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https://www.vantagegrp.com/en-US/Product/Page/572c8393-360a-4e07-ac1c-dbc599c2c1e0/Textron-Grapeseed-Oil | 2021-09-20T05:27:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057018.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20210920040604-20210920070604-00446.warc.gz | 0.904609 | 102 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__76301020 | en | Textron™ Grapeseed Oil
INCI Name: Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Grape seeds are one of the most abundant byproducts of wine-making. Wineries generate a considerable amount of solid waster, due to approximately 30% of the originaly feed being discarded. Textron™ teams in Barcelona work with local Spanish suppliers to create a short supply-chain to offer a light and easily-absorbed grapeseed oil extracted from this waste-stream. | agronomy |
https://www.montessoritraining.org.uk/regrowing-vegetables-and-herbs-at-home/ | 2021-06-22T19:46:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623488519735.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20210622190124-20210622220124-00210.warc.gz | 0.925855 | 950 | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__182090456 | en | Regrowing vegetables is a great way to show children about the growth cycle – as well as sustainability in reusing scraps of food. You won’t be replacing your weekly shop with these vegetables, but it’s simple to do on a windowsill and you can create an experiment to see which vegetable regrows the best!
Here’s a list of some easy herbs and vegetables to regrow at home:
- Cut the bottom two inches off the stalk, and place in water in a well-lit room or windowsill
- You want just enough water to cover the bottom of the celery; too much and you risk it going mouldy or slimy
- New growth should begin from the centre in four to five days.
- Keep the white part of the onion, and any roots that are still intact
- Place the onion in a glass of water
- You should see growth in the roots, and from the top of the stalk
- Leeks will also regrow in this way!
- Place the sweet potato in a jar of water in direct sunlight
- It should soon sprout – leaves from the top and roots into the water
- When the leafy sprouts are four to five inches long, pull them off the potato and place in jar of water
- You can put multiple sprouts into one jar, where they’ll grow roots. The potato will also continue to sprout if left in water
- When the sprout is well rooted, it can be planted into soil. From here, potatoes should grow.
- Cut off the bottom of the head of the lettuce, and place in a small bowl of water
- Make sure the water only covers the bottom of the lettuce
- New growth begins from the centre in three to four days
- In a couple of weeks, you’ll have a new half head of lettuce.
- You can regrow coriander by placing stems in a glass of water
- When the roots are a couple of inches long, they can be transferred to a pot with soil
- Place the pot in a sunny spot and watch it grow!
- Chop off the base of the bok choy, and place in a bowl of warm water (cut side facing up)
- Place on a windowsill or other sunny location
- Change the water every day or two. You might also want to occasionally mist the centre of the plant to keep it well hydrated
- After a couple of days, the outside will slowly turn yellow. The centre will begin to grow, turning from pale to darker green
- When the centre has leafy new growth, it can be transferred to a pot. Plant so it’s almost completely buried, with only the tips of the new leaves pointing up
- When harvesting, either cut the whole plant, or just the outer leaves so the inner can still grow.
There are lots of vegetables that can be started in water, and then moved into soil pots to grow properly:
Have you been growing vegetables at home? Let us know what else you’ve experimented with!
Garden Dip Recipe
In 2019, the Montessori St Nicholas Charity celebrated 100 years of Montessori education in the UK with the Montessori Centenary Children’s Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The gold medal winning garden reflected the very principles at the heart of a Montessori approach to education. Child-led and future-driven, it was designed to provide a Montessori classroom space to nurture children, teaching them about the natural world alongside the modern technology that is the future of horticulture. Chantelle Nicholson, chef-patron of Tredwells, has created a delicious, healthy recipe, inspired by the plants in the Montessori garden, which is easy to replicate at home.
This is a great dip to dunk delicious, crunchy vegetables into. It can also be spread on toast, bread, or used as a filling for a sandwich.
- 150g cooked chickpeas (from a tin or cooked at home)
- 1 whole ripe avocado, skin & stone removed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 basil leaves
- 1 spring parsley, leaves only
- 2 mint leaves
- 1 sprig dill
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- pinch of salt
- 50ml water
- Place all ingredients into a blender, and pulse until a smooth dip is formed. Add a little more water if necessary
- Vegetables to serve: radishes, carrots, celery, cauliflower, peppers, fennel | agronomy |
https://www.cathycattell.com.au/rural-listings/ | 2019-11-18T15:01:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496669795.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20191118131311-20191118155311-00502.warc.gz | 0.937712 | 294 | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__39539153 | en | Rural Properties For Sale Hunter Valley Region
The rural area of the Hunter Valley offers buyers an opportunity to invest in a strong growing property market, and find an affordable tree change lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of its neighbouring cities like Sydney.
Part of the charm of the rural Hunter properties is the experience of distinctive seasons in the year-round changes in climate. In summer, the peak wine season, the area is a buzz with harvests and festivals. Autumn turns the land into a patchwork of picturesque colour as the leaves change. The cool of winter makes the area a popular, cosy getaway with the chance to sit around roaring fire places with gourmet produce and cuisines. During spring, life begins to flourish as stark vines begin to be reborn and the country side comes back to life.
How Can We Help You In Acreage For Sale In Hunter Valley
With generous cultivated lands, plentiful water supply and luscious rolling hills, rural property in the Hunter is an ideal environment for wineries, tourism and agriculture. Its large diversity of industries in the area means land value often remains strong and outperforms competitive areas such as Great-Sydney and Melbourne. This is mostly in thanks to flourishing industries such as wineries, horse breeding, agriculture, mining, tourism and manufacturing.
Owning rural property in the Hunter Valley is a dream that Cathy and her team are ready to make possible for you. | agronomy |
https://www.trimountaingolf.com/gm-blog/green-speed | 2019-04-26T08:35:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578762045.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20190426073513-20190426095513-00350.warc.gz | 0.914227 | 239 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__218861893 | en | Putting greens are not all of the same quality. The finest-quality greens are well-kept so that a ball will roll smoothly over the closely mowed grass. Golfers describe a green as fast if a light stroke on the ball makes it roll a long distance; conversely, on a slow green a stronger stroke is necessary to roll the ball the same distance. The exact speed of a green can be determined with a stimpmeter. The stimpmeter is a device used to measure the speed of a golf course putting green by applying a known force to a golf ball and measuring the distance traveled in feet.
The USGA following recommendations:
|Slow||4.5 feet (1.4 m)|
|Medium||6.5 feet (2.0 m)|
|Fast||8.5 feet (2.6 m)|
Tri Mountain Golf Course will average around 9.5 until the first weekend in July. July through mid-September green speeds will increase and average around 10.5. Green Speed will be the center of discussion over the next month with the 2015 US Open visiting us here in Washington the week of June 15th - 21st. | agronomy |
https://www.alquevaruralcampingpark.com/en/store/ | 2023-10-04T16:53:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511386.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004152134-20231004182134-00079.warc.gz | 0.950914 | 88 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__258117503 | en | Here you can order or buy products in person of local production that are available seasonally.
Regional products store
The olive production of the property is sold to the agricultural cooperative of Beja e Brinches – Pias and marketed as part of the Flor do Alentejo olive oil. Wine and vegetables and other products such as Eggs and Fruit are also available.
Consult us by email for more information and prices. | agronomy |
https://www.picardofarmppatch.com/orchard | 2021-12-06T05:39:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964363290.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20211206042636-20211206072636-00252.warc.gz | 0.958805 | 148 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__116183334 | en | The Community Orchard
Our orchard has changed over the years. It has been tended by Picardo Gardeners since the early 1990s. We have a plum tree, apples, kiwi, grapes, cherry, blueberries, and raspberries.
The Orchard Annex was created in 2018 from a Neighborhood Matching Fund Grant. It was envisioned by Hans-Karl Frautschi who sees people enjoying the shade of the fruit trees once mature. There are apple, peach, fig, mulberry trees, and various berries.
For more information and to get involved contact:
Espalier apples along the 82nd St path | agronomy |
https://shop.quadrocopter.com/Agriculture_c_351.html | 2023-12-04T16:03:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100531.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204151108-20231204181108-00331.warc.gz | 0.932292 | 198 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__121856557 | en | For generations farmers have walked their fields investigating crops manually for signs of stress or disease. This traditional, labor intensive method is time consuming and can be difficult when crop canopies thicken.
Maximize Agriculture Yields with Aerial Imaging Drone
Farmers are now able to evaluate their crops at scale while simultaneously creating crop maps that help them manage crops and time better. Detailed images that are essential for analysis are captured in the field. The NDVI camera allows for multi-spectral crop inspections, giving the farmer to access the data from their mobile device and create a road map for spraying. The data output files can then be uploaded to John Deere tractors and control the output of spray to a field depending on the data.
Aerial thermal imaging has also become an important tool for crop management. It is a non-invasive way to monitor nurseries and greenhouses and even detect plant diseases.
Reach out to the team at Quadrocopter below. | agronomy |
http://www.cic.org.pg/2018/08/30/coffee-industry-to-adopt-holistic-management-of-cbb-pest/ | 2019-04-20T11:19:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578529606.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20190420100901-20190420122901-00454.warc.gz | 0.946842 | 513 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__173333222 | en | THE Coffee Berry Borer (CBB) ishere to stay and the challenge is how best we manage the pest and learn to live with it, says an international CBB expert.
Dr Juan F. Barrera (PhD) is engaged to provide advice, on CBB, to Coffee Industry Corporation (CIC) and the National Agriculture Quarantine and Inspection Authority (Naqia).
While sharing his preliminary findings on CBB with CIC and Naqia staff last week in Goroka, he said, the management approach should be holistic, focusing on smallholder growers.
“You cannot fight or manage CBB alone. Resources must be spread out not only on CBB infected cherries but other factors such as quality and production improvement to counteract CBB attacks,” he said.
The CBB expert is engaged on a 30-day consultancy service advising CIC and Naqia on how best to control and manage CBB infestation in the affected areas.
He visited some infested gardens in Eastern Highlands and Jiwaka with the local CBB team headed by Dr Mark Kenny, general manager (research and extension). The CBB expert also had consultantations with focus groups, coffee exporters and farmers.
Barrera also praised CIC and Naqia’s efforts in restricting the pest to the affected areas.
“The infestation level at affected sites had dropped significantly and I encourage the CIC and Naqia to implement control measures undertaken on the ground,” he said.
Barrera also suggested for adequate funding of coffee research facilities at Aiyura to conduct research on a collaborative approach with overseas experts on infestation level of CBB at different
altitudes in the country.
Barrera will do a final presentation on his findings before submitting a report with recommendations on the management strategies of the CBB pest.
The chief executive officer of CIC Charles Dambui said some of the findings from Dr Barrera’s field assessment would guide CIC to restrategise its approaches and appropriate resources to counteract the spread of CBB in the long-run.
“To effectively minimise the incidence of pest infestation level, CIC must have an income revenue stream adequate to fund and contain CBB all year-round,” he said.
Dambui was grateful for Barrera’s findings and is looking forward to the final presentation that will include other contributing factors to coffee production in the affected areas. | agronomy |
http://location-4x4-marrakech.net/smart-tips-for-uncovering-businesses.html | 2017-11-23T20:10:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934806939.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20171123195711-20171123215711-00703.warc.gz | 0.961687 | 497 | CC-MAIN-2017-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__28933279 | en | Information on Good Lawn Care
A lawn is an accessory that can significantly contribute to the appeal factor of your home. he role that it plays dictates that it should receive improved care. It is the care that it constantly receives that contributes to the final look that it will have. The steps followed in the care of the firm may be listed as mowing , watering, adding manure , aerating and weeding. The adoption of this crucial procedures can contribute significantly to the overall appearance of the lawn.
The lawn needs to be trimmed from time to time. This process often yields better results if the lawn is dry. This will reduce the chances of having the mower clogged . The rule of the thumb concerning grass mowing is that its length should not be shortened to a length higher than a third of its length. Going beyond that length present damming consequences on the appeal factor of the lawn. The angle at which the grass is being cut should change . There is a lot to be harnessed by cutting the grass the right way in terms of color and the flow of the grass.
Just like our bodies your lawn too needs nourishing. This can be effectively achieved by watering the lawn. Overwatering is not the right approach to take in this situation. It does not do any justice to your lawn rather it spoils it. The act of irrigating can be effectively carried out in the morning as the soil is at its best water storing capacity. This practice allows the grass to develop stronger roots and be able to sustain them. The introduction of corn gluten meal and compost serve to add the nutrients that will facilitate a healthy existence of your lawn . The presence of a well looked after lawn can easily be derived from its appearance.
The lawn is bound to harness immense benefits from aerating processes. It allows air to find its place in the roots to facilitate proper growth of the roots. This sees the grass adopt the green lushness that it should possess. Measures to eradicate appearance of weeds like dandelions can be achieved to a large extent. Nourishment properties and weed control measures can effectively be undertaken by the mulching process. One can employ other eco-friendly methods to achieve this aim. The use of herbicides may work to get rid of any stubborn weeds . Emphasis is laid on following the directions that are given the letter. The needs to keep dogs of the lawn can be effectively achieved by training them to rest on a particular area of the lawn. | agronomy |
https://fundecooperacion.org/en/our-projects/ | 2020-04-04T16:00:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370524043.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20200404134723-20200404164723-00219.warc.gz | 0.915945 | 1,189 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__141053201 | en | We manage funds to support innovative projects with a commitment to sustainable development.
We are the bridge connecting international cooperants, local institutions, communities and MSMEs. Our track record has earned us the backing of different international organizations that believe in our work of supporting and assisting with innovative and sustainable solutions in every nook and cranny of our country.
We seek sustainable solutions and innovative projects that can help us achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These are some of the programs we manage:
ADAPTA2 is a program funded by the United Nations Adaptation Fund to support adaptation programs in developing countries that are vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change.
The goal of the initiative is to reduce the vulnerability of communities to the impact of climate change and enhance resilience in the following sectors that have been classified as critical: agriculture, water resources and coastal areas, and capacity-building.
Adapta2+ has supported more than 40 national initiatives expecting to impact 483 farming families and benefitting more than 50 water operators that provide water to more than 50,000 people in different communities around the country, so that they can adapt to climate change.
This program is executed by Fundecooperación, as the implementing entity, with the support of the Office of Climate Change in the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG).
Tourism – Local Development Engine (Tu-MoDeLo) is a project that identifies market opportunities in tourism for sustainable, climate change-adapted agricultural value chains, while at the same time improving the standard of living of agricultural communities.
The project is being developed in the northern and northern Pacific (Guanacaste) areas, defined as priorities in this first phase from January 2019 to January 2020. The initial implementation period is three years, with the possibility of evaluating the impact in year three and exploring its continuation for two more years.
Tu-MoDeLo is the result of a public-private partnership between Fundecooperación, the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG), local tourism associations and a dozen other institutions and private sector partners, all working together to ensure market opportunities for local producer groups that connect the supply of sustainable agricultural products with the growth of tourism in Costa Rica.
This is an effort to improve the lives of communities vulnerable to climate change by identifying market opportunities in tourism for adapted and sustainable agriculture and fishery products.
The baseline will be measured during the first six months to define specific objectives and monitor progress in terms of sales of sustainable agricultural products, number of producers and families benefitted, increased sustainable procurement commitments by participating tourism enterprises, participation of young people and women, and implementation of climate change adaptation actions.
More information about Tu-MoDeLo
Microfinancing for ecosystem-based adaptation, known as MEbA, offers solutions that enable microfinance institutions (MFIs) and their customers to build capacities to manage climate risks and implement ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) alternatives.
The project’s goal is to benefit more than 23 micro-financers worldwide, with Fundecooperación coordination, UN Environment implementation, and financing from the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU).
Because of its sustainability approach, Fundecooperación has been selected to be a part of this initiative, the idea being to build the adaptive capacity of rural communities and especially agricultural producers while it develops its credit program with innovative financial services and products for dealing with climate change.
MEbA implementation strengthens Fundecooperación’s Customized Credit Program by adding new, innovative financial products that improve the way climate change is addressed.
Through the direction and management of these international climate action programs and capacity-building with the sharing of success stories, lessons learned and knowledge manuals, Fundecooperación helps Costa Rican producers and their families learn how to carry out adaptation and mitigation actions and identify the necessary and effective tools.
Program for South-South Cooperation (PSC) between Benin (Africa), Bhutan (Asia) and Costa Rica (Central America)
Carried out between 2007 and 2012 with a budget of $13 million, the program was implemented by Fundecooperación, as Secretariat, and funded by the Netherlands. It consisted of a successful model of cooperation between Costa Rica in Central America, Benin in West Africa, and Bhutan in South Asia that led to 43 multilateral projects for developing innovative solutions to common challenges of the four interconnected pillars of sustainable development: economic development, social development, environmental protection, and gender equality.
Triangular Cooperation between Costa Rica, Morocco and Germany
In 2013, Costa Rica, Morocco and Germany launched a cooperation project to strengthen management and sustainable use of forests, protected areas and watersheds in the context of climate change, creating joint actions through knowledge-sharing among the three countries.
This project is considered an example, nationally and internationally, for its concrete results, confirming the positive impact of south-south and triangular cooperation.
Integrated Water Resource Management Project
The goal of this project was to promote integrated management and conservation of water resources in the Térraba-Sierpe National Wetland and Grecia areas through experience-sharing, social participation, and the strengthening of ASADAs (local water management associations) and other local organizations.
Developed with CRUSA funding, the project was implemented by Fundecooperación in collaboration with the University of Costa Rica.
¡Let’s Build Your Dreams Together!
Address: 550 meters east of the Santa Teresita church, Barrio Escalante, San José, Costa Rica.
Email: [email protected] | agronomy |
https://www.ruralhall.com/business-rural-hall-nc/garden-spot-of-the-world-club/ | 2022-07-01T05:20:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103920118.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20220701034437-20220701064437-00789.warc.gz | 0.922021 | 507 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__116936632 | en | A family garden club has been organized for Rural Hall and surrounding area, to help promote Rural Hall’s theme “Garden Spot of the World.” The mission of the club is “to learn and share knowledge about growing all types of plants in order to beautify the community and develop a greater appreciation for the environment.”
Topics of interest range widely and include lawn improvement, vegetable gardening, raised beds, fruit and shade trees, flower beds, landscaping, container gardening, outdoor lighting and many other ideas and activities. Men, women and children (ages 12 and up) are welcome and invited to join us!
Have you noticed the Welcome signs announcing Rural Hall? The beds around each of the three signs are weeded, planted and mulched by club members. Each sign’s display is unique with different plants. The flowers and bushes are growing and blooming in a myriad of colors! The club also plants and maintains the hanging baskets that decorate the utility poles at town square and town hall.
To support these projects, the club holds a spring plant sale each year. Potted plants, daylilies, irises, peonies, hibiscus, ferns, foxgloves, herbs and many other plants will be available. Come out and support the club’s fundraiser and help make our community truly the “Garden Spot of the World”.
Dues for the club are a cost of $10/year per individual and $15/year per family.
Meetings are held the 4th MONDAY of the month at 7PM at the Nazareth Lutheran Church (460 Bethania-Rural Hall Rd) through the fall/winter months and at a member’s garden or the picnic shelter at Covington Park during the months of May through September. We usually have a variety of speakers during cooler months, and visit local gardens during spring and summer. Come join us in the garden!
For more information about an upcoming meeting, or if you are interested in joining, have ideas to share, or have questions, please contact David Wright (N/A) or Carol DeVries (336-642-4240).
|Program Chairperson||Carol DeVries|
|Publicity Chairperson||Lisa Lane| | agronomy |
http://www.bellacor.com/productdetail/small-planter-box-mocha-473980.htm | 2013-05-24T22:08:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368705097259/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516115137-00023-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.902784 | 173 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__171974838 | en | Decorative window planter. Includes a water
reservoir that takes the guesswork out of watering. Plant maintenance is a breeze with MayneÆs Sub Irrigation System. The built in water reservoir encourages healthy plant growth by allowing plants to practically water themselves.
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crown molding detail. Built in overflow drains. Sub irrigation water system encourages growth. Made from high grade polyethylene plastic. Includes 2 steel wall mount brackets. Holds approximately 2.5 gallons of soil. | agronomy |
http://howtogrowtomatoe.com/ | 2014-11-27T22:47:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-49/segments/1416931009292.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20141125155649-00146-ip-10-235-23-156.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.946236 | 446 | CC-MAIN-2014-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-49__0__163253928 | en | Tomatoes are far and away the most popular vegetable crop among the nationís home gardeners, and with good reason: not only are tomatoes are tasty, nutritious and versatile, they are relatively easy to grow and return high value for the space they occupy.
No store-bought tomato can compare with the flavor of a sun-drenched ripe tomato picked from the home garden at its peak of ripeness. And no vegetable compares with the tomatoís versatility. Tomatoes can be fried or pickled green, sliced into salads, stewed, stuffed and baked, chopped into salsas, dried, simmered into ketchup, strained into juice and pureed as the basis for a wide variety of tempting sauces and toppings.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Small pots and multi-purpose compost for seed raising, and somewhere warm to keep them. Growing bags are a cheap source of compost, but can be difficult to manage. Some larger pots (30 cm or 12 inch) are a great investment Ė tip the growing bags into them. You'll also need some tomato seeds or plants. Also choose a fertiliser (slow-relase fertiliser is best) that contains magnesium.
Though tomatoes prefer a deep, loamy soil high in organic matter, they will grow and produce well in any good garden soil thatís well-drained and receives full sun for most of the day. They prefer a slightly acid soil with a pH of 6.2 to 6.8 of balanced fertility. Excess nitrogen can result in plants with lush, vigorous foliage but little fruit production. Although the tomato will grow in almost any kind of soil, it grows best in soil that is fertile, well drained, and in good tilth. It also needs plenty of sunshine and water, so avoid planting in the shade of buildings and trees.
Tomatoes should be grown in full sunlight and planted away from trees and shrubs to obtain highest yield. Tomato plants require abundant moisture for best growth, so arrange for easy watering. The area selected should be well drained since poor drainage promotes root loss. Tomatoes grown on heavy or poorly drained soils should be planted in raised beds or mounds four to six inches high. | agronomy |
https://www.thedales.northumberland.sch.uk/6b-gardening-time/ | 2021-04-20T13:40:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618039398307.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20210420122023-20210420152023-00398.warc.gz | 0.97704 | 230 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__45767869 | en | This week 6B have been focusing on gardens and minibeasts as we finished reading the story Errol’s Garden. In English the children have practiced writing questions they would ask Errol about his garden, and have planned out how they would like our patch of the school garden to be planted, labelling up their plans and then writing a checklist of what to do once we get some seeds. The children have tallied up numbers of minibeasts including snails and bees and used this information to create block diagrams. They’ve even answered questions about their data using their diagrams.
The children have weighed out ingredients to make flapjack to have as a snack during the week, and in art they have created their own insect collages using materials they’ve found in the garden. They have observed what happened to the cress we grew in different conditions, some without water and some without light, and talked about what happened to the cress and why.
Now that they’ve found out so much about plants and the school garden, the children can look forward to planting out their own patch of it next week! | agronomy |
https://www.dalimua.com/outdoor-tools/Trimmers/ | 2020-07-07T08:40:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655891884.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20200707080206-20200707110206-00035.warc.gz | 0.880423 | 69 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__38063053 | en | A reliable alternative to bladed mowers, 's 22 in. Trimmer Mower delivers reliable power, performance and dependability. Compatible with standard 0.155 in. trimmer line, it provides a wide 22 in. cutting path to cover more ground while cutting lighter grass and weeds with ease. Large 14 in. wheels p.. | agronomy |
https://drinkspy.co.nz/Product/6012?name=bumblebee-organic-shiraz-2020 | 2024-03-05T01:53:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476592.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304232829-20240305022829-00707.warc.gz | 0.910809 | 245 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__161095824 | en | SAVE THE HUMBLE BUMBLEBEE! SAVE 32%
A vineyard full of bumblebees is a sign of healthy vines and flavoursome fruit.
Our bees play a vital role in our ecosystem: contributing to around a third of the world’s crops with their pollination. However, the world’s population of bees is in sharp decline. Intensive farming practices, the use of agricultural chemicals, and global warming are all to blame.
