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http://rebargroup.org/growing-home-garden/ | 2017-07-28T06:39:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549448095.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20170728062501-20170728082501-00099.warc.gz | 0.939533 | 199 | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__29172700 | en | Growing Home Community Garden
A garden for the homeless and housed springs up on an interim use site
The Growing Home Community Garden is a 1/2 acre garden in the Hayes Valley Neighborhood operated by Project Homeless Connect where both homeless and housed San Franciscans work side-by-side to grow nutritious food, access green space, and build community.
The garden and the education program was conceived of by Judith Klain, Executive Director of Project Homeless Connect, designed by Rebar, and built by community volunteers and the San Francisco Department of Public Works. Recology provided enormous support for the garden in the form of reclaimed building materials as well as the recycled, crushed concrete paving that was once the Central Artery Freeway adjacent to the garden site, and provided hundreds of volunteer hours on garden construction.
The Growing Home Community Garden was awarded the 2010 Neighborhood Empowerment Network Award for Best Community Challenge Grant Project.
Date: Summer 2010
Location: Hayes Valley Neighborhood, San Francisco, CA | agronomy |
https://rudolfv.com/articles/what-is-difference-between-agriculture-and-farming | 2022-12-01T16:48:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710829.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20221201153700-20221201183700-00195.warc.gz | 0.908739 | 1,087 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__302058331 | en | Agriculture is the broad term for everything that goes into growing crops and raising animals, to provide food and materials that people can use and enjoy. Farming, which involves cultivating the land and raising livestock, is one part of agriculture, which also includes plant science.... read more ›
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Who is the father of agriculture? Norman Ernest Borlaug (25 March 1914 – 12 September 2009) was an American agricultural scientist, and humanitarian. He is considered by some to be the “father of modern agriculture” and the father of the green revolution. He won the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize for his life's work.... see more › | agronomy |
https://motemapembe.com/tag/biodiversity/ | 2020-05-25T23:28:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347390437.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20200525223929-20200526013929-00569.warc.gz | 0.927682 | 134 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__52765312 | en | Raising amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus in terrestrial ecosystems guide to decreasing
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Erika Hersch-Inexperienced, evolutionary biologist and assistant professor of biological sciences at Michigan Technological University, has received a Nationwide Science Foundation Occupation award to look into | agronomy |
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Know your soil. In advance of a person being planning and seeding your garden, be certain to test the particular ph level of the soil. The particular acidity or alkalinity in the soil has a enormous affect the types regarding crops that can get effective on the piece. Take blood pressure measurements from several various areas of the garden as pH may change from spot to position. Adjust the soil as well as your plants as important based upon what you locate.
As you have noticed inside the above tips, there may be some sort of lot of information you possibly can acquire before commencing to grow your backyard and it is this kind of reassurance that can help you. Do everything you need to, in order to body out what will work for you, in regards to your gardening desires. | agronomy |
https://www.wesemael.nl/en/news/newsagriculture/824/inspection-weed-sprayers.html?page=1 | 2021-12-09T07:59:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964363689.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20211209061259-20211209091259-00618.warc.gz | 0.951316 | 189 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__183678419 | en | On tuesday, December the 13th, the Minestry of Economy published the new inspection requirements for application equipment. Now there has been clarity about the inspection requirement for weed sprayers. The NFO thinks that the test for weed sprayers will be required every six years in stead of every three years. The test requirement does apply immediately. The Ministry agreed that the NVWA will not give you a fine in 2017 if the weed sprayers has not been inspected yet, because it is impossible to test all the weed sprayers in a few months. The test requirement applies to all the professional application equipment, including granular spreaders. Exemptions have been realized for handheld equipment, dipping baths and evaporators of sulfur 1-methylcyclopropeen (like Smartfresh). More information about the application equipment can be found on the website of the NVWA.
