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https://nucoconut.com/about-us/ | 2024-04-18T00:03:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817184.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417235906-20240418025906-00763.warc.gz | 0.950912 | 479 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__158314289 | en | The NUCO Story
I grew up in the Philippines, mainly in the area of Metro Manila where the coconut industry is of vital importance to millions of its people. Our family saw poverty and viewed firsthand the struggle of the Filipino coconut farmer. Although we were fortunate to thrive, the desperate and unjust wages coconut farmers were paid, tugged at our hearts. We made it our mission to change and positively alter the economic landscape of the Filipino farmer. As a result, NUCO organic and natural coconut products were born.
Coconut production plays a critical role in the Philippine economy.
• It is among the country’s leading export.
• 23% of the Philippine population is somehow directly or indirectly involved in the coconut industry.
• More than 90% of those working in the coconut industry live below the poverty line. Tragically millions of Filipino coconut farmers are trapped in working poverty,considered modern day slaves. They are paid paltry wages, not because their product has so little value, but because the value is added later in the production chain.
NUCO is in the business of transforming lives. NUCO’s passion is to benefit the local Philippine coconut farmers through the sale of their sustainably-grown, organic and natural coconut products. The company only partners with mission-minded businesses that support local and global communities. One of these companies is Dignity Business Partners – a company dedicated to building “community transformational plants”, each of which will buy fresh coconuts from a network of 500-600 surrounding family farms, and hire local plant operators from within the community.
A portion of NUCO’s profits go directly to social, economic and environmental projects. The end result is changing the economic landscape of the Philippines through business and job creation, strengthening community values, and improving their role as stewards of the land through modeling sustainability and care for the environment.
Its strategy of selling high value coconut products will help increase profit margins for farmers which in turn will provide a direct positive impact on their finances and their communities as a whole.
As NUCO strives to grow, so will its efforts towards providing a better future for farmers and their communities.
President and CEO
www.nucoconut.com | #cocobynuco | agronomy |
https://songdogjournal.com/2015/04/23/waste-not-want-not/ | 2023-03-27T07:19:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948609.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20230327060940-20230327090940-00728.warc.gz | 0.961392 | 328 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__48942895 | en | Back in Illinois, a dear neighbor of ours had given us a compost barrel. We opted not to give it passage to South Dakota (do you know how big compost barrels are?), so we were out a composter when we got here!
Sarah and I scrounged for materials, and actually found everything we needed for a double-bin compost cage. Old fence posts (there were some straight or mostly straight ones in the mix), baling wire, some miscellaneous woven wire fencing, etc. There was a huge roll of wire fencing tucked conveniently behind the garden shed but, unfortunately, we couldn’t free it. That’s what happens when the garden shed is built underneath a cliff, I guess. That’s why the house is not underneath the cliff.
Driving fence posts was a new experience for me. It got old pretty fast. That is, after about a third of the end of one post. Putting the little posts in, we started hearing deep reverberations from the cliff face when we hit rock. We decided we hit bedrock, and the mighty pounding from the 12-pound hammer was causing subterranean disturbance that was then resonating from the cliff.
We got it done, though, and the end product was worth it! We put the compost cage next to the garden, so we’ll have easy access to the compost. Hopefully at some point we’ll add a sort of wooden frame to the opening, partly for support, partly to keep the compost from spilling out. But for now, this will do.
Waste not, want not. | agronomy |
http://ahv2rvqoa6wpvl.freeddns.com/what-does-maine-grow.html | 2021-03-02T04:28:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178363217.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20210302034236-20210302064236-00099.warc.gz | 0.951305 | 763 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__210818081 | en | Maine is a very beautiful state. We grow lots of crops, in the winter it gets very cold. In the summer it can get in the high 90's to low 100's.
Maine Coon Kitten Size. As a kitten, the Maine Coon is relatively small and kitten-like. However, it does grow to be a large animal, so it often fools those who are looking for a small cat. A small cat you will not find with this particular breed.
Ginseng is only found in the Northern Hemisphere, and the countries that grow it include North America, Korea, Manchuria, and Siberia (although Siberian ginseng does not contain ginsenosides). American ginseng is very similar to Chinese ginseng—both have high ginsenosides levels—and is very much sought after in China.
Maine's Moosehead Lake is the largest lake wholly in New England, since Lake Champlain is located between Vermont, New York and Quebec. A number of other Maine lakes, such as South Twin Lake, are described by Thoreau in The Maine Woods (1864).
Maine Coon cats are also known as American Longhair cats. They are known to grow quite large and have long fur. Maine Coon cats are the official state cats of Maine, to which they are native, and ...
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They grow longer than any other breed. Most breeds reach their full physical maturation at about 2 years of age. The coon cat can grow until they are about 4 years old! Average Size. The male Maine Coon is larger than the female usually. The size of a full grown male Coon cat is typically 15-25 pounds, while the female averages between 10-5 pounds.
Some cats look like a domestic short hair with excess belly fur all winter and grow a long lustrous coat in May, while others are mostly bald until November when they look like they're ready to face the arctic! At what age your Maine Coon kitten starts to grow it's shaggy coat can vary greatly.
In Maine a license is required to grow cultivated ginseng for sale, and certification of the harvested crop is required. Licensing is also required for dealers that buy ginseng for resale. Ginseng can be a difficult crop to grow in Maine and while a small number of growers are licensed, no harvested ginseng has been certified for sale since 2001.
Maine's Native Berry. Maine’s 40,000 acres of wild blueberries grow naturally in fields and barrens that stretch along the Downeast coast to the state’s southwest corner. Adapted to Maine’s naturally acid, low fertility soils and challenging winters, wild blueberries are a low input crop requiring minimal management.
How long for coat to grow out? - posted in Grooming Your Maine Coon: When a cat has been shaved because of matting how long does it take for their fur to grow back to its usual length?
Got questions about growing vegetables and fruit in Maine? Ask the UMaine Extension gardening experts! With years of experience in home horticulture and commercial agriculture, our experts help beginning gardeners achieve successful harvests, encourage gardeners and commercial farmers to donate excess produce to those in need, and use gardening as a vehicle to develop communities.
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https://www.bchydro.com/news/unplug_this_blog/2009/garden_water_challenge.html?fixZoomMobile=true | 2020-11-25T13:38:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141182794.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20201125125427-20201125155427-00644.warc.gz | 0.949026 | 1,702 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__135680144 | en | Will my garden survive without municipal water?
Posted by Nola Poirier
I'm giving myself a challenge this summer and I hope I can entice you to join me. I'm not going to use any (yes, I said any) municipal water in my garden this year.
Okay, I'm being a bit cheeky, I'm not on a municipal water system. It's a community water supply. But I'm not going to use that, or well water, either. Whether you're growing herbs and flowers in containers on an apartment balcony, or, like me, have an acre of land planted in food, medicine and insect attracting flowers, it's possible to do it without using drinking water. And I don't just mean I can have my garden survive, I think I can have it thrive without adding water from the tap.
How my plants will survive
I'm not just going to cut the plants off water, they would almost certainly die in the dry weather of summer. Instead, I have a fivefold plan to keep them healthy and moist for as long as possible. It includes building soil structure, planting densely, directing available water where I need it, developing microclimates, and rainwater harvesting.
None of these steps is difficult, they are all modelled on what happens in nature, and once you start getting the pieces in place, your work becomes greatly reduced. Not only do these methods keep you from having to constantly water, many of them reduce weeds and unwanted garden pests as well.
I'll go through some ideas for each of them, one at a time:
- Soil Structure. Having grown food in the Okanagan, El Salvador, inside my Volkswagon van home, and up and down the west coast, I have witnessed the truth in the adage that the best place to store water is in the soil. One foot of good soil can hold as much water as a three-inch deep lake of the same size. Good soil structure comes from plenty of organic matter. It can take a little time (or money) to build up soil to hold its full water-holding potential, but it's a constant progression. Some key ways are to add plenty of compost and to mulch deeply and often with organic matter. Soil structure is important whether you grow in gardens, fields, or containers.
- Dense Planting. There are very few plants we grow that need all the sunlight we get in our long summer days. Planting things closer together, in relationship so each gets the light it needs, will cut down on weeds, increase your garden's productivity, and help the soil retain moisture. Dense planting can mean planting more salad greens into each row, but it's even better if you diversify plants and cover more needs at once. Combine insect attractors, mulch plants, shade plants, and food into your gardens to keep it working as a system – and working for you.
One well-known example is the Native American Three Sisters planting: mounds of corn and beans surrounded by a vining squash. The corn provides a support for climbing beans, the beans fix nitrogen needed by all three plants, and the squash leaves shade the soil, keeping it moist.
Another example is growing something soft and leafy like comfrey around the perimeter of your garden beds, or under the drip line of fruit trees. The comfrey provides moisture retaining shade, and it pulls nutrients from deep in the soil. A few times a season, you can cut back the growth and let the leaves lie on the garden, providing nutritious, soil building, moisture-retaining mulch for the beds.
- Directing Water. This can be as simple as moving a container plant (or a bucket) under a drip from the balcony above. Or it can involve building swales (water holding contours) into your land. In every case, look at where water gathers and flows (from your roof, ponds, depressions, ditches etc.), and think about how you can use that flow to put water where you want it.
As well as directing water, think about situating your plants to get the moisture they need. If a plant likes it wetter, plant it downslope (and yes, even your 'flat' yard has slope) from a water gathering depression. If it likes to be dry, put it up higher or on a raised bed.
- Devloping Microclimates. Some plants like it hot, and some scorch or bolt with too much sun. By developing microclimates, you can give each plant what it wants in a small area. One way I create microclimates is by planting small spiralling mound gardens for culinary and medicinal herbs. By building up instead of out, I have a shadowy side, a morning sun side, a hot, dry top, and a moister lower level all in one compact, easy to harvest garden. Some other ways to create microclimates are to add small piles of rocks in or near gardens for shade, windbreaks, and even to serve as homes for snakes and other helpful garden critters. You can also arrange your plants in ways that will provide shade, sun, moisture, and heat where it's needed.
- Rainwater Harvesting. Finally, and importantly, cycling rainwater through our gardens before it flows off to the sea makes use of this incredible resource – and helps you appreciate rainy spring days. Rainwater barrels, cisterns, ponds, swales, and water catching plants are all great ways to capture this water for use in your garden. Use a few methods to maximize your water capture and ensure you have a water supply right where you need it.
Of course, I live on the Sunshine Coast where (despite the name) we get more precipitation than the Okanagan or Slocan or Cariboo, but in drier areas it's even more critical to design gardens to hold their moisture. And just as these methods apply to keeping water, many of the same strategies can help boggy areas as well.
Some ideas to consider when moisture levels get low:
- Put a basin in your sink when you wash dishes. Use a natural, biodegradable soap, and carry the used water out to plants. Note though, untreated grey water should never be used directly on plants you eat. Instead, put it on your fruit trees or shrubs, or your non edible insect attractors and shade plants. Or you can pour it into a swale where it will filter through the ground to the roots of plants.
- An especially great trick for arid areas, but one that will work well anywhere, is to use rock mulch. Surround plants with a couple of inches deep of small rocks (1 to 4 inches diameter). They will catch dew and filter it into the soil. As well, on hot days the heat flowing through the cool air pockets under the stones will trickle additional moisture to the ground below.
So here I go in my attempt to save water. It's my first summer on this land so I haven't yet built up my soil structure, or established useful perennials for shade and density, or installed rain barrels, but I am up for the challenge. Of course, I might fail and have to squeak out a few watering cans to keep things alive.
But even if I get close, I'm going to call it a success. However much rainwater your area receives, saving as much water as you can is critical. I hope you will join me in my challenge. You've heard of the 100 mile diet, well this is the 150 day water diet. Stay tuned and I'll try to keep you posted on my progress.
Some great resources for more information:
- (The New) Create an Oasis with Greywater by Art Ludwig (2007 – or any edition)
- Permaculture: A Designer's Manual (the book that inspired many a garden oasis) by Bill Mollison (1988).
- Blue Gold: World Water Wars, film ( 2008) (it's also a great book by Maude Barlow and Tony Clarke).
Nola Poirier is a freelance writer and key contributor to the bchydro.com Green Guides. She now works from a home on the Sunshine Coast. | agronomy |
http://www.combi-web.com/2021/03/15/seven-small-however-vital-traits-to-observe-in-weed/ | 2021-04-17T20:53:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038464045.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20210417192821-20210417222821-00343.warc.gz | 0.968644 | 1,269 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__56537321 | en | The active component found in many weed killers operates through killing the origin system of the grass, as a result getting rid of the pot that the vegetation attempts to stay off of. You additionally do certainly not possess to stress regarding attempting to control the grass once you’ve actually spattered all of them considering that the grass are dead. content
Most grass greats only last for a couple of days at the very most and also require to be actually repeated many times. When utilizing weed killers on increasing plants, it is actually absolute best to utilize the entire plant, as also the roots soak up some of the herbicide. this hyperlink
Weed control may likewise be obtained by means of making use of netting, which is a mesh web used to regulate numerous pots without the use of chemicals. Nabbing may be made use of to deal with a lawn, to avoid deer coming from consuming the plant crops around the advantages, or to handle disintegration. When growing vegetables in raised mattress, these kinds of grass nabbing can additionally be useful. Vegetations that do not such as being covered up can still flourish in these raised garden beds; the nabbing functions as a defensive obstacle that maintains the ground oxygenated and also healthy for the growing plants. A lot of pots are going to die when revealed to light, thus you may be certain your garden is actually acquiring the nutrients needed for flourishing plants. find out here now
Some gardeners like to make use of organic methods for grass command, which can be as simple as clearing the leaves of excess plants to include healthy vegetations. Vegetations that are not preferred by humans can be pruned, cut back, or even took out totally. Pruning particular plants is just advised if you perform it effectively, because you might finish up eliminating or even harming some of the wanted plants without discovering it. A healthy lawn could be the envy of numerous neighbors, yet well-balanced yards are one of the most tough plants to sustain. Organic grass management is actually often best delegated attributes to perform, as some weeds tend to end up being immune to several office pot control items.
A great selection is actually cannabis sativa if you yearn for to control a grass problem. This type of grass grows widespread in all locations of The United States and Canada, and it creates a tough, great smelling scent when the blossoms bloom. It is actually an intrusive weed that can occupy yard gardens as properly as grass as well as parks, as well as it has a lot of uncomfortable attributes, including soreness, irritation, and dyes. A good way to regulate cannabis sativa is to trim down the vegetations back occasionally. You should be certain certainly not to reduce very much, or else the resulting aroma coming from the blossoms are going to be actually overwhelming.
While several various other types of grass may be controlled along with a variety of items, there are opportunities when not one other possibility exists yet to use an item that chemically communicates with the plants to quit their development. Herbicide are actually a fine example of this circumstance, as they will literally destroy the vegetation. Many people like the flavor of grass, which is why some individuals decide on to wipe the chemicals on the skin instead. Some people additionally blend cannabis sativa with other drugs including lemon extract to generate a psychedelic refreshment. While these cocktails are actually normally a lot more pricey than the normal convenience store concoction, some are actually offered specifically in organic food outlets, as well as others are sold in gift shops. In either situation, they are actually an affordable technique to deal with excess plants.
An additional prominent means to get rid of unwanted weed is to make use of products that contain CBD, or even Cannabidiol. These certain chemicals are created due to the marijuana plant, yet have actually not been actually located to induce a considerable amount of side effects, although scientists are still analyzing their wellness perks. The absolute most prominent label is actually referred to as” Hemp Oil” and has just trace amounts of THC, the chemical in marijuana that generates the “higher”. This form of marijuana is not for smoking cigarettes, but rather for ingestion. Many people associate eating hemp oil with smoking cigarettes cannabis, but this organization may certainly not be very accurate. It might actually be far better for your body system to absorb the CBD by means of the skin and afterwards expel it via the lungs.
As you can observe, there are several efficient weed command techniques offered to the notified grower, however none are actually as preferred as possessing a yard loaded with wonderful blossoms and plants. Having said that, if you really desire to be actually a minimal gardener, you need to also value and support your soil. Happy increasing!
A pot is actually merely a plant that exist in the ideal location but thought about undesirable in some conditions. These plants may be weeds that develop on your property or even in your surrounding setting. Examples of grass that exist in the atmosphere feature yards and also vegetations frequently located in gardens, fields, or even playgrounds.
Several varieties of grass exist to inhibit the development of various other plants. Examples of forage are broadleaf grass discovered in meadows as well as crop industries. Various other instances of plant varieties that seek on the soil include the pot referred to as ryegrass. These types aid decrease or hinder the development of forage vegetations, featuring perennials, crops, and also annuals expanded along with ground cover, specifically with animals. Weed control for these types of plants may frequently be an expensive, lengthy, and also aggravating method.
One plant that can easily deal with a grass concern are fig vegetations. Fig crops are sensitive to lots of grass species and also illness. When pots are actually discovered in the natural environment around the fig crop, after that a pot therapy remedy is actually needed to have to handle these pots and reduce the volume of damage that they create to the plants. For instance, if pots are found around a lot of the fig plant, making use of an organic weed killer (i.e., Fuggle) must be actually put on the afflicted areas. After the preliminary procedure, a slow-moving release fertilizer ought to be actually used to aid sustain healthy and balanced weed growth in between treatments. | agronomy |
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Whiteflies feed by tapping into the phloem of plants, introducing toxic saliva and decreasing the plants' overall turgor pressure. Since whiteflies congregate in large numbers, susceptible plants can be quickly overwhelmed. Further harm is done by mold growth encouraged by thehoneydew whiteflies secrete. This may also seriously impede the ability of farms to process cotton harvests.
Whiteflies share a modified form of hemimetabolous metamorphosis, in that the immature stages begin life as mobile individuals, but soon attach to host plants. The stage before the adult is called a pupa, though it shares little in common with the pupal stage of holometabolousinsects. | agronomy |
https://specimenfishingonline.com/catch-fish/what-does-fish-do-for-plants.html | 2022-10-02T18:19:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337339.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20221002181356-20221002211356-00519.warc.gz | 0.930856 | 925 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__2589250 | en | What are the Benefits of Fish Fertilizer? … As fish fertilizer improves soil health, it also increases soil fertility by providing the primary nutrients necessary for plants to thrive. Fish fertilizers offer a source of burn-free nitrogen, along with the other primary nutrients of phosphorus and potassium.
What plants benefit from fish meal?
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Is fish fertilizer the best?
Fish fertilizer is a great plant fertilizer, as well as a fantastic stand-in for traditional fertilizer. Fish fertilizer A.K.A. fish emulsion contains potassium, phosphorus, and nitrogen as well as sulfur, magnesium, and calcium, which plants crave and thrive on when given regularly.
Do dead fish help plants grow?
The dead fish is broken down slowly by the organisms in the soil that convert it into nutrients and organic matter. This is beneficial for the plant’s roots that absorb these nutrients and provide them to the plant. … It also contains some amount of potassium, phosphorus, and calcium that is beneficial for the plants.
Can I use fish fertilizer on houseplants?
Fish emulsion is a fertilizer rich in nitrogen; the formula is 5-1-1, with trace elements also present. … Any powdered, liquid or tablet fertilizer for houseplants can be used. Fish emulsion and seaweed fertilizers are considered “organic” in the gardening sense, that is, derived from once-living organisms.
Can you use fish fertilizer on all plants?
As long as you’re careful, fish fertilizer is a mild fertilizer that, in moderation, can be used at almost any stage of plant growth. Fish fertilizer for plants is a concentrated product that is diluted with water prior to application.
Does fish fertilizer attract rats?
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How often can you use fish fertilizer on plants?
Apply diluted fish emulsion to outdoor plants, including container plants, every three to four weeks throughout the growing season — generally from spring to late summer or early autumn.
Is it good to put fish in your garden?
Fish makes a very good natural fertilizer for nitrogen and trace minerals. In fact, it works so well that many Native American horticulturalists buried a fish at the base of each crop plant.
Is fish waste good for plants?
The waste is toxic to the fish but is a rich fertilizer for the plants. … Because you can’t use pesticides or chemical fertilizers that would harm the fish, it’s a natural organic production system. You can grow just about any kind of plant, Landkamer said.
Is fish poop good for plants?
While it may sound a bit yucky, just like manure, this waste is full of biological activity and well-balanced, essential plant nutrients and many other micronutrients. This means feeding plants with fish waste gives them the nutrients they need, plus adds plenty of beneficial biological life into the soil.
Is fish fertilizer good for succulents?
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Is fish emulsion good for flowers?
Fish emulsion has the main N-P-K of regular fertilizer, but in very small amounts. (You are less likely to over-feed and get too much foliage.) It also has lots of micro-nutrients that the flowers LOVE. Fish emulsion also releases these nutrients in a slower, more natural way than the synthetics.
How do you apply fish oil to plants?
For a general application, combine 1 ounce of fish emulsion with 1 gallon of water and use it to replace a chemical balanced fertilizer. You can spray the mixture on your plants, coating the leaves evenly, or water the soil with solution at two-week intervals throughout the growing season. | agronomy |
https://cakebloom.com/products/extra-virgin-olive-oil | 2023-05-29T13:04:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644855.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20230529105815-20230529135815-00743.warc.gz | 0.878673 | 87 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__305054408 | en | Extra Virgin Olive Oil
We're thrilled to partner with another female maker with a delicious addition to our pantry offerings. Comprised of 100% Arbosana olives grown in California, this extra virgin olive is CCOF and USDA-certified organic.
To preserve freshness, store in a dark, cool place, away from light and heat.
- Harvest 2021
- 500 ml | agronomy |
https://www.wenderfarms.com/blog/5-nutrient-rich-microgreens | 2022-09-30T23:38:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335504.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20220930212504-20221001002504-00571.warc.gz | 0.870035 | 299 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__154029874 | en | Microgreens are tender young versions of plants harvested after the "sprout" stage but before the "baby" leaf stage. The stems and leaves are delicious and packed full of nutrition.
Microgreens are also called vegetable confetti because of their many colorful small shapes and sizes.
Microgreens pack a real nutrition punch. They are a rich source of vitamins and minerals. Rich in vitamins C, E, and beta-carotenes and an excellent source of phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and iron. And, a good source of health promoting phytonutrients such as phenolic antioxidants, anthocyanins and carotenoids.
Here's five super-nutrient microgreens
# 5 - Clover
Rich in calcium, zinc, and iron.
# 4 - Green Daikon Radish
Rich in Vitamin E, iron,
magnesium and potassium
and a bit spicy
# 3 - Garnet Amaranth Microgreens
Great source of Vitamin K and calcium
The Aztecs' superfood before there was superfoods
# 2 - Cilantro Microgreens
High in carotenoids which help protect your cells and organs from damage
Citrusy cilantro/coriander taste in a microgreens size
# 1 - Red cabbage microgreens
Help lower lipid and bad cholesterol levels
based on a 2016 study by the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry | agronomy |
https://www.chilclub.com/founders | 2023-11-28T23:46:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100016.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20231128214805-20231129004805-00135.warc.gz | 0.959621 | 533 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__15579055 | en | Clay Moore (He/Him)
Senior pursuing a B.S. in Plant & Environmental Soil Science with a minor in Plant Breeding
Clay a senior undergraduate is currently attending Texas A&M University, and he is running the “Hemp Conversion Program” creating a public germ-plasm bank for his university. He is employed by Texas A&M Agrilife Research working under Dr. Russell Jessup in the Industrial Hemp Breeding Program. He is an 8th generation Texan born and raised in Victoria, Texas. Clay plans on becoming an Ph.D. one day who can operate his own legal cannabis production company cultivating, breeding, extracting, and selling cannabis. In his eyes, medicating with Cannabis has helped many people all around the world. He wants to be part of moving the nation forward allowing Veterans with PTSD, people diagnosed with Cancer, ALS and Seizure patients access to newer non-addictive, long-term healing medications extracted from Cannabis.
Meredith "MJ" Clay
Meredith Clay is an undergraduate student at Texas A&M University completing their junior year with a major in horticultural sciences and a minor in plant breeding. They are currently employed with Texas A&M Agrilife Research at the Industrial Hemp Breeding Program under Dr. Russell Jessup as well with the Crop Genetic Editing Laboratory under Dr. Michael Thomson, working with Cannabis and CRISPR CAS-9 technology. Meredith is from Baltimore, Maryland where she developed a love for plants and the environment while living on her family farm. They took opportunities to grow legal cannabis throughout high school while in compliance with medicinal cannabis laws in Maryland. They developed a love for Cannabis and are following aspirations at Texas A&M University to obtain a PhD in purpose of improving Cannabis and the health of our planet.