The decrease in their population poses a serious threat to human livelihood. To try to combat this problem, we’ve taken a ‘back to basics’ approach to farming – through cultivating our vines sustainably. Healthy crops mean happy bees… and happy bees mean flourishing fruit and delicious wine.
This is classic 100% South Australian Shiraz displaying bright, red-berried fruit, plums and sweet spice with a hint of toasty oak. The palate is medium bodied and approachable with dark berry and cassis flavours underpinned by soft tannins. 14% ABV.
Drink now or cellar for 3 - 5 years. Pair with roast lamb and all the trimmings. Simply superb. | agronomy |
http://promiseinternational.org/programs/agriculture | 2016-06-25T01:30:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-26/segments/1466783391766.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20160624154951-00160-ip-10-164-35-72.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.931491 | 220 | CC-MAIN-2016-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-26__0__63957982 | en | Even the smallest plot of sustainable agriculture can make a significant difference to communities that desperately lack food and resources. With the acquisition of land for each of our facilities, the orphanages can grow vegetables and other crops, and raise chickens and livestock. Not only does this enable the orphanages to supply their own food, they can generate income by selling produce at the local market.
Our goal is to help the homes we support in the development and marketing of self-sustaining agricultural products and crops. We oversee projects that enable the children at each facility to develop practical skills and an understanding of agriculture for their future livelihood.
PRIMARY AGRICULTURAL PROGRAM GOALS:
• Provide the children a solid understanding of the importance of agriculture in their lives.
• Develop age-appropriate skills that enable children to plant and maintain a garden, as well as care and feed livestock.
• Produce the fruits and vegetables that will offer the best nutrients for the children. Develop a self-sustaining program that can satisfy a portion of the site’s food requirements. | agronomy |
http://www.vignesurrau.it/winery/surrau-estates.html | 2020-04-08T17:16:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585371821680.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20200408170717-20200408201217-00361.warc.gz | 0.927685 | 1,005 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__81574288 | en | Gallura: a unique terroir dedicated to viticulture.
Vigne Surrau expands in northwestern Gallura, a few kilometers from the sea, a unique terroir characterized by granite rocks smoothed and shaped by the wind and wate, with a dense and typical Mediterranean scrub. The innermost part of Gallura is instead characterized by forests of oak, cork and olive trees.
The subsoil is mainly granitic; the more coarse the texture of the soil, the better the vines develop, since they can easily deepen their roots: sandy soils and therefore rich in gravel are particularly suitable for viticulture and result in aromatic wines, pleasant and with good alcohol content.
The soil characteristics combined with unique climatic and environmental factors, constant sun and wind, make of Gallura one of Sardinian and in general Italian areas most suited to viticulture, with a particular predilection for growing Vermentino.
Surrau vineyards expand a few kilometers from the sea in the eastern part of Gallura, a unique territory characterized by granite rocks shaped by the wind and water, with a dense but typical Mediterranean scrub.
The subsoil has a mainly granitic origin; sandy soils and therefore rich in gravel are particularly suitable for viticulture favoring the root deepening and giving rise to fragrant wines, pleasant and with good alcohol content.
The soil characteristics combined with unique climatic and environmental factors, constant sun and wind, make of Gallura one of Sardinian and in general Italian areas most suited to viticulture, with a particular predilection for growing Vermentino, which shows its highest quality expression through the Vermentino di Gallura DOCG appellation, only DOCG in Sardinia.
The vineyards, with a south-east exposure enjoy the Mediterranean climate in well ventilated hilly areas. The wind, typical of Gallura, allows us to obtain healthy grapes and thanks to the proximity of the sea, brings sapidity, particularly appreciated feature in our wines.
The training system is "Guyot".
The Vigne Surrau estates develop on a total area of about 50 hectares, located in seven different areas, all in the Arzachena territory.
Juannisolu vineyards: in a beautiful naturalistic landscape setting, this 15 hectares vineyard is the largest of the company. At an altitude of about 150 m. above sea level and a few kilometers away from the sea, grow Vermentino, Cannonau, Carignano, Muristellu (Bovale Sardo) and a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.
Surrau, Moro and Spridda vineyards: a total of about 20 hectares growing entirely Vermentino.
Pastura vineyards: 7 hectares growing mainly Vermentino, Cannonau and other red berry grapes.
Andrea Gusi vineyards: 5 hectares of Vermentino and Caricaggiola, native red berry varietal from Gallura, recovered by the company with the experimental improvement project of the historical varieties.
Chilvagghja vineyards: 3 hectares of Vermentino and Cannonau surrounding the winery.
The work in the vineyard and the grape harvest are manual and the vineyards meet the highest quality requirements of viticulture in terms of plant density (number of vines per hectare), low yield per plant and management of exposed leaf surface.
The proximity of all the vineyards to the winery guarantees the highest quality of the grapes, the latter, manually harvested in small boxes, quickly reach the cellar and are processed immediately.
Surrau estates, with different extensions and location are dedicated to the cultivation of different varieties and all have the best exposure facing east, southeast.
The vineyards are located between 50 and 150 meters above sea level on soils that are mainly sandy, with granite weathering structure, typical of north-western Gallura, with an excellent drainage of rainwater, where Vermentino finds its natural and best habitat.
The soil features confer the unique and characteristic minerality of Vermentino di Gallura DOCG.
The climate is warm temperate, with mild winters. Rainfall is concentrated in autumn and winter during the dormancy period of the vines, with some rain in spring during the vegetative growth anyway still lower than 700 mm per year.
Another typical feature of our area is the wind, that allows us to obtain healthy clusters and thanks to the proximity of the sea, brings sapidity to our grapes, particularly appreciated feature in our wines.
The vines meet the highest quality requirements of viticulture in terms of plant density (number of plants per hectare), low yield per plant, excellent management of exposed leaf surface. The vineyards processes are all manual.
The most widely used training system is Guyot, with the exception of the spurred cordon used for the Carignano variety. | agronomy |
http://aprilmichele.com/?tag=garden | 2013-05-24T07:34:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704288823/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113808-00075-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.972347 | 315 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__62684550 | en | The old wives tale for predicting the weather here in the South is if March “comes in like a lion,” then it will “go out like a lamb.” So, in other words, if the weather is strong and rough in the first week of the month of March, then it will change to mild and warm and pleasant by the end of the month. I don’t really see the logic in that, as spring usually means mild and warm days anyway.
Anyway, here it is the first week of March and the weather is awful. It turned cold and rainy and windy, and it is supposed to stay like this all week! So I guess we can all take comfort in the thought that if the old wives tale is true, that this will all be over with in a week or so and the rest of the month will be lovely!
I can’t wait for the chance of frost to be gone so I can get my garden started this year. I am being very ambitious and trying some extra vegetables this year. I used to be content with just a few tomato plants and a couple of pepper plants. But this year I am planting yellow squash, zucchini, and green beans, too. Those always seem to do well in this climate and don’t need a lot of care – just pulling a few weeds once in a while and that’s it. So maybe next weekend I can get the seeds started and I can have an early harvest of fresh vegetables from my own yard! | agronomy |
http://hhessayilaw.drmahakimlagshoi.info/agricultural-field-in-optimization-papers-research.html | 2018-10-18T11:33:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583511806.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20181018105742-20181018131242-00376.warc.gz | 0.882973 | 490 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__188096405 | en | Agricultural field in optimization papers research
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Agec 637 production economics and dynamic optimization in agricultural research methods in agricultural problem in the field of agricultural. Paper number: 062108 field water supply to the inundated area is estimated runoff from one or more previously simulated fields, plus, if 1 research agricultural. | agronomy |
https://teffaustraliacompany.com/blogs/news/teff-what-is-it-good-for/ | 2024-04-25T02:27:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296820065.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425000826-20240425030826-00374.warc.gz | 0.952174 | 381 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__124078011 | en | Teff, What is it good for?
Teff is an ancient grain and one of the oldest plants known to cultivation. Teff grain is a tough little plant thriving in a range of difficult climates and can produce a good crop under near drought conditions. The seed can vary in colour from white through brown and is widely cultivated in Ethiopia where it is a staple in the local diet, being eaten as the fermented flat bread ‘Injera’.
Why is teff good for me?
Teff is a small grain but packs a large punch. Teff grain is bursting with iron, calcium and group B vitamins. Teff is also loaded with resistant starch – the dietary fibre needed for maintaining great blood sugar levels and for managing body weight.
Teff grain is the only cereal to contain all eight essential amino acids which are needed for perfect health meaning it is the ideal grain for vegetarians and vegans.
On top of all this teff is also gluten free and with its unique nutty flavour makes a great replacement for wheat flour in many recipes.
Teff flour can be used to make breads, pancakes, porridge, cereal and other baked goods that use flour. Use teff flour as a substitute in whole or in part for regular flour.
Teff seed is really versatile and easy to cook. Dry fry teff in a pan for five minutes and then soak in boiling water for five minutes (uncovered) for a slightly crunchy texture which makes a great topping for vegetables, soups or stews.
Cook 1 cup of teff in 3 cups of water for 20 minutes for a creamier texture and mix with your favourite ingredients to make a fantastic porridge.
Mix cooked teff with herbs, seeds, beans, grains or tofu to make veggie burgers. For more information please have a look at the recipes section. | agronomy |
http://rcen.ca/public-participation/agriculture-2020-challenges-and-opportunities | 2017-04-24T11:14:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917119356.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031159-00213-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.869726 | 358 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__24598955 | en | Agriculture 2020: Challenges and Opportunities
When: May 26, 2010
Where: Ottawa, ON
Agriculture Canada held a one day consultation to develop a common understanding of the current state of the agriculture, agri-food and agri-based sector, the key drivers shaping its future, and how the sector can thrive now and in the decade ahead. Participants discussed the challenges and opportunities that lay before the agriculture, agri-food and agro-based products industry, and how governments and industry can work together for the long-term success of the sector.
Selected ENGO Delegate:
- Ruth Pryzner, Mixedwood Forest Society, MB
- Alternate: Karen Hutchinson, Caledon Countryside Alliance (and Eat Local Caledon), ON
Delegate Report: Agriculture 2020: Challenges and Opportunities
This was a multi-stakeholder meeting with representatives from industry organizations from across the agriculture and agri-food value chain, academia and policy organizations, federal and provincial agriculture officials, and other stakeholder groups (e.g. environment, consumers, etc).
An Overview of the Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food System (2009) is available online. This 2009 report provides an economic overview of the Canadian agriculture and agri-food system and is meant to be a multi-purpose reference document to provide:
- an introduction to the agriculture and agri-food system;
- a snapshot of structural changes that are occurring throughout the system in response to various factors; and,
- background data and information to inform public discussions on challenges and opportunities facing the Canadian agriculture and agri-food system.
Information on Canada's agriculture sector is also available within Growing Forward: The New Agricultural Policy Framework. | agronomy |
http://climatestore.com/blog/5-ways-to-garden-with-the-climate-in-mind/ | 2017-03-29T13:22:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218190295.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212950-00456-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.932214 | 776 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__136831194 | en | 5 Ways to Garden with the Climate in Mind
June 1, 2015.
Memorial Day has come and gone, and traditional fashion protocol tells us that it is once again the season of white pants. Gardening season is upon us as well, which means that you may want to hold off on those easily dirtied jeans in favor of an old t-shirt and some gardening gloves!
At first glance, gardens are quite eco-friendly – produce can be consumed without the use of fossil-fuel based transportation and preservation, and often minimal pesticides are used in comparison to large-scale producers.
However, below we outline a few of the ways in which certain gardening habits can negatively impact the environment, along with five ways to alleviate these effects and ensure the sustainability of your garden. A few of our favorite ClimateStore products are featured below as well to further assist your journey to climate-conscious gardening.
1. Compost Almost Everything
Climate Issue: Burning your gardenwaste releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, and throwing such waste away adds unnecessarily to our landfills.
How you can help: Recycle kitchen food waste and yard clippings by turning them into compost that can be used to provide critical nutrients for your garden.
Our Compost Wizard Dueling Tumbler’s 50 gallon capacity and easy-grip handle makes it perfect for families to start composting with.
2. Use Companion Plantings
Climate Issue: Pesticides and herbicides discharge harmful chemicals into the environment, release heat-trapping gases, and require lots of energy to manufacture.
How you can help: Take advantage of companion planting, the practice of growing plants close to one another in order to provide mutually advantageous outcomes. One such benefit of companion planting is improved pest control, a result which allows you to reduce your use of harmful pesticides. Some examples include the intercropping of tomatoes and cabbages to deter ragweed, and the planting of odorous marigolds near roses to repel aphids.
3. Install a Rain Barrel to Conserve Water
Climate Issue: Gardening typically involves the consumption of high quantities of water, for water is vital to the growth of plants and vegetables.
How you can help: Select drought resistant plant varieties and collect rainwater to limit your water expenditure.
Our Impressions Palm 50 Galleon Rain Saveris a great way to start collecting rainwater for your garden.
4. Use Eco-Friendly Garden Furniture
Climate Issue: A large portion of garden furniture is made from fossil-fuel based plastics or from metal coated in hazardous chemicals.
How you can help: Buy furniture that is produced in a climate conscious manner. One way to ensure that a product is sustainably-sourced is to look for certain certifications – for example, certification from the Forest Stewardship Council indicates that a wood product was produced by a company practicing environmentally responsible forestry.
5. Plant Cover Crops in the Offseason
Climate Issue: Carbon loss occurswhen your garden’s soil is bare and plant-less during the off-season.
How you can help: Plant cover crops (such as wheats, grasses, and legumes), for these crops store carbon and work to limit your home’s greenhouse gas outputs. They further benefit your garden by suppressing weeds, reducing erosion, and providing nutrients.
Following these tips will not only provide immediate benefits to the environment, but will help protect the gardens of future generations. Indeed, agriculture is predicted to suffer as a result of climate change, which is likely to increase the intensity and frequency of extreme weather and provide benefits to certain varieties of weeds. To help lessen these negative outcomes and maximize the sustainability of your household, eco-friendly gardening is an important and positive path to follow. | agronomy |
https://www.henry-pelle.com/en/2016/05/26/coeur-de-cris-rouge/ | 2024-02-29T14:49:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474843.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229134901-20240229164901-00031.warc.gz | 0.832235 | 210 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__95174122 | en | Cœur de Cris – red
From time to time, worth waiting for…
Les cris parcel is a monopoly of our estate, situated above the wine cellars. The first vines were planted by Henry Pellé in 1967.
For this wine (produced only in certain vintages), we select grapes from the heart of the vineyard, where the bedrock breaks through. From here, we obtain a delicate wine of great tension, to be laid down for a few years.
The year of planting
around 50 ares (5000 m2) in the heart of the Les Cris vineyard plot
Density of plantation
• Kimmeridgian marl at the base, Portlandian limestone at the top
• east exposure
• fermentation for 1 to 2 months in small wooden vats
• whole-cluster maceration
• natural fermentation (indigenous yeasts)
• immediate blending of free-run and press juices
in small wooden vats and 500 L casks
Available in 750 ml | agronomy |
http://freegarden.eu/product/crystalline-grass-mesembryanthemum-crystallinum/ | 2023-05-29T22:04:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644913.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20230529205037-20230529235037-00179.warc.gz | 0.949794 | 168 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__250124965 | en | The crystalline herb belongs to the Aizoaceae family. It is native to the sandy and dry coastal regions of South Africa and, therefore, loves dry and sunny places and also tolerates salty soil. It is easy to grow and produces beautiful pink and white flowers in late summer.
Besides being an interesting ornamental plant, it is also an absolute rarity among salad plants. The slightly salty leaves appear to be covered in ice crystals and can be harvested every 3-4 weeks. It is advisable to collect only the tips of the shoots, so that the leaves can grow back. It has a crunchy texture and is perfect for use in salads or as a garnish. The leaves can also be lightly boiled.
Seeds, Contents: About 200 crystalline grass seeds
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https://www.breobox.com/products/farm-culture-grow-pad-mini-set-seeds | 2022-09-29T20:01:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335365.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20220929194230-20220929224230-00312.warc.gz | 0.836499 | 121 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__73485504 | en | Plant, Grow, Hooray!
Connect your Grow Pad Mini to a power source, place the pot on the base, and add the substrate into the pot. Add a couple of seeds onto the substrate and add clean, filtered water. Now watch it grow! After about 6 weeks you can start harvesting your herbs for up to 6 months.
- 12hr Auto On and Off LED Light
- Watering Compartment
- 15 Minute Fan
- Quality Substrate
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https://moolah.co.ke/want-to-run-a-dairy-farm-this-is-what-it-will-cost-you/ | 2023-12-08T02:37:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100710.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208013411-20231208043411-00469.warc.gz | 0.957392 | 1,252 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__153972098 | en | Want to run a dairy farm? This is what it will cost you
As a major activity in the livestock sector, dairy farming is a thriving business venture albeit a capital intensive one.
Dairy farming is one of the largest contributors to food and nutrition security and a source of livelihood in Kenya. According to the KNBS Economic Survey 2020, dairy farming gave a boost to the agricultural sector through improved performance. The quantity of milk delivered to processors increased by 5.3 per cent from 634.3 million litres in 2018 to 668.2 million litres in 2019.
As a major activity in the livestock sector, dairy farming is a thriving business venture albeit a capital intensive one. From the cows and calves, to land, fodder, labour and machinery needed to operate the farm, it’s a huge investment.
So what do you need to know before you get into this business, and how much does it cost?
Fodder comes first, not cows
David Maina, an expert consultant in dairy investments and Head of Business-Dairy Production Investments at Perfometer, a dairy advisory company, says if well managed, dairy farming is economically viable.
For beginners who wish to venture into dairy farming, David says the first thing to consider is the feed for the animals.
“Lack of know-how has led to the collapse of dairy farms. The common mistake I see people make is that they begin with building a cow shed, they bring in the cows and then begin to think about where the feed is going to come from. That is wrong. You should begin with fodder, then structures, buy equipment, get workers then the cows can come to a farm that is already set up,” he says.
The second thing to consider is the vision for the dairy farm; who will run the farm and how interested is your family in the business?
David says for a long-term vision, in most cases, the farm may outlive the person who started it and will require a succession plan. But if nobody is interested in the business then it can be done short-term because no one will be available to take care of it.
Cost of dairy cows
In Kenya, the most popular dairy breed is Friesian, but Ayrshire, Jersey and even Boran are also common breeds.
For dairy farming, the most recommended stage to buy a cow is when it is a calf. Good quality or top tier Friesian cows are pricy and can go up to KSh. 400,000 per heifer, David says. However, this is if the farm the calf is coming from has impeccable documentation, a good reputation and the mothers have a high milk production.
“The top range breeds we have in Kenya cost between KSh. 330,000 and KSh. 350,000. In most cases, these are cows that were imported as calves, or imported directly as pregnant heifers from Europe, South Africa or from other dairy developed economies,” says David.
Second tier dairy cows cost between KSh. 180,000 and KSh250,000. These are cows bought from farmers whose cattle look good in terms of size, they did not show signs of stunted growth, but lack proper documentation and the parentage cannot be confirmed.
However, there are farmers who sell good Friesian cows below KSh.180,000 and the dairy investment consultant says in most cases, it is because they have a cash flow problem which they need to solve.
Third tier heifers are those sold among small scale farmers and go from as low as KSh. 90,000 to KSh. 120,000.
Heifers in all the tiers are sold while pregnant.
Some of the major components included in the capital estimation of a dairy farm are: the cow shed, feeds, milking parlor, farm machinery and equipment, and workers.
Depending on which materials will be used for construction of the cow shed -wood or metal or a combination of both – the cost will vary.
“The cow shed can be a mix of both wood and metal or just wood which brings the cost significantly down. But perhaps the lowest you can get to is about KSh. 40,000 per cow space. But we have barns that have gone up to about KSh. 200,000 per cow space,” David says.
He continues: “When I say per cow space, I mean the total cost of the barn divided by the number of cows it was designed to hold. So, if I was designing a barn for 100 cows and it has cost me KSh. 2 million then you divide KSh2 million by 100 animals,”
Cow feeds also form a major part of the capital whether grown by the farmer or bought.
Workers and equipment are also part of the estimate, with machinery like milking machines costing about KSh50,000 for a single electric milking machine.
“A milking parlour, for example a semi-automatic one, could cost up to KSh. 6 million. It’s not cheap.
“Then you also have to factor in things like power and a backup generator, freezers, coolers, pasteurizer and so on. All the costs must be foreseen so that you don’t have to start thinking about them when you have already begun your dairy farm operation,” David says.
Pests and disease control
Dairy cows are affected by a range of diseases which may compromise their productivity and profitability.
Samson Muthoni, farm manager at Risa Farm, says it is important to have a protocol for how to treat diseases.
“It’s important to know when the disease got noticed. There are diseases that we need to take samples to a lab in order to analyze the sensitivity of certain medicines. So, from there, that’s when we embark on treatment. The cost can be quite high for some diseases, but generally treatment is relatively affordable,” Samson says. | agronomy |
https://www.ppgroundcover.com/knowledge/the-role-and-advantages-of-weed-control-fabric-in-agricultural-farming.html | 2023-09-22T17:13:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506421.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922170343-20230922200343-00521.warc.gz | 0.936891 | 840 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__112486361 | en | The role and advantages of weed control fabric in agricultural farming
As agricultural technology continues to evolve, farmers are looking for more effective and environmentally friendly ways to manage their farmland.
Weed cloth, as an important agricultural mulch, is being widely used in agricultural farming. This article will introduce the role and advantages of weed cloth in agricultural farming.
Table of Contents
First, weed cloth can effectively suppress weed growth.
Weeds are a common problem in agricultural fields, and they compete for nutrients and water, negatively affecting crop growth. Weed control cloths can block the photosynthesis of weeds and effectively curb their growth. Compared with traditional manual weeding methods, the use of weed cloth can reduce labor cost and time cost, and improve the efficiency of farmland management.
Secondly, weed control cloths help keep the soil moist.
Weed cloths reduce the evaporation of water from the soil surface, thus effectively keeping the soil moist. This is critical for the growth of certain crops, especially in drought-prone areas. By using weed cloths, farmers are able to conserve water and improve the yield and quality of their crops.
Weed cloths also prevent soil erosion.
Soil erosion is a serious problem in farming and can lead to a decline in soil quality and reduced crop yields. By covering the soil surface, weed control fabric can effectively reduce the possibility of rainwater washing away the soil. In addition, weed cloths prevent wind-blown soil from occurring. These measures help protect the fertility and structure of the soil, creating a better environment for crops to grow.
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In cold climates, weed cloths can provide insulation to prevent crops from being damaged by cold temperatures. In addition, weed cloth protects crops from pests and diseases. By covering the soil surface, weed cloth provides a relatively closed environment for crops, reducing the invasion of pests and pathogens.
Finally, weed control fabric is environmentally friendly.
Compared to traditional pesticide weeding methods, the use of weed cloths reduces the amount of chemicals used and reduces environmental pollution. In addition, weed control fabric can provide ecosystem protection and promote the maintenance of biodiversity.
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In summary, weed control fabric has an important role and numerous advantages in agricultural farming. It can effectively suppress weed growth, keep soil moist, prevent soil erosion, provide warmth and protection, and is environmentally friendly. As agriculture continues to develop, weed control fabric is expected to be more widely used in the future, creating more efficient and sustainable farm management methods for farmers.
With our product, you can be sure that your garden or landscaping project will be protected from weeds and maintained in good health for years to come.
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https://seller.mystore.in/en/blog/how-to-find-the-best-flower-seeds-sellers-on-ondc-network | 2023-12-04T00:57:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100518.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203225036-20231204015036-00092.warc.gz | 0.927373 | 1,077 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__271798089 | en | Are you an avid gardener looking to buy flower seeds on ONDC network?
If yes, then this blog got you covered.
In this blog, we will guide you through a step-by-step process to search, find, and evaluate the best flower seed sellers on ONDC network. Additionally, we will introduce you to the Mystore buyer app, a powerful tool that will assist you in your search for the perfect flower seeds.
