sensors are other devices like drones are now capable of monitoring and recording all of these data points, all of the time, says Sanjeev Mansotra, providing mountains of invaluable data that artificial intelligence programs can then scan for insights that allow them to make accurate predictions related to weather and other variables. AI can also be coupled with other programs or even robotics to automatically maintain optimal farming conditions.
In the case of weeds, which are becoming a growing menace to farmers as more than 200 varieties have shown the ability to develop resistance to herbicides, an AI bot has been developed by Blue River Technology that can precisely identify and spray weeds. The result is herbicide usage and costs being reduced by as much as 90% and a much better chance to avoid weed resistance.
A separate AI program called Plantix can generate similar benefits when it comes to pests and soil quality, being capable of scanning images of soil and foliage and detecting patterns as they pertain to specific pests, diseases, and soil defects with up to 95% accuracy.
AI bots can also greatly reduce labour requirements and boost crop harvesting efforts, which will be important for improving yields and maximizing arable land in developed nations, where the agricultural workforce is expected to decline over the coming years.
That particular aspect of AI will not be as important in Africa, as Sanjeev Mansotra notes that the continent’s burgeoning young population will be hungry for work and more than capable of providing all of the core labour necessary to get food from African fields and onto dinner plates.
If we’re to eventually feed 10 billion-plus human beings and prevent the kind of global instability that would result from mass food shortages, we’re going to need to fully capitalize on both the massive food -growing potential of Africa and the impressive yield optimizing powers of AI. | agronomy |
http://ylggroup.com.ng/mazuma | 2023-12-03T21:14:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100508.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203193127-20231203223127-00282.warc.gz | 0.890724 | 417 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__226493044 | en | We are deeply committed to sustainable agriculture and growth. With a vision that extends
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https://www.homestyleuae.com/products/product-detail/sprayer-450-ml/SH10748P | 2021-09-23T03:39:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057416.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20210923013955-20210923043955-00581.warc.gz | 0.821087 | 231 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__167306581 | en | - Home |
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https://pdxlawncare.com/yard-clean-up/ | 2024-02-27T07:06:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474671.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227053544-20240227083544-00544.warc.gz | 0.939529 | 259 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__164875881 | en | Portland Lawn Clean Up
Portland is known for its luscious green landscapes. While nature is certainly beautiful it can create a pain for someone owning a home. Trees constantly drop leaves, cones, and seed year around all over your lawn and driveway. If flower beds, walk ways, and fence lines get behind weeds can grow large and prominent. Often when weeds get large and over grown they will steal the sun light from the grass underneath causing it to become unhealthy putting your lawn seasons behind.
We start with an initial lawn clean up to get the yard back to manageable features. Often over grown & unmanaged lawns can take a full day to cut and reshape. Once a lawn is back to proper shape the costs for cutting and maintaining a lawn is much more affordable.
Portland Fall & Winter Clean Up
We remove leaves from your yard every fourteen (14) days during the fall and winter until trees have dropped all foliage. Special attention shall be made to ensure leaves are also removed prior to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Leaves shall be removed from the property and discarded in an off-site landfill.
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https://www.glinwellplc.com/2015/06/01/helping-the-next-generation-to-eat-happy/ | 2020-05-30T08:20:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347407667.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20200530071741-20200530101741-00133.warc.gz | 0.972533 | 288 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__121035956 | en | Did you know that peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers are actually fruit? And that a pepper has more Vitamin C than an orange? This and many other interesting facts about peppers were learnt by children in schools from Devon, Kent, Sussex and Berkshire in our recent Online Pepper Field Trip.
As a proud partner in Tesco’s Eat Happy Project, we were delighted to host a live interactive webcast, filmed in our vast St Alban’s glasshouses. Our pepper expert Rob, was on hand to explain about the different types of peppers, how we grow them, different ways to eat them and even the best way to cut them to remove all the seeds! In fact, Rob covered the whole process from field to fork, while the children watched in classrooms around the country and joined in with their own questions.
The online pepper field trip is just one in a series and forms part of the Tesco Eat Happy Project – a long-term commitment to help 4 – 11 year olds have a healthier and happier relationship with food.
If children understand more about food and where it comes from, they can make better decisions about what they put on their plates when they grow up. To help children smell, touch and taste their way through the intriguing world of food, Tesco offer FREE Farm to Fork Trails, Online Field Trips and Let’s Cook courses as well as recipes and activities to download from the website. | agronomy |
http://ants-cockroaches-extermin33035.amoblog.com/indicators-on-termite-inspections-you-should-know-9888160 | 2018-12-14T15:13:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376825916.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20181214140721-20181214162221-00275.warc.gz | 0.944019 | 1,117 | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__77687714 | en | Indicators on termite inspections You Should Know
The application of chlorophyll fluorescence technique in plant physiology investigation together with stress conditions such as nutrient deficiencies and shade has actually been established being an a must have Device to the quantification of plant responses to abiotic stresses. The work of chlorophyll fluorescence exposed significant dissimilarities in Palmer amaranth gender photochemistry as a consequence of nutrient and light-weight-stress therapies. Electron transportation amount (ETR) and chlorophyll information had been noticeably greater for girls beneath reduced and medium (i.e. 150 and 450,µmol m-2 sec-one) light-weight intensities While a reverse craze in favor of males was observed beneath superior (1300 µmol m-2 sec-one) intensities significantly beneath K (for chlorophyll) and P (for ETR) deficiencies. ETR can be a evaluate of the leaf’s photosynthetic ability though photosynthesis happens and it is approximated as a ratio of variable fluorescence (FV): utmost fluorescence (FM), which evaluates the most quantum generate in PS II.
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Raccoon Control - Raccoons are a typical nuisance animal across the nation. They're really agile and intelligent creatures, and they've got adapted to city and suburban environments pretty nicely. Biologists have documented that raccoons employed to stick a lot more to wild, undeveloped areas. Having said that, they slowly realized the dwelling is not hard in our towns and towns. Raccoons thrive by stealing pet food stuff, raiding rubbish cans and dumpsters, as well as consuming food items that folks purposely feed to them. Additionally they like to are in the attics of properties. Feminine raccoons typically split into an attic, normally tearing a hole proper during the roof, in order to have a safe spot wherein to boost their youthful.
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A survey of 43 combined tall fescue and legume pastures was executed throughout the 2015 and 2016 developing seasons to ascertain the results of picked soil and forage parameters around the density of unique weed species and General weed density. Seasonal variation in forage good quality of 15 common pasture weeds was also investigated in 22 mixed tall fescue and legume pastures. The soil and forage parameters investigated involved soil phosphorus (P), potassium (K), magnesium (Mg) and calcium (Ca) focus, soil pH, cation exchange more potential (CEC), cattle grazing density, complete forage groundcover density, tall fescue density, and useful legume density (comprised of white clover, crimson clover and annual lespedeza). Study places have been sampled at 14-working day intervals all through the period from April to September. Weed density was classified into overall, annual broadleaves, perennial broadleaves, and annual grasses and most common individual weed species encountered. | agronomy |
https://oatglobal.umn.edu/structure-and-leadership | 2024-04-23T05:14:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818464.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423033153-20240423063153-00335.warc.gz | 0.889524 | 193 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__190216557 | en | Oat Global provides the platform for the formation of independently organized but interconnected oat research, breeding, and extension initiatives. The Oat Rust Initiative, launched in 2015, provided a proof-of-concept demonstration of the value of community coordination. With 55 participants from 12 academic institutions, 4 government labs, 3 commodity groups, and 4 oat industry stakeholders, the Oat Rust Initiative has catalyzed renewed research, breeding, and extension efforts aimed at mitigating the risks of oat rust diseases.
The Oat Global Board of Directors is comprised of voting and non-voting members
- Voting rights require a financial commitment to Oat Global
- A North American Millers’ Association (NAMA) designee serves as a non-voting board member representing the interests of all NAMA members
- Other non-voting members are invited on a rotating basis to ensure a diverse representation of stakeholders, researchers, breeders, and the extension community | agronomy |
https://goodnewsrwanda.wordpress.com/2012/03/06/rwanda-taking-on-poverty-by-the-horns/ | 2018-06-20T14:56:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267863650.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20180620143814-20180620163814-00437.warc.gz | 0.970409 | 877 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__197133801 | en | An hour’s drive east of Kigali is the Nyagatovu model village, a 90 home settlement and one of the showpieces of the Rwanda’s attempt at eliminating poverty.
The settlement is built on the premise that by concentrating families and their resources, farm productivity can be improved, services can be delivered more effectively and subsequently incomes will be boosted and poverty will be shood out the door.
Barely two years into the project and the settlement has begun selling surplus matooke to local markets and Kigali, they have forty head of dairy cattle in a fast growing herd and they have several tomato green houses.
The village’s young eager leader Jean de Dieu Ntirenganya tells me he moved to the settlement a year ago and can see the light at the end of his tunnel.
“We had our small plots and were just growing food for eating and it was not enough, now not only do we have food for ourselves but we are now selling and making money, and there is still a lot of land,” the 25 year-old said.
Under the program, which is being rolled out to all the 30 districts of the small east African nation, consultation and sensitatisation of the communities leads to resettlement – where beneficiaries exchange their land for land at the earmarked sites and join up to 150 other families.
At the settlements government builds each family a two bedroomed house, in addition each family gets a cow, to improve family nutrition, income and whose waste is employed as manure in the fields. Each family also gets about four acres of land in a consolidated tract of land. At Nyagatovu the crop they concentrate on is matooke and more recently tomatos.
For all intents and purposes Nyagatovu is now a urban center, with lines radiating from power poles into homes and roads quartering the more than 50 acres of residential area.
I am suspicious of government handouts – or handouts of any type. Our guide Emmanuel Mugabo of the Local government ministry said they were aware of the dangers of this government largesse and ask every family to build their own kitchen and pit latrine in order to get buy into the project and ensure sustainability.
The Chinese collectives of the 1960s and 70s, on which this scheme seems to draw a lot of lessons, were successful in raising farm output but failed because the farmers were restricted to selling their produce to the government. In Rwanda the settlements sell their produce on the open market not only getting better than market rates but being paid cash.
At the heart of the poverty challenge is poor productivity, before you even talk about access to markets.
In explaining the historical wealth divide between the more developed northern versus the poorer southern economies of the world, is the fact that agricultural surpluses thanks to the agrarian revolution of more than 600 years ago, have been registered in Europe and later America ever since. These surpluses meant two things, that those societies could sustain thinkers – inventors and administrators as well as professional armies, which then could project their will abroad and secure markets and raw materials for their industries. By extension in fighting poverty the issue of surpluses has to be addressed.
With concentration of populations, delivery of social services – education and health as well as infrastructure will be more efficient ensuring a better quality of human resource and lower costs of doing business in Rwanda. In addition since each settlement is generating income and wealth financial services follow and all other services like retail trade as well.
The market economy has been shown to be the most effective driver of wealth creation. Market economies evolve and cannot be designed. However governments have a responsibility to create an environment in which markets can thrive. In addition through good governance, nations then mitigate the worst excesses of the market by ensuring good service delivery that can allow everybody a chance at material advancement.
It is still early days but barring bureaucratic inertia, Rwanda is setting itself up to be the real breadbasket of the region. But the implications of this scheme go far beyond that. This model with some variations can be applied to creating clusters of anything from crafts, manufacturing and ICT to make Rwanda the economic hub of the East African Community.
Adapted from Shillings and Cents | agronomy |
https://saddlerscreek.com/vintage/ | 2021-09-19T17:26:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780056892.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20210919160038-20210919190038-00305.warc.gz | 0.964895 | 443 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__258883931 | en | The Hunter Valley is the first region in Australian wine to begin vintage and also the first to finish. Every vintage imparts a special footprint on each wine, telling a distinctive and individual story each year.
But what is vintage?
“Vintage” is a term used to describe the harvest time of grapes in wine growing regions. the year the grapes were picked is noted on the wine label. When reading a wine label you will notice the variety then the year of vintage.
Merriam-Webster defines vintage as;
‘a season’s yield of grapes or wine from a vineyard’
The word vintage was first used in the early 15th century. It was adapted from the Old French vendage (wine harvest) deriving from the Latin vindemia (grape-gathering), in turn coming from vinum (wine) and demere (to remove).
Vintage in the Hunter Valley begins with the white varietals, generally sometime from mid to late January. White grapes need less heat than red grapes to ripen. The lack of maturity of tannins is not a problem, since they are not extracted at pressing. In addition, the taste balance is based on a significant liveliness due to the acidity. As much as grapes used to make white wine are classified as ‘white grapes’, they usually contain varying levels of colour on the skins. What makes white wine different from red or rosè wine production, is the absence of skins in the fermentation process.
The basics of the winemaking process are pretty simple.
First you need to grow and harvest the grapes. Secondly, the grapes are crushed to extract the juice. The third process is fermenting the juice into alcohol, and finally, the last thing is to remove unwanted particles along with the storing and bottling the wine to be distributed in the market.
It looks simple enough for anyone to make wine. BUT is making quality wine really that simple? There is more that goes in to the winemaking process than what meets the eye, and the winemaking process is more knotty and strenuous than initially thought. | agronomy |
https://graciechicksblog.wordpress.com/tag/schoolwork-2/page/2/ | 2021-04-23T13:29:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618039594808.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20210423131042-20210423161042-00316.warc.gz | 0.941773 | 634 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__174199198 | en | Today I was sitting in the manor house kitchen, sipping yannoh and chatting, when Andy came in. “Hey Gracie,” he says, ” I’ve just read your blog.” ” Is it all correct?” asks Mum, ” I mean all of the facts and figures?” ” Well,” Andy answers ” I’ve made a few notes of things you could change, add or include. Do you wanna come up to the office now? We could discuss it, you can make some notes of your own”. ” Sure.” I reply and I follow him up the creaky wooden staircase to what all of us call the ‘Top Office’.
The next hour or so was spent in a comfy chair, with a view out onto the wheat field, discussing extra information concerning wheat, illnesses, spelling mistakes, varieties, questions and so on. I learned a lot in this short period of time, these are the main points that Andy talked about.
Now for Summer Harvest! Part 2.
Why Do We Grow Heritage Wheat?
Heritage wheat is taller than modern wheat. The reason why our ancestors grew tall wheat is because it grew higher than the weeds and so cast a shadow over them. Obviously no plant can live without sunlight, so, simple as, the weeds died.
Now farmers want to put chemical fertilizer on, if they put it on the tall varieties of wheat they’d get super huge and topple over. Therefore they have to create a small type of wheat so that when they put the fertilizer on the wheat grows to the right height. But the weeds can grow easily in short wheat, so now what do we do? Easy, we spray the field with weed killer! Ah, but what if you’re an organic farm, like us?
Now you’ve covered your wheat field in weed killer,all the weeds are gone. In most fields of modern wheat it’s all the same variety, unlike a lot of heritage wheat where it’s lots of different types. Without the weeds the illness just passes from plant to plant to plant. Whereas if there were weeds the disease would hit one and stop because that species isn’t affected by it. Because all the plants are identical the illness spreads mega fast. So? We can easily spray the plants with fungicides to stop diseases. Oh no! The organic problem has just popped up again. Eeeeeeeeeeek! Here come some pests, ahhhhhhhhhhhh, what can we do? DON’T PANIC, we’ll just put some pesticides on. Grrrr, why does that same old prob keep ruining everything?!
So you see how many chemicals and horrible, disgusting, artificial substances are in the bread that you eat? If we all just grew heritage wheat, all these things wouldn’t be needed.
Thanks Andy for your advice.
If you want to learn more about heritage wheat visit Andy’s wesite: | agronomy |
http://tyson.wustl.edu/development.php | 2017-03-23T00:08:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218186530.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212946-00467-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.946104 | 154 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__216194589 | en | Our new research garden space is located between the two warehouses adjacent to our newly constructed lab building. The garden is composed of five 18m x 8m units that can be further subdivided to match research needs. Three of the plantable units are configured for demountable frames to allow the easy use of panels for rainout material, shade cloth, or screening to limit pollination.
The entire garden is irrigated by rainwater collected through the rainwater collection system. Rainwater is captured from the warehouse roof and stored inside eight large tanks capable of holding a cumulative volume in excess of 20,000 gallons. Stored rainwater gets pumped to the garden as needed, and excess water will be used to fill aquatic mesocosms housing experiments scattered throughout Tyson. | agronomy |
http://www.sydneyyoursay.com.au/green-streets/photos/10337 | 2017-09-21T01:34:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818687592.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20170921011035-20170921031035-00223.warc.gz | 0.929522 | 148 | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__45594677 | en | According to Peper et al 2010, trees are mini-reservoirs, controlling runoff at the source, thereby reducing runoff volumes and erosion, as well as delaying the onset of peak flows. Trees can reduce runoff in several ways:
Leaves and branch surfaces intercept and store rainfall, thereby reducing runoff volumes and delaying the onset of peak flows.
Roots increase the rate at which rainfall infiltrates soil by creating root channels. This increases the capacity of soil to store water, reducing overland flow.
Tree canopies and litter reduce soil erosion by diminishing the impact of raindrops on bare surfaces.
Transpiration through tree leaves reduces moisture levels in the soil, increasing the soil’s capacity to store rainfall. | agronomy |
https://blossomingacres.net/p/16/Store--Bakery | 2024-04-14T13:21:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816879.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414130604-20240414160604-00235.warc.gz | 0.961948 | 217 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__167933306 | en | Blossoming Acres Farm store in Southwick Massachusetts is housed in a post and beam barn built in 1820. In 1990 the barn was restored and turned into the farm stand where vegetables, fruit, bakery products, frozen foods, local value-added products and much, much more is offered for sale.
Blossoming Acres has always promoted the “buy local” and “know your farmer, know your food” approach. This is the belief that drives our business and is at the base of every decision we make.
Our friendly team is family and community minded. Our intention is that the ambiance of the store and markets reinforce this ideal. Transparency in farm practices in the field and in the kitchen, willingness to listen and help and validate customers concerns and attention to the customers experience and surroundings while shopping, even the music played is important to Blossoming Acres success.
The store can be displayed as a main navigation with links to different pages for different products or can be one page with sections for products (like the bakery section below). | agronomy |
https://greenimpulse.fr/en/kitae/ | 2024-02-28T21:34:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474746.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228211701-20240229001701-00316.warc.gz | 0.893343 | 355 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__127329160 | en | Elicitor with Fungicidal and Bactericidal Action via the Stimulation of Plant Defences (SDP)
Effective and cost-effective protection
KITAE is a preventive biocontrol solution based on Functionalized Natural Polysaccharides for protection against fungal and bacterial diseases of vine, vegetable and fruit crops. KITAE finds usage in Organic Agriculture, ECOCERT registred.
Marketing authorization: Basic substance, chitosan hydrochloride, following Regulation (EC) N°1107/2009.
KITAE has a dual mode of action
A fungicidal and bactericidal effect by stimulating the plants' natural defences
A biostatic effect by inhibiting the growth of the pathogen
Advantages of KITAE
Effective on a wide range of diseases
Authorised for a wide range of crops
Multiple applications (spraying, soaking, printing, seed treatment)
Compatible with other biocontrol solutions
With its dual mode of action, KITAE offers cost-effective and eco-friendly protection against a broad spectrum of diseases for many crops.Due to its manufacturing process, KITAE has a unique chemical signature that gives its specific agriculture properties. The main components of KITAE come from bio-sourced and sustainable co-products. KITAE is bio-compatible with other solutions and promotes mycorrhization and the development of beneficial soil microorganisms. KITAE is also safe for bees during treatments during the flowering period.
Table of Uses
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http://mattovermatter.com/2012/01/the-future-of-farming-its-robotic/ | 2013-05-23T15:09:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703489876/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112449-00001-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.936967 | 211 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__108527371 | en | Since technology will eventually be leveraged in most sectors of industry to manage human society it makes sense that the stream-lining of agriculture will eventually go robotic. The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture recently confirmed that nation with their six-year plan for a robotic “Dream Project”. It starts with self-steering automated tractors and robot farmers that aim to transform land ruined by the March 2011 tsunami into a futuristic super farm.
Six hundred acres of land and 4 billion yen ($52 million) have been set aside in Miyagi prefecture to create the robot farm, with Miyagi being one of the three prefectures worst hit by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami. The plan is to cultivate rice, soybeans, wheat, fruit and vegetables. Instead of utilizing chemical fertilizers, carbon dioxide emissions from machinery will be channeled back into crops to aid growth. Once harvested, they will be packed by robot farmers and distributed nationwide.
The “Dream Project” hopes to revive the nation’s agriculture. I like it. | agronomy |
https://www.ctbt-us.info/ | 2023-02-04T21:02:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500154.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20230204205328-20230204235328-00372.warc.gz | 0.940399 | 261 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__12040562 | en | The Cooperative Turfgrass Breeders Test was started in the fall of 2004. The objective of the test is to combine resources among cool-season turfgrass breeders in order to provide more extensive trial data, economically.
The United States is a large geographical area with many diverse climates and microclimates. Because of this, it is necessary to obtain as much data on a cultivar as possible. The National Turfgrass Evaluation Program provides an extensive testing system but is cost-prohibitive for screening a large number of cultivars. Therefore, the CTBT was established in order to facilitate decisions about which cultivars should be entered into a National Trial. The CTBT has been designed to cover multiple test sites across the U.S. so that researchers may gain information about the scope of adaptation of their cultivars.
Cooperators at chosen sites will collect data on turf quality, color, density, and various diseases or insects. The data is analyzed and distributed to cooperators, sponsors, and posted on this website. The sponsors encourage the use of this data but request that the data use guidelines are respected.
Tall Fescue, Bluegrass Species, Fine Fescue, and Perennial Ryegrass are all represented. All previous data is still accessible. | agronomy |
https://www.bastonhall.co.uk/become-a-supporter | 2024-04-15T03:19:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816939.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415014252-20240415044252-00740.warc.gz | 0.939418 | 427 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__102368484 | en | - assist in the running of our agro-ecological farmland -
Join us on this journey
We want our partners to join and support us on our regenerative journey, to know that their stay directly assists in the running of this agro-ecological farmland, enabling us to farm for nature, not just with nature.
Walking alongside us as we build soil and soil carbon through our grazing practices, to improve water infiltration and holding capacity through deep rooting active soils, and increasing biodiversity through rest, by letting flowers and grasses have a chance to fully grow and through this creating incredible habitat for wildlife.
Invest, share and experience
We would love our partners to be with us for the longer term, to invest, share, and experience this journey with us over time. Providing continuity, building deep relationships with both us, the Baston Hall estate and with nature. Returning over the years to see real change and to know the positive impact your support has made.
This is not just an awesome break or holiday; this is an opportunity. An opportunity to embrace regenerative agriculture; to experience the wider regeneration of your life starting from the soil up.
To reconnect physically to the world we live in, and escape the world that we often reside in.
Let the Baston Hall estate and our passion for food, nature and environment rekindle your love affair with life.
Becoming a supporter or partner with the Baston Hall estate
Supporters People or businesses that want to make a financial contribution to supporting our regenerative farming journey.
Private Partners Come and stay with your family or friends for a week or more each year. We would work with you to create a bespoke experience for your stay. Enabling you to maximise all the benefits of the estate, through the different seasons. Starting from £10,000
Corporate partners Come and stay for a day or more with your board or team. Host a meeting in the Cloud Room, utilise the wider estate for regenerative team building days and indulge in seasonal food prepared by our private chef. Starting from £5,000 | agronomy |
http://www.cominghomedocumentary.com/concime-per-prato-the-way-to-plant-yard-seeds-in-a-new-yard/ | 2021-06-23T14:36:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623488539480.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20210623134306-20210623164306-00415.warc.gz | 0.929503 | 530 | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__173055255 | en | Everyone would like to own a beautiful garden with a perfect lawn. However, in the current world, no one has the time and energy to maintain and take care of the yard and your garden. While choosing sementi each prato, it’s necessary to think about the ease of maintenance. The Festuca arundinacea the ideal sementi per prato low-maintenance seed. It’s the ideal and most popular for minding low maintenance, streamlined and green gardening. It’s highly disease resistant and requires significantly less water. These traits make it an ideal alternative for those who need a lawn that develops faster and grows little. The Festuca arundinacea diffusion is becoming popular. If you are looking for low care sementi per prato, you should take to it.