On the website of SKL, you can also find additional information. | agronomy |
https://flintfresh.org/veggie-boxes/ | 2023-05-29T11:27:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644855.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20230529105815-20230529135815-00692.warc.gz | 0.92511 | 547 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__150357494 | en | The Flint Fresh Veggie Box Program is our produce delivery service. We bring a variety of fruits and vegetables to your home or business within the City of Flint, or the box can be picked up at our facility on Court Street, regardless of your location. You determine the frequency of ordering from two box options below, which are both available in small and large sizes.
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We source produce from an array of local and regional growers. Harvested within several days of delivery and traveling short distances to our hub, your produce is at peak freshness and is nutritionally dense.
What will you find in your box? Along with familiar vegetables, we also hope to expand your palette by introducing you to something you may have never eaten before. Each box will have a list of the farmers who grew your food and where they are located.
Growers are able to extend their season by beginning earlier and/or continuing harvest into the cooler months with the use of high tunnels or hoop houses for protection. When the weather halts production, we will have storage crops available for as long as possible.
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Depending on box size, you choose 3 or 6 fruit and 3 or 6 vegetable options from a list of choices. Fruit is sourced both from Michigan and outside of the region for more variety. Based on which ones you select, vegetables will be from Michigan if possible. A La Carte boxes are available year-round.
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The Farm-to-Fork Subscription Program seeks to partner with area businesses that recognize healthy, locally grown foods can support employee wellness while benefiting local agriculture. Each week, subscribers will receive the best in-season produce sourced from an array of local and regional farmers. The produce is packed and delivered directly to the workplace or is available for pickup at the Flint Fresh Food Hub.
Our goal is to ease the amount of effort involved with health conscious eating by bringing the farmers’ bounty to businesses and their employees. You will receive an email with information on the farmers who provided the produce, preparations tips for featured vegetables and healthy recipes utilizing that week’s produce.
For more information, contact Julie Hodges at [email protected] or call 810-350-9604. | agronomy |
https://www.b2bmarketing.net/en-gb/resources/features/how-win-b2b-marketing-award-budget | 2023-01-28T11:04:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499541.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20230128090359-20230128120359-00184.warc.gz | 0.92948 | 268 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__12153809 | en | How to win a B2B Marketing Award on a budget
With a limited budget and timeframe, the campaign, “Tudder, ‘Tinder’ for Cows” was a smash hit that attracted both farmers and global media attention. Kavita Singh connected with Jon Lonsdale, CEO of winning company, Octopus Group, to talk about the Tinder-inspired livestock app.
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“Tudder, Tinder for cows” for the startup Hectare Agritech, was set up as a Tinder-style livestock app for farmers to swipe ‘right’ on cattle. Their aim was to grow subscribers to Hectare Agritech's online site: SellMyLivestock. Hectare wanted to communicate that farming could be a profitable business as online livestock trading is one way of working more efficiently.
With a budget of only £22,500 and a timeframe of about a month, the campaign aimed to smash three distinct objectives.
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To gauge international appetite for online livestock trading in key markets such as the US, Europe and Australia | agronomy |
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The grapes arrived at the winery in the morning hours. The mechanical harvest during the late nights hours, allowed the grapes to be processed while still cool from the chilly evenings. The clusters were immediately and gently pressed to receive the highest quality must.
After chilling the must and approximately 24 hours of settling in tank, the cleared must was decanted to another chilled stainless-steel tank to begin the alcoholic fermentation. The alcoholic fermentation was carried out for four weeks at a temperature of 12℃ in order to preserve the varietal characteristics of the fruit.
Prior to the depletion of all the natural sugars from the grapes the wine is chilled to 0℃ in order to halt the fermentation and preserve a balanced 1.5% residual sweetness. The wine did not undergo Malolactic fermentation in order to preserve natural acidity and maintain a crisp expression
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http://pepperosity.proboards.com/thread/516/peter-pepper-male-female-flowers | 2016-02-10T10:36:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-07/segments/1454701159155.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20160205193919-00067-ip-10-236-182-209.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.949991 | 490 | CC-MAIN-2016-07 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-07__0__12099161 | en | I have 5 Peter Pepper plants that are doing great and flowering like crazy. The problem is that I can't get any bees or bugs to pollinate them. I have seen posts about taking a male flower and pollinating the female flowers for other plants, but can't tell the difference with these. How do I tell the difference, or is there one with peppers?? I really want these guys to start producing.