Table of Contents
- Understanding ONDC network and the Mystore Buyer App
- Steps to find the best flower seeds sellers on ONDC network
- How Mystore helps small farmers to sell their seeds on an open network through NSC (National Seed Corporation)
The revolutionary ONDC network is a novel initiative backed by the Government of India to provide a unified platform for buyers and sellers to make a digital connection directly. The ONDC network has completely transformed the way buyers used to communicate on online marketplaces. The ONDC network through its buyer apps provides an opportunity for buyers to shop directly from pan India sellers and make secure transactions.
Through its advanced ONDC network buyer app, Mystore enhances the shopping experience of buyers. Mystore Buyer app is a feature-rich application designed to help buyers to discover and evaluate various sellers and their products.
Advanced features of Mystore’s ONDC network buyer app:
- Enable buyers to shop in their preferred language between English, Hindi, and Kannada.
- The advanced search filter helps buyers to make an informed decision to buy flower seeds on ONDC network
- Multi-seller shopping cart to enable buyers to shop from different sellers in a single transaction
- Secure and frictionless payment in their preferred mode of payment
- Inbuilt tracking feature to track orders at every step of the delivery
Follow these steps to buy the best flower seeds on ONDC network
Start by downloading and installing Mystore’s ONDC network buyer app on your smartphone or tablet. Once installed, open the app and create an account or log in if you already have one.
In the buyer app of Mystore, you will find a search bar or a dedicated section to browse through different categories. Type in "flower seeds" and hit enter or select the relevant category. This will generate a list of flower seed sellers to buy flower seeds on ONDC network.
To narrow down the list and find sellers in your specific city or location, utilize Mystore’s advanced search filters. Look for options such as location, categories, and delivery preferences. By specifying your location, you can find the best flower seeds sellers on ONDC network who can conveniently deliver flower seeds to your area.
Mystore provides the unique “near me feature” to help buyers to search best flower seed sellers in their locality.
Within each seller's profile, browse through their product listings for flower seeds. Look for detailed descriptions, images, pricing, and delivery options for individual products. This will help you assess the quality and variety of flower seeds offered by the flower seeds sellers on ONDC network.
To ensure a smooth purchasing experience, evaluate the seller's communication channels and customer support options. Check if the seller is responsive to inquiries, provides timely updates, and offers reliable support before and after the purchase.
With the Mystore buyer app, buyers can connect to sellers or they can also raise their queries to Mystore directly. Mystore has a dedicated support team helping buyers to make the best of ONDC network.
Consider comparing deals and delivery options among different sellers. While it's important to find the best deals, prioritize sellers who offer reliable shipping services and secure packaging to ensure your flower seeds arrive in optimal condition.
After thoroughly evaluating the seller profiles, product listings, and other relevant factors, you are ready to make an informed decision. Select the seller that best aligns with your requirements, preferences, and budget.
How Mystore helps small farmers to sell their seeds on an open network through NSC (National Seed Corporation)
Mystore, in collaboration with the National Seed Corporation (NSC), is playing a major role in supporting farmers by offering them a platform to sell their seeds. This partnership has opened up new opportunities for these farmers to reach a wider customer base, sell their products directly to customers, and maximize revenues,
This eliminates the need for intermediaries and ensures that farmers receive fair prices for their produce. Moreover, Mystore provides a user-friendly interface that simplifies the selling process, making it accessible even to those with limited technological expertise.
Through Mystore's open network and partnership with NSC, small farmers, and rural communities have gained a valuable opportunity to market and sell their seeds effectively. This collaboration not only promotes economic growth for these farmers but also contributes to the overall development of agricultural communities by fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainability in the farming sector.
Eager to buy optimum quality flower seeds on ONDC network?
Mystore enables you to connect to a large number of the best flower seed sellers on ONDC network and make your own way to growing a vibrant and beautiful garden with the best flower seeds available on ONDC network.
Download the Mystore buyer app today to buy optimum quality flower seeds and embark on a delightful buyer’s journey on ONDC network. | agronomy |
https://androbose.in/plant-tissue-culture-techniques/ | 2024-03-04T00:47:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476409.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304002142-20240304032142-00046.warc.gz | 0.904021 | 729 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__123461237 | en | PLANT TISSUE CULTURE TECHNIQUES
PLANT TISSUE CULTURE
Plant tissue culture is a major technique or method to the culture of a plant cell, organs, in in-vitro under controlled conditions with a suitable culture medium. it mostly uses as micro-propagation for the culture of cloned plants. through this process, we can quickly produce to mature plants. we can regenerate to the whole plant from a single cell. plant tissue culture is a very suitable technique to cultivate a new plant by plant parts with very least of time. basic of plant tissue culture is cell totipotency power. cell totipotency is the ability of any cell to generated a new whole plant like a parental plant.
Purpose of tissue culture-
- We can grow a wide range of plants by micro-propagation and clonal propagation.
- For this require a small land or place for the cultivation of a wide range of plant with least of time.
- We can also safe to sterile, embryo (immature), they have sexual incompatibility with other plants.
- We can improve to crop for increase quality, quantity, and disease resistance power.
- We can be also produced to the production of a secondary metabolite by the help of this technique.
- It also used for generating a wide range of vanished species.
- Plant tissue culture useful for production of identical sterile hybrid species.
- This can be used for haploid, monoploid plants.
- We van large scale culture of plant cells to obtain biochemicals in bio-reactors.
- Also generated to pollution eliminator plants. which eliminated to the hazardous component for air, water, and earth.
PLANT TISSUE CULTURE TECHNIQUES
Techniques– Plant tissue culture performed in laminar air flow cause of aseptic condition also required for tissue culture programme. disinfectant used in plant tissue culture lab to sterile the metal base and stone base platform before starting the process. mercuric chloride also used to explant surface sterilization. for suspension culture process uses liquid growth medium and for explant uses solid medium, the medium should contain all basic nutrients in appropriate quantity witch support to the growth of organ or cells under controlled conditions. then put to culture for growth or regeneration in form of plant or cells.material and reagents required for this process is laminar air flow, glass Petri-dish, burner, forceps, culture bottles, test-tubes, alcohol, medium, analytical balance, marking pen, etc.
• Selection of explant in form of tissue, organ, and sterilization of this.
• Preparation of a suitable culture medium and its sterilization
• The place to ex-plant on the medium by using lab facility.
• Provide optimum conditions and allow to growth,
• Day-by-day require optimization and maintenance of conditions.
• Rapid cultivation by transfers of culture.
• Transplanting and transfer to field or Eco-environment.
• Use before and after disinfectants chemicals to avoid contamination and infection on your work area.
• Seal to culture holder or containers and also keep sterile to them.
• Always label to tubes, plats, and bottles according to your step, like about to type of media, date, time etc.
Plant Tissue Culture Techniques, Plant Tissue Culture Methods, Plant Tissue Culture Steps, Plant Tissue Culture Procedure, Techniques Of Plant Tissue Culture,Plant tissue culture | agronomy |
https://fortunetea.in/history-of-tea-leaf-in-india/ | 2023-12-09T20:24:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100972.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209202131-20231209232131-00448.warc.gz | 0.9833 | 302 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__7749469 | en | How did tea come to India?
It is believed that tea was brought to India by the silk caravans that traveled from China to Europe centuries ago, though the Camellia sinensis is also native to India, and grew in the wild long before its true worth was realized. Native Indians used the leaves as part of their diet sometimes, though mostly it was used for its medicinal properties. Used in cooking, in vegetable dishes, or to make soup, it was a long time before it transformed into what’s now famous as chai – a flavourful black tea sweetened with sugar and milk along with spices like cardamom and ginger.
Who discovered tea in India?
An intrinsic part of daily life today, tea was introduced formally to Indians by the British. The origin of tea in India is owed to the British who intended to overthrow China’s monopoly on tea, having found that Indian soil was eminently suitable to cultivate these plants. The evidence of local plants was a great indication that the soil was right for transplanting Chinese seedlings and it was the Assam valley and the looming mountains of Darjeeling that were chosen as early sites for tea planting. After many unsuccessful attempts over 14 long years, tea production in India began to boom, enabling the production of a tea that was equal, if not better, than its Chinese counterpart. Thanks to them, India became, and remains, one of the largest tea producers in the world – second only to China. | agronomy |
https://www.lyonsmagnus.com/single-post/2018/08/10/august-national-peach-month | 2023-09-29T20:20:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510528.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20230929190403-20230929220403-00737.warc.gz | 0.929893 | 161 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__258495309 | en | August | National Peach Month
Happy National Peach Month
As a grower of peaches, this month holds a special place in our hearts. Lyons corporate headquarters is located in Fresno, CA, right in the middle of the San Joaquin Valley. With a central location, the ties to the agriculture industry are strong and a relationship with integrated farming and fruit processing provides a unique competitive advantage. Lyons ag operations includes over 8,000 acres of farmland and a packaging plant that process over 180 million pounds of tree fruit (including peaches), citrus and grapes.
From beverage syrups and fruit toppings, to smoothie and cocktail bases, our peach products are made with good ol’ California love and sunshine.
Bake, blend, drink and top your menu creations with Lyons peach products. | agronomy |
https://www.lipor.pt/en/faq/composting/ | 2017-12-12T00:49:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948514238.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20171212002021-20171212022021-00059.warc.gz | 0.922154 | 743 | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__90870189 | en | What is Composting?
Composting is a biological process in which micro-organisms transform organic matter, such as manure, leaves, paper and food scraps, into a material similar to soil which is called compost.
"Home composting saves transport and waste disposal costs and gives a proper final destination to the type of waste involved."
How does Compost improve the soil?
Compost adds organic matter to the soil. It improves water retention in sandy soils and increases porosity in clay soils.
It introduces beneficial organisms into the soil, such as bacteria and fungi, that transfer nutrients from the mineral part of soil into the plants.
How can I use Compost?
Mature compost is used in lawns, pots, flower beds, jardinières and tree pits. A mixture of 1/3 compost, 1/3 sand and 1/3 soil is a rich fertiliser for young plants, jardinières and interior plants. For landscape architecture projects, a mixture of 60% compost and 40% soil is ideal for lawns, flower beds, trees and young bushes.
Home composting is very easy and everyone can do it, you only need a bit of space.
What are the advantages of using compost in a farm?
When used in plantations, compost adds organic matter, improves soil structure, reduces the need for fertilisers and the soil erosion
It can be stored for long periods of time, without the development of odour or flies;
It can be used at any time of the year;
It reduces or eliminates manure deposition, reduces run-off and nitrate contamination of well water;
It can also be used as cattle bedding.
What does Biodegradable mean?
Biodegradable substances can be easily decomposed into simpler substances within the environment, by micro-organisms that exist in nature. Vegetables, fruit, egg shells, bread, cakes, tee and coffee bags, leaves, grass, pruning waste, stems, flowers, branches, straw, hay... are examples of biodegradable materials used in home or industrial composting in Lipor's Horta da Formiga and Composting Plant.
What is Organic Farming?
Organic Farming is a type of agriculture based on the sustainable use of soil, by using the relationships among plants to avoid pests, and avoiding the use of chemical pesticides, herbicides and fertilisers.
The Horta da Formiga is Lipor's Home Composting Centre where the home composting process, its possible uses and advantages are demonstrated. The compost produced is used in the orchard and the kitchen garden, where organic farming principles are practised.
How can my participation in environmental protection become easier?
Use two bins for your domestic waste: one for organic waste (food scraps) and another for plastic and metal packages. Due to their larger dimensions, glass packages can be stored, for instance, in a balcony, pantry or storeroom. Paper and cardboard can be stored in any room, for instance, inside a cardboard box, as they don't release odours. You should flatten paper and cardboard packaging, in order to reduce their volume and increase storage capacity, thus reducing the number of times you have to go to the eco-container. Whenever possible, you should empty the packages completely and flatten them, so that they take up less space. If you think it's necessary, you can wash them to avoid unpleasant odours. Wood packages should also be separated, but these can only be disposed of in drop-off sites.
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https://mayurbhanj.nic.in/agriculture/ | 2023-09-26T08:12:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510179.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926075508-20230926105508-00885.warc.gz | 0.863807 | 282 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__154732290 | en | Agriculture occupies a vital role in the economic development of the district. Through department and NGOs it provides many direct and indirect employment to the people of the district.
The Main Objectives of Agriculture Department:
- To increase the production and productivity of Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds by organizing Farmers Training, Farm School, Demonstration, Field Day, Exposure Visit of Farmers and Field Functionaries of Agriculture Department.
- To enhancement of irrigation potentiality through Jalanidhi Yojana.
- Management of pest through pest surveillance and IPM practices.
- Emphasis on Farm Mechanization to minimize the labour problems.
- Popularization of Soil Health Analysis.
- Extension of area under DCP and Mixed Cropping in on bunded uplands.
- To adopt multiple cropping systems by utilizing residual moisture.
Types of crops cultivated:
Mostly Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds, Vegetables, Fibre Crops and Spices are cultivated in Mayurbhanj district.
Address of the Head of the office:
Deputy Director of Agriculture,
Mayurbhanj Range, Baripada
At/P.O.: Takatpur, District: Mayurbhanj,
PIN – 757003, | agronomy |
https://www.iwantthenews.com/news/chilton-fire-department-to-get-grain-rescue-tube/article_b90f3d7e-d1cc-11ea-8cce-a7d230eea916.html | 2020-08-15T20:05:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439741154.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20200815184756-20200815214756-00352.warc.gz | 0.959558 | 152 | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__165595762 | en | The Chilton Fire Department is being awarded a life-saving grain rescue tube to help prevent grain bin accidents in the community.
Grain bin entrapments account for dozens of fatalities each year and grain bin deaths have surged in 2019 and 2020 because of the wet harvest.
The grain rescue tube will be awarded through Nationwide’s Grain Bin Safety campaign, through which the insurer has awarded 152 rural fire departments with grain rescue tubes and training since 2014.
At least four fire departments have put their rescue tubes and training to action by rescuing workers trapped in grain bins.
(Please see the July 30 issue of the Tri-County News for more on this story.)
Or, just give us a call at 920-894-2828 | agronomy |
http://m3d-consulting.com/eco-thinking/uncategorized/aquaponics-how-to-for-the-class-room-and-home-application/ | 2017-08-22T18:24:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886112539.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20170822181825-20170822201825-00082.warc.gz | 0.944586 | 529 | CC-MAIN-2017-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-34__0__244519053 | en | " Sustainability should be second nature to our business practices and intent. " M3D strives to help others achieve this goal. That's our vocation and our expertise.
As part of our mission to push sustainable thinking, we have been working with local schools to help them bring environmental education into the core curriculum and their school culture. This year we are pushing small Aquaponic systems to class rooms and home environments. Most NYC schools do not have the property to have outdoor gardens, as well as, most families that live in urban environments do not have outdoor spaces. Helping in the creation of these mini Aquaponic systems will give others the opportunity to grow herbs and vegetables and the understanding of ecosystem dependence from a small scale to the larger picture we are struggling with globally today. Here is a PDF file that will show what is needed to put a mini system together – M3D-Aquaponic-system-howto.
Aquaponics is a system for farming fish and plants together in a mutually beneficial cycle. Fish produce wastes that turn into nitrates and ammonia. These aren’t good for the fish if they build up too much, but they’re great fertilizer for plants. As the plants suck up these nutrients, they purify the water, which is good for the fish.
Fish are kept in large tanks and the plants are grown hydroponically; that is, without soil. They are planted in beds with a little gravel or clay and their roots hang down into the water. The water is cycled through the system, so that it collects the “waste” from the fish; then it’s pumped to the plant beds, where it is filtered naturally by the plants and can then be returned to the fish tanks. Unlike traditional farming methods, no chemical fertilizers are needed for the plants: they all come from the fish-waste. Once the system is set up, only a little extra water is needed to make up for evaporation, because the same water is constantly recycled.
Here are some topics that could be used with these mini systems:
* Ecosystem maintenance and dependency
*Recycling – water and other products
*Agriculture and healthy eating to other food related topics
*Science topics and experimentation with different plant growth cycles and different eco environments can be created in the classroom.
I see these kind of systems being used at a larger scale in our infrastructure to individual building design. We need to start looking at how nature works and designing to create a harmonious ecosystem for our own surroundings. | agronomy |
http://www.easylifeint.com/freshwater_aquarium_products/profito.html | 2013-12-11T09:57:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386164034375/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204133354-00032-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.934969 | 325 | CC-MAIN-2013-48 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__52200481 | en | The presence of high concentrations of especially iron, potassium and magnesium in ProFito, the need of the plants is fullfilled to take up large amounts of these nutrients. Moreover this plant nourishment product consists of many additional socalled micronutrients such as manganese, boron, cobalt, lithium, molybdenum, copper, tin, nickel, fluorine, iodine, aluminium, zinc, selenium and vanadium. These substances in combination with a number of rare minerals give the plants just what they need to grow up easily. The plants are stimulated to form cytokinines (plant hormones) in greater quantities so that cell division proceeds more rapidly. Leaves grow bigger and wider, and additionally the leaves show a more intensive colouration.
The supply of nutrients in ProFito is so optimal, that plants will grow fast and strong. Thus unwanted compounds in the aquarium, like certain nitrogen and phosphate compounds, will be taken up by plants quicker. Nitrate, phosphate and ammonium are removed faster out of the aquarium water by the plants. This way the water quality is well supported by the usage of ProFito. Moreover it improves and maintains a better biological balance in the aquarium.
Of course ProFito does not contain nitrate or phosphate. The nutrients in the product are stabilized by various chelating agents. An anti-oxidant and a preservative prevent the deterioration of the product to ensure a long shelf life. The product may be kept in a cool and dark place to preserve it even longer. But always keep it out of children's reach. | agronomy |
http://www.fenco.it/happy-birthday-fenco-tecnalimentaria/ | 2021-12-05T01:20:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964363134.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20211205005314-20211205035314-00498.warc.gz | 0.919524 | 545 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__20135458 | en | Tecnalimentaria 2014 Special Edition | Fenco’s Birthday and Cibus Tec
Fenco S.p.A., established in Parma (Italy) in 1984, Celebrates 30 years of glorious activity
Following the globalization and with the aim to be closer and closer to its own customers, FENCO S.p.A has recently expanded its manufacturing units from Italy to India and Brazil.
Always focussing on the fruit processing, especially on tomato, which still represents the core business worldwide, FENCO S.p.A. has recently successfully installed new processing lines in South Africa, India, Ghana, Nigeria, Egypt, Mexico, Chile and California: countries very active in the tomato industry, always open to innovative solutions and environment friendly for ages.
Providing a superior technology and service to the world’s largest tomato processors, FENCO S.p.A. is enabled today to offer also solutions in order to reprocess the tomato paste, obtaining finish products such as tomato puree, sauce or ketchup. Deeply approaching the new trend of flexible pouches and sachets, FENCO S.p.A. has been expanding the spiral concept to this new type of packaging, commissioning innovate spiral pasteurisers and coolers, both suitable with water or air accordingly.
A close interaction with its customers and the possibility of sharing process know-how with an intense network of technical partners have enabled FENCO S.p.A. to offer an unmatched technical knowledge giving to FENCO S.p.A. the ability to respond to the highest demands of the tomato processing industry.
Starting from the dosing, to the manufacturing, but also including commissioning, start-up, training and after-sale support, FENCO S.p.A. product offerings include:
- Tomato processing lines for the production of concentrate, pulp, peeled and cube tomatoes as well as tomato reprocessing lines
- Fruit processing lines suitable for all types of fruit, including tropical, citrus and carrots, able to turn the fresh fruit into natural and concentrated purées, as well as into clarified or turbid concentrated juices
- Vegetables processing lines and dedicated portioning machines
- Chips and French fries lines
- Drying solutions fully automated or by batch
- Fruit juice production and packaging lines
- Jams production lines
- Candying production lines
- Milk and dairy fully equipped lines for yogurt, cheese, ricotta as well as condensate or powder milk lines
- Spiral pasteurizing, cooling and freezing systems
- Fluid and spiral deep-freezing systems. | agronomy |
http://laguayanaesequiba.blogspot.com/2013/09/venezuela-envia-guyana-5000-toneladas.html | 2018-07-21T11:20:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676592523.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20180721110117-20180721130117-00042.warc.gz | 0.95804 | 269 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__210418912 | en | “Whatever ship you make arrangement with, must fit in to that time, so it’s not like they have the fertilizer whenever your ship arrives; your ship has to arrive when they are ready,” the minister explained during a recent interview.
The next shipping day is September 23-24 and the ministry was able to put in place a tentative agreement with a shipping company to have a boat at the facility on those days. As a result of this fertiliser deal, farmers will be able to get the fertiliser they need at a cost that is significantly below what they are paying now.
Rice farmers, depending on where they are located, currently pay between $7,000 and $10,000 for a 48 - kilogramme bag of urea. Minister Ramsammy posited that, “we are making arrangements for the farmers to get a bag of fertiliser at a cost that is maximum $5,000 so that they will save.”
At the moment, the country’s rice farmers require about 20,000 tonnes of fertiliser, which means that this first shipment will make available 25 percent of their needs. This, the minister said, will ensure that the needs of small farmers are met, while at the same time meeting a portion of the needs of the larger farmers. | agronomy |
https://taunsa.com.br/en/taunsa-group-fecha-contrato-com-colabee-para-criacao-e-gestao-de-seu-departamento-de-marketing/ | 2024-02-27T22:57:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474688.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227220707-20240228010707-00862.warc.gz | 0.960258 | 1,498 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__198752228 | en | Corn prices in Chicago also dropped in early September. The cereal bushel, for the first month quoted, closed on Thursday (02) at US$ 5.16, against US$ 5.52 a week earlier. The August average ended up closing at US$5.52/bushel, losing 8.8% over July and registering its third consecutive monthly decline. In August 2020 the average was $3.25/bushel. In the US, crop conditions on the eve of the cereal harvest were 60% from good to excellent on 8/29, another 26% were regular and 14% were bad to very bad.
The return of rains in the US producing region, in large part thanks to hurricane Ida, was positive for a large part of the crops sown later in the US. As a result, corn prices dropped, following those of soybeans. And here in Brazil, prices have stabilized, showing a downward bias under the pressure of the off-season harvest, even if it comes with huge losses. The average in Rio Grande do Sul was R$90.28/bag, while in other national squares prices ranged between R$78.00 and R$94.00/bag, with the CIF Campinas (SP) being R$95, 00. On the B3, after four consecutive days of decline, corn prices began trading on Thursday (02/09) with slight increases. The maturity of September/21 was at R$90.76/bag, while November was at R$90.79, January/22 at R$93.00 and March at R$93.14/bag. The off-season producers are looking to quickly sell the harvested corn, aiming to make cash to pay expenses and take advantage of the high prices. This greater offer ends up pulling down cereal prices.
In fact, the harvest of corn second crop, in the Center-South region of Brazil, reached 89% of the total area by August 26, surpassing the level of the same period of the previous year. It is closed in Mato Grosso and São Paulo, and almost finished in Goiás. The most backward state is Paraná. The 2021/22 summer corn planting reached 5.3% of the expected area in the Center-South region of Brazil, against 8% in the same period last year. Rio Grande do Sul, thanks to the rains of the previous week, is what advanced the most in this planting. (cf. AgRural) In this state, an area growth of 5% is expected for corn, although in the general Center-South the increase in area is projected at only 0.7%, increasing it to 4.38 million hectares . (cf. Safras & Mercado and Fecoagro) In general, there is still a lack of definition among producers, regarding production costs, when comparing corn with soybean. In the south of the country, the fear of the incidence of leafhopper worries producers and leaves doubts as to the area to be sown with corn. This pest has been causing a lot of damage to the cereal in recent times. Even so, the expectation is that the summer corn harvest will reach 25.5 million tons in 2021/22, against 21.6 million tons in the last year. In normal weather, and already considering the future off-season 2021/22, projected at 84.8 million tons, a final production in the new production cycle of around 110.4 million tons is expected. (AgRural) This will mean an increase of 33% over the current frustrated crop, which should be a little above 80 million tons. In turn, more optimistic analysts expect a total corn harvest in 2021/22 of around 122 million tons. (cf. Safras & Mercado).