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Finally, for all your bud seed to thrive, it must be kept damp. Water the seeds 2–three times per day with a light mist to put up them moist. You could well not want to drown the plants. Water fewer because the seeds germinate, gradually decreasing as the bud develops. Trying to care for your lawn is crucial at any given time of the year. | agronomy |
https://familytreetemplate.info/a-10-point-plan-for-without-being-overwhelmed-7/ | 2021-09-25T15:04:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057687.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20210925142524-20210925172524-00704.warc.gz | 0.955448 | 797 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__125607652 | en | Standard Health And Wellness Perks of Gardening The main factor for any individual intending to come to be associated with the world of horticulture is typically the need for some sort of standard health and wellness benefits. View here for more details. If you resemble many people, your body needs a selection of vitamins and minerals in order to maintain its fundamental function. View here for more updates. Many fruits and vegetables that we grow in our backyards do not have actually these needed compounds in them. Learn more about this website. Unless you expand your very own food, you will frequently require to purchase it at the supermarket or local farm supply store. Discover more about this page. Because of this, gardening can give the essential basic health and wellness benefits of eating healthy and balanced food in a delightful method. View more about this website. When you are a garden enthusiast, you more than likely currently understand that the soil that you are working in plays a very essential role in the nutritional value of the food you are expanding. Learn more about this services. There are numerous different ways that you can raise the nutrient value of the dirt that borders your plants. A lot of these techniques can be done with using fertilizers, yet there is one more alternative that you may not have taken into consideration. Check info. here. Gardening is not only beneficial to individuals looking for some fun in the sunlight. More on this site. Understanding exactly how plants soak up the nutrients in the dirt is another of the standard wellness benefits of horticulture. Check it out! this page. Every garden enthusiast knows that plants need specific aspects in order to grow and also flourish. View here for more updates. Among the necessary components that plants require to receive is calcium. If you are a gardener, after that you might currently know that calcium is just one of the primary nutrients that plants require to grow in strong, healthy and balanced leaves. Click here for more details. As a gardener, you currently know that there are several vitamins and minerals in the dirt that border your plants. View more about this website. In addition to those that are in the soil, there are those that are launched from the air and also water too. By comprehending exactly how each of these elements influences the development of the plants in your yard, you can enhance their opportunities of survival. Learn more about this site. For instance, when you are considering the dietary requirements of your blossom yard, you will have the ability to discover ways to incorporate that into the style of your strategy. Read more about this service. There are lots of manner ins which a garden enthusiast can improve his or her general wellness. View here for more details. This consists of a healthy diet regimen. Many individuals don’t recognize that eating appropriately can really help them expand better. Click here for more updates. Veggies are an outstanding means to consume foods that are higher in nutrients without having to consume as much food. The gardener that invests a bit even more time servicing their yard will locate that they are more likely to get the suggested 8 servings of vegetables and fruits each day. View more about this website. As you can see, there are lots of standard health benefits of gardening. Learn more about this service. These health advantages are things that every garden enthusiast should be aware of. With a little research study, a garden enthusiast can discover methods to make his or her garden right into an efficient tool for their wellness. Read more about this page. Whether a garden enthusiast is young or old, discovering just how to capitalize on the dietary demands of the plants they work with is a wonderful method to enhance the health and wellness of the plants they collaborate with. Check it out! this site. If a garden enthusiast wants to make certain that she or he is getting all of the most effective things feasible from his/her gardening initiatives, this is one way that every gardener can make his/her life healthier. Discover more about this website. | agronomy |
https://redmondgardenclub.com/pages/sun-talk | 2022-09-29T23:18:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335396.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20220929225326-20220930015326-00720.warc.gz | 0.911419 | 305 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__167281927 | en | When looking for a new plant for the garden the question usually comes up: “is part sun different from, or the same as, part shade?” Turns out, it is different if you are a plant! Horticultural sites address this continual concern with varying definitions but most end up with the following basic sun/shade formula:
less than 2 hours of full sun on the leaves per day.
2-4 hours of full sun on the leaves per day.
4-6 hours of full sun on the leaves per day.
These general guidelines help make successful plant picks for your garden microclimates, in addition to the time of day the sun lands on the leaves. The morning sun lands on the leaves of a plant when the morning temperatures are cooler, enabling the plant to use less water to sustain itself and tolerate the full sun. The afternoon and evening sun lands on leaves during the warmer, drier times of the day when they will need more moisture to compensate for the heat of the sun’s rays. This is where moisture of the plant site may make or break the plant’s ability to survive and thrive in the garden site identified by the part shade vs part sun guidelines. For greatest success, gardeners watch their new additions and moves them, if necessary, to the site in the garden where it can thrive under the kiss of the sun.
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https://allaboutfilmschool.com/ethiopia-soil-destruction/15754-ethiopia-soil-degradation-and-overpopulation-article.html | 2019-12-11T22:20:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575540533401.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20191211212657-20191212000657-00254.warc.gz | 0.937882 | 1,242 | CC-MAIN-2019-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__180703061 | en | Introduction Two Environmental Problems in Ethiopia would be garden soil degradation and overpopulation. This kind of presentation will handle the main inquiries of so why this is taking place and answers that could help and control Ethiopia's land and overpopulation problems. Approaches will be assessed as to the help Ethiopia needs from inside and outside sources. Other regions in the world will be identified that have developed from these same problems, and what influences these implementations have had issues success.
Overview of the overall environment The environment features characteristics of grasslands, woodlands, forests, wildlife, rivers, lakes, farmlands, animals, and open space. More than half the property surface is definitely arid and dry; the rest of the land has moisture up which can help with all the growth of faming and woodlands (Ethiopia Desk of Items, n. d. ).
The location environment is characterized by large populations of people, many homes and real estate, market centers that are full of people and industrial spend. One of the countries most concern at this time may be the use of land resources and how the land is being maintained with usage of resources readily available. The property has been degraded because of the repair the land needed and did not get. The government of Ethiopia have been careless by what the future might hold for his or her people (Ethiopia Table of Contents, and. d. ).
Overpopulation in Ethiopia is actually a problem for most living there, the roadways can not take up all the people, there is a requirement for better highways and casing (Ethiopia Desk of Items, n. m. ). Through social adjustments and producing adjustments for an increasing populace in Ethiopia, there have been professional expansions. It has caused water and surroundings to produce more pollution (Ethiopia Table of Contents, in. d. ).
Populations happen to be vulnerable in Ethiopia; they've been affected by numerous conditions.
1 . " The lingering effects of past drought and conflict disasters.
installment payments on your Shock unfortunate occurances such as water damage and drought.
3. Years of declining or limited access to means of satisfactory productivity, leading to chronic strength deficiencies" (UN Emergencies intended for Ethiopia, 2006).
Soil Degradation Assessment Ground degradation is a widespread trouble all over the world. An effort was made to isolate the down sides in Ethiopia with garden soil degradation. Annual cropping was considered one of the major problems intended for soil wreckage including the changing of plants each year. Overgrazing, water, and wind happen to be causes of soil degradation in Ethiopia (FAO/AGL, 2000). Larger the population size the more highly sever is definitely the land destruction.
Across Ethiopia you will find varied rates of dirt degradation as a result of climate, soil types, neurological conditions, and plant life and farming systems. The ground is not getting the nutrients that it has to grow plants. Salinization and acidification is definitely " critically affecting crop yield and agriculture productivity" (FAO/AGL, 2000).
Nitrogen and phosphorus, major nutrition are restricting productivity. Hardly any chemical fertilizer is used (FAO/AGL, 2000), infestations accumulate; eat the vegetation and the nutrients out of the garden soil. Pests may eat a total crop of vegetation in under a day in a few areas.
Shallow soil depth and water chafing are important elements in sloping highland areas. Additionally , water logging and flooding is a problem. Farming and heavy rainfall in some areas will be problems, by simply leaving the soil open to pests and animals (FAO/AGL, 2000).
Administration and Treatment of Degraded Soils There were several tries to renew the ground and improve agricultural productivity. Fertilizer campaign has been a big step intended for improving harvest yields. As a result the plant yield farmers were planning on were greater than the percentage yield they anticipated. Better seeds were also employed in areas that have been prone to drought and excess areas. There were problems linked to organic supply fertilizers and lime....
Sources: Ethiopia Desk of Articles. (n. g. ). Area Use. Recovered October 15, 2006, by http://countrystudies.us/ethiopia/88.htm Ethiopia Table of Contents. (n. d. ). Population. Retrieved October 18, 2006, via http://countrystudies.us/ethiopia/43.htm FAO/AGL. (2000). Land and Flower Nutrition Management Service. Extent and Causes of Land Destruction. Retrieved August 16, 2006, from http://www.fao.org/waicent/faoinfo/agricult/agL/agll/madssea/topic2.htm Mian, A. & Mirza, M. (1993). Pakistan is Soil Resources. Retrieved March 16, 06\, from http://www.iucn.org/places/pakistan/pdf/4-Spol%20Resources.pdf UN Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia 2002. (2006). Strategy for Ethiopia 2002. Retrieved Oct 16, 06\, from http://www.reliefweb.int/appeals/2002/presskit/ethiopia/ethiopia-cap2002-summary.doc World Overpopulation Awareness. (2006). Overpopulation in China as well as Family Organizing System. Recovered October 12-15, 2006, via http://www.ccds.charlotte.nc.us/History/China/03/Bshaw/Bshaw.htm
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https://www.ntep.org/information3a.htm | 2024-04-14T14:10:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816879.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414130604-20240414160604-00200.warc.gz | 0.904856 | 140 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__161241790 | en | The National Turfgrass Evaluation Program provides a unique link to various organizations within and outside the turfgrass industry. These linkages facilitate the sharing of needs, information and resources. These combined efforts produce improved grasses with reduced maintenance requirements.
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https://oliexport.com/el-aceite-de-oliva?lang=en | 2024-02-28T06:56:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00672.warc.gz | 0.970376 | 347 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__129102822 | en | Olive oil is a vegetable oil used in cooking that is extracted from the olive, the olive fruit. It is one of the pillars of the so called Mediterranean diet. It is known throughout the Mediterranean since ancient times, and there is evidence of its use in Egypt, Crete, ancient Greece, and so on. The olive juice is considered the healthiest fat for its high content of oleic acid, and several studies support the benefits that consumption of olive oil has in the prevention of various cancers. It is popularly known as “liquid gold” and has also been shown to have, among many others, rejuvenating properties.
The study of the properties of olive oil as well as olive cultivation is called olivicultura, and it is a branch of extracting vegetable oils such as olive oil or sunflower oil , peanuts, palm etc..
The province of Jaen in Spain calls itself the “World Capital of Olive Oil”, as the place with the highest concentration of olive trees and olive oil production in the world, thanks to places like Martos, Úbeda, Villacarrillo, Baeza, Baena and Villanueva del Arzobispo (this one in the province of Córdoba). Special mention should have the city of Martos, known as the “Cradle of the olive,” which earned the nickname for being “leading producer of olive oil in the world” and where there is a kind of olive own local (picual or marteña). Every two years, held in the city of Jaen, it takes place the International Olive Oil and Allied Industries Show(Expoliva). | agronomy |
https://adrianysus.com/en/wine-from-winery-vina-erdut/ | 2023-02-07T07:51:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500392.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20230207071302-20230207101302-00683.warc.gz | 0.938092 | 431 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__18099627 | en | Origin of place Erdut
Around the ground Erdut was very fertile and suitable for growing many agricultural crops, especially vineyards. In the Middle Ages Erdut a harbor on the river Danube,
creating a small trading place. The term Castelum Erdeed is first mentioned in the second half of the 14th century, to be precise in 1359. It has already become an important place in the wider area.
The founders of this place are most likely settlers from neighboring Hungary. This can be deduced from the Hungarian name for Erdut – Erdöut, Erdewd, which means “forest path” in Hungarian.
Vineyards by Region Erdut
The vineyards of Erdut lie on the eastern slopes of the Daljska hills along the river de Danube† It is this river that, thanks to its characteristic flow of Erdut made a peninsula. The vineyard extends on the fertile deposits to the east on the slopes of the hills of Erdut called the Dalj. The highest peak of this is between 130 and 190 meters. The slope drops slightly to the south. This height and its slopes make it an ideal place for growing vines of both White wine as a Red wine on this sandy loam soil.
The winery Vina Erdut has 460 hectares of its own vineyards. A large part of the vines between 2003 and 2010. This concerns 350 hectares. Since 1730, the authentic wine cellar established with a capacity of 6 million liters of wine. In the cellar is the largest wine barrel in the world, with a volume of 75.000 litres.
The vineyards consist of 80% white grape varieties and 20% red grape varieties. The most common grape variety is the Graševina with (approx. 290 hectares), followed by the Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewürztraminer en Pinot Grigio. Of the red grape varieties, especially the Zweigelt, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot en Blaufränkisch planted. | agronomy |
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http://homegrownalmonds.com/our-almonds/ | 2019-02-20T05:56:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247494449.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20190220044622-20190220070622-00087.warc.gz | 0.948154 | 255 | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__110404221 | en | Our almonds trees are on peach and plum rootstocks, so the trees are relatively small. We manage our orchard using a combination of the Integrated Pest Management guidelines developed by the University of California and Best Management Practices developed by the Almond Board of California. The management guidelines are intended to establish and maintain high food safety standards, provide sustainable farming practices that protect the land, water and air quality, and quality of the nuts themselves while continuing to be an economically viable industry.
The Nonpareil variety is the premium almond, literally meaning “having no equal.” It is a relatively large, flat almond with smooth, blonde skin and a delicate, sweet flavor. We typically reserve these nuts for raw consumption. They are delicious fresh, but are also very popular for blanching, baking, slicing, salads, and a great variety of purposes. The Carmel variety is almost as large as the Nonpareil, but not as broad and smooth. The flavor of the Carmel is nuttier; some describe it as having an “amaretto” flavor. These almonds are a very popular export to India. We like to use them for roasting, and they are the nuts we dry roast and grind into our nut butter. | agronomy |
http://amakedolife.blogspot.com/2008/03/new-beds-for-garden.html | 2018-07-19T00:00:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676590362.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20180718232717-20180719012717-00388.warc.gz | 0.973539 | 438 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__271192205 | en | Gardening is a commitment.
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I grow many herbs in the garden, along with other flowering plants. I use the herbs in cooking and medicinally. Herbs are also a deterrent to many pest. I have several large rosemary throughout the garden. The aroma is wonderful! I use rosemary in cooking, oils, and vinegars. This plant has already grown a lot this spring and is blooming.
When we first moved to this house, Gerry built raised beds out of old barn wood. We loved the look of them. Now they are getting old and are falling apart. Last fall we were talking about what material to use to redo the beds.
Along with being organic, we try to use recycled materials. A friend was remodeling, and taking out his fireplace. He asked if we wanted the bricks. We thought "perfect", for the raised beds. So they have been setting is this pile all winter, weathering, waiting for me to clean them up.
They have a bit of mortar on them. So instead of cleaning each one and stacking them. I'm cleaning as I go, so I'm not hauling them around twice.
I don't think I'll have enough to do all of the beds. We will just continue to be creative. Right now I'm just setting them in place. When I've used them all, I'll go back and mortar them into place.
So while the sun is shining for a while today, I better get out there, because I still need to get more garden dirt, plants, ............so many things to do in the garden in the spring, I love it! | agronomy |
http://www.anythingwithplants.com/faq/flowercare/calla.html | 2013-05-24T19:59:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368705020058/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516115020-00052-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.905312 | 327 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__160244493 | en | Calla lilies are one of the most beautiful flowers with a unique form of the flower, signifying magnificence and beauty. Calla lilies come in a wide array of colors viz., shades of green, pink, purple, yellow and orange.
Callas are also known by such other common names: Arum lily, Trumpet lily, Pig lily. Calla lilies are native to Southern Africa. Calla lilies are easy to grow and are generally grown from bulb or rhizome.
Growing Calla Lilies
- Plant Calla Lilies deeply for their good size.
- Plant them at 4 inches deep, spacing each bulb 12 inches apart.
- Start bulbs indoors in late winter and transplant them in the spring when danger of frost has passed.
- Apply a bulb fertilizer every month during the active growing season.
- Most Calla Lilies need a rest period after flowering.
- Let the leaves die back and let plants rest for 2 to 3 months.
- Then again resume watering to encourage new growth.
Calla Lilies Care
- In cooler areas, take the rhizomes after first frost, clean the bulbs, if there is soil.
- Dry them in the direct sun for a few days.
- Store in a dry location that remains between 50 and 60 degrees F.
- Plant the calla lily bulbs in spring after the soil has warmed and all danger of frost has passed.
- Fertilize monthly, and keep well watered.
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https://sandiegopavers.com/how-to-kill-weeds-between-pavers/ | 2023-06-09T18:52:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224656788.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20230609164851-20230609194851-00133.warc.gz | 0.943228 | 1,088 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__147045524 | en | Aside from the obvious that they make pavers less appealing, weeds between pavers are annoying. Weeds seem to be invincible – they can grow anywhere (even in the smallest of cracks between pavers), so getting rid of them on your driveway or patio may seem like a challenge. But do not worry, if you are looking for some ways on how to kill weeds between pavers, we got your back.
How to Kill Weeds Between Pavers
Whether you are removing oil stains or fixing loose pavers, it is important to take care of your pavers. In this article we will take a look at a few tips to help you kill weeds between pavers. Prevention is better than cure, as they say, so make sure that your pavers are properly installed and polymeric sand is used to fill the gaps between pavers. But if it is too late to prevent weeds from sprouting, you have several ways to try to get rid of them from between your pavers.
A natural weed-killing product commonly seen in your kitchen is salt. To create a saltwater formula, just mix three parts of water and 1 part of salt. Apply it on the weeds carefully, as saltwater is also detrimental to other plants.
Using Baking Soda
One of the simplest ways to kill weeds and prevent them from growing is household baking soda. Since it is a natural product and is therefore safe for
the environment, you have nothing to worry about soil contamination.
Also known as sodium bicarbonate, baking soda has a high salt content that when it is poured over the weeds, it will cause them to dry out from the roots to tips and eventually die. To use baking soda for this purpose, wet the weeds using your garden hose and sprinkle the baking soda on top of them.
Baking soda is also helpful on how to stop weeds from growing between pavers. Just pour baking soda over your pavers and sweep it into the cracks. Do this ideally during spring or fall, and you should reapply every 1 to 1 ½ month.
Will vinegar kill weeds between pavers? Like baking soda, vinegar is natural and safe to use to kill weeds. The acetic acid in the vinegar will draw out the moisture out of the weeds and will cause them to die. If you want fast results (usually within 24 hours), vinegar is the one to use.
To make a formula, mix the following ingredients: 1 gallon of white vinegar, 1 teaspoon of concentrated dish soap, and 2 cups of table salt.
However, take note that vinegar is harmful to all plants and not only to weeds. You do not want to spray it accidentally over decorative plants, so make sure you apply it on weeds and paver cracks using a spray bottle.
Aside from natural products, you can also opt to use chemical herbicides. These chemicals come in two general types:
- Pre-emergent – They work on plant seeds and seedlings, forming a barrier that stops germination.
- Post-emergent – They work on growing weeds and have two types:
- Selective herbicides – They specifically target weeds, so it is safe to apply them to the whole patio.
- Non-selective herbicides – They kill every type of plant they come in contact with, so apply them carefully in the middle part of the paved area.
If you do not want to use any products or chemicals, pressure washing is the best way to kill weeds between paving stones. Simply pull the weeds by hand, and then use a pressure washer around the paver stones to remove the roots. Be careful though, as you only want to remove debris and sand and leave the bedding layer of the pavers alone and intact.
How do you keep weeds from growing between pavers?
Like most plants, weeds thrive in a cool damp environment. Having proper drainage beneath your pavers will help prevent the growth of weeds. You can also do other preventative tips, such as regularly sweeping and brushing the area to prevent seedlings from taking roots.
Do weeds grow between pavers?
Yes, and weeds that grow between pavers start from seeds settling and taking roots in the cracks or gaps between the pavers. To prevent this from happening, regular sweeping should be done.
Will vinegar kill weeds between pavers?
To kill weeds between pavers, you can choose from the many ways available. One of them is using vinegar. Since vinegar is natural and cost-effective, it is an ideal product to use to get rid of annoying weeds.
If you are repairing your pavers or are working on creating a new one, preventing the growth of weeds should be one of your priorities. Does polymeric sand prevent weeds? Yes, so make sure you use it to fill paver gaps. But if you already have a weed problem in your patio or driveway, there are a ton of solutions on how to kill weeds between pavers. You can use salt, baking soda, vinegar, or chemical herbicides to kill weeds and prevent them from growing again. It is not too late to revive your beautiful pavers. If you would like more assistance on removing weeds between pavers contact our experts here at San Diego pavers. | agronomy |
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https://procaseus.com/pro-caseus-press-release/ | 2023-10-01T09:22:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510810.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20231001073649-20231001103649-00520.warc.gz | 0.943916 | 1,249 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__23377453 | en | Padova, 11 March 2021
Better milk in the barns and more cheese in the dairies is now possible thanks to Pro Caseus, a new tool to predict the cheese-making aptitude of a cow’s milk with a gene chip patented by Intermizoo and the University of Padova. The Interregional Institute for the Improvement of Livestock presents a preview of the research carried out in partnership with Unipd, a contribution that will revolutionize the dairy world. By using the new Pro Caseus index Intermizoo estimates an increase in cheese production up to 10%. And the improvement is not only in quantity, but especially in organoleptic and sensory quality.
“70% of milk is transformed into cheese worldwide and Italy is among the top 10 producing countries. Hence the will to move away from the logic we have followed until now. And Pro Caseus represents a change of perspective. With this innovative tool, the producer, i.e. the dairy farmer, can finally think about the destination of the milk: cheese“, explained Francesco Cobalchini, general manager of Intermizoo.
“This achievement,” continued Cobalchini, “is the result of a great teamwork between the research world, Intermizoo and the farmers’ organizations, started in 2007 with the first working project called “BullAbility” with the collaboration of the DAFNAE Department of the University of Padova to improve the efficiency of the entire dairy chain. The contribution of all those who dedicate themselves with passion every day to making our company grow and who have contributed to bringing Intermizoo to the 5 continents has been decisive”.
“The Pro Caseus index is the result of the collaboration between the University of Padova and Intermizoo, to assist Italian breeders. Today Italian genetics has at its disposal an innovative and excellent tool aimed at improving cow’s milk cheesemaking and able to ensure to our country the maintaining of its undisputed and worldwide renowned leadership in the dairy industry “, said Prof. Martino Cassandro, of the DAFNAE Department of the University of Padova.
Pro Caseus measures the ability of the bull to produce daughters capable of producing milk that can be processed more efficiently into cheese. A discovery that benefits end consumers, processors and farmers. If you choose animals with a Pro Caseus index, you know that you are choosing animals selected for their strong cheese-making aptitude, animals producing better milk.
Milk destined to be processed into high quality cheese should coagulate within a certain range of time, related to the type of cheese being produced, and quickly form a curd with a consistency suitable for further processing. On the other hand, milk with a sub-optimal cheese-making aptitude, as well as having a lower cheese yield, can affect the final quality of the cheese, its texture, the incidence of defects and rejects, the processing time and cost. The new Pro Caseus index allows farmers to improve the production of milk for processing, which in other words means more quantity, but also more quality with positive effects in terms of sustainability for the entire supply chain.
Cheese with Pro Caseus milk tastes better. Panel tests carried out on Pro Caseus cheeses have shown better quality than other types of cheese. Comparative sensory analyses were carried out on Asiago and Grana Padano cheese produced with the same processing and with Holstein Friesian cow milk. From the evaluations, the cheese with Intermizoo index was judged to be better to taste than the other sample: more intense in color, smell and flavor; less spicy, less sour, less crumbly and with less crystals. It does not have any overcooked or crusty smell. The other cheeses made from different milk were less intense and less complex in color, smell and flavor, being more acidic, bitter, firm, dry and with more crystals.
Cheese made from Pro Caseus milk yields more. Good milk offers a good slice of extra income by making the work of the dairy farmer and processor easier. Research has shown that each unit increase in coagulation time leads to a loss of around 0.25 kg of cheese from 100 kg of milk. “A reduced coagulation time and a high clot strength make the curd and cheese texture optimal, avoiding abnormal microbial fermentation that causes negative repercussions on the texture and organoleptic characteristics of the cheese and, consequently, an impact on the commercial value of the product”, explained Prof. Cassandro. Thanks to its improved coagulation characteristics, one liter of Pro Caseus milk can produce up to 10% more cheese.
Cheese with Pro Caseus milk is good for the environment. With 10% less milk needed to produce a wheel of cheese, the health of the consumer and the sustainability of the entire supply chain both will benefit, as resources such as water and soil are used less and less milk is transported. This is something to think about if we consider that, in the last 40 years, world milk production has increased by 64%.
Intermizoo, the Interregional Institute for the Improvement of Livestock, was established in 1974. It selects, that is, it identifies the most suitable animals to produce the Made in Italy excellence that the whole world envies us. It works in contact with breeders and operators in the dairy chain to improve the animal population. Among the goals: increasing the longevity and fertility of cows, as well as the fertility of bulls semen. Improving the quality of milk for dairy processing, milk protein variants and cheese-making aptitude. Besides the Padova headquarter, it has a bovine semen production center in Brussa di Caorle (VE), which has always been at the forefront of animal welfare. The barn consists of 208 bulls, all of high and certified genetic merit. Every year 1,100,000 fertilizing semen doses are distributed, half in Italy and half abroad. | agronomy |
http://www.netetrade.com/en/business/index/44646/standen-engineering-ltd | 2021-01-24T19:37:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703550617.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20210124173052-20210124203052-00335.warc.gz | 0.798624 | 226 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__214249072 | en | Standen is an independent privately owned company; manufacturers of Standen Potato Systems and Standen Powavator rotary tillers which are sold through a dealer network. Standen-Reflex is our imported machinery division, selling products directly to end users.
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The harvester for cleaning of corn of Unicorn is absolutely new certified the equipment for collecting and degenerations of the grown-up cultures. The brought transformations made it even more productive, reliable, durable and convenient.
