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https://onetoday.wordpress.com/tag/blowing/ | 2023-06-07T20:15:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224654012.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20230607175304-20230607205304-00730.warc.gz | 0.983677 | 252 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__39748325 | en | Today is Christmas Day, but this post is not about Christmas Day – other than the fact that the day is actually Christmas Day. It is about the weather we are having on this particular day, that just happens to be Christmas Day.
In recent times the weather here has been very hot and we have been experiencing a drought. Yesterday the temperature was very hot, there was a dry, hot wind blowing and it was very draining. The watercourses around the area were drying up and had very little in the way of water left in them – apart from the main river of course.
Today the temperature is much cooler, with a wonderful cool breeze blowing and it is currently raining. In fact there is a thunderstorm, but not a violent one. It is the type of storm that just seems to slowly roll by with a small amount of lightning and thunder, yet has a lot of steady, soaking rain in it.
This rain is a major blessing and should be enough to allow some colour to return to our lawns (other than brown) and save the various plants under my care at work. Many of our plants have been greatly stressed because of a lack of water, so this truly is a great blessing. Very thankful for the rain. | agronomy |
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Farm Manager: After two days of using MAS Mineral Max, we noticed an immediate and favorable sign in the Petriole test results of the plant. We ordered another 3,000 gallons of MAS Mineral MAX to continue with the applications.
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Clay & Tex, Fresh Green Organic Farm, Klamath Falls, Oregon: MAS Mineral Max is a great all-around fertilizer. We use it for vegetables, flowers, seedlings, pots, and beds. We apply it in-ground and foliar. It’s like a one-stop-shop kind of fertilizer. That’s what we all want; it’s a good thing to have in your program. MAS Mineral Max is a good additive because it doesn’t have a lot of nitrogen in it so you don’t burn your plants.
We give MAS Mineral Max to our little pots where the plants are de-leafing a bit and are turning yellow; they come back with a vengeance. MAS Mineral Max kicks the yellowing right out and gives us thicker leaves. When we transplant our plants, MAS Mineral Max really helps the plants get through the initial transplant shock.
David: I own a start-up brand of hot sauces and I am always searching for ways to enhance the size and potency of my pepper crops. The peppers in my hand are the peppers that I grew before. Now, after two applications of MAS Mineral Max, the Habaneros are as large as my thumbs and are twice as hot! The difference in the yield is unlike anything that I have ever experienced.
MAS Mineral MAX Nutrient Biostimulant was used in a comparison test on tobacco plants. There were no differences in the regimen of the control group and the test group of tobacco plants other than the test group was fertilized with MAS Mineral MAX. The plants in the test group grew larger and were healthier and hardier than the plants in the control group as can be seen in the photo above. | agronomy |
https://janvierplants.com/products/kentia-palm | 2022-06-27T21:06:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103341778.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220627195131-20220627225131-00649.warc.gz | 0.911819 | 203 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__16004171 | en | Height: 100 cm - Diameter: 21 cm
Growth: It usually takes well over five years for the palm grown indoors to reach its average indoor potential of around 5 to 10 feet tall.
POT TIPS Choose a pot that is 3 or 4 cm bigger.
AT HOME Kentia Palm does not have any particular temperature requirements, but will suffer if subjected to temperatures below 10ºC.
LIGHT Kentia Palms thrive in bright, indirect light to dappled sun. Prolonged exposure to bright direct sunlight may burn and scorch their leaves.
WATER Your Kentia Palm enjoys weekly waterings. Allow her soil to dry out between waterings, especially during the winter - when you might only need to water your plant fortnightly.
LOVE A monthly dose of fertiliser in spring and summer will encourage healthy new growth.
Every plant comes with a plant care card made by us 💚 | agronomy |
https://bankkita.com/explore/seed-clipart-rice-seed/ | 2019-07-18T13:31:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195525634.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20190718125048-20190718151048-00191.warc.gz | 0.733618 | 98 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__2609556 | en | Thai Rice Seed And Mix Grain Stock Image: Paddy rice seed! seed clipart rice seed, Rice seed for bird picture: Pile Of Paddy Rice And Rice Seed On The White Background For, Rice seedling on rice seed white bacground, Unhusked Rice Png! Frame by paddy rice and rice seed on white background Photo! Water Rice Seeds. Rice Seed Vector Picture, Seed Clip Art Free: seed clipart: Seed Illustrations and Clip Art. | agronomy |
https://cclyme.org/events/willing-hands-garden-tour-in-east-thetford/ | 2021-12-07T14:16:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964363400.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20211207140255-20211207170255-00052.warc.gz | 0.948066 | 290 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__57028029 | en | As part of VT Open Farm Week, Willing Hands and Cedar Circle Farm are co-hosting a tour of the Willing Hands Garden in East Thetford VT.
Please join us!
WHEN: Thursday, August 15th at 6:00pm
WHERE: The garden is located 0.5 miles south of the Cedar Circle Farmstand, Pavillion Road, East Thetford VT. You can see the location here: https://goo.gl/maps/ykSe8EAPxWoJLh6e7
Come learn about this long-standing and incredibly productive partnership, visit the garden, see what’s growing, and speak to the champions who have put so much time into its success! Through the time and energy of Willing Hands volunteers, combined with and expertise from Cedar Circle’s staff, this garden produced over 20 TONS of food in 2018. This year brings exciting changes as we have transitioned to a no-till permanent bed system that, over time, will re-stratify the soils to improve soil health and produce even more nutrient dense food. All of the food grown at the Willing Hands Garden goes to our recipient organizations which include food pantries, community meal sites, senior centers, family and child support centers, low-income housing developments and other non-profits that share our mission of alleviating hunger and improving health for our neighbors in need. | agronomy |
https://erinkinsella.com/blog/self-replenishing-food/ | 2023-12-11T03:36:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679103464.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20231211013452-20231211043452-00775.warc.gz | 0.973416 | 456 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__121073917 | en | There are tons of lists that tell you all the foods you can regrow, BUT this list is going to be the most useful to you. So many items on those lists require a huge amount of space and time. Why would you regrow an avocado when you won’t see yields for years? Below you’ll see instructions on foods that I’ve regrown myself so I know they’re worth the effort.
These are the BEST self-replenishing food I’ve worked with so far. They’re so easy and they grow very fast. It’s absolutely worth it to invest in regrowing if you like them. I got 7 harvests off my onions before they started to look sad and I replaced them with a fresh batch.
You can also simply grow them in a glass of water, but I was only able to get one additional harvest off my onions when I did that versus planting them in soil.
I tried to regrow regular onions too, but it’s honestly not worth the effort, time, and space required. If you have a garden, by all means, but if you’re working with it indoors then I wouldn’t bother. Onions take 3-6 months to grow. However if you do have an onion get away from you and start to grow the green shoots, those are delicious and you can cook them up very much like you’d use a spring/green onion.
I got a lettuce that came with the root system still intact so it was very easy to get growing again right away. I planted it straight into a small pot with well moistened soil.
Celery and bok choy would have a very similar process and growing time.
I’ve tried to grow a few other things – basil, cilantro, garlic, but none of them were particularly successful to regrow indoors for me. Everything else that shows up on those “regrow from food scraps” lists are things to contemplate if you have a garden or a huge greenhouse.
That’s all I’ve got for you today! I hope some of this is helpful for you ^_^ | agronomy |
https://jojucevymiqalir.stichtingdoel.com/fruit-shade-and-nut-trees-grape-vines-evergreens-shrubs-etc-book-32264cm.php | 2020-10-24T20:15:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107884755.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20201024194049-20201024224049-00181.warc.gz | 0.918595 | 2,155 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__34789161 | en | 1 edition of Fruit, shade and nut trees, grape vines, evergreens, shrubs, etc found in the catalog.
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Buy Idaho Fruit Trees, Shade Trees, Berry Plants, Nut Tree, Fig Tree, Flowering Tree, Bamboo Plants and Grape Vines It is important in the State of Idaho to order and purchase the proper plant or tree for a State that experiences very cold winters in USDA climate zones of 3,4,5, and 6. Smallest of the firs, Subalpine Fir is a thin 40 ft. spire that grows near alpine meadows. Dark purple cones at the top of these trees point up and as with all the firs the cone scales fall apart to release the seeds devoured by animals and birds.
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon Wine grape of European origin Plant vines 5' - 7' apart depending on site conditions. Needs well-drained soil. Mid to late-season harvest in August to late October. If grown in areas too cool for this variety, it can develop a 'green bell pepper' aroma. In areas too warm, fruit does not develop it's normal character. Step 3: After petal drop: Copper Fungicide works to control rots, spots, and other fungus affecting grape vines, strawberry plants, apple trees, pear trees, apricot trees, cherry trees, almond trees, and rose bushes. Copper-based sprays are recommended as an effective and natural means of control for things like peach leaf curl as well.
Many deciduous fruit trees in North America, like the apple and the pear, shed their leaves every fall. But others, most of them tropical imports, are fruit-bearing evergreens. They provide year-around foliage and edible treats in locations that have warm summers and cool, but not frosty, winters. Which Dwarf Fruit Trees Can Tolerate Shade?. Most fruit trees require full sun at least six hours per day in order to produce a bountiful harvest of normal, full-grown fruit. If you have a limited.
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Fruit, shade and nut trees, grape vines, evergreens, shrubs, etc. / North State Nursery Co. by North State Nursery Co; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection.
Juicy, Ripe, Nutritious, and Grown in Your Own Backyard Bring the mouth-watering deliciousness of fresh fruit into your garden. Whether you're interested in planting a blueberry patch or a small apple orchard, adding grape vines nut tree to your yard or incorporating raspberry brambles into your landscape, The Fruit Gardener's Bible is your complete resource.
Covering everything from /5(). Lingonberries: A popular wild berry in Scandinavia, the lingonberry is a delicious fruit. The low, evergreen shrubs are a nice addition to a garden and if it can grow in Scandinavian forests, it just might work in your shady yard. The Tree Store PO Box Pembine, WI () To identify tree shrubs you need time and experience, here are some tips that will help you to spot difference between deciduous and evergreen trees, shrubs and bushes.
You can consider getting a horticulture guidebook, and look at the various tree shrubs and bushes pictures, to see if you can match the shrub in front of you with the one. Whether you live in the snowy North or the sunny South, evergreens provide year-round color, texture, and are thousands of types of evergreen bushes in every imaginable height, shape, and color—and while they tolerate a wide range of conditions, be sure to choose the right plant for the right place so yours will thrive.
First, make sure the evergreen shrub is suited to your. At OGW we offer a diversity of food plants and their companions from around the world. We offer unique and rare fruit and nut trees, shrubs, and vines. We've been sharing our passion for edible plants and organic gardening since We are a family owned and operated nursery in Portland Oregon.
We ship our Fruit & plants to all 50 states. With the proper care, our nut and fruit trees and plants will produce just as well as those grown in professionally managed orchards. You may want a dwarf lemon or lime tree to grow in a patio pot, or spring-flowering fruit trees that give you many seasons of interest.
Replacing ornamental shrubs with edible ones is certainly a possibility, but adding fruit-bearing shrubs to your landscape doesn’t have to be so complicated. Simply add a few varieties into existing shrub islands and foundation plantings, and enjoy the tasty results.
Here are a few of our favorite fruit-bearing shrubs. Currants. Description. Growing nut trees in Australia is not new with pecans and macadamias being one of our most successful commercial crops. The Macadamia is a native of southern Queensland and northern New South Wales and is the only Australian native tree to be developed into a commercial crop.
The Pecan is a native of America and is among the best of the multi-purpose trees providing a valuable nut. If we put a grape vine in a spot that got full shade during the summer months, it might live for a while, but it wouldn’t thrive or synthesize enough energy from the sun to produce grapes.
Edible Garden Plants That Grow In Shade. Below is a detailed list of fruits, herbs, and vegetables that grow in shade.
Fruit Trees. Burpee fruit trees for home gardens including apples, cherries, peaches, pears and plums. Trees ship at proper planting time for your region. Save 20% when you buy any combination of 3 or more fruit plants. Mix and match one plant at a time –. Why buy our bare root fruit & nut trees.
Most of our bare root fruit trees are only $. Almost all of our bare root trees are 2-years-old, meaning you'll get fruit sooner.
Most of our trees are 5/8" in diameter. We guarantee our bare root trees will leaf out by May 15th. Most of our bare root trees are semi-dwarf for an easy harvest. Buy trees online in the tree nursery at We offer quality bare root trees for low prices.
Members save even more. We offer over shade, nut, fruit, ornamental, and evergreen trees and shrubs. From the Concord to the Niagara, our Grapes make home-grown growthwe've planted, grown and shipped our Grapes with care, so you get healthy roots and a /5(57). - Explore junekay's board "Gardening - Berries, Nuts & Fruits", followed by people on Pinterest.
See more ideas about Fruit trees, Fruit garden, Berries pins. A fruit shrub or tree. Drought intolerant. Hot dry climate suitability = water daily while fruiting, part shade all day in hot months, protect from freezing and strong winds when young.
Jaboticaba: Plinia cauliflora A shrub or tree with dark, grape-like fruit growing directly from its trunks and main branches. Maximize your fruit production-whether you are growing apples, almonds, plums, pomegranates, or any of over 40 varieties of fruit trees discussed in this book-by making the right cut every time.
In this enhanced edition, additional information from H. Thomas's Pruning Made Easy explores the treatment of roots, side shoots, sub-laterals /5(72). Fruit Trees For Sale. Trees of all kinds are the backbone of a garden. They provide the visual structure and the key elements of any landscape and are usually the first components to be planted, since they take longer than most other plants to become established and fulfill their was a time when a simple shade tree was all that was needed, but increasingly people are looking for.
Categories on this web site include: apples, pears, cherries, plums, peaches, apricots, grapes, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, melons and other fruits. Under the “Other Fruits” is a section on “Gathering and Growing Edible Fruits and Nuts”. This publication lists many fruit and nut plants that can be grown in home landscapes.
Very fast growing, hardy, tropical in appearance. The nuts hang in clusters, similar to grapes, with up to 20 nuts in a cluster.
Usually grows wider than taller, but some varieties produce good timber type trees. Taste is mild, somewhat like the nut pines, but do not have the nutritional value the nut pines have.
Selected from superior varieties.Buy Texas Flowering Trees, Nut Tree, Shade Tree, Palms, Fruit Trees, Grapevines, Berry Plants and Bamboo Plants.
Texas is a very large State, and that makes it difficult to identify which trees will be best to plant into your landscape, vineyard or orchard.
With the helpful information provided by Ty Ty Nursery, your decision will be much simpler.A wide variety of shrubs encompass the evergreen shrub category. These evergreen plants range from flowering evergreens to ground covers (Junipers) and hedges (Yews and Hollies).
Some excellent choices for flowering evergreens are Azaleas, (rhododendron family), Rhododendrons, Gardenias, and the gorgeous Mountain Laurel Olympic Fire. | agronomy |
https://verda-vivo.com/spicey-choose-plush-amazing/ | 2023-12-02T12:00:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100399.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202105028-20231202135028-00680.warc.gz | 0.968406 | 188 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__82870906 | en | After 6 months of building and equipmenting , we are proud to announce that as from today our total apple production which is currently about 4 200 t, will be stored in modern chambers with ultra low oxigen and DCA regime. First quantities of apple variety which will be kept in new cooler storage is Gala and Golden delicious, Fuji and Crimson Snow® will follow. Now we are in position to offer our apples from harvest to harvest. Capacity of ULO oxygen cooler storage is 3 000 t with plan to raise capacity as our annual production will constantly grow. Inside on ground floor the modern calibrator is installed and its capacity is 10t/h.
Building is modern with laboratory and lot of working space for our employees. Further, due to the floor termoisolation in coller storage as well as with LED light and recuperation of waste heat for underfloor heating, our cooler storage is saving 30 % of electric energy. | agronomy |
https://startupeuropeclub.eu/madrid-will-host-the-global-robot-expo-and-its-startup-contest/ | 2023-10-02T21:33:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511021.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20231002200740-20231002230740-00560.warc.gz | 0.890566 | 664 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__12913198 | en | Madrid will host the Global Robot Expo and its Startup Contest
• The next 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st of January, the “Pabellón de Cristal de la Casa de Campo”, will host Global Robot Expo, an event which seeks to become a reference in the robotics and technological sector in Europe.
• This is an international exhibition that will be a business platform for a wide range of companies.
• In Global Robot Expo the companies working in the agricultural sector will experience firsthand the latest innovations and technological solutions applied to this field.
Madrid, 1st December 2015. Global Robot Expo, the international exhibition of robotics technologies, arrives to Madrid the next 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st of January. The “Pabellón de Cristal de la Casa de Campo” will host, in its 8.000m2, the most innovative robotics technologies in Europe attracting world leaders coming from the five continents: Representing first class international companies and more than 40 conferences previewed. COAG and Global Robot Expo have reached a collaboration agreement to bring technological innovations in robotics and sensing into the agricultural sector, including everything related to precision agriculture.
Precision agriculture is possibly the great agrarian revolution of the century comparable to the contribution of the industrial revolution in the last century. The ultimate goal of precision agriculture is to obtain greater economic, environmental and social returns.
Technological advances allow monitoring of the condition of crops with unprecedented accuracy thanks to a set of technologies that work in harmony. From shooting thermographic images with drones guided by systems of satellite navigation, to the implementation of smart sensors in crops that detect deficiencies nitrates or water needs, the computer analysis of all data and implementing corrections in each individual plant through smart harvesters.
All these technologies together will help to reduce operating costs to establish parameters such as optimum sowing density, estimating the right amount of fertilizer and predicting with much more accuracy performance and crop production.
The investments made by the agriculturist in these technologies are done with the purpose savings in both pesticides and fertilizers, to get a better recovery in the crops. Another positive aspect is the effect it has on the environment, more efficient use of fertilizers giving the right dose in the right place helps the soil and groundwater, thereby respecting the entire agricultural cycle and making agriculture more sustainable.
In addition, during Global Robot Expo conferences and talks will be imparted by the world’s top experts in robotics. The business forum will involve leading figures in the world of economics and investment, powerful companies and governmental agents drivers of new technologies and economic and social modernization. And will be attended by recognized entrepreneurs, managers and researchers of the most prestigious universities, research centers and laboratories around the world. And if you are a startup you will have the opportunity to participate in a contest by registering here http://www.globalrobotexpo.com/startup-contest/
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https://socialthung.com/tag/gardener | 2019-07-23T23:33:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195529737.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20190723215340-20190724001340-00518.warc.gz | 0.91894 | 578 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__72328322 | en | TODAY’S FUN: Wild Wineberry Jam!
Sooooo... I’ve been canning and preserving for over 15 years (wayyyyy before it was ‘a thing...’ ) when we moved into our house, there were peaches on the tree (and coming out my a$& pretty much;) pears... and since then I’ve become known for my ghost pepper jelly, ‘crack’ jam (sweet hot 5 pepper jelly,) and Sunshine Jam... peach marmalade preserves with ghost peppers or habaneros, all with hot peppers I grow.
This year, I picked 3 1/2 lbs of wineberries (tiny wild raspberries with a deeper flavor and LOTS of seeds) on my property... lots of work picking, lots of work cleaning, LOTS of work cooking down (for a scant 2 1/2 pints!)
Love the recipe I used... but guess what? Pectin is my friend... would have easily made 3-4 more half pints.
Still learning... but trusting myself more and more with the canning thang (haven’t killed anyone... yet!!)
#MaxFact: Researchers from the new Institute for Sustainable Food at the University of Sheffield have found that crops planted in polyurethane foams at an urban farm grow two to 10 times faster than plants grown in soil. ⠀
Using a network of pipes, nutrient solutions, controlled growing environments, and foams, scientists are growing everything from salad to tomatoes — demonstrating a potential solution to the global crisis of soil fertility. ⠀
Some 24 billion tons of fertile soil are lost globally to erosion every year. So, experts developed specialist foams that chemically, physically. and biologically resemble soil. ⠀
Professor Duncan Cameron, director of the Institute for Sustainable Food at the University of Sheffield, says: “The world is facing a crisis of soil fertility. If we’re going to fix this, we need to do something radically different. Urban farms that use foam instead of soil could take a lot of pressure off existing agricultural systems.” [source: phys.org]⠀
For more MaxFacts, pick up the latest issue of Maximum Yield at your local hydro shop!
Early Sunglow sweet corn is ready to be picked, this is all I could grab before the sun set yesterday evening. Now to shuck these babies and stick them in the freezer for future corn chowder among other things. #thehappygardeninglife
These raspberry bushes have been suffering alot under the full sun. But now that its neighboring sweet basil and cucumber vine have grown so much to provide shade its finally starting to bloom. Fingers crossed I still have enough time for a small raspberry harvest | agronomy |
https://mattromerofarms.com/2011/10/25/49/ | 2019-09-15T06:13:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514570740.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20190915052433-20190915074433-00226.warc.gz | 0.96208 | 758 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__59738433 | en | Matt Romero roasts his Alcalde Improved chile Sept. 13 at his booth at the Santa Fe Farmers Market. Romero started growing chile and other crops 10 years ago on a family farm in Alcalde. – Clyde Mueller/The New Mexican. As chile season reaches its peak, culinary pros laud heritage of state’s official vegetable
Of the 6.5 pounds of chile the average person in the Unites States consumed in 2010, there’s about a 1 in 3 chance a portion of that chile was grown in New Mexico. According to the state Department of Agriculture, New Mexico chile producers planted more than 9,000 acres of chile last year, which amounted to 66,600 tons of harvested chile.
Improved chile with 40-year history
Although farmer Matt Romero is known for many of his sustainable crops — including potatoes, eggplant and Romanesco broccoli — it’s his family’s cultivated chile that leaves a lasting impression.
“As far as local chile, most don’t believe it is. It’s too big and too meaty,” Romero said of his Alcalde Improved chile, which began its four-decade evolution in the early 1980s.
At that time, specialists at the Sustainable Agricultural Science Center in Alcalde, an extension branch of New Mexico State University, were making efforts to improve a regional chile plant known as local chile — a small, thin pod that had great flavor but did not produce adequate yield, Romero said.
By crossing local chile with Sandia chile, a Southern New Mexico variety known for its heat and sturdy texture, the specialists created Española Improved, a hybrid chile.
“That combination produced a vastly superior plant,” Romero said. “All the things that made local chile so desirable were included, such as its ability to germinate in cool soil and adaptability to the region.”
Before Española Improved was released to the public, a specialist gave sample seeds to Romero’s uncle, Arthur Martinez, a farmer who owned land near the agricultural center. Martinez planted the seeds, loved the results and continued to grow the chile for many decades, selecting the best pods every year for seeds. “In a way,” Romero said, “my uncle improved the variety [Española Improved] by growing it in the same place every year.”
By 2001, Romero, then a chef, was ready for a career change. He began farming in Alcalde on a small area of land — less than an eighth of an acre — using seeds he inherited from Martinez.
Ten years later, Romero now grows what he calls Alcalde Improved chile, a high-quality Northern New Mexico chile with plenty of heat and meat, which is the combined result of the local chile from the ’80s, Española Improved and his uncle’s chile.
Romero sells his chile at several local farmers markets, including the Santa Fe Farmers Market, for $50 per bushel. But for Romero, chile is more than a source of income, it’s a crop that plays a vital role in regional culture.
“It’s actually a cultural commodity,” he said. “People will eat terrible tomatoes all winter, but they won’t resort to canned chile.” By the season’s end, Romero will have harvested more than 1,300 bushels of green chile — perfect for making many pots of green chile stew, he said. | agronomy |
http://www.organiclabs.com/Turf.html | 2013-05-24T01:02:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704131463/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113531-00077-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.886242 | 1,591 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__18835126 | en | The Terra Nova turf line represents advanced performance products for superior playing surfaces and vibrant, healthy turf at any time of year. Developed in our labs through years of leading edge research, our turf products have been validated through the research of third party industry experts. Our proprietary turf products are formulated with special components designed to address whole plant nutrition and stimulate plant defense mechanisms, strengthening turf against disease and reducing the need for chemical pesticide applications.
AXON™ 0-0-6 + Iron activates the immune system by stimulatin receptors on the leaf that cause the plant to react as if it is under fungal attack. Administering AXON™ begins a cascade of events which heightn the cellular immune ersponse. It stimulates the production of phytoalexins that bolster the plant's own immune system.
Bio-Carb™ 3-2-3 fertilizer with micronutrients assists in creating healthy, high quality turf by addressing the biological activity of the soil and root zone. Bio-Carb™ is rich in complex carbohydrates and proteins, which fuel the "Soil Food Web." Applications of Bio-Carb™ cause a sharp increase in biological activity within the root zone, resulting in increased root length, root mass and turfgrass quality. Studies have shown a direct relationship between biological activity and turfgrass quality and how it can be enhanced by adding Bio-Carb!
Click here to see independent research on how Bio-Carb™ 3-2-3 fertilizer stacks up to the competition!
o Increased Biological Activity
o Root Length
o Root Mass and Turfgrass Quality
Fosilica™ 0-20-26 Plus 1% Silica offers two powerful stress fighting ingredients in one package - potassium phosphite and soluble silica. The phosphite charges the plant with energy, increasing plant metabolism and stimulating the plant's built-in self defense system. The soluble silica deposits in layers along the plant's cell wall, which imparts strength and rigidity to the leaf blade. Silica also encourages plant water economy, drought resistance, regulating micronutrients and increasing photosynthesis and carbohydrate production. Together, Fosilica's ingredients have a powerful synergy for plants to utilize for crop health and production.
o Faster Ball Roll
o Fewer Ball Marks
o Armor Plated Turf
o Increased Drought Resistance
MycoStim™ is a potent biological soil and root inoculant with beneficial root colonizing fungi adaptable to a wide range of soils, pH, plant species and environmental conditions. These fungi increase the root’s ability to take up nutrients and water resulting in more vigorous and stress resistant turf. MycoStim™ is a soluble powder of amino acids, sea kelp extract and humic acids that will mix well with water. MycoStim™ can be broadcast sprayed after aerification for best penetration to the root zone. Great results have also been achieved topically when watered in. Available in resealable 30-lb pail (spores last at least two years).
o Broadcast Spray or Topical Application
o Biologically Derived
The NutraSorb™ line of specialty fertilizers: represents our family of nutrients using the latest technology for efficient and complete plant nutrition. NutraSorb nitrogen is based on 60% slow release Urea-Triazone. This unique formula of nitrogen forms a resinous film on the leaf and in the soil that is resistant to washing off or leaching into the water table. Microbes in the soil or on the leaf slowly break it down over time into forms the plant can absorb.
o Value-Added Specialty Fertilizers
o Enhance Stress Resistance
Nutra-Sorb™ 12-0-12 is a balanced turf and ornamental nitrogen and potassium fertilizer containing slow release nitrogen and foliar absorbable potassium acetate. The nitrogen in 12-0-12 is 100% Urea-Triazone solution, providing a fast and sustained color response. Potassium acetate is included as a prime foliar source of potassium, providing 81% increased foliar uptake over potassium thiosulfate. Humic acids are added as a biostimulant/soil conditioner and to increase nutrient availability, while complex carbohydrates are added to increase biological activity and root zone productivity.
Nutra-Sorb™ 18-3-4 is a popular analysis turf and ornamental fertilizer. It includes slowly available Urea-Triazone and 5% kelp extract as a source of nutrients.