Regarding the choice between sowing soybeans or corn, in most cases, at this moment, in the south of the country, corn is the advantage. In Paraná, for example, at the beginning of September, "corn at around R$ 90.00/sack, for delivery between February and April 2022, generates a profitability of 9 thousand reais per hectare for the producer, while in the case of soy he earns 6,500 reais per hectare at the current price” (cf. AgRural). But it is a difficult decision, because in addition to pests, there is the fact that soybeans are more resistant to dry weather than corn.
Also in Paraná, according to Deral, the off-season harvest would have reached 82% of the area at this turn of the month, while the planting of the summer crop reached 3% of the area expected on 30/08. In Mato Grosso do Sul, the harvest reached 70% of the area, with the average productivity being maintained at 52.3 bags/hectare. Between the beginning of the off-season and the current moment, the volume to be produced in this state has already been reduced by more than 3 million tons. In turn, in Rio Grande do Sul, Fecoagro updated its corn production cost calculations. Current numbers, considering a normal harvest, indicate a 52% increase in the total cost this year, compared to the previous year. The total cost is now R$7,653.15/hectare. As a result, the Rio Grande do Sul cereal producer will have to produce 85.1 sacks/hectare to pay the total cost, as long as the price remains at R$ 89.90/sack. At this price, the total cost of production would still be around 22% per hectare lower than that practiced in the previous harvest. However, if the price retreats, the situation changes proportionally for the worse.
In terms of the foreign market, according to Secex, Brazil increased its corn exports at the end of August, reaching a total of 4.3 million tons in the month. This total represents 119.3% above that exported in July, however, 30.6% below that exported in August 2020. In imports, including August, Brazil would have already purchased 1.23 million tons in the current year. Conab continues to estimate total imports at 2.3 million
tons for this year, while the private initiative reaches a volume of 4 million.
Finally, in September, public auctions for the purchase or removal of corn stocks carried out by Conab begin. The proposal is for the acquisition of up to 110,000 tons, which would be enough to meet the demand of the Over-the-Counter Sales Program (ProVB) by the end of the year. The program benefits small animal breeders, including fish farmers. Meanwhile, in Rio Grande do Sul, the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Rural Development (SEAPDR) issued a phytosanitary alert for the occurrence of corn leafhopper in local crops. The alert is based on a study developed by the Department of Agriculture and by Emater, under the coordination of the Ministry, which together monitored the affected corn crops. And also in the reports of recent occurrence of leafhopper in crops already in the early stages of this crop, in the history of infestations from the previous crop and in the forecast of little rain for the next period. | agronomy |
https://www.coldroomsuppliers.com/tag/fruits-and-vegetables-cold-storage | 2023-03-21T07:27:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296943637.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20230321064400-20230321094400-00761.warc.gz | 0.922863 | 114 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__199112082 | en | Introduce of Fresh Vegetables and Fruits Precooling Technologies-1
Fruits and vegetables still have a lot of field heat after being picked. This heat guides the critical growth and rapid aging of plants. This heat is also coordinated with the release of trace elements in the moisture exposed by the mechanical damage left by the picking or processing of vegetables and fruits. Accelerate the discoloration of fruits and vegetables, and coordinate with the moisture on the surface of fruits and vegetables to nourish a large number of fungi and quickly corrupt the body of fruits and vegetables. | agronomy |
http://qxessayppjo.cleaningservicesny.us/rice-in-vietnam.html | 2018-10-18T09:51:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583511761.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20181018084742-20181018110242-00094.warc.gz | 0.932955 | 889 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__196703582 | en | Rice in vietnam
Southeast asian nations plus three integrated food security framework ( financed by the japan fund for poverty reduction) the rice situation in viet nam. Ndo - the country's rice exports in the first ten months of this year increased vietnam's st24 rice variety was ranked second among the three. President rodrigo duterte and vietnamese prime minister nguyen xuan phuc hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the asean summit. 6 days ago monsanto partnered with farmers, local grain collectors, and various departments within the vietnamese government to introduce a rice-to-corn. Who: hoàng thị thẩm and nguyễn đình đạt what: rice where: bac ninh province, vietnam rice is enormously important in vietnam.
Vietnam is the world's second largest rice exporter after thailand ninety percent of the rice exported from vietnam is grown in the mekong. I just returned from the mekong delta – vietnam's “rice basket” – to look at the results of development projects partly financed by the world bank. Vietnam is one of the world's leading rice exporters, composing of 30% forests, 17% cultivated area for seasonal crops and another 5% for permanent crops. Hanoi, april 14 (xinhua) -- vietnamese rice exports continued to face numerous challenges in the first quarter (q1) of 2017 when the country.
Việt nam's rice exports in 2018 are expected to increase by 400000 tonnes from 2017's number to reach 6 million tonnes, due to increased. In vietnam, millions of small-scale farmers rely on rice as their main source of income but pest outbreaks can completely wipe out yields, threatening farmer. In april, the american food and drug administration (fda) issued a recommendation for parents to limit the exposure of their babies to rice,. Rice has been vietnam's staple food for more than a thousand years today, the government designates 38 million hectares for growing the.
The government will import 250000 tonnes of rice at tk 90885 crore from vietnam under a government-to-government agreement. The rice in question originates from china and is “reportedly made from as india, indonesia and vietnam,” according to the straights times. The mekong delta in southern vietnam, which produces nearly half of the country's rice, is particularly vulnerable to global sea level rise prolonged inundation. Learn about the many and diverse uses of rice in the diets, cultures, religions and economies of vietnam and cambodia from cruise operator aqua expeditions.
One of the most significant and special view you can find in vietnam is endless rice fields as rice has been the staple food of vietnamese people for thousands of . Rice production in vietnam in the mekong and red river deltas is important to the food supply in the country and national economy vietnam is one of world's. Vietnam has become one of the world's leading rice producers, thanks to the construction of an elaborate network of dikes and irrigation canals.
- Vietnam's government is banking on agricultural reforms in its main rice producing region to meet the challenges posed by climate change and.
- The socialist republic of vietnam and irri have been partners since 1963, collaborating in the areas of rice breeding material exchange, rice varietal.
It is also because rice feeds the population, and that it contains a hidden beauty that can adorn the already elegant vietnamese culture rice is vietnamese's. Bangladesh is set to buy 250,000 tonnes of white and parboiled rice from vietnam at prices $50-$90 higher per ton than the previous month,. A origin of rice: vietnamese myths 1 once upon a time, the rice grain was in fact a very large ball rice was not cultivated then, but at harvest time people. The report provides trade data on vietnam's monthly rice exports by grades and destinations and weekly quotes for export rice by grades.Download rice in vietnam | agronomy |
https://waterlandblog.com/event/master-gardener-2021-online-plant-sale-will-run-from-april-21-27/ | 2021-10-19T03:21:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585231.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20211019012407-20211019042407-00150.warc.gz | 0.941188 | 162 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__173944600 | en | EVENTS PAGE SPONSORED BY:
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All plant sale details can be found at https://www.mgfkc.org/events/plant-sale. | agronomy |
http://saidbyred.tumblr.com/post/29625066547/out-of-the-7-billion-people-of-earth-1-billion | 2014-10-21T21:30:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1413507444829.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20141017005724-00340-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.972153 | 219 | CC-MAIN-2014-42 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__43411530 | en | Out of the 7 billion people of Earth, 1 billion are malnourished – and that is not because there is a shortage of food in the world, if fact there is enough food to feed the entire world population.
However, much of the global food system is monopolized by the U.S. and the global North, which means that many developing nations are required to import much of their food, even if they are located on fertile lands.
With American farmers subsidized, many farmers in developing nations are unable to compete with the U.S.’s prices, so they instead choose to grow things such as cotton which are more profitable.
Any changes in the global food market are especially volatile and dangerous in the developing world since they mostly depend on industrialized nations for their crop imports. That is why, in times like this when there is drought, or a rise in fuel prices, or futures sell at a higher value – then it often leads to food insecurity and famine in the global South because they are unable to afford the higher cost of food…(continue reading) | agronomy |
https://village.nusaweek.com/2020/08/05/ritual-of-compassion-for-rice-plants-in-the-fields/ | 2021-01-16T18:19:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703506832.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20210116165621-20210116195621-00381.warc.gz | 0.953097 | 777 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__27800616 | en | - SUBAK irrigation cooperative has lived from thousand years ago and stays to survive and being praciticed until these days.
- Aside from technical matters, this Hinduism-based organization also applies a number of rituals in the life cycle of the rice plants.
Historically, subak or Balinese irrigation cooeprative has been established around a thousand years ago. Uniquely, this organization remains active until these days and well supported by the Balinese farming community.
Basically, subak has social aspects that regulate the relationships between members related to rights and obligations, regulation of cropping patterns, technical maintenance of irrigation channels from upstream to downstream or end users with their management and ritual activities organized throughout the year,
In the course of its long history, subak is able to adapt to the times so that it stays relevant and greatly supported by the farming communities. In terms of socio-religious, subak members are united through the subak temple or Bedugul Temple which is the center of subak social and religious activities. The institution led by the Pekaseh and its apparatus also has a subak hall where holding organizational activities.
Palm manuscript of Shri Tattwa or Dharmaning Pemaculan by Mpu Kuturan can be said as a guidebook for subak members. Apart from the technical problems as mentioned above, there are also Hindu ritual matters for rice plants from planting to storing harvests in the barn.
For farmer who starts planting rice must hold a ritual ceremony with good timing. By and large, farmer who is ready will propose to the subak organization for holding the initiation ritual where the costs of the ceremony are borne by the subak. Thus, this moment is the beginning of the planting period in the subak area as a whole.
Then, there is the ngulapin ritual held by each farmer after planting rice. Literally, this ceremony is intended to pray for the healing of rice plants after transplanting the seedlings and being moved from the nursery area and then planted in the cleared area of the rice fields.
If there is a pest or disease attack, subak members will hold ngelepeh ceremony. This activity is intended as a complaint to the ‘authorities’ or ‘herdsmen’ of the pests and diseases in order to pull their subordinates from the rice fields. In return, farmers will offer certain offerings according to the case at hand. In addition to the rituals, farmers also take action to eradicate pests technically in accordance with modern agricultural management and the type of pest or disease.
However, there is a taboo thing when handling mice pests, where farmers should never curse or grumble against pests like mice. According to local beliefs, if it is done precisely the mouse attack will become more intensive. Aside from the rituals, mice have a fine nickname as the Jero Ketut like the name of human.
At the age of about two months, rice plants are given a miseh ceremony. Physically, at this age rice plants are considered to have been ‘pregnant’ where the offerings contain various sour fruits. Like humans, this is intended to strengthen the ‘pregnancy of the rice.’
When the grains had begun to turn yellow, a mabiyukukung ceremony is held. Other than offerings, farmers also make sundung or a basket made of old green coconut leaf to contain some offerings other than in the bamboo platform in the upstream of the rice fields.
After the harvest, armers will take a handful of rice complete with stalks tied with bamboo rope to be made into Dewa Nini as a symbolic of Dewi Sri to be celebrated in the rice storage barn. Well, until this stage the ritual given to the rice ends. | agronomy |
https://woplants.com/white-ball-mustard/ | 2023-06-10T15:26:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224657720.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20230610131939-20230610161939-00323.warc.gz | 0.939269 | 137 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__212371244 | en | Young leaves of White Ball Mustard (Calepina irregularis) look so delicious and green, as if they wanted to shout at us: Eat me, I’m a salad.
No wonder, because the White Ball Mustard is related to cabbage, rape and turnip.
Whether it is also edible, I could not try, because the plants shown here grow in a place that is shat on by dogs.
Here in Germany, the flowering period lasts from April to June. If the winter is mild, it can start earlier.
Calepina irregularis grows as an annual or biennial and can grow up to 70 centimetres high. | agronomy |
http://www.agrizone.co.in/mulcher.html | 2021-05-08T03:41:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243988837.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20210508031423-20210508061423-00072.warc.gz | 0.731447 | 216 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__117057307 | en | - It comes with the slip type gearbox protection.
- Rear Roller with height adjustment -ensures uniform and compact mulching layer.
- Electronically Balance rotor - Ensure vibration free working of mulcher to Minimize maintenance.
- Standard input RPM 540.
- Drive Belts - Side Drive Transmission: 4nos. BX 54 belts.
- Belt tensioner is also provided.
- Straw and stalk chopping & Very effective and fine shredding quality.
- It is highly compatible to shred vineyards & orchard pruned materials, grass, bushes, crop residues like sugarcane trash, wheat & paddy straw, maize stalk as thick as 5 cm in diameter.
- Strong and reliable machine.
- Equipped with a heavy-duty single-speed gearbox with belt transmission.
- Rear bonnet can be opened for maintenance.
- Heavy duty structure and high cutting chamber allow an excess residue to discard for
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http://www.sixdegreeswine.com/vineyard | 2020-02-17T18:45:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875143079.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20200217175826-20200217205826-00538.warc.gz | 0.951297 | 403 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__140084713 | en | Great wine starts in the vineyard and so Six Degrees began with the discovery of a unique plot of earth; a two-acre Vineyard on the northeast side of the Mayacamas Mountains above the Russian River Valley, in an area known as Redwood Hill. Sitting at an altitude of over 1100 feet the vines sit above the fog layer and reap the rewards of warm nurturing sunshine. It's a place where the cool air of the ocean pours in at night during the ripening months of the summer, lending to exceptional hang time, thus aiding in the development of well balanced, ripe fruit.
The Six Degrees Vineyard is planted to Rootstock 3309 and needs very little water. Fruit that gets into the habit of being watered can produce flavors that lack the true complexity and breadth of nuances of vines that otherwise have had to struggle and fight a little harder.
The soil composition is extremely rocky and rich in complexity with thick layers of decomposed and solid volcanic rock, along with deposits of ash and minerals. This soil has an almost perfect pH.
The vineyard is planted with Clone 337, a low yielding Cabernet Sauvignon grape originally brought to the U.S. from Bordeaux. Clone 337 is used to produce many of the finest, most acclaimed wine in the world. The grape is appreciated for its small berries and moderate yield, which in turn provide higher juice to skin contact. The resulting wines are dense and complex.
Crop levels are self-regulating at about 3.5 tons to the acre. A rigorous dis-budding and excess shoot removal protocol is followed and is done very early in the growing season. Laterals in the fruit zone are removed along with any second crop clusters. Leaf removal around the clusters is done to enhance cluster light exposure. Crowded clusters are removed after bunch closure, and uneven ripening clusters are removed at 50 % veraison. Prior to harvest any poorly colored clusters are removed leaving only the best. | agronomy |
https://redhillfarms.net/education-resources/considerations-improving-profitability-beef-cattle-business-pasture-management-forage-systems/ | 2023-09-22T11:45:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00386.warc.gz | 0.957018 | 1,382 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__184367163 | en | by Gordon Jones, WKU Animal Science Professor (retired)
Continual evaluation of pasture management and forage systems should be routine for all beef cattle producers in KY. Numerous articles concerning the advantages of improved pasture and forage management systems have been published. For example, Tommy Yankey did an excellent job of discussing the benefits of rotational grazing in the June issue of Cow Country News. Yet, as one travels through the state of KY, it is easy to see more pastures overgrazed than pastures that have been rotated and rested. In addition to rotational grazing, strategic use of legumes as well as incorporating warm and cool season forages can enhance profitability.
Getting Started in Rotational Grazing – Many cattle producers think that rotational grazing requires a complex system with equal size paddocks. This author believes every farmer who owns cattle could begin a system of rotational grazing with very little additional investment.
Initiating rotational grazing may only require the farmer to open and close gates to divide pastures into smaller paddocks. As an example, a typical hillside, bottom, and upland farm of about 40 acres of pasture was utilized as a single pasture with continuous grazing for 15 spring calving cows and calves. The farm was continuously overgrazed, and as expected, the cows were thin with Body Condition Scores (BCS) of 3 or 4. The farm was leased to a very progressive cattleman who had the desire to run more cattle on the farm. By simply closing gates and running one strand of poly wire electrified by a solar charger, the farm was divided into 7 paddocks, varying in size from 3 to 8 acres. With no seeding of additional forages, the farm now runs 25 to 30 pairs of spring calving cows and calves. The pastures seldom appear overgrazed and the cows usually have BCS of 5 or 6.
When beginning rotational grazing, it is advisable to begin by using temporary electric fencing before dividing paddocks with permanent fencing. By working with temporary fencing and observing grazing and watering and shade usage, the cattle farmer can determine where permanent fencing and additional water sources may be needed.
Number of Paddocks and Frequency of Moving – How many paddocks are necessary to begin rotational grazing? The simple answer is 2; however, it is important to realize that improved forage utilization will occur by adding additional paddocks to allow for longer periods of rest and recovery for each paddock. Research data indicate that efficiency of pasture utilization will increase with each added paddock up to about 8. There are no disadvantages to having more than 8 paddocks, but the improvement in utilization by adding paddocks beyond 8 is usually minimal. One of the most important concepts for success in rotational grazing is the need for rest and recovery of pastures. It is probably a fair statement to say that even the most experienced graziers often do not provide enough time for pasture rest and recovery, particularly during periods of drought. Dividing pastures into more paddocks simply allows for more management control of the available forages.
How often should the cattle be moved? This is a common question that cattle farmers ask when considering rotational grazing; however, there is NO simple answer. The best answer is that the cattle should usually be moved when about half of the available forage has been consumed. The real “art of becoming a good grazier” is in learning to recognize when cattle need to be moved. Or stated another way, the art is in recognizing the “cattle signals” that indicate the cattle should be moved. Cattle quickly learn to recognize the sounds and appearance of the vehicles that are used by those moving the cattle. When the sights and sounds of those people and/or vehicles are recognized, the cattle will usually signal if it is time to rotate.
Maintaining a Mixture of Legumes in Fescue Pastures – Adding legumes to fescue pastures will increase the protein content of the forage mixture, dilute the detrimental effects of the fescue endophyte, and fix nitrogen to enhance the growth of grasses. This is particularly important for late spring and summer grazing since fescue tends to become less palatable and much slower in growth as temperatures increase during the summer. For spring and summer grazing, it is desirable to have both red and white clovers in the pasture mix. Korean, Kobe, or Legend lespedeza can also provide excellent late summer grazing.
Adding Warm Season Grasses – There are several warm season grasses that can be utilized during the summer when fescue becomes somewhat dormant and unpalatable. Crabgrass and Johnson grass are recognized as pests for crop farmers, but are two of the very best grasses for summer grazing. Native crabgrass or one of the improved varieties, Red River or Quick-N-Big®, developed by Dr. Dalrymple at the Noble Foundation in OK can provide excellent grazing during the hot summer. Most farmers have probably noticed that if patches of crabgrass are available, cattle will graze the crabgrass before any other forage species. Johnson grass is also highly palatable and grows rapidly during the summer. Beef cattle producers should treat Johnson grass as a luxury rather than as a pest. Also, millet, sudan grass, and sudan x sorghum hybrids are grasses that can be seeded to provide grazing during the summer months.
Using Winter Annuals for Late Fall and Early Spring Grazing – Probably the two most desirable winter annuals are cereal rye and annual rye grass. These two forages can be sown together, separately as a monoculture, or sown into an existing fescue stand. Marshall rye grass has been a very popular choice to use in either setting. A quick recovery time following grazing is a positive attribute of Marshall rye grass. Other crops such as some of the brassicas have been used successfully by many farmers.
Net Results of Rotational Grazing and Improved Pasture Management
- Increased microbial and earthworm activity results in improved soil health. As the soil health is improved, the need for fertilizer application declines.
- More even distribution of manure over the pastures results in better utilization of the manure for fertilizer.
- Appropriate ground cover reduces water runoff resulting in greater water supplying capacity of the soil.
- When the ground is covered with desirable forage plants, weeds are less likely to become established.
- An extended grazing season decreases the need for stored and purchased feedstuffs.
- Cattle performance improves and the stocking rate can be increased.
These results increase profitability by reducing feed, labor and management cost per pound of calf marketed!!! Almost always, total pounds produced per acre will also be greatly increased!!! | agronomy |
http://resistingthetelephonecompany.tumblr.com/ | 2014-08-20T16:32:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-35/segments/1408500811391.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20140820021331-00275-ip-10-180-136-8.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.941769 | 151 | CC-MAIN-2014-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-35__0__193560980 | en | “The dried cocoa beans are used by the whites to make this," declared a happy farmer of cocoa beans in Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast).
Here, cocoa farmers in Africa taste chocolate for the first time in their lives. They’ve been growing and selling cocoa beans for decades, and didn’t know what the beans were used for. So says this video.
UPDATE: Here are some folks in Holland encountering a cocoa pod for the first time. They are equally stumped what the pod is. Quite funny…
Sailors wearing raingear sit in a sailboat’s cockpit awaiting dawn in the West Indies, October 1966.Photograph by Winfield Parks, National Geographic | agronomy |
https://jobs.cpaalberta.ca/job-details/7532/treasurer/ | 2021-04-18T01:40:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038464146.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20210418013444-20210418043444-00089.warc.gz | 0.944039 | 473 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__131080073 | en | The Edmonton Horticultural Society (EHS) is a place for Edmonton gardeners of all skill levels and interests to learn, share and grow.
- We support urban beautification, food gardening and sustainable gardening practices.
- We believe in gardening for a better world.
- We want to inspire, support and celebrate: more gardeners, more gardens, more gardening for all.
EHS is a volunteer run, non-profit society which has been a vital part of gardening in Edmonton since 1909. It was established to champion city beautification and provide citizens with the knowledge and encouragement to help achieve this goal. EHS has hosted annual bench shows, conducted garden tours and competitions, planted trees on boulevards, maintained public gardens, and even managed Edmonton’s Vacant Lot Gardening program from 1918 until 1989.
EHS is one of the three original partners in the successful Front Yards in Bloom program. We offer various programs and services for members including speakers, workshops, small talks and semi-annual plant exchanges. We continue to maintain public gardens on the grounds of the Muttart Conservatory and at the Edmonton Valley Zoo.
Are you thrilled when the snow melts and you can get outside to play in your garden? Or moaning over the lack of tomatoes this rainy summer we have had?
Would you love to give back by using your accounting skills within the gardening community?
EHS is looking for you! Our Treasurer's term is ending and EHS is seeking a Treasurer for a two year (2021-2023) term. The Treasurer is an integral part of the executive team and also maintains the integrity of our financial records. This is a hands on role that requires good knowledge of QuickBooks Online, maintenance of good cash handling procedures, the record keeping for monthly operations and the interim financial reports for board meetings. At yearend there is coordination with the external accountant and preparation of yearend reports. Board meetings are held monthly and the Speaker Night is a monthly general membership event (9 months each year). Currently these meeting are all online.
EHS celebrated its 110th birthday in 2019! The organization is looking to impact gardeners of all skill and knowledge levels. If you love gardening and would like to contribute to the growth (pun intended) of EHS we look forward to meeting you. | agronomy |
http://theheraldnews.ng/front-page/make-farming-more-attractive-cleric-urges-kwara-elected-politicians/ | 2019-10-16T01:46:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986661296.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20191016014439-20191016041939-00345.warc.gz | 0.955637 | 302 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__199215162 | en | A cleric, Alhaji Sodiq Afolayan, has urged the newly elected All Progressive candidates in Kwara to make mechanised farming their major preoccupation.
Afolayan told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Omu-Aran on Wednesday that agriculture remained the veritable alternative to engage the youths productively, especially at the grassroots.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the party had cleared all the available slots in the state in the just-concluded general elections.
The cleric said that embarking on such venture would boost the government efforts toward diversifying the state and the country’s economy from oil to agric based.
According to him, government has been paying lip service toward fully transforming agriculture to attract the youths both as a career and vocation.
“A situation where not a single council out of the 16 in Kwara could boast of a tractor to develop agriculture at the grassroots is not good.
“This does not show the seriousness of government in that regard,’’ Afolayan said.
Afolayan, who is the Chief Imam of Omu-Aran Central Mosque, Omu-Aran called on the newly elected leaders in the state to channel adequate resources toward making farming attractive to the youths.