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It is offered to buy a corn harvester of Cornelli at reasonable price, with a possibility of delivery to any region of Ukraine, Russia and Kazakhstan. | agronomy |
https://umamigirl.com/how-to-grow-an-edible-garden-html/ | 2018-12-17T03:49:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376828056.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20181217020710-20181217042710-00312.warc.gz | 0.946834 | 94 | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__46807095 | en | The Crisper Whisperer on Serious Eats: How to Grow an Edible Garden
This week in the crisper, the first in a series of simple how-to posts for anyone who wants to grow some of their own vegetables, fruits, or herbs this summer. Guaranteed to be easy to follow, because seriously? If I can do it, you can do it. No green thumbs in these parts. Read the article here on Serious Eats. | agronomy |
https://myfreshfruitandvegetables.com/about/ | 2019-12-10T14:14:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575540527620.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20191210123634-20191210151634-00391.warc.gz | 0.966418 | 240 | CC-MAIN-2019-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__137364207 | en | The aim of this blog is to encourage people to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables, particularly those that are locally grown. I would, also, like to know that the growers are getting a fair deal for what they produce.
To do this, I want to show, what should be available to you, each month, from your local Supermarket, Greengrocer, Wholesaler or Farmers Market and if it’s not there, I’m encouraging you to ask: ‘Why not?’
In addition to listing the fruit and vegetables available each month, I want to link into the growers, how they decide what to grow, how the grow the crops and how they get their produce to market.
I also want to go behind the scenes to look at: a. How we should keep an eye on the quality of what is offered. b. Whether the correct packaging is used. c. Do we ever need to import produce that could be grown here? d. Do Hotels and Restaurants ever question the origin of their fruit and vegetables?
There will be lots of other areas to explore, so I will blog them as they come up. | agronomy |
https://dianeatwood.com/enjoying-maines-fabulous-produce-safely/ | 2023-09-24T03:47:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506559.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924023050-20230924053050-00223.warc.gz | 0.944348 | 950 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__134301935 | en | Guest post by registered dietitian Dave Seddon courtesy of the Maine Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Maine-grown fruits and veggies are nature’s gift to us for surviving the winter. And for farmers, summer in Maine means growing what we can in the short time we have. Despite a growing season that is quite short, we have plenty of produce to pick from — from early spring onions to mid-season blueberries to late season potatoes (and plenty of things in between).
Concern about chemicals used in farming has many folks opting for organic, which can be helpful, but isn’t the end to the story (organic food has an equal risk of bacterial contamination according to a Stanford study, though it does have fewer pesticide residues). Here are a few of our favorite tips for enjoying Maine-grown food safely:
- Choose locally grown produce whenever you can (check out the local farmer’s market, or find a favorite roadside produce stand and make a habit of stopping by weekly).
- If you choose to buy organic produce, check to see if the farm has been certified as meeting standards set by the National Organic Program (NOP). If you visit a pick-your-own establishment or farmer’s market, check out its organic status ahead of time by calling.
Sometimes the cost to go organic is prohibitive to a farmer’s livelihood. In that case, talk with your local farmer about his/her farming practices. Specifically, ask how they control their pest population and care for the soil the produce is grown in.
- Regardless of whether the produce you purchase is organic or not (and even if you grow your own), be sure to wash fruits and vegetables well. Washing helps remove surface dirt, bacteria, and traces of chemicals. You can also peel some produce, which helps decrease your exposure to pesticide residues as well (though be aware that some fiber and nutrients will be lost with the peel). Check out The University of Maine Extension’s guide for the “Best Ways to Wash Fruits and Vegetables.”
Strawberries Strawberry season usually winds down in early July. We hope you took the opportunity to either pick your own or purchased some locally grown berries — and then froze or otherwise preserved some for later in the year (a few local strawberries bring the sweet taste of summer to mid-winter meals).
Corn Have you had barbecued corn yet? If not, the smoky, rich flavor will certainly keep you coming back for more. Find a local provider in August when they are picking them right off the stalks. And who knew that 1 cup provides 25% and more of one’s daily intake of IRON, other minerals and many of the B-vitamins.
Blueberries With 60,000 acres of wild blueberries, growers have been protecting this natural food source for decades. While these “low bush” varieties grow differently than their “high bush” cousins, both types are low in fat, full of dietary fiber and contain ample antioxidants. University of Maine researchers have conducted multiple studies on the healthful properties of wild blueberries, and the UMaine Cooperative Extension service has lots of information about wild blueberries and high bush blueberries.
Potatoes If you grew up in “The County” you may have learned early on how important this crop is to Maine. Earthy, satisfying and yes, abundant — no wonder it has been touted as the fifth most important crop in the world! Not only is one medium potato a great source of dietary fiber (with skin on) and Vitamin C (45% Daily Value), but with just 170 calories, it can also fit into any weight management program. Try popping a potato into the microwave for a few minutes, slice it, brush it with a little oil and then grill it.
Apples Autumn wouldn’t be the same without picking apples right off a tree, right? Since many farms implement good sustainability practices as well as Maine’s Apple Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program, an occasional sampling from the orchard meets everyone’s craving for a crisp crunch with a simple wipe of the apple’s skin. A medium apple provides a great source of fiber and aids in maintaining oral health. Keeping the focus on including fresh, minimally processed, well-managed fruits and vegetables, possibly all within a short distance from where you live, is crucial in sustainable nutrient-rich foods.
- Where to pick strawberries in Maine
- Where to pick blueberries in Maine
- Where to pick apples in Maine | agronomy |
https://www.athertontablelands.com.au/region-overview/ | 2021-09-26T04:06:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057796.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20210926022920-20210926052920-00127.warc.gz | 0.913696 | 666 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__133820233 | en | The Atherton Tablelands is a diverse region, covering an area of 64,768 square kilometres and home to 45,243 people (estimated resident population, Census 2011).
The main population centres on the Atherton Tablelands are Mareeba and Atherton.
Smaller towns include Malanda, Herberton, Kuranda, Ravenshoe, Millaa Millaa, Chillagoe, Dimbulah, Mt Garnet, Mt Molloy, Tinaroo and Yungaburra.
The region spreads westwards and southwards from the coastal escarpment behind Cairns and incorporates parts of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area to the east, the Einasleigh Uplands to the south, the Gulf Plains to the west and the Cape York Peninsula bioregion to the north.
The mountainous region in the east reaches heights above 1600 metres, including Queensland’s highest mountain Mt Bartle Frere at 1622 metres.
Because of its altitude, the region does not suffer from temperature extremes or the high humidity experienced in coastal areas. The northern part of the region enjoys cool, dry winters and warm, wet summers with minimum daily temperatures in winter rarely falling below 15ºC and maximum daily summer temperatures rarely exceeding 35ºC. To the south, rainfall is much higher with the area around Topaz recording some of the highest annual rainfall in Australia. Temperatures are also lower with a range of between 17 and 25ºC from September to June and between 5 and 14ºC from July to August.
The considerable range in elevation, rainfall and soil types has produced an incredibly diverse and beautiful region. There is a prolific diversity in natural flora and fauna, ranging from tropical highland rainforests to dry tropical savannah.
Water, soils and diverse growing conditions have supported development of a wide range of agricultural and horticultural cropping operations. The region’s farmers and support services represent, in most cases, best international practice in farming in a tropical environment.
Water supplied from Tinaroo Dam enables a tremendous range of fruit and vegetables to be grown to supply both the domestic and overseas markets.
The range of crops grown is truly amazing and includes avocados, bananas, cashews, citrus, coffee, cow pea, custard apples, dolichos, flowers, fresh herbs, grapes, grass seed, legume seed, lettuce, longans, lychees, macadamia, maize, mangoes, mixed vegetables, navy beans, potatoes, passionfruit, papaya, peaches, peanuts, pineapples, pumpkins, sorghum, sugar cane, sweet potatoes, tea tree, tomatoes, native trees, turf and watermelons.
The cattle industry also plays a significant role in the region’s economy and in recent years the value of animals produced in the region has been approximately $35 million per annum.
To the south, around the Malanda/Millaa Millaa area, the dairy industry is significant and the Atherton Tablelands dairy industry is the only tropical dairy industry in Australia and one of the few globally. Other agriculture based industries include poultry, fruit wineries, aquaculture and timber. | agronomy |
https://www.hippressurecooking.com/pressure-cooker-pesticide-reduction/ | 2023-05-28T09:48:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224643663.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20230528083025-20230528113025-00046.warc.gz | 0.944687 | 3,019 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__131459804 | en | While anyone following this nutritional series might already be aware of the pressure cooker’s amazing nutritional conservation and magnification prowess there is a little something extra that the pressure cooker can do and it’s pretty exciting.
tomatoes & eggplant
Researchers in India, tested eight techniques for washing tomatoes including cooking under pressure, to find out which was best for removing pesticide residue.
The techniques they tried were: washing under tap water; a 10-minute soak in a 2% salt solution; 10-minute soak in a 2% tamarind solution (comprised of tartaric acid); 10-minute soak in lemon water; 10-minute soak in 0.1% Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda) solution ; dipping the fruits for a minute in 4% Acetic acid (vinegar) solution; dipping the fruits in a formula that combined some of the previous methods (vinegar, baking soda lemon); 10-minute soak in commercial “Bio Wash” solution; and pressure cooking.
Out of all treatments, dipping in 2% salt solution for 10 minutes is very effective in removing 45%, 43%, 52%, 50%, 54%, 48% and 76% of dimethoate, chlorpyriphos, quinalphos, profenophos, phosalone, -cyhalothrin and malathion, respectively, and [pressure] cooking removed insecticides in the range 55-80%. Dipping fruits and vegetables in 2% salt solution for 15 minutes is the best household method for removal of pesticide residues, and also the method is effective in reducing the
residues below MRL (Maximum Residue Limits). 1
While the salty soak was the easiest to do, the pressure cooker actually performed better than any other method. The study’s data clearly show that pressure cooking out-paced or matched the residue reduction the salt rinse for five of the seven tested pesticides.
Percentage of Pesticide Residue Reduction In Veggies
2% salt solution
2% salt solution
** Shashi BV et al.; Sch J Agric Vet Sci 2015; 2(1A):27-30.
While the tomato study only published the results of pressure cooking tomatoes, without sharing any data to what would happen when the tomato is just conventionally boiled, the same lab did earlier experiments with Eggplant which includes “direct cooking.” Unfortunately, the paper does not describe in detail what that means (perhaps it was pan frying) but it did show that “direct cooking” also did not reduce pesticide residue as much as pressure cooking . 2
So…could a cook achieve the same results with plain boiling or steaming without using any pressure?
Well, thankfully, a study that measured pesticide residue in cauliflower compared not only the pressure cooked but also boiled and microwaved florets. A chart from the study clearly illustrates that both rinsing and pressure cooking florets gave the optimal results. So don’t skimp on washing veggies just because they’re going to be pressure cooked, later.
As the excerpted chart shows, although the pesticide residue reduction from pressure cooking is quite high, there are two other methods that performed similarly. Those two columns illustrate the results of rinsing the veggie with sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid solution. Since most people don’t ordinarily know how to safely handle – much less use- lye or the main ingredient that’s in drain cleaners, the researchers recommended that the chemical treatments are best left to industrial processing. 3
Washing of [cauliflower] vegetables with water followed by pressure cooking removed maximum residues up to 70% as compared to the other processes and proved good household practice.
There isn’t too much other published to show how pesticide residue is reduced for other veggies. But I did find a couple of papers with a different finding for two veggies: pressure cooked potatoes did not reduce any more pesticide residues compared to boiling4; and, pressure cooking curry leaves only reduced pesticide residue for just one of the out of the five tested – the best method was to rinse an dip the leaves in a salt solution.5
So far, we’ve found evidence that for some veggies, pressure cooking them reduces pesticide residue. Could this also apply to meat and fish?
water buffalo & meat
Water buffalo is a cousin of the cow, under the same bovine branch in the animal kingdom. While in the western world they’re most famous for their milk products (mozzarella di buffala) in other parts of the world water buffalo are used as work animals for tilling fields and as a meat source. Due to the water buffalo’s close relation to cows, some of these findings could also apply to beef (keep reading for data on this).
The study I looked at measured residues of Cyclodiene-type pesticides in buffalo meat that was boiled, broiled, microwaved and pressure cooked6. It’s important to note that this class of pesticide has been banned for use in the United States since 19737 and severely restricted within the European Union8 but is still being used in Australia9 (the largest beef importer into the US10) and other countries.
The researchers found …
Among the cooking methods, pressure cooking was most effective in reducing both α- and β-endosulfan.6
Percentage of Pesticide Residue Reduction In Meat
An ambitious thesis of a budding veterinarian in India published last year measured pesticide residue reduction of ten pesticides when boiling, pressure cooking and microwaving local beef, lamb, pork, and chicken. The data was collected by testing 30 samples of each food item and the results are illuminating. Pressure cooking the meats outperformed microwaving and boiling. All pesticides measured were reduced the most with pressure cooking in pork, lamb, and chicken while for beef nine of the ten pesticides measured were reduced.11
But, a published paper, found that grilling lamb, compared to roasted and pressure cooked12. And freshwater fish doesn’t seem to get any additional pesticide reducing benefits from pressure cooking, either – faring better with baking13 and frying14.
what’s going on?!?
Actually, no paper or thesis referenced for writing this article actually spelled out why pressure cooking some vegetables can reduce their pesticide residue. But, since pesticides are made with volatile compounds that sensitive to high temperatures, the theory so far is that the higher temperatures of the pressure cooker (at least for some foods) accelerates the degradation of the pesticide to the point where it is more difficult to detect.
Although there are still more questions and than answers on this topic, this new pressure cooker super-power was worth sharing because although everyone wants to purchase and eat high-quality foods, at the moment bio/organic foods cannot be priced for every budget.
See Also: Pressure Cooker Nutritional Information
those are good news, thanks for sharing them!
I guess I´ll add a water salt bath before my usual pressure cooking of vegetables,
Peeling or washing fruit and vegetables does more to reduce pesticide levels than cooking, but the only way to be entirely sure is to stick to organic produce.
No, because organic agriculture uses chemical pesticides too, just from a different list than conventionally grown produce (those deemed to be natural versus those that are synthesized, although some synthesized chemicals are allowed in organic agriculture and some natural chemicals are not allowed). It is a common misconception that they do not use chemicals at all. And conventional agriculture may, of course, use the same chemicals as organic agriculture, just not vice versa. The allowed chemicals in organic agriculture were originally grandfathered without actual safety studies. We are slowly catching up with testing and it turns out that natural pesticides are carcinogenic at about the same rate as synthesized pesticides.
“When people are buying organic food, they often make the incorrect assumption that there are no pesticides. It’s true that organic production often uses fewer dangerous chemicals, but certain pesticides are allowed.”
I agree with Anna’s information. Thanks Anna.
None of the information floating around the internet covers the transportation of food in relation to health and pesticides and insecticides. I would also like to add that my Uncle, while he was a transport driver coast to coast, was forced by government regulations to spray his load with pesticides and insecticides (instructions included the use of gloves and breathing apparatuses) when crossing boarders or state lines to prevent the spread of unwanted insects and plant diseases. Further proof of this, for me, is that I am very sensitive to pesticides and insecticides and have found that even after washing organically grown fruit & veggies I still am affected. So even if it is grown ‘organically’ it isn’t always free of pesticides and insecticides. Since he told us this I have ignored the ‘organically grown’ labels and just buy the best looking fruit and veggies and wash them well. I still have to cook them to death to be able to eat them. I’ve known for a long time that heat/cooking reduces the ‘cides’.
An additional FYI: my experience has shown canned and frozen foods have less to none of the ‘cides’. It may be because they do not come under the same government regulations. Canned is obviously already cooked which kills bugs and diseases but freezing maybe kills the bugs and diseases, too.
Laura, thank you so much for letting us know that the magic pressure cooker makes this a faster way to achieve safer food. You are the best.
That’s very interesting information about produce in transit being sprayed to meet different states’ different regulatory requirements regarding pests, Sheila, but it makes sense that that could happen. (Some states have unknowingly imported pests in the past that have been industry threatening.)
I had a wake up call about organic produce when a small local farmer whom we know switched from conventional to organic to meet the demand of his Washington, DC farmer’s market customers. (Switching was a massive undertaking for him but it was worth it because of demand and his ability to charge more for his organic produce.) He told us that his farming methods weren’t actually changing, just the chemicals that he used on his crops. So I stopped paying more for organic (after a little research into the fact that the chemicals used in organic agriculture hadn’t even been tested for safety and were probably just as likely to be unsafe as any chemical used in conventional agriculture) and I started making sure I washed my produce well.
And then there is the issue of fraud in organic labeling, especially with regard to imported organic products. The extra money that can be charged for a product labelled “organic” is an incentive for this fraud.
Very enlightening article but I wonder about if the act of pressure cooking the vegetable and meat will get rid of the pesticides what happens to the liquid that is left in the pot especially since I usually use that liquid to flavor other recipes?
Since pesticides are heat-sensitive the theory is that they are “deactivated” and their presence can no longer be detected. However, I do wonder what remains as well!
That’s a great read. Last year, my family and I went to my Nan’s farm. We picked a lot of fresh tomatoes! and when I say a lot, we loaded huge bins as big as the truck parts. Will take note of those tips when using tomatoes and other veggies.
Two big questions I had after reading this article:
1. What PSI and duration are required for these effects? Most produce can only be pressure cooked briefly, with instant release, or it’s mush.
2. This may be validly denature the chemicals that are pesticides (much like cooking protein powder or fats can change them), but we don’t know that this doesn’t make it more harmful and/or simply more easily absorbed by our body, instead of less. I mean, we hope so! :-) But I’d say that’s a question that needs to be studied.
A tiny bit of GSE (grapefruit seed extract) in a big bowl of water to rinse produce in allegedly works very well to cover the ‘other’ element of stuff-bad-for-you, bacteria/fungus/etc. on the outside (even from the hands of other store shoppers and things like that).
Happily, even a small container garden can give many a chance to grow their own, and have total control over the inputs (short of air pollution). | agronomy |
https://annelawton.com/why-gardening-is-important/ | 2024-03-03T15:21:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476396.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303142747-20240303172747-00108.warc.gz | 0.951037 | 1,174 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__207491930 | en | Gardening is important because it offers so many benefits to our physical health, and mental well-being. It’s a simple way to connect with nature and express your creativity while experiencing a sense of achievement. From kids to seniors, everyone loves to garden, and it’s easy to start and maintain a small garden too!
Gardening has become increasingly popular in recent years, and there are many good reasons and options to get started. From common vegetable or herb gardens to fruit trees and flower gardens. If your garden space is limited, container gardening or square-foot gardening is the best way to maximize the limited amount of space that you have. Growing plants in containers is simple and you can involve your family members to help you create your successful garden. So why wait? Get your beautiful garden going today!
Health benefits of gardening
Vegetable gardening is an excellent way to achieve better health for many reasons. You can keep track of what you’re putting into your food because you are growing fresh food from your own backyard garden. There are many health concerns with buying vegetables at the store mainly the use of various chemical fertilizers.
Aside from the possible toxic chemicals that can be associated with mass food production, fresh produce is 50% higher in nutrients because it’s fresher than fruits and vegetables that are shipped long distance to your local grocery store, another bonus to your health!
When you cultivate your own fresh vegetables, you are aware of the growth process, and maintenance as well as when they were harvested; something you don’t know with store-bought products that can be on the shelf for a long time.
And you might find that you are eating more fresh fruits and vegetables because there’s an abundance of them and they are tasty! I absolutely love being able to go out to my garden and pick a salad for lunch. Various types of lettuce are easy to grow, as are tomatoes. What else do you want in your salad? Cucumbers, radishes, carrots? Your garden’s got you covered!
The only thing that is missing is the salad dressing, and you can grow herbs and make your own salad dressing as well. Having a home garden is almost like having a personal chef! I mean, the garden doesn’t cook it for you, but it’s the next best thing.
In addition to eating fresh and healthy produce gardening is a good way to spend time outside in the sun and absorb vitamin d.
Gardening is Economical
Starting a home garden will require some upfront costs and hard work to get set up, all of your hard work will pay off once your garden is thriving. You might even be surprised to see how much you can save on food. Think of the money you spend on your garden as an investment. The outcome will cost you less than buying vegetables at the store, and they taste better.
The cost of vegetables, especially organic vegetables continues t go up, just think of the many vegetables that you can grow in your garden! Gardening gives you a healthier alternative to store-bought or processed foods.
Gardening is good for your physical and mental health
Home gardening has been proven to be therapeutic, provide stress relief, it can reduce symptoms of anxiety, and depression and it can even help to improve your attention span.
For many people, gardening increases physical activity, improves overall health, and provides a sense of accomplishment. If offers peace beauty and tranquility and a greater sense of mental well-being which is perfect for reducing your stress levels.
The social benefits of gardening
If you don’t have the space for any home gardens, you can always join a community garden which is a garden where people come together to grow their own produce. In most cases, each gardener will have a space for their own garden in a larger garden.
Community gardens are a great way to bring people together as they work on their gardens. These gardens have been gaining popularity over the past few years. In addition to growing your own vegetables, you will reap the benefits of socializing with your fellow gardeners.
Environmental benefits of gardening
Plants can positively impact in many ways. From absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to producing nourishment for wildlife. Not only that, but their extensive cover can help nourish the soil and maintain soil health.
In addition, when you grow your own fruits and vegetables, you will contribute to decreasing your carbon footprint from food packaging, refrigeration, and transportation.
Plants also have a huge impact on bees, which are one of the most important animal pollinators in nature and very important for a healthy environment.
Bees visit gardens to collect nectar and pollen as food for themselves. Not only will the garden benefit the bees, but the bees will benefit your garden. Pollination is critical for plants to reproduce and produce seeds.
Pollen is necessary for the growth of fruits, vegetables, and seeds because it contains the plant’s reproductive cells that allow fertilization to occur. If you are a gardener who wants healthy crops, having bees around is a good idea because they will increase fruit and vegetable production by cross-pollinating different varieties. When bees get the nutrients they need, your garden will have more flowers and plants. Not Traveling far,
How to get started
As you can see, there are many reasons to start a vegetable or flower garden. It can be therapeutic, and you will feel so accomplished when you start harvesting your own food.
If you are ready to start your garden, first pick a good spot with lots of sunshine, consider what to plant, but the seeds or plants, clear the ground and start planting! Happy Gardening! | agronomy |
https://buysucculentsonline.hatenablog.com/entry/2020/08/02/144604 | 2023-01-29T12:10:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499713.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20230129112153-20230129142153-00444.warc.gz | 0.937114 | 1,185 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__111655556 | en | Water containers when the highest 2 inches of soil are barely moist. You can stick your finger into the soil to determine how dry the soil is. Some cool-season planting consists of beet, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, lettuce, onion, pea, potato, radish, spinach and turnip. However, it’s not really easy to plant flower or vegetable gardens within the Southern Arizona desert without some steering from the experts. If you've weed points, ailments, or nematodes in your soil, contemplate solarizing it. Solarizing the soil takes benefit of the sun’s heat to kill the weed seeds, ailments, or nematodes lurking in the soil. Vegetables require a consistent supply of water to perform their finest. Inconsistent moisture causes a lot of problems, similar to blossom drop, poor root growth, leaf curling, insect issues, and rot. The best way to make sure your crops at all times have a consistent supply of water is to use a self-watering planter. Filling the reservoir every few days is all that's required. Even in city areas, container gardening is a way to keep away from sharing the harvest with deer, rabbits, and woodchucks. When the summer season warmth comes again, I re-connect it with new zip ties. Some crops really develop better when grown near a suitable companion.
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Growoya to my backyard and containers, and I’ve been pleasantly surprised at the outcomes. Ollas are a form of plant irrigation that provide water slowly on the roots as the water seeps out the terra cotta pot that is buried underground. (tomatoes, squash, and so on.) somewhat than running your irrigation system an additional time or watering by hand . Want more concepts for creating shade in your summer time backyard? At the tip of the season I take away the zip ties, roll the shade fabric up, and retailer it away. A potting mix also should have elements that help it retain moisture. This is where organic supplies—often peat moss, sphagnum moss, or coir—come in. They cling to some of the water that the aggregates are helping to drain. | agronomy |
http://starkhollowfarm.blogspot.com/2010/06/ | 2017-05-22T15:40:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463605188.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20170522151715-20170522171715-00324.warc.gz | 0.963098 | 235 | CC-MAIN-2017-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-22__0__75150484 | en | My friend Jude took this photo of two of our Plymouth Barred Rock chickens...I couldn't resist...
Thursday, June 3, 2010
The Icelandic sheep, Tamworth pigs and layer hens of Stark Hollow Farm have moved to their summer home at HOWL - Vermont Women's Land Trust in Huntington, Vt. The grass was already hip high by the time the animals landed over the Memorial day weekend. The critters are so happy to be there. There are 24 sheep, 4 pigs and 9 chickens right now with a few more layers on the way. We are working with HOWL on stewardship of the land to help bring back the fallow pastures. This year we hope to have the sheep graze out the labyrinth so that it may once again be enjoyed by HOWL caretakers and visitors alike.
Ain't she just a farmer now! Our new (well, really used) Ford F150 was a real asset as we moved all the animals from Starksboro onto summer pasture at HOWL. Oakley loves the bench seat. It's got a hitch for the trailer and everything...every farm has gotta have a truck! | agronomy |
http://folklore.usc.edu/ohanami-celebration-of-spring/ | 2023-09-25T07:22:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506686.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925051501-20230925081501-00062.warc.gz | 0.963254 | 165 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__37915491 | en | Ohanami is a fun event to celebrate the spring. People go out, eat and drink while watching cherry blossom.