Nutra-Sorb™ 25-0-0 is a turf and ornamental nitrogen fertilizer 100% derived from slow release Urea Triazone solution providing a deep and sustained color response. Urea Triazone is absorbed both through foliage and roots. Humic acids are added as a biostimulant/soil conditioner and to increase nutrient availability, while complex carbohydrates are added to increase soil microbial activity and root zone productivity.
Nutra-Sorb™ K-Prime is the most advanced foliar potassium on the market. Derived entirely from potassium acetate, K-Prime is an excellent tank mix companion and has minimum risk for burn with its near neutral pH and non-corrosive formula. Its foliar absorption is unmatched, 84% greater than potassium nitrate and 81% greater than potassium thiosulfate.
Nutra-Sorb™ K-Sil is a special formulation of potassium silicate with 12% potassium and 7% soluble silica in a plant available form. Silica deposits in layers along the turf’s epidermal cell walls and imparts a toughness and rigidity to the leaf blade. It causes the turf to stand more erect and be resistant to stress and damage, which is excellent for “fast greens” and for toughening a course for heavy traffic. Nutra-Sorb™ K-Sil also makes turf more drought resistant AND resistant to the adverse effects of sodium.
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Phyto-Fos™ represents 20+ years of experience in quality potassium phosphite production. Phosphite is water soluble and systemic, more easily absorbed by the plant through the roots and leaves. It is highly mobile within the plant, providing a charge of energy. The increased energy reserve allows the “3 Rs” of plant function: Resist, Recover and Repair to occur at a higher level. Our phosphites are manufactured with only 100% pure, virgin raw materials and made slowly, in small batches, to preserve the integrity of the molecule. Phyto-Fos™ is available in 0-28-26 or the original 0-0-18 formulations.
o Increased Plant Metabolism
o Reduced Impact of Environmental Stress
o Higher Level Plant Function
Sorba Gro™ Bio is a quality wetting agent for soil moisture management. Sorba-Gro is unique in that it combines a wetting agent with a biological stimulant. The effect is to address localized dry spots (LDS) chemically and also biologically by accomplishing moisture penetration and distribution. Sorba Gro™ creates a biologically diverse soil ecosystem that crowds out the microbes responsible for LDS. It is the first surfactant to address soil moisture from a chemical and biological aspect.
o Wetting Agent + Soil Food
o Helps Eliminate Localized Dry Spots
Sea-Cal™ is an advance formulation of highly absorbable foliar calcium derived from calcium acetate. Sea-Cal also includes value-added sea kelp extracts and other specialty amino acids, which enhance plant resistance to stress. Sea-Cal stimulates plant defense mechanisms to combat environmental stresses.
o Highly Absorbable
o Increases Stress Resistance
o Value-Added Kelp Extract & Amino Acids | agronomy |
https://tamansarivillamedewi.com/rubber-plantation-and-factory-tour/ | 2021-04-13T19:13:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038074941.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20210413183055-20210413213055-00243.warc.gz | 0.950943 | 219 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__36083632 | en | Rubber was given its English name in the 17th century when a stationer discovered that you could rub out pencil marks with it. A fascinating tour of the local rubber factory and extensive plantation which will give you insight into how racing car and airplane grade rubber is produced in this local industry by hand, using no modern machinery. None of the rubber is wasted, the poorest quality is sold on to be made into foam. Starting in the tiny rubber factory, the English speaking guide will take you step by step through the production, after which you’ll stroll through the beautiful leafy plantation learning about the care and upkeep of the trees and harvesting of latex. The local guide will also show you other plants and fruit-bearing trees including cocoa, which depending on the time of year, if ripe enough, you can pluck and taste. A break will be made at the worker’s shelter within the trees to enjoy a refreshing coconut drink in the shade.
Price: US$ 40 Net/person
Inclusion: Mineral water, Hand towel, English speaking guide, entrance fee. | agronomy |
https://anywhichway.home.blog/2020/05/13/pandemics-and-potatoes/ | 2022-12-03T12:50:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710931.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20221203111902-20221203141902-00009.warc.gz | 0.972865 | 405 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__152136790 | en | There is no doubt that Covid-19 has impacted every industry around the world.
Clothing stores and malls have closed, factories have shut down, restaurants are relying on take-out orders, and offices have everyone working from home.
But something a lot of people aren’t talking about are farmers. Not only are farmers still working, preparing to plant their crops, but many are also still trying to sell their crops from last year.
Potato farmers across Canada have millions of pounds of potatoes sitting in sheds that are rotting. Potatoes that would normally be sold to restaurants, and eaten in homes across the country. News sources everywhere are talking about this issue, that has created headaches and financial crises for producers.
A radio station in Saskatoon recently made a facebook post about the excess potatoes, and someone commented asking why the price of potatoes hadn’t gone down.
Why haven’t the prices gone down?
Because there are farmers who poured millions of dollars into their crops last year, and still haven’t been paid.
Because there are farmers still putting money into seed, fertilizer and equipment for their crops this year.
Because farmers deserve a paycheque for their work just as much as a doctor, lawyer, or grocery store worker.
Because farmers produce something that you need to survive.
Sure, you can say that I’m biased, because I grew up surrounded by fields of wheat, canola, soybeans, and potatoes. But this also means that I also have a front-row seat to see the stress that this situation puts on farmers. I see the work, the effort, the blood, sweat and tears that goes into every acre.
Farmers have the job of feeding the world. You wouldn’t be alive without them. So show them some support, especially now when they need it the most.
What are farmers struggling with where you are from? How can you support them through the pandemic? | agronomy |
https://feldactiontracker.org/green-finance/re-orienting-finance-in-the-land-sector | 2022-05-17T01:26:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662515466.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20220516235937-20220517025937-00420.warc.gz | 0.91097 | 403 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__138945165 | en | At the centre of the EU climate commitments stands the EU Green Deal, the European overarching plan to make the EU's economy sustainable, and its commitment to become carbon neutral by 2050. While the Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) sector is a net carbon sink (it removes more carbon than it emits annually), the agriculture sector is a net GHG emitter.
There is a large potential to reduce Agriculture, Forestry and other Land Use (AFOLU) emissions and increase carbon sequestrations within this sector in the EU to achieve net zero. With the appropriate policies in place, the land use sink could not only be maintained, but also enhanced, for example through combining measures such as optimisation of forest management practices (changes in rotation length, ration of thinning versus final feelings, harvest intensity or harvest locations), promoting afforestation, implementing agriculture practices aiming at improving the soil carbon sequestration and dietary changes that help free up land for afforestation
This study seeks to support governments in their efforts to implement land use and agricultural policies to shift finance flows in line with the goal of Article 2.1c of the Paris Agreement. It discusses the Common Agricultural Policy, as well as public interventions that are commonly applied by governments, channel large amounts of finance, and have a clear potential to impact GHG emissions. These public policy instruments influence how, where and when financial support flows to the land sector.
The Food, Environment, Land and Development (FELD) Action Tracker is a strategic initiative under the Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) to analyse policies, track action and assess progress towards sustainable food and land use, as part of broader efforts under the Paris Climate Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The analyses and resources on this website are licensed under a CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 license.
For more information, questions or other inquires, email us at [email protected]. | agronomy |
https://blandy.virginia.edu/perennial-garden-volunteer-crew | 2023-04-01T07:31:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296949701.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20230401063607-20230401093607-00395.warc.gz | 0.955678 | 287 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__165046634 | en | Working and Learning
The Perennial Garden volunteer crew works with the arboretum's assistant curator to maintain the Pollination and Zoo gardens as well as the Iris Collection, a small vegetable garden, and other plantings around the Quarters Building. Some common tasks include hand weeding, planting, spreading mulch, watering plants, and labeling specimens. No experience is necessary. Join us and learn how to grow beautiful plants, meet new people, and enjoy the outdoors!
When and Where
The crew meets every Thursday morning during the growing season from 9 AM – 12 PM, weather permitting. Regular meetings generally run from early April - November, with occasional meetings in the off-season as needed. All regular communication for this group is by email. The assistant curator will send an email to all registered volunteers the Wednesday before each volunteer shift, informing of any changes to the regular schedule and providing a brief description of anticipated volunteer activities that week. The crew meets at the information kiosk across from the main parking lot.
Ready to Join?
If this all sounds good to you, simply click the link below and fill out the form to sign up. You will begin receiving weekly volunteer emails during the growing season and be invited to join the crew for all regular workdays. Note that signing up is not a commitment to taking on a certain number of hours - you can join us as often or as rarely as you please. | agronomy |
http://www.globizent.com/ceo_message.html | 2020-03-29T02:27:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370493684.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20200329015008-20200329045008-00486.warc.gz | 0.964312 | 221 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__208106438 | en | As the CEO of Globiz Enterprises since its establishment, I am proud to be part of the continuing progress and growth of the company. We talk a lot about the advanced technology. But above all else, Globiz Enterprises is an organization defined by the character of its people and their commitment to our customers. Every day, in every level of the company, we work to produce an outstanding product from field to the bag.
Today we are fully invested in every layer of the business. It is a significant advantage to have the majority of the rice we mill onsite because we can control quality every step of the way.
As we work to serve our customers and continue to innovate mill operations, we value and reward the essential qualities of integrity and honesty. We have a dedicated and passionate group of people who take pride in their work. Globiz Enterprises has successfully serviced the domestic rice market, especially export market and will grow stronger in the future. From the owners to the employees, we are a group that works together for our customers—we are Globiz Enterprises
Mian Rashid Naeem | agronomy |
https://nustadfamilyranch.com/blogs/garden/flower-of-the-month-april-ranunculus | 2024-04-21T21:48:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00873.warc.gz | 0.948726 | 382 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__110731098 | en | Ranunculus have easily become our favorite flower to work with. Classy, colorful and fun, they can easily be combined into any event or make your home that much more spectacular. Ranunculus bloom from late March (early spring) through June (early summer), making them fairly accessible for wedding season, dried or fresh.
Planting & Growing:
Ranunculus are cool weather plants, growing in partial sun and shade, and grow best in spring-like conditions, no warmer than 55°F. They do best in zones 8-10, with well drained soil. While most commercial growers use greenhouses to monitor their crop, they can easily be planted and cultivated recreationally in your backyard.
For the best harvest, plant in beds, 5-8" apart and 2" deep. Monitor your ranunculus with a water gauge for best watering practices. Ranunculus will bloom approximately 90 days after planting. Once flowering begins, you can expect to have flowers for 4 to 6 weeks. Be sure to harvest flowers once you see sigs of color for the best harvest.
Drying & Design:
Ranunculus come in every color from cream to pink, making them a perfect statement piece in your house. Our personal favorite this year, have been the bright pink and light cream colors.
We have found that throughout the drying process, these flowers have been the most true to color. Once dried their color is nearly identical to that of the original flower.
These flowers are best dried after they are allowed to bloom for 3-7 days. Then, they should be hung in a cool and dry space, away from the sun, in order to keep, and produce, the most vibrant color.
Not ready to grow quite yet? Be sure to shop our already dried bouquets in our shop for the best blooms year-round! | agronomy |
http://techandburgers.com/tech/5-tech-toys-for-every-gardener/ | 2018-10-21T00:04:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583513508.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20181020225938-20181021011438-00547.warc.gz | 0.954727 | 861 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__115968102 | en | 5 Tech Toys for Every Gardener
I could claim I’m a savvy gardener and a green thumb enthusiast, but my mom would call me out on that one real quick. And it’s true- anytime I’ve been asked to house sit the owner always comes home to droopy, sad, very-dry plants. I don’t know what it is, but even in weather like this I can’t seem to remember to take care of anyone’s plants- let alone my own! (Which is why I don’t own any.)
However, the warmer season certainly has people out and about at their local nurseries to re-vamp their gardens and bring fresh arrangements into their homes. With that in mind, I’ve searched for some of the coolest tech gadgets that might be able to help even the most hopeless gardeners turn a new leaf with nature. (See what I did there?) Check out these 5 tech toys to keep your plants healthy and happy:
- Brinno Garden Watch Cam
This watch cam is a super cool tool for all kinds of gardeners, because not only can it take beautiful shots of your plants, it can also show you how the flower grows or what’s destroying it when you have pests! It runs on batteries and can take photos at various intervals of your choice- slide out the attached flash drive to let your gardener smarts unfurl before your eyes on your computer.
- Parrot Flower Power
I’m incredibly intrigued by this smart plant sensor, which does a heck of a lot of work for those gardeners who can’t seem to keep even a cactus alive. The wireless tool works with plants both inside and outside, and it can read crucial parameters of the plant including temperature, soil moisture and light intensity.
The readings occur frequently from four sensors and can be sent to your smartphone to tell you all about what your plant needs to get back to good health. Essentially, you buy a plant and then you buy something to take care of the plant. And that is something that I am interested in.
- Hozelock Auto Aquapod Watering System
Described as a “fully automatic watering system” from hozelock.com, the aqua pod has the ability to water multiple plants consecutively and claims to be super easy to install (yet to be determined). The idea is that you can add as many “aquapods” as you’d like, with the ability to water up to 39 potted plants at one time.
Not only is it efficient, but Hozelock claims that it can reduce water usage by up to 90% and has a leak-free design to save on water. The initial kit waters up to 10 pots, so this is certainly for those gardeners who have already mastered basic gardening. This is some pretty cool tech that is also eco-friendly which you know TechandBurgers can bite into.
- Smart Herb Garden Starter Kit
For my gardener beginners, this awesome starter kit can ease you into the responsibility of plant-life. My mom had a kit like this at one point, but the machine still required her to do much of the tending and eventually the plants dried out.
This smart kit uses NASA-inspired technology to assist your plants in strong, more nutritious growth. All you have to do is add water to a reservoir and plug it in- the machine will do the rest, determining when to release soil and how much oxygen or nutrients it needs on any given day to thrive. Sit back and watch your basil grow- slow and steady wins the race!
- Sprout It App
Of course there is always the option of heading to the internet to get some help with your green thumb, and the “Sprout It” app is one of many great options available to you. This app helps you through every step, from planting to harvesting based on your location and what kinds of plants you have.
What kinds of tech gadgets have helped you to improve your green thumb? We’d love some more advice to get our gardens looking green!0 | agronomy |
https://en.unistrong.com/industries/agriculture.html | 2020-05-26T17:50:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347391277.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20200526160400-20200526190400-00081.warc.gz | 0.955534 | 149 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__3189757 | en | UniStrong and its group of brands offer a variety of products, services, and solutions that serve the precision agriculture industry. Our positioning and differential antennas and OEM boards have been used for many years and continue to be used by several of the leading precision agriculture equipment manufacturers. We provide machine control solutions to end customers in the aftermarket as well as a toolkit with various options for our OEM customers within the worldwide agriculture industry. Our innovative high-precision positioning components help farmers around the globe by allowing them to farm their land more accurately and efficiently and in-turn reduce costly resources such as fuel, seed, and chemical.
To learn more about the available products, solutions and services for the Precision Agriculture industry, please visit Hemisphere GNSS. | agronomy |
http://screentwelve.blogspot.com/2009/04/before.html | 2018-06-25T19:04:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267868876.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20180625185510-20180625205510-00023.warc.gz | 0.981775 | 138 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__150160798 | en | Here are the tomatoes that Amy planted a few days ago, before they grow to monstrous proportions by the end of the summer.
From personal experience, I'd expect these to grow big enough you'll never know it was originally four plants instead of one. But we did use MiracleGro once a month, water our garden every day for an hour, and hoe the weeds two or three times a week, so I'm sure that helped.
I hope to take another picture or two during the summer, which I will post here to show their progress. Amy has no idea I'm doing this, but she'll find out soon enough, as she is one of Andy's coworkers. | agronomy |
http://www.tierrapacifica.com/2012/04/fresh-local-produce-available-year-round/ | 2013-12-07T03:14:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386163053174/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204131733-00037-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.919284 | 262 | CC-MAIN-2013-48 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__20770608 | en | How many developments in Costa Rica can claim a working, organic farm as one of their sustainable amenities? Well we can. Earlier this year, the Plaza Tierra Pacifica Welcome Center teamed up with Mi Tierra Organic Farm to create a marketplace for the chemical-free produce growing in our own backyard. This is an exciting development in the availability of quality, local food from both the organic farm within Tierra Pacifica and now from valley farmers as well. You can enjoy the freshest, seasonal tastes of Guanacaste while benefiting the local economy and environment.
Mi Tierra Organic Farm uses 10 acres of Tierra Pacifica for sustainable agriculture and also sources locally grown fruits and vegetables from within our river valley. Enjoy Mi Tierra cucumbers, tomatoes, honey and eggs in your own kitchen or at one of many hotels in the area that support our “buy local” mantra. Each purchase you make supports the local farmers who work to bring this wonderful food nearly to our doorsteps and helps the restoration work done by Restoring Our Watershed, a strategic environmental project supported by Tierra Pacifica.
So whether you live here year round or just escape part time, buy local! Visit the Plaza Tierra Pacifica Welcome Center, right next door, for your fresh fruit and vegetable needs! | agronomy |
https://www.tourchautauqua.com/What-To-Do/Farms-and-Markets/Abers-Acres.aspx?mid=11975&c=14 | 2018-09-23T21:49:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267159820.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20180923212605-20180923233005-00180.warc.gz | 0.950107 | 123 | CC-MAIN-2018-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__180644874 | en | Abers Acres is a family owned farm market and pick-your-own fruit and vegetable farm. We are USDA certified organic, growing over 100 varieties of fruits, vegetables, herbs, cut flowers, grains and christmas trees. We also have a flock of 150 laying hens for eggs, sell homemade pies baked fresh from our fruits and maple and honey products sourced locally. The home farm is at Route 394, 1 mi. west of Kennedy, and the satellite farm market is at corner of Market St. & Jackson Run Rd, North Warren.
Abers Acres is a USDA Certified Organic Farm | agronomy |
https://www.jeffreys.be/955.html | 2021-07-29T11:51:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046153857.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20210729105515-20210729135515-00381.warc.gz | 0.875576 | 484 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__42041430 | en | Dolomite is a limestone compound containing calcium and magnesium. The best mixtures contain 8 to 12 percent magnesium and 18 to 23 percent calcium. These elements influence the soil pH while providing valuable nutrients to your plants. It's helpful to know Dolomite can often contain sodium, but it should only be 2 percent or less.Get Price
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Variously called dolomitic limestone or just dolomite, | Does My Lawn .
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Dolomite Lime enriches soil with calcium and magnesium while helping to regulate and raise pH levels. It also helps prevent and cure blossom end rot in tomatoes and peppers. Simply mix at a rate of 1-2 tablespoons (max rate) per gallon of soil and mix into the top 2-3 inches of soil. This is PURE dolomite . Dolomite lime is used everywhere.. A search through both conventional and organic gardening websites reveals that most garden experts happily pass on this information. Get Price And Support Online; Dolomite - Wikipedia. Dolomite ( / ˈ d ɒ l ə m aɪ t /) is an anhydrous carbonate mineral composed of calcium magnesium carbonate, ideally CaMg(CO 3) 2 ...Get Price
In clay soils, dolomite lime will enable the clay particles to break up and become more friable, allowing better water drainage. It also enables the nutrients tied up by the pH to be released for use by the plants. Added in combination with organic matter it will improve most soils immensely in only a few years. Used ...Get Price | agronomy |
https://www.apbionet.org/candidate-statement-anil-kumar/ | 2023-11-30T08:48:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100172.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130062948-20231130092948-00834.warc.gz | 0.88133 | 148 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__163421112 | en | Associate Professor, VFSTR, Guntur, India
Doctoral Degree from Osmania University SERB NPDF
Internship at ASTAR, Singapore
CIF: 120; h-index-13
2 Gold medals, 3 Young Scientist awards
Completed 1 project as PI
Expertise in transgenic development and GWAS. I have 15 years of research experience including 3 years of teaching experience.
Contributions to APBioNET:
I have worked as APBioNET-ORAP fellow during 2012-2013.
Developed and published Plant Stress Proteins Database in 2014
Currently contributing to the Ambassador fellowships.
Proposed future contributions to APBioNET:
Mentoring the projects | agronomy |
https://beehavenacres.blogspot.com/2012/05/honey-of-harvest.html | 2023-03-27T04:36:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296946637.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20230327025922-20230327055922-00166.warc.gz | 0.939466 | 447 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__32703535 | en | This Spring has been terrific for our one remaining beehive.
We have a very strong queen bee who has tons of developing brood,
and ever-toiling worker bees (females of course!!) who are packing the hive
with delicious honey.
There was so much honey dripping in this one hive, that we decided it was time to harvest.
This is the earliest we have ever been able to harvest honey.
Friday Hubbs removed two supers from the hive and placed a top board above and below
the supers. Where the hole normally is on the top board, he placed a one-way escape hatch.
This allowed the bees to leave the supers but not to go back in.
Sunday Hubbs and Tim picked up the supers and drove them at top speed on the four wheelers around the farm. This keeps the bees from following the scent of honey.
They brought the supers to the green house and we proceeded to harvest the honey there.
And amazingly, we had no bees in the greenhouse for the process.
We used a hot knife to cut the wax caps off of the honeycomb,
and a scraping tool to remove the caps from areas the knife doesn't reach.
Then the frames full of honey are placed in a centrifuge
where they are spun for several minutes (by hand).
The honey flies against the inner wall of the centrifuge and drips down to the reservoir in the bottom.
Then we open the valve and allow the honey to flow through several filters
into a collecting bucket.
Filtering removes pieces of wax and propolis and bee parts.
Three filters later,
the honey is ready to bottle.
This year's batch is a lovely dark shade
and oh, so tasty.
We harvested just under forty pounds of honey.
Sadly, not enough to sell...
just enough to get us through till next year's harvest.
Who knows, perhaps we may be able to harvest again at the end of the summer.
Honey harvest is always one of the highlights of each year on the farm.
And our honey is the best we've ever tasted!
: ) Kris | agronomy |
https://www.enledger.io/tag?tags=regrowing-forests | 2022-12-02T06:52:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710898.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20221202050510-20221202080510-00106.warc.gz | 0.952803 | 107 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__149923677 | en | |Researchers dumped tons of coffee waste into a forest. This is what it looks like now.|
One of the biggest problems with coffee production is that it generates an incredible amount of waste. Once coffee beans are separated from cherries, about 45% of the entire biomass is discarded. So for every pound of roasted coffee we enjoy, an equivalent amount of coffee pulp is discarded into massive landfills across the globe.
Apr 02, 2021 | agronomy |
https://cheshirenurseries.co.uk/about-us | 2022-08-08T15:30:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570868.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808152744-20220808182744-00472.warc.gz | 0.954713 | 380 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__75372140 | en | Cheshire Nurseries started in 1958 as a Forestry Nursery supplying Native Trees and Shrubs in both container and field grown form from transplant to heavy standard size. Most Plants sold were grown in house. During the 1990’s, field grown production was increasingly replaced by import substitution.
The Container variety increased as the nursery focused more on local landscapers and the retail trade.
2007 saw a major change with all container stock production ending, and field grown production returning, primarily in Evergreen Hedging at far higher volumes than before. Ornamental Tree production ceased in 2012. Today the company concentrates on only 8 varieties of evergreen hedging, over 35 acres, with all production and sales being in house.
The typical year is split into two. October to mid April is sales. All plants are lifted mechanically using a root ball machine. Delivery where required is made using our own commercial vehicles. From mid April, when lifting is no longer possible due to the plants’ growing season, we start the process of producing new stock. Young plants, sourced from other nurseries, are planted using semi mechanical methods. All stock is then pruned, once again mechanically to produce a consistent, uniform product for sale. Following soil testing, the appropriate level of lime (to control ph) and fertiliser is applied to all areas. As well as looking after the stock, the summer months are spent carrying out maintenance to machinery, land drains and ditches. Weed suppression is also done typically every 8 weeks.
Undercutting of plants where necessary is undertaken in September to ensure good root development.
Following the Four Oaks Trade Show in early September, stocktaking takes place and availability lists for the new lifting season are sent out to regular customers, as well as being added to the company website.
The cycle starts again typically in early October as we commence lifting new customer orders. | agronomy |
https://mygreekheart.com/cat/multifunctional-farms/ | 2023-05-29T10:08:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644817.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20230529074001-20230529104001-00086.warc.gz | 0.942965 | 208 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__282329899 | en | Multifunctional farms focus on multiple functions of production, namely, to all three stages of the economic fields which can be linked to agriculture : firstly, they focus on the primary sector of farming, secondly on the processing of the goods and finally on the tertiary economic sector of services and sales, that includes rural tourism and guest housing etc. Multifunctional farming is a modern, new and wholistic economic scheme based on 'activity within activity', which promotes the potential of development in traditional environments. They sustain traditional, ecological and bio-friendly modes of production and ways of living, as well as soil conservation, healthy food preparation, biological diversity and the rural landscape.
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The Amfikaia farm is located at the foot of Mount Parnassos, between the villages of Amfikleia and Tithorea.
Amfikaia, with its prototype agro tourism activities, is no ordinary hotel, but a warm embrace full of experiences. | agronomy |
https://maverickmedia.ie/green-passes-for-movement-of-farmers-during-lockdown/ | 2021-03-09T11:15:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178389798.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20210309092230-20210309122230-00412.warc.gz | 0.980807 | 474 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__27889405 | en | The Agriculture Department will be issuing green passes to facilitate the movement of farmers in the State.
After a meeting with representatives of farmers’ associations in Mysuru on Saturday, Agriculture Minister B.C. Patil told reporters the passes will be issued by the taluk-level officials of the Agriculture Department primarily to facilitate the movement of farmers from one place to another to continue their agricultural practices.
“We have heard that several farmers stay in taluk headquarters and are prevented from going to their fields in the villages. Agriculture Department officials have been instructed to identify such farmers and issue them a green pass so that they can move around”, he said.
The meeting also discussed the difficulties farmers were facing in procuring fertilizers from different places and the obstruction placed on their movement by the police. He appealed to the police to ensure that unnecessary hurdles are not created for the farmers.
Several farmers had complained that they were not able to find mechanics to repair their broken-down tractors. The government will make efforts to transport mechanics from the towns to the villages to repair them.
The Minister said the government was aware of the problems faced by floriculture farmers. There is absolutely no demand for flowers ever since the temples closed and the jatras were cancelled. Hence, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa had asked for a survey of loss suffered by the floriculture farmers so that appropriate compensation can be paid after the lockdown ends.
Farmers’ leader Kurubur Shanthakumar, who participated in the meeting attended among others by Mr. Patil and Cooperation Minister S.T. Somashekar, who was recently appointed as the new Minister in charge of Mysuru district, argued for compensating the losses suffered by the farmers on account of supply chain disruption during the lockdown. Unable to find a proper market, a large number of farmers had dumped huge quantities of fruits and vegetables. The government should identify such farmers.
He also urged the government to come to the rescue of farmers by directly purchasing fruits, vegetables and grains from them through organisations such as HOPCOMS and NAFED and make arrangements for their distribution and sale through the public distribution system (PDS) and through stores in urban areas. The government should issue directions for renewal of all agriculture loans, he added. | agronomy |
https://moshield.com/landing-page/rhode-island-terminators/ | 2017-04-30T03:20:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917124297.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031204-00311-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.954044 | 116 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__203601070 | en | Welcome to Mosquito Shield of Rhode Island, operated by Mark and Matt Soares. The Soares brothers are proud to bring this innovative mosquito control solution to the region.