He also advised governments at all tiers to increase funding for agriculture, saying that over dependence on oil could not achieve the desired socio-economic development for the country. | agronomy |
https://www.highmeadowfarmcsa.com/meet-the-farmers | 2017-09-22T04:16:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818688208.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20170922041015-20170922061015-00475.warc.gz | 0.969405 | 320 | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__182387877 | en | Meg and Mike Kelly bought High Meadow Farm in Johnson Creek when they married in 1980. At that time, the farmhouse windows were missing, birds flew through, and snakes coiled on the floors in the sunbeams. In the early years, they focused on resurrecting their farm. They raised draft horses (and farmed with them!), and sold produce at farmers’ markets.
When their children, Matt and Ryan, started school, both Meg and Mike re-entered the formal workforce (Meg as a landscape designer and Mike as a wastewater treatment operator). Their land lay fallow, and they didn’t start farming again until 2008, when they invited Matt to come home from California and join them as a full partner in a formal farming venture.
The three started a Community Supported Agriculture program in 2009, and today raise certified organic veggies and chickens on their gorgeous, well-maintained property. They have over 200 CSA members, wholesale accounts, and workplace CSA relationships with local businesses. Meg left her job to work full-time on the farm in 2011, and Mike retired in 2013.
Their son Matt handles the farm’s day-to-day field operations, supervising crews, packing boxes, and crop planning. Mike takes care of the equipment and buildings, and does most of the tractor work. (“I’m like the janitor,” he jokes.) Meg handles communications for their CSA, the high tunnel, and their egg operation, and sells their produce at the Fort Atkinson Farmers’ Market. | agronomy |
https://www.vpnforrouter.com/just-how-is-hemp-different-from-cannabis/ | 2023-06-06T17:24:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224652959.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20230606150510-20230606180510-00456.warc.gz | 0.950061 | 400 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__262952958 | en | How is certainly hemp different from marijuana?
Hemp is a seed that has been grown on a global level for thousands of years, and it’s really still one of the most trusted plants in the world. It’s been used for many intentions, which includes clothing, string, paper and fuel : but it is also known for its nutritional benefits and ability to by natural means detoxify the body.
The primary major line among hemp and marijuana is definitely the THC content material of the flower. Hemp won’t be able to contain much more than 0. 3% delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta https://digital.ricoh.es/astrology-and-internet-dating/ being unfaithful THC), which is the chemical substance that makes the psychoactive effects of cannabis. Weed plants, on the other hand, can have a far higher THC content therefore can produce an intoxicating excessive.
Crop rotation: Hemp is usually cultivated outside the house, as opposed to marijuana plants, which are generally harvested in greenhouses or inside grow surgical procedures. Hemp plants will be susceptible to similar predators and diseases that plague pot, and cultivators employ crop rotation to keep pests and bacteria by developing upon hemp seeds.
Hemp is believed a legal agricultural product in the United States, and hemp-derived goods are eligible for sale in all of the 50 states. However , fresh hemp substances can only become sold in hawaii of origins, whereas completed hemp-derived products can always be distributed nationwide.
The 2018 Park Bill brought in in a new era of cultivation and legalization of hemp, making it an invaluable resource for maqui berry farmers across the country. The USDA designed a plan to supervise and control hemp creation and circulation. The program allows for farmers in advises that have a hemp preliminary program to offer their raw materials and done hemp-derived best water soluble cbd gummies products to customers throughout the nation. | agronomy |
https://www.frolichawaii.com/calendar/event/farm-play-and-u-pick-vegetable-harvest | 2019-08-26T04:29:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027330968.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20190826042816-20190826064816-00552.warc.gz | 0.918666 | 197 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__97374779 | en | Join Keiki and Plow a family run organic farm located in Hawaii Kai for farm play and u-pick vegetable harvest. We have chickens, bunnies and goats to interact with, a nature inspired play space and gorgeous organic vegetables to pick and explore.
How does it work?
We ask a $5 visitor fee per ohana to join in our morning of fun
We offer organic eggs for sale at $10 a dozen
Our organic vegetable fields are open for exploring and harvesting. We have baskets available in varying sizes of $10/20/40. Simply borrow a harvesting basket, have fun harvesting and picking out veggies and fruits for the week. Return your basket, pay and transfer your goods into your own reusable shopping bag and return the following week for more!
For more info and available dates/times, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/259363548031649/?event_time_id=293288147... | agronomy |
https://www.jamesrudin.com/publications--reviews/farmers-in-crisis | 2024-04-17T02:04:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817128.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417013540-20240417043540-00520.warc.gz | 0.943826 | 136 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__87134908 | en | Few Americans appreciate the extraordinary efforts needed each year to purchase seed and fertilizer, to maintain farm machinery and livestock, to plant and nurture and harvest crops in the face of brutal and unpredictable natural forces. Nor do most understand the stress created by the shifting economics of global agricultural markets.
A once stable and productive segment of society is breaking apart. Kathy and Marlin Langner of Dickens, Iowa, told me that people are being uprooted from their land, young people are fleeing in large numbers and once valued members of society are being labeled ''surplus people.'' Three of their neighbors have gone to other states and now drive a truck, sell insurance and work in a packing plant. | agronomy |
https://ravensmedicine.com/wp/2019/04/02/april-2-2019-day-102%EF%BB%BF/ | 2019-10-16T02:55:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986661296.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20191016014439-20191016041939-00438.warc.gz | 0.964132 | 304 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__194768061 | en | The Activities Manager of the building and I have been conspiring to get the garden growing up on the third floor. It is a problematical space in that it is deep behind other taller buildings reducing the hours of any kind of sun to about 4. In the gardening manuals, flowers and vegetables, fruit trees and the rest need something like 8 and more hours. The small tomatoes that were planted last year did not understand: the grew and gave us a modest crop of red jewels.
It might be like Charlie Brown and the Pumpkin Patch on Halloween: the Great Pumpkin showed up with gifts of tomatoes, chard, parsley, and a small assortment of herbs. This year, people here each want their own plots to grow what they wish. And so, our manager and myself decided to work the three large boxes on the balcony and distribute the 20 small plots among the tenants.
I went with him and the maintenance guy in his car to Home Depot and together we gathered an offering of ready to grow pants and several packets of veggie seeds to start and plant, an apple tree and sweet clematis to grow up the wall on a trellis. The idea is a combination perennial and annual garden to grow over the seasons as a place of charm where people can hang out with the evening beer.
And I get to remember what gardens and the plant kingdom have already taught me while I both support my fellow tenants and give the building owners and management something to be proud of and to brag a little about. | agronomy |
https://kinrarola.tk/progeny-the-nidus-series-book-3.php | 2020-03-30T10:50:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370496901.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20200330085157-20200330115157-00139.warc.gz | 0.947419 | 3,681 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__157715353 | en | Chalk must be wholly rejected, and even more land which abounds in springs and where ooze is always standing. Land which is lean because of sand is unfriendly to the olive-tree ; so is " Columella's native province in S. Nam etsi non emoritur in eiusmodi solo, nunquam tamen convalescit. Potest tamen in agro frumentario seri, vel ubi arbutus, aut ilex steterant. Nam quercus etiam excisa radices noxias oliveto relinquit, quarum virus enecat oleam. Haec in universum de toto genere huius arboris habui dicere.
Nunc per partes culturam eius exsequar. Hoc autem facile contingit, si prius varam feceris, et cam partem, supra quam ramum secaturus es, faeno aut stramentis texeris, ut molliter sine noxa corticis taleae super- positae secentur. It can, how- ever, be planted on corn-land or where the straw- berry-tree or holm-oak have stood ; for the ordinary oak, even if it has been cut down, leaves behind roots harmful to the olive-grove, the poison from which kills the olive.
So much for general remarks on this type of tree as a whole ; I will now describe its cultiva- tion in detail. This kind of soil generally consists of black earth. When you have trenched it to the depth of three feet and surrounded it with a deep ditch, so that the cattle may have no access to it, allow the ground to loosen up. Then take from the most fruitful trees tall and flourishing young branches, such as the hand can grasp when it takes 2 hold of them — that is to say of the thickness of a handle — and cut off from these the freshest slips in such a way as not to injure the bark or any other part except where the saw has made its cut.
This is quite easy if you have first made a forked support and protect with hay or straw the part above which you are going to cut the branch, so that the slips which are placed in the fork may be severed gently without any damage to their bark. You will have to smear the tops and lower ends of the slips with a mixture of dung and ashes and plunge them completely underground in such a way that there may be four inches of loose earth above them.
But the slips should be provided mth two marking-pegs, one on each side ; these are of any kind of wood and are placed a little distance away from the slips and are tied together with a band, so that they may not easily be knocked over separately. It is expedient to do this because of the unobservance of the diggers, so that, when you start tilling your nursery with mattocks or hoes, the slips which you have planted may not be injured.
In the follow- ing and subsequent years, when the rootlets of the plants have gained strength, they should be cul- tivated with rakes ; but for the first two years it is best to abstain from pruning, and in the third year two little branches should be left on each plant, and the nursery should be frequently hoed. In the fourth year the weaker of the two branches should be cut away.
Bibliography, it must be understood, will be wholly excluded. Let us then proceed to illustrate this proposition, in its application to our own beloved country of England. A cultural-geographical study]. Potential partners be struck by style of all kinds of singular preferences, too. Owing to the imperfection of language the offspring is termed a new animal, but is in truth a branch or elongation of the parent; since a part of the embryon-animal is, or was, a part of the parent; and therefore in strict language it cannot be said to be entirely new at the time of its production; and therefore it may retain some of the habits of the parent-system. A picture full of life and movement.
Thus cultivated the small trees are fit for transplantation in five years. In dry soil and " The text here is apparently corrupt beyond emendation : the above is a translation of the reading of the MSS. Sed in Favonium dirigi ordines convenit, ut aestivo perflatu refrige- rentur. Four-foot plant-holes are prepared for them a year earlier, or, if there is not an abundance of time before the trees are planted, let straw and twigs be thrown in and the plant-holes burnt, so that the fire may make them friable, as the sun and frost ought to have done.
On ground which is rich and fit for growing corn the space between the rows ought to be sixty feet in one direction and forty in the other : if the soil is poor and not suitable for crops, twenty-five feet. But it is proper that the rows should be aligned towards the west, that they may be cooled by the summer-breeze blowing through them.
The small trees themselves may be transplanted in the following manner. Before you pull up a little tree from the soil," mark on it with ruddle the side of it which faces south, so that it may be planted in the same manner as in the nursery. Next let a space of one foot be left round the little tree in a circle and then let the plant be pulled up with its own turf, and that this turf may not be broken up in the process of removal, you must weave together moderate-sized twigs taken from rods and apply them to the lump of earth which is being removed and so bind it with " The text here is quite uncertain, but the sense is obvious.
Deinde ingerendi minuti la- pides vel glarea mixta pingui solo, depositisque seminibus latera scrobis circumcidenda, et aliquid 10 stercoris interponendum. Poterit etiam longe maioris incrementi et robustioris transferri. Quern ita convenit poni, ut, si non periculum a pecore habeat, exiguus admodum supra scrobem emineat : laetius enim frondet. Then having dug up the 9 lowest part, you must gently move the lump of earth and bind it to the rods put under it and transfer the plant. Next minute stones or gravel mixed with rich soil must be thrown in and, after seeds have been put in, the sides of the plant-hole must be pared away all round and some manure put in among them.
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If, however, it is not convenient to remove the plant 10 with its own earth, it is best to strip the stem of all its leaves and, after smoothing its wounds and daubing them with mud and ashes, place it in the plant-hole or furrow. A stem is quite ready for moving '' which is as thick as a man's arm ; one of much greater and stronger growth can also be transplanted, but it must be so placed if it is not in any danger from cattle, that only a little of it projects above the plant-hole ; it then produces more luxuriant foliage.
If, however, the attacks of cattle cannot be avoided in any other way, the stem will be planted so as to project further from the ground, so that it may " Schneider, by a quotation from Palladius III. Atque etiam rigandae sunt plantae, cum siccitates incesserunt, nee nisi post biennium ferro tangendae.
Deinde constitutum iam et maturum olivetum in duas partes dividere, quae alternis annis fructu in- duantur. Neque enim olea continuo biennio uberat.
As the cicatricula of these eggs is given by the cock, and is evidently the rudiment of the new animal; we may conclude, that the embryon is produced by the male, and the proper food and nidus by the female. For if the female be supposed to form an equal part of the embryon, why should she form the whole of the apparatus for nutriment and for oxygenation? In objection to this theory of generation it may be said, if the animalcula in femine, as seen by the microscope, be all of them rudiments of homunculi, when but one of them can find a nidus, what a waste nature has made of her productions?
I do not assert that these moving particles, visible by the microscope, are homunciones; perhaps they may be the creatures of stagnation or putridity, or perhaps no creatures at all; but if they are supposed to be rudiments of homunculi, or embryons, such a profusion of them corresponds with the general efforts of nature to provide for the continuance of her species of animals. Every individual tree produces innumerable seeds, and every individual fish innumerable spawn, in such inconceivable abundance as would in a short space of time crowd the earth and ocean with inhabitants; and these are much more perfect animals than the animalcula in femine can be supposed to be, and perish in uncounted millions.
This argument only shews, that the productions of nature are governed by general laws; and that by a wise superfluity of provision she has ensured their continuance. That the embryon is secreted or produced by the male, and not by the conjunction of fluids from both male and female, appears from the analogy of vegetable seeds. In the large flowers, as the tulip, there is no similarity of apparatus between the anthers and the stigma: the seed is produced according to the observations of Spallanzani long before the flowers open, and in consequence long before it can be impregnated, like the egg in the pullet.
And after the prolific dust is shed on the stigma, the seed becomes coagulated in one point first, like the cicatricula of the impregnated egg. See Botanic Garden, Part I. Now in these simple products of nature, if the female contributed to produce the new embryon equally with the male, there would probably have been some visible similarity of parts for this purpose, besides those necessary for the nidus and sustenance of the new progeny.
Besides in many flowers the males are more numerous than the females, or than the separate uterine cells in their germs, which would shew, that the office of the male was at least as important as that of the female; whereas if the female, besides producing the egg or seed, was to produce an equal part of the embryon, the office of reproduction would be unequally divided between them.
Add to this, that in the most simple kind of vegetable reproduction, I mean the buds of trees, which are their viviparous offspring, the leaf is evidently the parent of the bud, which rises in its bosom, according to the observation of Linnaeus. This leaf consists of absorbent vessels, and pulmonary ones, to obtain its nutriment, and to impregnate it with oxygene.
This simple piece of living organization is also furnished with a power of reproduction; and as the new offspring is thus supported adhering to its father, it needs no mother to supply it with a nidus, and nutriment, and oxygenation; and hence no female leaf has existence. I conceive that the vessels between the bud and the leaf communicate or inosculate; and that the bud is thus served with vegetable blood, that is, with both nutriment and oxygenation, till the death of the parent-leaf in autumn. And in this respect it differs from the fetus of viviparous animals.
Secondly, that then the bark-vessels belonging to the dead-leaf, and in which I suppose a kind of manna to have been deposited, become now the placental vessels, if they may be so called, of the new bud. From the vernal sap thus produced of one sugar-maple-tree in New-York and in Pennsylvania, five or six pounds of good sugar may be made annually without destroying the tree. Account of maple-sugar by B. London, Phillips. These vessels, when the warmth of the vernal sun hatches the young bud, serve it with a saccharine nutriment, till it acquires leaves of its own, and shoots a new system of absorbents down the bark and root of the tree, just as the farinaceous or oily matter in seeds, and the saccharine matter in fruits, serve their embryons with nutriment, till they acquire leaves and roots.
This analogy is as forceable in so obscure a subject, as it is curious, and may in large buds, as of the horse-chesnut, be almost seen by the naked eye; if with a penknife the remaining rudiment of the last year's leaf, and of the new bud in its bosom, be cut away slice by slice. The seven ribs of the last year's leaf will be seen to have arisen from the pith in seven distinct points making a curve; and the new bud to have been produced in their centre, and to have pierced the alburnum and cortex, and grown without the assistance of a mother.
A similar process may be seen on dissecting a tulip-root in winter; the leaves, which inclosed the last year's flower-stalk, were not necessary for the flower; but each of these was the father of a new bud, which may be now found at its base; and which, as it adheres to the parent, required no mother.
This paternal offspring of vegetables, I mean their buds and bulbs, is attended with a very curious circumstance; and that is, that they exactly resemble their parents, as is observable in grafting fruit-trees, and in propagating flower-roots; whereas the seminal offspring of plants, being supplied with nutriment by the mother, is liable to perpetual variation. Thus also in the vegetable class dioicia, where the male flowers are produced on one tree, and the female ones on another; the buds of the male trees uniformly produce either male flowers, or other buds similar to themselves; and the buds of the female trees produce either female flowers, or other buds similar to themselves; whereas the seeds of these trees produce either male or female plants.
From this analogy of the production of vegetable buds without a mother, I contend that the mother does not contribute to the formation of the living ens in animal generation, but is necessary only for supplying its nutriment and oxygenation. There is another vegetable fact published by M. Koelreuter, which he calls "a complete metamorphosis of one natural species of plants into another," which shews, that in seeds as well as in buds, the embryon proceeds from the male parent, though the form of the subsequent mature plant is in part dependant on the female.
Koelreuter impregnated a stigma of the nicotiana rustica with the farina of the nicotiana paniculata, and obtained prolific seeds from it. With the plants which sprung from these seeds, he repeated the experiment, impregnating them with the farina of the nicotiana paniculata. As the mule plants which he thus produced were prolific, he continued to impregnate them for many generations with the farina of the nicotiana paniculata, and they became more and more like the male parent, till he at length obtained six plants in every respect perfectly similar to the nicotiana paniculata; and in no respect resembling their female parent the nicotiana rustica.
Blumenbach on Generation.
It is probable that the insects, which are said to require but one impregnation for six generations, as the aphis see Amenit. Those who have attended to the habits of the polypus, which is found in the stagnant water of our ditches in July, affirm, that the young ones branch out from the side of the parent like the buds of trees, and after a time separate themselves from them. This is so analogous to the manner in which the buds of trees appear to be produced, that these polypi may be considered as all male animals, producing embryons, which require no mother to supply them with a nidus, or with nutriment, and oxygenation.
This lateral or lineal generation of plants, not only obtains in the buds of trees, which continue to adhere to them, but is beautifully seen in the wires of knot-grass, polygonum aviculare, and in those of strawberries, fragaria vesca. In these an elongated creeping bud is protruded, and, where it touches the ground, takes root, and produces a new plant derived from its father, from which it acquires both nutriment and oxygenation; and in consequence needs no maternal apparatus for these purposes. | agronomy |
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At first the kids had a hard time understanding why we had to put them in our buckets and not just eat them. After we got over that hurdle, they had a great time. I will say at three and five they are much better pickers than they were at two and three.
We picked nearly 9 pounds of strawberries!
The berries are very sweet and juicy. Fresh produce is just always taste so much better to me than what you buy in the store.
Has anyone else been to a local farm to pick some strawberries this season? Where did you go.
Does anyone have a great strawberry shortcake recipe they want to share? I am in love with the shortcake at Calhoun’s, but just can’t seem to make mine taste the same.
The Fruit and Berry Patch is located at 4407 McCloud Rd. Knoxville, TN 37938, just a few minutes “outside town.” | agronomy |
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News and Events
We look forward to seeing you at the 2013 Georgia Olive Growers Association Annual Meeting and Conference on May 10, 2013 at the Threatte Center in Lakeland, GA.
The date has been set for our annual meeting and conference. Mark your calendar for May 10th and send your registration(s) today so you don’t miss this year’s event. This will be an opportunity to provide a wide range of information to growers, potential new growers, research/developers, support industries and governmental agencies working in the expansion of the olive oil industry and Georgia and Southeastern US.
Georgia Olive Farms featured on StAugustine.com
…people are buzzing with excitement over a liquid gold produced in Southern Georgia: extra virgin olive oil.
View the article, “Liquid Gold Rush” here.
Georgia Olive Farms featured in Cooking Light!
Read the article, “Hidden Gems and Delicious Destinations” here.
Olive Oil Joins Locavore Movement in American South
Fresh produce picked from a garden and plated by the chef who grew it is no longer a concept reserved for the highest end restaurants of California, Spain, or France. The farm to table movement has swept the South faster than a wild fire, and if newest James Beard Award-winning Best Chef of the Southeast Hugh Acheson has anything to say about it, this wild fire won’t be burning out any time soon.
High Stakes in Georgia
It’s a slippery industry, but the folks at Georgia Olive Farms are working hard to bring homegrown olive oil to the East Coast
Georgia Olive Oil Makes a Southern Dinner
“My guests loved their first pimento cheese, but when I explained how to make it, they didn’t believe I used Georgia olive oil. And if there was such a thing, “It could not possibly be better than Lebanese olive oil!” I poured a precious bit for them to taste. Their eyes got big. They insisted on seeing the bottle.”
A group of South Georgia farmers is rolling the dice on a crop straight out of the Bible — olive trees. Will gourmet olive oil be far behind?
In Georgia: The Next Oil Barons
Georgia farmers produce the South’s newest cash crop
Read Aussie Standard Wrapped, Paul Miller Pitches New World Olive Oil Quality ‘Alliance’ from The Olive Oil Times
Read Georgia farmers banking on olive groves from The Washington Post
Read Georgia (Olive Oil) On Our Minds from The Olive Orchard
Read Growers Blend Olives and Blueberries from Growing Magazine.
Read A Photo Interlude: Shaw Orchards from Olive Crazy.
GOGA Mission Statement
The Mission of the Georgia Olive Growers Association, Inc. is to promote, encourage and educate others about the growing of olive trees (olea europaea) in the State of Georgia along with the production and marketing of olive oil, pickled olives and other olive tree products derived from olive trees grown in our state.
Videos and Presentations
Traditional Orchard Planting and Southeast Olive Production
Don Mueller of Green Gate Olive Grove in Jackson County, FL gave a presentation on Traditional Orchard Planting and Southeast Olive Production.
Conversation With Kevin and Sam Shaw
In Lakeland, Georgia, something is growing that hasn’t been seen for more than a century: olive trees. Three years ago Jason, Kevin and Sam Shaw planted olive trees on their farm even as others said it would never work. The trees are thriving and come spring Jason, Kevin and Sam hope to have a crop ready for pressing into olive oil. Most olive oil comes from Italy or California, a long hike and a heavy carbon footprint if you live on the East Coast of the U.S. Production of olive oil in Georgia will allow a lot more people to get a taste of Italy (and California) without the guilt. I talk with Kevin and Sam about their new venture. Visit Georgia Olive Growers Association.
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We came to our farm near Yarram in 2003 after becoming disillusioned with conventional high input farming and the toll it took not only on our cows health but our own. A new focus on producing a healthy product from healthy animals meant that our soils needed to be balanced and re-mineralised.
About 60 acres has been retained as natural woodland for habitat of numerous species of native wildlife. Now we milk approx. 80 cows and try to balance our time with the kids, enjoying farming again and the rich natural environment that surrounds us. | agronomy |
http://thecoastalinsider.com/sustainability-and-responsibility-whats-cooking-in-myrtle-beach/ | 2023-09-25T04:00:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506676.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925015430-20230925045430-00661.warc.gz | 0.962446 | 1,733 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__142476435 | en | Catching Up with Chef Joe Bonaparte
by Melissa LaScaleia
This month, the Insider took a look at what is cooking and in the works for Chef Joe Bonaparte, executive director of the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach in the Market Common, and a trailblazer in the arenas of sustainability and food production from farm to table.
“We have a lot of things going on that we’re excited about,” says Joe. “Last August, we started a full-scale recycling program that includes plastic, cardboard, and glass. We also have hundreds of pounds of compost that we’ve been sending to a compost facility each week that we’re about to get back for our gardens. From implementing these two things, our waste has been reduced by 70%, which is drastic and a major accomplishment.”
Joe is currently working with the James Beard Foundation which has developed a curriculum to reduce food waste by teaching students techniques to utilize the entirety of a food. It involves things like crisping fish skin, doing something with the fish head, such as cooking the collar or cheek, using pits and peels; some are as simple as making sausage from pork trimmings. Steven Satterfield, the well known author of Root to Leaf, is one of the program’s major contributors.