That's what I thought. I need to pick up some tiny brushes next time I am out and about. What's wierd is that the tomato plant is RIGHT next to the peppers and it is getting tiny tomatoes, but NO peppers. ::( Go figure!
Peppers have "perfect" flowers Ladies, that means they have, in each flower, Male AND Female components...they shouldn't need to help at all, from the bees/bugs or You.... Could be: High Humidity Too much Nitrogen Excessive rain High temps (blossom drop) Or...just plain Bad luck... We had one peter pepper plant fall over in da rain yesterday because it's just loaded with peppers and top heavy
The blossoms are opening and then the whole thing turns yellow and falls off, Phil- Must be too much rain. My entire property is just a big ole mudhole right now...... Could also be the high humidity. Walk outside and it feels like someone has thrown a warm wet towel over your face
We had one peter pepper plant fall over in da rain yesterday because it's just loaded with peppers and top heavy
Post by The Hollyberry Lady on Mar 3, 2009 7:37:15 GMT -6
This is why I especially love to grow peppers and tomatoes inside over the winter months, because they do not require any insect pollination to produce a crop!
When my blossoms drop, it's usually because there is a draft - peppers are generally a warm season plant, although 'gypsy' is an exception and likely others as well. Or, the plant is over/ under watered. This is describing indoor conditions, not outdoor.
Also, spider mites can be a problem indoors. I shower my plants weekly with water, to keep mites away.
As well, a good fertilizer, high in phosphorus (middle #) will also help for higher pepper yields.
"All gardeners know better than other gardeners" ~ Chinese Proverb | agronomy |
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Potsil has been formulated to allow the user to increase the protection of their plants, flowers and vegetables by effectively strengthening the plants structure. | agronomy |
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https://dip.org.ua/en/tourism/a-harsh-summer-awaits-europe-scientists-warn-of-intense-heat-and-drought/ | 2023-06-07T02:53:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224653501.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20230607010703-20230607040703-00137.warc.gz | 0.949377 | 238 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__247723799 | en | Europe is bracing for a dry summer caused by climate change. The southern part of the continent will be most affected.
Scientists warn that rising temperatures are putting Europe on course for another harsh summer after last year’s hottest season on record. The heat then triggered a drought that European Union researchers say was the worst in 500 years.
As Reuters reports, the south of Europe will be hit hard this year. Some regions are already suffering from water shortages, and farmers are expecting their worst harvests in decades.
Climate change is making the region hotter and drier, and years of consecutive droughts have depleted groundwater reserves. Soils in Spain, southern France, and Italy became dry. Low water levels in rivers and reservoirs threaten hydroelectricity production this summer.
As reported, the situation is currently the most difficult in Spain. Scientists assume that the drought will only worsen, and the rains will not solve the problem, because they are localized in the summer.
According to the agency, not only Europe suffers from water shortages. The Horn of Africa is experiencing its worst drought in decades, while Argentina’s historic drought has hit soybean and corn crops. | agronomy |
https://ecosystem-energy.com/our-expertise/biogas/ | 2022-01-29T07:48:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320300573.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20220129062503-20220129092503-00280.warc.gz | 0.896513 | 165 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__141323451 | en | Anaerobic digestion consists of reproducing, in controlled conditions, the natural process through which organic matter degrades in the absence of oxygen. Microorganisms convert biodegradable residues into biogas, a renewable fuel that can replace fossil fuels.
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https://getfreetemplates.info/garden-planner-template/ | 2022-12-07T14:37:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711162.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20221207121241-20221207151241-00828.warc.gz | 0.834177 | 408 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__210137877 | en | Garden Planner Template. 3 free garden planner printables. A printable gardening calendar template helps you to plan, organize, and grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers in your garden.