Ian McGrath is a junior undergraduate student majoring in plant and environmental soil science, and is currently employed with AgriLife Research in the Industrial Hemp Breeding Program under Dr. Russell Jessup. Ian was born in Austin and raised in Kyle, Texas, where he uncovered a passion for plant chemistry and environmentalism. He currently has aspirations for graduate school and a PhD, where he plans to focus on phytochemical plant breeding. Since the Cannabis plant contains hundreds of phytochemicals and is decades behind in crop development, it seemed the obvious choice. It is his view that Cannabis is wrongfully stigmatized, and is of immense scientific and medicinal value. Ian hopes to promote professionalism in the Cannabis space while helping to correct the social injustices brought on by the war on drugs. | agronomy |
http://www.marcomm.news/tafes-thankyoutohbol-campaign-film-garners-more-than-1-million-views/ | 2017-05-24T07:50:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463607806.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20170524074252-20170524094252-00421.warc.gz | 0.95026 | 983 | CC-MAIN-2017-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-22__0__119943388 | en | The film has been conceptualized by Rediffuion Y&R, Chennai for TAFE (Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited) and presented by the TAFE’s Corporate Communications’ team. The campaign urges you to recognize the contribution of farmers so as to bring the invisible farming community back into our collective psyche.
The #ThankYouTohBol campaign comes in the second phase of the #FarmDost initiative that kicked off in April of 2015 with now over 800,000 followers – or, shall we say, #FarmDosts. The #FarmDost community is perhaps the largest farmer-cause community in India.
The first phase of the campaign urged people to cultivate a one sq ft farm. There was an extensive outreach in schools and other educational institutions to get students excited about the initiative. The overall agenda was to seek to inspire participants to feel the warmth of the soil between their fingers, to feel the joy of nurturing a seed until it springs to life and, in the process, empathize with the farmer.
This second phase, #ThankYouTohBol is an initiative to encourage people to recognize and respect the contribution of farmers. It is an appeal to the society to express our gratitude to our farmers by taking a pledge to make the effort to go and meet and spend time with a farmer.
The film plots around a small girl named Maya travelling with her parents. They have lost their way somewhere in the middle of a widely spread mango farm. They call out for help to a farmer. Maya’s mother explains to her the importance of the farmers who grow her favorite mangoes and that it is because of the farmer that many like her can be enjoy what they desire. Maya cannot stop herself from expressing her joy and runs to thank the ‘Farmer Chachu’ by giving him a peck on his cheek. The ‘Farmer Chachu’ is overwhelmed at her gesture.
The campaign is supported through a digital advertising, as well as via a radio campaign. In addition to the video, a nationwide on ground activation are being planned to support this phase of the initiative.
Sunitha Subramaniyan, who heads the Corporate Communications Department at TAFE, says “Over the last 5 decades TAFE has been working closely with the farming community and has a deep insight into how hard farmers toil to nurture their crops and nourish us – for no other reward, but the love of the land. It was only natural for TAFE to champion the cause of the farmer – a cause we truly believe in”.
“We launched the Be#FarmDost initiative last year to bring the invisible farmer back into our social psyche and create an environment of appreciation and empathy for them. We were sure that this message would resonate with everyone, but, the response truly amazed us; within a year the community of #FarmDosts has grown exponentially to over 800,000 on Facebook (facebook.com/FarmDost). The second phase #ThankYouTohBol is a humble effort to connect the urban population to the farming community – by imploring them to take the #ThankYouTohBol Pledge, meet farmers face-to-face and thank them for their unrecognized contribution of feeding the nation and the world at large.
What Maya does is simple yet profound; filmed with childlike innocence it drives the point home – a heartfelt thank you has the power to transform lives.”
Ananda Ray Creative head- Rediffusion Y&R, Chennai says, “It is rare to come across a client who invests in a cause that is not designed just to tick the CSR boxes or with an eye on the bottom line. TAFE has been dedicated towards improving the lives – and standing – of farmers within our society from their inception and the #FarmDost movement is but a natural extension of this vision. This is a cause that is easy to believe in and to work towards making happen – whether from an agency perspective or as a lay person. If even one viewer is moved to action after watching Maya’s story, it will mean a lot to both TAFE and us – and, most crucially, to the farmer.
Agency: Rediffusion Y&R, Chennai
President: Dhunji S. Wadia
CCO: Rahul Jauhari
Creative Head: Ananda Ray
Office Head: Hari Ganesh Desikan
Account Management: Geetha Raj
Production House: Kadhai Films, Chennai
Director: Farooq Mohamed
Associate Director: George K Antoney
Producer: Hari Prasad
Music: Madley Blues
Source: Rediffusion Y&R, Chennai | agronomy |
https://www.booksatbahri.com/product/complete-book-of-vegetables-herbs-and-fruit/ | 2023-03-31T19:17:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296949678.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20230331175950-20230331205950-00479.warc.gz | 0.787841 | 250 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__158349248 | en | Complete Book Of Vegetables, Herbs And Fruit
SKU: 9781856266710 Categories: Books, Cooking/ Food & Wine/ Nutrition
“The Complete Book of Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit” is a comprehensive guide to selecting, cultivating, harvesting and cooking your own fresh produce at home. The coverage is phenomenal – from the care of asparagus through the seasons to the huge number of apples that can be grown in even the smallest spaces. The book combines lavish illustration with an accessible layout and details the cultivation, companion planting, pests and diseases and culinary, medicinal and cosmetic uses for each variety. It is a must-have for every gardener and cook..
Biographies & Autobiographies/ Memoirs/ Letters/ Journals
Architecture / Interiors / Design & Graphics/ Landscaping | agronomy |
http://www.lumpkinfoundation.org/ | 2015-07-05T06:00:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-27/segments/1435375097246.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20150627031817-00144-ip-10-179-60-89.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.89874 | 416 | CC-MAIN-2015-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-27__0__12026396 | en | Spring 2015 Grant Recipients Announced
The Lumpkin Family Foundation is pleased to announce recipients of its spring grantmaking cycle in East Central Illinois. The Lumpkin Family Foundation works toward a long term vision of holistically healthy communities captured by its new theme, Land, Health, Community.
Spring 2015 grant recipients include:
EIU Biological Sciences, Charleston: $22,000 to evaluate the potential of chestnuts and hazelnuts as sustainable crops in East Central Illinois by planting demonstration orchards at four schools for research and education.
Prairie Rivers Network, Champaign: $14,500 for on-farm demonstrations of harvestable biomass crops appropriate to marginable farmland.
Fit-2-Serve, Mattoon: $20,000 to expand gardening programs that provide job training for vulnerable populations, promote health, and engage innovative green practices to give greater security to families who struggle with food in Mattoon.
Edgar County Community Foundation, Paris: $3,750 to provide community gardens to the residents of Edgar County in partnership with local community organizations.
Illinois Environmental Council, Springfield: $24,000 to support the collecting of information to further sustainable agriculture policy work and increase the level of grassroots support for local food in East Central Illinois
Illinois Farmer's Market Association, Springfield: $6,500 to increase Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Farmers Market Nutrition Program check redemption by providing incentive funding to farmers market organizers to help create collaborative with local community partners and farmers.
University of Illinois Extension, Arthur: $3,650 to teach young people about gardening, healthy eating, and healthy living in Coles, Douglas, and Cumberland counties.
Experimental Station, Chicago: $5,000 to provide funding, training, technical support, and data collection tools at the Urbana Farmers Market in the implementation of Double Value Coupon Programs.
The Lumpkin Family Foundation will begin its fall grantmaking cycle in August and will start receiving Letters of Inquiry August 1. Click here to learn more. | agronomy |
http://www.refresh.ucl.ac.uk/Deliverable+6.13_abstract | 2017-04-24T22:57:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917119995.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031159-00027-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.939838 | 884 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__89554647 | en | Abstract: Cost effectiveness analysis report for the Louros catchment including analysis of disproportionality
This report examines the cost effectiveness and disproportionality effects of applying nitrogen and phosphorous reducing mitigation measures at the Louros catchment in Greece. The three lagoons formed at the Louros estuaries have, for a long time, been assumed to suffer from nitrification due to agriculture. Sporadic and fragmented monitoring activities undertaken by the Ministry of Rural Development and Food or by independent researchers failed to reveal any significant, persistent and consistent nitrification or phosphates pollution issues. However, at certain monitoring points and some pollution spikes were observed. In 2006, the Ministry of Rural Development and Food announced a nitrification control programme for the Arta-Preveza plain but following the 2008/09 recession the programme was abandoned.
The mitigation measures proposed for this study imitate the measures originally included the agri-environmental programme for Louros with two differences. First, we included cultivation of medic and citrus fruit that could result ion potentially serious polluting activities. Second, we assumed different levels of abatement under two different production processes, i) allowing for reductions in fertilizer applicationand ii) allowing for equal levels of reductions in fertilizers but requiring 5% set aside margins. The cost of measures was estimated for a “typical – average” farm using aggregate FADN-RICA accounting and production data informed by a widespread consultation process with all relevant stakeholders.
In parallel, likely land use changes induced by climate change were highlighted from an assessment carried out by the Central bank of Greece under the supervision of the Academy of Athens. Following the IPCC story lines, four climate change scenarios were devised. For each climate change scenario the future costs for applying the mitigation measures were re-estimated. Thus, we ended up with the cost of reducing nitrogen and phosphorous under climate change estimated as cost per Kg of the reduced nutrient and as cost per hectare of land under each mitigation measure and cultivation. These were again aggregated to the whole Louros catchment taking into account the distribution of cultivations in the catchment under climate change induced land use changes.
Modelling of nutrients and sediment transport provided a baseline (calibrated) estimate of nutrient concentrations without any mitigation measures or land use and climate change. This showed that the water quality of the Louros catchment was in good environmental. Thus, there no need to apply a catchment wide agri-environmental programme on the basis of non-point source pollution from agricultural activity. Modelling also produced simulated concentrations for nutrients under the mitigation measures and without any land use and climate change. These simulations showed that the application of mitigation measures marginally improve the water quality. The baseline scenario (i.e., no mitigation measures) also was simulated for climate change induced land use changes. Due to the complexity and the burden of estimations for all alternative combinations of climate change and mitigation measures models, only the baseline, best and worst scenarios are presented. Climate change increases nutrient concentrations but not as much as it would have been expected from foreseen land use changes. This is due to the fact that climate change, and especially expected higher temperatures, lower precipitation and decrease runoff, reduce sediment and nutrient transport and increase the use of nutrients by plants. Thus, the quality of water at Louros remains, under any environmental threshold levels, at good status. When mitigation measures are applied to the climate change baseline scenario, the reduction in nutrient concentration is marginal for nitrogen and more significant (but still low) for phosphorous.
Despite the fact that the water quality in Louros is at good status under all environmental thresholds and all alternative simulations, we decided to run the cost effectiveness analysis (CEA) and disproportionality analysis (DA) exercises assuming that the agri-environmental policy would have been applied, if recession had not occurred. So, instead of searching for the most cost effective solution we could search for the least ineffective solution.
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https://www.foodhubnetworksc.com/ace-basin-food-hub | 2024-04-19T14:34:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817438.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419141145-20240419171145-00450.warc.gz | 0.929373 | 398 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__135766078 | en | ACE FOOD HUB
ACE Food Hub is a program of ACE Basin Growers, a 501c3 non profit organization established in 2019. The mission of ACE is to assist small-medium size agricultural producers in South Carolina to make them more successful and sustainable by providing valuable marketing and business services and supporting programs that promote local food system development that supplies fresh fruits and vegetables to underserved populations. ACE was initially established through the efforts of South Carolina State University School of Business and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). ACE continues to utilize the SBDC and other agricultural service providers to educate and assist farmers.
ACE established a Foodshare Food Box program in Orangeburg County in collaboration with the Orangeburg County Library and several other organizations. The food box program is a part of the Foodshare South Carolina program. The Foodshare food box program focuses on supplying fresh fruits and vegetables to low income citizens by accepting EBT cards and using the South Carolina Healthy Bucks program. Foodshare Orangeburg covers all of Orangeburg and Bamberg counties. ACE in collaboration with Foodshare SC also operates the Veggie Rx program. Local physicians in Orangeburg prescribe patients a Foodshare Box to be picked up every two weeks. The program follows the patient over the course of six months to measure improvements from eating fresh fruits and vegetables. Every Foodshare box contains local produce based on availability.
The ACE Food Hub aggregates local produce and food products and sells them through the Foodshare box program, Veggie Rx Porgram and to its retail and wholesale customers. The food hub hosts a website at www.acefoodhub.org where it also sells foodshare boxes and ala carte items to cash paying customers. ACE purchases goods from local farms that have completed an approval process. Farmers may deliver goods to the food hub or in some cases ACE will pick up from the farm. The nonprofit mission of ACE drives the organization to serve the farmer while simultaneously helping folks in need. | agronomy |
https://www.talloakscontractors.co.uk/services/arboricultural-services/tree-surgery/forestry-mulching/ | 2024-04-14T03:00:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816863.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414002233-20240414032233-00379.warc.gz | 0.932888 | 248 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__19829036 | en | What is it?
Forestry mulching is the method you’ll need for clearing land of vegetation, whether that’s trees, long grass or other plant debris.
A forestry mulching machine – also known as a forestry mulcher, masticator or brushcutter – uses a rotary drum with “teeth” to shred plant matter.
As well as clearing sites for building or other work, there are many environmental benefits to mulching, including:
- Food production
Mulchers and mowers can remove invasive species so that grasses and other food sources can grow.
- Providing access to water
Sometimes, water sources can become blocked by tree and understory growth. Mulching can restore this access.
- Creation of shelter and space
Mulching can also remove underbrush, which prevents the growth of grasses that some wildlife needs for shelter, shade, breeding and protection from the elements.
How can Tall Oaks help?
We have the most advanced mulching equipment and use innovative techniques to remove the matter you don’t want, while retaining the vegetation you do want.
This means you can enhance your environment without sacrificing its natural beauty. | agronomy |
https://pdl.com.ky/breakfast-of-champions | 2023-09-22T15:30:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506420.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922134342-20230922164342-00728.warc.gz | 0.918457 | 269 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__280300882 | en | WHAT MAKES ORGANIC VALLEY SO GREAT?
Organic Valley’s focus on the highest standard of animal care and sustainable farming practices results in dairy products that are better for you and superior in taste.
At Organic Valley, animal care takes the highest priority. Dairy cows have 50% more time roaming pastures than what the USDA requires. Herd sizes are only around 75, allowing each cow to receive the care and attention they deserve. All animals on Organic Valley farms are raised without hormones or antibiotics, and nothing they eat has been sprayed or contaminated with harsh chemicals or pesticides.
The co-op consisting of over 200 family farms, takes sustainability to heart. They have almost 200,000 acres of pasture that remove carbon from the atmosphere and store it in the soil. They use rotational grazing and focus on biodiversity, water quality, and nature conservation. The regenerative farming practices help reverse climate change and promote life in the soil. Organic Valley’s farming practices have kept 440 million pounds of chemicals off the land, and one in 10 farms uses on-farm renewable energy systems.
The combination of well-raised animals in ideal living conditions feeding on organic pastures results in high-quality dairy products that taste exceptional.
To learn more about Organic Valley’s sustainability journey. | agronomy |
https://theenergyintelligence.com/norway-pledges-us9-5-million-to-climate-adaptation-for-small-scale-farmers/ | 2024-02-27T01:23:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474669.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226225941-20240227015941-00837.warc.gz | 0.938072 | 517 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__68364348 | en | As part of its commitment to triple support to climate adaptation by 2026, Norway has pledged an additional NOK 100 million (approximately US$9.5 million) contribution of urgently needed climate finance to the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development’s (IFAD) today.
The funds will be routed through IFAD’s largest climate adaptation programme to some of the poorest small-scale farmers in developing countries. An agreement was signed between the two parties today at COP27.
As the effects of climate change intensify with devastating floods like those in Pakistan or the historic drought threatening famine in the Horn of Africa –the impact on poor rural communities increases while small-scale farmers struggle to adapt. Failure to support those who produce one-third of the world’s food will compromise food production, worsen global hunger and poverty, and jeopardize political stability.
COP26 last year in Glasgow, developed countries like Norway committed to double their funding for adaptation to 40 billion per year by 2025. New estimates unveiled by a UN report suggest that this commitment will not be enough. Adaptation costs in developing countries are expected to rise to up to US$340 billion a year by 2030, and up to US$565 billion by 2050, according to UNEP’s Gap Adaptation Report 2022e.
The new Norwegian contribution, which will go to IFAD’s Adaptation for Smallholder Agriculture Programme (ASAP+), is part of Norway’s overall pledge to boost climate finance to rural communities. “Norway’s support to this IFAD programme will contribute to increased climate resilience and food security for around 10 million smallholders in poor rural areas in the years ahead. We support that women and youth are prioritized groups in ASAP+,” said Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, Norway’s Minister of International Development, at the signing ceremony today.
Since the establishment of IFAD in 1977, Norway’s US$500 million funding has supported programmes related to gender, disability, nutrition, environmental sustainability and climate.
“Norway leads by example once again with another generous top-up contribution,” said Alvaro Lario, President of IFAD. “From our long experience, we know that investing in adaptation to climate change makes a real difference toward building small-scale food producers’ resilience while they adapt to changing environmental conditions. This is what we need to do to ensure a decent future for the next generation,” added Lario today. | agronomy |
http://roseindex.live/literature-review-on-trifoliate-yam-59/ | 2020-04-08T01:28:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585371807538.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20200408010207-20200408040707-00133.warc.gz | 0.92778 | 1,170 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__86190780 | en | Section three focuses on yam cultivation in Nigeria with particular emphasis on Wukari local government of Taraba State. Sensory evaluation revealed significant differences in the colour, odour and general acceptability of the product when compared with the stiff dough from white yam. The sector recorded a growth rate of 5. The sugar was quantified colorimetrically using phenol and sulphuric acid. Bulk density The method used by Udensi and Okaka was adopted.
Current statistics shows that Taraba state has the highest concentration of livestock in Nigeria, producing both local exotic breed of livestock mainly on the mambilla plateau. Effect of traditional processing on the functional properties of cowpea Vigna cajan flour. The sector is almost entirely dominated by small scale resource poor farmers living in rural areas, with farm holdings of hectares, which are usually scattered over a wide area. The output of some major crops namely; sorghum, rice, yam, cassava has increased in year If most of the agricultural harvest could be adequately processed and stored, this seasonal variation in supply and prices of agricultural products would be significantly minimized. This they can do by providing sufficient quantity of modern farm implements in the various local government areas of the state for hire at a subsidized rate and train men that can man them. Physico-chemical and functional properties of cowpea powders processed to reduce beany flavor.
CGIARalso reported that yam tends to be higher in protein and minerals like phosphorus and potassium than sweet potatoes though the latter is richer in Vitamin A and C. Reviee Study Job Pristine Migap, and Felix Audu of Wukari Local Government Area most important sector of the economy in terms of large number of people who earn a living from it, and also due to the fact that it is the main source of food production and raw materials for manufacturing.
Historical background of Taraba Literafure Taraba state was created out of the former Gongola state on the 27th augustby the military government of General Ibrahim Babangida. Preparation of raw trifoliate yam flour The freshly harvested yam tuber was washed, drained and peeled.
Color and taste are permanent features of amala obtained from yam chips flour Akissoe trifoloate al. Crop Production in Nigeria The geography of Nigerian development shows that the country has enormous litreature and human resources for the attainment of food security.
The Land Use Ob The value of output must exceed the value of inputs in sustainable land use system in which there is a symbiotic relationship between the socio-economic biophysical environments. The sector recorded a growth rate of 5. One of the sectors expected to act as a catalyst towards the realization of this goal is Agriculture.
Textural And Sensory Properties Of Trifoliate Yam |
The parameters evaluated were the colour, texture, smoothness, odour and overall acceptability. The high water absorption capacity was attributed to loose association of starch polymers in the native granule Ekwu et al. Swelling index of yam flour as affected by tuber variety, processing method and analytical temperature. Distribution of Respondents based on contribution of yam cultivation to standard of living Yes. Quality of fufu flour from white yam varieties Dioscorea spp Niger Food J. Another important constraint to increase yam production is the dormancy factor in yams.
Since crop production is an important aspect of economic development in Taraba state, government should ensure an improved access to credit facility in the state.
The residue, after decantation of supernatant, was hydrolyzed with 7. Bulk density, the ratio of the mass per unit volume of a substance, indicates the porosity, package size, mouth feel and flavor of a product and is generally affected by the particle size Unuigbe and Ozekhome, Four parts were respectively soaked in clean water for 6, 12, 18 and 24 h and drained.
It is a traditional thick paste prepared from blanched dried yam flour with a particular texture Akissoe et al. Consequently, the resources regularly allocated to the agricultural sector have been inadequate not to meet the developmental requirements of the sector or make inadequate provisions for infrastructure support facilities. Sample Brown index Flour Dough amala White trifoliate cultivar 6. Quality of fufu flour from white yam varieties Dioscorea spp Niger Food J.
Pest and disease control is addressed by cultural control and chemical methods; the pests which affect the plant are nematodes such as root knot Meloidogyne spp. Generally, a yield of tonnes per hectare, for white yam and tonnes for water yam are obtained by following prescribed management practices. The bulk density of cooked trifoliate yam flour observed by Ezeocha et al. Another important constraint to increase yam production is the dormancy factor in yams.
Literature Review On Trifoliate Yam
Int J Food Sci Nutr. The parameters evaluated were the colour, texture, smoothness, odour and overall acceptability. Author information Article notes Copyright and License information Disclaimer. Yam is grown on free draining, sandy and fertile soil, after clearing the first fallow.
Development at this level of conceptualization is often understood in terms of economic development. Effect of harvesting periods on the morphology and physico-chemical properties of trifoliate yam starches. This will help the farmer to preserve their produce until they are ready to sell.
Pasting properties of trifoliate yam flour. Swelling index Determination of swelling index and solubility was carried out according to the method of Iwuoha | agronomy |
http://princessesandpickles.blogspot.com/2009/06/kharma-or-my-9mm-will-get-you.html | 2017-04-27T18:50:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122619.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00094-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.983803 | 390 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__203037096 | en | I had a plan all laid out for lunchtime. I had planned on quickly eating and then starting dinner I know, I was so organized and everything! I was planning on making a marinara sauce using ingredients I had grown myself. Yeah, yeah, I gardened a bit this year. This was my first foray into the world of green-thumedness. I have been moderately successful. Anyshway, I had tomatoes, basil and parsley that I planned to pick and use.
I flitted out the back doors, across the deck and down to the back where I keep my little plants. WHAT THE HELL?! Someone stole my tomatoes. Who does that? Seriously! I had several ripe tomatoes that I had scouted out yesterday evening and they were gone! Oh, of course they left the unripe ones, probably so they can come back to steal them next week! Its not even like I live on a busy, highly traveled street either. In fact, where my tomato plants are is towards the end of a very short dead end street. Directly across from my plants is a very nosey neighbor, so I'm hoping she saw the culprit. Dude! I'm super pissed.
Soooo, I had to make due with some canned tomatoes. Not that I wasn't going to supplement my tomatoes with the canned stuff, but still! UGH!
I actually tried REALLY REALLY hard this year to grow stuff. Growing things is generally not what I do best, but this year was different!
I have mint and basil and tomatoes, and flowers, and pumpkins (I wasn't getting any closer than this folks. Please, I was in heels) and lettuce and beautifully blooming Crape Myrtles and I even sprouted two avocado pits, so I have avocado plants growing too!
Watch your back, tomato thief. I'll get you when you least expect it!!! | agronomy |
https://arlingtonvermont.org/arlington-energy-committee-meeting-minutes-12-14-20/ | 2024-02-29T03:08:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474775.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229003536-20240229033536-00821.warc.gz | 0.910512 | 1,900 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__45535911 | en | Arlington Energy Committee meeting
December 14, 2020 via Zoom (postponed from Dec. 7)
Next meeting: January 11, 2021, 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Agenda: We will get an update from Nick Zaiac on the Select Board’s efforts to secure more bids on Town Hall weatherization and efficiency projects.
Present: Stephanie Moffett-Hynds, Mary Ann Carlson, Mardi Crane, Bryan Dalton (notes), Alexandra Ernst, Karen Jernigan, Rich Lederer (Zoom host), Karen Lee, Garrett Siegel.
Guests: Earth Matters’ Chris Anderson & Carl Bucholt
GNAT weatherization series: Karen Lee & Mardi Crane reported that they have been in touch with Dawn and the series is on track. To see the opening and end credits:[After this meeting, we learned that the show is up and running: You Conduit, Too! On GNAT, Friday evenings at 7:30pm; videos can be viewed on GNAT website any time: https://gnat-tv.org/you-conduit-too-saving-with-solar-and-a-heat-pump-water-heater/. Steph has posted this to Happening in Arlington, VT facebook page.]
Select Board approved private/public solar project: Karen Lee reported the SB approved buying solar credits from Rich & Howie Lederer and Karen & Jim Lee’s solar array on Ed Pike’s barn, for use for street lights. All elements are local: solar company, investors, homeowner of site, Town is buying. Power agreement should be approved by end of week. SB member who is on school board says solar is working well for the school. Good endorsement of solar by Town.