The Soares brothers have lived in Rhode Island for three decades and bring a wealth of landscape and lawn care experience to Mosquito Shield. They became licensed in pesticides in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and they worked with Mosquito Shield for three years before taking over the local franchise. They look forward to helping you enjoy your outdoor living space without those pesky mosquitos. Contact us today. | agronomy |
https://www.thefarmex.com/profile/thefarmex/profile | 2022-05-22T19:27:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662546071.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220522190453-20220522220453-00453.warc.gz | 0.968254 | 144 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__280122940 | en | Join date: Jul 22, 2019
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Arkansas Life June 2020
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Arkie Travels visits the farm! | agronomy |
https://etimfg.com/case-studies/spudnik-case-study/ | 2024-04-12T21:53:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816070.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20240412194614-20240412224614-00393.warc.gz | 0.95762 | 506 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__26549343 | en | Electronic Manufacturing Services for North America’s Largest Potato Equipment Company
Founded in 1958, as a manufacturer of potato scoopers for use during harvest season, Spudnik has grown to dominate the potato equipment sector of the agricultural machinery market. Its products are used for planting, harvesting, and vine chopping potatoes and sugar beets in the United States and globally. Spudnik’s customers depend on their equipment being rugged and reliable—and that includes the electronic assemblies and wire harnesses.
The ETI/ACH Solution
We were able to offer Spudnik a one-source solution for both their printed circuit board assemblies and wire harnesses, which many of our competitors can’t do. Being able to contract with one supplier and one project manager for board assemblies, cable assemblies and wire harnesses that are used in the same product helps to make our customers’ lives easier.
An ETI/ACH customer since 2015, Spudnik relies on us to provide board assemblies and wire harnesses for products including the 4-Row Potato Planter, the 6-Row Vine Chopper, which reduces the need for chemical weed control, and the 4-Row Windrower, which digs up the crop at harvest time, quickly but gently.
The average American eats a lot of potatoes. Estimates vary, but it’s well over 100 lbs. annually. Whether you like potatoes baked, mashed or matchstick, ETI/ACH helps them get from the field to your table.
Printed Circuit Board Assemblies and Wire Harnesses
We have had ETI manufacturing our electronics for over 5 years. We originally decided to give them a try because of their reasonable prices. Their offerings were just what we needed. They have been great to work with ever since. They have always been upfront and honest about their work. Whenever there have been supply chain issues they always come to me with a possible alternate first. They have also been easy to work with in testing and repairing our boards when needed.Cameron Neff @ Spudnik Equipment Company LLC | Electrical Engineer
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Our experience in PCB assemblies and wire harnesses for agricultural and heavy machinery applications, combined with our customer service focus and attention to detail, might be just what you need in a production partner. | agronomy |
https://www.fruitoye.pk/product/dasehri-mangoes-online-delivery-buy-mangoes-online-pakistan/ | 2021-05-18T07:00:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243989756.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20210518063944-20210518093944-00457.warc.gz | 0.964284 | 241 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__120731912 | en | The ‘Daseri’ mango:
The ‘Dasheri’ mango is a mango cultivar which originated in a village near Kakori in Lucknow district in 18th century. It is a sweet and fragrant variety of mango grown in North India and the southern state Andhra Pradesh, Nepal and Pakistan. Malihabad in Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of the Dasheri mango.
In the 18th century, Dasheri first appeared in the gardens of Nawab of Lucknow. Since then Dasheri plants have been produced and planted throughout India.
The Mother Dasehri:
People from the village Dasheri near Kakori, Uttar Pradesh have the mother plant. This mother plant belonged to the orchards of Late Mohammad Ansar Zaidi. This mother plant is said to be around 200 years old. It bears fruit every alternate year. Though the fruit is small when compared to its grafted counterparts, its flavor and aroma are unmatched. The plant is being well taken care of by Mr. Zaidi’s descendants. It is often referred to as “The Mother Dasehri”. | agronomy |
http://www.closdubois.com/product/2011-Clos-du-Bois-Cabernet-Sauvignon-Reserve-Alexander-Valley | 2014-09-01T18:30:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-35/segments/1409535919886.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20140909042200-00039-ip-10-180-136-8.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.94259 | 265 | CC-MAIN-2014-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-35__0__192612083 | en | 2011 Clos du Bois Sonoma Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
Dark ruby red color with aromas of black cherry, black plum, tobacco, hints of oak, and mocha. Rich in texture, with a mouth full of black cherry fruit, rich plush tannin, and roasted oak that is well integrated and balanced.
2011 was a challenging vintage on California’s North Coast. We had similar conditions to 2010, with a cool wet spring, and above average rainfall into June. Rainfall during bloom resulted in a poor set, thinning the crop to less than 15% of normal. The light crop was a blessing in the cool, late season, as a light crop tends to ripen more quickly. With an abundance of available water, the vines produced lots of green growth, creating the potential for canopy imbalance with the light crop. Our estate vineyards and our grape growers worked diligently to balance their canopy to the fruit, through suckering, shoot-thinning and leafing. Their diligence was rewarded with excellent flavor development in the grapes. A series of mid-October rain events presented further challenges, bringing harvest to rapid close. The resultant wines reflect the cooler vintage, with lively acidity, moderate alcohol levels and they favor finesse and elegance over power. | agronomy |
http://guildofscientifictroubadours.com/2020/09/30/now-america-is-being-invaded-by-jumping-worms/ | 2020-10-30T13:06:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107910815.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20201030122851-20201030152851-00434.warc.gz | 0.937149 | 480 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__69903302 | en | Science News checks out yet another disaster, though one on a smaller scale and a bit closer to the ground than most, as armies of Asian jumping worms are suddenly exploding across America’s forests“:
Endemic to Japan and the Korean Peninsula, three invasive species of these worms — Amynthas agrestis, A. tokioensis and Metaphire hilgendorfi — have been in the United States for over a century. But just in the past 15 years, they’ve begun to spread widely. Collectively known as Asian jumping worms, crazy worms, snake worms or Alabama jumpers, they’ve become well established across the South and Mid-Atlantic and have reached parts of the Northeast, Upper Midwest and West.
Jumping worms are often sold as compost worms or fishing bait. And that, says soil ecologist Nick Henshue of the University at Buffalo in New York, is partially how they’re spreading. Fishers like them because the worms wriggle and thrash like angry snakes, which lures fish, says Henshue. They’re also marketed as compost worms because they gobble up food scraps far faster than other earthworms, such as nightcrawlers and other Lumbricus species.
To date, scientists have worried most about the worms’ effects on ground cover. Prior to a jumping worm invasion, the soft layer of decomposing leaves, bark and sticks covering the forest floor might be more than a dozen centimeters thick. What’s left afterward is bare soil with a different structure and mineral content, says Sam Chan, an invasive species specialist with Oregon Sea Grant at Oregon State University in Corvallis. Worms can reduce leaf litter by 95 percent in a single season, he says.
That in turn can reduce or remove the forest understory, providing less nutrients or protection for the creatures that live there or for seedlings to grow. Eventually, different plants come in, usually invasive, nonnative species, says Bradley Herrick, an ecologist and research program manager at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum. And now, new research shows the worms are also changing the soil chemistry and the fungi, bacteria and microbes that live in the soils.
You can read some worm research in Soil Biology and Biochemistry. | agronomy |
http://threeforyou.blogspot.com/2009/06/its-in-water.html | 2018-07-17T03:41:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589557.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20180717031623-20180717051623-00279.warc.gz | 0.972123 | 202 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__119312993 | en | Why does this matter? Because women conceiving during these months deliver babies (born between January and April) with higher levels of birth defects. The researchers looked at the data of over 30 million births between 1996 and 2002 to which "a statistically significant increased risk was found for any birth defect and for spina bifida, circulatory, tracheal, gastrointestinal, urogenital, musculoskeletal anomalies, cleft lip, adactyly, clubfoot and Down's syndrome in women with LMPs between April and July in the United Sates."
As the green movement grows across this country, I hope produce and grain producers realize the benefits of pesticide-free practices. For now, I plan to purchase as much organic and pesticide-free produce, grain and meat as possible. If we as a group demand clean, chemical-free foods, farmers and ranchers will grow it. Cleaning up our water supply isn't really a choice; our future depends on it. | agronomy |
http://cornwallnan.co.uk/2018/09/roasted-tomato-ketchup/ | 2019-05-23T11:38:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232257243.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20190523103802-20190523125802-00374.warc.gz | 0.946684 | 1,022 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__37681996 | en | ROASTED TOMATO KETCHUP
Beautiful roasted tomato ketchup, the house smells amazing with the aroma of spices and roasted vegetables. We have had a relatively low yield of tomatoes this year with many of them remaining green, we were not alone in this, and also with a low carrot yield, apparently the weather has been too changeable for the tender veg to thrive, with blazing hot dry days followed by heavy downpours and although the plants in the polytunnel did quite well many of the tomatoes have remained green as the cooler weather has come in before they have reddened.
As I do so love this sauce, GD has been making a new seasons batch which should yield around 4 small bottles, we will be making a second batch as well using up all of the green as well as the red toms we picked off of the last of the plants. The sauce will keep well for four months in a cool environment but we will hot bath the completed batches enabling them to be kept for up to a year. The process I will post as we do this.
First Stage for the tomato sauce was done yesterday making the passata base. This can also be bottled just as it is and used simply as passata. This is a roasted tomato passata with added vegetables and is of a darker appearance and flavour than the bright red of tomato alone.
Above-Using our own tomatoes and onions grown at the allottmentand, rosemary, basil and thyme, from the garden, the garlic was brought, sprinkled with black pepper, olive oil and sea salt.
Ingredients and Quantities –
4 kg tomatoes, red and green mixed, you could use all red and that would make the sauce sweeter, but I like the bite using the green as well.
400g onions peeled and thinly sliced.
7 garlic cloves
Rosemary, thyme and basil, a handful each.
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
2 teaspoons of sugar.
100 ml olive oil.
Wash and cut the tomatoes in half, lay out in a single layer in 3 large roasting pans, scatter the onions, garlic,and herbs, salt, pepper and sugar over the top and drizzle with the olive oil.
Roast for 1 hour at 180C / 350F/ Gas mark 4. Remove from oven and leave to cool a little.
When cool enough place a sieve over a mixing bowl and push the roasted veg through using the back of a ladle or a wooden spoon, this will release the juices and give a nice smooth pulp in the bowl, then discard the contents of the sieve. We done ours at night so stored it overnight in the fridge, but its good to go straight on with the rest of the recipe if you are ready. Makes approximately 2 litres.
Take 2 litres of home made passata and pour into a heavy based pan and add the following ingredients to the pan.
200 ml cider vinegar.
100 ml of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
2 generous of teaspoons celery salt.
2 generous teaspoons of mustard powder.
2 generous teaspoons of ground ginger.
1 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves.
above- adding the celery and mustard powder.
Bring this all to a gentle simmer and then add 200 g of demerara sugar, stirring until dissolved, then leave to simmer for 30 minutes lid off, stirring occasionally until the sauce begins to thicken to a thick but pourable consistency.
Bottle immediately into warm sterilized bottles and seal with vinegar proof lids. Store in a cool dry place and use within 4 months, once opened keep refrigerated. Or hot water bath to give a longer life of up to 1 year, I will be posting the method once we have another batch made and we can do them all together, hopefully over the weekend.
GD and I were well excited to get out Earth Pathways Diary and Calendar through the post today, I do love the Earth Pathways whole ethos, here is a peek at some of the beautiful artwork within their pages.
We also received this tree of life hand carved wooden tray, I can’t believe what a blessed day it’s been so full of treasures
Oh I just thought I ‘d add this, this is the bottles sterilizing in the oven, 15 minutes around 180 C after a quick soak 30 mins in baby bottle sterilizer solution, not technically necessary a good hot water rinse is really sufficient, but ours had been in the shed and we felt better giving them a bit extra clean. In the bottom of the oven you can see the orange skins drying out to use as firelighters, they are really very good as firelighters and they give off the ‘happy’ orange aroma as they burn.
The other thing we are doing at the moment is chalk painting our old bench and recoating the flaking green metal table and chairs. | agronomy |
http://beabroda.com/united-states-southwest/winemakers-in-temecula-california-keep-busy-to-ensure-quality-wines-while-vines-sleep-during-winter-months/ | 2018-10-20T08:08:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583512679.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20181020080138-20181020101638-00404.warc.gz | 0.936023 | 1,079 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__9432099 | en | In Temecula, California, Winemakers Keep Busy While the Vines Sleep
Viticulture and winemaking in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country continues as grapevines go dormant for the winter. “Temecula Valley is special as the winter keeps the vines asleep only as long as necessary and ensures a longer period of time to mature the clusters during the growing season.”The annual growth cycle of Temecula Valley’s grapevines consummates in autumn with leaf fall followed by vine dormancy. After harvest, typically August-October in Temecula, the vine’s roots and trunk are busy storing carbohydrate reserves produced by photosynthesis in their leaves. Once the level of carbohydrates needed by the vine is reached, the leaves change from green to yellow and start to fall off the vines. Usually after the first frost, the vine enters its winter dormancy period. During this time, winemakers get a break from the bulk of their farm work as the vines sleep and start to prepare for the next wine season.
During this dormant period, according to Wiens Family Cellars winemaker Joe Wiens, the vines don’t need a lot of attention. Wiens puts on a little water to keep the roots moist and let them sleep. “We get to breathe a sigh of relief after the long hours of crush but have plenty of other things to keep us busy,” says Wiens. Blending, barrel work, and bottling, in addition to brushing up on wine knowledge, new techniques, and attending winemaking seminars to continually improve are some of the things that keep him busy.
Nick Palumbo, winemaker and owner of Palumbo Family Vineyards & Winery shares: “Winter time is busy! The good news is it gets cold here in Temecula, so the vines go into dormancy and that gives us a chance to get caught up in the cellar after a long harvest season. That means topping barrels, assessing previous vintages and getting ready for bottling as well as general maintenance. Mulching is done if needed and pruning all needs to be done just after the holidays. Weed and pest control (gophers etc) as well as going through the irrigation system and getting that dialed in for the spring are all on the to do list. We also don’t forget to prep for much needed rain events. We need to make sure if and when we do get rain, it doesn’t erode our soils and farm roads. Winter is a good time for winemakers to take off the cellar boots, put on the farm boots, and get out in the quiet cold mornings alone and start making next years wine which will be hanging on the vines sooner than we think.”
At Danza del Sol Winery, Art Villareal, the winery’s winemaker, stays busy during winter processing wines from the recent harvest. This includes filtration, cold stabilizing, racking, and placing wine into barrels. “There is no downtime in winemaking. We are always processing wine from the previous harvest and preparing for the upcoming bottling season,” says Villareal. As far as vineyard maintenance goes, Villareal says patience is key and waits for the vines to go dormant and then prunes them back. He also states Temecula Valley is special as the winter keeps the vines asleep only as long as necessary and ensures a longer period of time to mature the clusters during the growing season.
Combine all the activity in the valley and some of the best winter weather in California, with cool mornings and warm sunny afternoons, a visit to Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country is an excellent winter destination. Many wineries offer behind the scenes tours where guests can see first hand some of the winter viticulture and winemaking processes. Temecula is only a 90 minute drive from Los Angeles and a 60 minute drive from Orange County, Palm Springs, and San Diego, making it an easy destination to travel to. Guests interested in a multi day, visit are able to take advantage of many of the local hotels, inn, and resort’s off season rates, while mid week visitors can take advantage of the off season rates and special Sunday-Thursday rates.
ABOUT THE TEMECULA VALLEY AND VISIT TEMECULA VALLEY
With natural gifts of climate and geography, Temecula Valley is widely recognized for its scenic vineyards, award-winning wines, and friendly wineries as Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country. The destination includes the Temecula Valley AVA (American Viticulture Area) as well as Old Town Temecula and Pechanga Resort & Casino.
Visit Temecula Valley is online at VisitTemeculaValley.com; “Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country” on Facebook, @VisitTemecula on Instagram and @Visit_Temecula on Twitter. The Temecula Valley Visitors Center is located in Old Town Temecula on Mercedes Street adjacent to the Old Town Parking Garage. For visitor assistance, call 888-363-2852 or 951-491-6085. | agronomy |
https://june2018calendar.info/what-no-one-knows-about/ | 2021-09-26T03:12:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057796.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20210926022920-20210926052920-00521.warc.gz | 0.982684 | 760 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__55953165 | en | Grass care is simple to embark on for those who know precisely what they are doing. A lawn is generally a location of land that is planted with resilient bushes and various other sturdy grasses like clover that are maintained a practical elevation with a minimal lawnmower usage as well as utilized primarily for leisure and aesthetic functions. The entire principle of grass care has progressed throughout the years as even more people have actually started making use of yards and grass as a source of living areas. With all these tasks going on in the yards, it is rarely unexpected that there would be a fair amount of yard that would certainly need to be cut frequently to preserve the lawn’s problem. A yard treatment routine that would certainly fit a typical house owner will certainly be dependent upon the regularity of use of the lawn by that individual. If you are one of those individuals who discover it much easier to maintain your grass clean and tidy than head out and also work with a grass mowing business, then this write-up will certainly provide you a few pointers for doing this.
To offer a proper interpretation of yard care, allow us initially specify what yard is. Usually speaking, a yard is specified as the top layer of earth that is commonly watered as well as groomed by a lawn sprinkler. The definition does not finish below, since the interpretation can additionally be reached consist of various other parts of the soil that are commonly sprinkled and also groomed. A well-kept lawn can additionally be referred to as an eye-catching lawn as it is one that is free from weeds and other undesirable growths. A lot of grass are generally between six as well as 10 inches deep and also in between one and also three feet large. There are several things that constitute a yard. The initial is the topsoil or the layer of soil that is usually wet and in contact with the air. This layer of dirt will work as the foundation of the turf as well as the other plants that are grown in the grass. The second part is the plant life that typically expands in the open spaces between the soil and also the grass. The plants is made use of as food and security for the grass and also other plants as it provides them with the required nutrients and also dampness that they require to expand as well as endure. The 3rd component of lawn treatment is the fertilization procedure itself. Fertilizer assists to nourish the dirt to ensure that it will sustain the different elements that make up the yard. Among one of the most typical forms of plant food is the chemical kind that is related to the lawn. Other kinds of fertilizers are organic as well as all-natural, which have a tendency to be much more valuable to the grass over time and also assist to stop the grass from becoming prone to any negative weather conditions such as dry spell or hefty rainfall. When it pertains to grass care, there are likewise other elements that require to be attended to. For example, weeding is a very important aspect of lawn treatment. Weeds can create troubles for the entire lawn because they can efficiently block the air flow that allows the soil to take in water as well as moisture. Therefore, proper weed control is a requirement element of grass care.
Finally, although it is not considered as one of the necessary aspects, grass management is also a crucial facet of yard care. Turf management take care of the general look as well as health and wellness of the yard. There are lots of points that ought to be thought about when lawn administration is to be done, such as correct mowing and also watering, however lawn management is additionally involved in the definition of lawn treatment itself. It describes the correct setting up of borders, planting of plant life, raking, and so on. | agronomy |
http://shillcoxalpacas.com/AlpacaBeans | 2021-08-03T03:06:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046154420.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20210803030201-20210803060201-00205.warc.gz | 0.907452 | 262 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__250235058 | en | The natural waste (manure) from an alpaca has become increasingly popular for fertilizing vegetable and flower gardens, house plants, orchards, shrubbery and trees. Alpaca manure is the best natural fertilizer for gardens and even house plants.
Alpaca manure consists of small, oval droppings resembling beans and are known as ‘green beans’ within the alpaca industry. With three stomachs to process food, the alpaca diet of grass, hay, minerals and fresh water moves efficiently through from product to manure.
Green beans are a natural source of slow releasing nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium/potash-all in small percentages, so there is no problem burning or over-fertilizing. The beans can be placed directly on outdoor plants. Composted beans are best for vegetable gardens.
Here are some benefits:
- Green beans area naturally organic with no added manufactured chemicals.
- Green beans are virtually odorless.
- Green beans contain relatively few parasites.
- Green beans added to pastures helps to loosen clay soils and harden sandy soils.
- Green beans add vital nutrients to the soil, in addition to nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
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https://zetapack.it/en/news/news-detail/from-fresh-plaza-delicate-fruit-machinery-production-is-a-reality.html | 2022-12-01T12:25:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710813.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20221201121601-20221201151601-00586.warc.gz | 0.949442 | 597 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__25479866 | en | FROM FRESH PLAZA, DELICATE FRUIT: MACHINERY PRODUCTION IS A REALITY
The balance-sheet of Zetapack a few months after the launch of the sorter.
It has been a very positive year for Zetapack, a new company which is specialized in the production of grading machines for delicate fruit. "In a few months, we have sold seven processing lines. A result beyond our rosiest expectations. We knew we had a great product, and we thought it was dedicated to a few operators particularly shrewd, but actually there are many companies that want to provide the consumer fruits with a greater degree of ripening", explains the sales manager Nicola Antonacci.
Zetapack's first customers were Trybeca, Coop. Albifrutta, Azienda Agricola Giurset, Fogliati, Leonesi, Agrintesa and Frutas Pisón (see FreshPlaza of 10/17/2018). Next week, a grader will be delivered to Trifoglio.
"Thanks to our innovation, we are getting closer to that balance in which we meet the needs of logistics (shelf life) and those of the consumer, for ripe fruit" goes on the manager.
For example, for Abate pears, each fruit is carried by placing it on a sort of soft cushion that avoids any kickback or damage. Through the Zetapack grading machine, it is possible to work cold pears as soon as they come out of the cells.
The grading machine is circular. If a fruit is not picked up by the operator, it keeps going around until it is chosen. The loading phase is manual, so delicate fruits such as persimmons, pears (after a few months in the cell), ripe peaches, large apricots or nashi, do not deteriorate.
The unloading phase is manual as well, so the operator just needs to take the fruit from a cup of the belt and place it into the specific cavity. A tracking light allerts the operator when the fruit has the size required by the workstation. By the use of the software, and the degree of completeness that the customer desires for the sorter, the fruits can be divided by weight, size and color.
"Our aim is to bring the consumer as close as possible to good fruit, pleasing from an organoleptic point of view. To do this, it is necessary to collect it in the most advanced stage of maturity, on the edge between workability and conservation".
"Thanks to our sorter, fruits can be harvested riper than before, because the loading and unloading phases are carried out by hand, while the computerized system makes the selection following set parameters ", says Antonacci.
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https://expohellas.analyst.gr/en/hall/b-wines-gerovassiliou/ | 2023-12-01T16:20:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100290.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201151933-20231201181933-00442.warc.gz | 0.830234 | 405 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__180629765 | en | Domaine Gerovassiliou has been involved in vine cultivation and winemaking since 1981.
On the slopes of Epanomi, a few kilometers away from the city of Thessaloniki, a meticulously well-cared vineyard surrounds the modern winery, where the renowned Domaine Gerovassiliou wines are produced. At the heart of the winery, the Gerovassiliou Wine Museum presents various aspects of the world history of wine-growing.
The continuation of Tradition
At Domaine Gerovassiliou, the vineyard is cultivated with great care and enthusiasm that leads Gerovassiliou to constantly researching and experimenting with Greek and foreign varieties, both well and less known ones. New technological advances blend well with tradition throughout vine growing and vinification processes. The aim is to produce high quality wines from grapes cultivated exclusively in privately-owned vineyard; wines that carry all distinct characteristics of the specific microclimate (terroir) in Epanomi.
The creation of the Wine Museum itself in combination with the various activities organized -visits, wine tastings, educational programs, seminars, publications- contribute to the diffusion of wine-growing culture.
- Domaine Gerovassiliou: Winery of the year
Wine&Spirits, USA 2006, 2010, 2011,2012
- Domaine Gerovassiliou: European Winery of the year
Ceuco, Spain 2009
- Vangelis Gerovassiliou: among the best 6 winemakers worldwide
Wein Gourmet, Germany 2007
- Vangelis Gerovassiliou: greatest Greek wine producer
Tom Stevenson’s Wine Report 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
- Vangelis Gerovassiliou: best Eastern Mediterranean winemaker
International Wine&Spirit Competition 2005, England 2005
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http://gallo.com/careers/careers/vineyard-management/VineyardManagement.html | 2016-06-30T03:01:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-26/segments/1466783397873.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20160624154957-00037-ip-10-164-35-72.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.936221 | 400 | CC-MAIN-2016-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-26__0__64548375 | en | Gallo is uniquely positioned in every facet of the wine industry. Our Grower Relations department was the first in the industry, and our dedicated Research and Development department rivals that of top universities. From wineries small and large, we deliver a remarkable range of top quality wines to consumers around the world. It’s only natural that we’re equally diverse in our skills and expertise.
Through rotational programs and cross-training, Gallo offers a breadth and depth of exposure unsurpassed in the field. Even at entry levels, you have access to major players in the industry, and you’re trusted with complex challenges. It’s a culture that encourages curiosity, where, like our brands, there’s something for just about everyone
Vineyard Management, Grower Relations, and Viticulture and Chemistry are departments that have an extremely important role in our work. Together, they ensure our winemakers have the high-quality grapes they need at the right time, and at the right price.
- Grower Relations manages third-party grower contracts and advises growers on new techniques in viticulture to ensure quality.
- Vineyard Management develops, plants and cultivates grapes on winery-owned properties.
- Viticulture and Chemistry provides critical research and analytical support to our grape growers and to our winemakers, not only enabling us to grow the best grapes but also understand the quality and character of each wine grape variety.
Together, these teams help develop and care for some of the finest vineyards in California. They deploy best practices in irrigation, canopy management, and integrated pest management and fertilization methods. They also maintain collaborative working relationships with our winemakers.
You’ll work with professionals that have a real passion for winegrowing and a love for the California region in which they live and work. If you’re ready to be a part of something this big, explore the opportunities at Gallo. | agronomy |
https://www.freshdevices.com/33589/details-standard-agriculture-icons.html | 2021-06-16T08:44:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487622234.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20210616063154-20210616093154-00481.warc.gz | 0.921409 | 465 | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__80805094 | en | In today's high-tech world, even the most conventional areas of human activities get a digital flair. Modern farms and agricultural companies actively use the Internet to sell their products and offer services, not to mention the fact that the process of managing a large farm or an agricultural complex these days requires efficient computer-based tools, such as ERP and CRM systems. These tools solve a wide range of problems associated with agricultural activities and assist owners both in managing their resources and maintaining connections with external suppliers, distributors and authorities.
If you are a developer working on a complex solution for the agricultural industry, or a relatively small Intranet application, or a website of an agricultural company, you will need to reflect the essence of the business in your design for better navigation and improved usability. If drawing calves and farmers is not exactly what you do best of all, entrust this into the hands of professionals and take a closer look at Standard Agriculture Icons!
Standard Agriculture Icons is a comprehensive set of professionally-drawn icons related to everything agricultural - farming, animals, cattle, breeding, trading, veterinary care, measurements, production, accounting, agricultural infrastructure, transportation and more. Each of these icons was created with great attention to detail and will satisfy the needs of the most demanding users.
Each icon is available in a variety of sizes - 16x16, 20x20, 24x24, 32x32, 48x48, 128x128 and 256x256 pixels - and colors - 256 and True Color versions are available. All this makes it possible to use the icons anywhere in your application - from a splash screen to menu items. The images in the set are provided in ICO, PNG, GIF and BMP formats, which saves you the trouble of having to convert them on your own. And if you still want to add your own touch to any of the icons, use the included vector source files in the Adobe Illustrator format!