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By planning your garden, you can help it look wonderful,. Plan your planting area with the help of a square foot garden page in your gardening planner. Using a garden planner to plan the layout and contents of your garden is a great way to stay organized and get everything you want out of a garden. | agronomy |
http://www.fuyuie.com/news_detail/16463355.html | 2023-06-08T14:42:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224655027.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20230608135911-20230608165911-00371.warc.gz | 0.869271 | 159 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__53218914 | en | High-performance compound fertilizer granulator put on the market
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https://www.diati.polito.it/news/(idnews)/8525/(cal_mese)/00-02-2017 | 2023-12-08T03:02:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100710.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208013411-20231208043411-00021.warc.gz | 0.914744 | 255 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__139620560 | en | SMART TECHNOLOGIES, AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT: CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVES
The workshop addresses recent advances in the field of the applications and implications of emerging technologies in agriculture. New materials, chemical products (e.g., nanopesticides) and advanced technologies have been proposed in recent years to improve and optimize crop production and reduce its environmental impact.
Nanotechnologies have been applied in recent years in agriculture, in particular in the development of improved formulations of pesticides and fertilizers. Moreover, advanced geomatics has been recently introduced to optimize field work.
This workshop focuses on recent advances in these fields, addressing in particular implications and opportunities to minimize environmental impacts, with a specific focus on water resources. The workshop is proposed in the framework of the Internationalization project “Impact of emerging contaminants and engineered nanoparticles on water quality” funded by Compagnia di San Paolo and is jointly organized by McGill University and Politecnico di Torino.
Registration to the workshop (both for oral contributors and attendees) is requested and is free of charge. To register, send an email to [email protected] before 12 January 2017. | agronomy |
https://www.thefarmersguideug.com/a-visit-to-cofia-farm/ | 2022-08-08T22:58:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570879.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808213349-20220809003349-00590.warc.gz | 0.95784 | 1,779 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__74362944 | en | COFIA DEMONSTRATION FARM IS USING AGRICULTURE TO TRANSFORM LIVES
Many people in Tororo and around Africa have burnt their fingers trying to venture into farming. A demonstration farm in Petta sub county in Tororo has withstood the storm and is transforming lives through agriculture.. Sitting a few hundred meters from Petta Sub-County in Tororo district, is COFIA Demonstration farm.
The farm is one of the many ambitious projects owned and run by COFIA Uganda, a registered social enterprise. Talking to the head of programs COFIA Uganda Mr Ochieng Joseph, he intimates to The Farmers Guide, the highs and lows that have been experienced at the farm since its establishment.
“This farm sits on 20 acres of land which was donated by our family in order to actualise some of the goals of Cofia Uganda,” he narrates.
“COFIA Demonstration Farm is a vehicle that Cofia Uganda is using to empower small holder farmers,” he adds.
COFIA UGANDA, the brain child of COFIA Demonstration farm was inspired by a story of a mother, a native of Tororo living in Kampala, Mrs Margret Othieno, an extra ordinary incredible mother who was able to raise not only her children but also other children who have since gone on to become successful. Margret resented seeing children suffer.
“Our mother always found a way of extending help to children in such dire situations. “
In 2011, Mrs Margret Othieno was in a quest to help street connected children to travel back to Tororo from Kampala to help reduce their rising number on the streets of Tororo, some of whom were making it to the streets of Kampala and other major towns. In order to help solve this problem, she alongside some well wishers embarked on a journey to find the root cause of the problem.
They visited some parents and guardians of these street connected children. Through a feasibility study, a few things were noted:
• Most of the families were struggling, for example most families couldn’t afford food,
clothes and other basic needs for their children.
• The uniforms she had provided to the early beneficiaries were being used as casual
clothes after school.
• Most families were under a support system of women whose habitual drunkard
husbands had abandoned family responsibility.
• For families led by widowed mothers, single mothers and those that had been
orphaned, the story was even worse.
• Most of these families had small gardens and farming was the only source of income.
• Just like many other households in Uganda, they practiced rudimentary methods of
farming and the yields were not enough to sustain their respective households.