VECAN Conference: Steph reported on several sessions: Drive Electric which featured Local Motion (a traveling E-bike lending library) and Capstone’s MileageSmart program to help lower-income families buy used high mpg hybrid vehicles with the incentive of covering 25% (up to $5,000) towards the purchase price. She shared helpful resources from Renewable Energy VT (full links at bottom of page):
– Energy Burden Spreadsheet, listed by Town, showing Arlington’s is high
– Connections Between Weatherization and Health
Guests Chris Anderson and Carl Bucholt, founding members of Earth Matters, gave an overview of the work of its Regenerative Agriculture subcommittee, and their own regen ag practices.
After a class on climate with Ed Cameron in 2018, they studied the book “Drawdown,” and chose to focus on food production as the area in which they could draw down carbon. Cutting emissions alone won’t be enough; we need to sequester carbon from the atmosphere back into the soil and plants where it was before. Chris was an organic farmer for 20 years. The Regen Ag group interviewed local farmers, did research, and met biweekly for 1.5 years before the pandemic.
Some in the climate class and regen ag group teamed up with prominent Bennington College faculty and area farmers to create the Regenerative Farming Network in Southern Vermont. Michael Phillips of Earth Matters reports that some $5 million is being raised to anchor the Network. Jesse McDougal of Studio Hill Farm in Shaftsbury (https://studiohill.farm/) is certified — working towards regenerating his farm’s soil – and reports there is funding available for regen ag projects. The Network is starting a food hub; opened a meat processing plant in Wilmington to fill the gap in local processing, saving stress on animals during transport; a bakery in Middletown that will grind its own grain; and a network of solar-charged electric storage and delivery trucks, including a tractor-trailer retrofitted in Colorado. Aim is to generate interest and consolidate products from farmers and ranchers into relatively wide distribution from southern VT. Larson Farm in Wells didn’t have way to distribute far away after they put in an expensive dairy plant; they linked up with Food Connect in Brattleboro, which covers eastern VT. CAPA – the Center for the Advancement of Public Action at Bennington College – got a Mellon Foundation grant around food insecurity, a problem in Bennington County. One small grant went to a corner grocer in Bennington to purchase a refrigerator so it can expand its capacity to sell fresh produce, making it more available to residents who don’t have cars to get to the large supermarkets.
At home, drawing on the book “Farming on the Wild Side,” and other sources, Chris and Carl:
– abandoned their 40-year practice of rototilling their garden every fall and spring. (Local farmers may be learning by word of mouth that not tilling saves time and money, and allows getting into fields earlier in wet Springs.)
– leave 2-foot wide paths between beds
– plant cover crops (which also attract pollinators) between garden crops
– every fall cut instead of up-root the garden plants and cover crops, so the roots channel water downward and decay underground, counteracting soil-packing
– lay the plant stalks down with a compost of chopped leaves and hay
– in the spring, plant seedlings directly into the group among the compost, clearing a little strip in the compost to plant seeds
– instead of commercial fertilizer, make and use a compost tea
– spread compost thinly across the lawn and rake it in, and found it helped the lawn resist drought very well
– cut the lawn higher so taller blades of grass photosynthesize, fix atmospheric carbon, and add nutrients to the soil more
– added a wildflower garden and a pollinator garden using plants from Hildene.
Chris & Carl visited Arlington’s community garden and talked to Dottie Sundquist. An empty area there could be used to plant fruit or nut trees, and the fruit would be available for free distribution in town, via a project by 350 Vermont (of which Earth Matters is a node member) to distribute 100,000 trees free to be planted around the state.
Mardi plans to make more AEC videos on lawn practices to draw down carbon, save energy. She reported that the UVM Ag Department will analyze samples of soil for residents.
Steph flagged Hildene’s course ‘Rethinking your Lawnscape’ for more info.
Glyphosphate/Roundup: in our mission to help Arlington and its residents reduce their carbon footprint, the group resolved to coordinate language and talking points with legislators and Manchester’s conservation committee, in support of an upcoming bill in the Vermont Legislature to ban the herbicide glyphosphate (aka Roundup). As the Manchester conservation committee plans to, our AEC may propose language on this issue in the March 2021 Town Report. We agreed to develop a plan for building support for a ban. Mary Ann noted that our current Representative in Montpelier, Kathleen James, is on the climate committee; incoming Rep. Seth Bongartz has done extensive environmental work while leading Hildene; and Senators Dick Sears and Brian Campion likely can be approached to support the measure.
(As Karen Lee explained, glyphosphate, a carcinogen, kills microorganisms in the soil that are essential to retaining carbon from the atmosphere through photosynthesis, and that help soil retain water. Poisoning soil thus accelerates global warming and exacerbates flooding and erosion. A warmer environment means more energy needed to mitigate its consequences. Thus, this issue is an energy issue. Healthy soils will help Arlingtonians to be more resilient.)
Chris Anderson and Carl Bucholt provided the following list of resources:
From Grassroots Environmental Education: https://www.grassrootsinfo.org/
Lawn Pesticides: An Unacceptable Risk: https://www.grassrootsinfo.org/pdf/unacceptablerisk.pdf
What You Can Expect from Your Natural Lawn Program: https://www.grassrootsinfo.org/
From Vermont Healthy Soils Coalition: https://www.vermonthealthysoilscoalition.org/resources
Healthy Soil Principles
Regenerative Agriculture in the Climate Justice Movement
Take Action to Build the Soil Sponge’
From Soil4Climate: https://www.soil4climate.org/
Grazing as a Vermont Climate Solution
From Bio-Integral Resource Center:
Common Sense Pest Control Quarterly: Alternatives to Glyphosate (Vol. XXXII,December 2018)
From NOFA Mass
Tips for Carbon Sequestration
Soil Carbon Restoration page, includes a 6+ minute video
Town Report: Steph floated the option of submitting a report on the AEC’s work in Arlington; Garrett noted we should ask Town Clerk Robin Wilcox how soon we’d need to get in a submission.
Resources from Renewable Energy Vermont www.revermont.org :
· Shared resources:
o Efficiency Vermont energy burden report Appendix D, VT town/county data (download spreadsheet)
o Vermont’s Total Energy Burden by Town (White paper)
|Climate Dispatch – Vermont Natural Resources Council | agronomy |
http://eastrandpetshop.co.za/Pages/Garden-Products.asp | 2022-05-18T02:45:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662521041.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20220518021247-20220518051247-00591.warc.gz | 0.945495 | 608 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__198651418 | en | any woody plant that has several stems, none dominant, and is usually less than 3 m (10 feet) tall. When much-branched and dense, it may be called a bush. Intermediate between shrubs and trees are arborescence, or treelike shrubs, from 3 to 6 m tall. Trees are generally defined as woody plants more than 6 m tall, having a dominant stem, or trunk, and a definite crown shape. These distinctions are not reliable, however, for there are some shrubs, such as lilacs and honeysuckles, that, under especially favourable environmental conditions, grow to the size of an arborescence or even a small tree.
A flowerpot, planter, planter Ette or plant pot, is a container in which flowers and other plants are cultivated and displayed. Historically, and still to a significant extent today, they are made from plain terracotta with no ceramic glaze, with a round shape, tapering inwards. Flowerpots are now often also made from plastic, metal, wood, stone, or sometimes biodegradable material. An example of biodegradable pots are ones made of heavy brown paper, cardboard, or peat moss in which young plants for transplanting are grown.
A seedling is a young sporophyte especially one that develops from an embryo from a seed. Seedlings emerge from seed that germinates. Germination is the process that leads to the sprouting of a seedling from a seed of a spermatophyte, gymnosperm or angiosperm. There are various factors that lead to the sprouting of the seedling. Some of the main factors include temperature, water, and oxygen. Depending on the type of seed, the optimal temperature for seed germination may vary.
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Seed-starting mix is a soil-less medium used for growing plants from seed. It’s a far better choice for starting seeds than standard potting soil because it’s finer and lighter, making it easier for tiny seedling roots to grow. A good seed starting mix should hold onto water without being soggy, too, because seedlings can rot if they stay too wet.
Compost is a mixture of ingredients used to fertilize and improve the soil. It is commonly prepared by decomposing plant and food waste and recycling organic materials. The resulting mixture is rich in plant nutrients and beneficial organisms, such as worms and fungal mycelium. Compost improves soil fertility in gardens, landscaping, horticulture, urban agriculture, and organic farming. | agronomy |
https://www.hzzjair.com/news/precautions-for-safe-use-of-nitrogen-plant | 2022-07-01T08:35:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103922377.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20220701064920-20220701094920-00079.warc.gz | 0.926904 | 345 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__256514604 | en | Nitrogen production equipment is a high purity nitrogen production equipment designed and manufactured by pressure swing adsorption technology. Using air as raw material and high-quality carbon molecular sieve as adsorbent, the principle of pressure swing adsorption (PSA) was used, and microporous molecules were used to selectively adsorb air, so as to achieve the purpose of oxygen and nitrogen separation. The device has the advantages of simple process flow, high degree of automation, fast gas production speed (15 ~ 30 minutes), low energy consumption, high product purity, and can dispatch production in a large range
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Nitrogen production equipment needs to be used in special cabins with good ventilation, less dust, no ponding or dripping water, or in relatively clean tunnels. Let’s talk about the precautions for safe operation of nitrogenous fertilizer plant
1. Before start-up, carefully check the whole nitrogen making equipment and admit that there is nothing, parts or other objects left in the air compressor.
2. It is suggested that the vent valve should be in the vent state in the process of nitrogen production to avoid overpressure of air compressor.
3. No welding operation shall be carried out near the oil system, and no welding or other methods shall be used to correct the pressure vessel.
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https://www.crim.ca/en/tags/precision-agriculture/ | 2023-04-01T09:59:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296949958.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20230401094611-20230401124611-00442.warc.gz | 0.860094 | 196 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__119575843 | en | Data science in support of Ag Tech!
In 2018, CRIM’s vision and imaging and data science experts worked with SMB Logiag to explore methods to improve the soil analysis tool developed by this Quebec-based company specializing in the application of technologies to the agricultural sector. This innovative tool, marketed by Logiag under the LaserAg trademark, uses laser-induced plasma spectroscopy to allow the […]
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https://sklep.biomus.eu/en/14-magnesium-sulfate-pharmaceutical-pure | 2023-09-25T19:16:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510085.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925183615-20230925213615-00787.warc.gz | 0.873323 | 382 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__204715805 | en | Magnesium sulfate pharmaceutical. Pure
Magnesium sulphate - an inorganic chemical compound, a salt of sulfuric acid and magnesium.
Epsom salt also known as bitter salt, English salt or epso salt, Epsomit, Epsom salt - owes its name to the town of Epsom in central England, where this compound was obtained by evaporation of mineral water. Appearance resembles ordinary common salt (sodium chloride), however, it is bitter in taste (hence the name bitter salt), odorless, has a pH neutral for the skin.
Species: pure food
Name: Magnesium sulphate heptahydrate
Synonyms: Magnesium sulphate, Epsom salt, English salt, bitter salt
Purity: Pure 99.9%
Chemical formula: MgSo4 x 7H2O
Examples of applications
• As a cleaning agent: Ideal for cleaning washbasins, tiles in the kitchen and bathroom, joints, etc. To do this, mix magnesium sulphate in equal proportions with dishwashing liquid to obtain a cleaning paste.
In the garden
• As a fertilizer: the magnesium sulphate solution is used for foliar fertilization with magnesium by spraying.
• As an insect repellent: use the Epsom salt solution to spray garden and balcony plants
• As a conditioner for plants: fertilizes the soil, perfect for conifers, lawns, great fertilizer for garden and potted flowers, vegetables. Use about 1 tablespoon of Epsom salt for 2 liters of water. Epsom salt prevents browning of lawns and conifers.
• As a snail repeller: we sap the Epsom salt in the area of occurrence or threatened by the appearance of snails (similarly to ants working on borax). | agronomy |
https://scottishforestgarden.wordpress.com/2011/07/02/lovage-actually/ | 2017-03-26T07:12:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218189130.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212949-00275-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.952815 | 331 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__103349395 | en | One of the first perennial food plants I ever tried growing was a herb called lovage (Levisticum officinale). It has an amazing flavour: sort of earthy, yeasty and slightly celery. The drawback is that it grows into an 8ft tall triffid, whereas all it takes is a tiny fragment of leaf to flavour a dish.
The solution is to grow a related plant called Scots lovage (Ligusticum scoticum). It grows wild on the beaches up here and I have fond memories of adding it, freshly picked, to salads and pasta sauces on canoeing trips on the Sutherland coast. If you can’t be bothered going down to the beach every time you want a little bit, it grows modestly and unfussily in a sunny part of the forest garden. It is milder and sweeter than lovage too, so much so that the early leaves are great chopped into spring salads. Cooked, it combines beautifully with tomatoes and with beans (hence the pasta sauce). Like parsley, it is best added close to the end of the cooking.
Note: In postscript to this post, there seems to be a lot of variability in Scots lovage. One plant I have grows as described above, about 300mm in diameter; a second one from the same supplier (Poyntzfield Herbs) grew into a monster about a metre in diameter and eventually had to be removed. The larger one was in a more fertile spot, so I might divide the remaining one and put it in two different places to see whether the difference was genetic or environmental. | agronomy |
https://fourchetteknife.wordpress.com/2018/06/28/summer-quiche/ | 2020-12-01T03:11:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141542358.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20201201013119-20201201043119-00185.warc.gz | 0.886028 | 538 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__143033983 | en | This summer I entered the world of gardening. Just a little bit. Not that I started growing greens & veggies on a large field. I have a small gardening bed where I grow herbs, onions and carrots. Grandpa has a much larger garden and more experience and kindly takes care of the salads, cabbages and a few other greens.
In our village, there is also a small shop called Krautgaart that sells organically grown, seasonal vegetables and I love their concept of offering seasonal produce because that allows for a lot of variety and vegetables you wouldn’t necessarily grab in the supermarket. Today, I decided to make a light summer quiche and used eggs and freshly harvested garlic from Krautgaart.
The best part about using produce that is home-grown or from local stores, you can avoid plastic packaging. So let’s go green and healthy this summer!
1 zucchini, not too large
1 garlic clove
10-15 pitted black olives, cut in half
1 handful grated cheese (e.g. emmental or gouda)
300g crème fraîche, preferably light
1 shortcrust or puff pastry dough
Seasoning: Herbes de Provence (or dried rosemary, thyme, oregano), 2-3 fresh sage leaves (optional), salt, pepper, sweet paprika powder, ground nutmeg
1) In a flat baking pan (e.g. pie pan) roll out the pie dough. Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius (425 degrees Fahrenheit).
2) Wash and peel the zucchini. Grate it on a plate or in a bowl. Press the garlic clove and add it to the shredded zucchini. Season with pepper, salt and herbes de Provence. If you have fresh sage leaves chop them and add them as well. They will give a very fine aroma. Cover the bottom of the dough with the shredded zucchini mix. The layer should be about 1cm (0.5 inch) thick.
3) In a bowl, mix together the crème fraîche, the eggs and the cheese. Season with nutmeg, salt and sweet paprika powder. Pour the mix on top of the zucchini.
3) Cut the tomatoes in slices and layer them in a circle on top of the mix. Decorate with the olive halves and before you place the quiche in the oven, season with pepper again. If you like sprinkle a little bit of cheese on top.
4) Bake for 25min until golden brown. | agronomy |
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https://www.lawnandgardenguy.ca/spring-and-or-fall-clean-up | 2024-02-29T15:42:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474843.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229134901-20240229164901-00364.warc.gz | 0.944229 | 210 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__187773335 | en | Spring and Fall Property Clean-Up in Peterborough
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The most common problem in Peterborough is when the leaves get wet and pack down on top of the lawn, smothering out the grass. This is typical in the late fall where wind will accumulate leaves in corners and pockets and remain there until spring. This will kill parts of the lawn, compelling the time and expense to renovate the lawn. The best answer is to not let the leaves accumulate.
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https://www.bnymellon.com/us/en/who-we-are/csr/climate-action/farmland-fund-gets-the-green-recognition-it-deserves.jsp | 2020-03-31T13:32:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370500482.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20200331115844-20200331145844-00445.warc.gz | 0.942776 | 321 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__106720499 | en | Learn more about how Insight’s Global Farmland Fund became certified for its role in highlighting sustainability in the agriculture sector.
In December 2018, the Global Farmland Fund Limited, which is actively managed by BNY Mellon Insight Investment Management, hit a significant milestone. It became one of the first certified Guernsey Green Funds (GGF), a certification regulated by to the Guernsey Financial Services Commission, and which helps investors identify investment vehicles that adhere to recognized green standards.
Insight launched the Fund, with its first investment in 2012, acknowledging the essential role of primary production farming in the global economy. Climate change, population growth, and the associated rise in food demand have increased pressure on the agriculture sector to adopt more sustainable practices to ensure reliable food production over the long term. Insight believes the most successful farmland managers know sustainability is core to the long-term value of their business and saw in farmland an attractive investment opportunity and a way to support an undercapitalized sector.
“The GGF designation was awarded because of how directly we influence sustainable farming techniques and practices on the farming businesses within the fund,” said Detlef Schoen, head of Real Assets for Insight Investments. “We have particularly focused on farming operational techniques supporting efficient soil tillage, carbon soil sequestration, efficient use of fertilizers, range land management and animal waste management.” Through the Global Farmland Fund, BNY Mellon has enabled investors to credibly advance sustainable farming practices to help mitigate climate change risk. This Fund is closed to investors and is no longer accepting new subscriptions. | agronomy |
https://epure.org/about-ethanol/ethanol-benefits/innovation-and-advanced-biofuels/ | 2019-09-22T22:51:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514575751.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20190922221623-20190923003623-00076.warc.gz | 0.94085 | 451 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__25817740 | en | Renewable ethanol is a versatile product and our industry is a vital asset in Europe’s quest to decarbonise transport, boost growth and jobs, and achieve greater resource efficiency by utilising a range of feedstocks, such as waste and residues.
European ethanol plants are true biorefineries, converting multiple inputs into multiple outputs. These are not limited to renewable ethanol, but also include the production of much-needed GMO-free animal feed and biogenic carbon dioxide. The sector is also constantly innovating at different stages of the conversion processes. For example, new enzymes and yeasts have been developed in order to maximize the amount of ethanol produced from the feedstock used, improving resource efficiency. New outputs have also been developed, such as oil extracted from maize and wheat.
Similarly, the spread of best practice and constant innovation allow for the minimisation of waste. In many cases our plants pursue closed-loop production systems using, for example, waste biomass to generate green electricity and heat for direct use in ethanol production plants. Water use is also is kept to a minimum, recycled and/or treated before discharge.
Advanced ethanol, such as cellulosic ethanol, is a renewable fuel that further optimises resource efficiency by using waste and residue material, such as straw. In Europe, cellulosic ethanol can also be produced from dedicated energy crops such as miscanthus and switch grass. Ligno-cellulosic ethanol could be produced in dedicated plants, or could even be co-produced with conventional biofuels, creating a synergy that would maximize the benefits of the two pathways. Cellulosic ethanol has the potential to achieve even higher GHG emissions savings, up to carbon neutrality compared to fossil fuels, but its benefits go beyond this:
Processing these feedstocks to extract sugars requires high-tech facilities, pioneering enzyme and yeast extraction technologies, as well as highly skilled people. Europe enjoys easy access to these resources, thanks in part to traditional financing in the first stages of R&D up to the point of pilot and demonstration plants. Europe now needs to maximize the use of these resources and harvest the benefits of cellulosic ethanol by supporting fully integrated commercial-scale biorefineries. | agronomy |
https://www.sulky-burel.com/produit/roads-local-authorities/saltsand-spreader-rs-350rs-1000/ | 2019-11-13T02:24:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496665976.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20191113012959-20191113040959-00066.warc.gz | 0.877712 | 557 | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__182236172 | en | Designed for local authorities
Developed by the French fertiliser spreading specialist, this machine which has been specially designed for local authorities enables you to maintain your roads simply during winter and fertilise and maintain communal land.
Multi-purpose: sand, salt, fertiliser, etc.
The RS 1000 and the RS 350 are capable of spreading salt on your roads, spreading sand on your sports grounds and also fertiliser on green spaces like golf courses and sports centres.
Their spreading width can reach 10 metres. In all cases the significant slope of the hopper encourages the flow of the product and, therefore, a regular feed to the spreading disc.
To ensure maximum service life the RS machines have “high resistant” two-component orange paint.
Simple adjustments and complete basic equipment
- A hydraulic control allows the management of the opening/closing of the disc feed shutter.
- An adjustment table on the machine shows the shutter opening level for adjusting the application rate of salt/grit on roads (in g/m2). A graduated marker with an adjustment stop enables this application rate adjustment to be performed.
- Adjustment of the working width (from 1 to 10 m) is performed very simply by adjusting the height of the width deflector above the disc.
- As well as the permanent rotary agitator in the bottom of the hopper a specific “salt/grit-sand” agitator is supplied as standard.
- The spreading disc has 4 STAINLESS STEEL blades; a filter screen prevents any blockage at the bottom of the hopper by foreign bodies and clumps of the spreading product.
DPAE as an option for the RS 1000
As an option DPAE regulation by an electric actuator is possible:
whatever the forward speed, the application rate is controlled;
a plus for the site application rate and also for the environment.
|TYPE||RS 350||RS 1000|
|Working width||1-10 m||1-10 m|
|Hopper capacity (level)||350 l||1000 l|
|Overall width||0,87 m||1,55 m x 1,30 m|
|Loading height||1,24 m||1,40 m|
|Weight (indicative) weighing version||90 kg||215 kg|
|Payload||755 kg||2160 kg|
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http://highdesertfarming.org/projects/ | 2015-07-30T21:28:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-32/segments/1438042987662.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20150728002307-00271-ip-10-236-191-2.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.940784 | 284 | CC-MAIN-2015-32 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-32__0__122736270 | en | Wondering what the HDFI was up this Fall? Here is a recap of Fall and Winter activities!
Fall 2013: The first season at the High Desert Farming Initiative
As part of the research and outreach efforts by the High Desert Farming Initiative, the following projects and classes are being offered. Information and data on the projects will be posted as the results become available.
Salanova Lettuce: Is it the right choice for Nevada?
The HDFI has received a Specialty Crop Block Grant to measure the efficiency of Salanova Lettuce in a high desert climate. Salanova lettuce has been said to significantly reduce harvest and packaging processes because the leaf lettuce is produced on a head lettuce core, making the core removable with just one single cut – leaving evenly portioned leaves. It is a unique crop, previously only available in Europe, now available in the United States.
The HDFI is dedicating two hoop houses to the production of Salanova lettuce to evaluate the labor savings and differences in yields compared to other known lettuce varieties.
Cucumbers in Hoop Houses
In cooperation with the Specialty Crop Institute, the High Desert Farming Initiative will perform cucumber trials in hoop houses this spring. We will demonstrate two types of trellising systems and perfect the art of individual packaging for sale to grocery outlets and institutions. A fact sheet on our efforts will be available this fall. | agronomy |
https://shop.woovve.com/product/paparuda-pinot-grigio-2022/ | 2023-12-10T07:45:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679101282.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210060949-20231210090949-00083.warc.gz | 0.959339 | 139 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__262852560 | en | The first confirmation of the Recas domains was in 1447. Over the years the Recas grape vines have been passed between the Austrians, the Hungarians and many others. Today, the Recas winery manage the ancient vineyard. The company is owned by Romanian and British partners and they manage a vineyard of approximately 1100ha. With such an amazing history, the Recas Winery strives to retain the special quality of the wines whilst respectfully using new and innovative technology. In less than 25 years, the Recas winery has grown from a very traditional winery to one of the most advanced wineries in the country.
Ripe pear aromas, citrus and honey. | agronomy |
http://www.slaithwaite.coop/node/204 | 2014-04-16T07:23:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-15/segments/1397609521558.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20140416005201-00568-ip-10-147-4-33.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.972522 | 129 | CC-MAIN-2014-15 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-15__0__45552774 | en | Edibles leaves are back!
Edibles, a co-operative grower based at Paddock Farm in West Slaithwaite, is once again supplying the Green Valley Grocer with salad leaves, fresh from its polytunnel.
It has also made us some yummy Seville orange marmalade, which is available at the shop now too.
The co-op is a relatively new enterprise but is already one of our biggest local growers. We hope to receive a wider range of produce from the team - Rosie, Steve and Pip - as they develop their seven acres.
For more about Edibles see its website: | agronomy |
https://10minutesformom.com/home-ideas/crafts-diy-projects/easy-diy-activity-to-maintain-your-plants/ | 2023-05-31T10:29:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224646457.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20230531090221-20230531120221-00720.warc.gz | 0.935281 | 618 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__303016839 | en | Most families today have become nuclear. While living nuclear does have its pros and cons, there is definitely one major problem a nuclear family faces while they travel is to water their plants. Watering and maintaining your precious plants while you are away on holiday can be really tough especially if you have numerous plants set up in your kitchen garden or balcony.
In this article below, we have come up with some amazing tricks which help water your plant and maintain them in great condition even while you are holidaying somewhere across the globe. These DIY plant watering tips are a traveler’s best friend.