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https://www.thebabywebsite.com/reviews/products/grow-your-own-groceries-by-howtobooks | 2018-11-16T01:15:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039742968.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20181116004432-20181116030432-00230.warc.gz | 0.973149 | 1,479 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__144531511 | en | We have tried to grow many things this year with varying results, so I was pleased to have found this book. First sight it is easy to use and not too big for the bookshelf. It has many vegetables and fruits in there - with a section on chickens/eggs too. I now know why my cucumbers didn't survive, and how to keep the slugs off my lettuces! The book also contains some recipes for your produce which is a great idea - ive never seen this in a gardening book before! Also at the back is a household section - other things the produce can be used for - did you know dandelion sap is a cure for warts and verrucas??? well it is! Great book - I will be referring to this alot!
I love this book, it breaks down into sections all the different things that you can grow, gives background on the fruit or vegetable that you have chosen to grow, and then basically gives you a foolproof way of growing them. It includes everything from herbs, to every kind of fruit and vegetable that you can possibly imagine! It tells you when the best time is to start planting and the best time to start harvesting them, It recommends the ideal conditions that they grow in, what can be made from them when they are grown and even recommends some really nice recipes. It is also very easy to read, the writing is not all clumped togther and they are drawings of the fruit or vegetables too. It also provides information on keeping fit and healthy and even has lots of recipes, from Lemonade to chocolate cake :) It retails for £9.99, and I think that it is definatley worth the money and I would recommend it to anybody that was thinking of growing anything.
If you are a complete gardening novice like me, then this book is just what you need. Grow Your Own Groceries is very enjoyable to read - this is one of the few gardening books that I've actually sat and read cover to cover! It's also very clearly laid out and very well-organised, meaning it's perfect for dipping in and out of and for using as a reference book when you're growing produce in the garden. I am just starting to plan my vegetable garden for next spring and and I found this book a really helpful starting point. The book is divided into sections, each covering the different vegetable groups, fruits, herbs and even edible flowers! Rather than trying to cover lots of different plant varieties, Linda Gray concentrates on a few key fruits / vegetable within each group. As a beginner I found this very re-assuring as I wasn't overwhelmed with too much information. It's also a great starting point when planning what to grow in your garden. For each plant, there is information on the conditions it needs to grow, growing plants from seeds, harvesting your crop and managing pests and disease. Grow Your Own Groceries gives really useful information about the nutritional properties of each fruit / vegetable and a selection of cooking ideas. The nutritional information is fascinating and I learnt a lot from these sections. I found the cooking ideas a little basic though - if you enjoy cooking, as I do, you'll probably know a lot of the dishes anyway - but they are still useful reminders and I did find some delicious new recipes, such as pea guacamole and home-made blackcurrant juice. After reading Grow Your Own Groceries, I'm really excited about growing my own fruit and vegetables and I have lots of great plans for my garden. I also feel confident about looking after my plants and getting the best from them thanks to all the gardening tips and growing information included in the book. I'll definitely be referring to this book a lot from now on.
In this book, Linda Gray focuses upon the novice gardner and provides some handy tips for growing your own vegetables, fruit and herbs. As the book is aimed at beginners, the variety of produce that are covered in the book are limited to the basic everyday vegetables, fruit and herbs. If you were looking to grow something more exotic, such as a Jeruselum artichoke, for example, you wouldn't find it covered in this book. However, a novice would want to start from the basics: and this book is very good for that. The book is very easy to read and very well structured so it is easy to use as a quick point of reference without having to sift through lots of pages to find the passage that you need to refer back to. For every vegetable, fruit and herb, Linda Gray provides a brief introduction of the produce, its properties, and how to grow them. However, she also provides you with at least a couple of pages on how to eat and use them in very basic recipes, which I think is out of place in a gardening book. Personally,I would have liked to have seen more detail on when best to sow and harvest produce, what to do if things go wrong, how to grow different varieties of produce, and how best to grow things indoors, as the book only touches upon these factors. Overall, 'Grow Your Own Groceries' is a good starting point to to just that.
I found this book excellent for the novice gardener, ie. ME!! It's very easy to understand and go back to for reference. It contains a good variety of everyday fruits and vegetables as well as edible flowers and a section on keeping chickens. It tells you the best conditions for each and has been ready handy for planning my vegetable patch for next Spring. It also tells you when to plant and when you can expect to harvest. It contains some nice, but pretty basic, recipes. Good if you, like me, grew loads of Beetroot but didn't have a clue what to do with it!!!! This year I had varying success with a few veggies but I'm hoping that next year with be a lot more fruitful (and vegful) with thanks to this book.
What a fantastic book!! The book is easy to use even for the most ungreenfingered like myself. It is broken up into sections. It gives you information on produce you could grow and possible reasons for things going wrong. There are also recipes that you can follow once produce is grown. It has defintely given me a bit more confidence in trying again to grow some veg etc.I just hope it works and we actually get to eat something at the end of it!!!!
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https://gerdhoffmann.com/java-coffee/ | 2023-12-04T16:46:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100531.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204151108-20231204181108-00841.warc.gz | 0.953254 | 423 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__405628 | en | Java coffee is Java’s black gold
Java coffee is Java’s black gold. Coffee is one of the most famous things on Java Island. The coffee made the island prominent worldwide. For instance, many cafes or bars have Java coffee or mocha on the menu.
In fact, the coffee isn’t of origin from Indonesia. During the colonisation of Indonesia, in the 17th century, the Dutch brought coffee to Indonesia. Today, coffee is a big industry in Indonesia. Not only in Java growing coffee shrubs. Other islands such as Sumatra, Bali or Sulawesi have their own coffee.
In Africa or South America, the coffee shrubs have a season while in Indonesia coffee grows over the entire year.
Actually, coffee is a shrub and the fruits are called cherries. Unripe fruits are green. When the fruits become ripe the colour change to red. The fruits look like cherries. The coffee beans inside the cherries are the seeds of the coffee shrub. Each cherry contains exactly two seeds.
Indonesia is the home of a coffee curiosity. This coffee is called Kopi Luawk. The Luwak is a kind of a civet. While the word kopi means coffee in the Indonesian language. Civets like to eat coffee cherries. The beans don’t digest in their stomach, only fermenting. For that reason, farmers collect the excrements. They separated, cleaned and roasted the beans. Finally, the coffee is ready to brew. In the western world, coffee Luwak is a speciality and is sold for high prices.
In East Java, the Kawah Ijen plateau has many coffee plantations. The coffee shrubs are cultivated at about 1400 m high. The shrubs grow in the shade of trees. In fact, the coffee grows well on the sloops of the volcanos. Java exports coffee all over the world. The farmer planted mostly Arabica shrubs. However, Robusta coffee grows in many places as well. | agronomy |
https://parasolmycology.com/us-functional-mushroom-supply/ | 2024-03-02T23:54:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476137.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20240302215752-20240303005752-00477.warc.gz | 0.938912 | 844 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__101435731 | en | How to Build the US Functional Mushroom Supply
Functional mushrooms have gained widespread recognition and popularity for their adaptogenic health benefits. It seems there is a new supplement or mushroom coffee on the market every week! We urge you to look closely at your favorite mushroom product ingredients, be aware of how your mushrooms are sourced and which part of the mushroom is used. Parasol is an advocate for the growth of the US functional mushroom supply chain, let’s explore how to make it happen.
Preserving Ancient Practices and Rich History
Functional mushrooms, such as Cordyceps and Reishi, have a long and fascinating history deeply rooted in ancient cultures. It is well known that China holds a significant place in the historical use of functional mushrooms. The traditional practices and knowledge passed down through generations have contributed to their recognition and value.
Unfortunately, our changing climate and unpredictable global supply chain make it critical to move back to locally focused economies. By building a US functional mushroom supply chain, we have an opportunity to honor and preserve these ancient practices while ensuring a sustainable future for functional mushrooms.
Quality Control and Traceability
Enabling greater control over the quality and traceability of functional mushrooms has proved an important task. By cultivating and sourcing mushrooms locally, it becomes possible to closely monitor the entire production process, from cultivation to harvesting and processing. This ensures that your mushrooms meet strict quality standards, including organic cultivation practices, proper handling, and testing for contaminants. With a transparency and testing, you can have confidence in the safety and authenticity of the functional mushrooms you purchase.
Supporting Local Economies and Farmers
By investing in domestic cultivation and sourcing, we can generate employment and economic growth within our own communities. This not only contributes to the well-being of farmers but also fosters a sense of pride and connection to our local economies. Additionally, local cultivation reduces the carbon footprint associated with long-distance transportation and supports sustainable farming practices.
Parasol’s goal is to work with the growing network of US mushroom farmers to set standards within the industry. As we grow, we want fellow farmers to grow with us. There is an exciting movement within the US to collaborate and share knowledge among functional mushroom farmers. If you are a farmer yourself, reach out and say hello! We love to talk shop.
Ensuring Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship
A key advantage of a US functional mushroom supply chain is the significant reduction in environmental impact that comes with shipping goods overseas. With the increasing demand for mushroom supplements and products, the need for a localized supply chain becomes even more crucial. Importing functional mushrooms from distant countries not only requires long-distance transportation but also majorly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and carries a huge carbon footprint.
Guaranteeing Freshness and Potency
Another advantage of building the US functional mushroom supply is the ability to deliver fresh and potent functional mushrooms to the consumer. By minimizing the time and distance between harvest and consumption, we can ensure that the mushrooms retain their nutritional value and bioactive compounds. Freshness plays a crucial role in maximizing the potential health benefits of functional mushrooms, allowing consumers to experience their true efficacy.
HOw We Build Our US Functional Mushroom Supply
Building a robust domestic supply requires real effort from various stakeholders. It starts with a network of domestic mushroom farmers dedicated to cultivating high-quality mushrooms. This also includes using sustainable practices and setting domestic pricing standards that ensure fair farmer compensation and affordability for consumers.
Education is a crucial component here. As consumers become more informed about what’s in their mushroom supplements (i.e. the difference between fruiting body and cheap mycelium) they can make conscious purchasing decisions that support the growth of the local industry.
Just as we witnessed with organic food, initial accessibility and affordability were limited. But consumer demand and advocacy led to widespread adoption and lowered costs over time. By understanding the quality advantages of a US supply chain, we can actively contribute to its development.
Together, by supporting domestic farmers, advocating for domestic standards, and using our purchasing power to choose US grown mushroom products, we can help build a strong and sustainable domestic supply chain for functional mushrooms. | agronomy |
https://www.eastcoffeecompany.com/product-page/cri-rukera-ab-kenya | 2022-10-03T07:07:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337404.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20221003070342-20221003100342-00523.warc.gz | 0.938549 | 228 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__46531712 | en | CRI – Rukera AB - Kenya
As one of the country’s key colonial crops, it is perhaps not surprising that investment in coffee research in Kenya dates back to the beginning of the 20th century. In 1908, the British colonial government appointed the country’s first Coffee Entomologist, charging them with expanding and improving production. In the early years coffee research was undertaken at the Scotts Laboratories (currently the National Agricultural Laboratories) in the outskirts of Nairobi. In the years between 1934 and 1963, Scotts Laboratories developed multiple cultivars under contract, including various SL varieties, mostly based on Moka and Bourbon types brought by the Scotch and French missions to Kenya. Some of the more successful SL (Scott Labs...get it?) varieties are still widely grown in Kenya today, including the ubiquitous SL 28 and SL 34.
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Cherrys and Berrys with a little extra sweetness. | agronomy |
http://tucsonwatergardeners.tripod.com/Potting.html | 2019-07-18T17:51:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195525699.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20190718170249-20190718192249-00101.warc.gz | 0.934362 | 804 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__99639311 | en | POTTING UP POND PLANTS
My favorite method
By Gail Barnhill
The Tucson Watergardeners
Everyone seems to have their preferred method of potting up pond plants. While none are radically different, there are many subtle variations on the theme. This is my favorite:
The one thing you read over and over about potting medium for water plants, is that the soil should be very "lean" in other words, not rich in organic matter. Just plain old "dirt" is dandy. If, however, youve worked for years on transforming your "dirt" into garden soil, it can be difficult to quickly come up with dirt for pond plantings. It also seems that most neighbors frown on you digging holes in their unimproved dirt so whats a water gardener to do? Well, I head to the market and buy the cheapest, unimproved, unscented kitty litter! Read the ingredient label to be sure it only contains clay.
Store kitty litter in a 5 gallon bucket with a lid to keep it dry. Besides the convenience of having a readily available source of planting media on hand, kitty litter is very easy to work with. It is easy to moisten quickly and evenly whereas dirt isnt.
My favorite planter is the rigid black plastic "mesh" type. If I dont have one available, a regular black nursery pot will do. If using the mesh type I line the entire thing with fiberglass screen material, letting the screen fold over the top edge of the container by an inch or so. For regular nursery pots I simply cover the drain holes with screen. You can also use coffee filters. They eventually disintegrate, but by then roots will keep the soil in the pots.
Begin filling the pot with kitty litter, being careful you dont collapse the screen material. As soon as youve added about 3" of litter, moisten it well (but not "soaking"). I like to have about 90% of the litter wet, any more and your pot gets awfully heavy to lift! Continue adding/moistening until about 2" from the top of the container.
Next mix in some fertilizer. With a mesh container, be sure the fertilizer is deep in the center pot, as you dont want it right against the sides and leaching into the pond. The fertilizer can be more widely spread in a nursery pot. I prefer the ease of using a time-release fertilizer rather than monthly plant tabs to feed my pond plants. I use one (Osmocote) that lasts for 9 months. There are other formulas that last 3 or 6 months as well. Push the litter back over the fertilizer and add more litter and moisten if needed.
Push aside the litter again as needed to insert the plant, and firm down the litter well, adding more if needed. Then add about 1- 2" of washed pea gravel on top of the litter, pushing it down slightly into the litter. Note that any water draining out of the pot will be "chalky" from the clay, but when placed in your pond this will quickly settle.
When putting a potted plant into a pond, tip the container slightly so that the pond water gently begins to fill the pot. If you submerge the pot "on the level", the pond water will "whoosh" over the top of the pot and disturb the soil much more.
Newly planted water plants with few leaves and short stems can be placed on top of bricks or another inverted pot to raise it closer to the water surface and sun. Once the leaves have grown and the stems elongated a bit, lower the pot either in graduated steps over several days, or all the way to the appropriate level.
Another, much appreciated benefit of using kitty litter, is that its MUCH easier to unpot overgrown plants. It doesnt form as solid a mass as soil does. | agronomy |
https://www.openminds-hyderabad.com/green | 2023-12-02T14:42:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100427.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202140407-20231202170407-00274.warc.gz | 0.951147 | 455 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__55128230 | en | Drinking Water Plant
The in house water treatment plant which uses the Reverse Osmosis technique is fully functional . The water filters are arranged at every floor for easy access to our students and staff.
Organic gardening is encouraged in school. Watching plants grow which were sowed/planted and taken care of by the students is a fun and educational experience for them. Growing plants teaches children how the nature works and make them feel responsible .
Students visit their vegetable patches to observe the growth of the plants and take the harvest home to share their joy with the parents. They also advice their parents to have green house.
Generating sustainable energy is the way to go forward. We have installed solar panels which creates electricity up to 90Kva. Our students are aware of these panels their importance and understand how we believe in sustainability and work towards sustainable designs and equipment.
Sewage Treatment Plant
Treating Sewage water to use it for gardening is one of the techniques for optimum usage of water. The sewage treatment plant in school can filter upto 65KLD of water.
Rain Water Harvestin
Rain water harvesting is a technique of collection and storage of rainwater into internal tanks, to filter it back for usage. We have a 1Lakh capacity tank for this and have been using it to do our bit in conserving water. Water Sprinklers are connected to the rain harvesting unit.
Waste Management is an important aspect to sustainability.It is required to manage waste from its inception to its final disposal. The most important reason for waste collection is the protection of the environment and the health of our new generation.
Dry and Wet Waste Management
Hence understanding this need of the hour, Birla Open Minds International School has initiated Waste Management by providing an Electric Instant Compost creating machine in our main campus. The organic Compost is used as manure in the upkeep of the school garden. The school also has different bins across the campus to segregate Dry and Wet Waste. Students have been sensitised about the same.
The School is associated with E-Waste Management company The Waste Ventures India which collects the E-waste from the school. Thus we have a strong E-Waste management system. | agronomy |
http://qualityinfo.org/olmisj/ArticleReader?itemid=00006675 | 2013-05-25T16:29:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368705958528/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516120558-00013-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.96434 | 912 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__77201274 | en | There are other sources of information regarding agriculture trends in the Rogue Valley. The most comprehensive source is the Census of Agriculture,conducted every five years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS). Most recent data are from 2007. The entire report contains several hundred pages of detailed statistics. This article highlights a few findings from this exhaustive survey.
The NASS considers a "farm" any place from which $1,000 or more of agricultural products were produced and sold, or normally would have been sold, during the census year. In 2007, there were 38,553 farms in Oregon. Jackson County had 1,976 farms, while Josephine County had 675 in that year. In other words, the Rogue Valley is home to about 7 percent of the state's farms, a similar percentage as the region's population compared to the state. Jackson and Josephine's average farm size of 124 and 56 acres, respectively, is considerably less than the statewide average of 425 acres. Graph 1 shows the distribution of farms by acre size class in 2007. Jackson County had 56,530 acres of cropland, of which 33,103 acres were harvested. Josephine County's cropland acreage total was 17,389, 7,762 of which were harvested in 2007.
Not everyone who is the principal operator of a farm considers farming to be their primary occupation. There were 1,076 such individuals in Jackson County in 2007, 54.4 percent of the county's 1,976 farm operators. In Josephine County, 330 out of 675 (48.9%) principal farm operators were also in this category.
Farm operators who consider farming their principle occupations are included in the Oregon Employment Department estimates of agriculture employment. Although some agriculture employment is excluded from our usual surveys and administrative records, we still produce monthly estimates of total agriculture employment as an input for our local area unemployment statistics data. Graph 2 shows estimates of agriculture employment in the Rogue Valley for 2009. The spike in Jackson County's agriculture employment in August and September is in large part due to the labor intensive pear harvest.
In 2009, Jackson County's total gross agriculture sales reached $72,618,000, down 6.2 percent from a 2008 revised figure of $77,433,000. Looking at rankings of various commodities, Jackson County had the second highest pear sales in the state last year, behind Hood River. Josephine placed fifth in pear sales. Jackson County also had the fifth highest sales of wine grapes. Graph 3 displays the proportion of agriculture sales in Jackson County by commodity in 2009. Data on the small fruits, and eggs and poultry categories either do not exist or are confidential.
According to OAIN, Jackson County had 29,007 harvested acres in 2009. Of that total, about two-thirds were in hays and forage, and about one-fourth was tree fruits and nuts. Most of the remainder was grains and vegetable crops.
Josephine County's agriculture sales in 2009 totaled $18,863,000. Sales in 2008 were higher as well, at $21,833,000, a decline of 13.6 percent. Statewide, total sales fell by 14.8 percent between 2008 and 2009. Graph 4 shows the distribution of agriculture commodity sales in 2009. The small fruits, and grass and legume seeds categories are not published because the data either do not exist or are confidential.
Harvested acreage totaled 12,115 in 2009. About 86 percent of that total was hay and forage acreage. Vegetable crops and tree fruits and nuts combined for about 12 percent of the remaining harvest acreage in Josephine County.
While agriculture does not always get its due in the pages of local labor trends, it continues to be an important piece of the economic fabric that holds the Rogue Valley economy together. Josephine County is somewhat constrained due to having less topography suited for crops and farms, but still had nearly $19 million in agriculture sales in 2009. Jackson County has historically been the home of many acres of pear orchards, associated packing plants and the home of Bear Creek Corporation, a large employer and key player in the region's economy. Over time, while the acreage in pears has declined, the wine grape industry has increased its footprint and importance in the region. For more information, visit the Oregon Department of Agriculture's agricultural statistics webpage at oregon.gov/ODA/statistics.shtml. | agronomy |
https://gobaviaans.co.za/johann-and-michele/ | 2023-12-11T02:21:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679103464.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20231211013452-20231211043452-00390.warc.gz | 0.989004 | 100 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__163410170 | en | We had a great time on your farm, it was a dream come true. Willem and Martha were excellent hosts and went out of their way to make our stay pleasant. The cob house was great – the insulation was perfect and the cold never got to us. We walked all over the property, exploring the old irrigation network, walking up the valleys and marveling at the incredible beauty of the surrounding mountains as it constantly changes with the movement of the sun. We plan to be back with friends. | agronomy |
http://gbtimes.com/news/unconventional-uses-plants | 2013-06-19T19:04:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368709037764/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516125717-00055-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.949918 | 1,557 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__49728865 | en | Throwaway tableware used at the 2010 World Expo site is made of biomass "plastics" from corn, which has zero environmental pollution. "Signs, badges and magnetic cards used during the Expo could also be made of biomass materials," said Professor Ren Jie from the School of Materials Science and Engineering of Shanghai-based Tongji University.
Ren said his team uses corn and other crops to produce polylactic acid (PLA) through fermentation and other preparation. It is then made into different kinds of PLA products that degrade after being used—without leaving any pollution. "We can produce such environmentally friendly products in large quantities," said Ren.
Wuhan University, based in central China's Hubei Province, recently announced, following four years' research, a team led by Professor Yang Daichang of the College of Life Sciences had successfully extracted human serum albumin (HAS) from rice.
HAS, accounting for 30 percent of human blood plasma, is used to treat hemorrhagic shock, cerebral and renal edema, and hepatic ascites, in rehydration of burn victims and as adjunct therapy in cancer and AIDS patients. Since HAS is widely used in clinical treatment, the annual demand for it in China amounts to between 150 and 170 tons, which used to be totally extracted from blood plasma. The blood to produce enough HAS equals donations of 100 milliliters of blood each year by 200 million people. Since there is not enough donated blood, the demand-supply gap of HAS in China is between 60 to 80 tons every year.
"The shortage of blood plasma is a worldwide problem. Many countries try to use biological technologies to produce and recombine HAS besides extracting it from blood plasma," said Yang. Technology developed by his team can extract 1,000 kg of HAS from rice of about 33 hectares of land.
Explaining why rice was chosen, Yang said rice is a self-pollinating crop with low biosafety risks. "In addition, China's transgenic technology on rice is well developed, and its biological studies on rice are also advanced."
Yang's team uses rice endosperm as "units" of protein production and introduces the genes of HAS into a rice genome to produce a new rice variety. "As the rice seeds grow, HAS also grows through synergy and accumulation. When the rice is ripe, it is ready for the extraction of HAS."
HAS extracted from human blood plasma always entails the risk of carrying viruses, which HAS from rice endosperm eliminates, but its molecular characteristics are identical to those of blood plasma HAS. "HAS from rice has better curative efficacy and molecular activity," said Yang.
Currently, his team has obtained recombinant HAS of high purity, and its quality surpasses similar products from other countries. The team is working with a Wuhan-based biological hi-tech company to develop products for the international industrial reagents market. The cooperative program expects to launch pharmaceutical products containing recombinant HAS in four or five years.
"As long as it passes China's drug safety evaluation, it could completely replace blood plasma HAS," said Yang.
Experts estimate by the middle of the 21st century, various alternative biomass fuels produced by new technologies will account for 40 percent of total global energy consumption.
Many countries and regions in the world are studying "energy plants" or "oil plants" and setting up new bases of energy production. China is one of the first countries to take advantage of "energy plants."
The Chinese Government has formulated several policies to promote the development of the new sector. The first five-year plan on economic and social development of the new century proposed developing various oil substitutes and said liquid biofuels will be a key new industry for future development.
A forum on bioenergy was held in China on January 28, 2005, where the feasibility of producing liquid biofuels and biochemical products in the country was discussed. A month later, China passed its ground-breaking Renewable Energy Law.
Now China is able to design and build large-scale biopower plants independently and also to produce all the necessary equipment. China has also achieved breakthroughs in technologies on biofuel cells and optimizing biofuels. It has selected more than 300 strains of anaerobic bacteria for the development of biogas technology.
Since the 1980s, the Sichuan Academy of Forestry has been researching Jatropha curcas, a drought resistant plant, whose seeds can be used as material to produce biodiesel fuel, and studying its planting technologies and extraction techniques. The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has established a cultivation demonstration area for Jatropha curcas.
Scientists in central China's Hunan Province have completed studies on the production of methyl-ester fuel from Cornus wilsoniana fruit. China has also imported another tree for biofuel production, Euphorbia tirucalli, from South Africa, the United States and Brazil and studied its selection, cultivation, genetic improvement, processing technology and equipment.
In 2006, China's first garden of energy plants was established in the CAS's South China Botanical Garden.
In 2006, China's first garden of energy plants was established in the CAS's South China Botanical Garden, where major areas of studies include breeding high quality varieties having high energy storage rates. The garden uses Jatropha curcas as a research sample.
Although the production of biofuels started long ago, people couldn't make biodiesel out of Jatropha curcas until about 10 years ago. "It has wide adaptability to varied climate and soil, even the most barren land. The seeds have a germination rate of nearly 100 percent," said Wu Guojiang, a senior molecular biology research fellow from the CAS Garden. He said molecular biologists have successfully cloned several functional genes of the plant through DNA and ribonucleic acid extraction and established its regeneration and genetic transformation system, paving the way for turning the studies on Jatropha curcas into a model for research on other energy plants.
"Without using arable crop land, growing wild plants, such as Jatropha curcas, on marginalized land resources holds the key to the development of biomass energy in China," Wu said. There are vast barren mountains, hills and saline lands across the country, and if they are used to grow energy plants, it will save precious arable land, produce raw material for biofuel generation, improve the local ecology and provide local farmers with a new source of income.
The advantages to growing oil plants, Wu said, are the carbon dioxide produced by the combustion of biomass energies equals the amount the energy plants absorbed during their growth and the burning of biomass energy emits almost no sulfur dioxide. "This is an incomparable advantage over traditional fuels, such as gas, oil and coal."
The development of biomass energy still faces barriers of low energy conversion efficiency, high costs and insufficient raw materials, experts say, compared with the generation of wind and photovoltaic power.
The collection, storage, transportation and processing of biomass energy materials requires the input of large units of manpower, leading to high total costs of raw materials. Taking projects of using straw to generate electricity as an example, given the cost of transportation and manpower during the purchase of straw, it is better to collect straw from within only a radius of less than 50 km to recover costs. Biofuel projects using woody plant materials as sources can be even more expensive, considering the cost of the cultivation of trees, orchard planting and maintenance, fruit collection and transportation.
The key to overcoming these hindrances and fostering the new sector, experts say, is to promote scientific research. | agronomy |
https://jewishuniverse.net/page/info-automatic-watering-system-il-Wgn1bUNP9QQ | 2021-10-23T04:51:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585561.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20211023033857-20211023063857-00013.warc.gz | 0.924096 | 1,027 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__115628455 | en | In the event you prefer to delight in a successful backyard or yard, then you must have a lawn irrigation strategy. Nevertheless, you can not only head out and purchase any irrigation platform on the market without any initially considering a few significant elements. This can help you earn an informed decision when it comes time for you to generate a purchase. If you observe the info in the following post, you will learn the fundamentals of deciding on the perfect garden irrigation strategy for your house.