Cherry blossom blooms only in spring for a week, so a lot of people go out to parks or mountains to celebrate the spring coming. By doing so, Japanese people fully realize the change of seasons and they start ready for summer. Traditionally, this celebration includes the hope for the seeds growing successfully, and thank for the god. When they eat, they also thank for the food came from last year’s cropping season, so this is the celebration of past, future, and present.
Also, on that day of celebration, it is traditional to eat a rice cake folded by the leaf of cherry blossom. Rice represents the good result of harvest last year. | agronomy |
https://aypoupen.com/over-3-million-flowers-to-be-planted-in-yerevan-in-2015/ | 2022-07-06T16:25:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104675818.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20220706151618-20220706181618-00419.warc.gz | 0.9381 | 166 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__283557541 | en | YEREVAN, More than three million flowers will be planted in Yerevan in 2015 as part of a project to increase green areas of the capital city, the municipality reported.
Some 1.2 million flower seedlings will be brought from Holland. Flower seedlings are being grown also by several city-owned greenhouses.
[ad id=”1838″]Currently some 250,000 flower seedlings are ready for planting. Overall, the flowers will be planted on an area of 7.5 hectares.
“Last year about 500 thousand tulips were planted in Yerevan. This year their number will reach 750 thousand, including 500 thousand to be brought from Holland,” Avet Martirosyan, head of the Nature Conservation Department of the Yerevan Municipality said. | agronomy |
http://newsstroi.ru/changes-in-the-production-practices-of-ari-people-southwest-ethiopia/ | 2020-10-24T06:46:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107882102.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20201024051926-20201024081926-00286.warc.gz | 0.916361 | 325 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__65435580 | en | Для скачивания материала заполните поле ниже и нажмите скачать.
Автор: Tatek Kebede
Издательство: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Описание: The Ari sedentary agriculturalists of tropical Africa are found in the present day Ethiopia in the Omo valley in and surrounding Jinka town. For so long their livelihood has been reliant on subsistence agriculture. In recent years, however, their production practices have shown significant changes in the kinds of crops cultivated and actual motivation behind production across the three altitudes of lowland, midland and highland all enclosed in a single district of Debub Ari. In his book, the author attempted to reveal the reasons behind the changes in their production practices from the formerly cereal dominated to a mixture of both cereal and cash crops. In so doing, the book explored the cultural, genetic and agronomic aspects of “crops in exodus” as they “migrate” from one agro ecology to the other across the three altitudes. And hence, the “migration” of crops from their former habitats in the lowlands to midland and then highland places is expressed by the author as “mounting”... | agronomy |
https://lapinedaplatja.info/en/item/vinyes-terrer/ | 2023-11-30T20:53:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100232.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130193829-20231130223829-00749.warc.gz | 0.922791 | 286 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__111462329 | en | Sitting on seven hectares of land, the Vinyes del Terrer estate is an idyllic picture postcard of a typical Mediterranean farm, surrounded by fields of olive, orange and carob trees.
With the first planting of garnatxa and cabernet sauvignon vines in 1989, their passion was ignited for the viniculture world, although it would not be until 2003 when Vinyes del Terrer produced its first bottles of Terrer d’Aubert (75% cabernet sauvignon and 25% garnatxa tinta).
Over the course of time, the family run winery has also decided on two new varieties: Nus del Terrer (85% garnatxa tinta and 15% cabernet sauvignon) and Blanc del Terrer (100% macabeu).
Their vineyards are barely 20 metres above sea level, which provides them with a stable climate with average temperatures of 15ºC throughout the year. The conditions are further enhanced for grape crops by the distinctive soil structure, which allows for good draining due to the yellowish fossil-bearing calcareous rock.
The entire production process is done by hand to ensure that the wines embody the personality of the estates and, via the private visits they offer, you can discover them firsthand and even do tastings in one of the different packages they offer. | agronomy |
https://www.mibiz.com/sections/food-agribusiness/farmers-navigate-shifting-supply-and-demand-equation | 2023-05-29T05:27:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644683.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20230529042138-20230529072138-00384.warc.gz | 0.972103 | 1,503 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__38565743 | en | Jeff VanderWerff is one of the rare professionals whose day-to-day operations have remained virtually unchanged throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
VanderWerff and his brother operate a 50-acre fruit orchard in Sparta. He also works with his father and uncle on a several-thousand-acre cash grain operation.
“COVID or not, we still have to put a crop in the ground,” said VanderWerff, founder of Gold Coast Sales LLC.
Life on the farm might be business as usual, but the greater agricultural ecosystem VanderWerff’s farm feeds into has undergone a major shift to meet the morphing food demands brought on by the pandemic.
Adjusting to the new normal of the pandemic is just one of the many dynamics that has emerged in Michigan’s agriculture economy,
Shift in demand
The pandemic’s biggest effect on the food industry is drastically shifting consumer demands. A drop in demand from institutional clients — such as schools and restaurants — and surging demand from retail clients changed the way food is supplied.
During this adjustment, consumers have encountered empty shelves at grocery stores, but it was not because supply was insufficient.
“The point I kept trying to make to people all spring was there was never a shortage of food — there was a shortage of food in the way that you wanted to consume it,” VanderWerff said. “I had to remind people that when you go to the store and buy eggs, you buy them a dozen at a time. When iHop buys eggs, they buy them by the case of 144 eggs. If you wanted to buy 144 eggs at a time, there were more cases than you could shake a stick at, but you weren’t going to buy them that way.”
This has left the food system balancing between temporary or permanent changes to the ways in which they package and deliver food while farmers continue to chug out their usual supply.
“We as growers are looking at the processors saying, ‘Hey, we need to change the model here — this is how people want to get our product,’” VanderWerff said. “But you have to view it from the processors’ perspective, too. … Do I want to spend $10 million re-tooling my line for a situation that might only last a couple months?”
Even through the murkiness of the pandemic, Michigan State University’s Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics recently released a report called “Envisioning the Future for Michigan’s Agricultural Economy.”
In the report, 10 different agricultural economists responded to a series survey of questions to highlight emerging issues and trends in the industry.
MSU Assistant Professor Trey Malone, who helped prepare the final report, admitted that “any crystal ball will be flawed.” But immediate effects of the pandemic show significant losses in output, which were primarily offset by federal financial relief.
“We found that the losses in total output have been substantial but record amounts of agricultural support from federal dollars has buoyed and supported much of the industry, especially on the row crop side,” he said.
Malone said those losses were tied to the huge blow to restaurant sales and other institutional buyers. However, the MSU report highlights plenty of reasons for optimism among industry members.
Rising global population and income, farms adopting more advanced technology, access to alternative markets, and the uniqueness of Michigan’s agricultural resources were four positive trends the economists identified that create growth opportunities.
Michigan’s diverse agricultural output has been put on full display. Most agricultural economists agree that the pandemic has made many consumers much more food conscious, which gives farms and food businesses the chance to tell their stories and speak to a captivated audience that is looking for safe, sustainably produced, family-farmed Michigan products.
“Trying to create these opportunities for consumers to engage with your agribusiness is something I’ve been sounding the marching orders on for quite some time,” Malone said. “I think everybody out there right now wants to know what’s going on at farms — people are asking questions they may have never asked before. The industry itself has this opportunity to show people where their food comes from and how hard it is for someone to grow their own food.”
This phenomena has been seen in the fact that U-Pick farms and businesses saw a major increase in sales, according to Malone, and hope to continue the momentum as they enter the Christmas tree season.
That said, the industry will have to reckon with a variety of issues that threaten its vitality.
The MSU report identified declining profitability for small and medium sized farms as one key trend that could dog the industry. Michigan’s food industry is seeing consolidation as small and medium sized farms find it increasingly difficult to sustain themselves.
Also, an increase in regulations involving the environment, food safety and labor top the list of negative trends, in addition to such hindrances as climate change and trade conflicts.
Workforce shortages have also seemed to perpetually plague the industry, and the problem worsened with the pandemic.
“We saw a major workforce challenge in the food processing areas and some meat processing industries,” said Ernie Birchmeier, livestock and dairy specialist at the Michigan Farm Bureau.
“(Nationwide) there were times when about 50 percent of our core processing capacity was shut down and you had about 35 to 40 percent of the beef processing capacity shut down,” he said.
“When you have a break in the chain, which we had, that has an impact,” he added. “Food processing labor was a challenge. We also had a challenge in our fruit and vegetable area because a lot of that is a hand harvested crop. There were some challenges with some (government-mandated safety) orders put in place with how many people could work where.”
A big part of the industry’s rebound can be attributed to the demand for corn, soybeans and other products from around the world. For instance, China has seen an epidemic of African swine fever, which has greatly affected its swine population. The country is in great need of corn and soybeans to restore that population, which is driving up commodity prices there.
That’s why Birchmeier advised farmers to watch for traditional marketing opportunities while still trying to seize on new, local opportunities.
Still, Birchmeier could not discount the fact that the consistency of farmers like VanderWerff is what has ultimately kept the industry marching forward through this uncertain time.
“The consistent part about all of this is that our farmers are still farming and are able to do so everyday,” Birchmeier said.
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https://www.roosteragrealty.com/ | 2018-07-21T18:46:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676592654.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20180721184238-20180721204238-00122.warc.gz | 0.934906 | 313 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__159565458 | en | Real Estate, Farm Management, Federal Crop Insurance & Farm Land Appraisals
Rooster Ag Realty’s Brokerage specializes in land sales and 1031 trade acquisitions of farmland and transitional land from farm to development properties. Our extensive background in land sales, crop production, farm management, federal crop insurance, farm appraisals, return on investment, all tied in with our extensive network, separates us from other real estate companies in our field, making Rooster Ag’ the go to firm for farm assets. Whether you are looking to buy or sell, our team, along with Joe’s leadership and over 37 years of experience in the Retail Ag’ Industry, makes it our business to help you sell your property and or identify your next farm asset investment.
We supply Federal Crop Insurance and private products including Wind and Hail Insurance on agricultural land throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. Our main goals are to provide our clients with the best protection, advice and tools necessary to improve the balance and integrity of their farms and maintain continued growth.
We currently manage farm assets for a substantial list of investors, banks and large family estates throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. We offer a variety of management options to fit our client’s specific needs with complete flexibility coupled with providing superior results for all.
Our experienced Farm Certified Appraiser and Ag’ based team designs farmland and estate appraisals that are timely, easy to read, and prepared with the highest quality and feel to match the importance of the value of your farm Assets. | agronomy |
https://fachstelle-gentechnik-umwelt.de/en/project-description-2020-2022-a/ | 2024-04-14T08:53:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816875.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414064633-20240414094633-00622.warc.gz | 0.902972 | 444 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__89017724 | en | The discovery and application of the transformation technique CRISPR/Cas represented a technical breakthrough for biotechnology. At the same time, the expansion of automation in laboratories, a growing amount of sequence information and easier genome synthesis is leading to the development of qualitatively new genetically modified organisms. New methods and approaches bring new challenges for evaluation concepts if the developed products are to be approved for the market and released into the environment. Part of the Project Genetic Engineering and the Environment (Fachstelle Gentechnik und Umwelt, FGU) is dedicated to horizon scanning new developments in biotechnology, i.e. the search and evaluation of relevant published literature. This enables the identification and analysis of early signs of potential environmental impact resulting from new technical developments and their application in genetic engineering/biotechnology, while taking the precautionary principle into consideration. The FGU also screens social and political discourse and evaluation categories for genome editing techniques as well as synthetic biology in and beyond Europe, which it then compares.
On the one hand, findings from the horizon scanning process serve to provide authorities and scientists with substantiated information and, on the other hand, to make this information available to civil society as well as for public and political discourse in a way that is appropriate for the respective target group.
A project-associated working group (PAG) advises the FGU on its work. It includes civil society and environmental organizations concerned with the consequences of genetic engineering and biotechnology in agricultural systems, seed and food production, environmental and nature conservation. It further includes environmental and genetic engineering scientists. The PAG provides the FGU with input. The FGU carries out the scientific investigation of the issues. The publication of the findings in scientific journals with peer review is planned.
Coordination of the project by Testbiotech e.V., Institute for independent impact assessment of biotechnology
The project is funded by the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) from the UFOPLAN of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, grant number 3519840300
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FGU findings from 2017-2020 can be found in the archive | agronomy |
http://www.stoneyridgefarm.com/ | 2013-05-26T03:15:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368706578727/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516121618-00039-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.88971 | 70 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__148194865 | en | Quality Family Fun!
Located in the middle of the beautiful Nooksack River Valley of Whatcom County, Stoney Ridge Farm provides wholesome family entertainment, fresh on farm produce and Christmas trees.
Stoney Ridge Farm is closed for the season.
Thanks for stopping by.
We hope to see you back for the Fall 2013 season! | agronomy |
https://johnshatcher.com/personal-information/avocations/farming/ | 2024-02-21T11:41:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473472.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221102433-20240221132433-00422.warc.gz | 0.984667 | 1,067 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__17810965 | en | Among my most vivid childhood dreams of what I might in the future want to do or become, one vision—inherited mostly from my paternal grandfather and great grandfather—was to have a farm. It was not to be grandiose, nothing like being part of what was then largely unknown as the future “agribusiness.” I wanted something sufficiently productive to provide for me and mine, with crops, gardens, a few cattle, perhaps a horse or two, and the usual chickens, ducks, and dogs.
From my earliest days, I loved more than anything else spending days in the woods. In my mind, I would gladly have lived in the woods. The one requirement my father had when finding us a house in our move from Greensboro, North Carolina, to Atlanta, Georgia, was that there had to be nearby woods. And he came through—there were woods behind us and less than a block away, woods galore, with creeks, cliffs, tall oaks for climbing, and smaller trees for riding down.
But the visits in my childhood and youth to Uncle Claiborne and Aunt Cynthia’s farm in Franklin, Tennessee, are still quite accessible in the storehouse of my most favorite recollections. I would try to help him milk the cows, and then ride with him to the local freezer locker where the milk of local farmers was stored. I would help him hoe his large garden where he raised the best tomatoes, corn, and okra I have ever tasted in my life.
It was a small farm, only twenty acres or so, and even then it was not sufficient to provide for their four children and put them through college. Aunt Cynthia taught Latin across the road at BGA (Battle Ground Academy) to make up the difference. But Uncle Claiborne and I were close, though he rarely said much. He was big, about 6’5,” and he would sometimes recall having played lineman for the University of Tennessee back in the day when the Tennessee and Vanderbilt game was a serious contention, and when the Hatcher boys were a force to be reckoned with.
But it was his hands that said as much as his words. They were large and thick, more like hams than hands. And his smile, when it came, would light up a room, and he did not laugh so much as he would chuckle or humph. I remember when I was at Vanderbilt, I travelled the twenty miles down the road to sit with him in the kitchen listening to the University of Mississippi play LSU during what is cited in Wikipedia as the famous Halloween run of Heisman Trophy winner Billy Cannon. That was in the fall of 1959, and while Uncle Claiborne rooted for the Ole Miss rebels, I was pleased that the LSU tigers had won the day.
Well, after college, and more college, and getting a job teaching, and then more college, and then getting a professorship, farming was neither an option nor much on my mind until January of 2004 when, after looking for a house big enough for my family, my dog, and my mother-in-law, my wife Lucia discover in her persistent search a dream-come-true house—an old ranch home on thirteen acres, but surrounded by six hundred acres of pasture land filled with cattle. And since my son James wanted more than anything to raise chickens, one our first endeavors was to build a first-class chicken coop, which stands to this day after having withstood five hurricanes.
And then came fences and more coops, and cattle, and a superb vegetable garden tended daily by my wife.
I helped with the small tractor (a Kubota B8200) we inherited from the previous owner, and then I purchased a larger Kubota 3130 with all the attachments necessary—a tiller for the garden, a box blade to smooth out the rougher terrain, a bush hog for trimming the pasture, a front loader for moving the dirt around, and front forks to lift the limbs from trees I rimmed with my prized chain saw.
A few years later when we no longer had the time to keep up the garden, we planted an orchard with fig trees, plum trees, apple trees, peach trees, orange trees, and two olive trees. Over time, they ended up requiring about as much work as the garden, and then a big freeze one winter killed off just about everything. They all ended up making a really beautiful fire.
Now, a few years later, after my having had both hips and both knees replaced, we have decided that all the animals could find a haven elsewhere, and we turned to growing hay. No more fences to keep mending. No more cows to watch over. No donkey or horse to feed or tend. Just nice, pleasant pasture, and once a year in the fall, a nearby neighbor in the business of selling hay, brings his equipment over to make rolls of hay, about a hundred or so. And that’s fine with me. Stated the way Clint Eastwood might say it, “Farming is a nice thing to imagine, but it’s damn hard work when you actually do it.” | agronomy |
http://www.bhuvidhifarms.com/why-us.html | 2019-10-16T02:21:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986661296.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20191016014439-20191016041939-00300.warc.gz | 0.926414 | 486 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__1016928 | en | Bhu-Vidhi Farms is a backward integrated organization with vegetables production facilities married to logistics of delivering the fresh produce every day at your door step. Right from selection of seeds and field preparation to defining the delivery routes all activities are planned meticulously such that best in class quality of PRODUCT and SERVICES is ensured for our esteemed members.
Natural Freshness : Delivered within 6 hours of Plucking*
Bhu-Vidhi Farms is proud to present the logistics that keep the freshness of the the vegetables throughout the journey from our farms to your kitchen. Keeping natural flavour, aroma and nutients intact as you would like to have them for you and your family. We deliver within 6 hours of plucking from our farm.
WE DELIVER EVERY DAY AND WE DELIVER FRESH EVERY DAY......
Fresh Water Vegetables : Grown and Washed in Fresh Water
Numerous studies has been conducted to show the ill effect of Vegetables grown and washed in the highly polluted water from river (read Yamuna) in and around NCR, yet nothing deters the vegetable vendors in Delhi from washing and growing vegetables using water with toxic Cancer Causing heavy metals like Lead, Cadmium etc.
At Bhu Vidhi Farms we use fresh water for growing and washing vegetables to produce quality vegetables. This helps us in ensuring the Healthy and Nutritious Vegetables for you and Family.
At Bhu-Vidhi Farms we allow the plants to grow at their natural pace to preserve and conserve the nutrients in natural fashion. We do not accelerate the plant growth to profit from early ripening and let them grow in natural cycles.
We take care of our plants by using the Vidhis (Process) that suits the Bhu (Earth) and deliver it fresh directly from our farms So the natural colour and texture of the produce is preserved, We have naturally beautiful product (Being Fresh) that needs not artificial colouring.
Grow Natural : No Hormone boosters
Team of scientists and professors drives agricultural aspects of Bhu-Vidhi farms. Right from the selection of seeds to preparation of land everything is taken care in scientific yet Eco friendly fashion.
Right Combination of quality seeds and agriculture process forms the foundation of our committment to deliver the quality products while maintaining the quantity of produce, thus eliminating the need and desire for unethical practices like Hormone Boosters. | agronomy |
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The June Garden Guide includes updates from me in the subtropical region, as well as lots of information from writers in cool temperate and mediterranean climate zones.
If you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend checking out PIP Magazine. It's is the wonderful new Australian permaculture and sustainable living magazine. Issue 5 is currently out.
I am busy writing for the next issue. I contribute the Round the World segment and often an article too.
This is what my June garden guide segment looks like: | agronomy |
https://blog.the-ironworks.co.uk/exemplary-strategies-for-growing-a-natural-garden/ | 2020-10-24T19:44:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107884755.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20201024194049-20201024224049-00347.warc.gz | 0.9441 | 1,306 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__100140832 | en | Exemplary Strategies For Growing a Natural Garden
Ah, organic gardening. There are so many ways to define it because it does not indicate exactly the same to everybody. There are also so many ways that somebody can grow these gardens. With so many techniques to develop them, you are probably wondering where you can begin. Try you start with the hints below.
Make sure that you have earthworms in your soil. Earthworms are all essential to good organic gardening, even because they aerate the soil. Also, the by-products of earthworm digestion are actually terrific plant food. Earthworms encourage soil bacteria which supply essential nutrients to your plants while still competing with harmful insect pests, reducing the demand for chemical pesticides and fertilizers.
If you’re growing plants inside of your house, you need to maintain the thermostat set to 65 to 75 degrees throughout the afternoon. Indoor plants grow best at these warm temperatures. If this is just a bit too hot for the property, grow your plants under a heat lamp.
Fertilize your soil with organic compost. Organic gardeners tend to fertilize their dirt twice in 1 season: once prior to planting, and on the other hand in the middle of an expansion cycle. The best compost to use can be the organic mulch, since it releases nutrients slowly unlike compound fertilizers, which then release nutrients in 1 go and then lose their effect.
If you’ve got low-growing weeds, for example as lamium or chickweed, utilize a speedy technique to eliminate them. If your weeds have grown into a mat, then you should make use of a sharp spade to slice underneath the weeds. Once the weeds have been cut, you should turn them over which will irritate the leaves. The leaves will rust and nourish your own soil.
Variety makes for a better mulch pile. large garden sculptures With a huge variety of substances in your compost pile, you are providing a superior pH balance, more nutrition and parasitic organisms. Shred stuff when potential, as smaller particles much faster, but having a few larger materials within helps to increase the aeration. For the best results, don’t add any more materials after the masonry process has begun.
To conserve water and protect your plants, use a soaker hose instead of a sprinkler. A soaker hose is actually a hose using small holes which is located at the bottom of your plants and bottled water right to your ground. This deters evaporation and prevents water from touching the foliage, and that may lead to disease and disease.
Even though there are lots of organic weedkillers which can be found on the current market, it is frequently most useful and a real money saver to pull weeds yourself. If you keep up with it regularly, it is possible to readily pull weeds until their origins have been created. Wear gloves and make sure you pull out both the foliage and roots.
If you so choose to organic garden your own trees, flowers, and shrubs, it’s extremely crucial that you surround them together with at least 2 to 3 inches of organic material. This will give your plants with the organic nutrients that they require. As rain drops, it is going to discharge the nourishment to your plants.
Whenever you’re ready to mulch, select an organic mulch. Cocoa hulls or weed-free straw are excellent examples. The compost will gradually decompose and add rich, organic nutrients into your ground. Only add a few inches to your own garden annually and also you will see the longterm advantages.
If organic gardening is something which you are interested in, then make sure to do your own research. There are many tools out there on the net and on the internet. Discover what you want to begin in your organic gardening ventures. It could be fun and rewarding in the long run.
Organically grown herbs and greens are the great alpha plants for gardeners who have an interest in spices and cooking. Most spices and herbs require no more than the bare minimum of maintenance and require almost no preparation for use in cooking and seasoning. Herbs are fragrant, flavorful, and perfect for window or landscaping gardening.
Get to know the neighborhood weather patterns on your geographical region. Whenever you realize your climate and the way it influences the increase of one’s lawn, you can predict how your garden will increase. It is possible to make your garden more productive by tracking local weather forecasts and planning your gardening activities accordingly.
A excellent method to conserve commitment on your garden is to put mulch directly in to the paths of your beds. Using this method, you may get rid of the requirement to have to drag and load wheelbarrows saturated in compost. You may finally have additional time to do anything else on your garden.
Carefully decide which plants that you need to develop until you plant your own garden. Some flowers and veggies require specific types of soil, a certain moisture level, and direct or indirect sun exposure. As an example, if you are considering planting roses in your garden, be sure to check on which they are going to succeed in your particular environment. Make sure you pick the varieties that may work in your environment.
There are always a whole lot of unique plants you could grow within an organic garden. Acid-loving plants tend to love mulch. Mulch these acidloving plants with pine needle-based mulch around September or October. When the needles decompose, they residue the natural acids inside them into that dirt.
Make certain that you take special care of plants that you recently planted in your organic garden. There ought to be no visible bare soil around any plants that are new. Always be careful to cover them with a layer of some type of compost or any coarse or loose organic material.
Use mulch to defend the plants into your garden. Plants have to be shielded in order that they are able to grow, given that it is not possible for them to protect themselves that well. A few protections that compost provides protecting protecting your plants’ roots from the heat of their sun and protecting the fragile plant crown throughout winter.
Yes, even organic gardening is a significant topic. What one finds of use, the other might not. This also boils down to exactly what you can and cannot grow in an organic garden. The hints below must have given you some suggestions for what best to begin . | agronomy |
https://www.naturallyethical.co.uk/product-page/play-press-pop-out-play-set-farm | 2024-02-20T22:12:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473347.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20240220211055-20240221001055-00284.warc.gz | 0.881192 | 100 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__72195749 | en | Playpress Pop Out Play Set - Farm
An 81 piece 3D Farm pop out play set from Playpress.
Made from sustainable materials and completely plastic free this farm set features 8 farm animals, 2 farmers, a vegetable patch and chicken coop. Children can have fun moving the animals into the barn, collecting an egg from the coop and tending to the vegetable patch. Great for imaginative play and development of fine motor skills.
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https://robyns-gardening-services.co.uk/portfolio/really-fun-re-turfing-project/ | 2022-08-13T06:52:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571909.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813051311-20220813081311-00554.warc.gz | 0.982904 | 101 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__14540590 | en | Really fun re-turfing project we took on in North London recently. First we dismantled and disposed of the old shed in the garden before lifting and removing the old turf. We then prepared the ground for the new turf by adding topsoil and nutrients to give it a good start and encourage rapid rooting. Sharp sand was also added to aid with drainage. We then watered the turf immediately which is especially important in such hot weather as we have been lucky to experience in the UK the past few weeks. | agronomy |
https://www.pacmoore.com/blog/what-is-crispr-and-what-can-it-do/ | 2019-12-10T18:37:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575540528490.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20191210180555-20191210204555-00432.warc.gz | 0.927251 | 656 | CC-MAIN-2019-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__138855935 | en | We’ve come a long way in our ability to leverage science for better food products. In just a few generations, we’ve gone from selective breeding to rewriting genetic codes. CRISPR gene editing is the newest — and perhaps most promising — way that we can strengthen and protect the global food supply. What exactly is CRISPR, and how is it different from other means of food enhancement? Learn more about the benefits of CRISPR design below.