DIY Tips to Protect your Plants when you are Travelin
1.Drip Water Irrigation System:
A clever trick, this one ensures that your plants get sufficient water even while you are away. You only require a cheap water bottle with a cap for this method. Water your plants sufficiently with enough water before you insert this water-filled bottle upside down into the soil else the bottle will empty quickly. Make a few holes in the cap of the bottle and insert it upside down into the soil. The water will drip slowly from the bottle into the soil ensuring that your plant does not run dry.
2. String Water Irrigation System:
If you do not like the look of an upside down bottle inserted into your plants, then we have another clever hack. You will need thick cotton or nylon string and a bottle of water. Cotton or a nylon string is water absorbent making it very efficient for this watering fix. You need to dip one end of the string into the bottle filled with water and place the other end of the string into the soil of your plant. The string absorbs water from the bottle and waters your plant.
3. Make a miniature Greenhouse:
This one is an excellent trick to water your plants. It is a self-sustainable way to make your plants survive on their own. All you need is a plastic bag, some bamboo poles and a rubber band or a string. Poke the bamboo poles into your soil much above the height of your plant. Put the plastic bag over poles ensuring that it does not touch the foliage. Fasten the plastic bag to the pot with a rubber band or a string. This is a self-sustainable green-house arrangement.
4. Damp towel beneath:
If you just have a small number of potted plants, then this technique will work well for you. Place a damp towel in your kitchen sink and place the potted plant with its drain hole on the damp towel. The soil will absorb moisture from the towel when it needs water.
5. Damp Newspapers:
For large pots, you can place damp newspapers on top of the soil in your pots. The newspapers absorb moisture and provide the same to the soil as and when it requires. This tip will be useful if you are travelling for upto 4 days only.
These clever hacks will ensure that your precious flora and fauna at home remains intact while you are holidaying away from home. | agronomy |
http://www.lotterywest.wa.gov.au/grants/news-and-events/grant-news/campaigns/eon | 2016-10-23T12:04:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719273.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00273-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.953016 | 283 | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-44__0__133240255 | en | On the edge of nowhere
Story shared by: Katrina Burton – EON Foundation
“The EON Foundation (Edge of Nowhere) works in remote Kimberley communities. Lotterywest grants have filled gaps a few times so that our programs can go ahead.
The program started in one community which soon expanded to three. Since then we’ve expanded again to another three, and now we’ve got nine altogether and are expanding to 12.
Not only have we increased the number of communities but our programs cover more things. The first was an edible garden, based on providing better nutrition, particularly to the kids. Now the program has four different parts. It’s the garden, plus there’s a comprehensive nutrition and cooking program. And we’ve also got a healthy homes aspect, which is about hygiene and reducing infections by having a healthier environment generally.
We see big changes in the schools where our food and nutrition program has been adopted as part of the curriculum. The kids know much more now, compared with when we started. They’re growing and watering plants, giving them food. So they’re getting the message that they’re like a plant that needs to be fed properly to grow. The kids see the need to put healthy stuff in their body and drink lots of water.”
Watch this story shared by Katrina | agronomy |
https://rutlandramblings.blog/tag/food-drive/ | 2022-12-07T12:52:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711162.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20221207121241-20221207151241-00611.warc.gz | 0.976933 | 259 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__56855763 | en | Happy May Day! For many this date may bring back memories of May Day baskets and dancing around the maypole at school. May Day marks the official half-way point to summer so that is a good sign of things to come.
April was the first full month of social distancing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thankfully, people in and around Rutland are enjoying the change of weather and getting outdoors while social distancing continues. Parades of decorated cars, with honking horns, have gone through Rutland and area towns to help celebrate birthdays. Within the past week or so, farmers have begun spring planting which helped them get out of the house. The threat of rain is looming, so this planting window has been cut short. Many local gardeners were able to get their vegetables in the ground too if they had their seed in hand. The recent pandemic has brought a shortage of many things and some vegetable seeds have been in short supply. Area greenhouses are open, with restrictions, so there are still options for getting plants for several garden favorites. There will be some farmers markets in Rutland over the summer and fall so watch for the dates when they are announced.Continue reading “Hens Do Crow! May 1, 2020” | agronomy |
https://gaallen.com/news/index/view/id/2 | 2022-08-09T10:54:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570921.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809094531-20220809124531-00779.warc.gz | 0.93626 | 374 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__15024798 | en | Indeed, the new Explorer is available in three different versions: from the more structured models, authentic successors of the Explorer3, to the lighter, more compact models. 11 models with 6 engines that offer maximum safety, quality, performance and lower cost of ownership. Each of these is also equipped with mechanic transmission or Powershift to adapt to different working conditions.
There’s an inseparable association between SAME and the world of farming, which the company has helped to modernise with its tractors and an endless series of technical innovations. Each model is modern, efficient, rugged and well-built, safe and reliable, a faithful and tireless partner.
SAME has gained the trust of entire generations of farmers all over the world, becoming a point of reference for the hallmark values of solidity and practicality that it has always represented and that it continues to express to this day.
EXPLORER RANGE - DESIGNED FROM YOUR WORK
The Explorer, one of the most popular SAME tractors with over 130,000 machines sold since 1983, now has features and breadth of range making it the ideal companion for every farmer looking for a versatile, comfortable and reliable tractor.
VIRTUS RANGE - EVOLVING IS NATURAL
What we harvest tomorrow depends on how we farm today. Virtus knows this.
Combining state of the art technology with proven reliability, Virtus tractors are a major asset for all farmers.
Farms, agricultural contractors and livestock breeders each have their own individual requirements. Virtus aims to meet all of these needs, with high performance engines, energy-saving hydraulics, comfortable cabs and a wide choice of accessories and versatile configurations.
Virtus tractors cut costs, maximise efficiency and are easy to operate. | agronomy |
https://4htrees.org/product/bamboo-stakes-30-pack/ | 2018-01-21T05:03:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084890187.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20180121040927-20180121060927-00297.warc.gz | 0.940117 | 126 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__124195885 | en | Bundled in quantities of 25 and 30 to match seedling lot size, this green-dyed bamboo is offered for use in installing tree guards to protect newly-planted seedlings. These canes are 36 inches in length and about 6-8 millimeters in diameter and can be woven through the diamond mesh of the tree guards. See the Product Description for the tree guards for an illustration of the use of the bamboo for installation. This is the same bamboo as that used for plant support in vegetable and flower gardens. Some also use it to mark the location of newly-planted seedlings in a large field. | agronomy |
https://thelinkery.com/top-facts-about-coffee/ | 2020-08-14T01:22:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439739134.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20200814011517-20200814041517-00386.warc.gz | 0.967712 | 749 | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__125566599 | en | The coffee started as wild plants in the Kaffa area in southwestern Ethiopia more than a thousand years ago.
There are many stories of how to discover the coffee, but the most common one is about a shepherd who saw his goats get poked by eating the red fruits on the coffee bush.
The wild coffee plants in Africa still exist, but nowadays coffee is grown in many places in the world. The largest coffee producers are Brazil, Vietnam, and Colombia.
From fine to popular
When the coffee started arriving to many countries in about the 17th century, it was first used as a remedy for various ailments. Then coffee became a social drink for fine people; nobility and bourgeoisie. By the 19th century, coffee had become a popular drink for ordinary people, something that was offered when it came to both expected and unexpected visits. Since then, coffee consumption has only increased, except for occasional wartime rationing.
Freshly ground coffee is always the best, but the pre-ground also goes well. If you buy ready, keep in mind that an opened coffee pack stays fresh for about two weeks.
Three different beans
The coffee beans that are grown to become our coffee come from the species Coffea arabica and Coffea canephora (or robust, as you say everyday). Coffea liberica also become coffee.
Arabica accounts for three-quarters of the world’s production. The coffee comes from Ethiopia, but when Linnaeus named the plant he thought it came from the Arabian Peninsula. The mild flavor is popular, but the beans are delicate, which has made Arabica the most expensive bean.
Robusta is a more durable bean with higher caffeine content. It is originally from Congo. You may have heard of Congo coffee? The taste is bitter and fresh, and the bean is mostly used for instant coffee and as a flavor enhancer in espresso blends. About a quarter of all coffee is Robusta.
Liberica is the least popular bean. It was discovered and cultivated in West Africa. Liberica, which got its name from Liberia, produces a strong and bitter coffee. The bean accounts for one percent of all grown coffee.
Espresso Beans? There are no special espresso beans. But since the brewing in the espresso machine presses out a lot of acids, you have to adapt the mixture and roasting to it.
How’s that coffee?
The road from red fruits on a coffee bush to pre-ground coffee on the store shelf is long. The fruits ripen at different times and you pick them by hand, by machine or by shaking. Then you prepare the fruits, that is, remove the peel, pulp, and membranes from the two beans (seeds) contained in each fruit.
Storage and roasting
The beans are stored for up to six months, harvested and sorted by size and weight. Then we come to the highlight: roasting. It is now the almost odorless, gray-green coffee bean to become a beautiful brown bean full of flavor and aroma. Without a knowledgeable roaster who stops the roasting at exactly the right moment, there will be no good coffee.
Whole or ground beans
If the beans are not to be sold whole, they proceed to grinding. Then the ground coffee is allowed to rest for a day to give off the carbon dioxide that is formed. Unfortunately, part of the aroma disappears during the rest. In finer specialty coffee you now increasingly see a one-way valve that releases carbon dioxide but protects the aroma. Finally, the coffee is packed in a hard or soft vacuum package. The hardest is most common: A packet of coffee. | agronomy |
https://fijitimes.comwww.fijitimes.com.fj/turning-sweat-into-cash/ | 2023-09-30T12:59:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510676.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20230930113949-20230930143949-00610.warc.gz | 0.977592 | 595 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__41062551 | en | Turning sweat into cash
7 June, 2023, 9:00 pm
Vilimaina Rauqeuqe believes the task of improving her family’s living standard rests with her.
That’s why the 54-year-old from Nadakuni village in Waimaro, Naitasiri wakes up early and accompanies her husband to the plantation every morning.
Aside from her chores, Vilimaina helps her husband and does not rely on him to provide everything for the family.
“I help him and I believe every woman should do the same,” the mother of eight said during an interview at the Suva Municipal Market last week.
Every Friday, the couple sells produce, harvested from their plantation, at the Suva market.
Their crops include rourou, cassava, dalo, duruka, banana, and chillies, among others.
“I come to Suva every Friday with my husband to sell our crops which we grow on our farm,’ Vilimaina said.
“I prefer to take up a stall and sell my produce rather than doing wholesale because we make more profit by selling the produce ourselves. To be at the Suva market on time, the husband and wife team harvests their crops on Wednesdays and Thursdays. At around 2am on Fridays, they leave home with their produce in order to be at the Suva market before 6am. When selling is over, the couple shops for food and other family needs to take back to Nadakuni in the afternoon.
“I do my own planting and also help my husband in his dalo, cassava and yaqona plantation.
“I have eight children and seven of them are married. Those who are married support their own families. They have their kids to look after, so my husband and I work hard on our farms to support ourselves.”
She said life was a struggle at times, especially when the price of goods sky rocketted.
“We have to work very hard to earn a living.”
“Waking up at 2 am and coming to the Suva market with the produce from our village is not an easy task, but I have to do it for my family. Vilimaina said the waiver of market fees had helped them and the government should continue with this pro-poor initiative.
“Before we had to pay stall fees to sell our produce, but currently we are not paying it. That amount is saved for our shopping.” Vilimaina said people should utilize the land to improve their family life.
“My advice to unemployed women in the village is to get into farming,” she said.
“Apart from getting fresh vegetables to sustain the famly, you can also get an income by selling your produce.” | agronomy |
http://www.cfc.umt.edu/UMSER/ | 2015-03-04T04:20:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-11/segments/1424936463453.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20150226074103-00174-ip-10-28-5-156.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.891774 | 205 | CC-MAIN-2015-11 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-11__0__144750113 | en | Welcome to the official page of the UM Society for Ecological Restoration!
Our mission is :
"to promote ecological restoration as a means of sustaining the diversity of life on Earth and reestablishing an ecologically healthy relationship between nature and culture."
UMSER Members and friends on a farm tour/weed pull at the Native Ideals Seed Farm in Arlee, MT.
What we’re working on
- Restoring diversity to Mt. Sentinel’s prairie
- Facilitating community participation in the wellbeing of the Missoula Valley’s natural areas
- Restoring the “M” Trail to stem erosion and trailside degradation
- Preserving native plant diversity
- Managing invasive species on Mt. Sentinel and promoting invasive species awareness
- Promoting collaboration between the university and surrounding community
- Providing volunteer opportunities for students to gain experience in restoration practice
- Native plant gardening and greenhouse propagation
- Promoting research and citizen science in the field of ecological restoration | agronomy |
https://digitalflip.co/iot/john-deere-gets-more-connected-with-samsara-integration/ | 2022-10-03T05:54:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337398.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20221003035124-20221003065124-00602.warc.gz | 0.91733 | 461 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__264717056 | en | Agricultural equipment manufacturer John Deere this week announced a new level of integration with Samsara Vehicle Gateways which should allow farmers a greater grade of real-time insight into the vehicles that support key farm gear.
The new integration works through JDLink John Deeres in-house connectivity layer for distant treatment and advisering agricultural equipment. JDLink via a phone or web app can show distant symptom information track machinery geographically and prepare a host of other distant advisering features.
Integrating Samsaras vehicle gateways — edge devices that can be equipped on any vehicle to track engine symptoms GPS position and many other pieces of operational data — resources that JDLink can be used to track a much wider array of support vehicles certain for present cultivation not just John Deeres own machines which have indigenous support for the method.
’Support vehicles in cultivation — such as fuel trucks labor trucks and pickups — play a nice role in farming operations’ said Samsara in a statement. ’Their instrumental tasks include taking fuel to equipment transporting crops and servicing equipment. The power to adviser support vehicles location and status progress in near real-time and quickly approach information without interrupting workflows on the farm is key.’
John Deere has been at the forefront of advances in exactness cultivation for roughly the past decade. Underpinned by a greatly careful GNSS location-tracking method the companys agricultural IoT offerings initially featured firm perpendicular integration. Farmers used Deere equipment to reap the benefits of the companys technology with pliant aim for interoperpower. Now however the integration of products from other companies like Samsara may show that Deeres technology plan is changing.
Connected cultivation is a wide term that covers a host of technological applications designed to make farming simpler and more efficient from soil and weather sensors delivering significant data to location tracking letting farmers set seeds and water fields with terminal levels of exactness. Adding support vehicles to a connected cultivation setup further increases the amount of control farmers can exertion over their operations streamlining livelihood and logistics and potentially reducing those costs.
The newly integrated Samsara solution is useful in soon approach for support vehicles in the US and Canada. Vehicles using Samsaras edge modules can connect using an app useful through the companys online marketplace. | agronomy |
http://www.in100words.com/2018/06/why-you-should-pee-on-your-vegetable.html | 2019-03-25T10:34:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912203865.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20190325092147-20190325114147-00450.warc.gz | 0.805078 | 122 | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__16330289 | en | Five hundred liters per year fertilizes 400m2 of soil.
Potatoes fertilized with urine have an increased yield of 70%.
Dilute 1 liter of urine in 10 liters of water, store in closed, opaque containers, or pee directly to the compost.
Use on vegetables that require nitrogen (spinach, cauliflower, lettuce, corn, leeks, chard). Squash, tomatoes and aubergines also thrive on urine.
Note: excess nitrogen promotes disease and attracts pests so use 3 liters of urine per square meter.
100 words, 605 characters | agronomy |
https://www.linawillow.org/home/2013/01/songburrow-strollers-fourth-farm-concert-february-3/ | 2023-10-02T09:01:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510983.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20231002064957-20231002094957-00445.warc.gz | 0.94977 | 322 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__40533485 | en | After an extended break to enjoy the many festivities over the Yule period, the Songburrow Strollers are once again back on the farm yard trail, ready to play music to the many hard working farmers of the Shire!
Date: Sunday February 3, 2013
Time: Meet up from 7:30PM UK/GMT (2:30PM /servertime).
Concert starts at 8PM UK/GMT (3PM /servertime)
Place: Olo Proudfoot’s farm, Hobbiton (Loc 30.3S, 70.6W). Laurelin server!
The Songburrow Strollers are playing today!
Following on from their previous concerts at Longo Burrow’s farm, the Songburrow Strollers are pleased to announce their fourth farm concert which will take place over at Olo Proudfoot’s farm in Hobbiton!
The farm should be a familar sight to many folk, as it is a source of much activity, not just for farmers of the Shire; folks from all across seem to flock here to grow their crops. Therefore it seems only right and proper to celebrate the farm with a concert, and Master Olo Proudfoot has suggested we play at the side of his barn which has ample space for performing, and for dancing!
Folks of all shapes and sizes are welcome to attend, although tall folk should be polite enough to stand at the back so as not to block the views of the little folk.
Concert thread on the Grand Order forums | agronomy |
https://esgnewsasia.com/sea6-energy-launches-worlds-first-large-scale-mechanised-tropical-seaweed-farm-in-indonesia/ | 2024-04-24T07:08:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819067.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424045636-20240424075636-00535.warc.gz | 0.914656 | 562 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__18479288 | en | Sea6 Energy, a technology pioneer in the Blue Economy, has launched the world’s first large-scale mechanized tropical seaweed farm off Ekas, on the island of Lombok, Indonesia.
The one-square-kilometre seaweed farm marks a significant milestone in establishing the scalability of sustainable tropical seaweed cultivation for the production of large industrial applications such as biofertilizers, bioplastics, and the continued research and development of renewable chemicals and fuels.
The challenges in harvesting tropical seaweed at-scale have been seen as a significant barrier to growth in the industry, and the key reason for limited research on the seaweed feedstock’s applicability in large industrial applications.
By automating various workflows of seaweed cultivation, from seeding to harvesting, and developing proprietary processing know-how that dramatically enhances the feedstock’s shelf life, Sea6’s vertically integrated state-of-the-art technology platform increases smallholder farmer productivity and firmly positions the oceans as the next frontier for scalable agriculture biomass for a sustainable planet.
Seaweed is gaining in popularity because of its potential to be used as an input feedstock to make many products that would otherwise be made today from fossil fuels or land-based biomass, which is increasingly in conflict with the human food supply chain.
Sea6’s one-square-kilometre seaweed farm minimises environmental impact, and ensures the highest standards of product quality, safety, and traceability while creating employment opportunities for coastal communities.
“We are honored to inaugurate the world’s first mechanized tropical sea farm, a testament to our unwavering commitment to innovation and sustainability in the Ocean Economy,” said Nelson Vadassery, co-founder and CEO of Sea6 Energy. “This groundbreaking initiative not only showcases the immense potential of sustainable seaweed cultivation but also underscores our collective responsibility to develop sustainable products for future generations.”
Due to Sea6’s potential for scale, the company has attracted nearly US$$30 million of international investment over the past ten years, including Netherlands-based sustainable aquaculture fund Aqua-Spark, India’s Tata Capital, BASF Venture Capital, Twin Towers Ventures, and Singapore-based family offices, Silverstrand Capital and Potato Impact Partners.
In 2023, Temasek Foundation provided a grant to support the pilot of the automation and mechanization of the tropical seaweed farm in Ekas. Shrikumar Suryanarayan, Chairman of Sea6 Energy, said, “The support of the Government of Indonesia along with the commitment of our investors and supporters has been instrumental in bringing this landmark project to fruition.” | agronomy |
https://www.delasallewaterford.com/agricultural-science/ | 2023-12-07T16:32:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100677.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20231207153748-20231207183748-00221.warc.gz | 0.930985 | 617 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__287187519 | en | Agricultural Science is the study of the science and technology behind the principles and practices of agriculture. It is a 2 year course with a maximum of 24 students per class. The published syllabus has remained unchanged for many years. It is examined at two levels – ordinary and higher level. There is little difference in the content between the levels.
The course investigates a variety of areas of agriculture including:
- Soil science
- Structure and function of plants
- Farm crops production – cereals, root and grassland
- Animal production and husbandry – beef, dairy, sheep and pigs
- Structure and function of the animal body
- Farm buildings and farm-house environment
- Fertilisers and the environment
- Trees and shelter
The examination consists of a terminal written paper worth 75% and a practical coursework component worth 25%.
The practical component 25%
The practical component consists of:
- Identification of plants and animals (food producing breeds and pests) associated with agriculture
- A written report on practical experience gained with 2 crops, 1 livestock enterprise and field and farmyard layout maps. Practical experience must be gained on a farm over the 2 year period so access to a farm (home or adopted) is essential.
- Laboratory investigations carried out and written up relating to ecology, soil science, animal physiology, plant physiology, genetics and microbiology.
Terminal Written Paper 75%
The exam paper consists of 9 long questions of which 6 must be answered.
Requirements to study Agricultural Science at Leaving Certificate
- Students should have a genuine interest in Science.
- It is preferable for students to have studied Science at higher level for their Junior Certificate.
- Students must be willingly to visit a farm(s) on a number of occasions to complete the practical component of their assessment so, access to a farm on a regular basis is essential.
- Students must be willing to commence the practical component in 5th
- Students must have an inquisitive mind and a desire to know why things work as they do.
- Animal, plant and food sciences
- Agri-business, e.g. sales and marketing departments, banking
- Environmental management
- Horticulture and forestry areas
- Farming and farm management
- Senior technical positions in quality control and food processing industries
- Technical personnel in organisations offering environmental services to farmers
- Start-up agriculturally based businesses.
Should I take up agricultural science for the leaving certificate?
- You are good at junior certificate science.
- You have an interest in farming or a career in the agricultural sector.
- You are also doing Biology or Geography as there is some overlap in content.
- You have access to a farm or live on a farm, upon which you can complete the practical component.
- You require a science subject for entry to a course (Agricultural Science is an acceptable science subject for most university courses)
- You enjoy practical work and are good at writing projects and reports. | agronomy |
http://stoneledge.farm/ | 2017-07-22T12:32:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549424060.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20170722122816-20170722142816-00064.warc.gz | 0.967254 | 162 | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__70608376 | en | Order Your 2017 CSA Share
Do you already have a Member Account? Click Member Login and place your 2017 share order.
New to CSA? Click New Member Registration, select the CSA location and place your CSA share order.
What is CSA?
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a unique relationship of mutual support and commitment between a farm and community members for an entire growing season. CSA members purchase a share for the growing season before the harvest begins. The price of the share enables the farm to cover yearly costs, almost all of which are incurred before the crops are ready for harvest. This entitles the member to a share of the harvest throughout the season, grown and delivered by a farm they know and trust. The CSA season runs from June until November. | agronomy |
https://enviroreg.com/ | 2022-08-14T08:55:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00529.warc.gz | 0.91839 | 173 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__126500330 | en | Pesticide Regulatory Consultation
EnviroReg LLCSM advises U.S. and global pesticide companies on state and federal regulatory and enforcement matters under Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and under state regulations. We represent clients across the entire breadth of the pesticide arena, including agricultural chemicals, structural and residential pesticides and biocides.
We are highly skilled scientific and regulatory experts with both industry and research experience and extensive state and federal regulatory and enforcement experience.
We cover every step of the regulatory process, and we work closely with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state agencies. Our representation is vigorous, strategic, and detail-oriented, yet cost-efficient. We work as a team to address issues and protect our clients’ interests while obtaining favorable business and regulatory outcomes. | agronomy |
https://gopher-trapping.com/category/uncategorized/page/6/ | 2019-01-17T17:28:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583659056.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20190117163938-20190117185938-00536.warc.gz | 0.935398 | 1,278 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__141673190 | en | Make your vegetable beds gopher-proof using wire. A fun article on the subject that I found here: http://santacruzwire.com/index.php/farm-reporter/23-farm-reporter/214-how-to-builld-a-gopher-proof-garden-bed.html is included.
Many people find a gopher in the ir veggie garden after it is too late. I always recommend putting a long lasting wire bottom and sides on a vegetable bed so that if a gopher gets in, you will have time to trap him before he starts killing plants. This will work for moles too, though moles don’t eat plants, they dislodge a lot of soil around their roots. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
A fun article on the subject that I found here: http://santacruzwire.com/index.php/farm-reporter/23-farm-reporter/214-how-to-builld-a-gopher-proof-garden-bed.html is included of you can click on the link to directly to the page:
“A Gopher-Proof Bed For Your Victory Garden”
Written by Maria Gaura
SANTA CRUZ (April 2009 ) – The Victory Garden is back. Given the sad state of the economy this year, interest in home-grown food is soaring. The National Gardening Association estimates that 7 million U.S. households plan to plant new vegetable gardens this year, boosting the number of backyard plots to 43 million. First Lady Michelle Obama has even installed a kitchen garden at the White House, imparting a patriotic feel to the sometimes grubby business of growing your family’s food.
If you, too, are taking the gardening plunge this year, start your growing season by building a sturdy raised bed. Here are directions for a gopher-proof redwood planter that you can build in one afternoon, and is portable enough to take with you if you move.
Materials for a 42-inch-square raised bed, purchased at local stores, will cost about $80, and the finished planter should last at least ten years. Local lumberyards will cut your boards to length, so the only tools you will need are a power screwdriver, wire cutters, and a heavy-duty staple gun.