Backyard Irrigation - Your Backyard Pots Will Is Watering Using This Technique Backyard irrigation is used throughout the Usa, Especially on potted plants. It's done by attaching a computer device to a hose, which is connected to the backyard faucets. The devices which can be used for backyard irrigation typically have among three distinct alternatives - automatic-drip Kits, self winding Drip Pan, or wise irrigation dispenser. You can come across automated watering system strategies such as potted plants, hanging baskets, fruit and vegetable gardens, landscaped gardens, outside decks, sidewalks, sidewalks, and and lots different locations all over your house. They generally operate using battery or solar panel, and they've got the choice of using a timer or manual controller.
How You Get a Grip on Your Attic Irrigation Plants Normally Arrive in two Primary Forms: Manual Programmable Water Timer or Auto-Switching Pump and Irrigating Gloves or Mobile Ingredient Water Timer. Some automatic irrigation systems enable one to choose your own plant sort, custom structure, and watering schedule. By way of instance, an Outdoor Automatic Irrigating technique lets you specify the depth and variety of suction electricity required for your backyard baskets, while a indoor plant watering system delivers a lot of customizable options, including habit shut-off, warmth indication, flexible hose lengths, automatic watering controllers and delay configurations, and timed shutoff.
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Interval Time and Interval Watering - How Can an Automatic Garden Irrigation Technique Perform? After having a Posh IPI (In-Priced Interval Time), you can find just two principal approaches to establish an automatic irrigation system on your lawn. You may use an in-built timer for a determined duration of time, or you could use an interval moment. With an inbuilt timer, you can specify how many times you are interested in getting the garden to be watered, both each evening, each and every daily, or another week.
Brands: If you've obtained a automatic irrigation technique to get a high-value brand or another maker, then you could not need to replace anything at all. However, if the device has been designed specifically for your model or brand, it's going to most likely be advisable to restore the pump or alternative components together with ones that were designed for the manufacturer. Check with the manufacturer for recommended alternative areas. However, if your lawn hose or sprinkler dry much more regularly than other models onto your own garden, or if you've experienced a problem with your pump or alternative components, it is likely that changing these is really a necessary step to ensure proper operating.
Pathonor Pump and Pan - What Exactly Can It Be Just a Pathonor Vacuum? A Pathonor is a registered trademark of Envirolet, which is a branch of General Electric (GE). The organization produces an assortment of garden irrigation gear and supplies to residential and business gardening. Even the Pan and Pump range involves a wide variety of pump systems, sprinklers, and nozzles.
Sprinkler and Irrigator Paths - Are They programmed, or do they have to be reprogrammed after each use? Additionally, there are two primary kinds of irrigation pumps and sprinkler devices, both the engineered irrigation system, or engineered irrigation along with the handbook irrigation procedure. The programmed irrigation system allows you to have the system water that the plants in specified intervals. The automated irrigation method could keep track of the quantity of drinking water utilised and certainly will beep and flip off the system as soon as the distribution is depleted. The handbook irrigation technique will likely ask you to set the timer to coincide with the period of time you desire the machine to warm water the crops.מערכת השקייה לעציצים | agronomy |
https://diarygrade3.wordpress.com/2013/06/07/dirty-work/ | 2018-06-25T05:54:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267867493.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20180625053151-20180625073151-00439.warc.gz | 0.989555 | 1,904 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__149215676 | en | Well, so far my summer plans have definitely not gone according to plan. Rain has forced me to be flexible, and goodness knows that goes against every anal and organized fiber in my body. But I’ve adjusted, and amazingly the kids have too.
Tuesday, when it had rained off an on during the night, we played board games instead of heading to the park for a picnic. On Wednesday there was only a slight risk of rain so I thought we might be able to stick to our original plan which was to dig out our water guns and have a watergun fight outside. But as the morning went on, and there was a thick cloud cover in the sky, I knew that the temperature wouldn’t get high enough to allow us to put on bathing suits and play. What to do then?
We were running out of indoor activities for the week, and I knew there were rain possibilities off an on later in the week as well. I could’ve done my postponed picnic, but by the time I realized we wouldn’t be able to do our waterplay, it was kindof late to plan on that. Then it hit me, it’s supposed to rain on Saturday and we had plants that had sprouted in our seedling container. Why not take advantage of the dry, yet cool, weather to go out and plant our seedlings.
The kids were totally on board. Matt and I had already begun the actual garden, because about a week before summer vacation started some of their seeds had already sprouted and were outgrowing the seedling container. Knowing we desperately needed to get those seeds outside before they died because of lack of room to grow, he and I spent one nap time pulling up the grass and getting a section of our garden ready to plant. Knowing that we wouldn’t have any time beyond when we were out there to work in the garden that day I also quickly planted the sprouts without the kids. I hated to do it, but with as much rain as we’ve been getting I didn’t want to risk not being able to get out there again.
So this would be their first experience actually working in the garden itself. First, we collected our tools and set the ground rules. I had my big shovel, since we’d need to pull up more of the grass to plant the newest sprouts, and a tool to break up the soil. Each of the kids had a hand held shovel, plus we had a little rake and hoe as well. Having three hand held shovels was a godsend. Each kid could dig to their hearts content and there would be no fighting over who got the shovel next. The ground rules were simple. Don’t dig up the plants, don’t run with your shovel, and don’t dig up daddy’s grass.
We get out to the garden itself and at first the kids are in hog heaven. They were amazed at how much their tiny little seedlings had grown. I wasn’t too shocked given the amount of rain we’d been having. In fact I was more concerned that the plants might have been harmed in the pounding rains and high winds we’d experienced.
For a short while they were content to play in the dirt with their shovels while I pulled up the grass. Unfortunately pulling up the grass was taking me longer than I had hoped. With Matt and I working as a team the process was very quick. With me working alone to both dig and pull it up it was time consuming. Eventually the boys left their shovels and ran off to play with their outside toys. Kaylee, however, never left my side. She insisted on digging right next to me which, while cute and adorable, slowed my grass pulling ability even further as I had to constantly be on the watch to ensure she hadn’t gotten a tiny hand or foot in the way of my shovel.
As I began to make progress, I was able to recapture the boys attention. With all the rain we’ve experienced the earthworms have been burrowing close to the surface. With every clump of grass I turned over there was a good chance I’d turn up an earthworm as well. Being deathly afraid of snakes as I am, you’d think that worms would gross me out but they don’t. In fact I know how good for a garden earthworms are, so anytime I found them still half buried in the dirt clod clinging to the grass I made an effort to extracate them and put them back into the fresh dirt.
I first called over the boys when a worm started working its way out of the ground where I’d recently pulled up the grass. It was amazing, this worm had to be close to 6 inches long. I’d never seen one that long before. The kids all crowded around me and stared in awe at this worm slowly making it’s way out of the ground and across the garden. Then they got to watch as he began to burrow back into the ground a few inches away. Once his body was partially out of sight you could still see where he was digging because the dirt moved slightly over his burrowing body.
After he disappeared the boys went back to playing but came running over every time I turned up a worm after that. The most squeamish of the three kids was Brendan, who could not believe that I would just stick my fingers into a dirt clod and pull a worm out with my hands. He declined any offers to touch worms himself, but was fascinated in watching them wiggle and move.
Finally, I pulled up enough grass to get our current seeds planted. I called the kids to me and showed them all the process. I dug a shallow hole, removed the plant from the seedling container and carefully placed it in the hole, then put a small handful of potting soil with nutrients into the hole with the seedling before filling the rest in with dirt from the garden and pressing the dirt firmly around the plant. Once they saw everything that needed done I called them individually to do it themselves.
Brendan dug his hole with no problem, I placed his seedling and instructed him to get a handful of soil out of the bag laying nearby. He was appalled that I was actually telling him to reach into a bag full of dirt with his hands. But eventually he complied and put the potting soil into the hole. We covered his plant, and he was finished. And quite proud of his work.
Cameron came next. He got his hole partially dug before losing interest, and I had to finish it out. After placing his seedling I instructed him to get potting soil as well. He had no problem whatsoever in grabbing dirt out of the bag, and brought me a very generous double handful. We covered his plant with a little bit of dirt, and before I’d finished helping him pat it firm he was off and running playing with his toys again.
Kaylee had a lot of trouble using her shovel. Her favorite thing was to drag it across the top of the dirt and make little piles. Actually sticking the point of it into the ground and digging any sort of hole was beyond her comprehension, so I helped a little. But like the boys, I still stuck her seedling into our hole and told her to get me potting soil. She went eagerly, and happily stuck both hands into the bag of potting soil. Unfotunately keeping hold of the soil was a different story. By the time she reached her hole in the ground she put approximately 3 grains of soil into the hole. But I praised her anyway and sent her on her way before reaching into the bag myself and grabbing a much larger handful.
While Kaylee and I finished up with her plant, the boys were taking the scraps of grass that we’d pulled and putting them into the trash container which Matt had wheeled around the house for us when he got home. After a few minutes of this Cameron says, “boy this is dirty work.” Matt and I both busted out laughing at this comment. Ah Cameron, our stater of the obvious.
Brendan and Cameron both mentioned how much harder it was to work in the garden than they thought. Hopefully the hard work will seem much more worth it when their seedlings grow into full fledged plants. Brendan in particular is quite keen to have his plants produce food. He wanted to know if we could harvest them and sell them to people. I chuckled and told him that we probably wouldn’t sell them, but if we had enough turnout we could give them away to our friends and family. He looked puzzled and asked what kind of farmers we’d be if we didn’t even sell our crops.
That comment prompted a long discussion about the difference between an actual farmer and growing a few vegetables in our backyard. Despite my explination he still thought we should try to sell our crops. Who knows, maybe someday he’ll grow up and buy a farm. Though something tells me he’d pay someone else to do the actual work on the land. Yeah, somehow I can actually picture that happening. | agronomy |
https://www.powteq.net/millling-of-sample-preparation/table-top-milling-machine/high-speed-powder-knife-mill.html | 2019-03-19T19:40:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912202125.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20190319183735-20190319205735-00397.warc.gz | 0.818672 | 496 | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__82271047 | en | High Speed Powerful Knife Mill
The knife mill HM100 rotates at the high speed of 2000~15000rpm which is powerful and can process the soft, medium-hard, brittle and fibrous sample in a short time. It is special suitable for high water, oil or fat content sample. You just need 10 to 30 seconds to process samples that are usually hard to crush and get homogenized samples for analysis.
Soft, elastic, fibrous, water-bearing, oily, fatty, dry sample
Agriculture: grain, feed, etc
Biology: mouse tissue, plant leaves, seeds, seedling and germ
Medicine: Chinese medicine, pills, etc
Food: dried melon, vegetables, frozen food, cocoa, candy, preserved fruit, meat
①Grinding container autoclavable plastic High temperature and high pressure sterilization containers, meet strict hygiene standards of food and drugs. Suitable for soft, oily, water, fat and fibrous sample
② Grinding container stainless steel. Applied for granules, shell, grain sample Suitable for medium-hard, brittle, tough sample
③gravity lid The gravity lid is suitable for processing small quantity sample: include the oil ,fat ,low-water, dry sample.Put the gravity lid on the grinding container. Before the milling ,the sample volume is bigger, but the volume will be smaller during the milling .The gravity lid will decline gradually due to its own weight to press the grinding chamber, so that the sample will be processed in a more smaller space to increase the grinding effect.
④Gravity lid PP with overflow channels Gravity lid PP with overflow channels is suitable for grinding high-water fresh fruits, vegetables and other samples.
In the process of grinding, the water in grinding container gradually increases, when the water reaches the overflow hole position, the stream along the hole back into the ground at the bottom of the cup inside, thus avoid the water overflow and improves the grinding homogenization effect of the sample
⑤knife of titanium ---for grinding without heavy-metal contamination
⑥Knife--2 blade, stainless steel ; serrated blade, for tough frozen meat
4. test report
little yellow croaker
Drug residues detection
Knife Mill HM100
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“I am proud of how the Mushroom Festival has evolved over the last 20 years and the impact it
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Mushroom Festival Board for the 16th Annual Mushroom Festival, there are several things I
advocated for that have enhanced the Festival.”
Lafferty recalls her first accomplishment was beginning the Mushroom Festival Grant Program.
“The Grant Program gave our sponsors a cause to support that would have good outcomes in the
community all year,” she said. To date, the Mushroom Festival has awarded well over $1.1 million
to local non-profits and supported research on the health benefits of mushroom with such instutions
as the City of Hope. “That makes me very proud to have been a part of it,” said Lafferty.
She supported the somewhat controversial decision to start charging a modest entrance fee for the
Festival. The funds raised from the entrance fees allowed the Festival to give even more back to
the community through the grant program. She arranged for the Festival to partner with the Kennett
High School Sports Boosters to staff the entrances. Then each year the Festival makes a sizeable
donation to the organization. One of the outcomes of this partnership is the stadium lights at the
During Lafferty’s tenure, the Mushroom Festival was featured on Food Network’s All American
Food Festivals show. The Festival was featured as one of America’s Best Food Festivals by
Gourmet Live and won second place in the Reader’s Choice/USA Today Travel contest.
Travelocity also gave the Mushroom Festival the distinction as one of the top 10 festivals in
Pennsylvania. Smithsonian Magazine featured the Mushroom Festival in a story about the most
interesting cultural events around the world.
After a suggestion from local PA State Representative, John Lawrence, Lafferty, along with a
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stainless steel mushroom covered in LED lights, the vision came to life. Each year, the community
gathers in the center of town to witness the Mushroom Drop. Neighbors meeting neighbors, friends
meeting friends, the young and old, all there to celebrate the New Year and our famous mushroom.
Lafferty said it was time for her to step down and allow someone else to lead the Festival through
the next few decades. Both the mushroom industry and the Borough of Kennett Square are
changing, and the Mushroom Festival will need to evolve again to meet those changes. After
having to cancel the Festival in 2020 because of the Covid pandemic, the Festival restart is a good
time to transition to another Festival Coordinator.
“I loved the Festival,” exclaims Lafferty. “There was just so much energy in Kennett Square. We
had the best volunteers who would come out year after year to support us. It has always been just
one big happy family. We were able to give visitors from near and far a great experience and give
them a little education about Kennett Square’s mushroom industry. There is so much I will miss
about planning the Festival each year, but it is time to move on.”
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It said that scientists had pooled data from 29 studies that compared the effect of the plant Hypericum perforatum to placebos and anti-depressants in treating people with depression. Use mulch to protect the roots from frost if you live in a place that gets particularly harsh winters. Herbicides for St John's Wort Control These herbicide recommendations are made subject to the product being registered for that purpose under relevant legislation. You can direct sow the tiny seeds in your garden by surfacing sowing so the sunlight can help them germinate. If using a flower pot for planting, be sure you only add a few seeds per 8-12 inch pot and thin out any weak seedlings to avoid crowding. Then carefully replant it where you would like more plants to grow. It can also interfere with a number of other medications, including birth control. You wont … Wort is Old English for the word “plant,” making it basically the plant of St. John the Baptist. St. John’s wort can easily get out of hand. Have intense feelings of guilt and self-doubt. John's wort is often used to treat depression and menopausal symptoms. All you’ll need to do to maintain the … Context: I’ve suffered from mild to moderate depression for most of my life. Also, it may interact with prescription medications, such as birth control pills, depression medication, and other important medications. Young plants need consistent moisture until they are well established. There are a number of home remedies that can be made from St. John’s wort. The other common pest is a fungal disease, known as anthracnose, which presents as rust spots on stems and leaves. Place the bottom half to the stem in soil and keep it moist until roots begin to grow. While St. John’s wort doesn’t need a lot of fertilizer it does benefit from some compost. It produces small, cheery yellow flowers on a yellowish-green shrub. More than just low mood. You’ve heard of it, but what is it really? When planting your St. John’s Wort seeds, there are a few things to keep in mind. Press the Hypericum seeds into the soil, but do not cover it as the seed will germinate better with light. A light layer of mulch can help keep moisture in. Plant the herb seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost, or outside after danger of frost has passed. Teas are made by steeping the leaves and flowers in boiling water. They can grow up to 3 feet high, but they’re often smaller, … St. John's wort has also been used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder , social anxiety, hepatitis C, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetic nerve pain, or burning mouth syndrome. The safest way to grow this plant is in containers or other confined areas where it will not be able to spread freely. When planting your St. John’s Wort seeds, there are a few things to keep in mind. The flowering tops of St. John’s wort are used to prepare teas, tablets, and capsules containing concentrated extracts. St. John’s wort has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat nerve disorders as well as mental health issues. The plan… It grows wild in fields and meadows but has also been cultivated as a garden plant. I’ve been taking St John’s Wort (SJW) for 2 months consistently, and here’s my report. Once the plants are established, they will need less frequent watering. Chances are you will need to plant this herb from seed. Germination typically takes two to four weeks. You may want to blend your tea with other herbs such as lavender or chamomile. You probably don’t want this herb running crazy in your yard. It is easy to care for and thrives under a variety of conditions, including poor soil. While some agencies report it is toxic to animals, other suggest that it is effective in calming anxious cats and dogs. Oil. After the oi is strained, you can use it for bruises or other topical skin conditions. Get it as soon as Wed, Nov 18. It should not be planted too close to other plants as it tends to smother other plants out. What Is St. John’s Wort? 60 ($0.09/Count) Save more with Subscribe & Save. Do not sow seeds until after all danger of frost has passed. St John’s Wort competes with useful plants in pastures, and large infestations reduce property values. To help aid the seeds in germination, it is advised that you soak the seeds in water overnight prior to planting. St. John's Wort is perennial and therefore will bloom in the second year after initial planting. Tinctures. Always read the herbicide label. St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a plant with yellow flowers that grows in the wild, whose medicinal uses were first recorded in ancient Greece 2). St John’s Wort contains the toxin hypericin, which causes photosensitisation in sheep, cattle, horses and goats. Required fields are marked *. This helps soften the outer coating and can speed up the growing process. If you think your dog or cat is experiencing anxiety, speak with your vet about whether this the best treatment option for them. Because it has overtaken pasture land and meadows, in some states, this plant has been deemed a noxious weed. It is pretty and cheerful to look at. However, if you are looking to grow ground cover and aren’t concerned with the health benefits of hypericum perforatum, then you may want to try one of these other varieties. You can purchase St John’s wort supplements in pill form, essential oil, or you can grow the plants and use the fresh flowers, leaves, and stems yourself. St. John's Wort SeedsSt John's Wort plant is a short, woody shrub that grows about 24 inches tall and has fragrant yellow flowers from mid to late summer. Chances are you will need to plant this herb from seed. St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a flowering plant named because the bright yellow flowers were said to bloom for the first time around St. John the Baptist's birthday. 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Laos is developing country thriving in the world. Technologies are the new thing for Laos, especially to develop new innovation. There are only a few groups of people working in robotics or hardware innovation. We are one small, voluntary group of young students actively pursuing the knowledge of robotics and Internet of Things by running both small and big projects to challenge our members to always learn something new. The best thing that we want to do is to teach technical knowledge to the new generation. For example, creating a smart garden to support agriculture by using moisture and temperature sensors to feed water to the garden automatically so that farmers’ product output will be increased. The most significant purpose that challenges us to participate in this competition is to acquire and share our knowledge and experience with communities from various countries. We will be able to learn new ideas from other countries in order to develop ourselves, and then we would like to disseminate our country to the world as well. Even though we have limited resources, we still find solutions, and we would love for everybody to know our country more. | agronomy |
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As small farmers, we do not always have the best facility for farming so our livestock's from time to time go through stress or require a boost in energy that ultimately increases growth performance in birds.
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The European Union has rolled out a €25.9 million project designed to support farmers in Zambia’s agri-business.
The agri-business development fund will aid 150,000 smallholder farmers, drawing particular attention to generating decent job opportunities for women and the younger generation, according to an emailed statement from the EU Office in Zambia.
The EU will hand out €150,000 to the winders of an Enterprise Zambian Challenge Fund who prove that their investment goals are not only new and advanced, but also target commercialization of smallholder farmers as well as better integration into sustainable value chains.
The email release, sent out on Tuesday, also stipulates that the project is part of the EU support to Zambia’s Smallholder Farmers Program, supported by Gorta-Self-Help Africa and Imani Development Limited.
The aim of the project is to expand smallholder farmers’ opportunities in agriculture, agroforestry and aquaculture value chains.
EU Ambassador to Zambia Jacek Jankowski promised that the organization will continue to support Zambia even during the coronavirus pandemic.
"Zambia has a potential to not only get smallholder farmers out of subsistence level, but also become players that promote and benefit from more sustainable, less carbon-intensive and climate change resilient agri-food systems," he said in the release.
The new funds will help the private sector maintain control of investments in order to boost market integration and enhance cooperation for sustainable value chain development, Jankowski added.
Investing in small- and medium-sized business and smallholder farmers to shift to greener and more sustainable agri-food systems and deal with the difficulties presented by the global health crisis will allow more room for employment opportunities, especially for women and youth, said Elia Manda, Gorta-Self-Help Africa’s Country Director. | agronomy |
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Thanks to ideal growing conditions, extra-long staple length and hand harvesting, Peruvian Pima cotton is the world’s finest, prized for its exceptional durability, softness and brilliant luster. Is perfect for those who suffer from allergies or those with sensitive skin. The ideal growing conditions in coastal Peru create the best quality pima cotton in the world.
Organic Pima cotton has the advantage of being produced in a land free of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and defoliants; being different from conventional cotton.
The organic standards do not allow the use of GMOS. Peru has a ban for GMO seeds, which reduces the risk of contamination that exists in other cotton producing countries.
Furthermore, the fact that our cotton is handpicked is a benefit, as it reduces the environmental impact and improves the quality of the product. | agronomy |
https://www.orghive.com/article/detail/e93319bc-cb7a-47cf-b85b-506a7c87c1db.html | 2023-02-04T16:22:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500140.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20230204142302-20230204172302-00239.warc.gz | 0.912398 | 475 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__67159221 | en | Organic Farming: Let's get the facts straight
The history of agriculture is ancient, tracing back to the Neolithic era, often referred to as the “New Stone Age.” Since then, the agricultural industry has gone through enormous transformations with the development of new technologies.
Presently, this industry has two main methods of farming: Organic and Conventional.
The difference between the two can be pretty unclear, even though every time we visit a supermarket, the unique aisle with the label organic glowing on top is common.
Farming, in general, refers to the process of growing crops and livestock using specific techniques. These techniques differ in these two methods, and the fundamental difference lies in the use of pesticides, fertilizers, and a few others.
Organic farming is a system of farming that relies on methods that are beneficial for our food and the planet.
Based on the principle of building a nurturing ecosystem for the plants, livestock, soil, watersheds, and millions of microorganisms, organic farming avoids the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, growth hormones, antibiotics, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Biological fertilizer inputs and techniques such as cover cropping and crop rotation are used to build healthy soil, one of the essential goals of organic farming.
Conventional farming relies on the intervention of chemicals in various forms—such as pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, and hormones—to fight pests and provide nutrition to the plants and livestock.
These chemicals impact the overall ecosystem.
Water pollution, soil erosion, greenhouse gas emissions are some of its harmful environmental impacts.
Here are some of the fundamental differences:
As we can see above, the holistic method of crop and livestock production in an organic environment creates a favorable, nurturing environment for the agroecosystem of plants, livestock, soil organisms, and people. In its natural way, organic farming attempts to build healthy soil. Although farming is the primary reason for soil degradation, it is essential for food production. Food is the source of the human life force.
At present, the scientific community is dwindling with both farming methods because the yield of organic farming is way lower in comparison to conventional farming.
Author: Somrita Ganchoudhuri
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http://malvernhills.ghostgage.com/latest-news/20230427-orchard-blossom/ | 2024-03-04T09:08:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476432.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304065639-20240304095639-00374.warc.gz | 0.946657 | 470 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__148344073 | en | This week is orchard blossom week and we're celebrating by helping you to find the best places to spot these colourful fruit flowers. With small orchards and fruit trees dotted around the landscape, there's plenty to see using our Blossom Map.
Blossom is fantastic for pollinators but also provides a sprinkle of colour in the spring with the promise of fruit in the autumn. If you've spotted any blossom in your garden or on your walk or cycle around the Malvern Hills and Commons, we'd like you to share your blossom pictures with us on Facebook and Twitter.
Sadly, in the UK 90% of traditional orchards have been lost since the 1950's. To conserve orchard habitats locally, we have undertaken some work to restore a lost orchard - read the story of Polly's Orchard below.
Restoring Polly's Orchard
In the autumn of 2021, the ground work began to bring a long lost plum orchard back to life. In February 2022, volunteers from the Colwall Orchard Group joined the Malvern Hills Trust to plant 10 plum trees in the orchard near St Andrew’s Road to replace those lost over the years. A few old plum trees still
Local varieties including Pershore Purple and Evesham Wonder have been planted to support the rich heritage of traditional orchards in the three counties of Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire. The planting is part of a larger tree project supported by the Forestry Commission’s Urban Tree Challenge Fund.
With thanks to a kind donor, another 2 plum trees have been planted in Polly's Orchard. These varieties are Malling Elizabeth, chosen to mark the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
The orchard has also been given the name Polly’s Orchard. Mary “Polly” Cartland lived nearby at Littlewood House, Poolbrook Road. Polly, mother of novelist Barbara Cartland, was known to host picnics for the Brownies and Guides in her garden, spent time walking on Malvern Common and was heavily involved in the local community.
The orchard is open to the public to explore and fruit will be free for the local community to collect and eat.
Find out more about orchards (local and nationwide): | agronomy |
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Sphere of honey production
Our company received a request from the export support Center of the Republic of Bashkortostan to search for potential foreign buyers, including preliminary contact and verification of interest in the territory of the UAE for the supply of honey to the company from a Bashkir company.
As part of the service, a consultation was held with the customer’s representative, during which our specialists formed a portrait of potential partners in the UAE.
Stages of work:
- Study of the honey market in the UAE.
- Conducting research on the product and related materials of this company.
- Preparation of a commercial offer for mailing.
- Drawing up a list of potential buyers and partners (airports, distributors of food, sweets, honey, chain supermarkets, restaurants, confectionery manufacturers, retail outlets and other food distributors).
- Conducting initial negotiations with these companies via phone calls, messengers and e-mail.
* It is important to note that in the course of applying for cooperation, G2R Export specialists faced a large number of refusals, justified by an inflated price for honey and an oversupply of the market in this direction.
Within 7 days, our specialists processed more than 65 potential partners, 10 of whom expressed interest in cooperation and agreed to a personal meeting in Abu Dhabi to meet and demonstrate the product, as well as discuss the terms of cooperation. | agronomy |
https://www.thestudylamp.in/current-affairs/international-news/pre-launch-of-international-year-of-millets-2023-held-in-india/658 | 2023-02-07T07:29:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500392.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20230207071302-20230207101302-00132.warc.gz | 0.948618 | 832 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__26147706 | en | Pre-Launch Of International Year Of Millets 2023
The UNGA selected 2023 as the International Year of Millets last year as a result of a New Delhi effort, and India has announced the start of preparations. Millets are a rich source of protein, fiber, minerals, iron, and calcium and have a low glycemic index; as a result of their nutritional value, millets have already been designated as nutri-cereals in India. The Indian government has established three Centers of Excellence and is working to promote nutri-cereals by providing funding for research and development (CoE).
India accounts for about 20% of the global output. Another 25% is made up of countries in Africa, including those in Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Sudan, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Senegal, and Chad. Like everything else, China has improved recently and now produces approximately one-fourth as much as India. You can be sure that China will step it up, especially after the west has given it the seal of approval as a "superfood" that It will export its industrial-grade produce to the developing world while importing from it.