What Is CRISPR?
CRISPR is shorthand for a new type of gene editing. It stands for Clustered Regularly Interspaced Palindromic Repeats. It’s a mouthful, but it’s actually a cleaner and more advanced way to slowly change the characteristics of food products. In short, CRISPR uses microorganisms such as bacteria to target specific genes in order to edit or replace them. Those bacteria are naturally guided via RNA to very specific genes. You’ll also run into the CRISPR-Cas9 system, which is more or less the vehicle by which CRISPR can be done.
It’s a far more advanced means of editing genes, and it can be done much more cheaply than other methods. Which brings us to the next question…
How Is CRISPR Different Than GMO?
Much of this answer has to do with process. Whereas traditional GMO techniques have used viruses to hunt down and replace DNA, CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing uses precision to carve up genes on a tiny scale. In other words, it’s like a tune-up compared to a demolition. Moreover, previous methods didn’t always work. Counting on a virus to get the job done is risky, as it might never make it to where you need to be, or the end result might be a far cry from what you were trying to accomplish.
What Are the Benefits of CRISPR Gene Editing?
CRISPR is primarily recognized for its use as a comprehensive gene editor, but that’s just one piece. CRISPR applications are pretty expansive.
CRISPR can be used to diagnose diseases in humans, animals and plants alike. For our purposes, CRISPR can help growers identify potentially devastating diseases before they get out of hand. Similarly, the CRISPR method can help farmers get ahead of fungi right when they first appear.
Finally, CRISPR is a safer way to keep the right balance. For example, antibiotics used in livestock not only run the risk of creating superbugs, but they alter the delicate microbiome — which depends on a variety of “good” bacteria. CRISPR can target a specific bacterium, allowing you to home in on whatever is causing problems.
Where Does PacMoore Stand on CRISPR Technology?
As far as food manufacturers go, PacMoore embraces promising technologies and techniques. We view CRISPR as one of the most promising gene editing methods to date. We work closely with our customers to identify their unique food manufacturing needs and understand what new technologies they are embracing. To learn more about CRISPR and what we can do for you, contact PacMoore today. | agronomy |
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Tasting Notes: Brown sugar, semi-sweet chocolate, pecan and praline. This coffee is smooth and sweet! Makes excellent espresso!
This particular coffee comes from three groups in the lesser known coffee producing region in the department of San Marcos, which is actually home to two impressive volcanoes (Tajumulco and Tacaná) boosting the highest elevations in all of Central America. Each of these community associations (Plan Villa Nueva, Media Cuesta, and Aprocafé Acdi) focus attention on training producers on best organic practices to manage their farms. In addition to making their own organic fertilizer, producers use their own micro-mills to process harvested cherries, which includes hand sorting, depulping, fermenting, washing and drying the coffee to 11 percent moisture. At this stage, Manos Campesinas steps in with transportation, warehousing and cupping analysis to establish a traceable community blend with a vibrant regional profile ensuring greater producer earnings.
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https://ash.org.uk/media-and-news/big-tobaccos-big-environmental-impact/ | 2022-07-07T05:22:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104683683.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20220707033101-20220707063101-00065.warc.gz | 0.934514 | 606 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__105748516 | en | Big Tobacco’s Big Environmental Impact
When we think about cigarettes and pollution, images of cigarette butts and discarded ugly coloured packaging immediately spring to mind. But the environmental footprint left by tobacco stretches across its entire supply chain, and therefore the globe.
In fact, the most resource intensive and environmentally damaging stages of tobacco production are the cultivation and curing stages, which overwhelmingly occur in lower and middle income countries.
The growth of tobacco causes deep and irreparable damage through deforestation, water consumption and the use of pesticides. For example, Malawi is reliant on tobacco for over 60% of its foreign earnings and since the 1970s has seen over 40% of its forest eradicated to make way for tobacco farms and to fuel the curing process of harvested leaves. This deforestation is devastating for local wildlife and ecosystems, but also contributes to climate change, soil erosion, reduced soil fertility and disrupted water cycles.
Not only does this do irreparable damage to the planet, it seriously damages the communities that depend on this crop, threatening sustainable development. Tobacco takes up valuable land for arable crops, which, in a world with an ever-growing population facing huge pressures on natural resources, is something we can ill afford.
So, Imperial Brand’s sustainability strategy, set out in the annual report for today’s AGM, begs the question who exactly is Imperial ‘enabling growth and creating value’ for?
With this is mind, it is no wonder that Imperial choose to focus their ‘sustainability concerns’ solely on the remainder of the supply chain. After cultivation and curing, as we progress through the manufacturing, packing and shipping stages, further demands are placed on fuel, which depletes fossil fuel reserves and releases carcinogenic emissions and greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere. Whilst this is extremely bad for the environment, it is merely the cherry on top of the very polluted cake, accounting for only around 20% of tobacco’s contribution to climate change.
All this is set out in The World Health Organisation’s Framework Convention for Tobacco Control’s latest report (2018) which concludes that “The environmental damage that tobacco causes, on top of its negative health, social and economic impacts, makes it incompatible with the global development agenda”.
Enabling growth and creating value for select stakeholders, shouldn’t, quite literally, cost the earth.
As well as this, individual smokers and tobacco users have a right to be aware of the impact these products are having. A typical smoker will unknowingly contribute 10 times more fossil fuel depletion and 4 times more to climate change then the average sugar consumer.
Tobacco products aren’t just a threat to your health, they are deeply unethical products that threaten the environment and trap those most in need in cycles of inequality. As we face ever more critical decisions about how to preserve our planet and sustain our future, this hugely damaging industry needs to face up to its inconvenient truths. | agronomy |
https://pumflo.best/husky-cherry-red-tomato-care.html | 2024-04-21T05:11:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817729.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421040323-20240421070323-00606.warc.gz | 0.884807 | 1,430 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__187121980 | en | Husky Red Cherry Tomato (2 Pack) Cherry tomato plant, Cherry red
Watering. Husky Cherry Red Tomato plants require consistent moisture, especially during the fruiting stage. Aim for 1-2 inches of water per week, either through rainfall or supplemental watering. Water deeply and evenly at the base of the plant to encourage deep root growth and prevent evaporation.
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Husky Cherry Red Tomato is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates. 🌎 Native Region.
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To care for a Husky Cherry Red Tomato plant, provide it with full sunlight and well-draining soil. Water the plant regularly, allowing the top inch of soil to dry between waterings. Mulching around the base of the plant will help conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Prune the plant to remove any suckers and promote better air circulation.
Stepbystep Husky Cherry Red Tomato Pruning Secrets
When choosing the perfect location for your husky cherry red tomatoes, it's crucial to consider their sunlight requirements. These tomatoes thrive in full sun, which means they need at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. Look for a spot in your garden that receives the most sunlight throughout the day.
How To Grow Husky Cherry Red Tomatoes
Tomato 'Husky Cherry Red' (Lycopersicon esculentum) Care Guide. Select a sunny site, away from trees and close to a water source if possible. Prepare the garden by breaking up the existing soil (use a hoe, spade, or power tiller) to a depth of 12-16" (30-40cm). Add organic matter such as manure, peat moss or garden compost until the soil.
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The husky red cherry tomato has a sturdy plant with unusual potato-like leaf foliage. The fruit are quite large for their type and continue to produce throughout the season. Husky Red tomatoes have a good eating quality. They can be staked, caged or grown in containers and requires little to any pruning.
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Use a garden fork or tiller to loosen the soil to a depth of about 12 inches. Mix in organic matter, such as compost or well-rotted manure, to improve soil structure and fertility. Planting the seeds or seedlings: Husky Cherry Red tomatoes can be grown from seeds or seedlings.
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In conclusion, Husky Cherry Red tomato plants require a minimum of 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day to thrive and produce a fruitful harvest. Sunlight is essential for photosynthesis, chlorophyll production, and overall plant health. When selecting a location for your tomato plants, choose a spot that receives full sun exposure and.
Husky Cherry Red Tomato Plant Care A Gardener's Guide
The Husky Cherry Red Tomato is a popular variety of tomatoes known for its sweet taste and high yield. The fruit is round and red and typically weighs between four and six ounces. The plant is vigorous and resistant to diseases and can be grown in various climates. Husky Cherry Red Tomatoes are typically harvested between 80 and 85 days after.
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Tomato 'Husky Red' (Lycopersicon esculentum) Care Guide. Select a sunny site, away from trees and close to a water source if possible. Prepare the garden by breaking up the existing soil (use a hoe, spade, or power tiller) to a depth of 12-16" (30-40cm). Add organic matter such as manure, peat moss or garden compost until the soil is.
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Husky red hybrid tomato is a compact upright tomato, red in color, with dark green leaves. It germinates within 8-14 days and matures after 78 days. It's advisable to sow your seed indoors, 0.5 inches into the soil. The soil temperature should be 50-75F, while the ideal growing temperature should be 60-65F.
Husky Cherry Red Tomato Proficient Garden
This super sweet cherry tomato is a best seller because of its flavor, productivity, and good looks. If you like to snack on cherry tomatoes, this is a great choice. One of the popular "Husky" series developed especially for home gardens, the plant is stout, dark green and really pretty; it's one of the prettiest tomato plants that we grow.
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Here are some tips on how to best take care of your husky cherry red tomatoes: - water deeply and regularly, especially during hot summer months. - provide support for the vines as they grow - tomato cages or stakes work well. - pinch off any suckers that appear below the main stem. - harvest when the fruits are ripe and fully red.
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Husky makes the perfect container plant for decks or patios because it is so beautiful. The growth is dense a.Read More nd compact, with side branches popping up everywhere. The foliage is a deep dark green and the pale green of the immature fruit is a beautiful contrast.
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Growing Husky Cherry Red from seed. Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date. Seeds saved from this hybrid variety are not likely to grow true to the parent plant. Ensure a distance of 2.60 feet (80.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher. | agronomy |
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Hubbs Greenhouse has been a fixture in the Marengo area for the past 50 years. Since purchasing the greenhouse from Mildred and Don Hubbs in 1978, Dolores and Tom Dickerson have developed the family-run business into one that serves many customers throughout the surrounding counties. For over 30 years Dolores and Tom have offered quality stock at affordable prices. Over that time, they have added many varieties of annuals, perennials, nursery stock, and tropical plants to their selection. From the few original small Quonset huts, the facility has been expanded to its current size, with more than 2 acres under greenhouse production.
Son Peter and daughter Cathie, both with outside careers, still help out during the busy summer months and the Christmas season.
With many employees nearing the 20-year mark, all Hubbs employees take great pride in their excellent customer service.
Over the past 10 years Hubbs has “branched out” into landscape design, yard maintenance and installation of paver walls, beds and walkways.
Stop in and get to know our team. We will be happy to show what we can do for you.
Cari started with us when she was just 15! All through high school and college she has been a valued employee. Cari brings her contagious energy to work every day. Customer service is key to her success, and her knowledge of the plant material is exensive. Cari is retail manager and an essential member of Hubbs Greenhouse.
Sisters Maria and Roci, with brother Pepe, have worked at Hubbs Greenhouse for a combined 28 years! Having learned the production side of the greenhouse from the ground up, they rival any master gardener with their knowledge of plant materials.
Jose Manuel and Dino are in constant motion. They build greenhouses, fix broken water lines, and deliver and plant any and all plant material. They are also pros at laying pavers for patios and landscape walls. What a team!
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https://melindas.com/chefs2018/ | 2023-09-29T07:51:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510498.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20230929054611-20230929084611-00104.warc.gz | 0.938479 | 243 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__156727270 | en | Melinda’s is proud to be the Official Hot Sauce Sponsor of Chefs For Farmers sixth annual Main Event! Come join us to explore a mouth-watering culinary treasure map across the beautiful lawns of Dallas Heritage Village! Throw in dozens of wineries, breweries, distilleries, local food artisans, DJs, and live music, and we are set for an absolutely great time.
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Posted by ⚜ The Blessed Bee ⚜
🌱 Helping Herbs & Plants Grow 🌿
Have you started your herb garden this spring?
Have you yet to start one? Or have you any existing herbs you’re taking care of?
If so there are a couple ideas I would like to share with you!
✨ a fresh start ✨
starting a brand new herb garden is really exciting and rewarding. You get to reap the benefits of the plants when they are grown from seed for a way better price, plus you get to brag you raised it from the ground up.
you can get really fun with it. Paint your pots different colors, paint or draw sigils on it , or plant in an interesting container like a tea cup. Whatever you would love to see some green in!
I know that some people might struggle with growing herbs from seed or have other growing issues so I have a few tips…
✨ Tips for growing ✨
✨ use a peat moss based soil for seeding. It creates the perfect environment for growth. Be mindful of what soil you’re using because they hold different amounts of water.
✨ be mindful of how deep you plant the seeds, they should only be covered with as much dirt as they are big. If the seeds are tiny they can be pressed into the top of the soil lightly.
✨ water a little bit everyday. Certain herbs don’t hold up very well without water and when you are growing from seed you need to keep the soil most
✨ place a plastic bag around the pot to generate humidity. This will help the seed germinate as the moisture is held in. It creates a greenhouse effect and I find this is the most effective method to grow any type of seed. Check under the bag regularly but make sure it isn’t too wet as this can generate fungus. It is okay to leave it alone for its first couple days as the humidity has to build up.
✨ if your poor plant gets a fungus, sprinkle some cinnamon for its anti fungal properties! If you get a pest problem use eucalyptus essential oil and water to pray on plants. Safe for plants but not for bugs!
✨ place in a well lit sunny location, a window sill is perfect. Direct sun though, can be too intense sometimes and you might find that your plants will sunburn.
✨ once they are too big for pots you can transplant them outside. If you can’t bring them outside just use a bigger pot. The more soil they have the better and bigger they will grow.
✨ use your magick on your plants, water them with blessed moon water, sun water or crystal water.
✨ enchant your plants by holding them and visualizing that you are filling it with energies. Speak to them, craft a sigil for growth, burn to activate and put the ashes in the soil. Pass the plants through sage or incense smoke.
✨ Surround them with magickal items of your choosing. Place crystals around your plants to help them grow! The crystals will create a steady flow of energy, stimulating growth. You can choose plant magick crystals or any other crystal you see fit. Any type of Quartz is perfect!
🌸 🌫️ Personally I have a smokey Quartz geode and some rose quartz. 🌫️🌸
make a plant growth spell jar to bring an abundance of growth all year long!
Plant Growth SpellJar
✨ B l e s s e d b y L a b r a d o r i t e ✨
✨ •g a t h e r• ✨
✨ an empty jar or bottle ;
to fill with ingredients
✨ a green piece of paper or scroll ;
to write down your spell
✨ a green candle ;
for growth, weather and plant magick
✨ a yellow candle;
for solar energy, abundance and success
✨ an orange candle;
for investments, harvest and sealing a spell
✨ quartz crystal;
to put in your jar for cleansing and energy amplification
✨ himalayan salt;
for cleansing and protection
for sun energy
helps sick plants or help maintain plant health
attract faerie folk to help with plants and bring good energies
for additional luck and health
✨ a tiny leaf, berry, petal ect.;
creates an energetic link between your plants and the spell
✨ Labradorite or other crystal;
to bless your jar with
•s p e l l p r o c e d u r e•
✨ Curate your atmosphere ✨
create a comfortable spot to sit and make your jar. Light some incense and candles. Put on your choice of music or sounds. Can be a very simple to very elaborate set up.
✨ Cleanse your surroundings ✨
prepare your area by cleansing with salt, sage, palo santo ect. Burn herbs like wormwood in a cauldron if you can. Fill the room with smoke and cleanse tools.
✨ call upon the elements ✨
cast a circle if you wish, call upon the elements to aid you with your spell. It helps to have a representation of each element near to include its energy. You can call upon any dieties if you would like.
✨ light your green candle ✨
Start adding the ingredients one by one. Cleanse with smoke as you do this. Make sure you are in your zone, and that you have the intention of healing/helping your plants grow.
on the scroll write the following and say aloud to your plants before adding to your bottle.
🌱 “In summer to fall you will grow tall;
Blossoms will bring in winter and spring
For all that I Nourish,
May all my plants flourish” 🌸
✨ bless your jar ✨
use your chosen crystal and bless the jar with it. Hold them both in your hands to link energy. Visualize that you are infusing your jar with an abundance of the crystals energy.
✨ close your jar ✨
breathe a breath a of life into your jar. Close it up. You can tie a ribbon or thread around the lip of the jar. You can now seal your jar with the first layer of wax.
✨ light your yellow candle ✨
drip an additional layer onto the jar, holding on to your intent.
✨ light your orange candle ✨
seal the spell by dripping some orange wax as the last layer. Cleanse your area one last time and close the circle. Snuff candles if you plan on reusing them.
✨ Your spell is all done and sealed up! ✨
Shake to charge. Keep near the plants you want to energize.
✨ now you have a super cute jar to help your plants grow ✨
Help your plants today by showing them a little bit of love by watering them, using crystals, enchanting or make a spell jar. It helps to make time everyday to check on them. Talking to your plants helps them grow so tell them you love them with good intentions. They will grow tall.
🌸 Thanks so much for reading! Blessed be! 🐝 | agronomy |
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Pampas grass Fall applications result in better control compared to summer In forests it competes City crews had already removed clumps of pampas grass in the area before Reed started his project. In Fall, the seed-bearing plumes of fast growing Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana) rise to 20 feet high with little need for irrigation or fertilizer. of jubata grass. Seedling survival is low in by several features, including stem height, leaf, plume, and spikelet color, Unlike Cortaderia jubata, C. selloana can tolerate winter Pampas Grass With Plumes, Los Angeles, CA Postcard. Detached plants left lying on the soil Flowering usually occurs from late August though September (Madison 1992), but occasionally in winter. PAMPAS GRASS (3 CT) - Natural Dried Pampas Grass Decor, Reed Plume, Dry Boho Wedding Flower Arrangement, Tall Bohemian Plant Home Decor PampasPeople. Fortunately I have no allergies. May 12, 2015 - Drought tolerant grasses suitable for Los Angeles. Once established it re-seeds profusively and is difficult to eradicate. throughout Ventura and Los Angeles counties planted pampasgrass to provide supplementary dryland forage and prevent erosion. Its distribution is It only rains an average of 34 days a year in Southern California, so any grass you decide on is going to have to be drought-resistant if thereâs a lack of water available. It has variegated foliage and grows in compact clumps. Sign up to receive information about Cal-IPC's upcoming events and project updates. For large clumps, the top foliage can be removed by cutting or is a plumed panicle at the end of a stiff stem. But if you grow pampas grass in your backyard , it’s easy enough to bring some inside to decorate. I prefer to use an aerosol hairspray for a lighter, more even application, as other spray bottles create a heavier spray that can weigh down the delicate plumes," Larson explains. 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During the winter months it goes dormant, turns an ugly bown and generally needs to be cut down annually to keep the mess it leaves from spreading. Dwarf Pampas Grass (Cortaderia), pasture seeds for sale forage grasses and Fireworks Grass. Otherwise, youâll have dormant or dead grass pop up â not a good look for your lawn at all. Huge, old clumps need periodic dividing to rejuvenate them. And pro tip: Both Mathern and Larson say you can prevent them from shedding with a spritz of hair spray. On the other hand, Henderson makes a case for dyed pastel plumes. Pampas grass is House Beautiful participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. along the American River near Sacramento. conservation areas (Gadgil et al. Prices and availability of products and services are subject to change without notice. Maiden grass is a plant that comes very close to being perfect. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. moisture and develop adventitious roots at the base of the shoot. $5.95 ... Los Angeles CA Clifton's Pacific Seas Tiki Restaurant California c1950 Postcard. and Charlesworth 1989). Since few seeds are produced in California, little is known of the growth (Zone 7a – 10b) 6. These bad boys come in blue or stripey varieties with barbed leaves that can grow up to 6 feet long. On Jul 17, 2004, deehrler from Los Angeles, CA wrote: In its right location, Pampas Grass is a gem. creates a fire hazard with excessive build-up of dry leaves, leaf bases, and All that money you're saving on floral arrangements? Plants are capable of surviving about fifteen data). unpubl. A new generation, who are either unconcerned or unaware of the plant's history, have taken to pampas. Arundo selloana, Cortaderia argentea, Gynerium argenteum. Try using this ornamental as a specimen in a fabulous pot or in groups along a path to produce a sweeping effect of crimson and green. Challenges to Growing Grass in Southern California Droughts. typically propagated for ornamental purposes through division of mature plants (Robacker and Corley, 1992). supplementary dryland forage and prevent erosion (Costas-Lippman, 1977). WHERE DID IT COME FROM AND HOW IS IT SPREAD. For color and persistence, the Japanese blood grass plant is an ideal candidate for most cultivated gardens. In other areas of the world, particularly New Zealand and excellent control of pampas grass. Pampas grass has an agricultural quality that feels especially American, which may be a reason people seem so enticed by it.". herbicide used as well as the cost of the treatment (Drewitz et al. Among ornamental grasses, Miscanthus is a go-to choice for garden designers and landscape architects. Although studies were conducted on jubata grass, it is likely that Pampas grass is back in favour, with florists reporting new demand for the exotic plant. Dried reeds of pampas grass are a persistent decorating trend in design and clothing stores, so we talked to florists and designers about the appeal of them and how they are long-lasting. horticulturist between 1775 and 1862. (3.5 m) in depth (Harradine 1991). ", Henderson echoes this sentiment, saying that pampas grass "evokes that easy, breezy, carefree feeling that all of us are deep-down trying to feel… So [we] might as well put it on the outside where we can see it. are present in a population or when an occasional perfect flower (with both male A large chainsaw or weedeater can expose the base of the plant, allow jubata is often called pampas grass, true pampas grass (C. selloana) can also be What I like best is the almost magical mime the plumes initiate during a light breeze. The Big Sur coast, Los Padres National Forest, California, where weedy pampas grass (Cortaderia jubata) has gained a foothold and threatens native plants with obliteration. Bowie. You can buy dried pampas grass, ready for display, on Etsy. In 1946 it was planted by the Soil It is like watching a group of extraterrestials in conversation. 1. and female parts) is produced on a typically male plant. Pampas grass is a perennial that will survive winters in USDA growing zones 7 to 11 (and is considered marginally hardy in zone 6). PINK PAMPAS GRASS - Cortaderia Selloana (Seed - Packet 50+ Seeds) Pink Pampas grass can grow 8 to 10 feet tall and will form beautiful pink fluffy plumes that are decorative and very attractive. Consequently, there has This sedge is common in beach landscapes, but can also grow successfully on your lawn. Christopher Reed removed invasive pampas grass … Evergreen grasses are grass-like, but not a grass, such as the sedges and carex varieties. occurs in escaped populations of pampas grass. This content is imported from Instagram. Manual methods: Pulling or hand grubbing Los Angeles, CA, Specialty Located in Pampas Grass has a very natural, elegant beauty. Put it towards a beautiful vase. selloana for ornamental use (Madison 1992). ornamental in the Central Valley of California and its establishment as a weed Pampas grass can grow about 8-12 feet tall. It is tolerant of urban pollution and drought resistant once established. (Zone 9a – 11) 5. For example, Los Angeles's City Plants program gives residents up to seven free shade trees. These bad boys come in blue or stripey varieties with barbed leaves that can grow up to 6 feet long. Space clumps of pampas grass about 8 feet apart to account for their statuesque silhouette at maturity. low-volume (20 gal/ac) treatment with glyphosate at 4 percent can also provide Samples were introduced to California Establishment of seedlings generally occurs in spring and grass has escaped cultivation in many coastal areas in California, presumably by The inflorescence or flower cluster produced, and pampas grass has become a significant weed problem (McKinnon USDA plant hardiness zones 5 to 9 are best suited for growing Japanese blood grass. to 6 ft (1.8 m) long, 1-3 in roots can spread to thirteen feet (4 m) in diameter and eleven and one-half feet alone (Harradine 1991). Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana) is a requirements. An attractive ornamental grass as a focal point in the garden. It will re-grow to the height shown in the following summer. Item Information. (3-8 cm) wide, V-shaped in cross-section, bluish green (glaucous), upper surface Larson believes that the grass' popularity is due to its ease and versatility. grass are more erect and fountain-like, not spreading, when compared to tussocks ... and Growing! United States, but cattle have been shown to provide effective control for The addition of a non-ionic or silicone-based surfactant may Pampas grass is one of the most invasive of all of it's type. Control of pampas grass is similar to that With high temperatures and frequent dry periods, this city is beautiful, but challenging. selloana. Pampas Grass With Plumes, Los Angeles, CA Postcard. thereafter. Every item on this page was hand-picked by a House Beautiful editor. Florets: 0.16-0.3 in (4-8 mm) long, What I like best is the almost magical mime the plumes initiate during a light breeze. Infestations sometimes can be averted by overseeding open disturbed translocating downward at a faster rate late in the season. In Los Angeles, growing healthy grass can be a challenge. crown and top section of the roots. ), © 2006-2020 California Invasive Plant Council. and arising from a tufted base or tussock. This Little is known of the germination of Cortaderia selloana from There I am below, gawking at all the pampas grass growing wild in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles this fall. and spread along sandy, moist ditch banks throughout coastal regions of southern Division is the quickest and mos… not as extensive as Cortaderia jubata, but it appears to be expanding (DiTomaso longer than the tussock. Site by. Pampas grass is has escaped to become an invasive weed along the California coast. Aug 2, 2020 - Explore OK floralshop's board "Pampas Grass", followed by 208 people on Pinterest. Here in the Southwest, not only is the grass greener, but so are any plants near the septic tank, leach field or city sewer drain pipes — all places where extra soil moisture and nutrients provide a real boost to plant growth. pampas grass in commercial forests of New Zealand (Harradine 1991, Gadgil et al. unpubl. intense sunlight, and moderate drought. prior to seed maturation in late summer may be important if seed production pulaski, mattock, or shovel are the safest and most effective tools for removing Spikelets: numerous, 0.6 in (15-17 mm) long, typically with 6 florets in female plants and 3 in hermaphroditic plants. Nothing captures the beguiling, golden, windblown fantasy that is the Califorina dream quite like pampas grass—aside from Joan Didion or Eve Babitz, maybe. In addition, heavy infestations can block access to easily confused with jubata grass (C. jubata). requires sandy soils, ample moisture, and light. Pampas grass is considered invasive in some areas of the U.S. Popular turf lawns such as St. Augustine and Bermuda grass can turn brown when temperatures fall below 50 degrees F. Overseed warm season lawns in autumn when daytime temperatures average around 80 degrees F and nights fall to the mid-50s. See more ideas about Pampas grass, Grass wedding, Pampas. control efforts have been investigated for any species of continued spot applications were necessary to prevent rapid reestablishment C829 1910 POSTCARD LOS ANGELES CA EASTLAKE PARK PAMPAS GRASS. Otherwise, you can find it at your local flower market. It's actually banned in many areas or communities. surface may take root and reestablish under moist soil conditions (Harradine "Just give each stem a light, even coating. $7.99. Pampas Grass (Cortaderia selloana) Foam-capped waves of the ocean line one side of the Pacific Coast Highway, cliffs of feathery white the other. Pampas value of these areas, and also increases the fire potential. 1998). Burning does not provide long-term control, as plants resprout shortly From shop PampasPeople. In conservation areas pampas The streams are clogged with the once fashionable reed Arundo donax. Cortaderia selloana, pampas grass' fancier-sounding official moniker, is a tall-stemmed flowering grass native to Southern California. data). In New Zealand, It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. Long, showy, Pampas grass is eternal. Pampas grass is back in favour, with florists reporting new demand for the exotic plant. Apparently, some folks in the sexy subculture grow it in their front gardens to signal their swinger status to other swingers passing by. should be sprayed to wet, but not to the point of herbicide runoff. of jubata grass. glabrous at base, lower surface glabrous or hairy towards collar, tips 1991). The reduced volume can lower the amount of Australia, C. selloana is an important weed problem in forestry operations and It has variegated foliage and grows in compact clumps. Maiden Grass: A Field Guide. Photograph by Larry Ulrich Up and down the coast along Highway 1 are many areas where infestations are beyond easy control. If you live in Los Angeles or the surrounding areas, you know what features a type of grass needs to survive in our climate: it needs to be drought resistant and at home in our high temperatures. Thus, this species is functionally dioecious. grass competes with native vegetation, reduces the aesthetic and recreational weedy in California. My own personal source? Keep reading to learn all about pampas grass, then learn how to style this floral that never dies from Corinne Mathern, a Santa Barbara interior designer; Amy Larson of Brooklyn's Shapeless Studio; and Emily Henderson, HGTV host and L.A. designer. Leaves: blades about 1848 by Joseph Sexton, a nurseryman from Santa Barbara. Over the years, selection for ornamental plants in California has been for the showier plumes of the female plants. Stems are equal to or slightly Los Angeles, CA, Specialty Located in Pampas Grass has a very natural, elegant beauty. In recent years some nurseries have Some have very fine leaves, making a soft, feathery effect, and Mexican Feather Grass is the top-pick of this type, with its fine, soft foliage creating a delicate look – although in fact it is a tough, easy to grow plant. Sheath: variable in hairiness, often glabrous, auricle-like outgrowth present at collar. In one Larson tells us that pampas grass doesn't like or need to sit in water, so if you do decide to mix in some other pieces with it, opt for dried plants, like leaves, twigs, and dried flowers. "It provides a soft textural quality that delicate flowers do not. Rose Bowl - Pasadena, Ca. 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https://www.nia.pnsa.edu.kh/read-more/ | 2020-04-10T18:48:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370511408.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20200410173109-20200410203609-00186.warc.gz | 0.923824 | 252 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__94085790 | en | The vision of Ministry of Agriculture, forestry and fisheries (MAFF) through the Agricultural Extension Policy in Cambodia is to increase the effectiveness of agricultural extension services delivery to improve the livelihoods and wellbeing of the Cambodian people. One of the key areas of the policy is to Strengthening Agricultural Education Institutions
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- Integrating agricultural extension curricula and topics in all agricultural education and training programs.