But before you strap on the toolbelt, take a look at your yard and figure out the best location for your new garden bed. At a minimum, choose a spot with the best possible sun exposure, and access to a hose. Proximity to a warm, south-facing wall is a plus, and you’ll need access for a wheelbarrow.
These raised beds are going on top of an existing, gopher-infested, lawn.
Use 2 x 12 redwood boards so the planter is sturdy, and deep enough for healthy roots. Redwood is naturally rot-resistant, and will not release toxic chemicals into the soil as will pressure-treated lumber, creosote-soaked railroad ties, or discarded truck tires.
You will need eight metal corner braces for each planter, two for each inside corner, measuring at least 2.5” x 1.5”. To keep the gophers out, line the box with heavy-duty gopher wire or hardware cloth .
Gopher wire is expensive, but lasts longer than flimsy poultry wires. Some local hardware stores and nurseries sell gopher wire in prepackaged rolls of 25 feet to 100 feet in length. This type of gopher wire looks like aviary wire but is sturdier, and is easy to work with because of its flexibility. You can also use hardware cloth, which is a welded-wire mesh that can be bought by the foot at local lumberyards. Hardware cloth is much stiffer than the pre-packaged gopher wire, and harder to work with. But it is less expensive, can be bought by the foot, and lasts longer underground.
To assemble your planter box, stand the boards on edge, line them up as desired and sink two screws into each corner from the outside. Then screw the corner braces into the inside corners of the box. When the frame is assembled, cut a sheet of gopher wire big enough to fit in the bottom of the box, with a three- to six-inch overlap on all four sides. If you need to combine two narrower sheets of gopher wire, make sure to seal the overlapped seam securely with twisted wire, or gophers can easily slip through the opening.
First, sink screws from the outside of the box
Then install the corner braces
Press the wire into the bottom of the box and up along the sides using gloved hands or even your feet, paying special attention to getting the wire tight against the inside corners of the box. Gophers are persistent and can squeeze through very small openings – you need to thoroughly staple the wire to the wood to keep the little pests out.
Load up your staple gun with half-inch staples, and fix the wire to the wood, setting a double row of staples every few inches along the entire perimeter of the box. Spend extra time in the corners, making sure the staples are set deeply into the wood.
1/ 2A Gopher-Proof Bed For Your Victory Garden
Written by Maria Gaura
Roll out and cut a sheet of gopher wire to fit
And that’s it.
Scoot the box into place, level it with shims, rocks or dirt, and fill it up with the contents of the compost pile you built in December . Forgot to build that compost pile? Then you may have to spend some money on bagged compost from the garden store, or a truckload of .compost from the landfill
Now you’re ready to plant. And if at the end of summer you decide to move your garden box, all you need to do is shovel out the soil and jiggle the box free of roots that may be entwined in the gopher wire.
Materials for this 42-inch planter cost about $80 | agronomy |
http://peterhalecooneyiii.blogspot.com/2010/03/spring-has-sprung.html | 2017-05-23T03:18:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463607325.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20170523025728-20170523045728-00586.warc.gz | 0.922334 | 110 | CC-MAIN-2017-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-22__0__39304647 | en | Abby and I started our herb and vegetable garden mere days ago. With advice from our local gardening shop and a whole lot of sunshine, things are really getting started.
Abby is in charge of the chamomile, thyme, mesclun, and fenugreek, I'm in charge of the tomatoes, green and yellow beans. Tomorrow we're heading to home depot for some repotting supplies to prepare for the big move outside, that is when New York heats up a little more.
More to come. | agronomy |
https://valledor.cl/en/our-processes/ | 2024-04-13T19:53:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816832.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413180040-20240413210040-00124.warc.gz | 0.880652 | 317 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__114333552 | en | our best from the beginning ...
We buy wheat, corn and soybeans to produce our own food for the pigs, in our plants located in Mallarauco and Nancagua.
We breed our pigs carefully protecting the biosafety of our employees and of the environment.
- We have our own laboratories..
We generate electricity using the biogas generated by the treatment of pig slurry.
The slurry is the result of combination of pork manure with the waters we use to wash the pig’s pens.
From these slurry we develop the following products:
- Biogas; it allows us to generate electricity and caloric energy.
- Bio-fertilizer; it allows us to fertilize and improve soils.
Fertigation with pork slurry;
It consists of adding pig slurry to the irrigation water as fertilizer, to generate a better distribution and absorption of nutrients in the different crops, whether annual, prairies, fruits or vines. In this way we incorporate Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium and other essential nutrients to the soil, supporting the growth of the plants.
- Lower production costs, since we are reducing the purchase of inorganic fertilizers.
Increase of production, since the set of nutrients from the slurry generates an exponential crop growth.
Improvement of soil quality, since it has an organic load that helps roots growth.
- An increase of the quantity and quality of irrigation water. | agronomy |
http://www.idaf.es/proyecto/fortalecimiento-institucional-de-la-universidad-publica-de-libano-lebanese-university-para-la-implantacion-de-los-estudios-avanzados-de-ingenieria-forestal/ | 2022-05-17T20:12:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662520817.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20220517194243-20220517224243-00755.warc.gz | 0.905742 | 255 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__305621253 | en | ||Creating the right conditions for the opening of specialized training program in Forestry. In this sense, IDAF will support the ongoing development of specialized curriculum and academic content within each subject; will provide a training support to faculty staff in charge of developing the courses within the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences of the Lebanese University and will support the acquisition of teaching material necessary for the proper development of the course.
The establishment of a forestry research program in Lebanon. This will involve, together with local partner, the identification and definition of the main forest research lines in the country, demand both locally and globally (i.e. new production alternatives forest fires, climate change, new technologies land management, etc.). These actions will be complemented by support for the acquisition of scientific equipment necessary for the provision of specialized research laboratories within the Lebanese University and the creation of the physical and virtual Forestry Documentation Center at the Lebanese University.
The identification of forest development projects of interest to those involved actors in Lebanese agroforestry sector which can be supported from the project initiative. It aims to strengthen the Lebanese University as an agent of generation and transfer of knowledge to end users, as same as a dynamic and productive development agency within the Lebanese agroforestry sector. | agronomy |
http://bioacores.com/en/about.html | 2022-07-02T08:32:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103989282.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20220702071223-20220702101223-00160.warc.gz | 0.932415 | 153 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__15095136 | en | BIOACORES S.L. is specialized in the development of innovative processes to obtain natural products of high biological and commercial value, from waste from the agri-food industry. Bioacores has obtained the designation of Innovative Technology-Based Company by ANCES on July 30, 2019.
It is also proposed to generalize this extraction and purification technology to a laboratory scale using biosolvents to obtain bioactive natural products by extraction, separation and purification of the components through sustainable and industrially scalable crystallization and chromatography processes. This study will focus on the use of three solvents that are already commercialized from non-fossil renewable sources: ethyl acetate, ethanol and cyclopentyl methyl ether | agronomy |
http://www.livingpittsburgh.com/2011/09/fall-fun-at-shenot-farm-pittsburgh-events/ | 2013-05-21T09:04:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368699812416/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516102332-00008-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.949743 | 190 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__96948288 | en | Event: Fall Fun at Shenot Farm
Location: 3754 Wexford Run Road, Wexford, PA 15090
Date: Saturdays and Sundays from September 24 through October 31, 2011 (plus Columbus Day)
Time: 11am until 5pm (Columbus day from 1pm until 5pm
Cost: Free to attend (plus cost of pumpkin)
Description: Take a FREE hayride to the pumpkin patch every Saturday and Sunday through the end of October at Shenot Farm in Wexford (weather permitting). Once you’ve reached the patch, you can pick your jack-o-lantern pumpkin (45 cents per pound to purchase). The cornstalk maze at the patch is free as well. Once you get back to the market, you can take advantage of fresh pressed cider samples, fudge samples and other samples based on availability. Kids can also play at the straw barn equipped with a slide. | agronomy |
http://eco-pioneers.org/bio-fertilizer/?replytocom=1294 | 2018-01-23T02:01:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084891705.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20180123012644-20180123032644-00467.warc.gz | 0.922924 | 2,558 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__239178904 | en | Working with damaged soils can be a huge challenge. In the world we live in today, it’s hard to find soils that haven’t been damaged through agricultural or urban misuse. If you are one of those lucky few who stumbled on a piece of land that already had pristine, rich deep and loamy soils than rejoice because you need not read any further… Still here? Yea, thought so. Most of us in permaculture design are working with or at least, have started out with, damaged, desiccated, mineral depleted, lifeless soils. One way or another, we have been tasked with reviving our soils from generations of abuse. But how do we return the basic building blocks of life to the soil quickly and efficiently so that we can get on with the high yielding polycultures we keep dreaming about? Enter – Bio-Fertilizer!
While interning at the Permaculture Research Institute in Australia I got my first taste (I did NOT actually taste it… and I don’t recommend anyone else try to taste it – it’s for the soils not the guts) of soil remineralization through Bio-Fertilization. During a Soil Biology course with Paul Taylor, we learned about compost, compost tea, and the relationships between various soil microorganisms. One piece that clearly stuck out for me was the understanding of the role of anaerobic versus aerobic microbes within this complex life web.
Aerobes and Anaerobes: What’s The Difference?
Paul pointed out how important it is to maintain aerobic soils. Meaning, healthy soils are aerated soils with a lot of organic life and rich mineral content. To create aerated soils we need to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria. These are generally the bacteria that inhabit our compost and compost teas (so long as we are cultivating proper compost and compost tea!)
Aerobes, organisms that survive and thrive in oxygenated environments, help to create porous soils with a lot of area for water and air to seep in and stay put. Building a sponge like humic layer, aerobes are hard at work for us binding together various soil aggregates and other organic materials with their glue like excretions.
Anaerobes, on the other hand, thrive in environments that lack oxygen. These, often smelly, little microbes are keen to compact our soils. Desiring an environment that lacks oxygen, the biofilm excretions of these guys serves to seal up those porous soils you’ve worked so hard on. This is why it is so important to create a balanced compost system and highly aerate compost teas. Breeding anaerobes is asking for trouble!
Then, why am I so excited about an anaerobic fertilizer? Well, permaculture is not about prescribing human notions of right and wrong, good and bad, to the world around us. Permaculture simply asks us to observe what is, and design accordingly. Through this objective way of understanding our world, new patterns, previously clouded by our prejudice, begin to emerge (The principles “The Problem is The Solution” and “Everything Gardens” come to mind here).
That is what makes the anaerobes so exciting! When we stop placing judgments on how they smell or their preference for compacted soils, we start to recognize patterns of behavior that can be leveraged to our benefit as well as ways in which less than beneficial behavioral patterns can be limited.
During our 5 day soil course at the PRI, we learned that one of the many patterns of anaerobic microbes (particularly those that inhabit the gut of ruminant animals) is their proficiency at breaking down minerals in their environment. If you still harbor a prejudice toward these little guys, you might be thinking, “Oh no! They’re going to eat up all the minerals in my soil! How can that be a good thing?”
It’s true, anaerobes are going to eat up all kinds of minerals… and with smart design, we can leverage this to our advantage! This is where Bio-Fertilizer anaerobic digestion comes in. You see, once a mineral element finds its way into the body of a microorganism, it becomes available to other microorganisms. In this way, mineral elements can be begin to climb the food chain and eventually reach your plants – and, from our plants, these important nutrients eventually find their way into ourselves and our families.
The Old Ways
In conventional agricultural systems we tend to think of the soil as a lifeless medium with the sole purpose of holding our plants upright. If microorganisms in the soil are considered, they are typically considered a threat to be eradicated. It is up to the plant, and the plant alone, to extract all the elements it needs to grow and stay healthy. So, when the soil is lacking in a particular nutrient, we simply apply that nutrient in the recommended dosages and wait for plant health to improve. When the health of our plants doesn’t improve, or only improves very marginally, we assume we need to add more, and more often, to obtain our desired result. All the while, our minerals, and all our hard work, and plenty of money, are all being washed down the not so proverbial drain as water-soluble nutrients get carried away with each watering.
What we’ve done is completely neglect a very important and very complex part of the process. By missing this important link in the chain of nutrient cycling, living soil, we’ve increased our work load, created unintended problems beyond the scope of the one we intended to resolve, and put ourselves on a treadmill of continual supplementation.
Microorganisms are not only a delivery vehicle for mineral nutrients to the plant roots, they also help prevent nutrients from washing away in the first rain event. As a result, minerals stay in the soil where they are needed, instead of in the ground water or rivers where they can be a pollutant. It behooves us to use these microscopic muscles to take care of the heavy lifting and save our precious time and money by holding on to vital nutrients and deliver them to our plants, where we want them.
Proper use: It’s a “Teem” Effort
But how do we manage to accomplish this without creating the compacted (and smelly) conditions anaerobes are known for? As you might have guessed, proper use of Bio-Fertilizers provides some answers.
Bio-Fertilizer, as will be described here, is an anaerobic fermentation process used to secure vital minerals in bio-available form. In these bio-available forms, these minerals are less susceptible to leaching and more available to plant roots than minerals just scattered on the ground. But left to their own, they can create harmful conditions in your soil – to use them properly, they must be teamed up with the aerobes in our compost and compost teas.
How it works
Using a controlled environment (in this case a airtight 200lt. drum) we create a suitable habitat for our little anaerobes. Combining soluble minerals, a food source and the bacteria from a ruminate animal, we set in set in motion a fermentation process that will take about 2 months to complete. By the end of the fermentation process it is mostly safe to assume the bacteria have had an opportunity to consume most of the minerals provided.
There are several recipes that might be used depending on your soil’s needs. In the tropics and subtropics, where slash and burn agriculture disperses minerals into the atmosphere and monsoons washout the little that remains, Bio-Fertilizers are particularly important to help replace these highly mobile nutrients. Soils test will help you determine what minerals might be in short supply and help you create a recipe that works best for your soil conditions.
Regardless of the specific recipe used, the basic elements remain the same. First, you’ll need an airtight container with an airlock. These can be assembled out of basic materials that are readily available just about anywhere. In the video, we used a 200lt. container with a locking airtight lid. We then added an airlock using a 1/2″ rubber grommet, a terminal coupling, hose, and water bottle. Drilling a whole in the lid of the drum we insert the grommet and terminal coupling. We then attach a hose to the terminal coupling using a hose clamp and insuring that all attachments are airtight (very important!). The hose is then inserted into a half-full reused soda or water bottle attached to the drum lid with a wire. Make sure the hose is fully submerged in the water inside the bottle or the airtight seal is lost. The airlock allows air to escape the 200lt. drum so that pressure does not build up but also maintains the integrity of the oxygen free environment.
In the video, we use the following simple ingredient list:
- Microbe Food
- 10lt. Water
- 2lt. milk or whey
- 2lt. molases
- 100lt. of water
- 40 – 50lt. fresh calf or cow manure
- 3kg. Soluble silica and phosphorus (powdered)
- 2kg. Volcanic rock dust or basalt
- 1/2kg. yeast
The ingredients for the microbe food are combined in a large bowl separately. These ingredients promote the growth of the yeast as well as the bacteria in the manure.
Next, 40 – 50 liters of calf or cow manure are added to the 200lt. drum. It is best to add the mature before adding the water… otherwise, you might get manure water back-splashing on you as you try to add the manure.
If you have access to fresh rumen, this is preferred. It is the bacteria in the rumen that are doing the heavy lifting here so if we can get them directly from the rumen our chances of success are greatly enhanced.
After the manure or rumen are added, we add our water, mineral elements and microbial food. Finally, we add the yeast, mix the concoction thoroughly and seal it up. The yeast is used to quickly consume all the available oxygen inside the drum so that the bacteria in the rumen can do their work.
Over the next two months, this brew will ferment and the bacteria will be given a chance to completely consume all the mineral elements. The ferment should be left in a cool dark space for the two month fermentation process where it won’t be disturbed. Check occasionally to insure the hose is still submerged in the water and all the fittings are airtight.
After two months, remove the lid from the container. The brew should smell like a ferment. If it smells putrid (like death or rotting flesh) it should be disposed of in the safest way possible… DO NOT SPRAY THIS ON YOUR CROPS (the putrefying bacteria are often pathogenic so be sure to dispose of a bad brew appropriately)!!
Once you are confident that the smell is of a fermentation and not a putrification, the mixture should be thoroughly aerated (vortexing and bubbling should both work fine) and sprayed out with a aerobic compost tea. The process of aeration kills most of the anaerobic bacteria and gives favor to the aerobes in the compost tea. In this way, the anaerobes are disfavored and not given the opportunity to cause any damage to the soil’s ecosystem while the mineral elements are maintained inside the dead and dying bodies of these anaerobes. When sprayed out with a healthy aerobic compost tea, the minerals move into an even more plant available form inside the bodies of aerobes.
The results are dramatic and much more than you can get from just compost tea alone. Effectively remineralizing soils is a critical process that is missing out of most rehabilitative practices today. Generations of exploitative and extractive behaviors have left our soils depleted and can hamper our attempts to produce yield. The minerals that have been washed away and extracted through shortsighted agricultural practices have to be replaced somehow. By continuing to observe the patterns of nature, eliminating our prejudices and applying our design minds we can find solutions to any problems that confront us. | agronomy |
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Our self-fertile fruit trees are ideal for smaller gardens or for when you would prefer to grow a single fruit tree. Both varieties are best-suited to USDA zones 5 through 8. Cherry plums attract birds, squirrels and other small mammals, so you may need to cover the tree with mesh in early summer to harvest undamaged fruit. The choice of English plums and gages in shops and supermarkets can only be described as almost non-existent. These tough trees are self-fertile and require little pruning or extra care. Mature height: 16ft-24ft after 10 years Myrobalan rootstock Let me know when this item is back in stock. Thank you. The deciduous cherry plum tree has a rounded to spreading habit with ovate, dark green foliage. You can purchase double/triple grafts (two or three varieties on the one plant) in Palmers stores. It can be kept small with pruning but usually grows to about 25 feet tall. Her work has appeared in health, medical and scientific publications such as Endocrinology and Journal of Cell Biology. Self-pollinating fruit trees include most types of sour cherries and most nectarines, as well as nearly all peaches and apricots.Pears are a self-pollinating fruit, but if cross pollination is available, it may result in larger yields. She has also published in hobbyist offerings such as The Hobstarand The Bagpiper. Aalthough each self-fertile plum tree can be grown on its own, close proximity to another damson, gage or plum can help to maximise its yield. Combo European Plum Tree (4 varieties) This self-fertile, hardy tree on semi-dwarf rootstock will grow 12-15' tall and provide loads of red and purple fruit for canning, drying and fresh... View full details 1. Japanese plums bloom early and aren't suitable for areas with late frosts. Home / Shop Fruit Trees / Products tagged “self-fertile ” Filter. An excellent, early eating, European plum with oval, medium sized dark bluish black fruit. Name: Blue Tit AGM Group: Plum Pollination group: Self-fertile Season of use: Mid-August Quality: Good, but not especially sweet Comments: Greenish-yellow fruits; reliable, compact. They still require reasonable space and require a little expertise in knowing how to prune. Victoria was raised in Sussex around 1840 so has stood the test of time. Self Fertile. Showing 1–24 of 25 results. Below are the most effective pollinators we have chosen for your area... Bubblegum 'Toka' Plum Tree; Planting & Care. How to Grow a Green Gage Plum Tree Maintaining a home orchard is a fun and rewarding project that can provide abundant, tree-ripened, home grown fruit. Italian prunes can be kept as dwarf trees around 10-12 feet through careful pruning, a very manageable size. It is a hardy variety (down to -15°C), self-fertile and giving lots of fruits. European plums are often called prunes, and most have dark blue skin with yellow flesh that doesn't cling to the seed. Here are a few types to watch for: ... You can gauge the health of your tree by its growth. Type There are many more self-fruitful European plums than Japanese plums, but a few of the most common varieties are “Stanley” and “Italian,” both with purple skins and amber flesh, and “Green Gage,” with greenish-tan fruits and amber flesh. Self Fertile Rich deep soil/ Compost and Fertilizer American Persimmon - Lotus No Low 3 - 5 yr Leave fruit on until it becomes soft before harvesting. Growing plum trees will also always require the agency of pollinators such as bees and other insects. Self-fertile trees produce a good-sized crop without the need for cross-pollination or pollination partners. In most categories of fruits that are generally self-sterile, there are exceptions. Self Pollinating Fruit Trees These self fertile Cherry, Plum, Apple, Peach, Apricot, Pear, Nectarine, Asian Pear, Almond, and Walnut trees will always produce fruit, regardless of whether there is another cultivar planted nearby! Although many plum trees require cross-pollination, some varieties are self-fruitful, making it possible to plant a single tree and still harvest plums. 0. Cultivars marked partly self-fertile and self incompatible need cross-pollination with another tree in the same pollination group, or adjacent groups. 0. Methley. Plums grow well in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 5 to 10 but have been known to do well even outside these zones if they have well-drained sandy-loam soils and approximately 300 hours chill hours, or hours spent in temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Self-fertile Fruit Trees If you are buying trees for someone for Christmas, we have a good range of self-fertile varieties available to ensure that even if the person receiving your gift has no other fruit trees in their garden, that they will still get fruit once their trees are established. In good soil plum trees will bear fruit in 3-5 years from planting out. Self Fertile Rich deep soil/ Compost and Fertilizer Nemaguard Yes High 3 - 5 yr Follow a dormant season All plum trees are generally compact trees, blooming in late winter or early spring. They all have amber flesh, sometimes with a tinge of red. They also perform best if cross pollinators are used (another plum tree) some are sold as self-fertile but recommend to have two. Browse By. Plum Trees; Self-Fertile European & Asian Plum Trees: prunus domestica Plums show great diversity of color, form, size, taste and use. Plum Open Center Method - Cut leader to 24-30" from the ground and remove all side branches. 0. 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Reasons for Choosing An Electric Lawn Mower
While most people use gas-powered lawn mowers to cut their grass, an electric lawn mower can be a good option as well. It can:
Smaller Size Yards
If you have a smaller yard, then an electric lawn mower could be the best one for you. Since the power depletes as the battery loses power, they are best for medium to small lawns that are about a half-acre or less.
Electric mowers don’t have the power to climb hills, even after being fully recharged. They are best suited for flat lawns or lawns with gentle inclines instead of steep slopes or hills.
An electric lawnmower doesn't have the torque gas-powered mowers do, so they cannot cut through tall, thick grass and weeds. However, if you have short, fine grass, then it should be able to cut it easily provided the blade is sharp. An electric lawnmower should be suitable for fine to medium leave grasses like:
High-powered electric lawn mowers can cut through thick, dense grass, but a smaller corded or battery-powered lawn mower can cut the type of grasses listed above.
How We Choose Our Ratings
We've chosen 9 electric lawn mowers to review to help you find one that is best for your mowing needs. The 9 were selected by examining their features, such as battery sizes, and deck width. We also read buyer testimonials and reviews. We then gave each mower a star rating from one to five stars, with five being the best rating. Our top 9 electric lawn mowers are listed below.
Top 8 Electric Lawn Mowers
Here are our choices for the top 8 electric lawn mowers.
Greenworks 18-inch 12 Amp Corded Lawn Mower 4.6 Stars
Greenworks is one of the top brands in electric lawn mowers. This mower runs on a 12 amp motor and requires being plugged into an outlet. It is made from steel and has an 18” cutting deck, so it can quickly mow a small or medium-sized lawn.
This mower discharges the clippings from the side, or you can mulch them back into the lawn as the grass is cut. It has seven height adjustments so that you can cut the grass as low as 1 ¾” to 3 ¾” high. The front and rear wheels measure seven inches to make the mower maneuverable around flower beds and other obstacles in the yard.
This model is available with or without an extension cord, which is a 14-gauge, 50-foot cord. It folds down for easy storage until you need to cut the grass again. Greenworks offers a full four-year warranty on its electric lawn mowers.
If you need a slightly smaller mower, Greenworks offers a 17-inch 10 amp corded electric mower. The motor provides the power it needs to cut thicker grass, but it is lightweight, so it is easy to maneuver.
As the grass is cut, it can discharge out of the rear of the mower or the blade can mulch it. The five height adjustments allow for the grass to be cut as low as 5/8" or as high as 2 5/8." The rear wheels are seven inches high, and the front ones are six inches.
Greenworks 16-inch 10 Amp Corded Lawn Mower 4.5 Stars
One of the advantages of an electric mower is that they are easy to start. Like this Greenworks model, they have electric, push-button starters. This mower requires an electrical outlet to run on its 10 amps. The smaller 16" deck allows it to fit in tight spaces when you're mowing.
As with other Greenworks models, the clippings can discharge from the rear of the mower, or you can set the blade to mulch them. The length of the grass can be cut from 5/8” to 2 5/8” using the five-setting height adjustment lever.
The rear wheels measure seven inches and the front ones six inches to give the mower height to move around flower beds and small obstacles. It has a push-button starter, and the handle folds down to make it easier to store when the mower is not in use. Greenworks offers a four-year warranty on its mowers.