Over the past 4-5 decades, India's production of these "nutri cereals''—jowar, bajra, and ragi—as well as smaller millets like kodo, kutki, kakun, sanwa, cheena, and kuttu—has decreased from 23-24 million to 19-20 million tonnes. The cause is that neither consumers or producers prioritise millets. Wheat flour makes it more simpler to knead dough and roll out rotis than millet flour does. Gluten proteins found in wheat give dough its increased cohesiveness and elasticity. Instead of the gluten-free millets, the resulting breads are soft. Even the rural poor, for whom rice and wheat were once aspirational commodities, now have access to them thanks to the public distribution system (PDS). The millets are important crops for farmers as well. They will move over to growing wheat and rice, which yield three to four times more than jowar or bajra, as soon as they have access to irrigation.
Given the nutritional advantages of millets over wheat and rice—whether in terms of amino acid profile or vitamins, minerals, and crude fibre content—the production of millets merits a special push. Due to their shorter growing seasons (70–100 days compared to 120–150 days for paddy and wheat) and reduced water requirements, they are also more drought-resistant crops (350-500 mm versus 600-1,200 mm). The best course of action would be to encourage their cultivation in those hilly, semi-arid areas with rainwater availability. Bajra and ragi cannot be expected to be grown by farmers in coastal Andhra Pradesh or Punjab due to the significant yield losses and lost opportunity costs. Encouraging farmers who are already growing bajra, ragi, and other minor millets in western Rajasthan, southern Karnataka, or eastern Madhya Pradesh to continue growing those crops rather than switching to rice and wheat is a more practical strategy. These districts/regions can then be developed as clusters for certain millets, such as Kodo and Kutki in Dindori, MP. Elections for the state Assembly will take place in millet-growing states like Rajasthan and Karnataka in 2019. The government may be able to use the celebrations' activities to connect with the farming community.
India, the largest millet grower in the world, has used its embassies to promote the grain in various nations. By promoting knowledge of millets' benefits for health, farmers, and the environment, the government is now attempting to transform the International Year of Millets into a people's movement. India positioned itself as the leader of this group by putting forth the resolution to recognise 2023 as the International Year of Millets. The Indian initiative for the 121-nation International Solar Alliance is comparable to this. | agronomy |
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These smokey bacon crisps are absolutely packed full of flavour and hard to resist.
Walkers crisps are made from British potatoes, so not only are you supporting a British home grown product but you’re getting the best. Potatoes love a spot of rain so for once the great British climate is ideal – potatoes thrive in UK weather conditions.
If you need a little pick me up or a light snack to keep you going, Walkers Smokey Bacon flavoured crisps are the answer. | agronomy |
https://grandgardenshow.com/speaker/jane-beggs-joles/ | 2022-09-29T08:10:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335326.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20220929065206-20220929095206-00600.warc.gz | 0.963725 | 326 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__84816334 | en | Jane Beggs-Joles began her horticultural career at River Farm, headquarters of the American Horticultural Society, where she worked as a gardener and intern for two warm, humid northern Virginia summers. Despite the charms of that Potomac estate, she felt called to migrate to a cooler climate, and so moved to Michigan to earn her B.S. in horticulture from Michigan State University. After working in Extension laboratories during her undergraduate degree Jane decided to learn how to sell the plants she had trained to grow, and undertook an M.S. degree in agricultural economics. Armed with a thesis about consumer preferences for fresh market apples, she went to work for Zelenka Nursery. After three years of selling heavy, field-dug evergreens, Jane made the back-saving decision to work for Spring Meadow Nursery.
In her sixteen years at Spring Meadow, Jane has had the good fortune to help introduce hundreds of exciting new plants to the horticulture industry. As the northern-most hydrangea breeder in North America, Spring Meadow Nursery is at the forefront of horticultural innovation. “I learn something new every day. It’s a wonderful feeling to know that our work makes better gardens possible for everyone (including non-gardeners).” Jane’s current position enables her to enjoy two of her passions: excellent plants and well-organized spreadsheets. She firmly believes that there is a botanical answer to any landscape situation, and strives to make it easy for people to choose the right plant in the right place. | agronomy |
https://cecas.ie/groundbreaking-without-digging/ | 2023-11-29T15:04:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100112.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129141108-20231129171108-00146.warc.gz | 0.936111 | 400 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__225227428 | en | Hi, I am Michi from Germany and this is my fourth week as a live-in volunteer at CECAS. The last time I held a spade was a decade ago, so before I arrived, I wasn’t sure whether I would manage the work in the organic garden… Turns out, I don’t need a spade at all!
Over the last few years, the regular volunteers have done a fantastic job establishing no-dig “lasagne” beds. And autumn is a great time to prepare the ingredients for the lasagne: cardboard, woodchips, rotten silage, seaweed, compost. Right now, we are getting ready to fill the pan or in normal English: clearing the beds and weeding.
Not only my back and I rejoice about the no-dig philosophy but considering all the happy wiggly worms I have seen, nature does as well.
Before coming here, I had never realised how much I missed the feeling of soil between my hands or the small joy of throwing weeds from a distance and actually hitting the bucket, the little befores and afters, a darker shade of red on the tomatoes and fresh green, when you return to the garden after a week of rain.
The community garden is a great place to bathe in the sun or have a nice chat in the greenhouse while waiting for a shower to end, share gardening wisdoms and discover potatoes in the most curious places. Well, I expected no less from potato country Ireland.
One of my favourite parts is the planning and dreaming of what is to come, the excitement for the next year. The garden and this project are growing and flourishing. I may not be here for the next harvest, but I am taking home plenty of new ideas and lovely moments.
Volunteers welcome. Every Tuesday, 10:30 am to 1 pm, at the Walled Community Garden of CECAS at Myross Wood House. | agronomy |
https://biodynamicsbda.wordpress.com/2012/12/05/creating-a-new-relationship-with-the-earth/ | 2017-04-25T08:34:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917120206.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031200-00535-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.968791 | 648 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__63765213 | en | Creating a New Relationship with the Earth
Originally published on the White Rose Farm blog.
“Wholeness is holy,” said one participant as he summarized his take-away from the North American Biodynamic Conference held in Madison, Wisconsin. Its theme was “Sacred Agriculture: Creating a New Relationship with the Earth.”
“How is that relationship different?” asked a friend who had helped watch the farm while I was away. We sat at the farm’s kitchen table drinking coffee and eating canned apricots and cultured sour cream I had brought back from a farm in Wisconsin.
I did not have an answer for him then, but I do now: what has changed is that we now know that we need to engage our consciousness and our will to create this new relationship with the Earth. Our inner reality shapes our outer world.
For centuries, farmers lived instinctually, explained Rudolf Steiner. They planted by the moon; they grew crops; they tended livestock. They felt themselves to be part of nature, not separate from it. With the Enlightenment, western culture differentiated the intellect from the instinctual. That impulse accelerated after World War II.
In agriculture, scientists analyzed the soil, plants, and animals and developed formulas for production. Chemical nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus were added to the soil to “improve” yields; herbicides and insecticides were sprayed to control weeds and insects.
Now as we see the world around us coming apart, we can sense the error of our thinking: we can know that, as we dissect life with our intellect, we kill it. We are more than the sum of our parts, as is all life and our world. Wholeness is holy.
How do we get back to the garden? Some hundred years ago, a group of farmers in Poland noticed that the quality of their crops was declining: the thatch on their roofs was lasting, say, twelve years instead of fifteen; the potatoes lasted, say, until March, not April. They persuaded Rudolf Steiner to give a series of lectures on agriculture.
Steiner offered images of how all aspects of life are connected: earth and cosmos; plant and animal; farmer and farm; visible and invisible forces; spiritual and material worlds. He said essentially that the earth was losing it spiritual force. He gave instructions about how to make nine biodynamic preparations to re-enliven the earth. The preparations combine manure, quartz crystals, potent herbs and animal sheaths with the rhythms of the seasons.
The essential force in those preparations, however, is the farmer who consciously brings the herbs, sheaths, and rhythms together to create and spread the biodynamic preparations. The heart of the farmer is at the heart of the new relationship with the earth—a relationship that, at its heart, honors wholeness.
Sally Voris is the owner of White Rose Farm in Taneytown, Maryland. She combines a unique blend of gardening, storytelling and writing, teaching, and organizing. She has been recognized regionally and nationally for work sharing the stories of her home community of Elkridge and the Patapsco Valley. | agronomy |
https://funnyfarmacres.com/tag/homestead/ | 2021-07-30T19:17:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046153980.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20210730185206-20210730215206-00314.warc.gz | 0.950147 | 753 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__287044494 | en | We are ramping up for the Spring season! Instead of hatching my own this year, I ordered a batch of chicks for my new laying flock this year. It will take 6 months for these to start laying eggs. Once they do, we can expect 30 eggs laid per day!
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A Confession: I’ve been a bad gardener. I have started beds and abandoned them at the first sign of infestation or disease. I have neglected to water or properly irrigate rows of plants, leaving them to the mercy of mother nature. She’s a cruel master that will sow every manner of pestilence and plague at my plants, negating all the time, effort, and money I’ve invested. It has always been easier to buy produce at the store or decorate with silk plants.
But year after year, I have been drawn to the idea that I should be growing my own vegetables. Every spring, I would spend time browsing the plants at the big box stores, buying a few plants, and feeling a sense of satisfaction as it grew. Then, inevitably, the plants would decline and I would lose interest.
When I began my own research, most of the information and techniques were not accurate for my particular growing zone. Most of the available information pertains to temperate zones, i.e. most of the United States, rather than the subtropical zone 9B where I reside. The techniques, plant varieties, and growing seasons are vastly different. I wasted a lot of time and money chasing the wrong solutions.
This year I began to take courses with the local county extension office. They have great courses on gardening techniques for your area, backed by up- to- date university research. The most important thing that I have learned is to research the care and common diseases/pests associated with each specific plant species. Armed with the correct knowledge, everyone can have a green thumb.
I’m becoming a better gardener. I’m excited to begin documenting my research and experiments. Please join me on the journey and remember to subscribe for updates.
And then I sent her back into the world to finish her route, smelling for all the world, like a sewer.
I am %100 positive that anyone who has a pet or a child in the house can relate. You’re going about your business, head in the clouds when you manage to slide your bare foot or hand into something unexpectedly moist. You know well the onset of sheer panic as you try to figure out… | agronomy |
https://soc.culture.bangladesh.narkive.com/F7aoGuF9/bangladeshi-grows-sweet-saudi-dates-in-mymensingh | 2022-10-06T14:22:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337836.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20221006124156-20221006154156-00498.warc.gz | 0.939534 | 827 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__130629071 | en | 2006-07-30 18:51:52 UTC
Aminul Islam, Mymensingh
Motaleb waits anxiously for the auspicious day to pluck Saudi dates
from trees planted on his yard. The day is not more than a month away when
the Ramadan begins, he says.
Young Motaleb Hossain had returned from Saudi Arabia in 2001 with a
dashed hope. But the date seeds he brought from the desert and planted in
his village have raised hopes.
He has created a date garden on 70 decimal land in Para Goan village
in Bhaluka upazila. There are 162 date trees in the orchard he lovingly
named Mofazzol Saudia Date Garden after his son.
Ten of the plants are now bent with bunches of Saudi date and four
more and at flowering stage. The dates are maturing and could be plucked in
about a month, he told this correspondent during a visit to the garden. More
about 100 trees will bear fruit next year, he hopes.
Motaleb said he first sowed 265 seeds in a seed bed and then
transplanted the seedlings in the garden. Out of the 265 saplings, 103
withered away due to unfavourable weather condition and lack of proper
knowledge of nursing.
There are three varieties of Saudia date in his garden. They are Azua
(large size), Bakri (small size) and Sukkaria (long size).
Seeing the bunches, he estimates that one tree will bear eight to ten
kilograms of fruit which could be sold at between Tk 20 and 25 per kilogram.
Like indigenous date trees in Bangladesh, juice can be extracted from
the Saudia variety trees also, he said. But like in Saudi Arabia, he does
not extract juice as it decreases the quantity and quality of dates, he
Motaleb said a farmer can earn Tk 4000 to 5000 from 10 decimal land
per year and this is more profitable than cultivation of any other
traditional crop. Nursing the garden is easy, done at an interval of two to
three months and the cost is negligible.
An interesting feature of the trees is that shoots grow from their
roots, which grow into saplings. This correspondent saw several saplings
have grown from roots of each tree. Motaleb said these saplings can be
planted in new gardens or sold at Tk 10 to 15 apiece.
Motaleb has extended his garden to 90 decimals to transplant the new
Motaleb was enthused when State Minister for Civil Aviation and
Tourism Mirza Fakrul Islam Alamgir and BNP Senior Joint Secretary Tarique
Rahman along with high officials of Agriculture Department visited his
garden in 2004. His garden was also shown on some TV channels on various
occasions, he said.
Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) Prof Dr
Mohammed Amirul Islam and Shaikh Siraj, a development journalist and
director (news) of Channel-i also visited the garden.
Motaleb studied up to class eight. He flew to Saudi Arabia in 1998 to
hunt fortune. He worked there in a date garden.
"While working in garden there I thought land of our country is more
fertile than that of Saudia Arabia and this date would grow better in
Bangladesh", Motaleb said.
"While returning home, I brought only 35 kilograms of date".
Now Motaleb along with his wife Majida Khatun nurse the garden.
Initially officials of Agriculture Extention Department (AED) did not
believe that Saudi dates can be grown in Bangladesh. Now they come and visit
my garden, he said.
Motaleb showing journalist Shaikh Siraj the Saudi dates produced in
his orchard in Bhaluka in Mymensingh district. PHOTO: STAR | agronomy |
https://www.ayers-foundation.org/lifeinthesoilworkshop.html | 2024-02-25T20:31:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474643.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225203035-20240225233035-00199.warc.gz | 0.9287 | 165 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__83977229 | en | Workshop 2022: Impact of Microbes on Soil Health
Ayers Foundation and Northeast Organic Farming Association co-sponsored a workshop at Hillandale Farm, looking at soil and compost on a microscopic level. "Life in the Soil" was presented by Monique Bosch, a soil expert and vermicomposter of CT NOFA and Wiggle Room LLC, and by Maxson Hence of the Ayers Foundation. Monique described the Earth as "living," and spoke on different methods and best practices regarding carbon sequestration and building soil health. Max juxtaposed the health of the Earth's soil with that of the human gut microbiome, referencing another Ayers Foundation project modernepidemic.org. Workshop participants helped to microscopically analyze and compare samples from farm-created compost and commercially-created compost. | agronomy |
http://www.miltonpark.org.uk/web/november_2015/165115 | 2018-05-23T06:58:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794865456.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20180523063435-20180523083435-00310.warc.gz | 0.943266 | 108 | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__81276128 | en | Fresh, Local Organic Fruit & Vegetables
Plowright Organic, a local organic farm, is now delivering fruit and vegetables every Wednesday morning to our school. Orders can be placed on their website, choosing either one of their set boxes, or picking and mixing your own box from the wide variety of produce available. You can order every week or just occasionally.
The produce is very fresh, super tasty and packed with goodness.
For every 10 boxes sold, a donation is made to our school.
Please support our local farmers. | agronomy |
http://www.breakawayfunding.com/dandelion/ | 2019-01-22T09:18:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583831770.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20190122074945-20190122100945-00421.warc.gz | 0.893175 | 187 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__212474951 | en | Dandelion Enterprises, LLC
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Offering a variety of nurturing soil products to enhance any garden or crop, all of their products are 100% natural and made of botanical extracts, high in micronutrients.
Rich in phytohormones, these powerful recipes work synergistically to stimulate and regulate plant growth functions. The wild harvested ingredients in all of our products are hand-crafted using ecologically sustainable methods.
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To inquire about hybrid funding models that may work for you, click here. | agronomy |
https://adfoodhub.com/the-national-graham-sanders-ceo-abu-dhabi-food-hub-on-how-the-hub-will-support-food-security-in-the-uae-and-the-wider-region/ | 2024-02-21T11:08:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473472.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221102433-20240221132433-00637.warc.gz | 0.958665 | 862 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__125435076 | en | Rising costs and excess waste are the biggest threats to global food security, an Abu Dhabi conference heard on Thursday.
Saeed Al Ameri, director general of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, raised concerns over high food prices as the world grapples with the pressing issue.
He made the remarks during a panel discussion at the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) conference in the capital.
Mr Al Ameri also stressed the importance of the UAE developing climate-proof food to ensure more produce goes from farms to forks.
“The cost of food is the biggest challenge when it comes to food security right now,” said Mr Al Ameri, during the event at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
“In the UAE here, we also have a challenge that many types of crops were created for more forgiving climates; here, we have a very harsh climate with hot weather and water scarcity.
“Developing varieties that can withstand this hot weather will help us to achieve the highest yields with the lowest inputs [and that] will be a turning point in providing food locally.”
He spoke of the need to invest in technology to reduce food waste at home and abroad.
“Investing in science and technology will help to enable food to be produced locally,” he said. “At the minute there is a lot of food wasted as soon as it leaves the farm gate because we don’t have the right post-harvest practices in place.”
Mariam Al Mheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment and Minister of State for Food Security, called on the international community to unite to improve food security.
“We need to work together and share our expertise with other countries to tackle these critical challenges,” she said at the conference.
A failure to do so would be catastrophic, she said, leaving the already fragile global food security landscape vulnerable to further disruptions.
Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, said work to boost food security was disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
“It is one of the biggest challenges facing the global economy,” he said. “Every single supply chain was affected by it.”
UAE aims to be global leader
The UAE has set a goal to become the top country in the Global Food Security Index by 2051.
One example of how the country is helping other nations is the joint UAE-US Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) project.
The initiative was set up to drive investment into sustainable programmes, help food producers to cope with climate change and reduce the almost 33 per cent in greenhouse gas emissions caused by food production.
A UN report, from 2021, said the average person in the UAE wasted 95 kilograms a year. The UN also estimated that up to 17 per cent of all food produced globally was wasted, the equivalent of more than a million tonnes.
Another key project in the UAE’s mission to ensure food security, both locally and globally, is the Abu Dhabi Food Hub.
The site, which was announced in February, will act as a food trading and logistics centre within the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi and is scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2024.
Graham Sanders, chief executive of the project, said it would go some way in helping the region to become more self-sufficient in terms of food production.
Due to a short supply of arable land, climate issues and water shortages, the UAE and neighbouring countries have long relied on importing the vast majority of their food.
“We will be opening regional markets for both import and export, which will encourage local production,” said Mr Sanders, speaking on the sidelines of the conference.
“If you open these markets and give them proper access and logistics, then they will produce more and add to food security as a result.
“The UAE imports more than 80 per cent of its food while the Mena region imports more than 50 per cent — that is why a significant part of the motivation for this project is dealing with some of those import issues.” | agronomy |
http://setagaya-souzoku.info/fetish/asian-citrus-fruit.php | 2019-12-13T08:51:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575540551267.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20191213071155-20191213095155-00018.warc.gz | 0.925863 | 508 | CC-MAIN-2019-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__691319 | en | While it sure is great that citrus fruits give you a wealth of nutrients, you need to keep in mind that you can obtain their benefits only if you select the right fruits at the market, store them properly, and eat them before they start rotting. This tiny invader and its even tinier bacterial hitchhikers threaten to take our favorite citrus fruits off our tables. For commercial citrus, the quarantine prohibits the movement of citrus and curry leaf tree nursery stock, including all plant parts except fruit, out of the quarantine area. Though first used as an ornamental tree in China, this fruit found its way into cooking, thanks to popular chefs like Alice Waters and Martha Stewart. Summer City Special Events: Yuzu is a star ingredient in this cruffin from Lune Croissanterie. This could unknowingly contribute to spread of the pest and disease.
Yuzu Fruit: 6 Health Benefits of a Unique Citrus Fruit
Yellow sticky traps for monitoring the presence of psyllids can also be purchased. Please allow them to access your property. Agricultural officials also ask those who live within a citrus greening disease quarantine zone in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside or San Bernardino counties not to take fruit outside those areas. By David Downey ddowney scng. More than half of Southern California homes have citrus trees.
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After the eggs hatch the Asian Citrus Psyllid nymph goes five stages called instars before becoming an adult. Mamey sapote Pouteria sapota is a widespread tropical American tree. Due to their high acid content, rangpurs are used as a substitute for lime while cooking. As you may be able to tell by the name, bitter orange is a very bitter flavored variety of citrus fruit. Tangerine Citrus reticulata is another tasty treat threatened by Asian Citrus Psyllid and citrus greening. Identification Technology Program.
This multi-fingered citrus is often given as a gift in Asia and used mostly as an aromatic centerpiece. Asian citrus psyllids arrived in Florida in Within each tent a solitary lemon tree bustles with invaders from another continent: Kumquats — small, oval-shaped citrus with sweet, edible skin — are the preferred citrus of Chris Starkus, executive chef at Urban Farmer in Denver, who said it represents good luck in many Asian countries. Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically. | agronomy |
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https://greenarborists.com/category/insect-damage-2/ | 2023-01-29T11:49:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499713.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20230129112153-20230129142153-00277.warc.gz | 0.942321 | 864 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__43198032 | en | Few places in the world are more hospitable to citrus trees than Southern California. But unfortunately, even in a place with a nearly ideal climate for these fruit-bearing trees, the trees must still survive amid a variety of insects and other pests. In fact, while these pests and parasites threaten the citrus trees growing in residential yards, they pose an even greater threat to our state’s important commercial citrus industry.
Accordingly, residents, commercial growers, and property managers must familiarize themselves with some of the most notable citrus pests and the symptoms they cause. This will allow for prompt treatment, or, when necessary, removal of the afflicted trees.
We’ll discuss four of the most dangerous and common citrus pests below.
Asian Citrus Psyllid (Diaphorina citri)
The Asian citrus psyllid is undoubtedly the gravest threat that faces California citrus trees. These tiny six-legged critters are originally native to southeast Asia, but they eventually reached U.S. shores and have established populations throughout southern California.
The feeding activities of these insects cause moderate damage to the trees, usually manifesting as contorted leaves at the ends of young shoots. But they actually present an even greater threat: Asian citrus psyllids are one of the only vectors for citrus greening disease – a devastating bacterial pathogen of citrus trees.
Citrus Leaf Miner (Phyllocnistis citrella)
The citrus leaf miner is another invasive species, originally native to southeast Asia. It also has another trait in common with the Asian citrus psyllid: It can cause distorted, contorted leaves to appear on afflicted trees. Fortunately, while citrus leaf miners may reduce a given tree’s vigor, they rarely cause afflicted trees to die outright. This highlights the importance of having citrus pests positively identified at the first sign of their presence.
Citrus leaf miner larvae tunnel under the surface of citrus tree leaves. This damages the leaves, which means they can’t photosynthesize effectively, thereby causing the tree considerable stress. Leaf miners can be identified by noting the winding “mines” they create inside leaves, which generally have a dark center. This dark coloration is caused by the larvae’s droppings (frass).
California Red Scale (Aonidiella aurantii)
California red scale is another exotic pest, but this one has been around for a lot longer than the Asian citrus psyllid or the citrus leaf miner. Unlike the psyllid, which was first found in the U.S. in 1998, and the leaf miner, which first appeared in California in the early 2000s, California red scale has been in the country since the civil war.
These tiny red insects can cause fairly significant damage to citrus trees, including leaf drop, the production of misshapen leaves, and bark splitting. In severe cases, this pest can cause the death of infected citrus trees.
Citrus Thrips (Scirtothrips citri)
Citrus thrips can cause quite a bit of damage to citrus trees, but they rarely cause the death of those that are afflicted. However, they can severely damage a growing crop, so they’re of extreme importance to commercial growers (as well as homeowners who simply want healthy fruit crops).
Citrus thrips are very small insects, who are relatively easily identified by noting their yellow-orange coloration and fringed wings. Their feeding activities cause damage to the citrus fruits themselves, as they can leave silver-colored scars on the surface of the fruit. It is the second-instar life stage that causes the bulk of the damage, as these insects typically feed beneath the calyx of the growing citrus fruits.
Remember that it is important to take citrus pests seriously and spring into immediate action whenever they’re suspected of being present. This will help limit the damage caused and give your trees the best chance of recovery.
If you observe citrus pests or symptoms that hint at their presence, give your friends at Evergreen Arborist Consultants a call. One of our certified arborists will visit your property, inspect your trees and recommend a mitigation strategy. | agronomy |
https://campfireboss.com/fire-pit-on-grass/ | 2023-09-23T10:37:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506480.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923094750-20230923124750-00382.warc.gz | 0.925757 | 1,481 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__215197503 | en | Fire pits are a great addition to any backyard, but not everyone has a patio, or a patio that they want to put their pit on.
So, can you put a fire pit on grass? In this article, find out all of the tips about how to use your fire pit on the grass without ruining it, and what to do if your fire pit takes its toll on your yard.
- Fire pits can damage grass in many ways, such as drying it out or making burn marks.
- Ways to minimize damage include using a heat mat and spark screen.
- If you damage your grass, there are ways to heal it.
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- 1 How Fire Pits Ruin Your Grass
- 2 Protect Your Grass from Fire Pit Damage
- 3 Fixing Grass After Fire Pit Use
How Fire Pits Ruin Your Grass
Heat, fire, and grass aren’t a great combination.
Many fire pits can cause damage to your lawn in multiple ways.
Ways Fire Pits Ruin Your Grass
- Heat damage
- Drying it Out
- Spark Burns
- Grass or foliage fires
One of the most significant concerns when it comes to placing a fire pit directly on grass is the potential for heat damage.
As the flames dance and the temperatures rise, the radiant heat emitted from the fire can scorch and singe nearby vegetation.
Also, the intense heat can dry out your grass, resulting in unsightly brown patches that take weeks or even months to recover. But it’s not just the direct heat that poses a threat to your lawn.
Having a heavy thing like a fire pit sitting on top of your lawn can also compact the area a bit or suffocate the grass underneath.
The ash and embers that come from a lively fire can also cause problems, leaving behind small burn holes or discoloration.
Also, without proper precautions in place, stray sparks from a crackling fire could ignite dry foliage nearby and lead to disastrous consequences – we’re talking potential backyard inferno!
You might be wondering if there’s any way to enjoy a fire pit without turning your lawn into a charred mess? Fortunately, there are ways you can take to protect your grass while still enjoying your fire pit.
Protect Your Grass from Fire Pit Damage
It is possible to enjoy a cozy campfire in your backyard, but there are ways to safeguard your grass from fire pit damage.
Ways to Use a Fire Pit On Grass
- Get the right kind of pit, one that is portable or burns propane
- Put something under it like a heat mat
- Use a spark screen to prevent scorching
The Best Types of Fire Pits for Grass
One way to protect your lawn from fire pit damage is to opt for a fire pit that is designed in a way that minimizes damage.
Portable fire pits are perfect for this because they can be moved around and stored elsewhere when not in use.
You can also choose a fire pit that has legs or a stand that elevate the unit off the ground, minimizing the amount of heat that has direct contact with the grass.
Gas firepits that burn propane are also easier on grass as the heat is usually more focused right around the flames with less radiating out into the rest of the pit, keeping heat away from your grass.
Just be sure to get one that you can store when not in use or move around your yard so you don’t kill the grass under it from lack of sunlight.
Put Something Under Your Pit
One effective measure is to put a heat mat under your pit.
Heat mats are specifically designed to protect whatever is underneath it from heat damage.