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The recent popularity in home automation has led to the development of new and innovative systems that increase the quality of life for homeowners. One such system is an automatic irrigation system, which can be programmed with an Arduino. The irrigation timer is controlled …
The recent popularity in home automation has led to the development of new and innovative systems that increase the quality of life for homeowners. One such system is an automatic irrigation system, which can be programmed with an Arduino. The irrigation timer is controlled by a low-power computer, which sends data wirelessly to programmable outlets in order to water plants when needed.
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Our small family olive grove is located in the largest and most fertile valley of the Peloponese, in the municipality of Ileia.
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https://www.karoo-catch.co.za/wp/mec-gives-project-the-thumbs-up/ | 2020-09-21T19:32:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400202007.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20200921175057-20200921205057-00102.warc.gz | 0.934276 | 531 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__152516482 | en | GRAAFF-REINET NEWS — The Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR) MEC, Mlibo Qoboshiyane this week paid a visit to the Karoo Catch aquaculture plant in Graaff-Reinet.
The Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform MEC, Mlibo Qoboshiyane during his visit to the Karoo Catch aquaculture plant in Graaff-Reinet – a thriving agriculture economic transformation project where the government is in partnership with farming communities, the private sector and NGOs to grow the province’s economy through agriculture investments.
The visit, which was held as part of the monitoring and evaluation programme of his department, transpired on Tuesday, 17 April, and saw the MEC inspecting the status of the construction of aquaculture tunnels funded by his department through a partnership with the Graaff-Reinet based Karoo Catch initiative.
As part of the implementation of the Agriculture Economic Transformation Strategy aimed at upscaling commercial agriculture production, the department invested R9.1 million into the expansion of aquaculture production and infrastructure development in the Graaff-Reinet area.
The MEC met with Karoo Catch workers, managers and infrastructure officials from the department sourcing status reports on the construction, production, training and selling of finished fish products to local Retailers.
The Karoo Catch fish farm is one of the key Agriculture Economic Transformation Strategy projects financially supported by the department for the development of black farmers into commercial farmers.
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The R9,1-million investment by the DRDAR saw the construction of three grow-out tunnels that will enable Karoo Catch to produce an additional 60 tons of Clarias per month.
The MEC inspected the status of these facilities during his monitoring and evaluation visit to the facility.
The facility can already produce 60 tons of Clarias per month that can be processed into burger patties, sausage and mince and then sold to local food retail stores.
As part of the signed agreement with the department, Karoo Catch trains local black farmers, providing them with commercial production, market-related skills and creating jobs for locals, women and youths, who will also own shares in the business.
Currently, the project employs 102 full-time employees from the local community.
The Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR) MEC, Mlibo Qoboshiyane this week paid a visit to the Karoo Catch aquaculture plant in Graaff-Reinet. | agronomy |
http://www.esu.edu/~milewski/intro_biol_two/lab_4_seeds_fruits/Seeds_and_Fruits.html | 2014-04-25T02:28:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-15/segments/1398223207985.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20140423032007-00568-ip-10-147-4-33.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.918522 | 1,304 | CC-MAIN-2014-15 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-15__0__124415718 | en | Plants in the division Anthophyta (angiosperms) have evolved complex mechanisms to provide for protection and dispersal of their offspring. The two key features of this system are the production of embryos within seeds, and the enclosing of these seeds in ovaries which mature into fruits. Both the hard seed coat and internal nutrient supplies of seeds, and the hard or fleshy fruit create an effective buffer preventing harsh environmental conditions from causing damage to the enclosed embryo. In addition, both seeds and fruits often include specific mechanisms to facilitate seed dispersal..
In angiosperms, seeds consist primarily of the external seed coat, the embryo, and a nutritive tissue called the endosperm. The embryo consists of a primary root (radicle) one or two embryonic leaves (cotyledons) , a stem-like portion below the cotyledons (the hypocotyl) , and a stem-like portion above the cotyledons (the epicotyl). Plants in the class Monocotyledones (monocots) contain just one cotyledon; plants in the class Dicotyledones (dicots) contain two cotyledons. In many of the monocots, the epicotyl and any developing leaves it bears are surrounded by a protective sheath called a coleoptile; the radicle is surrounded by another protective sheath called a coleorhiza.
The endosperm results from divisions of a primary endosperm nucleus. This nucleus arises when the two polar nuclei of the megagametophyte fuse with a sperm nucleus, a process which occurs simultaneously with the fusion of the egg with the other sperm nucleus. In the seeds of some plants, such as corn, the endosperm forms a large portion of the mature seed and serves as the major source of nutrition for the embryo during seed germination. In the seeds of other plants, such as pea and bean, the endosperm has been almost entirely consumed by the time the seed is mature. In these seeds the cotyledons are enlarged and fleshy and serve as the major nutrient source during germination.
Fruits are formed when an ovary undergoes changes, becoming either dry and hardened or enlarged and fleshy. This maturation process is generally triggered by signals accompanying seed formation. The nature of the fruit in a particular plant will depend, to a large extent, on the nature of the ovary from which it develops. For example, the placentation of the ovules carried in a particular ovary will determine the eventual placement of seeds within the fruit. Also, the number of locules in the ovary will be apparent in the fruit.
There are several key features which are used to classify fruits. These include:
1. The composition of the fruit
A true fruit is one that forms from ovary tissue alone, while an accessory fruit is one that includes modified tissue of other floral parts (usually the receptacle).
2. The origin of the fruit
A simple fruit is one that forms from a single ovary; an aggregate fruit (e.g. the raspberry, the strawberry with its development from flower to fruit) forms from several ovaries of a multipistillate flower; a multiple fruit (e.g. the pineapple) forms from the ovaries of several different flowers within an inflorescence.
3. The texture of the fruit
Some fruits are dry, whereas others are fleshy.
The following is a key to some specific fruit types.
I. Dry fruits
A. Indehiscent fruits (these are fruits which do not open at maturity)
1. Achene - a small, dry, hard, indehiscent fruit, one-seeded, nut-like, often mistaken for a seed. Examples: sunflower, lettuce, strawberry, buttercup.
2. Caryopsis (grain) - an achene in which the ovary wall and seed coat are inseparable. Examples: wheat, corn.
3. Nut - a large, indehiscent achene, commonly one-seeded.
Examples: chestnut, acorn of oak.
4. Samara - a winged achene or nut. Examples: maple, elm, ash.
B. Dehiscent fruits (these are fruits which do open at maturity to shed their seeds)
1. Follicle - derived from one carpel, several seeded, opening along one side at maturity. Examples: milkweed, proboscidea, larkspur.
2. Legume - derived from one carpel, usually several-seeded, opening along two sides at maturity. Examples: bean, pea.
3. Capsule - developed from a pistil of two or more united carpels, each opening at maturity. Examples: lily, iris.
II. Fleshy or partly fleshy fruits
A. Berry - ovary wall becomes fleshy throughout, one to many seeds.
Examples: grape, eggplant, persimmon, tomato, carambola, kiwi fruit.
B. Pepo - an accessory berry, in which the ovary wall and floral tube are adherent, with a hard rind. Applied to fruits of the gourd family.
Examples: cucumber (also cucumber in c.s.), squash, pumpkin, cantaloupe.
C. Hesperidium - a modified berry, in which the outer part of the ovary wall becomes leathery. Applied to fruits of the citrus family.
Examples: grapefruit, lemon.
D. Drupe - a fruit from a single carpel, in which the outer wall of the ovary has become fleshy and the inner part stony at maturity. Often termed a "stone fruit". Examples: plum, peach, almond, cherry.
E. Pome - an accessory fruit derived from a compound pistil of several carpels, parts of which are stony or membranous and parts of which are fleshy; the whole permanently enclosed in the fleshy floral tube or receptacle. Examples: pear, apple, quince, hawthorn.
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Boca Raton Green Market
The Boca Raton Green Market opened last weekend. Although it was hot outside, there were plenty of cool, healthy items to be found inside the market. There were a wealth of beautiful fresh fruits and vegetables at very reasonable prices. They offered organic as well as non organic items. The organic items were a little more expensive but still much less expensive than organics purchased in stores. Bananas at forty-nine cents per pound. Jumbo organic red peppers (they were delicious) at twoforty-five per pound.
Several of the farmers I spoke to said that they are just now beginning to harvest and they should have an even larger selection of fruits and vegetables in the coming weeks.
One thing I noticed while chopping up the fresh vegetables with my Carico Professional Collection Cutlery. Not only did the vegetables appear to be larger and have a more vibrant color, they infused my entire kitchen with a fresh, pungent aroma of fresh, raw vegetables. I cook quite often and this was the first time I noticed this delicious aroma.
Of course that evening I used my Carico Ultra-Tech II Waterless Cookware to saute the vegetables and eventually use them in a pasta dish along with the fresh basil I picked up at the green market. It was totally fresh and delicious.
Attending the green market was definitely a trip I will be making often. The Boca Raton Green Market is open from 8 am -1 pm every Saturday through May. To find farmers markets in your area visit www.localharvest.org. | agronomy |
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Kiwilane is an outstanding example of a Waikato kiwifruit production orchard in Matangi near Hamilton.
This 8.5 hectare (more or less) property, with 6.57 canopy hectares of Hayward kiwifruit, is a very tidy and well laid out unit.
Production highs of just under 70,000 trays and peak TZG of 0.84. With predominantly chieftain strip males on good structures, excellent natural shelter and fast track in place, this good straight production orchard responds well to excellent husbandry and is located close to a plentiful labour pool.
With two bores for irrigation and two Frost Boss wind machines, excellent road access and laid out facilities makes for a great investment opportunity.
The soil is Bruntwood series - a free draining soil however recognised for water retention qualities and good fertiliser response.
Given that the Bay is getting price prohibitive for kiwifruit development, the Waikato is definitely a good option going forward.
With the location, excellent layout, and structures in place an opportunity to progress this orchard with new stronger varieties may be an option. | agronomy |
http://www.savourmuskoka.com/_blog/savour-blog/post/strawberry-picking-in-muskoka/ | 2017-04-30T12:45:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917125532.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031205-00320-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.94753 | 293 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__236205064 | en | Located in the heart of Muskoka, Brooklands farm has supported six generations of the Riley Family since 1876. Our farm includes a meandering stream, wetlands, forest, fields and heritage buildings.
Brooklands grows about 5 different varieties of strawberries, that differ in maturity, flavour, taste and texture. Some are better for jam as they have a higher sugar content while others are large and fabulous looking and folks love them for eating and feasting their eyes on.
During the berry season we have lots of berries available for pick-your-own die-hards and baskets of pre-picked berries for those of you who love berries but do not have the time, inclination or ability to pick!
Location: 1375 Butter & Egg Rd., Milford Bay
Phone: 705-764-1888 (daily recorded messages with open times and availability)
The Taylor Strawberry Farm is situated in a picturesque and fertile valley on Deebank Road, just outside the village of Windermere. Graham and Carla Shaw and their four children, who now range in age from 10 to 17, all put in many hours working on the farm. They are constantly looking for new ways to be efficient, innovative, and grow produce of excellent quality, while maintaining the sustainability of the land. They are also, active members of the Ontario Berry Growers’ Association.
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http://bross.vn/newsletter/ip-news-update/Protection-of-Plant-Varieties-in-Vietnam-1940 | 2021-06-20T22:53:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623488257796.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20210620205203-20210620235203-00579.warc.gz | 0.916968 | 1,329 | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__55085222 | en | Protection of Plant Varieties in Vietnam
Plant variety is a plant group within a single botanical taxon of the lowest known rank, which is morphologically uniform and suitable for being propagated unchanged, and can be defined by the expression of phenotypes resulting from a genotype or a combination of given genotypes, and distinguished from any other plant group by the expression of at least one inheritable phenotype.
Conditions for protection
A protectable plant variety must be of novelty, distinctness, uniformity, stability, proper names.
Novelty: a plant variety is considered to be new if its propagating material or harvested product has not been sold or distributed by the entitled person (who has the right to register) by Article 164 of this Law or his/her authorized person for the purpose of exploiting plant varieties in the territory of Vietnam within one year before the date of filing for registration or outside of Vietnam before the date of application within six years applicable for plant varieties belonging to species of woody plants and vines, or within four years for other plant varieties.
Distinctness: a plant variety is considered to be distinctive if it is capable of clearly distinguishing it from other widely known plant varieties at the time of filing or of claiming the priority date (if any)
Uniformity: a plant variety is deemed to be uniform if it has the same expression of the relevant traits (characteristic features), except for the variations within the permissible limits for certain specific traits during breeding process.
Stability: a plant variety is considered to be stable if the relevant characteristics of that plant variety retain the same expression as originally described, unchanged after each propagation season or after every propagation cycle in the case of cyclic propagation.
Relevant name (denomination): the registrant must designate an appropriate name for the plant variety with the same name as the name registered in any country when applying for protection.
Infringement of plant varieties
Any act below rendered by any person without permission of the breeder against propagating material and harvested material of a registered plant variety may constitute an infringement of the breeder’s rights:
Production or reproduction (multiplication)
Conditioning for the purpose of propagation
Offering for sale
Selling or other marketing
Stocking for any of the purposes mentioned in (a) to (f) above.
However, kindly note that the harvested material subject to an infringement must have been obtained through the unauthorized use of propagating material and that the breeder must not have had reasonable opportunity to exercise his right in relation to the said propagating material.
An application for registration of plant variety must be submitted to the New Plant Variety Protection Office under the Department of Crop Production, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, including the following documents:
(a) A request for registration using the prescribed form;
(b) Photos, technical declaration form as prescribed;
(c) Power of Attorney in favor of Bross & Partners;
(d) Documents proving the entitlement to registration, if the registrant is the person assigned the right to register;
(e) Documents proving the priority, if the application has a claim for priority;
(f) Receipt of fees and charges in accordance with the Ministry of Finance's Circular 180/2011/TT-BTC dated December 14, 2011.
Formality and Substantive Examination
The Plant Variety Protection Office under the Department of Crop Production shall receive and examine the application form within 15 days after receiving the applications. Where the application is deemed inappropriate, it will notify the applicant of the correction of deficiencies within 30 days.
Upon acceptance as to formality, the application shall be published on the Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development and examined as to substance by the Plant Variety Protection Office within 90 days counting the date of its receipt of technical test (the DUS test). The range of examination by the Plant Variety Protection Office comprises evaluation of novelty and appropriate names of plant varieties, and evaluation of technical test results of plant varieties.
The breeder or applicant submits the variety sample to the assaying agency and the testing agency shall conduct technical test in two crops of the same name (for short-term crops) or in 3-5 years (for long-term plants). After finishing the technical testing, within 30 days, the technical testing agency must send the test results report to the Plant Variety Protection Office.
After verification of technical test results, if the variety meets the protection conditions (novelty, distinctness, uniformity, stability, and proper name), the Plant Variety Protection Office shall submit the application for protection of plant variety to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development to issue a decision on grant of protection and shall publish it on the Agriculture and Rural Development magazine.
After the expiry of 30 days from the date of the decision of grant of protection is published on the magazine of agriculture and rural development, if no any opposition by third party is filed, a certificate of protection of plant variety is issued by Director of Department of Crop Production.
A sample of certificate of protection of plant variety as below
Payment of Annuities
A granted certificate of protection of plant variety is valid from the date of issuance till the expiry of twenty five years for woody plants and vines, or until the expiry of twenty years for other plant varieties. However, in order for this validity is not suspended, the registrant or owner of the certificate of variety protection must pay maintenance fees annually, ie. within 3 months after the date of grant of the protection certificate for the first year of validity, and every first month of each subsequent year of validity.
Bross & Partners, an IP law firm ranked as Tier 1 by the Legal 500 Asia Pacific, is an accredited agent for registering plant variety before the Plant Variety Protection Office of Vietnam. Should you have specific needs, please contact: [email protected]; cellphone 84-903 287 057, 84-24-3555 3466; Wechat: Vỉnhbross2603; Skype: vinh.bross
The list of crops, as a condition for protection, issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Vietnam under Section 158 of the IP Law is currently no longer valid because it is overdue 10 years counting from the year of 2006, which Vietnam acceded to the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV), that saying that all plant genera and species must be protected by Vietnam | agronomy |
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In order to do this, the greenhouse has to have the proper ventilation, a ready supply of water as well as the heaters that will be crucial if you want to garden all the year long.
Depending on what plants you want to grow, you will have to maintain the steady level of temperature. You have to know that the temperature in greenhouse could vary from one place to another as shady places will have lower temperature compared to those areas that receive the most of the light from the sun.
And this means that you need to place the proper plants in the best locations so that they can thrive. It is crucial to have a thermometer in the greenhouse so that you can easily monitor the temperature.
While the heating is important during the winter, you can save some energy expenses during the late spring and early fall when the temperatures dip below what is comfortable to plants during the cooler nights.
As well, you have to remember about the ventilation in your greenhouse. A lot of good greenhouses have fans that are helpful in regulating the humidity and temperature. If your greenhouse has no fans, then it must have some roof panels that could be open to allow excess heat to escape.
If you are new to greenhouse gardening ideas, then you have to experiment in order to find the best places to put your plants. This is so because large plants that require full sun could provide cooler temperatures and shade for plants that require less sun.
Garden Greenhouse Design Plans
For many people gardening is a hobby or even a serious work. And a number of them cannot do without hydroponics growing systems and small greenhouse kits.