Greenworks PRO 21-inch 80V Cordless Lawn Mower 4.5 Stars
If you need a large mower to save time cutting the lawn, then the Greenworks PRO 21-inch electric mower may be what you need. It is cordless, so you have the freedom to cut any areas of your lawn without the need to drag an extension cord allow as you mow.
When the 4.0AH Battery has a full charge, it can run for up to 60 minutes. The battery and charger are included with the purchase of this model. The motor is brushless and has the power and torque necessary for cutting lawns up to an acre.
The PRO has three options for getting rid of clippings as the grass is cut: they can be discharged from the rear or side of the mower, or they can be mulched. It has a push-button starter, and the mower handle folds down for storage. The company offers a full four-year warranty on this mower.
Sun Joe MJ403E Electric Lawn Mower, Green 4.4 Stars
The Snapper company makes lawn mowers of all sizes to keep your grass trim. This XD model is a cordless electric mower with a base of 21.” The larger deck helps cut a larger lawn faster. The mower uses a lithium-ion 2Ah battery that gives it 45 minutes of cutting time when fully charged. Longer running times are available with 4Ah or 5Ah batteries.
The mower propels itself, so users will not tire themselves out pushing it while they mow the grass. It also comes with sensors that adjust the blades to meet the cutting demands of the lawn and has seven height adjustments to cut the grass to the length you want. The motor starts with the press of a button.
The grass clippings can discharge from the side of the mower, be bagged or mulched. This mower comes with two 2Ah batteries and a rapid battery charger.
VonHaus 40V Max. 16-inch Cordless Lawn Mower 4.4 Stars
If you have a small lawn or tight spaces a mower needs to fit in, then this VonHaus 16” mower could be ideal. The steel cutting deck is only 16" wide so that it can fit into smaller spaces. It is also easy to store because the handle folds down when it’s not in use.
The motor is brushless, which means there are fewer parts to wear out, so the mower requires very little maintenance. It is also cordless, which allows you to mow the lawn without needing to drag a cord behind it.
It has six height adjustments that cut the grass from one to three inches. The mower comes with a 4.0Ah Lithium Ion battery and charger.
Earthwise 50518 18-inch Corded Lawn Mower 4.4 Stars
This Earthwise 50518 model may be the best electric lawn mower for medium-sized lawns. It has an 18” cutting width and a 12 amp motor. However, it is corded, so you may need an extension cord to cut an entire lawn.
It has an electric push-button starter, and a lever adjusts the height of the blade to cut the grass from 1.75” to four inches. The grass clippings can discharge from the side of the mower, or the blade can mulch them. The soft grip on the handle makes mowing more comfortable, and the handle folds down to store the mower.
GoPlus 14-Inch 12 Amp Lawn Mower 4.0 Stars
This lawn mower is another of our favorites that we couldn't wait to share with you. The price includes a large collection box that can comfortably fit up to 30L of grass, thus preventing you from constantly having to empty cutting. Not only does this make gardening more convenient, but you can get the job done quicker, too.
All the while, this unit comes with an ergonomically-designed handle along with a natural grip to ensure you remain safe and comfortable while completing your chores.
Although this electric lawn mower might not offer the largest cutting deck on this list, the device can comfortably cut grass up to 14 inches tall, allowing you to maintain your garden easily. Weight only 15lbs, it's comfortable to move another and reduces the amount of energy you need for cutting the grass.
Say goodbye to large lawn mowers that are difficult and unreliable to operate. Goplus designed a product that uses an easy button to function the device without the use of messy oils. Once you've completed the job, fold the handle for easy storage in your garage. You'll love this feature if you have limited space for the mower.
It's important that a lawn mower comes with different grass settings. Fortunately, Goplus offers three adjustable heights, including 1"/1.6''/2.2", so it's suitable for short and long grass (ideal for those times you're on vacation and come back to long grass).
Black & Decker MTE912 12-inch Electric 3-in-1 Trimmer/Edger/Mower 4.0 Stars
To mow small lawns or areas that you cannot reach with a regular size mower, the Black & Decker MTE912 allows you to cut grass one-foot, 12," at a time. It also doubles as a trimmer or edger for cutting grass around trees, along with the borders of a flower bed or the edge of a sidewalk.
It operates at a maximum 20 amps, and the motor is gear driven to maintain a consistent speed while using it as a trimmer. Although this model requires a cord, it is also available as a cordless model. It comes with a spool of thread, a handle, and a guard for safety. Black & Decker provides a two-year limited warranty.
Buyers Guide for Electric Lawn Mowers
When choosing an electric motor, you should decide on the size that you need and whether it is a corded or cordless model. The wider the deck, the fewer passes you will need to make while cutting your lawn. However, it can also make it more difficult to push a heavier mower if it isn’t a self-propelled model.
Corded or Cordless?
A corded mower’s range is limited of the length of its cord. If you have a medium-sized or larger lawn, then you may need one or two extension cords to cut the entire yard. A cordless mower will have a better range since it won’t need to plug into an electrical outlet. However, you will need to consider the battery size when buying one.
Most cordless mowers run on Lithium Ion batteries that are 2Ah, 4Ah, or 5Ah. A 5Ah that has a full charge may run for an hour. A 2Ah model will usually run for about 30 minutes, and a 4Ah runs for about 45 minutes. Most units have rapid chargers, so the batteries don’t need to charge overnight.
The battery should run at full speed until it has fully discharged and then it will stop. The higher the battery volts are means, the more power, and torque of the mower. If you have dense grass or your lawn has a slight incline, then you should look for a mower with a powerful motor that has higher torque.
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Introducing Drosera intermedia 'Roraima': The Exquisite Sundew from Brazil's Pristine State
Discover Drosera intermedia 'Roraima,' a remarkable variety hailing from the Brazilian state of the same name. As an exquisite subspecies of the oblong-leaved sundew, spoonleaf sundew, or spatulate-leaved sundew, Drosera intermedia 'Roraima' possesses unique characteristics that set it apart. This temperate or tropical species is native to diverse regions, including Europe, southeastern Canada, the eastern half of the United States, Cuba, Hispaniola, and northern South America. Its captivating features and natural insect-trapping abilities make it an exceptional addition to any organic garden, permaculture farmscape, or eco-conscious venture.
As a perennial herb, Drosera intermedia forms a semi-erect stemless rosette, boasting spatulate leaves that reach up to 10 cm in height.
Characteristic of sundews, Drosera intermedia 'Roraima' showcases densely covered leaf blades adorned with stalked mucilaginous glands. These glands secrete a sugary nectar, luring unsuspecting insects to their captivating demise. Once ensnared by the sticky mucilage, insects find escape difficult and ultimately succumb to suffocation or exhaustion. The plant then releases digestive enzymes from its sessile glands, enabling it to absorb vital nutrients from the resulting nutrient solution. This intricate process supplements the plant's mineral nutrition, compensating for the nutrient-poor environment it naturally inhabits.
Drosera intermedia 'Roraima' blooms with breathtaking inflorescences, reaching up to 15 cm in height and adorned with 3-8 delicate white flowers. These floral displays add a touch of elegance to any garden or natural setting, further enhancing the overall allure of this captivating sundew variety.
To thrive and exhibit its full potential, Drosera intermedia 'Roraima' thrives under the radiant embrace of full sun. It requires a dish filled with approximately 2 inches of water, preferably distilled, rainwater, or reverse osmosis water with a PPM (parts per million) level of less than 50. By providing these optimal conditions, you create a suitable habitat for this sundew variety to flourish and effectively trap small flying insects like gnats and mosquitoes. Through its natural insect-trapping abilities, Drosera intermedia 'Roraima' offers an organic and eco-friendly alternative to harmful chemicals.
Drosera intermedia 'Roraima' is cold hardy in USDA zone 9, but it is advisable to protect it from hard freezes to ensure its continued health and vitality. By taking precautions during extreme cold weather, you can safeguard this remarkable sundew and enjoy its captivating presence throughout the seasons.
With its striking appearance, captivating insect-trapping mechanism, and contribution to sustainable gardening practices, Drosera intermedia 'Roraima' stands as an exceptional choice for any landscape. Whether you aim to create a mesmerizing garden, establish a permaculture farmscape, or simply reduce reliance on harmful chemicals, this exquisite sundew variety will surpass your expectations.
Embrace the allure of Drosera intermedia 'Roraima,' the sundew from Brazil's pristine state, and witness the captivating interplay between nature and its unsuspecting prey. Delight in its natural insect-trapping abilities while contributing to a more sustainable and eco-friendly environment. Create an enchanting space that not only enthralls but also nurtures
Small plants come in a 3" pot
Medium plants come in a 4" pot
Large plants will come in a 5" pot
Drosera intermedia 'Roraima' | agronomy |
http://yfnwg.blogspot.com/2015/05/ | 2018-07-23T15:48:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676596542.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20180723145409-20180723165409-00327.warc.gz | 0.923245 | 175 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__134079788 | en | 2:01 PM EDT Friday 22 May 2015
Frost Advisory in effect for:
- Ottawa North - Kanata - Orléans
- Ottawa South - Richmond - Metcalfe
Wide spread frost is expected. Under clear skies and calm winds, ground temperatures overnight and early Saturday morning are expected to be at or a few degrees below freezing. The exception is for areas very close to the Great Lakes where temperatures will remain a couple of degrees above freezing.
Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees.
Weather Advisories for Frost are issued when temperatures are expected to reach the freezing mark during the growing season, leading to potential damage and destruction to plants and crops.
Map courtesy of Accuweather. I think Southern Ontario will be hit harder than implied by this map, eg Guelph and area will be hitting neg values. | agronomy |
https://www.inchicorecollege.ie/horticulture/ | 2024-02-23T06:02:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474361.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223053503-20240223083503-00212.warc.gz | 0.921328 | 359 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__162411396 | en | ‘The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies.’
– Gertrude Jekyll
This part-time course at QQI Level 4 is aimed at students who wish to know more about gardening, either for hobby purposes or to pursue further studies and progress to QQI Level 5.
It is a practical ‘hands on’ course which will teach you about plants, planting, seed choices, vegetables, managing pest control, pruning, composting and soil matters.
Highlights for last years’ students include learning about ornamental plants and how to maintain them and growing vegetables from seed to harvest.
The Back to Education Initiative (BTEI)
The Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) provides part-time further education courses for young people and adults. Those in receipt of unemployment payments or means-tested social welfare benefits, holders of medical cards and their dependants are entitled to free tuition. Others will be required to pay the appropriate college fees.
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
QQI Horticulture 4M1994 Components
Minimum Entry Requirements
Applicants should demonstrate a proven interest in gardening.
Mature students are welcome to apply.
Students may progress to QQI Level 5 courses.
This is a pathway to working in the areas of garden centres and ground maintenance.
“I have always been interested in gardening and wanted to learn more about growing different types of flowers and vegetables. I love the outdoor work and socializing with the class mates. I would eventually like to do garden maintenance or landscaping.”
I have always been interested in gardening and wanted to learn more about growing different types of flowers and vegetables. | agronomy |
https://voidedpixels.itch.io/superfluous-sand/devlog/254084/less-murdery | 2021-09-24T22:13:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057580.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20210924201616-20210924231616-00416.warc.gz | 0.870788 | 62 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__5676354 | en | Quick patch to make the Ranching Robots be less murdery when it comes to chicken. It will now harvest the chicken as the rancher campmates do. This interfered with the new chicken treadmill, as you can imagine.
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https://css.researchcommons.org/journal/vol2022/iss3/2/ | 2022-10-06T11:30:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337803.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20221006092601-20221006122601-00389.warc.gz | 0.83017 | 409 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__9505303 | en | A critical method of ensuring grain production is to increase the total factor productivity (TFP), and the key measure to increase the TFP of grain production lies in the construction of agricultural public infrastructure. For this topic, existing literature lacks systematic and empirical analysis. Therefore, research on the influence of agricultural public infrastructure on the TFP of China’s grain production has relatively strong policy implications and theoretical value. For this study, we collected panel data for grain inputs and outputs as well as for agricultural public infrastructure in China’s provinces (autonomous regions/municipalities) from 1990 to 2017, and adopted the stochastic frontier function (SFF) approach to measure the TFP of provincial-level grain production. Through this empirical study, we analyzed the influence of agricultural public infrastructures, such as irrigation, roads, and electric power facilities on the TFP of China’s agriculture. We found that such facilities have a positive influence on the TFP of grain production. Specifically, when the input for irrigation facilities is increased by 1 percent, the TFP of grain production will rise by 5.74 percent. Based on this finding, policy recommendations are proposed for enhancing grain TFP through agricultural public infrastructure construction
Yu, Yang and Yuping, Pan
"An Empirical Study on the Influence
of Agricultural Public Infrastructure
on Total Factor Productivity of China’s
Contemporary Social Sciences:
3, Article 2.
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https://coap.info/getting-creative-with-advice-7/ | 2021-05-17T00:02:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243991921.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20210516232554-20210517022554-00285.warc.gz | 0.97848 | 703 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__212720331 | en | Why Expand Feminized Hemp Seeds?
Feminized hemp seeds are a perfect selection for lots of people who are unsure what they intend to expand. With the many different types of hemp seeds on the market today you have a wide option to select from and they can be utilized in any kind of number of means. If you expand normal marijuana seeds, there’s an almost 50% probability for them to either become male plants or female plants, making them a really functional plant to begin with. Here I will certainly explain how you can feminize hemp seeds to ensure that they can be utilized as starter plants for any kind of variety of points. Several of the seeds for this plant are called black seed as well as they do not react well to warmth. This is one reason that feminized hemp seeds are preferred for those who have an interest in expanding a low-maintenance, green, or dry spell forgiving plant. All you require to do to feminize these seeds is to put them in a cozy place as well as water them frequently throughout the expanding season. During the second half of the period they can be kept in a dark area away from light as well as heat. Some feminized hemp seeds are also referred to as feminized black seed or feminized hemp as a whole, however not all seeds that are used to begin a feminized plant are in fact feminized. The procedure made use of to feminize seeds is fairly simple. The seeds are taken in a water remedy till they are tweezed out, after that they are positioned in a feminization garden compost which assists launch the pollen included in the seed into the soil. You can discover this sort of garden compost online or in a garden center. When the seeds are in area, you will need to take a step back as well as start generating! Because the seeds are in the right area and also the procedure has actually already started, the plant will certainly start producing hormonal agents as it begins to recreate. These hormonal agents assist it start to develop brand-new leaves and produce the required starch to feed off of. It will at some point begin to generate its very own food supply, and also within a year or more it will certainly reach its complete possibility. This is how feminized hemp seeds end up being feminized. Via all-natural procedures, the plant begins to change into a more womanly looking plant. However, it does not quit there. You have just learned about the very first part of the procedure. The plant will continue to generate much more of its own hormonal agents in order to keep generating the plants it requires to survive. If you have not figured it out already, you’re mosting likely to have to begin looking after your feminized hemp seeds, if you desire any of these benefits to occur. The procedure of breeding the plants to make them extra feminine does not finish at simply turning them into feminized hemp seeds. The women plants are taken and also divided from the male plants during transportation. When that is ended up, they are then processed further to ensure that the best feasible high qualities are handed down to the following batch of seeds. In order for this procedure to function, the very best seeds need to be gathered at an early stage to make sure that the cultivators can use them to breed the next generation of crops. This is why you discover that the procedure of feminization of seeds takes about 18 months typically, though many breeders generate feminized hemp seeds quicker than that. | agronomy |
https://www.mochihchu.com/products/heaven-mountain-goji-berries | 2024-04-25T10:27:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297292879.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425094819-20240425124819-00210.warc.gz | 0.884261 | 136 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__22428291 | en | 100% natural sundried Goji Berries, plump juicy and naturally sweet snack grade delicious. They are grown naturally in the pristine foothills of heaven mountain, a remote mountain range in Central Asia - an area that possesses the precise qualities for producing the best goji on earth. Every drop of water in the growing fields is derived from the melted snow and glacial runoff from heaven mountain. The virgin land is rich in alkaline minerals, and there is virtually no industry for a thousand miles. No chemicals have touched these berries or the plants they derive from. No sugars, colors or perservatives added. Rich in vitamin C and Lycium barbarum Polysaccharides. | agronomy |
https://www.caradora.in/online-courses | 2022-01-19T18:04:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320301475.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20220119155216-20220119185216-00648.warc.gz | 0.898871 | 269 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__207513845 | en | How to Grow Spirulina at Home
We have been asked many times to develop the perfect online course to help and guide spirulina lovers to grow spirulina at home. The good news is that it is coming, but it’s not ready yet.
The course will be a series of Step-by-step videos to learn how to grow spirulina and we hope
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Remember, growing you own spirulina is the best way to:
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http://catterydesign.com/links/accessories/catgrass.php | 2021-05-12T12:06:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243989693.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20210512100748-20210512130748-00544.warc.gz | 0.813958 | 209 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__56444676 | en | Grass & Catnip excerpt
from the Cattery Design
Do not use chemicals or
fertilisers when growing cat grass or catnip
A 'daily essential' for any indoor cat, or cattery cat
Helps cats bring up furballs and
Buy in pots, ready to grow indoors
or sow seeds and grow them yourself. Lasts
between 2–3 weeks, so it is a good idea to buy a packet
of seeds and keep continually sowing new pots.
A 'treat' for cats
Catnip entices the cat to roll around on it and induces a ‘high’ in
cats (but not all) and is a harmless, non-addictive perennial (grows back each
year) herb from the mint family.
Buy from garden centres or sow direct from seed. Plant in the
garden in full sun for a constant source of fresh catnip. Dry for
use in toys, or purchase dried catnip. | agronomy |
https://greaterlendingxchange.com/loans/0137/ | 2024-02-23T10:40:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474377.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223085439-20240223115439-00249.warc.gz | 0.910851 | 273 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__150059226 | en | This sub-participation loan will be used to finance a hydroponics facility located in Texas, including refinance of debt used to purchase the facility, equipment purchases, interest reserve and closing costs. The facility will require no structural changes to be converted to a hydroponics facility, just new equipment. They intend to ramp up production during 2021, with full production being achieved by the end of 2021. One of the founders, has 10 years of experience operating a hydroponics farm. This company will grow leafy green produce but using a hydroponic growth method and a controlled growing environment. The Company will have the ability to produce an average of 3.9 million units of leafy green vegetables per month for an average of 46 million units of vegetables in 12 cycles. The growing cycle is 1 month. In a controlled growing environment, the Company will be able to continuously grow leafy green vegetables year around, giving it an advantage over traditional agriculture growing methods which has a limited growth season. The Company will produce ten varieties of leafy green vegetables including 3 varieties of lettuce, cilantro, chicory and endive, kale, mustard greens, cresses (watercress), arugula, spinach, amaranth, and other herbs.
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https://leonardl.ee/2020/05/02/balcony-farming-composting-project/ | 2021-10-20T15:56:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585322.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20211020152307-20211020182307-00100.warc.gz | 0.96325 | 395 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__46276447 | en | We have some space on the balcony that could be put to good use with a small vegetable garden. The objectives to be met:
- Only grow plants that can be harvested for eating or other uses
- Reduce wastage of fruits and veges by composting the leftovers and unused bits, turning them into fertile soil.
- Low maintenance (I suck at gardening, literally the opposite of green-thumbs)
- Fresher air flow
- Better ambiance and connection with nature (scientifically proven reduce stress)
- Maybe some catnip for the cats if that’s possible
I previously tried to grow some flowers there when Lea was pregnant with the boys. It lasted all of maybe….2 weeks?
The flowers started dying off one by one until only the aloe vera was left. it still survives to this day, stronger than ever despite my best inadvertent efforts to kill it.
So I got myself a plastic bin, filled it, alternating with a few layers of different soil and kicked it off by composting some fruit peel and used coffee grounds. I also got a good quality trowel/spade by Baba. They didn’t have the slim one at the time so I took the larger model.
Like this blog, my balcony farm is very much a fix-as-I-go kind of project. I hope to get some chillies, herbs, spring onions and some leafy greens going as soon as possible. Reader suggestions are also welcome as long as the plants don’t die easily and are useful. Mum, if you’re reading, please comment when you see me going wrong.
*She has the greenest thumbs of anyone I know; literally a gardening wizard. I inherited none of those genes.
*If you purchase via my Lazada link, I may receive an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Thanks for reading! | agronomy |
https://www.rent.com/blog/watering-tips-plants-heat-wave/ | 2019-01-17T14:41:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583658988.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20190117143601-20190117165601-00538.warc.gz | 0.960723 | 796 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__195964630 | en | Check out these watering tips to keep your plants thriving all season long.
Water at sunrise and sunset
Keeping your herbs hydrated is best done when watered during the early morning and late evening hours. Allowing your plant to soak up the water without getting the chance to evaporate is important in making sure that your plants get a long enough drink to sustain them during the heat of the day. Usually only daily watering is needed but keep an eye on plants that may need a double dose of watering each day during extreme heat waves.
Check your climate
The climate in which your home is located can greatly affect your watering needs. Those renters in a dry and arid climates may need to water plants much more than those in a wetter climate. Knowing your climate tendencies, as well as the watering requirements for your plants, is important to surviving the summer heat. For example, “In Florida, gardeners can expect to receive an average of 0.96” of rain per week,” according to Robert Anarumo, an avid gardener and founder of Florida Realty Marketplace. This can greatly differ from where you are. This can greatly differ from where you are. In dry parts of California, there’s not enough rain, in Puget Sound it’s extremely wet, and in Houston there’s too much rain.
Add a natural insulator
Mulching your thirsty plants can be an easy way to keep moisture in your plant during the growing season. Organic mulch options, like bark dust or straw, can be easily placed around each plant to help hold moisture and allow for better growth during hot seasons. Mulch can be added anytime of the year and can be a great way to help keep water near a plant. These natural insulators will also help to keep the area around the plant from drying out under a scorching sun.
Know your plants’ preferences
Many herbs grow best when under dry conditions such as rosemary and oregano. The hot climate actually helps those herbs create a more intense and delicious flavor. However, a lack of water can greatly misshape other fruits and vegetables. Being able to identify your plants, as well as their water preferences, will help in making sure that you are giving enough water to plants during heat waves. Also know that there is a possibility of overwatering plants so make sure to look for areas of distress like wilting leaves for dehydrated plants and algae or moss growth on overhydrated ones.
Install a watering system
Drip irrigation is a great way to make sure that plants are receiving adequate water without having to stand outside watering plants during the heat of the day. Irrigation systems can be placed on a timer, which can be easily adjusted during heavy heat, and will take the chore out of daily watering. If you don’t have an irrigation system installed, consider using other watering aids like water globes that give the plant the right amount of water that it needs. These can be easily added to thirsty plants and can help aid your efforts to keep plants hydrated.
It is possible to keep plants well hydrated even through the hottest parts of the summer season. Consider adding irrigation systems or water globes to help aid you in an effort to water plants. Knowing your climate conditions and your plant’s water preferences will also help in keeping plants healthy despite the summer heat. Watering when the sun is low in the sky and adding natural insulators like mulch are also great ways to ensure that your beloved plants don’t get too thirsty during a heat wave.
Kristina Phelan is a freelance writer and her parenting column, Mama Bear Moxie, is printed in a few newspapers across the country. She lives on a farm in the Midwest with her husband, three kiddos, and too many animals.
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https://royalturfirrigation.com/benefits-of-mulch/ | 2023-12-11T22:05:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679518883.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20231211210408-20231212000408-00733.warc.gz | 0.929749 | 344 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__98332779 | en | Adding mulch to your landscaping beds has several benefits. Today, your trusted landscaping company in Fort Collins, Royal Turf Landscape & Irrigation, is here to explore those benefits. Ready to start your project? Connect with us through our site or give us a call.
The Benefits Of Installing Mulch
- Protect the root systems of your plants from heat and cold damage.
- Retain moisture and reduce the need for watering your plant materials.
- Add valuable nutrients to your soil.
- Reduce weed germination in the landscape bed.
- Create a clean and aesthetically pleasing landscape bed that allows your plants to stand out.
It is important to point out that you shouldn’t let mulch build up around tree trunks and shrubs as it can damage them.
How Often Should You Mulch?
You should have Royal Turf Landscape & Irrigation install mulch in your landscaping beds every one to three years depending on the needs of your specific landscaping site and your budget.
Different Types Of Mulch
There are several options for mulch. The most common types of mulch are Fertimulch and Bark.
- Fertimulch is darker, has finer particles, and gives your soil nutrients as it decomposes.
- Bark is a much larger and lighter red or brown particle and is typically less expensive. It also controls weeds a little better than Fertimulch.
Mulching your landscaping beds on a regular basis will provide the single most noticeable difference in the way your landscaping looks. Do you need your landscaping mulched? Give us a call today. | agronomy |
http://be-coffee.blogspot.com/2012/04/arabian-coffee-beans.html | 2017-04-30T22:25:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917125881.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031205-00219-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.948479 | 119 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__69729061 | en | Executive summary about Arabica Cofee beans by S Brooks
There are two main types of coffee beans, Arabica and Robusta. Arabica beans are sometimes referred to as mountain beans, because they grow at higher elevations, usually more than 1,000 feet above sea level. When it is time to harvest the beans, the ripe berries are picked from each coffee tree and split open to reveal the coffee bean inside.