They creates a barrier between the intense heat and your delicate grass blades, preventing them from scorching or getting damaged.
You can find heat mats come in various sizes and shapes, so you can easily find one that fits your portable fire pit perfectly, but just be sure to pick it up and store it after the pit is cool
Alternatively, you can use paving stones under your fire pit to protect your grass.
While paving stones will keep your grass protected from your fire pit, they can cause their own problems to your lawn if you don’t pick them up and move them soon after your fire has cooled, which is labor intensive.
Spark Screen for a Fire Pit on Grass
When it comes to using a fire pit on grass, one essential accessory is a spark screen.
This screen fits over the top of your fire pit, preventing sparks and embers from flying out and causing burn marks on your lawn or potentially igniting nearby grass or plants.
A spark screen is especially useful if you have dry or brittle grass in your yard, as it adds an extra layer of protection against accidental fires. seful for adjusting logs or moving burning materials around without getting too close to the flames.
While a spark screen can offer added protection for your grass, they do not guarantee complete safety, so be mindful of any potential risks associated with using a fire pit on grass.
Fixing Grass After Fire Pit Use
Let’s say that you used your fire pit on your grass and it you were left with some unpleasant, unintended consequences when it comes to your lawn.
There are some simple steps you can take to fix the grass after using a fire pit.
Burnt Patches on Your Grass
One of the most common issues that arise from using a fire pit on grass is burnt patches.
The intense heat from the fire can scorch the grass, leaving behind unsightly brown spots.
To fix this problem, start by watering the affected area thoroughly. This will help cool down the burnt grass and minimize further damage.
Next, gently rake over the area to remove any dead or damaged grass blades.
You can then sprinkle some grass seeds over the bare spots and lightly cover them with a thin layer of soil or compost.
Water regularly and keep an eye out for new growth in a few weeks.
Flattened Areas in Your Grass
You may notice that your grass has become compacted or flattened under the weight of your fire pit.
This grass suffocation can make it difficult for new growth to emerge and lead to an uneven lawn surface.
If it has become a problem, use a garden fork or aerator to loosen up the soil around the affected area.
This will improve air circulation and drainage, allowing roots to penetrate deeper into the ground.
After aerating, spread fresh topsoil or compost over the compacted areas and gently rake it in until smooth.
Dried Out Areas Near Your Fire Pit
If the heat from your fire pit has dried out areas around your pit, you can perk it back up by first raking up the area.
Rake in more topsoil and sprinkle seed on top.
Water this well, and keep it moist.
This damage can be minimized by watering the area around your fire pit as soon as you have put your fire out. | agronomy |
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The Cabbage palm has been used as a source of food by Native Americans in the southeastern United States. The heart of the palm, also known as the terminal bud has been harvested as a food for hundreds of years.
When harvesting the Sabal palm is cut down and the bark is removed leaving the center core or heart. The heart of the Cabbage tree is pale ivory-colored, crisp, firm, resembling a cabbage head in shape, hence its common name. It can be eaten like cabbage raw or cooked (by boiling, steaming or deep frying). It has a mild taste of an artichoke.The heart of palm can be used for salads. It is known as a heart of palm salad and often called swamp cabbage. The peeled Cabbage tree bud can be used as a vegetable side dish. Most fresh buds are from Florida.
The heart of the Cabbage palmetto can be canned. Most canned products are from Brazil, Costa Rico, Mexico and Florida.
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Open Access – Review Article
Mitigating Zinc Deficiency in Plants and Soils through Agronomic Techniques: A Review
Muhammad Fraz Ali 1,*, Ali Ammar 2, Shahid Bilal 1, Ummar Ali 1, Noor Huma 3, Muhammad Adnan 4
1 Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
2 Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
3 Institute of Soil Science, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Abstract: Zinc (Zn) deficiency occurs widely in plants and soils. The occurrence of Zn deficiency in soils is completely associated with high pH, low available Zn content, and high organic matter in the soil while in plants it is the combinations of chlorosis, rosetting, dieback, and depressed or abnormal vegetative growth. Due to Zn deficiency in plants, many diseases have been reported in humans such as it disturbs immune response and the endocrine system and induces and produced brain disorders. Deficiency of essential elements such as Zn can be mitigated by techniques such as food supplementation, food fortification, and bio-fortification. From these techniques, biofortification is an economical and appropriate technique as it proposed to overcome the micronutrients such as Zn deficiency by elevating their contents in edible field crops that are in the access of poor farmers. It improves the nutritious status of edible parts of cereals through genetic (conventional breeding, transgenic approaches) or agronomic (application of micronutrients via soil, seed and foliar techniques) ways. Up to now millions of households are receiving paybacks from diversified diets and consuming micronutrient-rich crops. In this review, the zinc biofortification of crops, through agronomic practices, crop breeding, and transgenic approaches are described briefly.
Keywords: Biofortification, fertilizer, hidden hunger, micronutrients, seed coating, seed priming
*Corresponding author: Muhammad Fraz Ali: [email protected]
Cite this article as: Ali, M.F., A. Ammar, S. Bilal, U. Ali, N. Huma and M. Adnan. 2021. Mitigating zinc deficiency in plants and soils through agronomic techniques: A review. Journal of Environmental & Agricultural Sciences. 23(1&2): 1-10.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are future development agendas to meet fundamental requirements by following a sustainable future of the world through better human-nature relationships (Keitsch, 2018). Nutrition is the basic need of SDGs “End Hunger, Achieve Food Security and Improved Nutrition and Promote Sustainable Agriculture”. The overall goal of SDGs is to promote healthy and sustainable diets and to overcome food security issues in the global community (Mensi and Udenigwe, 2021). In the aspect of good health and well-being, Zinc (Zn) contributes as an essential nutrient for life, its deficiency can have serious consequences in living organisms, as it is required for proper growth and functioning. Around 17% of the global population is facing the risk of Zn deficiency (Romana et al., 2021). Zinc supplementation promotes health through human and crop nutrition, wound healing, sunscreen, and the energy source powering hearing aids. Zinc-enriched foods can help in reducing malnutrition (Hernández-Camacho et al., 2020; Wani et al., 2017).
Zinc is an essential micronutrient for the human body and its metabolism. It is used as a catalyst for more than 100 enzymes. Zinc helps in gene expression and works as a regulator for protein folding activity (Tsave et al., 2018). Afterward iron (Fe), Zn is the most important element in the human body and is disseminated richly as a trace element. Zinc plays a significant part in performing functions in many biological processes for the proper growth and reproduction of plants (Noman et al., 2019). Considering plant dry matter, Zn is present in 30-100 mg per kg-1 in plants. It has been reported and estimated a long time back that 49% of global and 71% of Pakistan’s soils, for crop cultivation, are deficient in Zn (Imtiaz et al., 2010).
World Health Organization (WHO) reported that developing countries such as Pakistan have the most common mineral elements such as Zn, Fe, and vitamin-A deficiencies (WHO, 2015). Globally, about 2.77 billion people around the globe are under severe deficiency of zinc and this situation is more common in Asia and Africa (Karaköy et al., 2013). In Pakistan, more than 33% of children and 50% of mothers are victims of Zn deficiency (Akhtar et al., 2013). Malnutrition of Zn predominantly has more impact on the health of women, children, and older people and it is reported by WHO that 17.65% community is affected by malnutrition. Developing countries from sub-Saharan African and South Asian regions are prevailing these malnutrition conditions and almost 29% of the population from these regions having reduced growth due to malnutrition (WHO, 2015).
Less dietary ingestion is also associated with Zn deficiency and almost 1 out of 3 people from the globe are affected by its insufficiency (Escobedo et al., 2019). Zinc deficiency causes adverse effects on human beings, especially at age of 1-12 years, such as disorders in the immune system, damages in physiological growth, less ability of learning, development of cancer, and impairments in DNA (Ho et al., 2003; Black et al., 2008). Greater than 4% of the overall mortality and morbidity in kids under 5 years and sixteen million of the worldwide disability balanced life years are because of Zn deficiency (Black et al., 2008; Walker et al., 2009).
It is a substantial public-spirited challenge to increase Zn concentration in food and field crops. It is an important element for human health; even its small deficiency can cause a disaster. Loss of appetite, taste and smell failure, anorexia, and some of the other symptoms of Zn deficiency show its impacts on the immune system, anemia, and arteriosclerosis.
Among the malnutrition factors, Zn stands at the fifth number in most developing nations while it attained 11th number world widely. It has equal importance as vitamin A and Fe are the basic requirements of the human body. All over the world, Zn has its effects on almost more than two billion individuals or every third individual is suffering from Zn deficiency (FAO, 2015). Gao et al. (2006) reported that in paddy production deficiency of Zn occurs in both direct-seeded and flooded systems. In tropical rice, Zn deficiency is the most widespread disorder and occurs in Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Philippines, India, Japan, China, and the USA. Severe deficiency of Zn causes physiological disorders e.g. chlorosis, the crop grows at a slower rate and decreases tillering, and increases spikelet sterility. Zinc deficiency shows its symptoms prominently at the early stages of growth and sometimes its recovery occurs at later stages of growth (Rehman et al., 2016).
It has been stated that zinc deficiency in rice is more prominent in lowland on flooded conditions and continuous flooding reduced the Zn accessibility for the growing crop (Alloway, 2009). Conventional cultivation of rice includes usage of Zn in nursery seedlings and also after transplanting with flooding water at different stages (Doberman and Fairherst, 2000; Naik and Das, 2007). According to estimation, 50% of the overall production of rice might be exaggerated by the insufficiency of Zn (Imtiaz et al., 2010; Nadeem et al., 2013).
2. Zinc Deficiency in Plants
Zinc deficiency affects the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidants (Burman et al., 2013), and also plant membranes are destroyed (Aravind and Prasad, 2004). This membrane perturbation also destroys the chloroplast (Jung et al., 2008). Net CO2 assimilation is reduced by photosynthesis, which reduces carbohydrate metabolism (Sharma et al., 2003). The severity of Zn deficiency in physiological processes varies from plant to plant (Hajiboland and Amirazad, 2010).
The deficiency of Zn affects various aspects of plant growth including the growth of leaves, the biomass of shoots, and the complete development of the plant (Wissuwa et al., 2006). Hajiboland and Amirazad (2010) reported that the superoxide dismutase and carbonic anhydrase increase in conditions of Zn deficiency, affecting leaves rather than the roots and thus decreased the biomass of the leaves. Broadley et al. (2007) stated that plant growth is highly regulated by auxin, which reduces its synthesis in absence of Zn, which leads to a reduction in plant height due to reduced internode distance.
Fig 1. Factors affecting Zn deficiency
3. Zinc Deficiency in Soil
The deficiency for Zn is very common in various areas of the globe especially in the wheat-rice cropping system of the sub-continent of Asia (Cakmak, 2008; Nawaz et al., 2015). More than 29% soil of the world is under the severe condition of Zn deficiency (Alloway, 2009). In Pakistan, alkaline soils have Zn as the maximum scarce micronutrient after nitrogen and phosphorus (Ullah et al., 2018). Cereals are more vulnerable to the insufficiency of Zn in contrast to legumes which lead to the decrease in grain yield and also its nutritional value (Cakmak et al., 1997). Rice crop is severely affected due to Zn deficiency as compared with other cereals and crops plants (Fageria et al., 2002).
Therefore, the insufficiency of Zn is studied as one of the vital nutrient strains that inhibit the yield of irrigated rice in Asia a present. Under low Zn availability plants will produce poor quality products with low yield (Welch and Graham, 1999). For example, a substantial reduction (80%) in kernel Zn absorption was detected in cereals when they grow on soils that have low availability of plant-available Zn (Cakmak, 2008). This reduction in Zn of grain is the cause of a decrease in its bioavailability in human beings and it may contribute to Zn shortage in susceptible human populations (Hussain et al., 2012). The problem of Zn deficiency is flattering one of the major health issues in public in various countries especially in countries where people depend on cereal-based food production (Cakmak, 2008).
Generally, Zn deficiency is considered higher in calcareous soil, sandy soils, and peat soils, and in soils that have a higher rate of phosphorus, calcium carbonates, and silicon (Alloway, 2008). Salinity/Sodicity and calcareousness of soil from arid to semi-arid condition in Pakistan is directly related to Zn deficiency (Ghafoor et al., 2001). Pakistani soils are mostly calcareous (Maqsood et al., 2016). It is reported that only a small portion of Zn is available to plants for their proper growth while it is present in relatively higher concentrations (Prasad et al., 2012). The plant-available forms of Zn in soils are free ions (Zn2+ and ZnOH+ ), soluble organic complexes, and labile Zn (Shuman et al., 2001).
4. Zinc Deficiency Management
Biofortification is the procedure of enhancing the natural bioavailability of minerals in several crops (White and Broadley, 2005). Biofortification of rice with Zn can save between 1.6 to 2.3 million DALYs (Disability Adjusted Life Years) (Singh and Prasad, 2014) and 0.4-1.5 million DALYs (De Steur et al., 2012) every year in China and India, respectively.
Improving crop varieties by essential micronutrients is only possible through biofortification by adapting plant breeding or agronomic biofortification approaches and through modern techniques such as transgenic, biotechnology and fertilization strategies (Pfeiffer et al., 2007; Srivastava et al., 2015). Soil status and fertility remain unaffected through biofortification of crops, however, it is reported that in soil application some micronutrient contents were increased (Maqbool and Beshir, 2019). It is reported that kernel Zn concentration for rice can be increased with fertilizer Zn (Nadeem et al., 2013). Biofortification may be attained by two distinctive methods i.e. enhancing bioavailable micronutrients in the edible part of plants through
- Breeding or hereditary engineering i.e. genetic biofortification (Welch and Graham, 2004)
- Using different agricultural interventions (considerate fertilizer use) i.e. agronomic biofortification (Welch, 2002).
4.1.2. Genetic Biofortification
Genetic biofortification is an approach used in plants to accumulate maximum micronutrients (Zn and Fe) in cereal crops (Blair et al., 2013). These plants can reduce the contents of anti-nutrients and increase the contents of the constituent, thereby promoting the concentration of nutrients through breeding (Bouis, 2003). Breeding programs are aimed at developing new genotypes with high Zn concentrations for the survival of beneficial genetic variations of Zn storage in cereals (Prasad et al., 2014). Bio-fortification perceived via breeding is a tough approach to reach the Zn and Fe requirements. The plant breeding approach can be used to minimize the extent of Zn deficiency and is thought to be cost-effective, easily useable and affordable in the target populations. A breeding program with goals of the development of new genotypes having high Zn contents first requires the existence of useful genetic variation for Zn accumulation in grain. Very little information is available about the genetic control and molecular physiological mechanisms participating in the high accumulation of Zn and other micronutrients in the grain of different genetic materials of cereal crops (White and Broadley, 2011).
Fig. 2. Issues associated with crops genetic biofortification
Fig 3. Biofortification techniques to mitigate nutrients deficiencies
4.1.2. Agronomic Biofortification
The approach that can be achieved in the short term is agronomic biofortification (Cakmak, 2008). It is also believed that the forthcoming strategy is to overcome micronutrient deficiencies in developing countries. Biofortified rice can be raised to overcome the needs of Zn and deliver an effective diet to replace conventional rice for this susceptible population (Chomba et al, 2015). Taking into account the above discussion, the plan will be used to study the consequences of Zn on the growth of plants and increase the Zn content of rice grains to overwhelm Zn deficiency in humans (Ali et al, 2021b).
Strategies such as application of mineral fertilizers via the foliar method, soil application, and seed treatments are used for improving the soil nutritional properties, mobilization of mineral elements are the important characteristics of agronomic biofortification for field crops such as rice and microelements like Zn (White and Broadley, 2009). When we grow a crop in the soil where mineral elements are not available, the application of the soluble inorganic fertilizer to the roots or leaves is carried out in a targeted manner (Lambers et al., 2008). Selection of suitable micronutrient-intensive cultivars and crop rotations that upsurge the contents of Zn in the edible portion of plants.
In developing nations, agronomic biofortification is a win-to-win tactic (Welch and Graham, 2004), which relies on micronutrient-intensive cultivars (Sharma et al, 2010) for application of Zn fertilizer to seeds in seed treatment, soil in soil application, plant parts via foliar application method, higher than the optimum doses essential for maximum yield, to increase the absorption of Zn by plants and their movement into seeds (Hussain et al, 2012). This may be a more sustainable and cost-effective strategy to increase the concentration of Zn in rice (Singh, 2011). The application of soil microbes (Purakayastha and Chhonkar 2001) and the selection of appropriate crop rotations (Jat, 2010) have become very promising for increasing the concentration of Zn in rice grains.
4.2. Zinc Deficiency Management in Plants
Various techniques are used in different ways which have an impact on crop yield and Zn availability in the grain. Essential micronutrients can be applied to crop plants in many ways can be made available to plants through different techniques like priming, coating, foliar, and soil application.
4.2.1. Seed priming
Seed priming is a hydration method in which seeds are treated/soaked before sowing that permits seeds to achieve their pre-germination activities without radical protuberance (Nawaz et al., 2013). Uniform stand establishment has been observed in primed seeds as compared to dry seeds crop establishment. (Farooq et al., 2018). Nutri-primed seeds help to improve the crop growth, quality, and grain yield of both rice and wheat (Rehman et al., 2012).
With the increase in the concentration of ZnSO4 a rise in the grain Zn concentration and yield in paddy were observed (Zulfiqar et al., 2021, Ali et al., 2021b). Seed Zn contents were increased in seed priming with nutrients (Zn) before sowing and resulted in healthier germination, even seedling and better crop stand (Harris et al., 2007). Another study indicated that seed priming with 0.05% Zn solution increased the grain Zn contents and grain yield by 19 and 29% (Harris et al., 2008).
4.2.2. Seed coating
Nutrients applied in fine powder form with the help of adhesive material such as arabic gum to apply on the outer surface of the seed is called seed coating. Seed coating affects the soil or seed at the soil-seed interface which may influence the availability of coated and soil-applied nutrients (Farooq et al., 2012). However, several factors including coated micronutrients, nutrient: seed ratio, soil moisture, soil type and fertility, material used for coating to alter the efficiency of micronutrients applied through seed coating (Halmer, 2008).
Zn seed coating also improved the yield of various field crops including rice and wheat (Rehman et al., 2016). Zinc seed coating in the wheat crop can help in improving the germination, seedling growth, Zn concentration in tissue than control (Slaton et al., 2001).
4.2.3. Foliar application method
Zinc foliar application has improved the Zn quality in rice, and advantage of that it has few rates of application as treatment and dodging Zn losses by soil fixation (Slamet-loedin et al., 2015; Nasri et al., 2011). Furthermore, Zn foliar usage increases Zn contents in brown rice than by soil application (Wissuwa et al., 2008).
Time of foliar application, types of various Zn fertilizers may have different effects on grain Zn content. Recently, several experiments have been studied on the time of Zn foliar application in cereal crops (Saltzman et al., 2013). It has been reported that foliar application of Zn after flowering (for example, in the early stage of milk plus dough) more significantly increases the Zn concentration of the grain (Phattarakul et al., 2012). Cakmak et al. (2010) reported that Zn foliar application can seriously affect Zn grain concentration.
Leaf Zn application significantly increased the Zn content in rice grains, and the application of Zn in soil did not have much effect on increasing grain Zn concentration. An experiment was conducted to estimate the effects of seed priming and foliar spray of Zn on hybrid rice, results showed that foliar application significantly increased plant height, ear length, cob diameter and 1000-grain weight, biomass yield, grain yield and harvest index as compared to seed priming (Barua and Saiki, 2018).
4.2.4. Zinc soil application
The application of Zn fertilizer in the soil is a general method for treating Zn deficiency (Cakmak and Kutman, 2018) and increasing Zn content in grains (Jiang et al., 2008), yet this technique isn’t constantly ideal from a financial point of view (Prasad and Shivay, 2020) and may be familiar with breeding techniques (Cakmak, 2008). This requires the development of stabilization and increments of plant-based Zn uptake and use through a breeding plan. The application of Zn is carried out directly as organic and inorganic compounds. Due to its high solubility and cost-effectiveness, most applications of zinc sulfate (ZnSO4) are used as inorganic sources of Zn. Zinc appliances can also be carried out in the form of EDTA zinc, zinc oxide (ZnO), and zinc oxysulfate.
The existence of large genotypic variation in Zn concentration (13.5-58.4 mg kg-1 ) (Chang et al., 2005) and differential genotypic response to Zn deficiency also indicate the feasibility of conventional breeding for high-yield rice varieties and high grain Zn density in these rice production systems (Wissuwa et al., 2008, Ali et al., 2021a).
Recent research and developments in agriculture concluded that an increase in micro-nutrient contents in edible parts of staple field crops can be lessened during its cooking and processing. After ingestion by humans, the nutrient present in food remains bioavailable. Bio-fortification is the most appropriate, proven, and feasible option to combat malnutrition, particularly for those poor people in developing countries who live in remote areas. Fertilization of micronutrients, conventional breeding, and genetic engineering are tools of biofortification. To date, wheat, rice, maize, potato, beans, and pearl millet have been biofortified. To enhance the concentration of micronutrients in edible crops, the research focus should be on the integration of agronomic practices and genetic strategies to improve the transport of minerals to phloem-fed tissues and the identification of mechanisms influencing the homeostasis of minerals in plant cells.
Competing Interest Statement: All the authors declare that they have no competing interests List of
Abbreviations: Zinc, Zn DALYs, Disability-Adjusted Life Years; Fe, Iron; ROS, Reactive Oxygen Species; SDGs, Sustainable Development Goals; WHO, World Health Organization; Zinc: Zn. Author’s
Contribution: All authors have contributed equally for data collection, arrangement and manuscript preparation.
Acknowledgment: Thanks are extended to anonymous reviewers of this manuscript whom critics made it beautiful.
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Exploring Regenerative AgriCultural Practices, Traditional Knowledges & Sustainable Modes of Living
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Dallas Hall Defrees, Regenerative Ranching Program Director, Sustainable Northwest
We are at a critical time for the American food system. Producers are facing mounting challenges due to climate change, conversion pressure, regulations, and other stressors. Retail markets are evolving as the demand for more carbon neutral and sustainable food products increase, and the frequency and severity of climatic events are driving the need to build more resilient land bases to maintain stable food production. Regenerative agriculture exists at the nexus of these social, economic, and environmental issues and is rapidly gaining attention as a comprehensive strategy to achieve conservation on working lands, sustain rural economic viability, and meet growing demand for greenhouse gas reduction and sustainable goods. Translating this strategy to on-the-ground implementation requires a producer-led, scalable approach. Through technical assistance, producer education, and a robust monitoring system Grazewell partners are aiming to accelerate the adoption of regenerative ranching practices across the West and will quantify the impact of these practices to further drive implementation.
Craig Barber, NW-based Photographer
Craig J. Barber is a NW based photographer documenting farmers and their work — growing our food. For over 30 years he has focused on the cultural landscape in rapid transition, some fading from memory. Barber works with both contemporary and antiquarian processes. His work has explored Viet Nam, Havana, Tuscany, farmers in the Finger Lakes and Catskill Mountain regions of New York and now Skagit Valley in Washington State. For this event, he will discuss his ongoing project “Farming the Valley,” which is a portrait of food production on small farms in the early 21st century in North America. The talk will include digital slides projected, as well as photographic prints.
Javier Lara, Anahuac Program Manager
Anahuac is a community-centered program that offers traditional education in agriculture, culinary arts, cultural arts, wellness and native languages. We support our community that is made up of Indigenous People from different ethnic groups of this continent to reclaim our culture, tradition, knowledge, and ancestral values and to restore sacred relationships with all life and Mother Earth for future generations. We recognize the urgency of collectively rescuing and reclaiming our ancestral languages, knowledge and practices, and native seeds to sustain life and Mother Earth for many generations to come.
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Dallas Hall Defrees is an eastern Oregon cattle rancher with an established career in rangeland ecology and management. Dallas is an engaged, active member of her family’s operation, which has received honors in recognition of excellent land management, including the National Tree Farmer of the Year. Since childhood, Dallas has had a passion for land stewardship and sustainable management and has catered her education and professional life towards natural resources and taking care of the land. Dallas received a Master’s Degree in Rangeland Ecology and Management (Oregon State University) to gain the skills and scientific knowledge needed to help preserve natural lands. As a trained rangeland ecologist, Dallas seeks to find the best uses for an array of ecological environments. The interface between science and land management is where her passion lies. Dallas’ roots in eastern Oregon, her extensive educational training in rangeland science, and her passion for finding consensus for complex ecological challenges influences her passion for thriving and resilient ecosystem management.
Craig J. Barber is a photographer who travels and works using antiquarian processes and focuses on the cultural landscape. For over 30 years he has focused his camera on Viet Nam, Havana, the Catskill Mountain region, and Skagit Valley, WA documenting cultures in rapid transition and fading from memory. His work has been exhibited throughout the United States, Europe and Latin America and is represented in several prominent museum and private collections including the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; the Victoria and Albert Museum, London; the Brooklyn Art Museum; the George Eastman House, Rochester, NY; and Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Buenos Aires, Argentina, among others. He has received several grants including the Puffin Foundation, the Seattle Arts Commission, the Polaroid Corporation and the New York Foundation for the Arts. In 2006 Umbrage Editions published his book, ”Ghosts in the Landscape: Vietnam Revisited.”
Javier Lara is originally from the state of Guerrero, Mexico and now based in Turner, Oregon. In the last 9 years, he has focused on growing traditional plants and vegetables in a way that allows us to exercise our ancestral traditions through agriculture, art, and tradition. With this in mind, he focuses on unifying our grandfather’s/grandmother’s ancestral knowledge and practices with our youth, to keep our relationship with the land, plants, fungi, and every being that gives us knowledge and allows us to coexist alive. As a hobby, he likes to hike in the mountains, collect plants, roots, and wild mushrooms. Also, he enjoys making string instruments, traditional Native American stone pipes, and traditional cooking. | agronomy |
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Silver wattle oceurs naturally across a broad géographie range in south-eastern Australia. Il favours areas where mean annual rainfall ranges from 600 mm to 1000 mm and mean températures range from a maximum of 20-28°C to a minimum of 0°C (Boland et al. 1989). It can tolerate severe frosts, with seedlings able to withstand températures of -7.5°C (Pollock 1986, Yang et al. 1994). In optimum conditions of high rainfall, well drained and fertile soil it may reach 35-40 m in height.
At Tanjil Bren, in the Central Highlands of Victoria, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment established a silvicultural Systems project in 1987-90. This is a highly productive area with a mean annual rainfall of 1900 mm and deep, well drained soils. Mountain ash is the dominant tree in the unlogged forest, regenerated from the 1939 bushfires, with silver wattle occurring as a tall understorey tree (Fig. 1). In younger (<10 years old) régénération mountain ash and silver wattle both dominate and there is intense inter- and intra-species compétition. The project was established primarily to investigate the effect of alternative harvesting and site préparation methods on mountain ash. However, il also provided a unique opportunily to study the régénération, growlh and nitrogen fixation of silver wattle.
Objectives of the Research
Two key questions were investigated:
- Did silver wattle fix enough nitrogen to replace that lost during elear felling and slash burning?
- Did alternative silvicultural Systems reduce the regenertion and nitrogen fixing potential of silver wattle?