“There are a lot of things that get trimmed and thrown away, and if you know food, ingredients, and cooking techniques, you know how to use those things,” Joe says. “It’s another facet of creative cooking that we’re embedding in the curriculum for students; it can be incorporated into current culinary school classes with ease; and it reduces a significant amount of what gets sent to the landfill.
“Sustainability is going mainstream now. It’s a big step for the James Beard Foundation, to branch out of just doing
awards. I give them a lot of credit. There are probably around fifty chefs and instructors from around the country that were asked by the foundation to be pilot programs for this. We’re going to be one of them so we can help make improvements.”
The objective of the program is to promote sustainability and reduce food waste. Composting, while an amazing practice, isn’t the ideal first step for implementing this. Joe explains why:
“When you don’t use the whole animal or whole plant, more has to be raised and grown to produce an equal amount of those items that are consumable.
“There is a lot more to a pig than a pork chop, and a chicken than a breast or tender. If you use more of the raw product, you buy less, and that goes all the way back up the line of the food cycle where we resort to factory farming in this country to meet demand— and it is a major problem with our food chain. What we produce could be cut in half if we didn’t waste so much. The answer isn’t modifying vegetables to be drought resistant or spraying them with chemicals, or producing meat like it’s a widget and it’s run through a factory. It’s just ridiculous because it’s focusing on the wrong end of the food chain.”
Joe has developed his personal reflections on food and its production based on his experience of over 30 years in this industry.
“We’ve grown up in this country with abundance and waste,” he says. “A study by the Natural Resources Defense Council in 2012 found that 40% of food produced in this country is never eaten, while at the same time, one in six Americans struggle to put a meal on the table.
“If you’re reducing how many plants, cows or pigs have to be grown or raised, you’re talking about doing things for the environment that help to be more sustainable. We want to get to the point where composting is the last resort. Instead of approaching cooking with the mindset that all the carrot peels have to go into the garbage, it is thinking— what can I do with these? How can I use this as food? I can make a soup with them, I can fry them and make crunchy garnish, I can make carrot coulis, I can put them in carrot cake.
“We’re just a small part of the feedback for this task force, but it’s a big thing for culinary schools nationwide because sustainability hasn’t been a major part of the focus in American culinary education, and it needs to be.
“Culinary education has always been about technique,” he continues. “But there is so much more to it. Cooking starts with where we buy our food. If I buy something that has lived an atrocious life, I might be able to take it and make it taste good and you think it’s great. But to me, it’s not great for life as a whole. It reflects a lack of understanding about where our food comes from and a lack of understanding about our planet— thinking that it has endless resources and can endlessly renew itself. Food, from birth to table, is a really long evolution. So with culinary education, it’s about adopting more sustainable principles, teaching our students, and then passing those on to restaurants, hotels, and grocery stores which in turn educate consumers.”
Knowing where your food comes from is important to Joe; he’s been on the board of the Waccamaw Farmers Market Cooperative since moving here four years ago. He’s also visited many of the area’s farms as well as the farmers markets.
“I see people at the farms working hard to do things the right way— growing with love and care for the environment and their customers, and using minimal harmful chemicals. And at the market, they’re competing with people who
bought from wholesale, commodity, factory-farmed products that they are able to sell at a relatively low cost. It makes it much more difficult for those growers to be a success if you don’t have a growers-only market.”
Some months ago, Joe saw a farmer at the market trying to sell his homegrown vine ripened tomatoes while his competition next booth over was reselling wholesale tomatoes, and for much cheaper.
“Tomatoes that are factory-farmed and picked when they’re green are going to taste different then a tomato that is ripened on the vine; and it’s not as healthy for you,” Joe says. “They look alike, but the comparison stops there. I was disheartened when he said he wasn’t coming to the market anymore, so I invited him and a few farmers with strong sustainability practices to come to the culinary school to teach my students and expose them to locally grown food.”
The decision evolved into a small weekly farmers market at the culinary school which invites farmers to participate, but is open to public for shopping. Farmers are not charged a fee, and there is a strong educational component to it.
“It’s cool living in a place where you have farmers that keep varieties alive and they have 10-15 different types of tomatoes,” Joe says. “They ripen at different times, they taste different, and have different textures. I want my students constantly exposed to this stuff and to leave here and know where to get it; and to have already made contacts, so it’s not a foreign thing to them.”
Culinary school students sell fermented artisan breads which aren’t readily available in this area. It’s a club activity, and recent bread sales sent members on a field trip across the nation to visit a coveted pastry shop and learn new techniques.
Growers-Only Market at the International Culinary Institut
Every Thursday inside the main hall, 1-6pm. Vendors please no soliciting.
For adult continuing education and casual cooking classes visit our site
Feed yourself. Read:
In Defense of Food by Michael Pollen; The End of Food by Paul Roberts; The Third Plate by Dan Barber.
Watch: Super Size Me, Food Inc., King Corn, The Future of Food | agronomy |
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This instrument is an effective helper for gardening. It might probably check the pH worth (pH) of the soil, soil moisture and light-weight depth, with out battery
Single weight: 103g
Single soil instrument measurement: 33*10.5*4.5CM
Probe size: 20.5cm (cannot be straight positioned within the water to measure the water, it should harm the electrode!)
Word, please soak the soil with water earlier than inserting the soil. The probe should be inserted into the soil 2/3 of the depth (above 100mm) to measure precisely.
Soil pH can usually be divided into the next ranges:
pH Soil pH
＜4.5 Very robust acid
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2. Synthetic acidification of impartial and calcareous soils, open-field flowers can use sulfur powder (50g/m2) or ferrous sulfate (150g/m2), which might decrease the pH unit by 0.5-1. It will also be poured with alum fertilizer.
3. To use gypsum to alkaline soil, phosphogypsum, ferrous sulfate, sulfur powder, acid weathered coal will also be used.
Please Word: The soil tester can’t be used to check the pH worth of another liquid. If the soil is simply too dry, the indicator won’t transfer, and water earlier than the check.
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http://ziongrove.org/how-to-care-for-mums-44449714.html | 2023-12-01T02:15:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100264.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201021234-20231201051234-00613.warc.gz | 0.934099 | 2,085 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__28102824 | en | How to Care for Mums So They'll Thrive All Season
By Erin Lindholm
Identifiable by its shrub-like shape blanketed in flowers often in fiery orange, golden, or burgundy hues, no perennial is more symbolic of the fall season than chrysanthemums, also simply known as mums. With proper care, mums bloom continuously for around eight weeks between late September, October, and well into November, as long as they’re sheltered from early frosts.
Taking care of mums requires just a little know-how, as they are a fairly resilient, low-maintenance plant that thrives indoors or outdoors with the right amount of sunlight and water. This guide covers all of the basics of how to care for mums, including how to transplant mums, how to prune mums to keep the blooms coming, and how to winterize mums. With the right care, mums will liven up your front porch, front yard, window boxes, or even indoor living spaces until it’s time to pull out the holiday decor.
Photo via Joanna - Gingham Gardens
How to Choose Healthy Mums
When selecting a plant that will thrive for the full season, look for one that is full of closed buds, which is an indication that it hasn’t yet burst with blooms. Repotting a plant in this stage is easier on the plant than if it’s already fully flowering, and generally, the flowering period will last longer. Look out for and avoid plants that have yellowish-brown spots on leaves, which may be a sign of disease (which we’ll go into detail about below).
Mums come in a spectrum of colors and more than a dozen varieties, including pompon, cushion, spider, and anemone mums. All mums fall into one of two primary categories: florist mums (sometimes known as “cutting mums”) and hardy mums (also known as “garden mums”).
Florist mums are primarily decorative plants grown in greenhouses and do best as indoor plants or planted in decorative arrangements outdoors with the understanding that they will die off once temperatures dip. Florist mums are such an inexpensive and accessible plant that they’re mainly treated as a short-term annual and are re-bought and replanted each fall.
Hardy mums are much better suited to grow as perennials, weathering winter outdoors in climate zones 5-9 and returning with new growth in the spring. Even so, planting hardy mums outdoors in the fall doesn’t guarantee winter survival. Their roots need to be firmly established to survive the winter while dormant, especially in cooler climates. To give your hardy mums a better chance at survival as perennials, bring them indoors that first winter for care and then plant them in the spring.
How to Transplant Mums
All types of mums make great decorative and container plants; they also grow well in garden beds alone or in clusters with companion mums or other plants. Believe it or not, mums also keep well indoors! The key here is to repot your mums once you’re home from the nursery. After months of growing in a nursery, your mums have likely developed a compacted root ball that needs more room and nutrients than its current container allows. Skipping this crucial step truncates the plant’s flowering cycle and ultimately shortens its lifespan.
These planting tips apply to transplanting mums both in containers and in the ground outside:
Step 1: Prepare Planting Location
Prepare transplant location with fresh potting soil (if moving to a new container) or garden soil mix (if planting outdoors).
Step 2: Remove Mum from Container
Pull the mum plant from its nursery container by its base and gently break up the root ball by shaking soil loose and detangling roots lightly with your fingers.
Step 3: Bury Plant
For ground mums: Spread out the roots gently in the gardening soil; layer another one inch of soil on top of the roots and tamp down around the base of the mum. The plant should be buried about one inch deeper than it was in the original nursery pot.
For container mums: The new pot or container should be at least 1.5 times larger than the nursery container. Plant the mum in fresh potting soil around ½-inch deeper than it was in the original nursery pot and gently tamp the soil down around the base of the mum.
Step 4: Water Well
After transplanting, give mums a good soak of water, saturating the soil. Follow up with lighter watering every other day or whenever soil seems dry to the touch.
Photo via Iwi28121322
How to Care for Mums Outside
Now that you know how to replant your chrysanthemums outside, follow these care tips to keep your mums thriving through the season and beyond if they’re hardy.
Sunlight and Temperature
Mums love abundant sunlight and thrive in full-sun locations. Without enough sun, plants will be tall and leggy and produce fewer, smaller flowers. Just be mindful: Although mums love the sun, they don’t like the heat that many climates are still prone to well into September. So even though pots of mums start arriving at garden centers at the same time kids go back to school, hold off on purchasing your mums until you see cooler temperatures are on the horizon.
Although they’re privy to full-sun, that doesn’t mean that chrysanthemums don’t like nighttime. Actually, they love it—10-12 hours of darkness each night gives mums the opportunity to bud up and develop flowers. That’s why these plants thrive in the fall when days are shorter.
Mums grow best in well-draining, nutrient-rich soil, where their shallow root system has room to expand. Mums also do well in raised beds planted in a rich garden soil mix high in organic material, or composted soil. (Note that if you’re planting mums in the fall, no fertilizer is needed.)
Sun-loving mums need plenty of water. Right after planting, water thoroughly every other day (or when soil is dry to the touch.) Once they are more established, mums require about an inch of water per week, which can be broken into lighter watering cycles every other day, or when the soil feels dry. Water at the base of the plant, directly into the soil, rather than soaking the foliage—wet leaves can lead to fungal disease.
How to Water Deeply
Also called “pinching,” this simple technique prunes the plant of spent blooms and encourages your mums to continue developing flower buds. Once a flower is visibly past its peak and begins to wilt, remove the bloom from the plant by pinching it off with your fingers or snip it off with small shears.
This light maintenance helps the plant to put more energy into producing new flower buds and healthy blooms and ultimately keeps the plant blooming longer since you’re thinning the competition for water and nutrients.
Pests and Diseases
Mums are susceptible to a few insect pests, namely aphids and spider mites. (There’s even a pest aptly called the “chrysanthemum aphid.”) Forceful water sprays directed at the underside of leaves (or any visible indication of the pests) every few days helps alleviate aphids and mites. Natural predators, such as ladybugs, are also beneficial. An insecticidal soap spray may help at the early stages of infestation.
With that being said, overly-wet leaves also leave mums susceptible to various fungal diseases, which cause yellowish-brown leaf spots, rust-colored patches, ash-gray powdery mildew, or gray mold, and ultimately inhibit the plant’s healthy growth. The best treatment is prevention: Avoid watering the leaves, unless absolutely necessary to spray for pests. You can handpick and destroy infected leaves and, if it gets bad enough, use a fungicide to help treat the disease.
If you’re in climate zone 5 or above and choose to grow hardy mums outside, improve their chance of overwintering with these tips:
- After the first hard frost, feed plants with a high-phosphorus fertilizer, which stimulates root growth. Also, make sure the soil is consistently moist.
- Layer a base of up to four inches of mulch (such as straw or shredded hardwood) around the base of the plants.
- Leave all branches intact—even though this growth will die over winter, it helps insulate the plant and gives your mums a better chance of making it through until spring.
- Come early spring, look for new growth around the base of the plant. Once temperatures begin to warm, pull mulch away to encourage the growth of new shoots.
- Come April, prune old growth from last year and remove winter mulch. (Consider replacing with a hardwood or cypress mulch for the growing season.)
How to Care for Mums Indoors
Indoor mums require much of the same care as their outdoor counterparts: lots of bright indirect light, consistent watering (water when dry to the touch), and regular deadheading of wilted blooms and dead stems/leaves to encourage new growth.
Florist mums cared for indoors will stop blooming after three or four weeks. After this, their lifespan is over and—as long as they’ve lived a healthy life with no disease or pest issues—can be composted in your garden. Meanwhile, all you really need to focus on with young hardy mums is keeping them green and healthy to put in the ground once spring comes.
How have you cared for your mums this season? Tell us about it in the comments below! | agronomy |
http://www.pan-europe.info/events/save-date-6th-symposium-sustainable-use-pesticides-directive-sud-integrated-pest-management | 2017-12-12T10:00:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948515313.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20171212095356-20171212115356-00467.warc.gz | 0.872757 | 944 | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__188938576 | en | Who: This Symposium will be hosted by MEP Pavel Poc, Vice-Chair of the ENVI Committee
When: 15.00 to 19.00
Where: In the European Parliament, room A5E2
Simultaneous interpretation: EN, IT, FR
This symposium will be web-streamed live followed by local debates organized in a number of universities tbc:
14.00 – 15.00 Light Lunch and Coffee
15.00-15.20 Welcome by our host Pavel Poc MEP, Vice Chair of the ENVI Committee
- Introduction by Michael Hamell, Professor of Agriculture, University College Dublin (chair and moderator)
15.20-16.30 The arable sector in EU – where are we heading?
- ·Soil threats in Europe: Status, methods, drivers and effects on ecosystem services by Luca Montanarella JRC
- How pesticides are affecting earthworms by Celine Pelosi INRA Versailles and soil bacteria and funghi by Fabrice Martin-Laurent INRA
Debate: with speakers and MEPs Herbert Dorfman, Éric Andrieu tbc, Nicola Caputo, Marco Zullo tbc, and Annie Schreijer-Pierik tbc
16.30- 17. 40 Debate: mainstreaming IPM in arable – what can achieve it now?
5 minutes reactions from: Evert Hamblok Koppert Pseudomonas product as the first successful microorganism based product widely used in arable crop, Elisa Beitzen-Heineke Biocare for controlling insects pests with dromes and Paolo Barberi Sant’Anna University Pisa as well as Urs Niggli FiBl for integrated weed control based on rotations and mechanical control
17.40-18.50 Debate: integrating IPM fully into EU policy making and practices
- Tassos Haniotis, Director European Commission DG AGRI
- Paola Colombo, Director European Commission DG SANTE
Debate: with speakers and MEPs: Jytte Guteland, Karin Kadenbach, Bart Staes tbc, , Christel Schaldemose tbc, and Jan Gebrandy tbc
18.50 Conclusion by Michael Hamell and Pavel Poc
19.00 End of conference
Who are we? An innovative partnership consisting of:
International Organisation for Biological Control (IOBC/WPRS) is an International Organisation of progressive European researchers and other knowledgeable people investigating the use of sustainable, environmentally safe, economically feasible, socially acceptable control methods of pests and diseases of agricultural crops. IOBC/WPRS fosters research and practical application, training and information exchange, especially of all methods including biological control as part of integrated pest management. IOBC/WPRS produces guidelines for integrated production of agricultural crops, collaborates with different stakeholders to develop sustainable agricultural production systems and standardises methods of testing effects of pesticides on beneficial species, with the aim to foster biodiversity and ecological services as a natural resource.
International Biocontrol Manufacturer Association (IBMA) is the association of biocontrol industries producing solutions: microorganisms, macroorganisms, semiochemicals and natural products for plant protection. Based on long years of intensive research and development, the "Biocontrol industry" is now growing fast and can offer safe and cost- effective solutions to the entire food chain. IBMA was created in 1995 to represent the views of the developing biological control manufacturers, which are mainly SME’s with limited resources, research organisations, extension services, consultants, distributors, contributing to the development of biocontrol and participating in IBMA activities.
Pesticide Action Network Europe (PAN Europe) is a Brussels based NGO working to minimise negative effects and replace the use of hazardous chemicals with ecologically sound alternatives. Our network brings together public health, and environmental organisations and women's groups from across Europe. We work to eliminate dependency on chemical pesticides and to support safe sustainable pest control methods.
For further information about some of our joint work see for instance:
Our joint publication 'IPM working with nature', giving some concrete examples on what IPM should actually mean according to the EU Directive on Sustainable Use of Pesticides
Presentations of earlier years SUD symposiums:
PAN Europe gratefully acknowledges the financial support from the European Union, European Commission, DG Environment, Life programme. Sole responsibility for this event lies with the authors and the funders are not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained herein. | agronomy |
https://www.hempforhounds.org/how-is-cbd-extracted/ | 2024-04-13T12:37:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816734.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413114018-20240413144018-00321.warc.gz | 0.907239 | 1,029 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__30831293 | en | Hello, dear readers! As CBD continues to make waves in the wellness world, more and more people are curious about how this beneficial compound is extracted from the hemp plant. Today, let’s dive deep into the world of CBD extraction and explore the various methods that bring this wonderful component into our lives.
1. What is CBD Extraction?
Before delving into the methods, it’s essential to understand what CBD extraction is. Simply put, it’s the process of separating the cannabinoid CBD from the hemp plant material to produce a concentrated form, such as CBD oil.
2. CO2 Extraction
CO2 extraction uses supercritical carbon dioxide to separate CBD from the hemp plant. “Supercritical” refers to the state of CO2 when it acts both like a liquid and a gas.
- Pros: It’s one of the cleanest and most efficient methods, resulting in pure and potent CBD extracts.
- Cons: The equipment is expensive, making products derived from this method potentially pricier.
3. Ethanol Extraction
In this method, high-grade grain alcohol (ethanol) is used as a solvent to extract CBD.
- Pros: It’s efficient and often results in a full-spectrum extract containing a range of cannabinoids.
- Cons: If not done correctly, it can leave behind unwanted compounds or destroy some beneficial ones.
4. Hydrocarbon Extraction
Hydrocarbons like butane or propane are used as solvents in this method.
- Pros: It can produce high-quality extracts with a pleasant flavor profile.
- Cons: There’s a risk of leaving behind toxic residues if not purified correctly.
5. Olive Oil Extraction
Hemp is heated to activate chemicals in the plant (a process called decarboxylation). After that, it’s added to olive oil and heated again to extract the CBD.
- Pros: It’s safe, simple, and can be done at home.
- Cons: The resulting extract is less concentrated and has a shorter shelf life.
6. Water Extraction
Hemp is mixed with water and then mechanically agitated to release CBD.
- Pros: It’s natural and doesn’t introduce any foreign substances.
- Cons: It’s less efficient, and the resulting extract requires more processing.
What Happens Before CBD is Extracted from the Hemp Plant?
Before CBD is extracted from the hemp plant, several crucial steps are undertaken to ensure the quality and purity of the final product. Here’s an overview of the extraction process:
Cultivating Hemp Plants
It all starts with cultivating hemp plants. Hemp is grown under specific conditions to maximize the yield and quality of CBD. Farmers choose strains that are high in CBD and low in THC (less than 0.3% to meet legal requirements) and use farming practices that promote healthy growth.
Harvesting the Hemp Plants Once Mature
Once the hemp plants reach maturity, they are harvested. The timing of the harvest is critical to ensuring the highest CBD content. The plants are usually cut and then left to dry for a few days to a few weeks, depending on the method used.
Drying and Curing to Break Down Chlorophyll
After harvesting, the plants are dried to reduce their moisture content. This process is crucial for preventing mold and decay. The drying process involves hanging the plants or laying them out on drying racks in a controlled environment. Curing further refines the product by breaking down the chlorophyll.
After the process of drying and curing cannabis is finished, the hemp plants are trimmed. This can be done either by hand or by machine. Trimming removes the leaves from the hemp flowers, which contain high concentrations of cannabinoids and terpenes.
Before extraction, the plant material often undergoes decarboxylation. This process involves heating the plant material to activate the cannabinoids, converting CBDA to CBD. Decarboxylation maximizes the extract’s potency.
Grinding the Plant Material
The dried and cured hemp is then ground into a coarse powder to maximize the surface area for the extraction process, making it easier to extract the cannabinoids.
Choosing the Right Method
With several methods available, manufacturers choose the one that aligns best with their product goals and values. As consumers, it’s beneficial to know how your preferred CBD product is produced, ensuring you get the quality, purity, and potency you desire. Take a look at the ‘about’ section of each organization you’re looking to purchase from. That’s usually where you will find their preferred method.
Thanks for joining us on this journey through the science of CBD extraction! Whether you’re a CBD enthusiast or just getting started offering your dog this plant, knowing the extraction methods can help you make informed decisions on your wellness journey. | agronomy |
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In our products we only use certified organic fruits and vegetables.
Our products are certified organic by Ecocert Canada. This certification ensures the integrity of organic products throughout the production chain from the field to the finished product.
An organic food can only be called “organic” when it is produced under “natural” conditions without pesticides, herbicides, artificial fertilizers or growth hormones and in accordance with the lifecycle of animals and plants.
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The benefits of freezing
Freezing does not affect the nutritional value of foods. A frozen product has the same nutritional value as its fresh counterpart. And sometimes, due to the fact the product is frozen directly from the field, it retains a better nutritional value. They are often richer in vitamins than those purchased fresh because transport and storage tends to affect fruits and vegetables. | agronomy |
https://www.19fortyfive.com/2022/03/could-the-war-in-ukraine-lead-to-a-food-crisis/ | 2024-04-22T02:51:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818072.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422020223-20240422050223-00057.warc.gz | 0.946399 | 1,151 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__99852404 | en | The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the widespread devastation of the country raise the specter of another world food crisis. Asia suffered badly during the last food crisis in 2007–08, mostly because of panicked behavior in the region’s rice markets.
It is too soon to know the full impact on Ukrainian grain supplies and infrastructure from the Russian onslaught, on the prospects for a reasonably normal winter wheat harvest, and then spring planting of wheat, corn, sunflowers, and other commodity staples for which Ukraine is a significant exporter. The country is known as ‘the breadbasket of Europe’ for a reason.
But what is clear is that the world food economy is on the verge of another major crisis, perhaps as disruptive as the one in 2007–08. Important lessons were learned from the last food crisis, and avoiding those mistakes will be critical to keeping the region’s food economies reasonably stable this time. How the developing countries of Asia will fare as food supplies tighten is a special interest to Australia.
World grain markets are seeking direction. Africa is already suffering from losing access to Ukrainian wheat. Maize and barley exports to China have been disrupted. An already tight oilseeds market is now threatened by the loss of Ukrainian sunflower seed oil. India has asked Indonesia to ease its restrictions on palm oil exports.
Prices for wheat on futures markets had risen in anticipation of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and prices were already high because of supply chain disruptions caused by COVID-19. But there has been no sustained spike since the war started on 24 February 2022. Prices are high and volatile, with wheat futures prices trading both up and down the daily limits since the war erupted.
If a crisis actually materializes, there will be serious short and long-term repercussions in developing Asia Pacific countries.