Because Arabica beans are considered superior to Robusta beans, the coffee that is served in coffee houses and cafes is generally one hundred percent Arabica. | agronomy |
https://www.ranchesandhomes.com/property/ca/92308/apple-valley/appv-apple-valley/11524-deep-creek/60dba7623ff13daa48d9cfe2/ | 2021-07-24T11:28:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046150264.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20210724094631-20210724124631-00009.warc.gz | 0.861468 | 167 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__284652172 | en | Leave the fast pace behind and live on a Sustainable Farm. Grow crops, raise livestock, lease pasture and hoop houses and never leave your
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https://spiceizright.com/2021/04/28/gardening-tips/ | 2023-09-28T03:17:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510358.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928031105-20230928061105-00070.warc.gz | 0.92658 | 1,442 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__18420783 | en | Recently, I decided to start sharing my gardening experience through this blog with you all. So far I shared how my gardening passion grew last year and how I grew tomatoes from a single tomato slice. And I must say I was happily surprised to see your responses on both the posts. These responses not just brought me immense happiness but encouraged me to continue on this adventure and share it with everyone through this platform. So a big thank you to all for motivating me.
In today’s blog, I am sharing some of my tips and tricks that I have learned from the little bit of gardening I have done so far. I hope you will find it useful. Also I am not a pro yet, but learning everyday. So if you have any gardening tricks that have worked for you then do let us know in the comment section. It will help me and everyone else learn more about this wonderful hobby of gardening.
Use Empty Paper Egg Cartons to start Seedlings
- Using empty paper egg cartons to start seedlings have multiple benefits. Firstly they recycle! Secondly they are very convenient while transferring the seedlings to big pots/containers.
- Pictures below show how I use them to start my seedlings. Make holes in the cartons before adding soil. After that, add soil half way. Place 3-4 seeds in each carton section and cover with more soil. Spray water using a spray bottle. We just want to moist the soil, so do not over water it. Spray bottles help to check on the amount of water added to the soil.
- Now place the cartons in a space where you get 4-5 hours of lights. Seeds don’t need a lot of sunlight to germinate.
- By this method, you won’t need to grow lights and you can start growing your seedlings indoors when temperatures are still cold outside.
Use 5 Gallon Buckets as Containers
- If you don’t have a lot of space for raised beds or do not want to spend a lot of money, this is a very economic and reliable method.
- Get 5 gallon buckets from home depot or lowes or any home improvement store. They are highly budget friendly. You can always get a food grade container if you are not comfortable with regular buckets.
- Now using a driller make holes at the bottom of the container. Remove the handle if the container has any. See the pictures below for reference.
- These pots cum containers are ready to plant the seedlings in them. I grow tomatoes, egg plants, okra in these containers and they really do well. This saves lots of space and also helps with the problems of weeds and other unwanted plants growing around the actual plants.
Use Dry Egg Shells
- Although nitrogen and phosphorus are most important for the growth of the plants, calcium is equally important for developing healthy cell walls of plants. Eggshells are composed of calcium carbonate and so are an excellent way to introduce this mineral into the soil. They act as natural fertilizers.
- Start saving eggshells by simply rinsing them and placing them in an open container where they could dry out. (Don’t worry, they do not smell)
- When they are completely dry, grind them using a grinder, mixer or mortar and pestle or simply using hands. Make sure they are finely crushed, so plant roots can easily absorb them.
- Now add these finely crushed shells with other organic matter/soil at the bottom while filling plant containers with soil. This will help newly planted plants to thrive.
- Tomatoes especially love calcium. It helps to prevent blossom end rot in tomatoes.
- Egg shells also work as pest control for some bugs. I also recommend adding some of these crushed egg shells on the top of the soil.
Use LeftOver Coffee/Tea grounds
- Add leftover coffee or tea grounds once in a while to the plants. They enrich the soil with nitrogen which is very important for plant growth.
- Make sure the left over grounds do not have any other substance like sugar in it. Leftover grounds should only contain coffee or tea powder, otherwise you might invite bugs.
- While adding the leftover grounds, first dig a small hole slightly away from the plant roots. Now add the grounds in these holes and cover them with soil.
- In few days you will see, plants growing healthy, green and luscious.
Use Banana Peels and Rinsed Uncooked Rice/Dal(Lentils) Water
- In a blender, take leftover banana peel and water. Blend it properly and add that mixture to the soil.
- Banana skin or peels are nutrient-rich and act as an excellent source of natural fertilizer. They provide potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, all of which are very important for plant growth.
- Everytime we make rice or dal, we usually wash them 2 or 3 times before cooking them. Now do not discard this water, instead use it to water your plants. It will help your plants to stay green and luscious.
- Rice/Dal water acts as a mild fertilizer. Consistent use of this water cultures and feeds the beneficial bacteria. The starches from leftover rice/dal water will encourage growth of beneficial soil bacteria, which in turn feeds the plants roots, making it grow stronger, healthier and more resistant to diseases. While the vitamins and minerals will add small amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to the soil.
Suitable Temperatures for Plants to keep them Outdoors
- Most plants will not survive in cold weathers. So the best time to keep your plants outside is when night temperatures are 55°F or above.
- If the temperatures are too hot (above 100°F), that might affect the plants too. So during that time keep them in shaded area.
Over Watering And Under Watering
- Improper watering is one of the main reason for killing plants.
- While indoor plants are more affected due to overwatering, outdoor plants especially those grown in containers/pots, tend to suffer from under-watering.
- Signs of overwatering are browning of edges, yellow leaves and wilting.
- Signs of under-watering are drooping leaves ( leaves completely look lifeless), soil pulling away from outside of the pot or drying out too quickly.
- To avoid such circumstances, water your plant with same amount every day or depending on weather. Poke the soil with your finger and if you find about an inch of soil dry then water it. I prefer to water them in morning rather than noon or evenings.
- The amount of water your plants need will change depending on the season and the conditions in their environment.
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http://www.ymca.net/togetherhood/garden-gives/ | 2016-09-29T01:41:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-40/segments/1474738661775.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20160924173741-00054-ip-10-143-35-109.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.951182 | 483 | CC-MAIN-2016-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-40__0__199061182 | en | The Garden that Gives
“Members get to come here and play in the dirt with us and make sure people aren’t hungry.” Pam Williams, Executive Director
Name of Project: Davis Y Community Giving Garden
YMCA: Davis Family YMCA
Partner: Wal-Mart; Scripps; WATE; FISH Pantry; Home Federal Bank; Cokesbury Church; Child & Family; Smith Fencing; King Hydroponics...
In 2011, Pam Williams needed a way to relate to her mostly affluent community about the work and potential of the Y. Being a self-identified “tree-hugger,” she began thinking about ways the Y could extend their impact while improving their environment.
That year, the Y secured a $1,000 Wal-Mart grant to start a raised-bed garden. Produce from the garden was donated to an afterschool site that served kids from low-income households, introducing the kids to zucchini, eggplant and red peppers. These are vegetables that many of them had never seen or eaten before.
Since then, many partners and members have stepped forward to contribute their resources and time to cultivating and building the garden. One member donated hydroponic equipment and expertise to grow lettuce and other vegetables without soil. Staff member Ellen Morar, who is also a master gardener, plans work days for members to work with her in the garden, growing plants from seed, checking on watering systems, harvesting produc, and delivering food to area food banks. Over 3,000 pounds of produce has been donated to five area food banks to provide healthy, organic produce to people in need. Children in the Y’s Child Watch help out with planting, weeding and harvesting. Ellen also teaches children the importance of the recently-added chickens. The chickens are a working part of the garden. They work hard in our compost bins by adding natural fertilizer and continually turning waste materials. Their scratching and digging provides air to help break down waste materials and turn it in to rich, fertile soil. This soil is then added to the raised beds to provide nutrients to plants. In 2014, the Y has expanded the garden to the Cansler Y resulting in over 500 volunteer hours. This project has been an extraordinary example of how the Y can bring people together to serve community needs. | agronomy |
http://heartofthelevels.blogspot.com/2018/06/wildlife-gardening-easy-way.html | 2019-05-27T08:13:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232262029.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20190527065651-20190527091651-00267.warc.gz | 0.893345 | 111 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__39059059 | en | Let parts of your lawn grow long this summer - it will provide a home for minibeasts and save you time too! Find out more here: http://bit.ly/2H20Mdi Do you have a patch of long grass - what bugs and beasties have you noticed there? #GiveNatureaHome
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Getting kids outside into nature and connecting with the land (as well as the food they eat) is an amazing activity for kids to start at any age.
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Kids and Gardening – Where to Start
After months of cool weather, the first hint of spring will likely have the whole family eager to dive into outdoor activities.
This year, as you begin tackling the garden, find ways to get the youngest family members in on the action, too.
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Not only is gardening an activity you can enjoy together, there are numerous ways to incorporate age-appropriate, teachable moments from counting and colors to responsible care of living things.
5 Tips for Gardening with Kids
Creating a positive first experience with gardening can start with this simple advice.
Dedicate a spot for a junior garden
This allows you to instill a sense of pride and ownership in the little gardener while protecting your own garden areas from ambitious young hands.
Provide appropriate tools in child sizes
Just as you would teach a child the finer points of baseball using a bat and glove, demonstrate the joys of gardening with tools such as a rake, hoe and trowel.
All of these kid-friendly gardening tools can be found in sizes more manageable for little helpers.
Let the kids choose what to plant
Whether flowers or food plants, allow children to make their own decisions (within reason) about what they would like to grow.
This can help them engage in the magic of watching items they selected emerge from the ground and grow into their finished forms.
Encourage exposure to unfamiliar plants
Especially ones that entice the senses with appealing smells and flavors.
Herbs such as chives, mint and basil are good choices, or consider edible flowers such as pansies or violets.
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Or consider planting a sensory garden – which is designed to create a full sensory experience.
Set an example for your child
Give them a good example to imitate by giving regular and proper care to your own garden.
Remember to bring the lesson full circle by enjoying the bounty of your garden together, whether it’s a small hand-cut bouquet or a meal featuring your child’s fresh-grown produce.
For more gardening ideas with kids:
- Picture Gardening Books for Kids
- Gardening Unit Study
- Sensory Garden Ideas for Children
- Gardening Activities with Kids
- Organic Chemical Free Gardening
- Organic Gardening: Easy Ways to Get Started
And find more tips for gardening with your kids at eLivingtoday.com.
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1School of Retail Management, Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences, Indore (MP), India
2Capacity Building Facilitator in Food and Agribusiness, India
3,4Scholars, Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences, Indore (MP), India
Soybean, a versatile and nutritionally rich crop, has gained prominence recently as a key player in global agricultural trade. This research paper delves into the multifaceted dimensions of Soybean trade, examining its role as a sustainable wonder crop with far-reaching implications for food security, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. The objectives of this study are twofold. First, it aims to analyze the global Soybean trade dynamics, exploring the leading producers, consumers, and trade patterns. Second, it investigates the sustainable aspects of Soybean cultivation and trade, emphasizing its potential to address emerging challenges such as food demand, economic development, and environmental conservation. The research findings underscore the remarkable growth of Soybean as a major global commodity, driven by its applications in food, feed, and industrial sectors. The study identifies key contributors to the Soybean trade, including major producing nations like the United States, Brazil, Argentina, and China, as well as significant consumers like India and European countries. Furthermore, it shed light on the sustainable attributes of Soybean cultivation, emphasizing its nitrogen-fixing properties, reduced carbon footprint, and potential for crop rotation. In conclusion, this study highlights Soybean’s pivotal role in the global agricultural landscape, both as a key trade commodity and a sustainable crop. It underscores the need for continued research and policy initiatives to harness Soybean’s full potential in fostering food security and sustainable development worldwide.
Keywords: Soybean, Trade analysis, Price dynamics, trade forecasting, Soy meal, Soy oil
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https://newcities.org/towards-a-local-and-sustainable-food-system/ | 2023-12-11T12:33:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679511159.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20231211112008-20231211142008-00618.warc.gz | 0.949823 | 1,577 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__264847187 | en | BY RENZO MOROSI
July 19, 2021
As part of its new Climate Action Plan 2050, the City of Buenos Aires will implement urban agricultural programs to transition the city towards a sustainable, nutritious food system.
Urban areas are responsible for 70% of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), positioning cities as key players in the battle against climate change. Governments have a significant responsibility to shape concrete public policies and play an active role in outlining solutions to tackle the climate crisis, and local governments are no exception. Cities must ensure the transition promotes social inclusion and resilience but that it also achieves co-benefits such as the improvement of air quality and citizens’ health, the creation of green jobs, and advances the transition towards a circular economy and responsible consumption. One of the main axes to increase this resilience is, without any doubt, sustainable nutritious food.
As a major global city, the City of Buenos Aires has committed to and is now undertaking climate action at the international, regional, and local levels. Under the guidelines set forth by the C40 Climate Leadership Group, the city has recently developed its new Climate Action Plan (CAP), a road map that establishes targeted measures to reduce GHG, increase resilience and inclusiveness, and become fully climate neutral by the year 2050.
The interim target of reduction of emissions by 2030 positions the city among the most ambitious cities in the world when addressing the global climate crisis. Buenos Aires’ CAP covers 24 areas of action under four main pillars: A prepared city; A city that prioritizes proximity to local amenities; An innovative and low-carbon city; And an inclusive city. Sustainable foodstuffs are included among the global targets in the latter area. Our goal is that for 2025, all vulnerable city neighborhoods will contain vegetable gardens.
Buenos Aires, like all major cities, has a high consumption of goods and services, including food consumption. More than 3 million people live in the city, and it is estimated that another 3 million people come to work, study or partake in similar activities on a daily basis. According to a study carried out by the National Agricultural Technology Institute (Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria) in 2013, more than 190 million food rations are consumed per month in the city. Among those rations, between 200 and 250 tonnes of food is wasted per day, an amount that could be reused to feed 550,000 people.
Taking these numbers into consideration, we can see that cities play an important role in food security, not only in terms of quantity but its quality and management. When we talk about sustainable food systems, we are referencing what we eat but also how we eat, from where we source the food, and how we benefit from it. According to FAO, sustainable food goes beyond nutrition and the environmental impact; it also entails economic and socio-cultural dimensions.
Nowadays, we know that circularity is very important to the economy and that we have to set aside the paradigm of consumption and waste disposal (particularly because often waste disposal is almost immediate), and move towards new ways of production, new ways of consumption, and new ways of commercialization. The food industry is not far behind, and therefore, the City of Buenos Aires has already started the change towards a more sustainable food system, addressing the different perspectives and the different dimensions of this universe.
Food production is often not taken into account in major cities. Buenos Aires, as it was stated before, has high food consumption, but it does not have its own production. Therefore, the Government of the City is beginning to amplify its efforts towards promoting urban agriculture, encouraging citizens to experience having their own small production at home.
Through our sustainable urban agricultural programs, we offer workshops and open talks to provide citizens with the knowledge and tools they need to start gardening at home, no matter what space they have to work with. So far this year, we’ve offered 37 workshops with a total of 1.350 participants.
Moreover, the Environmental Protection Agency (Agencia de Protección Ambiental) works with various departments in order to promote urban agriculture in different spaces, for example, in government offices. We also support community production in public spaces including the city’s most vulnerable neighborhoods. The aim is to train residents to become small-scale producers, either for their own consumption or for commercial purposes. A clear example of this is the garden in Barrio 20, where the residents worked together with the Institute of Housing of the City (Instituto de Vivienda de la Ciudad) to cultivate a garden that is now administered by a group of local women.
When thinking about production and scale, it is also important to consider not only how it can affect our environment but also how it affects people. The City of Buenos Aires is convinced that organic production methods are most suitable for urban agricultural programs, as these methods employ friendly techniques with minimal impact. An additional benefit is that they take into consideration the types of vegetables to grow according to the season. We have a soil garden and a hydroponic garden in the Center of Environmental Information and Education (Centro de Información y Formación Ambiental). Its main purpose is to serve as an educational space that allows residents to be in contact with the land and the food. The harvest of this garden is used for community kitchens, reinforcing that those who participate in these spaces can have access to seasonal and healthy vegetables.
On the consumption side, we seek to move residents closer to organic production streams through the city’s markets and fairs. These sites provide a space for regional producers who prioritize seasonal products and sustainable farming, as well as the producers of plant-based food and products that meet the demands of a way of consumption which is nowadays soaring: Veganism.
The disposal and waste generated by this industry are taken into account within the paradigm of a sustainable food system. We foster the management of organic waste through in-house composting programs, offering each household a training so that they can give a new life to foodstuffs, in turn reducing food waste. Furthermore, we promote composting programs in the gardens that we administer, demonstrating that circularity is possible and that well-managed foodstuff can be used as nutrients for the very same production.
The city is always seeking new ways of approaching consumption and resource management. Throughout our programs, we strive to foster connectedness between citizens, nutrition, and the environment, strengthening our efforts to achieve a reduction in carbon footprint.
These are the types of programs that demonstrate that climate action is not isolated from public policy as it shows numerous benefits and co-benefits. Action at the government level is not only useful for the mitigation of climate change, but has a positive impact on citizens, and increases the resilience and inclusivity of a place.
We are convinced that nature-based solutions are the best way to combat the effects of climate change, and moving towards a sustainable food system is a clear example of that.
Renzo Morosi has a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management and a Master’s Degree in Waste Management. He served as Coordinator of the Waste Management Plan of ACUMAR and was responsible for the implementation of the Solid Urban Waste Master Plan (for its acronym in Spanish; PMGIRSU). He was the Risk Management Coordinator at the Secretariat of Environment of the Argentine Nation. Moreover, at the local government, in the City of Buenos Aires, he occupied the position of Managing Director of Cleaning and, during the term of two years, he was the Deputy Secretary of Urban Hygiene at the Ministry of Public Space and Urban Hygiene. Today, he is the President of the Environmental Protection Agency. | agronomy |
http://silentcircle.co.uk/secondary-field-report-from-septemver-3-dutch-maize-horseshoe-crop-circle-close-ground-photography/ | 2018-09-22T20:47:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267158691.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20180922201637-20180922222037-00101.warc.gz | 0.978348 | 672 | CC-MAIN-2018-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__220593425 | en | From Annemieke Witteveen
Date Reported: September 3, 2014
Location: Hoeven, Holland
Crop: Maize (full-grown)
Field Report by Annemieke Witteveen
On the morning of September 5th I went to the maize formation in Hoeven. This formation was found on the morning of September 3rd. In the evening of the 4th the farmer kindly granted permission to enter the field. He placed a moneybox at the beginning of a red and white ribbon you have to follow to end up inside the formation.
When you make your way through the stems of appr. 3 metres high it feels like if you are walking through a jungle. By the time you have the feeling you are led into nowhere the ribbon ends and there is suddenly light and you can see the flattened maize in front of you. I entered the formation around 10.45 am. on this very cloudy and even hazy day (September 5 2014).
In the past few days it hasn’t rained but the soil was very moist. Probably because the sun does not get as far as the ground to dry it because of the density of the crop. From the muddy tracks on the flattened crop I could tell some visitors already paid a visit to the formation. The laid crop was not completely trampled though.
The formation has a shape that resembles a horseshoe. The crop is laid anti-clockwise. In length it is approximitly 13 metres long and 2,5 metres wide. When I step on the flattened crop I could hear and feel the laid stems snap under my feet.
Eventhough yesterday was a very sunny and warm day I could not see stems that have grown back upwards like in the Etten Leur formation of July 16th. Because I am very intriged by that specific event I looked around for anomalies very closely – Unfortunately I did not find any.
What struck me most was the enormous amount of broken stems. Quite a few had several breaking points along the length of the stem – some were torn off but almost all of them were broken. Hardly any were bent. Some stems seemed bent at first but when I took a close look and opened the thin brown leaves around the bottom you could see the damage underneath. It is unlikely that any of these stems will rise again for all the sap flow is interrupted which makes it impossible for the maize to feed itself and/or get the energy required to rise upwards again. When I tried to bend a stem it snapped and some fluid was shown on the breaking-line. It was impossible to lay down stems without ruining them.
The underlying lay of crop was already starting to rot and showed soft brown tissue. Within a few days I expect people will find cobs with seeds that look like popcorn. This is not an effect of the ‘circle making energy’ but rather a plant disease called ‘Corn Smut’.The cobs are almost fully grown and will be harvested within two or three weeks. There was no difference in size between a laid down cob and a cob on the standing stems. Some cobs on the ground were eaten by rabbits.
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https://jiao280.com/2022/06/08/control-the-weeds-the-particular-specialist-approach/ | 2022-11-30T14:54:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710764.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20221130124353-20221130154353-00580.warc.gz | 0.951291 | 2,274 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__307185959 | en | Weeds are usually opportunists. They are going to locate simple areas or perhaps areas in which the turf will be vulnerable, and they’re going to make use of these to their particular edge.
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Lessen compaction. Pay out specific awareness of greatly employed locations and also parts close to tarmac. Weeds can easily acquire any foothold inside these kinds of areas and also distributed to be able to other garden when it is vulnerable.
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You can find nonetheless several goods and also strategies to steer clear of this example and also maintain the early spring crabgrass germination
When garden will be slender, fertilize that appropriately together with top quality fertilizers to boost thickness.
Allow the weeds become the information. When weeds control a location, it really is probably that there are one thing completely wrong together with both the particular increasing ailments or perhaps the garden procedures. Heavy holders regarding prostrate knotweed certainly are a excellent signal regarding earth compaction. Will not merely grab the particular weeds. Alleviate the particular compaction. Violets (Viola spp. ) certainly are a excellent signal regarding lower mild ranges. A single remedy could be to be able to seed starting shade-tolerant great fescues or perhaps fresh color and also drought tolerant cross bluegrasses.
If you utilize herbicides…
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Twelve-monthly grassy weeds.
Crabgrass is probably the most frequent turf marijuana issues. This is a warm-season annuals. They will prosper any time temperature ranges are usually very hot and also cool-season garden grasses are usually the very least competing. Nonetheless, they’ve got a difficult time invading a wholesome garden.
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The best possible timing regarding pre-emergent therapy regarding crabgrass is approximately enough time in which forsythia plants wane, if the earth temperatures will be among 59 Farreneheit and also 65 Farreneheit.
As stated before, Pre-emergent herbicides usually do not identify among marijuana seed and also turf seed. And that means you is not going to manage to replant turf in which you might have utilized these for 2 to be able to a few months. A couple of goods carry out are present to help you to seed starting inside early spring and also handle crabgrass. Specialists have used them and you may also.
The initial merchandise is named Siduron. It will always be least difficult to utilize this kind of being a granular on the seeded location during seeding. It will not prevent fresh turf seed starting coming from germinating although curbing crabgrass. Siduron can be a tiny costly, yet their particular are certainly not specifically several choices.
The next merchandise will be Push DF. This is a dried up flowable merchandise which you combine inside h2o and also apply prior to deciding to seed starting a location. That operates fantastic inside tiny seeded locations as you can easily apply that in which you would like to seed starting. You employ just about 1/3 of your ounces every gallon regarding h2o. The most effective portion: Additionally it is any post-emergent crabgrass apply also. You need to use that to be able to apply present crabgrass crops when several come out somewhere else within your garden. In addition, it handles a couple of broadleaf weeds just like clover also. It could be acquired inside Push 1# pots regarding a tad bit more as compared to 100 money (professional azines utilize situations with this size). It’s also obtained inside Push 1. 5 oz of wine bottles for approximately 20 money. This kind of dimensions is likely to make 5 gallons regarding crabgrass pre-emergent regarding seeded locations or perhaps crabgrass fantastic regarding fully developed crabgrass crops.
As stated previously mentioned, when crabgrass comes out, it is possible to use postemergent herbicides, typically coming from early on Summer by means of mid-July. Many different herbicides are usually in the marketplace that will eliminate crops who have not necessarily but tillered. Push DF is an excellent a single. Acclaim Added will be one more excellent merchandise. Acclaim Added is any post-emergent crabgrass handle. This is a water an individual combine inside h2o and also apply about crabgrass. That will come in huge dimensions completely focus, yet can be marketed inside Acclaim pint dimensions pots. The average fee is approximately ½ oz of every 1000 sq toes or perhaps gallon regarding h2o. This kind of will provide you with of sixteen gallons or perhaps of sixteen, 000 sq toes regarding crabgrass fantastic.
Area managing together with non-selective herbicides for instance Round-up can easily eliminate the particular crops and also lessen their particular share to be able to subsequent year’s seedbank. Nevertheless, you need to utilize total extreme care and also attention never to inadvertently apply and also eliminate some other crops neighborhood. Gather may also eliminate virtually any turf that variations and also abandon deceased areas through the entire garden. Push DF and also Acclaim Added is not going to try this.
Perennial broadleaf weeds
As opposed to twelve-monthly turf weeds, herbicides regarding broadleaf perennial weeds usually are utilized post-emergence. The main advantage of post-emergent handle will be you could observe several weeds you might have prior to deciding to determine if to be able to apply. In the event you merely use a handful of, yanking these yourself could be your better alternative. Without to be able to apply, next will not.