There exist various types of greenhouses. But what is very comfortable is that one can purchase a greenhouse on this small greenhouses site without leaving one’s home. | agronomy |
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- December 20, 2020
Damaged leaves may drop prematurely. They sure are tough. Control: Various non-chemical control options are available for Japanese beetles. This brown-colored beetle also has large antennae that look like curved paddles. Treatment Once identified then you have to decide how to get rid of them. Rose Chafer: Yellowish-brown beetles known as rose chafers are often abundant during June and early July, especially in areas with light, sandy soil. In order to choose the best control method, it is necessary to correctly identify a pest first. The body of the hoplia beetle has a silvery, iridescent green tint. Dark roses do not seem to … some of my roses are covered with beetle. With light infestations, scale can be scraped off by hand and destroyed. Ground beetles are 2-25mm (up to 1in) long many are black but some are brown, green or blue, often with a metallic sheen. The main reason why they are a… Grass and weeds in the area should be kept mowed or removed when possible. They are known to prey on over 300 different plants, but roses are their favorite food. Worked great, killed dozens of them and fed to the birds. Coarse Sand, ¼”-minus Gravel, or Hazelnut Shells – Apply sand or gravel in trails around roses, or topdress beds with crushed hazelnut shells. Soil drenches or granular applications of dinotefuran or imidacloprid will suppress leafhopper populations. Also, avoid pesticides that claim to “suppress” mites as they tend to be weak miticides. Control: No control is recommended because the damage caused by leafcutting bees is minimal, and the bees are important as pollinators. However, it is important to note that aphids are very difficult to control because they multiply so rapidly. Although not always a pure black color, they are generally dark brown to black and may have lighter patterns on their elytra. See Table 1 for examples of brands and products. Soil drenches or granular applications of imidacloprid or dinotefuran will control aphids and last longer within the plant to prevent future infestations. Predatory mites are about the same size as spider mites but can be distinguished from spider mites by their long legs and the speed with which they move. You may find blister beetles, Colorado potato beetles, or flea beetles on your tomato plants. It can be distinguished from similar beetles by the tufts of white hair that are clearly visible at the end of its abdomen. Beetles appear at harvest and feed on damaged, overripe, or decomposing fruits and vegetables. Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) feed during the day and are perhaps the most readily recognized of the beetle pests that feed on roses. Bronze, brown and black beetles include the adult grass grub (brown beetle), New Zealand's major lawn and pasture pest and other similar chafer beetles. Sevin ® Insect Killer Granules even takes control over lawn grubs from rose pests, too. Repeated treatments every seven to 14 days may be required until the beetles are under control. Rose slugs are the larvae (immature forms) of sawflies, non-stinging members of the wasp family. At less than 1/16-inch long, they are barely visible without a magnifying glass. U.S. National Collection of Scale Insects Photographs Archive, USDA ARS, www.insectimages.org. Their immature forms, called crawlers, are susceptible, however. Depending on the species, young rose slugs feed on the upper or lower surfaces of leaves between veins, leaving a ‘window’ of translucent tissue that turns brown. Rose Chafer: Yellowish-brown beetles known as rose chafers are often abundant during June and early July, especially in areas with light, sandy soil. Tough on aphids and beetles, but gentle on gardens, these highly effective insecticides keep on working to protect your roses for up to three months. You can buy japanese beetle traps at Lowes or Home Depot. Damage will appear as holes or irregular-shaped areas of the leaf blade that have been eaten. Their natural enemies tend to keep aphid populations under control except in cool weather. Eggs tend to be laid on stressed rose plants, especially in bark wounds caused by sunburn or disease. Numbers of adults may also be reduced by using the product, Milky Spore, against the grubs in the lawn. Copyright © 2020 Clemson UniversityClemson Cooperative Extension | 103 Barre Hall Clemson, SC 29634864-986-4310 | Contact [email protected], College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences, Centipedegrass Yearly Maintenance Program, Bonide Systemic Insect Control Concentrate, Bayer Advanced Vegetable & Garden Insect Spray Concentrate, Gordon’s Zylam Liquid Systemic Insecticide (drench). Japanese beetles have chewing mouthparts and feed on flowers, buds and leaves of roses (as well as numerous other plant species). Remove and destroy infested plant material and keep plants healthy by providing sufficient irrigation and avoiding excessive summer pruning. They lay their eggs in the soil. They have a shiny body with brown wings and can be found in groups or on their own. Coat the leaves and not the flowers, using only on a day when no wind is present and bees are not active. In the spring, the young nymphs (immature forms that resemble adults but are wingless) emerge from the cane. If insecticides are deemed necessary, the following are available in homeowner size packaging. It is important to keep in mind that rose blossoms openly quickly and are very attractive to Japanese beetles. Various thrips species feed on roses. Regular inspection of roses is important because feeding typically progresses quickly and extensive leaf skeletonizing can occur if infestations are not noticed. The antennae are often bent. Historically the flea beetles were classified as their own subfamily. Soil drenches of imidacloprid do not control these armored scales, but soil applications of dinotefuran will give good control. They are extremely small (about 1/50-inch long) and are somewhat difficult to see without a magnifying lens. Join our mailing list to receive the latest updates from HGIC. Eggs tend to be laid on stressed rose plants, especially in bark wounds caused by sunburn or disease. For information on diseases of roses, see HGIC 2106, Rose Diseases. The dish soap breaks down the … They have a shiny body with brown wings and can be found in groups or on their own. They can be effective at reducing adult populations, but they should be kept at least 50 feet from the plant(s) that you are trying to protect. Adult beetles emerge from the soil in late spring and early summer. Planting Resistant Plants Japanese Beetles seem to try a taste of just about everything in the garden, but there are actually a select group of woody and herbaceous plants that they typically leave alone. A vigorously growing rose is much more likely to survive pest damage than a stressed plant. The adults emerge close to the Christmas period. Because it has just one generation a year, it is a problem only from late March to May when the adult beetles feed on light-colored blossoms. As the flower buds start to form on roses, look for thrips. With severe infestations, leaves may develop a grayish green or bronze color, and webbing may cover both sides of leaves as well as branches. In their larval stage, Japanese beetles are highly destructive lawn grubs that feed on grass roots and destroy turf. I waved my hand over them, and they instantly flew off--probably heading for some other roses. Several caterpillars may feed upon rose foliage, including the corn earworm, eastern tent caterpillar, stinging rose caterpillar and puss caterpillar. Beetles like gardens with trees and sheltered areas as they can hide in the trees during the day. June beetles are about an inch long and reddish brown to black. In 2009, she received master gardener certification from the Master Gardeners of Summit County, Ohio. See Table 1 for specific products. They must be applied before thrips enter unopened buds. For Japanese beetles, I use these traps sold on Amazon for $9.29 and place traps FAR AWAY from my roses. An important advantage of this control method is that populations of natural enemies are not harmed. An unusually severe leaf cutting injury to wild rose by leafcutting bees (Megachile sp.). The larvae of some sawfly species are hairy and often mistaken for caterpillars. See Table 1 for examples of brands and products. If you do decide to spray, most labels recommend creating a insecticide solution by mixing 1/3 fluid ounces of carbaryl with enough water to treat a 500-square-foot area. See Table 1 for products containing these insecticides. Rose chafers and June beetles are brown; rose leaf beetles are small and metallic green; and twelve-spotted cucumber beetles are 3/8 inch long and greenish-yellow with black spots. Note coppery irridescent color on the underside of the body and the brown wingcovers (elytra). Control: Natural enemies of rose leafhoppers include damsel bugs and assassin bugs. Roses are one of the more challenging flowers to grow due to their sometimes low disease resistance and problems with insect pests. It’s natural for petals to fall off your roses when blossoms die away at the end of a bloom period. Leaves with tender veins may be eaten completely. Looking up close at pictures of Spectracide Triazicide Insect Killer – Lawns & Landscapes Conc. Japanese beetle traps are available commercially, but should be used with caution. The homeowner needs to spray everything the beetles eat, or apply granules to the lawn over large areas including trees, roses and other types of perennials, and fruits and vegetables. They are about 1/2 … Adult beetles do not significantly damage roses. Often green but occasionally light brown, and sometimes with wings, they may cover (in a colony) the complete growing tip of the plant. Ants are sometimes associated with aphid infestations and will protect them from their natural enemies. Controlling rose fuller beetle in the garden is a good idea if you expect to grow healthy roses, along with other plants. The hoplia, rose fuller, rose chafer and Japanese beetles are common beetles that feed on the tender portions of rose plants. Identification. Like most beetles, black carpet beetles have wings and they can fly. We live in Australia and have noticed that there are a lot of brown beetles about 15mm long, with oval shaped bodies who can fly eating our rose petals. Remove and destroy infested plant material and keep plants healthy by providing sufficient irrigation and avoiding excessive summer pruning. I sprayed them with soap and water first. Aphids feed on plant sap with their piercing-sucking mouthparts. Slugs … Beetles are one of those types. longwith small white patches of hair at the edge of their backs. However, they did not chomp As the weather cools, the grubs move more deeply into the soil to overwinter (survive the winter). Flower thrips will cause buds to distort. I know I have seen them around before at footy grounds because they love the big lights. 1. They pupate (change to adult form) in late April and May. Do not replant roses, pyracantha or stone fruits in a place where crown gall is present. The stippling spots may merge, causing leaves to appear almost white. Neem oil is a plant-based pesticide derived from the tropical broadleaf evergreen neem tree (Azadirachta indica) that grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 through 12. At Treloar Roses, we are passionate about helping you get the most from your roses, with the supply of premium quality plants and year round rose care support. Control: Both beneficial insects, such as lacewings and lady beetles, and predatory mites prey on spider mites. Obviously, the rose garden is no-spray, located next to an equally-organic vegetable garden. The following insecticidal sprays are effective against crawlers only: acephate, bifenthrin, cyfluthrin, lambda cyhalothrin, malathion, or permethrin. When insecticides are necessary, they should be applied only when the crawler stage is present. Here in our hot, humid coastal SE VA arboretum garden, roses are located next to a raised bed that's used for vegetables from time to time. Japanese beetles are a common form of beetles that are often found on the leaves of vegetables, fruits and flowers. Control: Aphids have several natural enemies, including parasitic wasps, ladybird beetles (ladybugs) and larvae, and green lacewing adults and larvae. Lady beetles with lots of black spots (24-28) on a yellow/brown body (pictured) are leaf eaters that commonly attack potatoes and eggplants, but also feed on pumpkins, rockmelons and other vegetable crops. When a plant is disturbed, they hop or fly away quickly. These beetles form aggregations and feed upon foliage, buds, flowers, and fruit of roses and other ornamentals. In addition, these insecticides kill the natural enemies of rose aphids. Classic, versatile roses (Rosa spp.) The adult female deposits eggs within the bark of rose canes in the fall. ; & RTU. In the United States, Dynastes beetles are generally uncommon, although the beautiful, black-spotted eastern Hercules beetles, Dynastes tityus, is occasionally found in large colonies on trees. Grubs hatch from the eggs and feed on grass roots. They often migrate Two-spotted spider mites are more of a problem during hot, dry weather and susceptibility increases when a rose is drought stressed. They prevent buds from opening, cause blooms to be misshaped as petals weaken and fall. However, blowing lightly into the blooms and leaves causes thrips to move around, making them easier to see. Soil drenches or granular applications of imidacloprid or dinotefuran, will control Japanese and other beetles and last longer within the plant to prevent future infestations. The flea beetle is a small, jumping beetle of the leaf beetle family (Chrysomelidae), that makes up the tribe Alticini which is part of the subfamily Galerucinae. Soil drenches or granular applications of dinotefuran or imidacloprid will control sawfly larvae. Roses. This information is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement of brand names or registered trademarks by the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service is implied, nor is any discrimination intended by the exclusion of products or manufacturers not named. Monitor the crawler emergence in the spring with sticky cards, double-faced tape wrapped around a branch, or by putting an infested shoot into a baggie and watching for crawler movement. However, they enjoy lacing the leaves of roses, Dahlias and other flowers. Control is the same as for Japanese beetles, but milky spore is not effective against June beetle grubs. Symptoms Pollen beetles are about 2-3mm long and are black or greenish bronze with clubbed antennae. Adult scale insects have an unusual appearance. Thrips (Frankliniella sp.) When using these products, good coverage is critical to ensure contact with the pest, and reapplication may be needed as determined by follow-up monitoring for the pest. Apply all pesticides according to label instructions, following all precautions. Soldier beetles are highly desired by gardeners as biological control agents of a number of pest insects. In areas of moderate infestation, protect against the Japanese beetle with frequent insecticide applications. They can live from 30 to 45 days. Apply according to the product label directions and dosing schedule. Sprays containing bifenthrin, cyfluthrin, horticultural oil, lambda cyhalothrin, malathion, neem oil, permethrin, or pyrethrin will control aphids. Water the plants well prior to spraying. Insecticides that are labeled for homeowner use include sprays containing bifenthrin, cyfluthrin, lambda cyhalothrin, neem oil, permethrin, or pyrethrin to control beetles. Prune buds affected with thrips. Japanese beetles feed on a wide variety of flowers and crops (the adult beetles attack more than 300 different kinds of plants), but in terms of garden plants, they are especially common on roses, as well as beans, grapes, and My red roses seem immune from the destruction. Control: Keep weeds and grass near roses under control because these are the breeding sites for grasshoppers. Beetles of Washington Showcase listing of Beetles found in the state of Washington. The insects look like small dots, and as they get bigger they look like beetles with a shell, black with a white stripe around them. Hoplia beetles are about half an inch long and a pale grayish-brown color. ; &RTS, Spectracide Malathion Insect Spray Concentrate, Bonide Neem Oil Fungicide, Miticide, Insecticide Concentrate, Bonide Eight Insect Control Vegetable, Fruit & Flower Concentrate, Southern Ag Conserve Naturalyte Insect Control Concentrate, Bayer Advanced 3-in-1 Insect, Disease & Mite Control Conc. Wrapping the trunk of the rosebush with a 6-inch band of sticky tape can help prevent flightless adult beetles from chewing on the foliage. The beetles usually feed in groups, starting at the top As they feed on flowers, the holes they leave behind develop brown, bruised spots. Heavy infestations can reduce the number and quality of blooms. Wipe your hand over the paper. All recommendations are for South Carolina conditions and may not apply to other areas. These beetles mainly eat the Horticultural oils applied at higher rates of 3% to 4% during the dormant season (i.e., to a rose bush that has lost its leaves) will penetrate the thick waxy covers of the overwintering adults. look lovely anywhere. I'm going out now to check them. Adult rose leafhoppers (Edwardsiana rosae) vary in color from white to gray to yellow to green. 15hopliabeetle2.jpg: Hoplia beetles from central California. COVID-19 Extension Updates and Resources ... More Information », Factsheet | HGIC 2107 | Updated: Nov 12, 2019 | Print | Download (PDF). The waxy covering or “scale” protects adult scale insects from many insecticides. they were hanging on and hanging on. Do not spray with soaps or oils if the temperature exceeds 85 degrees, and always spray in the evening to slow drying time of the soap or oil. Several species of predator mites are available commercially for use as biological control agents. An adult Japanese beetle is about ½ inch long and has a metallic green body and legs with coppery-brown wing covers. The wounds that remain in the bark as they emerge, as well as wounds made during egg-laying, can provide openings for stem canker-causing fungal pathogens to enter. Partial or entire flowers and buds may be eaten. Other Problems Salt Burn Symptoms include the edges of the leaves turning brown. Alternative combat: Insect lamp / bug zapper close to roses. Before you reach for the chemical insecticides to control heavy infestations of beetles, try a less toxic alternative such as neem oil. They usually feed at night and prefer the foliage of various trees, but they also feed on roses. These beetles are skeletonizers, which means they feed on leaf tissue leaving only the veins behind and in heavy infestations the entire tree can be affected, tuning all leaves brown. Pests. William B. Baker 31-Jul-2017 23:01 I just returned from a mission trip to Zimbabwe Africa and while there bought a small toy tractor that was hand made by somebody sitting beside the road in northern Zimbabwe. Soil drenches or granular applications of dinotefuran or imidacloprid will give thrips suppression. The beetles don't enjoy the brighter coloured flowers, preferring the pale colours or white flowers. Young leaves may be distorted and flecked with yellow as a result of thrips feeding. Flower thrips are slender and brown, with yellow wings that feed on flower buds. Sprays should thoroughly cover both upper and lower leaf surfaces. Clemson University. They are soft-bodied, pear-shaped, pink or green insects that are found in clusters on new growth of buds, leaves and stems. The damage is cosmetic and won’t harm the bush. As such, broad spectrum insecticides that may kill these beneficial predators should be avoided. With their showy and often fragrant blooms, roses are easily one of the most popular flowering plants grown in South Carolina. In the spring, the grubs migrate back up to the root zone and continue to feed. Two of the most common are flower thrips (Frankliniella tritici) and western flower thrips (F. occidentalis). Control: Insecticidal sprays of Bacillus thuringiensis, acephate, bifenthrin, cyfluthrin, lambda cyhalothrin, malathion, neem oil, permethrin, pyrethrin, or spinosad will control caterpillars. Hercules Beetles, Genus Dynastes These very large beetles are in the genus Dynastes, which is found throughout the Americas.Tropical species are among the largest insects in the world. Identify the problem Bronze or Brown beetle is a term used to describe adult grass grub and other similar beetle species that … John A. Weidhass, Virginia Tech, www.insectimages.org. Often, more than one control option is available for a pest. Beetles are amazing creatures that are easily recognized by their shell-like exteriors. The larvae generally reach about ½-to ¾-inch in length. Sap beetles, also referred to as picnic beetles, become a nuisance in gardens during late summer (June-September). Dark, purple, pimple-like spots on the bark indicate the presence of eggs. A low population of aphids does little damage to a rose bush; however, aphids reproduce very rapidly and can quickly reach numbers that cause damage. They are herbivores and can be harmful. Between feeding by the nymphs and adults, and egg laying by adult females, a severely infested rose bush may be killed. If this document didn’t answer your questions, please contact HGIC at [email protected] or 1-888-656-9988. Clemson University – USDA Cooperative Extension Slide Series. Bronze, brown and black beetles include the adult grass grub (brown beetle), New Zealand's major lawn and pasture pest and other similar chafer beetles. Leaves on roses with black spot eventually turn yellow and fall off. When applied to all above-ground portions of the rose plant, ready-to-use neem oil will help control beetles. Bacillus thuringiensis will only control true caterpillars and not the larvae of sawflies. Although they can be found on any rose bush variety, they frequently infest light-colored roses, such as white and pastels. Spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) webbing and plant injury. They are also on my crepe myrtle. In Washington D. C. I finally saw these fascinatingly beautiful (yet damaging) creatures for the first time. Young grubs develop underground and typically eat grass roots. Japanese beetles cause leaves to appear skeletonized. Avoid using insecticides as much as possible as they will often kill the naturally occurring enemies of scale. When applying a pesticide, thorough coverage is important. Although a raspberry plant grows well in a variety of soil types and growing conditions, insect pests can prevent the bush from putting out a healthy crop of berries. Pruning out and destroying heavily infested canes is helpful. Check the petals for yellow-brown lines and tiny dark dots or bumps to confirm the pest's presence. Southern red mites are more of a problem during cool weather in spring and fall, and their populations drop during summer. They feed on both leaves and flower petals with the majority of their damage to roses occurring from early to midsummer. Although not always a pure black color, they are generally dark brown to black and may have lighter patterns on their elytra. Fortunately, aphids have many natural enemies, including lady beetles, green lacewigs and parasitic wasps. Neem Oil can help control Japanese Beetles, Cucumber Beetles, Flea Beetles, Cabbageworms, and Colorado Potato Beetles. These circumstances make it difficult to keep the blooms adequately covered with insecticide to protect them. A few green beetles will see your roses (Rosa spp. They look similar to Japanese beetles .. there are many varieties of them. Repeat spray three times at 5 to 7 day intervals. Japanese Beetles on Roses Box5 / Getty Images Japanese beetles feed on many different plants, but if they are in the neighborhood, you can be certain they will be on your rose plants. The larvae tend to be dark brown or gray, slender and wormlike with a rippled appearance due to pronounced segmentation. They fly on the roses and eat their way through a flower. Use pesticides only according to the directions on the label. Whenever possible, physical control measures should be tried first. It has spindly legs and is black underneath. They like to feed on plant roots and therefore can be destructive insects. Control: Rose slugs can be controlled by handpicking. It might work for other beetles. When growing roses, the use of broad-spectrum insecticides should be avoided as much as possible as these products can kill off natural enemies that help keep spider mite populations in check. Spraying with water should be repeated frequently as needed, focusing in particular on new growth. Crawlers are very small and will appear as moving specks of dust. Both immature and adult thrips feed by scraping surface cells to suck plant sap. Adult beetles are hard to miss. The larval stage of all four beetles resembles a grub; larvae live in the soil, feeding on roots and decaying plant matter. As they feed, aphids excrete honeydew, a sugary substance that attracts ants and wasps. Yet if you discover your roses are continually dropping petals before the flower has completely bloomed or soon afterward, it can indicate Here’s how to control Infested rose blossoms should be removed and destroyed. Note: Please understand that that insects do not adhere to man-drawn borders on a map as such they may be found beyond the general "reach" as showcased on our website. Three species of sawflies, the roseslug (Endelomyia aethiops), bristly roseslug (Cladius difformis), and curled rose sawfly (Allantus cinctus), are pests of roses. (Remind me of the striped pigs). Some gardeners don’t experience problems When stronger chemical control is needed, the following insecticides/miticides are available in homeowner size packaging: tau-fluvalinate or bifenthrin sprays. Their feeding causes white stippling (small dots) on the upper surface of the leaf. If mites are present, red streaks will be seen. Several species of scale are pests of roses, but rose scale (Aulacaspis rosae) is one of the most serious. Thrip, aphids and spider mites will leave the plant material but take the sap leaving brown edges to the petals or leaves that look like they have been through a dust storm. They also seem to be around in the warmer weather. They are generally small and immobile, with no visible legs. Control ants around your roses with sticky barriers on canes to encourage more lady beetles. These inspections increase the likelihood that a pest infestation will be detected early, when pest numbers are low and control is easiest. Learn more about this garden pest and how to prevent or treat rose beetle damage in this article. Lifespan: 1 year, though adults live about Use an insecticide safe for roses and effective on beetles such as Sevin, Orthene or Dursban as a last resort. Others appear wet and shiny, superficially resembling slugs. Stem canker can result in plant death. As the name of this large beetle suggests, the identifying feature is white stripes on its back. © Copyright 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. Marylee Gowans has written about gardening for both online and print publications. If no action is taken: The rose’s leaves ability to photosynthesise is compromised, but once the beetles move on the rose … The cut surface is very smooth as compared to the ragged edge that results with most leaf feeding insects. When only a few plants are involved, fine netting, such as tulle fabric, can be placed over the bush or individual blossoms to exclude the beetles. An adult Japanese beetle is about ½ inch long and has a metallic green body and legs with coppery-brown wing covers. To make sure Affected buds may fail to open. Signs of Japanese Beetle Damage. For more information on the cultural requirements of roses, see HGIC 1172, Growing Roses and HGIC 1173, Pruning Roses. 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http://ccfagri.co.uk/elite-ewes-can-now-fed-dairy-cow-standards/ | 2017-08-21T21:26:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886109670.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20170821211752-20170821231752-00017.warc.gz | 0.922368 | 634 | CC-MAIN-2017-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-34__0__59226159 | en | FARMER owned supply business CCF, with centres at Knighton, Aberystwyth, Tregaron, Machynlleth, Rhayader, Llanbedr, Llanuwchllyn, Trawsfynydd and Gaerwen Uchaf, has developed Elite Ewe 18, a new feed that aims to bring sheep nutrition to the same standards as dairy cows, feeding for milk production to help ewes perform and lambs gain good early growth.
“Productive sheep need high performance feeds if they are to keep healthy themselves and give twin lambs the best start in life. Especially in wet weather conditions that have reduced nutrient levels in fresh grass,” says CCF sheep specialist Jonathan Saer
Elite Ewe 18 is a specialist feed for high performance flocks, with lambing percentages over 160%, and is complementary to all types of forage; grass, hay and silage. “It is specifically designed to help body condition and milk production in twin bearing ewes over the pre- and post-lambing period, when intake levels are reduced,” explains Jonathan.
Manufactured as a 6mm nut, ideal for indoor lambing flocks feeding in troughs, CCF Elite Ewe 18 contains high levels of energy from cereals & Megalac, plus addition by-pass energy from maize. High quality protein is provided from soya, to help increase milk production and lamb growth, while sugar beet pulp & wheatfeed provide slower release digestible fibre to help avoid digestive upsets.
Elite Ewe 18 further supports the new mother’s nutritional needs with vitamin and mineral supplements, including 150 units of Vitamen E. The feed analyses at 6% Oil, 18% Protein, 9% Fibre and 28% Starch and Sugar, with a metabolisable energy content 13Mj/kg. (MER 13). CCF Elite Ewe 18 is not recommended for feeding to lambs or rams.
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Smucker is investing $150 million over the next three years in two facilities: a new, state-of-the-art fruit spread plant in Orrville, OH, which replaces its current Orrville facility; and an existing plant in Ripon, WI. The company is also consolidating all coffee production into its facilities in New Orleans, an effort that is expected to cost about $70 million.
Meanwhile, Smucker's fruit spread plants in Memphis, TN, and Ste. Marie, Quebec, are due to be shut down by summer 2013. Its Folgers coffee plants in Sherman, TX, and Kansas City, MO, are scheduled to close in spring 2011 and summer 2012, respectively.
The plant closures, along with an estimated 40 percent reduction of Smucker's staff in Orrville over the next three years, will result in the loss of about 700 full-time jobs, or 15 percent of the company's workforce.
"We are confident that this strategic decision is important for the long-term growth of the company," said Tim Smucker, chairman of the board and co-CEO. "However, it was difficult given the effect on employees, their families, and the communities related to the impacted facilities."
Smucker estimates that it will incur approximately $190 million in restructuring charges over the next five years. However, it expects to reap about $60 million in annual cost savings once its plan is fully implemented. | agronomy |
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https://slugsyouth.wordpress.com/2012/10/13/seasonal-recipe-round-up-winter-squash-editions/ | 2018-06-19T04:31:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267861899.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20180619041206-20180619061206-00248.warc.gz | 0.940236 | 1,164 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__133081207 | en | I always enjoy the relaxed pace that comes to a gardener’s life at this point in the year. As the garden starts to empty out and be put to bed for the winter, you’re no longer scrambling to use all your beautiful microgreens before they wilt or can a trillion pints of tomatoes before they go bad. Instead, you can hunker down and cook when you feel like it, using up carrots, potatoes, onions or other other garden produce that will happily hang around in your root cellar until it’s time to use it. With that idea in mind, I chose winter squash as the subject of this month’s seasonal recipe round-up.
The first step to making delicious use of your winter squash is to know all the different varieties and what they’re best for. The Luna Cafe has a super handy primer to the various winter squashes, and I recommend taking a browse through it to make sure that you can tell your Kabochas from your Kuris.
Northwest Edible Life has a great post about how to store your winter squash. While some of the more sturdy and robust squashes (I’m looking at you, butternut) can last for months in most room temperature conditions, you can extend the shelf life of your squash by quite awhile if you treat them right. The basic idea is that you wipe them down with a bleach and water solution (I’ve used vinegar with good results as well) and store them somewhere cool and dry with good air circulation. It’s pretty easy to do, and can help even the more perishable squashes (like delicata) last for ages.
If you’re running out of storage space in your garage or root cellar, freezing winter squash can be a great option. Depending on how you plan to use them, you can either freeze them raw (peeled, cut into chunks and frozen on a baking sheet before being chucked into freezer bags or containers) or cooked (steamed, boiled or roasted, then pureed works the best). The Kitchn has a great post illustrating these two methods.
Unfortunately, winter squash is too sweet to be water bath canned on its own, but if you have access to a pressure canner you can put up lots of cheerful looking jars of squash for the cold months. I’m especially fond of this recipe from Canning Homemade!, as the squash chunks are canned in soup stock. This makes a really delicious soup base, or just some flavourful squash chunks for whatever else you’d like to use them for. I like how easy and versatile this recipe is.