In order to holistically help these families and render them self sustainable and sufficient, Cofia Uganda was birthed and Cofia Demonstration Farm – the vehicle to inspire and transform these vulnerable groups of people. In 2019, Cofia organised the women heading these families, about 60 of them spread across sub counties of Magola, Rubongi and Petta.
The organisation supported by Rotary Club, started providing agricultural inputs such as
Seeds, Fertilizers, pesticides to help boost production. The idea was to turn them into small
holder farmers who would then inspire the community backed by the main learning center –
COFIA Demonstration Farm.
Training and Skilling
Through trainings supported by private experts and organizations such as Mr Ebellu Moses, field expert on maize, Madam Joweria Namakula Field expert on Root crops, Dr kalule David okello, head of Groundnuts breeding at National Semi Arid Resources Research institute (NaSARRl), Dr. Jimmy lamo, a Breeder of Rice and Head of the Cereals Department at National Crop Resources Research institute (NaCRRl), Dr. Oloka Bonny, a Breeder of Sweet
Potatoes based in the USA, Dr Richard Edema, the Director at Makerere university Regional Center for Crop Improvement (MaRCCI), Delphi International, Balton Uganda, National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) through its agencies like National Crop Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI), National Semi Arid Resources institute
(NaSARRI). These have empowered the farm and small holder farmers with the necessary farming knowledge and skills to help them carry out agriculture not only as a means of survival but as a business.
Cofia employs 15 casual workers who help in running activities at the farm. A housing unit is being set up for employees workers.
The demonstration farm grows crops like Tomatoes, Spinach, 12 varieties of ground nuts, 4 different varieties of Cassava, 4 different varieties of Sweet Potatoes, Maize, Cabbage, Egg plants, sweet paper, sugarcane and Mangoes.
The farm practices modern farming methods like crop rotation, irrigation and has recently set up two green houses at the farm where tomatoes have been planted. There is a modern nursery at the farm where crops are raised before transplanting to the green houses or the rest of the garden.
Key Infrastructure at the farm
To curb the issue of long droughts at the farm, the farm has installed modern systems of irrigation like the drip irrigation and rain gun irrigation powered by generator and solar power technology respectively. Two greenhouses to ensure crops are grown in a controlled environment throughout the year. An administration block that houses the offices and board room, a community agro shop for the community to make purchases of recommended seeds and chemicals. The modern store to store inputs and outputs at the farmThere is a housing unit under construction that will house the workers of the farm.
The farm opens its doors to the community especially those who wish to learn modern farming methods. The educated youths as well have been encouraged to incorporate the knowledge acquired in school into farming since modern farming is broad and involves sections such as, Record Keeping, Information and Communication Technology and
Marketing among others.
It has not always been rosy at the farm. while starting out the demonstration farm faced challenges for example, At the start of the journey, the proprietors were ignorant of modern farming methods. An out break of fall army worms gave them a wake up call to start consulting with experts. The soils were sandy ( and had been overused) coupled by the steep gradient/topography at the farm made farming cumbersome. An expert from NARO advised on the use of mulching, soil testing, use of organic manures to restore soil fertility, use of irrigation to combat the effects inflicted by the sun and dry season.
A glimmer of hope
In 2020 for example, Through a support system, Cofia helped the small holder farmers look for market for their bumper maize harvest. About 60 of these small holder farmers ripped big from the sell of maize the group had harvested.
Each individual farmer earned what was directly proportional to what they had submitted in for sell.
Success stories of the small holder farmers
Anosiata Ochieng, a widow and one of the 60 women – small holder farmers supported by Cofia-uganda who could barely afford two meals per day or take her children to school now has a mabaati house. Nyayuki Ann Rose, another small holder farmer from the group of 60 now has three cows and two pigs. Each small holder farmer has a unique story to tell.
On future plans
Cofia plans to help the farmers get more market for their products Value Addition is another area that Cofia seeks to venture into.