Some of the short-term consequences are already in play. Modern agriculture is heavily dependent on energy inputs, both directly as fuel for farm equipment, and also to power the supply chains for farm inputs and output. Just as important is the dependence of high-yield cereal production on synthetic nitrogen fertilizers — natural gas plus electricity plus capital-intensive machinery equals urea. Vaclav Smil calculates that a third of the world’s population depends directly on the cereals produced with this urea and other synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
High energy prices mean high fertilizer prices, lower applications and yields, and higher grain prices. In the short-term that means more hunger in poor countries. Even if rice prices from Asian exporters remain at their current elevated levels, there will be more hunger in Timor Leste, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and possibly Indonesia. Papua New Guinea and most Pacific island nations will be hit the hardest because they are highly dependent on food imports.
The longer-term consequences are possibly more troubling, but are much harder to analyze with the war still in its early stages. Historically, structural transformation in developing economies leads agriculture to decline in relative importance as the modern industrial and service sectors, mainly in urban areas, grow much faster. It has been the only sustainable pathway out of poverty. Any forces that slow this process, or even bring it to a halt, also slow or halt the reduction of poverty and hunger. These forces can be internal, such as hostile political environments, or external shocks, such as wars and food crises.
The sharply higher rural–urban terms of trade brought about by food crises significantly slow structural transformation. More agricultural workers remain on the farm, with fewer moving to more productive jobs off the farm or in urban areas. Rural poverty increases, agricultural productivity stagnates, and the country remains mired in poverty. Much of sub-Saharan Africa is caught in this trap, and a number of Asia Pacific countries remain vulnerable if the food crisis drags on.
Can anything be done now to prevent this dismal scenario from playing out? If there is anything the Western allies, or China, can do to prevent Russia from pursuing a ‘scorched earth’ campaign in Ukraine, they should try.
The most important thing is not to panic. There is enough wheat, rice, and other foodstuffs in warehouses around the world or awaiting harvest in the northern hemisphere to ensure that no one need starve. But ‘don’t panic’ implies a level of trust in world grain markets to deliver the needed supplies in a timely manner. Such trust will depend on some degree of cooperation among participants in world rice and wheat markets.
The rice crisis in 2007–08 was caused by panicked importers, exporters, and hoarding by small-scale participants along the rice supply chain. Prices spiked. Once the reality of adequate supplies was made apparent after Japan announced that two million tons of US long-grain rice would be available for re-export from Japanese storage silos on 2 June 2008, rice prices fell very quickly. The world rice market stabilized in a matter of weeks, remaining fairly stable ever since. Trust in the world rice market has been re-established, at least among most Asian participants. ASEAN has played a surprising role in establishing and maintaining this trust.
Full and detailed accounting of current grain supplies by major exporters would go a long way toward preventing a repeat of the 2007–08 price panic. A pledge from these exporters to allocate supplies to customers most in need would eliminate importers’ fears, build trust, and stabilize the world grain economy. If the Ukraine war ends reasonably soon without destroying its farms and grain marketing infrastructure, a world food crisis can be avoided.
Dr. Peter Timmer is Thomas D. Cabot Emeritus Professor of Development Studies at Harvard University. | agronomy |
http://www.felicityschools.org/article/88322 | 2019-04-26T10:16:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578765115.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20190426093516-20190426115516-00305.warc.gz | 0.907809 | 166 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__144849642 | en | The Felicity-Franklin FFA and the Clermont County Farm Bureau are hosting the Farm-To-Table Breakfast on Saturday, February 23, 2019 with breakfast beginning at 8 a.m. and the program beginning at 9 a.m. All are welcome. The event will be held in the Felicity-Franklin High School Auditeria. There is no cost to attend and there will be free, locally-produced food. We encourage anyone from the community to attend to learn about local agricultural products available. Please RSVP if possible to [email protected] or (513) 362-5320.
Upcoming Event - Farm-to-Table Breakfast
Kyra Davidson, Felicity-Franklin FFA Reporter
Thursday, February 07, 2019 | agronomy |
https://www.nacfonline.org/ | 2024-04-25T11:44:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297292879.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425094819-20240425124819-00021.warc.gz | 0.974048 | 414 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__62465075 | en | Nacfonline.org is no longer available here. Please try northamherstcommunityfarm.com instead.
In an age where people are becoming increasingly aware of the impact of commercial farming on climate change, a little known method of creating produce is becoming ever more popular. Known as small-scale farming, it typically requires much less land than conventional farming, perhaps as few as one to two acres, and avoids the use of modern technology wherever possible. This has the knock-on effect of requiring extra manual labor, thus creating jobs in the immediate area. Sometimes known as a hobby farm, which sounds somewhat disparaging, a small-scale farm can nonetheless be a useful addition to a community, providing produce for local farmer's markets. Farming is not a cheap hobby, however, and anyone who has worked on a farm can tell you that its not an easy hobby either. There are loads of expenses when it comes to operating a farm. That's why many farmers try out online casino games to fund their farming equipment. Nowadays, you can get your hands on free spins which allow you to play games for free and even win real money.
Not only is it good for the environment, small scale farming also appeals to those who are concerned about the over-processing of food and its effect on our health. Local consumers are not only assured of farms with a smaller carbon footprint when small-scale farming comes to their area, they can also enjoy access to fresh produce that was picked just hours earlier.
Small-scale farming involves the use of traditional techniques such as crop rotation, which makes crops less likely to succumb to any diseases that may be present in the soil. Organic fertilizers are often used in tandem with this farming technique: small-scale farmers are reluctant to attempt to improve soil conditions with potentially harmful chemicals.
With the other advantages it has to offer, such as the ability to run farms on smaller budgets and a more diverse range of fresh produce, small scale farming could well provide answers to environmental, health, employment and food concerns. | agronomy |
https://scheneckofthewoods.wordpress.com/2014/06/12/opening-day-at-the-bellevue-farmers-market/ | 2020-06-05T18:49:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590348502204.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20200605174158-20200605204158-00419.warc.gz | 0.961555 | 209 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__49103002 | en | Today was opening day at the Bellevue Farmer’s Market thanks to the dedicated work of a core group of volunteers.
The market features several vegetable, prepared food, and meat vendors. I was certainly pleased to see some fresh strawberries and freshly prepared collards to warm up on this dreary day.
There was live music and balloons for the kids, too. The opening ceremony featured the NY State Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets. He’s the self-professed overdressed farmer cutting the green ribbon.
It’s the third year of the market, and they started out great today. I picked up some Swiss Chard, fresh strawberries, and bacon while I gorged myself on some delicious soul food and Italian delicacies.
It’s a great place to get food in Schenectady!
If you want to go:
2176 Broadway, Schenectady, NY
(Maranatha Ministries Parking Lot)
Every Thursday, 4-7p June through September | agronomy |
https://air-hitch.org/let-lawn-care-near-me-bring-back-the-greenfields/ | 2021-01-21T09:13:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703524270.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20210121070324-20210121100324-00105.warc.gz | 0.950327 | 655 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__117072826 | en | Concerning your lawn care and maintenance, trust only professional landscaping services. Skilled gardeners with the experience and knowledge honed in the landscaping industry can provide you the greenest and healthiest lawn you always desire for your family. Professional lawn care services providers cover you from mowing, pruning, fertilization, trimming, pest control, and more.
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https://marijuanabrief.com/feminized-cannabis-seeds/ | 2022-09-25T23:36:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030334620.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20220925225000-20220926015000-00567.warc.gz | 0.959135 | 770 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__16835957 | en | In fact, the existence of feminized cannabis seeds is relatively recent. Feminized cannabis seeds were first bred in 1998, by the qualified Dutch seed bank Dutch Passion. It was thanks to these guys that a new branch in the history of marijuana cultivation was born. Nowadays a lot of people have heard about feminized seeds, so let’s find out how to deal with them correctly.
Feminized cannabis seeds are the revelation of a new history of marijuana
In the past, cannabis seeds were strictly ruderalis and required a lot of care and attention from the grower in order to get a good result. The advent of feminized seeds has opened up a new era of cultivation and allows for better results with less effort.
Hemp feminized seeds are female cannabis plants called sinsemilla plants. These plants are not pollinated from male plants and have a much higher THC content, which is the main reason why many people get addicted.
The benefits that feminized cannabis seeds have:
- High levels of THC compared to other plants
- Larger bud size than fertilized plants
Despite the advantages, before you buy feminized marijuana seeds in Ukraine, it is important to have all the conditions for the care and quality cultivation of female sensimilla seeds. Feminized seeds are more fastidious and demanding to grow than any other plant and they take longer to mature than other plants. Any stressful situations during the growth phase will result in an instant change in the DNA and you run the risk of getting weaker THC-rich male plants or hermaphrodites instead of powerful female plants. Risk factors for replacing female plants with male ones are an irregular photoperiod during flowering and excessive temperatures. Also cutting cuttings for cloning is a stress factor and leads to hermaphroditism in plants.
How to grow feminized cannabis seeds
Sensimilla plants are not some variety of cannabis, they are the result of painstaking segregation and care of the plant. If a grower keeps a close eye on his plants and at the peak of flowering keeps the femkins from fertilizing, the marijuana flowers fall off and in their place form false fruits – buds with sticky contents. These are the future buds. It is these buds that contain the most THC. In the case of fertilization of female plants, the THC content of these flowers is at its peak at the time of flowering and then goes down without developing any sensible buds.
The care that feminized cannabis seeds require during the flowering period
- Nitrogen concentration in the soil;
- sufficient and plentiful watering;
- low temperature;
- when growing in a box – availability of a blue spectrum of light;
- optimal day/night combination (fewer hours will produce more feminized specimens).
For the novice grower for the first time, it is better to buy feminized cannabis seeds. Autoflowering feminized cannabis seeds can help you avoid many of the complications of changing the color day and watering. Despite the high cost of this type of seed, this is the best option to secure yourself and your labor. You’re sure to grow quality cannabis and have a decent harvest.
How to get feminized seeds:
- The best plant of the variety is cloned.
- Female plant clones are treated with silver and a special solution.
- The male plants, more precisely the pollen and flowers, of the same variety are used in the production.
To preserve the qualities of the resulting feminized variety, the grower is advised to continue cloning it. This method of propagating a female plant avoids the cycle of fertilization, maturation of the seed, and its planting in the ground. In general, the properties of such female plants are preserved as best as possible. | agronomy |
http://beahrselp.berkeley.edu/people/lemaux-peggy | 2022-07-07T08:01:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104683708.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20220707063442-20220707093442-00344.warc.gz | 0.925898 | 213 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__5099101 | en | Cooperative Extension Specialist Peggy Lemaux’s laboratory performs both basic and applied research focused primarily on cereal crops, like sorghum, wheat, rice and barley. The objectives of these studies are to better understand crop plants and to use that knowledge to improve their performance and quality. More recently efforts with colleagues have focused on bioenergy – especially in the versatile feedstock, sorghum. In addition to research, Lemaux develops educational resources on food and agriculture that are disseminated to professionals, the media and consumers. These resources include an award-winning website (http://ucbiotech.org) that has afterschool curricula for middle school students, educational displays and games, videos, PowerPoint presentations and fact sheets. In 2015 the Global Food Initiative, through the UC Office of the President, provided resources for the CLEAR (Communication, Literacy and Education for Agricultural Research) program. This effort focuses on mentoring undergrads, grads and postdocs to engage in science-based communication with the media, legislators and the general public. | agronomy |
https://www.schellackbros.com/index.html | 2024-04-18T14:05:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00738.warc.gz | 0.924248 | 126 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__156041532 | en | We offer the full lineup of Peterson Farms Seed corn hybrids because they are selected specifically for the Red River Valley, protected by the traits you require.
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Randy and Garry Schellack have been working closely with farmers in the Red River Valley for over twenty years, learn more about how they can help you. | agronomy |
https://www.gardendesignnorfolk.co.uk/landscaping-services/wild-flower-lawns/?et_portfolio | 2024-04-14T01:34:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816863.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414002233-20240414032233-00158.warc.gz | 0.927716 | 416 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__61473061 | en | Meadowmat Wild flower Meadow Turf
We specialise in wildflower meadows installing Meadowmat in small or large projects. This is a fast growing almost instant option, laid in a similar way to lawn turf and just as easy to care for. Our work has been featured by Meadowmat, and at the Sandringham Flower Show.
Instead of flower beds, as a wild area or in large swaithes wildflower meadows make for an attactive low maintenance garden.
Wildflower seed is a budget friendly option for your garden with mixes to suit even shady areas.
Wildflower plug plants
Plug plants are a relaible way to introduce areas of wildflowers to your garden.
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http://memphisareamastergardeners.org/resources.htm | 2017-05-27T15:37:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463608956.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20170527152350-20170527172350-00219.warc.gz | 0.929118 | 318 | CC-MAIN-2017-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-22__0__6074515 | en | - These products consist of, or are derived from, bacteria and other microbes.
- Microbe-based products, like Bacillus thuringiensis and spinosad, are generally safe for people and selective for pests.
- Please read and follow the label.
Insecticide soaps and horticultural oils
- These products kill smaller, soft-bodies arthropods like mites, aphids and scales. They only kill when sprayed directly on the pest.
- Horticultural oils are sometimes called dormant oil, Volck oil, summer oils or ultrafine spray oils.
- Store bought versions of these products are generally safer to plants (read the label)
- Soaps and oils are among the cheapest and safest pesticides for the garden.
Botanical (plant-based) insecticides
- Plants make their own insecticides. Check the labels of these products to compare toxicity. Just because a pesticide comes from a plant doesn't mean it's safe for people.
- Botanical pesticides generally breakdown quickly when exposed to sunlight, air and water. This keeps them relatively safe for many beneficial insects.
- Look for products containing pyrethrins, neem extracts, mint oils and citrus oils.
If you decide to purchase any of these products, please read and follow the label. Remember that the label is the law. As you are out in your garden please be on the lookout for beneficial insects before your spray. They are our friends in the garden and are doing us a huge favor! Until next time, happy gardening! | agronomy |
https://nso.oxforddictionaries.com/lekola/harvest_ke_goreng | 2017-12-14T13:02:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948544124.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20171214124830-20171214144830-00662.warc.gz | 0.770089 | 142 | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__4280461 | en | Where does your food come from?
How do you say...? Harvest, and food production.
April is the time of harvest, and we need your help. From the world food industry to agriculture and chemical compounds, we need you to translate words which show us exactly where our food comes from.
We haven't got these words in the dictionary yet, so can you help?
Dikgopolo le tshedimošo ye nngwe ye e lego ka go dingwalweng tša poloko ya OxfordWords le ditshwayotshwayo ga di nape di bontšha dikgopolo le maemo a Oxford University Press. | agronomy |
https://www.shelbysod.com/pete-s-notes2.html | 2023-12-08T12:33:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100745.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208112926-20231208142926-00173.warc.gz | 0.957085 | 357 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__106400195 | en | Spring 2023 is here and it is time to apply your pre-emerge herbicide to prevent the summer weeds such as clover, crabgrass, dandelion and many others.
Pre-emerge herbicides kill weed seedlings as they germinate and are successful when the soil temperatures rise above 50 degrees. The herbicides can be applied to your lawn by either spraying or using a fertilizer that has the chemical in it.
Taking a soil test will tell you exactly what is needed to produce a superior lawn. Most soils in central Alabama will have a ph of around 4.5.
Lime and lots of it is needed to bring the ph up to 6.5. This is when your fertilizers will have the most effect on your lawn, so pay close attention to this. You can send a soil sample to the Auburn Soils Lab and get a report back in just a few days. If you don't want to go through this process, just apply lots of lime and use a 13-13-13 fertilizer along with 32-0-0 and follow the instructions on the bag.
Green-up has started in Bermuda but is slow so far. March has been cool and wet so far and the grass is struggling to get started. Zoysia grass is ahead this year and seems to have come through the winter in good shape.
Rain and more rain have all soils saturated and absence of oxygen in the soils is not healthy for any turfgrass lawns. Be prepared to apply fertilizer
early this late winter and early spring to counteract these conditions. Water moves the fertilizer through the soil and out of reach of the root system, so wait for a drying trend after mid February to apply lime and fertilizer.
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https://www.occsymposium.com/2021/matthew-coleman | 2022-01-18T09:29:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320300810.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20220118092443-20220118122443-00492.warc.gz | 0.94712 | 371 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__15920911 | en | The United Nations has labeled climate change the defining crisis of our time. The use of fossil fuels has become our most important source of economic growth, but also the primary contributor to the dramatic increase in atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations since the Industrial Revolution. We would have to change our whole infrastructure for the production of alternative energy which is too expensive and not plausible. Biofuels represent a bridge of existing technology that can start reducing fossil fuel use immediately with a relatively simple and inexpensive conversion of existing diesel engines. However, for this to be an effective strategy, biofuels need to be grown on a much larger scale, more economically, and without the heavy dependence on potential food crops like corn. Imagine power plant CO2 emissions cut in half by the repurposing of those CO2 emissions for the growth of algae which produce a clean energy source. One idea for growing algae in an ecologically friendly manner would be to use high nutrient wastewater from treatment plants to fertilize the growth of fuel-producing algae. We would not have to change our whole infrastructure for the production of alternative energy. The primary intention of this project is to investigate different types of algae and determine which ones can be used to efficiently make biofuel. The practical applications of this research is reduce greenhouse emissions that are accelerating global warming. After growing or harvesting the algae we created biofuel using a process called transesterification. Each biofuel was burned to determine combustibility and therefore the species of algae which offered the most efficient biofuel. We found that not only is it possible to use algae found off our coast and in the OCC Aquarium to create biofuel, but we can use these to grow in ways where we will not impact our environment. The key is to reduce CO2 emissions in the short term while we work towards our ultimate goal of developing alternatives to eventually replace fossil fuels. | agronomy |
http://onestophydroponics101.com/articles/save-your-hydroponics-root-zone-from-gnats/ | 2014-04-24T21:44:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-15/segments/1398223206770.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20140423032006-00593-ip-10-147-4-33.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.925893 | 634 | CC-MAIN-2014-15 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-15__0__138925098 | en | Save your Hydroponics Root Zone from Gnats
by Jennifer Dsouza
Though hydroponics is a growing area of farming and gardening, it is not without problems. As a hydroponic gardener you have to be careful about pests that can attack your plants. Pests like thrips, spidermites and whiteflies can severely affect your plants’ growth. However the biggest worry for the hydroponics growers these days is an upstart pest called fungus gnats.
Gnats feed on plant root. It affects the growth rate of plants. Plants mature slowly, the leaves start yellowing, curling and overall vigor is lost. Fungus gnats lay eggs and the larvae feed on hydroponic plants’ roots. The more they feed, faster they grow in to adults and lay more eggs. This leads to colonization of fungi on your roots. Gnat is fetal to a plant because it is vector for the root zone diseases including the notorious Pythium root rot. Not just in its living form, but as dead fungi too the gnat is harmful for your plants. It leaves behind carcasses that turn into sludge in the root area.
So now the question is, how can you prevent growth of fungus gnat on your plants’ roots while practicing hydroponics? There are some easy ways to achieve the feat. Firstly take all precautionary measures. Build a wall between the outside and the inside of your garden. Also sterilize all the tools and appliances in your garden. This will prevent entry of vectors. Try and keep pets out of your garden as they can be source of infesting diseases. It is well-known that fungi loves hydrophilic, moist atmosphere. So do not over water your plants. You can also use sticky stripes to catch adult gnat fungi.
One more effective method is to add hydroponic enzymes to the root zone of your plants. This will destroy the organic matter. Since gnat fungi feeds on organic matter, this will cut off their food supply and curb their growth. Keep the surrounding of plants, the root zones clean. Keep drying the surroundings. Some suggest using hydroponic peroxide to get rid of gnat. You can find it in any hydroponic store. But it may also kill useful microbes which are required for healthier growth of hydroponic plants.
Try to avoid using chemical fungicides to kill the gnat fungi as the chemical residues left on your plants are harmful for the plants as well as they may be contained in vegetables and fruits and cause health issues when consumed. You can get organic pesticides in any hydroponic store.
Just a few precautionary measures will help you keep gnat fungus out of your garden and you can have flourishing, high growing hydroponic plants.
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Advanced Nutrients website gives you free, exclusive information for high-yielding, high quality hydroponics, nutrients, coco coir products and hydroponic equipments for your crops to grow faster and yield more. Useful tips for indoor gardening and growing medium with coco coir. | agronomy |
https://izhitehufoundation.org.ng/ifad-vcdp-ebonyi-has-made-our-national-office-prouddevelopment-advisor/ | 2023-10-04T17:14:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511386.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004152134-20231004182134-00050.warc.gz | 0.96579 | 756 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__26184444 | en | By Turning Point Reporters
The Market and Enterprise Development Advisor of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) assisted Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) Hajiya Fatima Mukhtar Buhari has said that the Ebonyi office of the programme has done it proud.
The national officer who is President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter said this during a working visit to the state, noting that the Ebonyi office has contributed tremendously to the attainment of the programme’s goals.
She noted that the largest rice cluster in West Africa—the Abakaliki rice mill is a major off-taker of rice paddy for VCDP farmers.
“The VCDP has played a significant role through collaboration and sensitisation, in packaging and bagging of rice for the Ebonyi rice world among others which has increased patronages for the companies across the country and in turn increased their turnover.
“The Ebonyi office has done an excellent job in realising the programmes’ goals despite challenges as I thank the Ebonyi government and its people for actively supporting the programme.
The Enterprise Development Advisor said that the unwavering commitment of the state government to IFAD—VCDP programmes has contributed to its successful implementation and this includes the payment of counterpart funds.
“When I toured some participating communities in the state, I saw commitment from benefiting farmers, hosts communities among other stakeholders as they put heads together to ensure that the benefits of the programme are maximized.
“I also commend the state government for its massive infrastructural strides as the peace and quietness I experienced everywhere makes me wonder whether I was in Dubai.
She said that the progarmme has an estimated total beneficiaries of 100, 000 households, 91, 000 small holder farmers, 8, 000 processors among others and has increased its operations from six to nine states.
Governor David Umahi in his remarks during a reception for the President’s daughter, assured that the state was committed in ensuring food sustainability and unity of the country.
“We will invite you and your husband to the state in December to commission agricultural-related projects.
“I have always insisted that any Nigerian—from the south or north especially born and brought up in Ebonyi, is automatically an indigene of the state and will enjoy all benefits.
Barr Kelechi Igwe, Ebonyi state Deputy Governor said that IFAD-VCDP has been part of the state’s success story in agricultural revolution with its declaration of return to the farm on assuming office in 2015.
“Your focal person in the state–Sunday Ituma has done excellently well and the governor has put him on his toes since 2015 to quadruple whatever that has kept him in the office since then, in achieving IFAD-VCDP goals.
“Since then he hardly sleeps: if he is not on the field, he is doing paper-work so that the national office will find no reason to say that he has not complied with its directive.
Mr Sunday Ituma, the State Programme Coordinator (SPC) of IFAD VCDP said that the encomiums poured on the Ebonyi office of the programme will spur it to consolidate on its gains towards achieving the programme’s objectives.
“We thank the state government for all its support to the programme since assuming office and this has resulted in the numerous achievements we have recorded.
“We have supported 20, 863 farmers in the state with matching grants which amount to over N1billion and this support has generated over N10.7billion into the pockets of the farmers. | agronomy |
https://waupost.com/chicken-meat-shortage-may-lead-to-more-expensive-chicken-rice-say-msian-vendors/ | 2024-04-14T09:11:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816875.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414064633-20240414094633-00095.warc.gz | 0.97108 | 624 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__70433027 | en | Food prices have continuously increased throughout 2022, resulting in the price hike of some of our favourite hawker delicacies, such as the roti canai. The bad news kept pouring in when Putrajaya announced that they would be halting the export of 3.6 million chickens a month starting from June 1 to deal with the shortage of chicken. And now, local restaurateurs and hawkers, especially chicken rice stall operators are also starting to feel the heat of the issue.
States facing shortages in chicken meat, which affects the chicken rice businesses
On May 19, many states including Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Kedah and Perlis were reported to expect a shortage of the protein source due to the closure of a livestock farm. According to Sin Chew Daily, many chicken rice stall operators in the Cheras area have been warned about the impending shortage, which may fearfully strike these businesses.
The high demand following the supply shortage has furthermore increased the cost of the chicken meat to RM 10.50 per kilogram. This price surge was simply not feasible for many of these chicken rice stall owners as they face the burden of increasing their selling prices. The chickens sold were also reported to be smaller than usual. Not only the stall operators, but the shortage poses a threat to market chicken sellers as well.