One cool way of getting around the water bath canning problem for winter squash is to make it into a chutney. Chutney recipes are fairly tart, so you end up adding enough vinegar to balance the acidity level to a point where you can can without a pressure canner. This recipe from Healthy Green Kitchen for winter squash chutney looks mega delicious, as well as pretty simple — you pretty much just cook the ingredients down until they are soft, then can ’em up. Plus, you can use pretty much any variety of winter squash for the recipe, which is handy.
My favourite go-to recipe for squash is soup, because it’s so easy and versatile. I usually just halve a squash, seed it, and throw it in the oven to roast, because I find it easier than peeling and chopping it raw. Once it’s soft, I just saute some onions and add soup stock and salt and pepper. It’s really good made as simply as that, but you can definitely add a billion other ingredients to vary the flavour. Some of my favourites are: chestnuts (I buy them vacuum packed at the grocery store and puree them with the soup), apples or pears (peeled, seeded and chopped and added to the pot when the broth goes in), with tomato (dump in a can of crushed or diced tomatoes), or with coconut milk and Indian spices.
This butternut squash mac and cheese recipe from A Veggie Venture looks really good. It looks like a fantastic way to make your winter comfort food a bit healthier but keep the traditional mac and cheese taste mostly intact.
This roasted squash and chile vinaigrette recipe from Gourmet looks pretty boss as well. Roasted squash is one of the most ridiculously easy ways to prepare squash, but it can definitely get a bit boring towards the end of the winter. The chile vinaigrette looks simple to make but would effectively make your squash pretty mofo tasty.
There are a ton more individual recipes that I’ve come across that look amazing, but it’s impossible to post them all, unfortunately. Instead, I’d recommend checking out either of these great recipe collections:
How to Eat Half a Squash for Dinner from The Kitchn has a ton of great recipes for doing just that. They range from flexible stuffing recipes to warm salads to simply just slicing a squash in half, roasting it, and filling it with leftover soup. There are some rad resources here, both for specific recipes and generally tasty templates.
Although it’s completely pumpkin-centric, Serious Eats’ feature on 35 Pumpkin Recipes We Love has lots of recipes that could be adapted to other kinds of squash. Pumpkin cheddar crackers, gluten-free pumpkin bread, and pumpkin ravioli with brown butter are just some of them — there is a huge variety of all different kinds of recipes, so you’re sure to find something you dig. | agronomy |
https://favoravi.com/2023/09/06/Aqueon-Planted-Aquarium-Clip-On-LED-Light-One-Size/ | 2024-03-05T10:20:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707948234904.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20240305092259-20240305122259-00071.warc.gz | 0.884242 | 488 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__176910193 | en | Aqueon Planted Aquarium Clip-On LED Light One Size
Are you looking for the perfect lighting solution for your planted aquarium? Look no further than the Aqueon Planted Aquarium Clip-On LED Light One Size. This innovative product is designed to provide your plants with the optimal amount of light they need to thrive, while also enhancing the beauty of your aquarium.
1. Versatile Design
The Aqueon Planted Aquarium Clip-On LED Light is designed to be easily attached to the side of your aquarium, providing a convenient and space-saving lighting solution. Its clip-on design allows for easy installation and adjustment, ensuring that your plants receive the perfect amount of light.
2. Efficient LED Technology
This LED light is equipped with energy-efficient bulbs that provide bright and natural-looking light for your plants. The LED technology ensures that your plants receive the right spectrum of light for photosynthesis, promoting healthy growth and vibrant colors.
3. Adjustable Brightness
The Aqueon Planted Aquarium Clip-On LED Light features adjustable brightness settings, allowing you to customize the lighting intensity based on the needs of your plants. Whether you have low-light or high-light plants, this light can be easily adjusted to provide the perfect amount of illumination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can this light be used for freshwater and saltwater aquariums?
A: Yes, the Aqueon Planted Aquarium Clip-On LED Light is suitable for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. It provides the ideal spectrum of light for plant growth in any type of aquarium.
Q: How long is the power cord?
A: The power cord of this LED light is approximately 6 feet long, allowing for flexible placement and easy access to power outlets.
Q: Can this light be used with a timer?
A: Yes, this LED light is compatible with timers, allowing you to automate the lighting schedule for your aquarium. This is especially useful for maintaining a consistent photoperiod for your plants.
The Aqueon Planted Aquarium Clip-On LED Light One Size is a versatile and efficient lighting solution for your planted aquarium. With its versatile design, efficient LED technology, and adjustable brightness settings, it provides the perfect lighting conditions for your plants to thrive. Enhance the beauty of your aquarium and promote healthy plant growth with this innovative product. | agronomy |
https://www.ica-bremen.org/latest-news/january-2016/?page=1 | 2022-08-17T02:07:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572833.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817001643-20220817031643-00122.warc.gz | 0.789129 | 82 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__212852366 | en | 125 laboratories from the global cotton world participated in the ICA Bremen January Round Trial.
We are working with some of the biggest names in the industry to be the first to develop a full traceability system.
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https://vietlawonline.com/en/hoa-ky-ap-dung-giay-chung-nhan-kiem-dich-mau-moi-tu-1-1-2022--vbpl116582.html | 2022-06-30T10:28:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103671290.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20220630092604-20220630122604-00183.warc.gz | 0.831746 | 277 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__46992024 | en | From January 1st, 2022, the U.S. applies the new form of Certificate of plant quarantine printed on plain paper with wet-ink signature of plant quarantine official.
These are some adjustments, changes in the new form of Certificate of plant quarantine:
- Granted via the confidential system;
- The unique certificate number is on the top middle;
- The symbol of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is on the top right;
- Watermark of the North American Plant Protection Organization (NAPPO) is at the bottom middle;
- QR code is at the bottom left, allowing verifying the validity of the Certificate or certifying the validity of the Certificate via PCIT Vertificate Viewer at this URL: https://pcit.aphis.usda.gov/pcit/faces/ext_cert_viewer.jsf.
The new form of Certificate of plant quarantine is attached with this Official letter.
|Published||Vietlaw's Newsletter No. 545| | agronomy |
https://ozioamsterdam.com/deliciously-diverse-our-first-person-experience-trying-1500-tong-ho-shungiku-seeds-for-vibrant-vietnamese-tantalization.html | 2024-04-15T08:41:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816954.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415080257-20240415110257-00846.warc.gz | 0.915895 | 3,536 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__179405379 | en | Welcome back to our product review blog! Today, we are thrilled to share our first-hand experience with the 1500+ 1/4 oz Big Leaf Edible Crown Daisy (Grand) Seeds Tong Ho Shungiku 虎耳大葉茼蒿 Vietnamese Tần Ô Rau Cú Caỉ Cúc. Get ready to dive into the world of this unique and exciting product, as we take you on a journey through its features, benefits, and our overall thoughts. So, without further ado, let’s get started!
Table of Contents
- Overview of the 1500+ 1/4 oz Big Leaf Edible Crown Daisy (Grand) Seeds
- Highlighting the Exceptional Features and Aspects
- In-depth Insights and Recommendations for the Best Experience
- Customer Reviews Analysis
- Pros & Cons
- Achieve New Heights
We are excited to share with you our experience with the 1500+ 1/4 oz Big Leaf Edible Crown Daisy (Grand) Seeds Tong Ho Shungiku. These seeds hold the promise of a bountiful harvest and the opportunity to add a unique and delightful flavor to your culinary creations.
With over 1500 seeds in a quarter-ounce package, this is a generous amount that ensures you have plenty to cultivate and savor. The Big Leaf Edible Crown Daisy, also known as Tong Ho Shungiku, 虎耳大葉茼蒿, Vietnamese Tần Ô Rau Cú Caỉ Cúc, presents a beautiful addition to your garden, with its striking green foliage and vibrant yellow flowers.
When it comes to cooking, these seeds truly shine. The leaves of the Crown Daisy offer a delectable mix of flavors, combining the sweetness of corn with a hint of peppery undertones. They are incredibly versatile and can be used in salads, stir-fries, soups, or even as a garnish. The possibilities are endless!
As avid gardeners ourselves, we appreciate the ease and reliability of these seeds. They germinate quickly and adapt well to various growing conditions, making them suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners. We have found that they thrive in well-draining soil and prefer full sun or partial shade.
So, join us in elevating your culinary adventure with these exceptional Big Leaf Edible Crown Daisy seeds. To kickstart your journey, head over to Amazon and get your hands on this incredible package today!
When it comes to exceptional features and aspects, the 1500+ 1/4 oz Big Leaf Edible Crown Daisy (Grand) Seeds Tong Ho Shungiku truly stands out. Here’s what makes this product a standout choice for all gardening enthusiasts:
Vast Quantity: With over 1500 seeds in just a 1/4 oz package, this product offers an abundance that is hard to match. You’ll have a generous supply to sow, ensuring a bountiful harvest of Tong Ho Shungiku!
Edible and Versatile: One of the most significant highlights of this seed variety is its edibility. The Big Leaf Edible Crown Daisy seeds can be used in a variety of creative culinary applications. From stir-fries to salads and soups, they add a unique and refreshing flavor to dishes. With such versatility, these seeds are a must-have in any kitchen garden.
Unique Vietnamese Flavor: If you’re looking to add an exotic touch to your cuisine, these seeds offer just that. Their Vietnamese influence brings a distinctive depth of flavor to your dishes. Experiment with traditional Vietnamese recipes or create your own fusion dishes to delight your taste buds.
Hardy and Easy to Grow: These Tong Ho Shungiku seeds are known for their resilient nature. They can thrive in various soil conditions and can withstand different climates, making them an ideal choice for both beginners and experienced gardeners alike. Enjoy the satisfaction of a successful harvest without much fuss or hassle.
To experience the exceptional qualities of the 1500+ 1/4 oz Big Leaf Edible Crown Daisy (Grand) Seeds Tong Ho Shungiku, head over to our product page on Amazon and grab your pack today. Let your garden flourish with these unique and versatile seeds!
In our in-depth exploration of the 1500+ 1/4 oz Big Leaf Edible Crown Daisy (Grand) Seeds Tong Ho Shungiku, we have discovered some fascinating insights and recommendations for the best experience with this unique product.
Firstly, let’s delve into the features of these edible crown daisy seeds. With a rich heritage from Vietnam, these Tong Ho Shungiku seeds offer a delightful culinary experience. The big leaf variety adds a touch of grandeur to your dishes, infusing them with both flavor and visual appeal. From traditional Vietnamese cuisines like Tần Ô Rau Cú Caỉ Cúc to innovative fusion recipes, these seeds truly elevate the dining experience.
To ensure the best results with these edible crown daisy seeds, we recommend following a few tips. Consider incorporating them into your herb garden or balcony garden for a fresh and sustainable supply. These seeds thrive in well-drained soil and prefer a sunny spot. Water them regularly but avoid overwatering to prevent root rot. Harvest the leaves when they reach their maximum size for optimum taste and texture. With these insights and recommendations in mind, we invite you to explore the endless culinary possibilities that these seeds offer. Elevate your dishes to new heights by incorporating the 1500+ 1/4 oz Big Leaf Edible Crown Daisy (Grand) Seeds Tong Ho Shungiku into your cooking repertoire.
To get your hands on these exquisite seeds and embark on a flavorful culinary adventure, head over to Amazon through this engaging Call to Action link: [Amazon Link]. Happy sowing and bon appétit!
Customer Reviews Analysis
Customer Reviews Analysis
At first glance, it seems that some customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the packaging and labeling of the Tong Ho Shungiku seeds. One customer mentioned that the seeds arrived in a small plastic bag with no label, instructions, or picture, which made it confusing to identify the content accurately.
While it may be a valid concern, it is important to note that our experience with the packaging of the seeds differed. The seeds we received were also enclosed in a small plastic bag; however, we found a simple beauty in its simplicity. The lack of excessive packaging allowed the vibrancy of the seeds to shine through, inviting us to embark on a culinary adventure to explore their tantalizing flavors.
We understand that some customers may prefer more detailed labeling and instructions, especially when experimenting with new ingredients. In that case, a simple solution might be to include a small leaflet or insert within the package, providing essential information and suggestions for usage.
We Embrace the Mystery of Tong Ho Shungiku Seeds
Rather than viewing the absence of labels and instructions as a drawback, we approached it with a sense of curiosity and embraced the mystery that surrounded these edible crown daisy seeds. It allowed us to tap into our creativity and experiment freely in the kitchen, exploring the diverse culinary potential of these flavorful gems.
However, we acknowledge that not everyone may share the same enthusiasm for deciphering the unknown. For those seeking clear guidance, we suggest reaching out to the seller for detailed instructions or doing a quick search online for tips and tricks on cultivating and using Tong Ho Shungiku seeds.
The Joy of Unveiling the Seeds We Ordered
Upon opening the package, we were greeted by an abundance of 1500+ Tong Ho Shungiku seeds. Their small size and delicate appearance sparked anticipation for the delightful flavors that awaited us. We marveled at the vibrant hues of the seeds, envisioning the beautiful infusion of colors they would bring to our dishes.
While the initial lack of labeling may have caused confusion for some customers, we discovered that the seeds themselves were distinctively recognizable. Their unique shape and texture allowed us to differentiate them from other seeds in our collection.
Although a pictorial representation or label could have enhanced the overall experience, we found joy in the simplicity of discovering the seeds’ identity through our own observations and research.
The Importance of Clear Packaging and Instructions
While we appreciate the element of surprise and the opportunity for creativity, we understand the importance of clear packaging and instructions for a seamless customer experience. In a world filled with diverse preferences and expectations, providing customers with all the essential information they need is crucial to ensure their utmost satisfaction.
As an avid supporter of culinary exploration, we believe that clear packaging and well-designed instructions can enhance the overall appeal of a product. It provides customers with confidence, promotes effective usage, and invites creativity.
In conclusion, while some customers have expressed their concerns regarding the packaging and labeling of the Tong Ho Shungiku seeds, we approach it with openness and curiosity. We appreciate the opportunity to explore the world of vibrant Vietnamese cuisine through our first-person experience, and we encourage others to embrace the adventure as well.
|Exquisite flavor profile
|Lack of labeling and instructions
|Abundance of seeds
|High culinary potential
Pros & Cons
Pros & Cons
|Tantalizing Vietnamese Flavor
|The Tong Ho Shungiku seeds bring a burst of authentic Vietnamese taste to our meals.
|The wide range of flavors and textures in these edible Crown Daisy seeds adds excitement and variety to our dishes.
|With over 1500+ seeds in a 1/4 oz pack, we have plenty to experiment with and cultivate a vibrant garden.
|Big Leafed Beauty
|The large, attractive leaves of the Tong Ho Shungiku plant make for an eye-catching addition to our garden.
|Easy to Grow
|These seeds are beginner-friendly, requiring minimal care and providing a rewarding gardening experience.
|Slight Learning Curve
|For those new to Tong Ho Shungiku, it may take some trial and error to fully understand the optimal growing conditions.
|Susceptible to Pests
|The Crown Daisy plant is prone to certain pests, which may require additional attention and care.
|These seeds thrive best in moderate climates, limiting their growth potential in extreme weather conditions.
|Finding Tong Ho Shungiku seeds may be a bit challenging, as they are not as commonly available as other seeds.
|Time to Maturity
|The Tong Ho Shungiku plant requires patience, as it takes some time to reach maturity and produce usable leaves.
Despite a few challenges, the Tong Ho Shungiku seeds bring immense delight and diversity to our culinary adventures. The tantalizing Vietnamese flavor, ample quantity, and ease of cultivation far outweigh any minor drawbacks. If you’re looking to infuse your meals with vibrancy and deliciousness, give these edible Crown Daisy seeds a try!
Q: What is Tong Ho Shungiku?
A: Tong Ho Shungiku, also known as Vietnamese Tần Ô Rau Cú Caỉ Cúc, is a vibrant and tantalizing edible plant that adds a unique twist to Vietnamese cuisine. It is more commonly referred to as Crown Daisy or Grand Daisy Seeds, offering big leafy foliage that is not just visually appealing but also full of flavor.
Q: How many seeds are included in the package?
A: This package contains a generous quantity of 1500+ 1/4 oz Tong Ho Shungiku seeds. With such a bountiful supply, you can experiment with various recipes or share them with fellow food enthusiasts.
Q: Can I grow Tong Ho Shungiku in my garden?
A: Absolutely! Tong Ho Shungiku is a versatile plant that thrives in various climates. It is particularly well-suited for home gardening and can be grown directly in a garden bed or in pots. Just make sure to provide ample sunlight and water.
Q: How long does it take for Tong Ho Shungiku seeds to sprout?
A: Tong Ho Shungiku seeds typically germinate within 7-14 days given the right conditions. Patience is key, but once they start to sprout, you’ll be rewarded with lush green leaves that are packed with flavor.
Q: Can Tong Ho Shungiku be eaten raw?
A: Yes, Tong Ho Shungiku leaves can be enjoyed raw. They have a crisp texture and a slightly bitter taste, which adds a delightful dimension to salads, sandwiches, or as a garnish for other dishes. However, Tong Ho Shungiku can also be lightly stir-fried or blanched if you prefer a milder flavor.
Q: Are there any specific tips for cooking with Tong Ho Shungiku?
A: Tong Ho Shungiku is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a multitude of dishes. One tip is to try pairing it with seafood, as the slightly bitter taste of the leaves complements the sweetness of seafood exceptionally well. Adding Tong Ho Shungiku to soups or stir-fries can also elevate the flavors and add a unique twist.
Q: Can Tong Ho Shungiku be dried for future use?
A: Yes, Tong Ho Shungiku leaves can be dried for later use. Simply harvest the leaves, wash them thoroughly, and lay them out to sun-dry or use a food dehydrator. Once dry, store them in an airtight container for future use in teas, stocks, or seasoning blends.
Q: Are there any specific health benefits associated with Tong Ho Shungiku?
A: Tong Ho Shungiku is not only a flavorful addition to your meals, but it also offers several health benefits. It is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals like calcium and iron. Additionally, it contains antioxidants that contribute to overall well-being and supports good digestive health.
Q: Can I save the seeds from harvested Tong Ho Shungiku plants?
A: Yes, you can save the seeds from harvested Tong Ho Shungiku plants for future planting. Allow the plant to flower and produce seed pods, then collect the mature pods and separate the seeds. Store them in a cool, dry place until you’re ready to sow them again.
Q: Is there a recommended planting season for Tong Ho Shungiku?
A: Tong Ho Shungiku can be planted in both spring and fall, depending on your specific climate and growing conditions. It is a hardy plant, but it is best to avoid extreme weather conditions such as excessive heat or frost. Be sure to check your local gardening guidelines for the best time to plant in your area.
Remember, Tong Ho Shungiku offers a diverse and tantalizing culinary experience that can truly elevate your Vietnamese dishes. Enjoy exploring the vibrant flavors and creative possibilities that this remarkable plant has to offer!
Achieve New Heights
We hope you enjoyed joining us on this deliciously diverse culinary adventure as we embarked on our first-person experience with Tong Ho Shungiku Seeds. Vibrant, tantalizing, and truly Vietnamese, these 1500+ 1/4 oz Big Leaf Edible Crown Daisy Seeds have brought an explosion of flavors to our palates.
From the moment we opened the package, we were captivated by the sheer abundance of these beautiful seeds. Their rich, green color and delicate aroma filled the air, promising an unforgettable taste experience. As we embarked on our culinary journey, we were amazed by the versatility of these seeds, discovering new ways to incorporate them into our favorite recipes.
Whether sautéed with a medley of vegetables, added to a refreshing salad, or used as a fragrant garnish, these Tong Ho Shungiku Seeds have become an essential ingredient in our kitchen. The leaves’ crisp texture and slightly bitter undertones perfectly complemented a range of dishes, adding depth and complexity to every bite.
Furthermore, we were delighted with the ease of growing these seeds. With their robust nature, even the novice gardener can enjoy a bountiful harvest. Just imagine plucking fresh, vibrant leaves straight from your garden and incorporating them into your favorite culinary creations!
In conclusion, the journey of exploring Tong Ho Shungiku Seeds has been an exciting and rewarding experience for us. From the first bite to the last, these seeds have elevated our Vietnamese-inspired dishes to new heights. We invite you to join us on this mouthwatering adventure and bring a burst of vibrant flavors to your own kitchen.
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https://sevenbeggars.com/page/4/ | 2024-02-24T03:21:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474482.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20240224012912-20240224042912-00617.warc.gz | 0.923479 | 372 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__29085637 | en | As most of you know, Zeyde plants a garden every year and posts pictures throughout the growing season. Well, Gardening Season is here once again, so Zeyde has some gardening tips for you right from the Torah!
Devarim 20: 6 And what man is there that hath planted a vineyard, and hath not used the fruit thereof? Let him go and return unto his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man use the fruit thereof.
Devarim 20: 19 When thou shalt besiege a city a long time, in making war against it to take it, thou shalt not destroy the trees thereof by wielding an axe against them; for thou mayest eat of them, but thou shalt not cut them down; for is the tree of the field man, that it should be besieged of thee? 20 Only the trees of which thou knowest that they are not trees for food, them thou mayest destroy and cut down, that thou mayest build bulwarks against the city that maketh war with thee, until it fall.
Devarim 24: 19 When thou reapest thy harvest in thy field, and hast forgot a sheaf in the field, thou shalt not go back to fetch it; it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow; that the L-RD thy G-d may bless thee in all the work of thy hands. 20 When thou beatest thine olive-tree, thou shalt not go over the boughs again; it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow. 21 When thou gatherest the grapes of thy vineyard, thou shalt not glean it after thee; it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow. | agronomy |
http://www.tillinghampreschool.co.uk/planting/ | 2021-06-24T06:23:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623488551052.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20210624045834-20210624075834-00123.warc.gz | 0.984013 | 381 | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__4976533 | en | The children were invited by Stanley’s family to the allotment along Vicarage Lane to do some planting. Stanley’s family have purchased a plot and are allowing pre-school to plant seeds and water the growing plants. One morning after our daily run we set off to go up the lane to the allotment where we met Stanley and his family. The children were put into small groups with an adult and given seed trays, trowels, compost and seeds. The children took turns to fill up the seed trays with the compost and then poke a hole in each section with a finger. The seeds were pout into the holes and then covered with more compost. The seed trays were placed inside a poly-tunnel and watered. The children will develop an understanding of growth, decay and changes over time as we revisit from time to time to water and care for the plants. They seemed to really enjoy the experience of feeling the soil. One of the children’s early learning goals for understanding the word states that ‘Children know about similarities and differences in relation to places, objects, materials and living things. They talk about the features of their own immediate environment and how environments might vary from one another. They make observations of animals and plants and explain why some things occur, and talk about changes’.
Pre-school have also purchased a planter and the older children filled it with compost before each planting a tomato plant. As we removed them from their pots we looked at the root system and explained to the children that they were like straws for the plant to suck up the water. The children understood that the plants need light/sun and water to grow. The children took turns to give the plants a good drink of water before the half term holiday. When the tomatoes have grown they will be picked and offered to the children at snack time. | agronomy |
https://arrigoni1913.it/en/san-gimignano/ | 2023-12-08T05:14:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100724.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208045320-20231208075320-00214.warc.gz | 0.919494 | 302 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__304549844 | en | Located in San Gimignano, the Pietraserena estate occupies two slopes of the hill rising to the North-North East of the town. In 1966 the estate was smaller in size, about 7 hectares, but over time it came to incorporate neighbouring or adjacent plots to reach the current extension of about 40 hectares – 30 hectares of vineyards, the rest olive groves and copse. Set in the heart of the San Gimignano municipality, at first the main grape variety grown here was Vernaccia di San Gimignano, the first Italian wine to obtain the DOC (Controlled Designation of Origin) mark. Later we added Sangiovese, one of the principal grapes in Tuscany and all of Italy. Grown in many different varieties – from the oldest and most traditional to Sangiovese Grosso – in other areas this grape is the basis for wines of great international renown, and at Pietraserena it gives rise to our most representative “crus”: Caulio and Poggio al Vento. Each of the many individual vineyards of the estate has its own name – Arca, Quercia, Casine, Ripida, Poggio, Ventaglio, Del Sole, del Moggi, Vigna Nuova, Piano di Fata, Pancole and Lignite – and produces a single wine, which are then skilfully used to make the blends that are the trademark of our bottles. | agronomy |
https://humanitarium.com.ua/index.php/hum/article/view/139 | 2020-05-26T23:30:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347391923.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20200526222359-20200527012359-00512.warc.gz | 0.917636 | 231 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__199492007 | en | Scientific and pedagogical bases of functioning of the scientific school of academician A. M. Gruzinskogo for the study of allelopathy
The article shows research and results on the study of allelopathy followers of the famous botanist, plant physiologist academician A. M. Gruzinskogo. Found that thanks to the hard work of the scientist on the issues of allelopathy gradually formed and developed by his scientific school. Studies of the chemical interactions of plants with their joint growth in phytocenoses (allelopathy) A. Grodzinsky started in the Institute of botany, Academy of Sciences of the Ukrainian SSR. The case of A. Gruzinskogo continued by his disciples, Professor, doctor of biological Sciences E. Golovko, doctor of biological Sciences P. Frost, doctor of agricultural Sciences L. Yurchak and others. The purpose and objectives of the paper is to highlight the pedagogical mastery of the scientist and his scientific achievements, the work of the followers of А. Grodzinsky on the study of allopathy or chemical interaction of plants. | agronomy |
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