The COFIA Inaugral Exposition
From 13th to 15th July, Cofia will hold its first agricultural exposition with the aim of empowering community farmers with skills, knowledge and building their capacity to make their agriculture more productive, more profitable and more sustainable.
The target of the exposition is to benefit community farmers of Tororo as a district. There will be field interactions and trainings from experts such as those mentioned above not forgetting Makerere University Regional Center for Crop improvement. Areas to be covered are;
• Horticulture and Green House management
• Root Crops
• Pest And disease Management
• Organic Farming
• Value Addition
Support for this exposition is led by Rotary Club of Tacoma North and Rotary District 5020.
April 12, 2022
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https://www.lifestartscience.com/en/ruminants/article-overview/the-past-into-the-future/1402496 | 2020-02-20T00:03:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875144429.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20200219214816-20200220004816-00150.warc.gz | 0.980637 | 632 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__26275967 | en | I come from Portugal, where I actually lived most of my life. I just moved to The Netherlands four years ago. So, I was born and raised on a dairy farm, near Oporto, in the North of Portugal. It’s a family owned business. So, since a young age I had contact with calves and cows. It became quite clear for me around my 15th or 16th birthday that dairy nutrition was something that I was really interested in.
So, I just pursued my studies in a university also, in the North of the country in what we call University of Trás-os-montes e Alto Douro (also known as UTAD), and there I obtained my Bachelors and my Masters. And even during my Masters, I already started to touch the effects of pre-weaning diets on later life performance of cows. And that was my entrance card to work within Nutreco.
I saw a tremendous progression in milk production of our own herd. So, at earlier stages cows would yield approximately 6,000 litres of milk per lactation, and when I left the farm three years ago, our average of milk production was over 10,000 litres per cow. So, just in, I would say, 16 years that I can actually remember very well about the milk production of our herd, we just got that huge milk production response.
A lot of things changed on the farm. There was also a tremendous genetic improvement in our herd. But also, the environmental forefront changed completely. New stables, and I always admired all those feed advisors that were going to the farm and giving advice on how to improve the nutrition of our herd. And I was always curious to know more about that topic and be around when they were having those discussions. So, I think that’s maybe the reason why I got so interested in animal nutrition.
Now, on top of that I’m also passionate about biology and to understand more and more about those biological systems. I’m curious and I see animal nutrition also as a very interesting field in science, and where we can create direct impact on the well-being of farmers and on their herds.
I strongly believe in prevention of problems more than intervention in case of disease outbreak, and I think with good management practices and good nutrition (of course, there are still some cases where even the management practices or nutrition cannot alone cope with all of those challenges in the herd), but in most of the cases, that’s enough to keep a good, healthy level at your herd, or at your production facility. Independently if we are talking about cows, pigs, poultry or whatever production system you have.
I’m working at the research group, within Nutreco R & D. I’m part of this big project that is LifeStart. I don’t think that the project is going to be just a project for just the next three to four years. I strongly believe that it’s going to be a research field for the next 10 to 15 years. | agronomy |
https://www.destinationscenicrim.com/directory/listing/scenic-rim-farm-shop-cafe/ | 2024-04-14T23:26:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816904.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414223349-20240415013349-00190.warc.gz | 0.90413 | 145 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__46191003 | en | Nestled within the productive farming fields near Kalbar, in the Scenic Rim and steeped in country charm and warm hospitality.
You can’t help but relax on the picturesque grounds of the Scenic Rim Farm Shop and Cafe.
Sit under the shade of the towering Jacarandas. Enjoy barista-made local coffee and house-made food, specialising in breakfast and lunch, and fresh cakes.
Shop an array of local gourmet items. While on site, visit Elderflower Farm’s flower field and garden shop located within the grounds, as well as Her Herd Boutique.
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http://ifecomusic.com.ng/agriculture-mulching/ | 2021-01-18T11:36:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703514495.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20210118092350-20210118122350-00477.warc.gz | 0.955627 | 393 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__174418847 | en | Covering of the soil surface with dead or dry leaves to help limitate the streak of dehydration is Mulching, in my own definition.