Based on an interview conducted by Sin Chew Daily, the owner of a chicken rice stall in Cheras named Ho told them that the price hike in chicken rice will be inevitable if the problem persists, which will not be well received by consumers.
“I require more than 20 chickens daily to meet the demand for white cut and roasted chicken rice. If the supply acquired becomes less, so will the sales and a chicken rice shop should not always be out of chicken,” she said.
Factors include high demand, increase in raw materials price and poultry disease
According to State Infrastructure, Public Utilities, Modernisation of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Committee chairman Izham Hashim, the high demand for chicken meat and the increase in the price of raw materials to produce chicken feed are among the factors that contribute to the shortage occurring in Selangor. Furthermore, he stated that a poultry disease also contributed to the insufficient chicken supply.
The matter has also come to Prime Minister Ismail Sabri’s attention as he announced several short-term solutions to deal with the price surge and supply shortage of chicken in the country. He added that the government was aware of reports that there are cartels controlling prices and chicken production among the larger companies, which was adding fuel to the fire.
He said that the Malaysian Competition Commission (MyCC) has already been investigating the matter and that it is expected to be settled in June.
“If it is found that there is a cartel, the government will take legal action against them,” said Ismail.
First, roti canai and now, chicken rice. Malaysians are warned to be on the lookout for more food prices increase in the future. | agronomy |
https://helengriffithsart.blogspot.com/2014/07/doing-walk-24x24-oil.html | 2018-05-22T00:10:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794864572.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20180521235548-20180522015548-00207.warc.gz | 0.984446 | 116 | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__166627357 | en | |Doing the Walk, 24x24 oil|
'Doing the Walk' was inspired by my visit to The Royal Winter Fair last November. I've always been captivated by farm life. When I was a child my grandparents had a small farm outside of Toronto. Being a city kid, it thrilled me to visit them. Beside the chickens, cows and the vegetable garden was a pear orchard. The ultimate playground for me was being able to climb the trees to get to the crunchy unripe fruit. I still prefer my pears that way. | agronomy |
http://www.cejournal.net/?p=3294 | 2013-05-18T20:58:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368696382851/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516092622-00003-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.938795 | 727 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__204391967 | en | In the past few weeks, a wave of new developments has flushed the so-called “Climategate” scandal out to sea. Perhaps the scary news coming out of Russia today will help keep the flotsam and jetsam of S.S. Climategate from surging back ashore any time soon.
Last week brought a spate of sobering climatic developments. First came news that the population of phytoplankton in the world’s oceans is plunging. Next came a new climate assessment report showing yet again that global warming is undeniable. Meanwhile, the world was broiling under record-breaking temperatures (and another account here) — most especially Russia, where the hottest temperatures ever recorded have dried up peatlands and forests, setting off fires that burned down entire villages and killed dozens of people.
Today, the news got even worse. Much worse.
A significant portion of the Russian wheat crop is now considered to be in jeopardy, causing the most dramatic rise in wheat prices in more than 50 years, according to the Wall Street Journal. The specter of wheat shortages in the months to come is now stalking the markets.
From another story in the Journal online today:
CHICAGO (Dow Jones)--The worsening drought in Russia has set wheat prices on fire.
Wheat futures surged past $7 a bushel on Monday, taking the grain 67% above June’s nine-month low.
The fields of Russia’s traditionally fertile Volga River region are strewn with withered wheat stalks. The heat and lack of rain have killed half of the crops in the worst-hit areas, while the surviving crops are expected to yield half as much as in previous years.
According to other reports, the drought and heat have decimated the wheat crop in a belt stretching all the way from Romania to Siberia.
And now there are fears that next year’s crop is at risk too. The winter wheat sowing season in that part of the world begins at the end of August. But right now, the soil is bone dry, so without rain soon, farmers won’t be able to sow their seed.
Meanwhile, analysts are predicting that Western Australia’s grain crop could drop to 9.5 million metric tons, compared to 14.5 million tons for a typical large crop from the region.
It is absolutely true that heat and drought are normal, recurrent parts of the global climate system. It’s also true that by definition, a climatic trend consist of changes that take place over decades, not simply years — let alone months. But it is also true that the decadal trend of climate is simply undeniable: each of the past few decades has been warmer than the one before it. The Russian heat wave and drought, as well as yet another year of record-breaking global average temperatures, should be seen in this context. They are almost certainly manifestations of the long-term climatic trend.
Thirty-five years ago this coming Sunday, Wally Broecker of the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, predicted this trend. On August 8, 1975 he published a paper in Science predicting global warming from rising atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases. It was, evidently, the first use of the term “global warming” in the scientific literature, according to Stefan Rahmstorf, writing in RealClimate. The headline for his piece is “Happy 35th Birthday, Global Warming!”
Except there’s not much to celebrate right now. | agronomy |
https://pinotnz.co.nz/winery/astrolabe/ | 2021-01-16T21:50:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703507045.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20210116195918-20210116225918-00414.warc.gz | 0.970723 | 125 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__153934793 | en | Astrolabe is owned and operated by winemaker Simon Waghorn and his family in Marlborough, New Zealand. We choose to live and work in Marlborough because we think the grapes here are the best in the world. We source our fruit from diverse microclimates and soils, including limestone. Our growers live on their land and have a commitment and relationship with their land which reflects a respect for the natural environment within which they live and work. At Astrolabe Farm, our home vineyard, we practise organics, dry farm and are working on restoring natural waterways and expanding our composting initiative. | agronomy |
http://www.germanobserver.com/2019/11/26/farmers-rally-against-agriculture-minister-in-centre-of-berlin/ | 2020-02-22T09:22:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875145657.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20200222085018-20200222115018-00372.warc.gz | 0.941822 | 636 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__105337987 | en | In Berlin, thousands of farmers are protesting against stricter regulations on insect and environmental protection, which they consider an existential threat to their businesses.
Thousands of farmers from all over Germany are clogging up the capital with their tractors. They have come to Berlin to rally in the heart of the capital out of anger at the German government’s agricultural policy. The organisers expected 10,000 participants and around 5000 tractors to attend a rally at the Brandenburg Gate. In the Berlin city area, greater traffic obstructions are expected due to the arrival and departure of the tractors.
The protest is directed, among other things, at the ministry’s plan to introduce stricter regulations for insect and environmental protection as well as further fertilizer restrictions to protect the groundwater. The initiators criticize that this would jeopardize the existence of agricultural enterprises.
The rally was called by the initiative “Land schafft Verbindung” (“Land creates connections”), which brought together tens of thousands of farmers. It had already organised protests in mid-November at the Conference of Environment Ministers in Hamburg.
The agricultural policy changes, which the cabinet launched in September, have sparked some controversy. Among other things, the government plans to severely limit the use of herbicides and pesticides for the benefit of insects. Consumers in supermarkets will also see new logos identifying pork from better animal farming conditions – but participation by farmers is voluntary. From the important EU agricultural subsidies to the farms, more money is to be reserved for environmental measures.
Klöckner: Adjustments necessary
Federal Agriculture Minister Julia Klöckner defended the planned reforms. The CDU politician said public radio that the adjustments were necessary to protect the environment: “On the one hand, we see a decline in insect numbers and diversity. On the other hand, we see that there is too much nitrate in some parts of the groundwater. And we see that there is a greater desire for animal welfare and better farming conditions.”
Klöckner pointed out that the farmers should receive more money so that they can take the measures. “It is in everyone’s interest that there should be regional agriculture, which is why the planned support programmes are also needed.”
Excessive demands and joint solutions
The FDP demanded that the agricultural package be put on hold. Agricultural expert Gero Hocker accused Klöckner of “selling out agriculture in Germany”. The policy on animal welfare, insect protection and fertiliser regulations led to the relocation of production abroad. Karlheinz Busen (FDP) warned of “excessive demands”. In order to prevent the death of farms across the country, politicians ought to “simply keep their feet still for a few years”.
Farmers’ president Joachim Rukwied called for a fundamental revision of the plans for insect protection. Instead of bans, farmers, politicians and nature conservation organisations should “find solutions together on how nature and species protection can be further improved while maintaining the competitiveness of agricultural enterprises”, he commented. | agronomy |
https://heritagemachines.com/news/tractor-sales-are-booming/ | 2024-03-02T13:29:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475825.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20240302120344-20240302150344-00823.warc.gz | 0.957378 | 509 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__71253971 | en | The encouraging news from agricultural equipment auction specialist Cheffins, is that UK tractor sales are booming.
Cheffins, which conducts the largest monthly sale of used tractors and agricultural machinery in the world, has reported sales of more than £9.4m in Q2 2021 at the Cambridge Monthly Machinery Sales – the company’s dedicated site near Ely, in Cambridgeshire.
The total for the quarter shows an uplift of 25% in comparison to sales in Q1 2021, which grossed £7.5m. More than 40% of the sales in Q2 were exported out of the UK. Each of the auctions in the quarter achieved strong results, with April grossing £2.8m, May £3.9m and June £2.7m.
Oliver Godfrey, director at Cheffins commented: “The second quarter of this year has been characterised by a lack of stock and as a result, growing values across all sections of the sales. As stock levels plateaued throughout 2021, the values achieved per lot have increased and this, coupled with some good-quality entries, has ensured that the gross sales for Q2 have been well in excess of the previous quarter.
“As the coronavirus pandemic has consistently disrupted supply chains of new tractors so farmers and contractors have seen deferred delivery dates for new stock. As a result, there has been a mounting pressure on the secondhand market. Prices are growing as farmers and contractors seek out quality machinery, while the export market has come back in full force following the slight lull in sales due to the complications around phytosanitary certification.
“While long-running concerns over subsidies and export trade post-Brexit have put a dampener on prospects for farming across the UK in recent years, as government funding strategies continue to take shape, we have seen an increase in the number of farmers bringing forward business plans and making long-term decisions to be able to react to the implementation of new grants and subsidy schemes.
“This has brought with it an increase in investment into machinery from private farmers, contractors and agri-businesses. Similarly, the new tax relief announced in the recent Budget, in the form of a ‘super deduction’ which allows for 130% of expenditure on qualifying new kit to be written off, will help stimulate the market further.”
For a money-saving subscription to Tractor & Machinery magazine, simply click here | agronomy |
https://www.lusofoods.co.uk/products/kilombero-white-rice | 2024-02-29T16:27:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474843.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229134901-20240229164901-00465.warc.gz | 0.932779 | 97 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__67228275 | en | The UK's most ethical rice!
Enjoy our award winning Kilombero rice. This fairtrade rice is hand sown in the alluvial soils of Northern Malawi by Malawian smallholder farmers. By purchasing this rice, you help support farmers who are part of the NASFAM (National Smallholder Farmers' Association of Malawi) - 60% of whom are women. This sustainable income helps to provide for their children's futures and reinvest in their businesses. | agronomy |
https://www.bowdoin.edu/environmental-studies/news/2019/swan-island-2019-reading-the-land.html | 2020-12-02T13:07:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141708017.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20201202113815-20201202143815-00574.warc.gz | 0.972546 | 571 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__108319611 | en | Swan Island 2019: Reading the Land
We were left in the shadow of pine trees. A cut hay field to the east, a set of crumbling foundations to the west, and blue water to the south. Instead of being asked to read articles and essays, our professors were encouraging us to read the land here at Swan Island. Reading the land isn’t like reading words, because words usually just mean one thing and a sentence is meant to be read beginning to end. And there’s no argument that the land is trying to make, since the soil doesn't’t have an agenda except to exist and nourish what lives on it.
The Introduction to Environmental Studies course was two weeks into the semester. Already, we had read essays critiquing the way that humans think of the environment, discussed the complex challenges facing environmental action, and examined ecological studies of Maine’s waterways. Next, our professors wanted to let us experience Environmental Studies in the field. On both Saturday and Sunday, Professors Connie Chiang and Dharni Vasudevan led about forty students to Swan Island by way of a bus, a ferry, and a trailer hitched to a van. Professor Emeritus John Lichter, a resource of knowledge about the area, also accompanied the groups to give some guidance. The gravel road took us past old farmsteads, new picnic areas, and finally to a wooded area where my group of five was dropped off and left to read the land.
We had some tools, of course, but data collection was mostly left to the eyes and ears. Finding old foundations was an clear sign of human impact on the land, while we were less certain of signs of deforestation and farming. We dug into the soils to see if their profiles could tell us anything. We found fruit trees, old riverbeds, and stone walls. Mark those locations on the map, determine what forests are old and which ones have grown recently, try to find the well that supplied this farm with drinking water. By piecing our findings together we could slowly start to see what this place might have looked like when a family subsisted on the land. The site history is rich; suddenly this land showed its character and a story in its past.
We came back to the Roux Center and presented our site histories to each other. It was satisfying to see that our land reconstruction almost exactly matched the historical images that were shown to us. But even better was the glow of having returned from the field with that slow and surprising way of reading what’s out there. A butterfly landed on my classmate’s finger. Fuzzy caterpillars crawled all over us during lunch. We got to take our time out in the field in the September sun before the days grow colder again. | agronomy |
http://sst2017-s204iss-a.blogspot.com/p/3-results.html | 2018-06-17T21:49:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267859817.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20180617213237-20180617233237-00154.warc.gz | 0.905304 | 132 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__40514560 | en | *** This is an embedded document. Swipe to the left and right to see both the table and the bar graph.
The following results and bar graph are the results that we collected over the experimentation period.
According to the results presented in the table and the bar graph, white rice took the least amount of time to be digested followed by basmati rice, corn flakes, wheat flour followed by bread flour as shown by the results. In summary, the results are:
White rice: 3 minutes
Basmati rice: 5 minutes
Cornflakes: 9 minutes
Wheat flour: 10 minutes
Bread flour: 11 minutes | agronomy |
http://www.lindasplants.com/index.html | 2015-01-28T12:02:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-06/segments/1422122102237.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20150124175502-00083-ip-10-180-212-252.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.935587 | 329 | CC-MAIN-2015-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-06__0__102957849 | en | October Garden tips
- Harvest any vegetables left in the garden.
- Transplant trees and shrubs now.
- Plant spring flowering bulbs.
- Dig up Dahlia tubers. Remove most of the dirt and store in old pantyhose in cool,dark place.
Do you take plants seriously? Do you take pride in your garden or landscape? Well, Linda's Plants and Shrubs is the place for you! We have a huge selection of the finest, healthiest plants in the area. You see, we grow our plants on site from seeds and cuttings. Our plants are grown to beautify your surroundings. We believe beautiful gardens start with sturdy plants and we've been growing quality plants since 1984!
Take a short drive to the country and see for yourself. We are located on 64 East 4 miles from I-26 on the right.
We specialize in vibrant annuals, vegetables, herbs and hanging baskets. Our perennial section has grown to one of the largest around and we also have a great deciduous shrub selection. Everything's blooming at Linda's Plants and Shrubs!
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Under the Covered Truck Shed (#2)
Open 7 days a week. PHONE (828)691-0308
FALL IS IN THE AIR AT LP&S!
MUMS and PANSIES are ready along with a huge selection of PUMPKINS, DECORATIVE GOURDS, WINTER SQUASH and of course APPLES grown right here by Joel and McKenley. | agronomy |
https://www.glenolabaptist.org/food-for-friends-garden/ | 2022-12-10T02:43:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711637.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20221210005738-20221210035738-00336.warc.gz | 0.957412 | 266 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__21835981 | en | This is one nine-year-old’s idea to feed the community. It’s FREE to come pick and enjoy the amazing gifts God has provided us in nature. It hold Veggies of all sorts, such as tomatoes, peppers, okra, cucumbers, onions, cabbage, beans, squash, and more. There are also herbs of all kinds, along with the beauty of flowers, and one small Olive tree. So bring the kids and enjoy God’s garden of food and fellowship.
These verses have guided our church in what to plant, how to plant, and how to give thanks too.
My beloved is gone down into his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies.SONG OF SOLOMON 6:2
It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it.LUKE 13:19
And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose water fail not.ISAIAH 58:11 | agronomy |
https://localporter.co/products/green-cardamom-pods | 2022-01-25T13:45:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320304835.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20220125130117-20220125160117-00058.warc.gz | 0.885333 | 176 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__94902457 | en | Called the "Queen of Spices" for its intense floral flavor, green cardamom is a rarer spice. In Sri Lanka, small farmers grow heirloom green cardamom in small quantities. We source this fresh whole cardamom in small batches from a farmer collective until their harvest runs out.
Tasting notes of honey and summer flowers.
How to use
Crush open the pod using a mortar and pestle or the back of your kitchen knife. Use the pod and the inside seeds in its entirety.
- Make masala chai (chai tea) from scratch
- Add to turmeric latte, spiced cider, spiced hot chocolate and other hot beverages
- Add to cakes, cookies, pies and other baked goods
- Crack a pod into curries, soups and stews for add a flavor dimension | agronomy |
https://www.texastailorfarms.com/ | 2022-11-26T09:04:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446706285.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20221126080725-20221126110725-00244.warc.gz | 0.953763 | 159 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__194803676 | en | Here at Texas Tailor Farms we are not only growing hemp, but we are rebuilding a Generational ranch for the next Generations to come. Our kids are the 5th generation on this ranch, and parts of the family run thick through South, Texas. It has been a little over a decade since the ranch and house has been cared for, but because of this plant- miracles are happening, the ranch is coming back to a new life fast, and all the elders above are shining down taking us to school and giving us a little help from time to time.
Patience, Passion, Persistence... the 3 Ps that drive the every day adventures down here on the farm. We hope you enjoy the store and thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all your love and support! | agronomy |
https://www.yoga-advice.org/wheatgrass-juice-benefits.html | 2021-01-26T15:12:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610704800238.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20210126135838-20210126165838-00733.warc.gz | 0.922658 | 1,735 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__261118718 | en | If you're not familiar with wheatgrass (a sprouted wheat seed called wheatgrass), you might think it's strange that someone would suggest you eat grass. No, you're not a cow, but wheatgrass is actually a delicious and nutritious super food that is beneficial to any healthy diet.
Best of all, you can grow your own wheatgrass with minimal effort.
WHAT IS WHEATGRASS?
Wheatgrass is the edible young grass of the wheat plant triticum aestivum. It is gluten-free and has therapeutic properties. Most of the time, it is pressed or ground into a very fine, green powder or put into capsules.
Wheatgrass, also known as "Liquid Sunshine", is found in warm regions, there are a few local producers in France in the south of the country. Many people choose to grow wheatgrass indoors, where the plants can survive and thrive.
Once you realize how easy and fun it is to germinate your own wheatgrass at home, you are able to grow an almost unlimited supply of this super food.
HOW DO YOU GROW YOUR WHEATGRASS AT HOME?
First step: Gather the necessary material :
• Organic Wheatgrass Seeds: Starting with the highest quality seeds will result in a better and more nutrient-dense crop.
• Organic potting soil and fertilizers: Always use compost and organic fertilizers to avoid exposure to toxic products.
• Plastic growing trays with holes: so you can reuse it over and over again.
• Spray: It's the perfect way to keep your shoots moist, but not too wet.
Step Two: Pre-Germination
• Place enough seeds to cover the bottom of your plastic tray without overcrowding.
• In a glass bowl, rinse the seeds and place them in a container with 3 times more water than seeds.
• Cover the container with a cloth and leave the seeds to soak for 10 hours.
• After 10 hours, drain the water and repeat the same soaking process.
• Check that the seeds have germinated 30 to 50mm.
Step 3: Preparing the tray
• Use paper towels to cover the bottom of the plastic tray.
• Fill the tray with a combination of moistened organic oil ½ and light compost up to 4cm from the depth of the tray.
Fourth step: Planting
• Arrange the seeds evenly on the plastic tray.
• Gently press the seeds into the ground.
• Place the seed tray in a place with indirect light and good ventilation.
Step 5: Take care of your plants
• Place a piece of slightly damp newspaper on the seeds until they reach about 3cm.
• Water the new shoots twice a day with a spray bottle until the shoots reach 3cm.
Step 6: Harvest
Your wheat grass should reach 15cm by day 9 or 10. By that time it will be ready for harvest!
Avoid any mold that may have developed by cutting over the area where the mold begins. Use clean, sharp scissors to harvest your wheat grass. A 50*25cm tray will produce enough grass for 350ml of wheatgrass juice.
You can start watering again for a second and third harvest. Note: The shoots will not be as soft as the first ones.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF MOLD?
As mentioned above, it is possible that if your environment is humid, your shoots will develop mould. Although mould is harmless, it can quickly drip off you.
Here are some steps you can take to prevent mold from becoming a problem.
• Let the seeds soak for a longer period of time, 12 hours work well. The seeds will develop more and have a better germination and a much shorter germination time.
• When you place your seeds on the tray, be especially careful to leave a space between the seeds for good ventilation.
• Be very careful not to water your shoots too much.
• Try to water your shoots from the bottom by placing a collecting tray without holes under the wheatgrass tray. Make sure there is water in this collection tray and spray only lightly on the top of the shoots.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF WHEATGRASS JUICE
Here's just one amazing statistic to start with: 50ml of wheatgrass juice has the nutritional equivalence of 2kg of raw organic vegetables!!
What's in the wheat grass?
Wheatgrass contains the following elements :
magnesium and calcium
vitamins A, C, E
Now here are some benefits of wheatgrass supported by science.
Alkalization and nutrient absorption
Wheatgrass helps the body to reach and maintain an alkaline state that promotes well-being and keeps diseases at bay. Cancer and other diseases are known to thrive in an acidic environment. In addition, wheatgrass helps the body absorb essential nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin E and electrolytes.
It is mainly the presence of chlorophyll that gives wheatgrass its ability to promote an alkaline environment. It balances the pH of the body and protects the cells. This is why the consumption of chlorophyll is associated with a number of anti-aging effects such as good weight management and healthy skin.
Reduces free radical damage
The powerful antioxidants in wheatgrass reduce the risk of free radical and oxidation damage. According to research, wheatgrass has a higher ORAC (antioxidant score) than many other natural extracts or vegetables.
Wheatgrass prevents oxidative damage to the liver and protects the mitochondria in the cells. The result is reduced inflammation and a decreased risk of diseases, including cancer, heart disease and liver disease.
Protects against cancer
Scientists at the Integrated Oncology and Palliative Care Unit in Israel have discovered that wheatgrass has a place in the holistic treatment of cancer and can benefit overall immune function. Studies have even shown that wheatgrass can promote apoptosis (the destruction of cancer cells). In addition, wheatgrass can also help reduce the side effects of chemotherapy, such as fatigue and malabsorption.
Other notable health benefits of wheatgrass juice :
• regulates blood sugar levels.
• can help you sleep.
• can help heal wounds.
• prevents harmful bacteria from coming into contact with wheatgrass.
• can renew and replenish tissue.
• removes toxins from the body.
• contains thirteen essential vitamins and minerals.
• oxygenates the body.
• rebuilds the blood.
• improves digestion.
• improves night vision.
• promotes a healthy metabolism.
HOW DO YOU MAKE YOUR WHEATGRASS JUICE?
First and foremost, it is important to use the right type of machine if you are going to make wheatgrass juice. Juicers that grind wheatgrass will damage it. You will need a manual juice extractor that will preserve all the benefits of the grass.
To make wheatgrass juice :
1. Harvest and wash about 50g of wheatgrass to obtain a small glass of about 5cl (a shot of grass juice what!).
2. Chop the grass into small pieces.
3. Pass the grass through the juice extractor and drink the juice immediately to preserve all the nutrients.
Here are some natural remedies based on herbal juices, well, I can't guarantee that it all works, but you can always try :
• If you have a sore throat, gargle with wheatgrass juice.
• Soak a cotton sock in wheatgrass juice and apply it to painful areas due to arthritis. Cover the area with a bag and leave the juice on for about an hour.
• Eliminate dandruff by rubbing your scalp with wheatgrass juice and covering it with a shower cap. Let the juice stand for about 20 minutes and rinse.
• Use wheatgrass juice as a natural deodorant.
• Help a minor wound heal by putting wheatgrass juice on it.
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Trekking Through the Fields
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Homestay Experience in Ethnic Villages
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