Results and General Comments
Four coupes harvested 4 years previously were selected, two that had been prepared by burning and two that had been prepared using mechanical disturbance. On each coupe three blocks of three plots of 16 m2 were established in areas with different stocking of silver wattle. Each set of plots covered an area with varying numbers of dominant silver wattles with one plot of low stocking: no dominant wattles, onc of medium stocking: 1-3 dominant wattles and one of high stocking of silver wattle: 4 or more dominant wattles. Average numbers of stems for plots with moderate and high stocking were 2400 stems ha’1 and 5400 stems ha-1 respectively.
To détermine the amount of N fixed by silver wattle, the 15N natural abundance method was used (Shearer and Kohl 1986). The proportion of nitrogen derived from fixation in silver wattle aged 5 years was 58% and the average amount of N derived from Nz-fixation was 80 kg ha’1 for moderate stocking and 140 kg ha1 for high stocking (Fig. 2).
The abundance of ISN in soil decreased as stocking of silver wattle increased, indicating that some of the N fixed by silver wattle had been incorporated into the soil through root turnover, litterfall and tree mortality. Total amounts of N derived from N2-fixation in soil and végétation were 240 kg ha’1 for moderate stocking and 470 kg ha’1 for high stocking on mechanically disturbed coupes and 330 kg ha1 for moderate stocking and 760 kg ha-1 for high stocking of silver wattle on burnt coupes.
Stocking of wattle
Figure 2. N derived from Ns-fixation in soil and in above-ground wattle biomass for low, moderate and high stocking of silver wattle aged 5 years on mechanically disturbed coupes and burnt coupes.
The N loss after timber harvesting and slash burning is about 880 kg ha1. Over an 80-year rotation additions through rainfall and non-symbiotic fixation amount to 450 kg ha1, leaving a déficit of 430 kg ha’1 (Attiwill 1984). In the first 5 years silver wattle at high stocking will make up the entir déficit and at moderate stocking it will make up over 75% of this déficit. Thus over an 80-year rotation silver wattle will almost certainly make up the N déficit due to timber harvest and slash burning provided that stocking is at least 2400 stems ha1.
Dominant silver wattle grew at least as fast as dominant mountain ash. Average height of dominant wattle at âge 6 years was 11 m and average mass above-ground was 13 kg with the stem rnaking up 90% of the total. Total biomass of dominant silver wattle and mountain ash increased with increasing stocking of silver wattle from an average 65 tonne ha 1 at low stocking to 94 tonne ha’1 al high stocking (Fig. 3). Therefore productivity of a mixture of silver wattle and mountain ash in the régénération was 45% greater than productivity of pure mountain ash.
Figure 3. Above-ground biomass of dominant silver wattle and mountain ash at âge 6 years for different stocking classes of silver wattle.
To study the effect of alternative silvicultural Systems on régénération of silver wattle, stocking and growlh of silver wattle was assessed across the coupes involved in the Silvicultural Systems Project. Average stocking of dominant silver wattle at 3 years on clearfelled burnt coupes of 2 ha or
Message from the Coordinator
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Farm forestry is becoming popular in both developing and developed countries. Trees are important components in increasing farm productivity and products diversity in rural communities. NFT species hâve made a significant contribution to farm forestry expansion. Hence research and development on nitrogen fixing trees continues to receive wide interest, especially for intégration on farms and establishment of woodlots. Tne volume of publications in seminar proceedings and international and national journals indicates the interest of scientific community in the NFT species.
During 7-13 August 2000, the XXI IUFRO World Congress was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A total of 1906 delegates from 96 countries attended. Posters and oral présentations were offered during the congress. NFT species had an important place, especially in the
^^oster session. Thus, I take this opportunity to congratulate those who contributed towards the promotion and development of NFT species. The présentation of those interesting results would not hâve been possible without generous support from many international and national agencies in providing financial assistance for research and sponsorships for participants to attend the congress. We certainly look forward to further support.
Once again I thank members for sharing information and research results in this issue. I am sure your contribution is appreciated by more than 1000 members in 98 countries.
Régénération and Nitrogen Fixation
by Silver Wattle after Logging
Plantation Forest Research Centre
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Silver wattle (Acacia dealbata Link.) fixes nitrogen and provides habitat and food for a variety of wildlife species. It competes with economically important species such as mountain ash (Eucalyptus régnons) during the early years of régénération after logging or fire. It commonly regenerates after fire but also regenerates after other forms of disturbance. Although other acacias, such as A. mangium, Â. mearnsii and
Figure 1. Silver wattle and mountain ash aged 50 years growing in near Tanjil Bren in the Central Highlands of Victoria, Australia.
more was 2500 stems ha1 (approximately equal to that on plots with moderate stocking). Silvicultural Systems using smaller coupe sizes or retaining mature trees reduced stocking to less than 100 stems ha1 and resulted in poorer growth and thus reduced nitrogen fixation. Burning favoured initial régénération of silver wattle, but also increased inter- and intra-species compétition, so that by 6 years above-ground biomass of silver wattle was less on burnt coupes than on un burnt coupes.
Silver wattle is a fast growing coloniser after disturbance and able to tolerate a wide range of conditions. This study showed that it can fix large quantifies of nitrogen, is highly productive, but that it is sensitive to compétition from mature trees. It performs an essential rôle in maintaining the N balance in the mountain ash ecosystem as well as in providing food and habitat for wildlife. Further research is needed to assess its growth and N-fixing performance on poorer sites as well as to investigate its value for speciality timber as well as pulp. However, it should at least be considered as an potential species for forestry plantations either in a monoculture or in a mixture with other trees.
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Brown, A.G. and Ho, C. K. 1997. Black wattle and its utilisation: abridged English édition. RIRDC Publication, No. 97/72 – Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (Kingston), Canberra.
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Silver wattle (Acacia dealbata) has been a successful exotic in several countries but is a serious weed in Chile, India and South Africa duc to its prolific seed production and suckering habit. For further details see Doran and Turnbull (1997). This book is available free of charge to bona-fide researchers in developing countries on application to Dr. J. Fryer, Forestry Program Manager, ACIAR, GPO Box 1571, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia.
Doran, J.C. and Turnbull, J.W. (eds.) 1997. Australian trees and shrubs: species for land réhabilitation and farm planting in the tropics. ACIAR Monograph No. 24, Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, Canberra.
International Provenance Trials of
Casuarina equisetifolia subsp.
Khongsak Pinyopusarerk and Antoine Kalinganire
CSIRO Forestry and Forest Products
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There are two subspecies of Casuarina equisetifolia: subsp. equisetifolia and subsp. incana (Wilson and Johnson 1989). Subsp. equisetifolia has a wide distribution on subtropical and tropical coastlines extending from south Thailand and Peninsular Malaysia to northern Australia, Melanesia and Polynesia. Subsp. incana occurs exclusively along the coast of Queensland and northern New South Wales of Australia. The two subspecies are distinguished by the length of the leaf teeth (0.5-0.7 mm in subsp. equisetifolia and 0.7-1.0 mm in subsp. incana) and the dense pubescent immature phyllichnia (ridge of a branchlet article) in subsp. incana.
Casuarina equisetifolia: subsp. equisetifolia is a nitrogen-fix- ing tree of considérable social, economical and environmental importance in tropical/subtropical littoral zones of Asia, the Pacific and Africa. It is commonly used in agroforestry Systems, for soil stabilisation and réclamation work and in Coastal protection and réhabilitation (Pinyopusarerk and House 1993). It is one of the most extensively introduced species outside its natural range to more than 60 countries especially in Asia, East and West Africa, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Some of the early introductions such as those to Cuba, India and Vietnam date back more than one hundred years. Planted areas in China, India and Vietnam alone exceed one million hectares. Despite such widespread planting the genetic background of the planting material is gcnerally unknown and little has been done to explore and exploit the genetic variabilily of the species.
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Dommergues, Y.R, Duhoux, E. and Diem, H.G. 1999. Nitrogen-fixing trees; fundamentals and applications with spécial référencé to the management of tropical and mediterranean ecosystems. 528 pp. Montpellier: Editions Espaces 34. FF590 (hardback).
This unique, single-source volume covers scientific, technical and praclical information on the use of nitrogen-fixing trees in the tropics and mediterranean zones. It is published in French by Editions Espaces 34 B.P. 2080, 34025 Montpellier Cedex 1 France (fax: 33 4 76 840074).
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a comprehensive présentation of the most recent fundamental advances in our knowledge on the rhizobial, actinorhizal and mycorrhizal symbioses;
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days. The average of the two sets for each treatment was recorded as a percentage. The germination value was determined by using the formula for evaluating results of germination tests by Djavanshir and Pourbeik (1976) as shown below:
GV = DGs/N x (GPx 10), where
GV = Germination value
DGs = Daily germination speed, i.e. total germination percent/number of days since beginning of the test
N = Number of days since beginning of germination GP = Germination percent at test conclusion, i.e. number of
germinated seeds/100 10 = Constant
Results and Discussion
Cumulative germination results and germination values for fresh seeds and for 3-month-old seeds are given in Table 1. There was an effect of extraction methods on S. singueana seeds. Seeds extracted using the threshing machine generally gave a poor germination. The highest germination value was obtained with seed opened by hand and then soaked in cold water for 24 hours (Table 1).
Moreover seed pre-treatments affected germination results. Extraction of seed by hand improved germination. Seeds soaked in boilcd water gave poor germination compared to those soaked in cold water for 24 hours. Seeds had still high germination value three months after seed storage. Washing seeds after extraction broke down dormancy.
The results are similar to those reported by Bewley and Black (1994) in that 5. singueana seed has a biochemical dormancy rather than a physical dormancy. Extraction of seed by threshing machine resulted in poor germination, probably because the seed cracked with a subséquent death of the embryo during the extraction operation (Mussa et al. 1995). On the other hand, germination of seed macerated in tap water was as good as that of seed extracted by hand. Thus macération of fruits could be an alternative extraction method to hand extraction method which is expensive and time consuming.
|Cold water 24 hr||78||82||15.3||17.6|
|Hot water 3 hr||57||80||7.5||11.5|
|Opened by hand||Control||74||87||8.3||13.3|
|Cold water 24 hr||90||86||23.0||25.5|
|Hot water 3 hr||18||57||8.1||9.0|
|Cold water 24 hr||50||57||8.5||9.2|
|1 lot water 3 hr||52||17||5.9||1.7|
|Table 1. Germination results and germination values of Senna singueana fresh seeds and at 3 months after seed extraction.|
|Extraction method Pre-trcalment method Cumulative germination Germination value (%>|
|Eresh seed 3 months Fresh seed 3 months|
It can be concluded that for good germination results, S. singueana fruits should be extracted by hand and by washing seeds to remove pulp. However, manual extraction is time consuming and laborious. Thus water macération could be used as an alternative extraction method when extracting
large amount of fruits. Soaking 5. singueana seed in cold water for 24 hours is recommended before sowing.
Bewley, J.D. and Black, M. 1994. Seeds, physiology of development and germination. Plénum Press, New York and London.
Djavanshir, K. and Pourbeik, H. 1976. Germination value. A new formula. Silvae Genetica 25: 79-93.
Palgrave, K.C. 1977. Trees of Southern Africa. C. Struik Publishers, Cape Town, South Africa.
Pullinger, J.S. and Kitchin, A.M. 1982. Trees of Malawi with some shrubs and climbers. Blantyre Printer and Publishing, Blantyre, Malawi.
Mussa, W., Maliondo, S.M.S. and Msanga, H.P. 1995. Effect of seed coat scarification on germination of Acacia polyacantha seed. In: Olesen, K. (ed.) Proceedings of the IUFRO symposium of the project group P.2.04.00. ‘Seed Problems’, Arusha – Tanzania. Danida Forest Tree Seed Centre, Humlebaek, Denmark. p. 217-222.
Introduction of Acacia holosericea
in Pondicherry, India
Sri B.L. Das
Consultant on Forestry and Environment
Cuttack 753 002, India
Fax: +91 671 618807
In India the introduction of Acacia holosericea in 1983 was more recent compared to other acacias, such as A. auriculiformis, which hâve been used for re-afforestation of degraded wastelands for many décades. Acacia holosericea was first introduced by the ‘Ecolake’ project for wasteland réhabilitation in Pondicherry, South India. The ‘Ecolake’ project started in 1979 with the main activity of establishing démonstration plots to local people on restoration of degraded land by planting fast-growing tree species. The use of forest products for income génération was also emphasised.
The area covered by the project is about 60 ha. The land is severely eroded with rocks and boulders at the surface. Deep gullies and ravines characterise the area rnaking it unproductive. For land restoration, many tree species, most of them nitrogen-fixing trees including A. holosericea and Casuarina junghuhniana, hâve been tried. Both species not only gave the best results, but A. holosericea also showed a profuse natural régénération from seeds.
The farmers in Pondicherry hâve shown interest in A. holosericea because it provides fuelwood, pôles and small timber for house construction. It is also an excellent fodder. Twelve tonnes ha’1 of fuelwood were produced on a four-year rotation. Therefore, the increased économie utilisation and its success in Pondicherry may warrant a small program of
Tree growth and biomass production were evaluated at 12 months after planting. After the measurement of total height and diameter at 50 cm from ground level, plants were harvested at ground level and biomass weighted and recorded.
Results and Discussion
The results for growth and biomass production at 12 months after planting are shown in Table 1. Différences between species were high for biomass. Although growth was similar for ail species, there was a tendency of better growth for L. diversifolia with a diameter of 2.3 cm, compared with L. leucocephala and A. angustissima with 1.9 cm and 2.2 cm respectively.
Table 1. Mean growth rates and green weight biomass production per plant at 12 months after plating.
Biomass production showed différences among the three species and the Neuman-Keuls test confirmed significant différences between A. angustissima and two Leucaena species. No diseases or insect attacks were observed during the study.
Alley-cropping research is relatively new at Kipopo, compared with a long expérience in other countries. The results at Kipopo are applicable to areas of similar ecological conditions, e.g. Katanga in RDC. The results showed that the three species hâve different and interesting potential at Kipopo. Acacia angustissima can be used in soil restoration for its high biomass production. The species is also adapted to acidic and infertile soils and is drought tolérant. This acacia retains ils green foliage during the long dry season and will be
, good source of fodder for that period.
Leucaena leucocephala is suitable mainly for green manure, fodder and érosion control. In addition, A. angustissima and L. diversifolia can be used as alternative species to L. leucocephala as they are résistant to Leucaena psyllid (Heteropsylla cubana). The potential of Leucaena hybrids, e.g. L. palida and L. diversifolia as an alternative species to L. leucocephala should be investigated.
Kang, B.T. and Reynolds, L. 1989. Alley farming in the humid and subhumid tropics: Proceedings of an international workshop held at Ibadan, Nigeria, 10-14 March 1986. International Development Research Centre, Ottawa, Canada.
Effect of Extraction and Pre-treat-
ment Methods on the Germination
of Senna singueana (Delile) Seed
Kindo Abeid Idd
National Tree Seed Programme
P.O. Box 373, Morogoro, Tanzania
Fax: +255 56 3275
Winter cassia, Senna singueana Delile var. glabra (E.G Baker) Brenan is a small leguminous tree up to 5m in height with a round crown, often showing damage from fire or browsing. Leaves are pinnate, 4 to 10 pairs of leaflets with conspicuous glands between each pair of leaflets, apex and base rounded and margins are entire. Flowers are bright yellow, conspicuous in large loose panicles. Flowering starts from April to September. It is one of the earliest trees to flower in spring (Palgrave 1977). Fruits are narrow, cylindrical, rather fleshy pod, slightly constricted between the seeds, yellow when ripe, drying to dark brown and splitting. Fruits are ready for collection between September to December. Pods and leaves are edible raw or cooked and can be used as a fodder (Pullinger and Kitchin 1982). Ash from the burnt roots mixed with porridge provides a remedy for stomach pains (Palgrave 1977). The species is being promoted in agroforestry Systems for restoration of soil fertility. Thus, there is a growing demand for seed.
Fruits of winter cassia can be extracted by different methods and different pre-treatments can be used germination. However, the most effective seed extraction and pre-treatment methods are not known. This study investigated the impact of different seed extraction and pre-treatment methods on the germination of S. singueana seeds.
Materials and Methods
The study was carried out at the National Tree Seed Centre, Morogoro, Tanzania. The mean annual rainfall is 580 mm and the mean monthly température is 26°C. Fruits were collected in September 1999 at Wami-Dakawa, Tanzania (6°23’S, 37°25’E, 930 m asl).
Three extraction and three pre-treatment methods were applied. For extraction: (1) macération of fruits with tap water, (2) open the fruits by hand and seeds thoroughly washed with tap water, (3) fruits sun-dried then crushed by threshing machine to separate the seed and fruit. For pre-treatment: (1) control – no treatment, (2) soaking in cold water for 24 hours and (3) soaking in hot water, c. 100°C and left to cool for 3 hours. For extraction methods 1 and 2, extracted seeds were sun dried to 9% moisture content. Following each extraction method, 200 seeds were used for germination test immediately, and another 200 seeds three months after storage in cloth bags at room température (25°C).
Sys, C. and Schmitz, A. 1959. Carte des sols et de la végétation du Congo-Belge et Ruanda-Urundi, Région d’Elisabelhville (Haut-Katanga), notice explicative. Publication de l’INEAC, Bruxelles, Belgique.
Seeds were germinated in containers filled with sand and moistened with tap water. The containers were kept in a germination room at room température (25-30°C). For each germination test, two sets of 100 seeds each were used. A seed was considered as germinated when the cotylédons had emerged above the soil surface. Observations were made at 12
Following a recommendation at the Second International Casuarina Workshop held in Cairo, Egypt in 1990, the CSIRO Australian Tree Seed Centre coordinated range-wide provenance seed collections of C. equisetifolia subsp. equisetifolia with financial support from the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID). In total 67 seedlots were collected in 22 countries both within and outside the species’ natural distribution range during 1991-1993. The origin of these seedlots can be categorised into five broad régions : (1) natural distribution in Australia and the Pacific, (2) natural distribution in South-East Asia, (3) location of introductions in Asia, (4) location of introductions in Africa, and (5) location of introductions in the Caribbean. The seed has been used to establish more than 40 provenance trials in 20 countries in Asia (China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam), Africa (Egypt, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius and Rwanda), Australia, Caribbean (Cuba), Central America (Honduras), and the Pacific (Fiji and Papua New Guinea). Guidelines for establishment and assessment were prepared and distributed to ail collaborators to ensure standardisation in this international sériés of provenance trials. Apart from height and diameter, other characteristics such as stem form, branching habit, health and reproduction hâve been included in the measurement. Early results of a small number of these trials were reported at the Third International Casuarina Workshop held in Da Nang, Vietnam in 1996 (Pinyopusarerk et al. 1996). While growth varied from site to site following prevailing local environmental conditions, there were elear différences between provenances in most of the growth parameters measured. In addition, différences between régions and between countries within régions were also found. Natural provenances from the South Fast Asian région appeared to grow faster than those from the other régions. However, no one provenance showed superior performance for ail the growth characteristics.
While results hâve been reported for individual trials by separate collaborators, CSIRO Australian Tree Seed Centre has embarked on determining the magnitude of génotype x site interaction. Growth data from 14 trials in 9 countries (Australia, China, Honduras, India, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam) hâve now been selected for this purpose. The statistical analysis is nearly complété and a spécial report on the results of these international provenance trials will be prepared and published.
The performance of C. equisetifolia in plantations will not be optimised unless close attention is paid to sélection and improvement of the best genetic material. The wide géographie range and extensive planting of the species offer great potential for sélection for tree improvement programs. The multi-nalional provenance trials should provide very useful information of the best provenances for particular sites.
Pinyopusarerk, K. and House, A.P.N. 1993. Casuarina: an annotated bibliography of C. equisetifolia, C. junghuhniana and C. oligodon. International Centre for Research in Agroforestry, Nairobi, Kenya, 296 pp.
Pinyopusarerk, K., Turnbull, J.W. and Midgley, S.J. (eds.). 1996. Recent casuarina research and development: proceedings of the Third International Casuarina Workshop
held in Da Nang, Vietnam, 4-7 March 1996. CSIRO, Canberra.
Wilson, K.L. and Johnson, L.A.S. 1989. Casuarinaceae, Flora of Australia 3, 100-174. Australian Government Publishing Service, Canberra.
Performance of some NFT Species at Kipopo, Démocratie Republic of \ Congo
Jean-Pierre Jos Mulamba Apuku
Chef de Bureau Recherche
Institut National pour 1’ Etude et la Recherche Agronomiques
BR 2037 Kinshasa
Démocratie Republic of Congo (RDC)
The ‘Institut National des Etudes et Recherches Agronomiques’ (INERA), Research Centre of Kipopo is situaled 25 km from Lubumbashi City (ll°34’S; 27°24’E). The area receives a mean annual rainfall of 1250 mm with a dry period of seven months from April to October.
The végétation which was once made up of savanna forest has undergone change due to forest burning, wood cutting, cattle grazing and food-crop growing as a resuit of high démographie density in the area (Sys and Schmitz 1959). These factors wnic’n affected the ecosystem can possib’y be restored by the use of multipurpose trees such as NFT species. Most studies on alley cropping were based on the impact of the System on soil fertility, the width of the alley cropping, the pruning of trees, the effect against weeds, the décomposition of straw, soil water conservation and management of manpower.
Results in other environments in tropical countries revealed that foliage produced by NFT species can be used to giv® better cereal yields than traditional Systems (e.g. Kang ak^yy Reynolds 1989). The présent study reports findings of a 12-month évaluation for an alley cropping trial located at Kipopo involving NFT species.
Materials and Methods
The NFT species used in the study are: Leucaena leucocephala var K8, L. diversifolia var K156 and Acacia angustissima Klutz. The seeds used in the study were provided by the ‘Programme National Maïs’, located at Lubumbashi.
Seeds were soaked in hot water prior to sowing. Pricking-out was in polyethylene bags filled with sieved forest soil. Germination was high for ail seedlots (>75%). Planting out was at 40 days after germination. Each species was planted in an alley consisting of two hedges 8 m long, and 3.5 m between hedges and 0.5 m within hedge, intercropped with maize. The experimenl was laid out in a randomised complété block design with 4 replicates. | agronomy |
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Do you spend time (or waste time) with baseball field care? Just a few minutes each day will provide you with a great playing surface and the envy of other coaches. It starts with a field maintenance plan for 12 months out of the year.
A few items in a good baseball field maintenance plan would include: MOWING PLAN - How often should your field be mowed and at what height? Most fields are mowed twice a week slowing down to once a week during the off season. During the peak of the season the infield can be mowed every other day. Most big league parks mow their field every day, but they have full time staff and resources. Be sure not to mow too short or you will stress the grass. It's better to leave the grass a little higher and mow it more often. Use a reel mower and be sure the blades stay sharpe. The money spent on getting the blades sharpen every 6 weeks is well worth it. Walk behind reel mowers are great for the infield.
GRASS - Baseball field grass is usually a hybrid bermuda grass that is durable and easy to mow. We use a Tifton Turf hybrid. A low growing perennial sports rye can be used in the cold weather months to protect the field, especially in the early part of the baseball season when the Bermuda is still dormant. Be sure to spread your grass seed and water well ahead of time so that the field is fully covered when practice starts. Overseed liberally and be sure to overlap. You do not want the rye grass to be thin or have bald spots.
FERTILIZATION - Fertilization should start when the bermuda is no longer dormant and beginning to grow in the early spring. Fertilization should be applied every 5-6 weeks. Take the time to get soil samples and use the right nutrients when fertilizing.
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-Processed food (like Organic Macaroni) is only required to have over 50% organic ingredients to carry the “certified organic” label.
Why is organic so expensive?
It costs farmers more money to grow organically. The crops take longer to grow and are smaller. Basically they produce less crops for the same amount of effort, which is why it costs more in a grocery store. You’re paying for quality, not quantity. Having said that, it’s usually cheaper to buy what’s in season, and always cheaper to buy directly from local farmers at a Farmers Market.
Here’s a picture of today’s modern farmer using weed-killer “Lasso” made by Monsanto, the company responsible for wonderful products like Saccharin, Agent Orange, Polystyrene, PCBs, Round-Up and GMO seeds.
Every year the Environmental Working Group publishes a report of the most pesticide contaminated produce.
According to their 2010 report, you can lower your pesticide exposure by nearly 80% by simply avoiding the top 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables.
Generally produce with thin skin (like celery) is more apt to absorb pesticides than produce with thicker skin (like an avocado).
Note: All the produce was washed before it was tested. Here’s the list:
THE DIRTY DOZEN
Produce you really need to buy organic
(Listed in order of worst to least, but they’re all bad)
THE CLEAN FIFTEEN
Relatively clean produce that isn’t critical to buy organic
Sweet Corn (clean but not very healthy, skip it)
You can see the complete list of 46 here.
When in doubt check the label
Organic produce will have a five-digit SKU on the sticker, conventional produce only has a four-digit SKU.
I snapped a pic of an organic plum (94040) and a conventional red onion (4082) below.
Silent Spring, written in 1962, is one of the most influential books about the ecological damage and toxic effects of chemically treated produce. It was a major catalyst in the environmental and organic produce movement.
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https://www.old.isans.ca/apply-for-a-community-garden-plot/ | 2022-12-09T06:23:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711390.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20221209043931-20221209073931-00634.warc.gz | 0.944797 | 304 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__66223088 | en | Live in the in the Clayton Park/ Fairview/Mumford area? Interested in growing your own vegetables?
Where are the gardens?
- Glen Garden – Located on Glenforest Drive and Smart Street
- Multicultural Garden – Located behind Calvin Presbyterian Church, 3311 Ashburn Ave
- Mosaic Garden – Located in front of Mosaic Church, 28 Willett Street
- Killam Garden – Located behind 21 Plateau Crescent
As a gardener, you will:
- Share a garden bed with another family. Each plot is approx 4’x 6’. Plots are open to all neighbourhood residents. Priority is given to gardeners who have had a plot the previous year, but some plots usually become available each year.
- Commit to planting within 2-3 weeks of being assigned your plot and take care of it during the growing season. Commit to taking care of the compost, garbage and keeping the common areas of the garden neat, along with other gardeners.
- Learn new things about gardening, food preservation, composting, and maybe practice a new language! You will be invited to workshops, fun events, and work-parties where you can get to know other gardeners and become part of a garden community.
Fill out the application here. Please email your completed application to:
Heather Asbil, 902-406-8657 or [email protected]
Deadline for new applications May 2, 2017! | agronomy |
https://nisciencefestival.com/events/homemade-seed-mats-seed-it-union-stall-conor-okane | 2023-09-25T10:26:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233508959.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925083430-20230925113430-00203.warc.gz | 0.93072 | 248 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__149378212 | en | All-day drop-in workshop.
This event is part of SIREN23 in Derry.
Find out how to make a range of seed mats for different crops at low-cost, with demonstrations from the Seed It Union stall at SIREN23. These handy little mats let you plan your sowing in advance, as well as helping you to space seeds more efficiently. They also allow for faster and more accurate sowing, even when outdoor growing conditions are less than ideal.
For vegetable crops, you’ll get the opportunity to work with lettuce, carrot, parsnip and kale, while there’s also be the chance to sow some wildflower mini-mats and to fit a range of pot sizes, from 4’’ up to 18”.
The seeds used in the workshop will all be organic and/or biodynamic, with other materials used including undyed kitchen roll made from recycled paper and wheat paste glues.
Labelled seed mats will be set aside to dry and may be collected at any point up to the close of the event.
This drop-in workshop is suitable for ages 4 yrs + with parental assistance. | agronomy |
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