Agriculture: What is Mulching: How To Mulch Your Farmland
There are lot of reasons why you would like to mulch your farmland. Farmlands could be mulched to reduce the amount of water loss in soil or to turn maure when decayed. But Mulching does more than this, i will tell you more down this page.
Mulching is carried out with dead leaves usually gathered from weeding of farmlands. These grasses are then used to cover the crests of the ridges in the farmland, so when sun shines, these grasses stops it a little, then its not directly skewed to the ridge but those grasses.
Importance Of Mulching
• Soil Water Reservation: Due to its hindrance to the direct impact of the sunshine on your farmland, mulching helps to save the soil water from dehydration. It keeps the earth beneath it, cool and ready for well being of our crops.
• Manure: One of the greatest source of organic manure to farmland is Mulching. As these already dey leaves decay they become organic manure thereby helping the crops grow very well and healthy.
• Harbours Farm Friendly Insects: due to the hash impact of the sun on the earth, these insects need a place to take shelter. They would always hide under these grasses used for mulching and will leave to carry out their God-given tasks.
How To Mulch Your Farmland
After weeding your farmland, gather the weeds and use them to cover the crests/peaks of the ridges on your farmland. Cover is round the root of the crop in your ridge, cover all the crest leaving only the stem of the crop in your ridge. This is called mulching and its very essential. | agronomy |
https://thesocietyevents.net/the-common-garden-hoses-available-on-the-market/ | 2024-02-25T19:04:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474641.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225171204-20240225201204-00446.warc.gz | 0.965501 | 626 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__119707655 | en | If you enjoy gardening and love planting vegetables or flowers, then you need to use the right garden hoses. That is because a garden hose makes it easier and more convenient to water your plants. There are different manufacturers out there that make different types of garden hoses. You need to ensure you get the best type to suit your watering requirements. These are the various types you should consider.
Regular Garden Hoses
These hoses are widely used in many households. Most people like them because of their simple operation and usage. They are available in a range of lengths. The most common ones range from 20 ft to 150 ft. Most of these hoses are made of rubber or vinyl. As a result, they are easy to use, notwithstanding the prevailing weather conditions. Remember that these hoses have medium-level durability. Thus, they are suitable for hobby gardeners and typical homeowners.
Flat Garden Hoses
These are designed for households with space issues and amateur gardeners. Since they are compact, you can keep them anywhere without any problem. These hoses remain flat until filled with water. They have male and female attachments. This makes it easier to install them on different sprayers and spigot. Also, they are easy to store and role. You can use flat garden hoses for construction and irrigation applications. You should get these hoses if you need something lightweight and flexible.
Soaker Garden Hoses
These types of garden hoses do not need much effort to use. The hose is designed to have porous holes making it easier to push water into the soil. The water is released into the soil through tiny holes in its body. It delivers minimal water flow to ensure your flowers and vegetables have adequate time to get the water. Moreover, this design helps to conserve water. You will find these garden hoses used in garden beds. This type of hose is effective in watering the garden and shrubs.
Spray and Soak Hoses
These hoses are designed to control both the flow and direction of water during the watering process. Ideally, the unit is made up of a combination of hoses. Whenever you water the plants, it drains and releases the excess amount of water. This helps plants and flowers absorb water. Other than gardening applications, you can also use these hoses for cleaning purposes.
These types of garden hoses are very popular due to their design. Ideally, they are compact and smaller. They can easily expand up to 4 times their original size to deliver water. Also, called pocket hoses, you can easily store them after use. Since they are durable, they are suitable for routine watering needs. The expandable design eliminates the twisting and kinking issues that are common with most garden hoses.