Many broadleaf perennials : for instance dandelions — have got their particular very best graphic influence inside early spring. Yet overdue summer season to be able to mid-fall is a superb time and energy to handle these together with herbicides. Because the weather conditions cools, these kinds of weeds commence saving foods stated in their particular abandon inside their beginnings, exactly like cool-season garden grasses. In the event you use herbicides currently, it’ll be moved combined with foods and also holders an improved potential for getting rid of to be able to main.
Any time utilized inside early spring, it is possible to nonetheless acquire accomplishment together with top quality marijuana handle goods. As the marijuana will be famished and also increasing, it may need the particular marijuana handle inside and stay successful currently also. It is possible to apply these with all the top quality marijuana handle goods, or perhaps utilize granular marijuana handles in the spreader. Spraying will be less expensive and you also have the merchandise proper in which you need that. Granular goods tend to be fitted to huge locations filled up with weeds to acquire a knockdown. Steer clear of rain regarding 24-48 hrs. This provides the particular marijuana handle time and energy to perform.
Ensure you pick a discerning broadleaf herbicide, the one that gets rid of simply broadleaves rather than turf. Nonselective herbicides, for instance Round-up, can easily eliminate almost all crops which they are in contact with. | agronomy |
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Wild rice Ojibwe : manoomin ; also called Canada rice , Indian rice , and water oats are four species of grasses forming the genus Zizania , and the grain that can be harvested from them. The grain was historically gathered and eaten in North America and China. While now a delicacy in North America, the grain is eaten less in China, : where the plant's stem is used as a vegetable. Wild rice is not directly related to Asian rice Oryza sativa , whose wild progenitors are O. The plants grow in shallow water in small lakes and slow-flowing streams ; often, only the flowering head of wild rice rises above the water. | agronomy |
https://meritalk.com/articles/4-universities-win-agriculture-tech-prizes/ | 2023-09-27T02:32:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510238.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927003313-20230927033313-00491.warc.gz | 0.905293 | 346 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__108807045 | en | The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced the winners of the first Innovations in Food and Agricultural Science and Technology (I-FAST) prize competition on Nov. 1.
I-FAST encourages collaboration between NIFA-funded researchers, scientists, and industry leaders in an effort to bring technological agricultural advances into the marketplace. The winning teams are from the University of Houston (UH), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Illinois), Lincoln University (LU), and Cornell University (Cornell). Each team will receive $50,000, as well as the opportunity to apply for additional funding through USDA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program.
The UH team created an augmented reality technology system that educates and monitors employees on the best practices to handle fresh-cut produce. The Illinois team made two software packages that can inexpensively run large-scale, on-farm agronomic trials and create strategies for profitable nitrogen fertilizer management. LU designed a pathogen detection biotechnology test kit to check for E. coli. The Cornell group created a micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) microtensiometer sensor that provides readings of plant water and soil stresses.
“Innovation is an economic driver and a necessity in the agriculture industry,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “Through this new partnership with the National Science Foundation, we are able to help move ideas from the research lab to the marketplace, where they can provide real solutions as these teams intended.” | agronomy |
https://www.deansgardencentre.co.uk/services/school-visits/ | 2024-04-19T23:51:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817463.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419234422-20240420024422-00652.warc.gz | 0.955257 | 255 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__52805468 | en | To help encourage younger gardeners, we stock a variety of items that are specifically designed with children in mind, such as brightly coloured gardening tools and accessories suitable for children aged 3-7 years old.
Get growing with our Suttons ‘Fun to Grow’ fruit and vegetable seeds, easy to grow and specially designed for 4-7 year olds. In season we also stock a range of bulbs, herbs, fruit and vegetable plants that are also easy to grow.
In our gift area, we sell a range of books, toys and games perfect to keep little ones entertained.
For information or advice about children’s gardening or please ask one of our friendly staff members in the Garden Centre.
Dean’s want to encourage Yorkshire’s next generation of gardeners and we think our centres are a great place to bring the family and inspire budding youngsters.
Did you know we already offer schools a 10% discount on the majority of items we sell providing all invoices are paid within 30 days. Also if you are building a new school garden or working on a particular gardening project, we may also be able to offer a contribution towards this. Please contact us for further details. | agronomy |
https://epjwoc.epj.org/articles/epjconf/abs/2017/31/epjconf_incape2017_01085/epjconf_incape2017_01085.html | 2021-12-09T07:25:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964363689.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20211209061259-20211209091259-00223.warc.gz | 0.913123 | 401 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__193498192 | en | Kinetics, mass transport characteristics, and structural changes during air-drying of purple yam (Dioscorea Alata L.) at different process conditions
School of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Mapúa University 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines
2 School of Microelectronic Engineering, University Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Kampus Alam, Pauh Putra, 02600 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia.
* Corresponding author: [email protected]
Published online: 22 November 2017
This experiment was designed to follow the 2k factorial design to study the effects of the three drying parameters on the drying characteristics and effective moisture diffusivity and to fit each run performed on the best thin-layer drying kinetics model. Raw purple yam samples were pre-treated and undergone the designed drying procedures at which the weight of the samples were recorded every minute until such time that the sample weights become constant. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) is utilized for qualitative analysis of the dried samples. The number of pores per unit area and the overall aesthetics of the surface of the dried samples were compared also using SEM. Considering the qualitative analysis conducted on the samples from the images of SEM, dried samples from run 2 has the most desirable conditions such as high temperature and low air velocity for drying because the samples from this run have large pore diameters with minimal cell breakages.
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2017
This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). | agronomy |
http://[email protected]/savefwwater/default.aspx?id=5938 | 2013-05-21T18:18:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368700380063/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516103300-00045-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.908667 | 241 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__118587096 | en | Spring is in the Air
It's officially spring. That means the
days are longer, the temperatures warmer, and the motivation to be outside, stronger. As you think of the possibilities to bring spring to your landscape, take a moment to consider these spring tips.
- Your yard is screaming for color, but choose plants that are drought-tolerant with low-water requirements.
- Apply two to three inches of mulch in garden and flower beds, to help soil retain moisture.
- Don't forget to aerate. Aeration removes small plugs from turf to loosen compacted soil. It increases needed oxygen for plants, and allows water to better penetrate the soil, reducing runoff.
- Get the weeds out. Weeds, if left to to breed or just chopped off, will populate and steal water from your plants. When possible, remove them by hand, to uproot them completely.
- Check your irrigation system to ensure it is working properly.
- Remember no watering between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m except by hand-held hose, drip or soaker hose.
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http://lawnandpoolreviews.com/how-to-build-a-sulky-for-a-walk-behind-mower/ | 2024-02-23T03:30:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474360.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223021632-20240223051632-00650.warc.gz | 0.917615 | 700 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__90907847 | en | How to build a sulky for a walk behind mower?
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The walk-behind mowers are used to cut grass in the fields and the garden. But using a normal mower may cause trouble to the person who is operating the mower manually. To avoid these sorts of problems, sulky are introduced in the field of WB mower.
Purpose and need for Sulky in walk behind mower
Sulky is a lightweight two-wheeled cart that is attached behind the walk-behind mowers to reduce the strength, which is used to push the mower, and it is also easy to move the mower while it is attached with the Sulky. Sulky must be detached to minimize the space occupation of the walk-behind mower.
There are two types of Sulky i.e. standing sulky and sitting sulky.
Standing sulky is a simple attachment behind the walk behind the mower, which is parallel towards the mower handle. Where the operator can easily control the motion of the mower while standing, and also it can reduce the strength which is used to control the walk behind the mower manually. The standing Sulky has the benefit of controlling the walk behind mower in all sorts of maneuver way.
We can get the standing Sulky in two different ways.
One wheeled standing sulky, and two-wheeled standing Sulky depends on the need and purpose we can buy require sulky for the WB mowers.
sitting sulkily is a simple but more comfortable type of Sulky where only one person space sulky, which is solely used by the operator.it is a more comfortable and fast way to cut the grass.
Sulky is one of the most important objects in the use of walk-behind mowers, where it helps to minimize the pushing weight of the walk-behind mowers when it has no sulky. And it also helps the operator to control the weight and motion of the mowers while the Sulky is used.
To increase the life & strength of the Sulky, we must choose material wisely to avoid the damage or sudden failure of the sulky, and the Sulky must be detachable, where it can be replaced or repaired. By using sulky, it can reduce the time consumption of the work; while doing without a sulky, it can take too must time to control and use the walk behind mower to cut the grass.
Sulky should make with the ground clearance and flexibility to roam around the uneven surface to operate the walk behind mower without any grapple. Sulky should have the durability and convenient operator control to minimize the time of using the walk behind the mower without the Sulky.
By using sulky, we can reduce the stress and fatigue of the operator, and also it can increase the work produced by the operator by using proper and good Sulky.
A walk-behind mower with Sulky can be more beneficial when compared to the manually operated mowers. By selecting the good Sulky, we can increase productivity and reduce the time of the work. And by getting suggestions and ideas from families or friends, we can buy or build our own backyard sulky for the walk-behind mower. | agronomy |
https://www.ourfutureedinburgh.org/events/what-exactly-is-sustainable-produce/ | 2023-09-30T12:58:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510676.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20230930113949-20230930143949-00309.warc.gz | 0.924542 | 233 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__71041958 | en | - This event has passed.
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Sustainable farming and food production can benefit both the environment and our bodies in many ways. Most sustainably grown produce and sustainably raised animals are exposed to much fewer chemicals , such as pesticides and antibiotics. Therefore, your body is exposed to fewer chemicals, which can help reduce your exposure to antibiotic-resistant bacteria or potential illnesses and health problems caused by pesticides. It also improves soil health, which then improves how plant root systems absorb vital nutrients and cuts down on the amount of fuel needed for transport, as well as energy needed to properly store food products.
This event will cover what sustainable produce is; the benefits of using locally sourced produce and examples of innovative businesses and the challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne FRSE, Chair, Scotland Food and Drink
Professor Derek Stewart, FRSC, James Hutton Institute
Mr James Withers, Scotland Food and Drink
Chef Tomas Gormley, Heron Restaurant | agronomy |
https://edcgov.us/Government/ag/pages/uc_davis__pest_notes_.aspx | 2024-04-17T09:14:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00454.warc.gz | 0.930522 | 2,807 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__6865915 | en | Yellow starthistle, Centaurea solstitialis, a native of Eurasia, was first recorded in California in 1869. Now common on roadsides, rangeland, hay fields, pastures, and waste areas, it is estimated to infest over 8 million acres in California. The disturbance created by cultivation, poorly timed mowing, road building and maintenance, or grazing favors this rapid colonizer. It forms dense infestations and may produce allelo chemicals that slow the growth of competing species, allowing starthistle to take over large areas of land. It is also poisonous to horses, causing a nervous disorder called "chewing disease" that is fatal once symptoms develop.
Identification Yellow starthistle is a gray-green to blue-green annual plant with a vigorous taproot. It produces bright, dandelion-like yellow flowers with sharp spines surrounding the base. Yellow starthistle grows to heights varying from 6 inches to 3 feet. The stems of mature plants are rigid, spreading and branching from the base. Stems and leaves are covered with a loose, cottony wool that gives them a whitish appearance. Stems appear winged due to leaf bases that extend beyond the nodes. Basal leaves are 2 to 3 inches long and deeply lobed. Upper leaves are short, 0.5 to 1 inch, narrow, and sharply pointed. Biology Yellow starthistle is an annual, usually found below 5,000 feet elevation, in dry, light-intensive areas where average annual rainfall is between 10 and 40 inches. It is able to regrow after top removal from mowing or grazing. Seed output can be as high as 29,000 seeds per square meter, with about 95 percent of the seed being viable. Most seeds germinate the following year, but some can last 10 years or more in the soil. Yellow starthistle seeds generally germinate from fall through spring, which corresponds to the normal rainy season in California. After germinating, the plant initially allocates most its resources to root growth. By late spring, roots can extend 3 feet or deeper into the soil profile, although the portion above ground is a relatively small basal rosette. This allows yellow starthistle to outcompete shallow-rooted annual species during the drier summer months when moisture availability is limited near the soil surface. It also helps explain why yellow starthistle survives well into the summer, long after other annual species have dried up. The competitive ability of yellow starthistle also depends on light intensity at the soil surface during the seedling and rosette stages of development. Yellow starthistle proliferates at high light intensity and does poorly in low light. Highlight conditions often occur along roadsides, in disturbed sites, and on south-facing slopes. Management Control of yellow starthistle can not be accomplished with a single treatment or in a single year. Effective control requires suppression of the weed combined with establishment of competitive desirable vegetation. Prevention Yellow starthistle proliferates along roadsides. The invasion by this weed may be increased by the disturbance created by road building and maintenance. Seeds are often spread by vehicles or with the transportation of livestock. Survey roadsides for the presence of this weed and immediately control new infestations to prevent its seed production and subsequent spread. Yellow starthistle also can be spread as a contaminant in grass seed, so use certified seed for range or pasture seeding. Seed may also come as a contaminant in all classes of hay, particularly grass hay. Carefully check hay shipments for evidence of yellow starthistle. When feeding hay suspected of containing yellow starthistle, feed bales in one area and periodically check around feeding areas for signs of starthistle seedlings. Livestock that have fed in yellow starthistle-infested areas should not be shipped or pastured in uninfested areas. Like wise, clean all equipment used in yellow starthistle-infested areas before moving it to uninfested areas. Control newly emerged seedlings to prevent establishment. It is important to control new infestations when they are small because spot eradication is least expensive and most effective at this time. Biological Control Four natural enemies of yellow starthistle have been imported from Greece and are established as of 1994 in California as biological control agents: the three weevils Bangasternus orientalis, Eustenopus villosus, and Larinus curtus; and the gall fly Urophora sirunaseua. They all attack the flower/seed head, and directly or indirectly reduce seed production, the only means of reproduction and spread of the weed. The insects lay their eggs in, on, or near the flower/seed heads and complete their development within them. They are all highly host specific to yellow starthistle and do not attack commercially valuable crops or native plants. Following the release of these natural enemies, protect the release area from heavy disturbance (insecticides, soil cultivation, burning, or destruction of yellow starthistle) for several years to give the insects a good chance of establishing. After establishment, the insects are capable of building up to high numbers and spreading on their own. These insects do best in areas with warm, dry, summer climates. It is too early to know the impact of these natural enemies on yellow starthistle in California. It will likely take a long time to achieve effective biological control. The insects become more numerous and thus more available with each succeeding year. Currently, B. orientalis, E. villosus, and U. sirunaseva are the most numerous and widespread of these insects. Land owners and managers with yellow starthistle problems may contact their County Department of Agriculture about obtaining these biological control insects. These biocontrol agents reduce seed production, slowing the spread of the weed. Biocontrol of established populations is uncertain until impact data are available, but would require years to achieve if it is successful. To control established populations, use biocontrol agents in combination with other control measures. Cultural Control Cultivation effectively controls seedlings of yellow starthistle. Be cause yellow starthistle begins emergence with the fall rains, this is the best time to begin cultivation. Repeated cultivations are needed to control each new flush of seedlings. Deep tillage in spring can also control established plants, but generally, larger plants with deep taproots, have a greater chance of surviving tillage. Deep tillage also stores seeds in deeper layers that may surface with future tillage. Mowing can be used to manage yellow starthistle provided it is well timed and repeated as needed. Mowing early growth stages results in regrowth of the weed and additional mowing will be needed. When mowed frequently, the starthistle may re-grow and flower below the mower cutting height. Preliminary studies indicate that waiting until early flowering to mow (when 2 percent of flowers show yellow color) results in less regrowth of the starthistle than if it is mowed earlier. However, if soil moisture is still adequate, yellow starthistle will re-grow and should be mowed a second time, about 4 to 6 weeks later. Monitor for any surviving starthistle in another 4 to 6 weeks. To encourage growth of desirable vegetation, let the desirable vegetation set seed before mowing, but be sure to mow well before starthistle is in full flower. In general, mowing is most effective when soil moisture is low and no irrigation or rainfall follows the mowing. Grazing is effective in reducing yellow starthistle seed production. Sheep, goats or cattle eat yellow starthistle before spines form on the plant. The plant's crude protein concentration is variable but ranges from 28 percent at the rosette stage down to 11 percent at the bud stage, and should be sufficient to meet the general maintenance requirements for most ruminant animals. Yellow starthistle appears to have the ability to sustain animals several weeks beyond annual grass "dry down" when it is abundant. Intensive grazing, using large numbers of animals for short durations, in late May or June can reduce plant height, canopy size, and seed production. Burning is best performed at the end of the rainy season when flowers first appear. Yellow starthistle may still be green at this time and may require some form of desiccation to burn. Most annual vegetation other than yellow starthistle may have dried by this time and serve as a fuel source to allow a successful burn. Burning for two or more years in a row helps suppress yellow starthistle. Burning may not be as successful where perennial grasses are abundant. Do not burn areas where insects have been released for biological control because fire will kill them. Re-vegetation Control practices are capable of reducing yellow starthistle populations but in the absence of competition, it will reestablish. Effective yellow starthistle management requires that desirable plant species be planted and managed to prevent yellow starthistle germination or growth. Species choice for re-vegetation will depend on the intended use of that site. Resident vegetation such as bunch grasses or wildflowers may be desirable along roadsides, abandoned pastures, or natural areas. In these situations, cultural, biological, or chemical methods can be used to reduce yellow starthistle, while encouraging other plant species, if possible, with practices such as fertilization. Recent efforts made to reestablish native perennial bunch grasses have been moderately successful. Perennial grasses are slow to establish and may require selective herbicide treatments to assist yellow starthistle control during establishment, but once well established, alternative controls such as grazing, mowing, or burning can be used effectively. In pastures, eliminate dense stands of yellow starthistle and re-seed the area with a fast-growing, competitive forage species. Although annual legumes work well for this purpose, the lack of selective herbicides makes follow-up treatments difficult. Therefore, grasses fit best as selective herbicides can then be used to control yellow starthistle not controlled by grass competition. In areas with scattered yellow starthistle infestations, make every effort to eliminate the scattered plants in conjunction with overseeding of desirable species to provide enough competition to prevent yellow starthistle from reestablishing. In all instances, pick desirable species that are well adapted to the site. Species that grow well are the best competitors. Chemical Control
Related Link: Transline Specialty Herbicide Both post-emergent and pre-emergent herbicides are available to control starthistle along road sides, right-of-ways, and non-crop areas. Only post-emergent herbicides can be used on rangeland and pastures. Post-emergent Herbicides. Post emergent herbicide treatments generally work best on seedlings. The long germination period of yellow starthistle makes control with a single application almost impossible. A treatment following the first flush of seedlings opens the site up for later flushes. Waiting until later in the rainy season to apply a post-emergent herbicide allows a greater number of seedlings to be treated, but larger plants will require higher herbicide rates and may not be controlled.
Pre-emergent Herbicides. Pre-emergence herbicides must be ap plied before seeds germinate to be effective. The long germination period of yellow starthistle requires that a pre-emergent material have a lengthy residual activity. Make applications before a rainfall, which will move the material into the soil. Because these materials adhere to soil particles, offsite movement and possible injury of susceptible plants could occur if the soil is dry and wind occurs before rain. When yellow starthistle plants have already emerged, combine a post-emergent herbicide (to control emerged plants) with a pre-emergent herbicide (to provide residual control of any subsequent germination) for an effective control strategy. The following pre-emergent herbicides are not labeled for use in pasture or rangeland, but can be useful for yellow starthistle control along rights-of-way, and non-crop areas.
Warning on the Use of Chemicals
Pesticides are poisonous. Always read and carefully follow all precautions and safety recommendations given on the container label. Store all chemicals in the original labeled containers in a locked cabinet or shed, away from food or feeds, and out of the reach of children, unauthorized persons, pets, and livestock. Confine chemicals to the property being treated. Avoid drift onto neighboring properties, especially gardens containing fruits and/or vegetables ready to be picked. Dispose of empty containers carefully. Follow label instructions for disposal. Never reuse the containers. Make sure empty containers are not accessible to children or animals. Never dispose of containers where they may contaminate water supplies or natural waterways. Do not pour down sink or toilet. Consult your county agricultural commissioner for correct ways of disposing of excess pesticides. Never burn pesticide containers. Written by W. Thomas Lanini, Craig D. Thomsen, Timothy S. Prather, Charles E. Turner, Joseph M. DiTomaso, Michael J. Smith, Clyde L. Elmore, Marc P. Vayssieres, and William A. Williams Editor: B. Ohlendorf Technical Editor: M. L. Flint Production: M. Trulson To simplify information, trade names of products have been used. No endorsement of named products is intended, nor is criticism implied of similar products that are not mentioned. Produced by: IPM Education and Publications UC Statewide IPM Project University of California Davis, CA 95616-8620 | agronomy |
http://www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org/Trails-Parks/community-gardens.htm | 2013-05-25T01:11:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368705305291/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516115505-00027-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.914014 | 549 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__21917264 | en | Community garden plots are available again this year, located behind the Park District’s South Point facility at 810 Preston Lane in Oswego.
Improvement planned for 2013:
We are making a major investment to our community garden program. The Park Board of Commissioners approved installing a water line to the gardens with four centrally-located hydrants. This type of work is not done easily and there will be some time and work needed to return the gardens to a soil suitable for growing. We want to point out that the plots nearest the hydrants are going to be the most disturbed from construction. Digging down five feet for a water line will bring up some materials that are less than desirable for gardening for example, rocks and clay. We suggest that you consider using a plot around the exterior of the gardens for this year. Those plots will have the least amount of construction disturbance and will have the best growing medium. While we expect this work to be done before the gardens open for the season, this type of work is weather permitting, so we request patience as we work to re-establish good garden plots after construction.
During 2013 the Park District will continue to provide:
- Option of large or small plots: 20’x 20’ or 10’x 10’
- 6 water tanks will be available until the water line is installed and running water is available
- Composting areas for gardener’s use
- Wood chips on the 10 ft. paths
- Handicapped accessible port-o-let on the site
- Wood chips and organic compost available to gardeners
- Maintenance of unused plots
Returning gardeners will have priority registration between March 1 and March 6, 2013 with the opportunity to choose the same plot they gardened last summer. Plots that are not requested by previous gardeners that week will be reassigned beginning March 7.
2013 Dates and details for garden plot registration:
|March 1||Registration opened for returning gardeners, residents only|
|March 7||Registration opened for new gardeners, residents only|
|March 15||Registration opened for non-residents|
|April 15||Garden plots opened (weather & construction permitting)|
|November 1||Garden plots must be cleaned off for the season|
Registration Fee for Garden Plots: 20x20 ft. plot $20(R)/$29(N); 10x10 ft. plot $10(R)/$19(N)
Questions regarding the community gardens can be sent to [email protected], or call 630.554.1010 and ask for the Community Garden Coordinator. | agronomy |
https://territorioluthier.com/en/101-veo-todo-en-blanco-y-negro-2020/ | 2023-12-02T05:08:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100327.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202042052-20231202072052-00400.warc.gz | 0.96217 | 427 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__309781365 | en | 50% white grapes and 50% red grapes, made as a red wine. 1010 bottles.
It comes from a very special vineyard located in Langa (Soria) at 900 m altitude. This is one of the vineyards that has had the greatest impact on us, about 150 years old, planted on ungrafted vines, with 50% white varieties and 50% red varieties, tempranillo, garnacha, bobal, albillo, viura, malvasia, pirules, etc. The most striking thing is the soil, it is like pebbles, gravel, very small pebbles, and there is no soil up to about 30 cm deep, which makes us think that to plant they had to make a hole, remove the stones, plant and fill again.
We had already elaborated this vineyard separately the white and red varieties, and in 2020 we decided to vinify everything together as if it were a red wine. In this special way this wine was born to maintain the concept of how this vineyard is planted, 50% white and 50% red.
The structure and power of the red combines with the freshness, florality, elegance and delicacy of the white, the result is brutal. We did long malolactic fermentation in 5 barrels with batonage for 7 months. High-end barrels: Richelie, Canton Gran Cru, Ameline, Adour, mostly French oak. High toasting so that the wood would envelop the wine, which has a lot of white grapes, but we do not want barrel impact, we want texture and aroma. Then it was aged in tank for a year and bottled.
It is a very different wine, combining the power and structure of a red with the freshness of a white. When you taste it, it surprises, nobody knows it is Ribera. But it is also part of our philosophy of listening to old vines, in particular this vineyard and this winemaker who decided to plant in this way, in this special and unusual terroir. | agronomy |
http://www.memphiscottonmuseum.org/ | 2013-06-19T14:56:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368708808767/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516125328-00045-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.957829 | 102 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__23182468 | en | When you visit the Cotton Museum, you're treading on the legendary floor of the Memphis Cotton Exchange where cotton traders once stood at the center of the global cotton economy. Until recently, no one was allowed in here except members and their guests.
Now this spectacular room is open to the public. It has been painstakingly restored and is devoted to sharing the story of cotton the crop that created empires, transformed American culture, and changed the history of a nation and the world.
Come see for yourself. | agronomy |
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