Commercial-Grade Garden Hoses
The hoses are designed for industrial applications. They are durable and stronger. These hoses are very expensive. Moreover, they are weatherproof and resistant to UV rays. You can drag these hoses around without worrying about being damaged. However, they are heavier as compared to other garden hoses. | agronomy |
http://srinivasangopal.com/green-is-the-new-gold-2.html | 2018-02-18T18:18:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891812247.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20180218173208-20180218193208-00764.warc.gz | 0.954174 | 2,301 | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__231062515 | en | In India, everyone knows what ‘Ram Rajya’ is. Ram Rajya is an ideal state, an ideal society, where everyone lives in peace and tranquility brought about by abundant wealth. All had equal opportunities and enough work to live a prosperous life under a benign state. Interestingly Ram Rajya under king Rama was predominantly an agrarian state around 3500 BC and prosperity came about due to abundant rains, good agricultural practices and a thriving green economy.
Here’s where the story of India or Bharat as a most powerful agricultural economy in the world starts when people in most parts of the world were still aboriginals.
The first ever treatise on Agriculture in the world was written by the Sage Parashara. The sages called rishis in India were the original Vedic scientists who lived in small isolated communities in the forest and used nature as their live laboratory. They observed nature closely and evolved the principles of scientific living for the community. One such Rishi is the Rishi Parashara who evolved the entire agricultural science including water management. His work is called ‘Krishi Parashara’. Incidentally, Parashara is the grandson of Maha Rishi Vashishta who was the Kulaguru of Dasaratha and teacher of Rama. He has dealt at length about rains, rain forecasting, rain measurement and using the rain propitiously for raising crops. His work comprises of the entire theory of agriculture beginning with the astronomy and meteorology of rains, treatment of seeds, preparation of the field, ploughing and sowing, harvesting and proper storage of the grains. His treatise begins in the traditional salutations to Prajapati, the creator and protector of the Universe, and ends with thanksgiving to goddess Lakshmi for bestowing prosperity and wealth.
Do you make the connection with Ram Rajya and prosperity through agriculture!
Now back to the 21st century, what is the learning that we can derive from the extensive knowledge base left to us from ancient times? And to re-emphasise this is an extensive knowledge base that can create wealth for the individual as well as the country. What are the important resources that we need to manage and extract the highest value out of agriculture? How do we produce economically that would leave a substantial surplus after the basic cost of farming any crop?
To start with, for a sustainable low-cost agricultural produce, we need to manage three important resources – Sun, Water and Land. Two of these, the Sun and Water comes to us free or can be made totally free with a little planning and management. Land though a limited resource is enough to produce and feed the 1 billion population provided sustainable agricultural practices are adopted. Of the three, the major concern of all agriculturists is that of water. When you travel across India, the scenario is of a vast barren terrain and uncultivated land. Everywhere the refrain is that there is not enough water for agriculture.
Where does all the water go from the melting snows and a good amount of rains that generally we have? What happened to an abundant reservoir of water available which flowed perennially through a network of interconnected fractures in the rocks underground?
To save the river waters that get lost in the sea is mainly dependent on the govt policy and investments made by the government. As an individual we have little control over the huge loss of water due to poor planning. But also as individuals we have a fair opportunity to harness the rains and use it judiciously for all our farming needs. For centuries, we have been taking and consuming the abundant water reservoirs underground, without putting back much except what little nature is able to do on its own. Imagine what would happen, if without earning money, we continue to spend what is left to us by our forefathers. One day the bank would go bust and we would be left as paupers. This is the story of our ground water. We have taken extravagantly from the huge bank of water underground without putting back any and now we are left with little to sustain us for future. We cannot stop the extraction of water, but we can definitely replenish it.
Water is depleting fast. The rivers, the borewells, the ground water are all drying up fast. If we as a society do not take sufficient steps, the future generations, indeed the very human civilization is under threat of extinction.
There are very simple ways each farmer can make water available for his needs in plenty. Recharging our ground water is possible by using simple techniques that can help overcome water shortages to a great extent. Although a little knowledge of geographical and hydrological factors may help, but it is not a limiting factor for improving groundwater by any farmer.
While water conservation is a very vast subject and matter of scientific development, it is still possible for the average person to contribute effectively to replenish water all around him. There are several methods of recharging ground water, capturing the rain run-offs, building bunds and creating massive natural storage tanks and manmade structures.
For the average farmer without much of technical knowledge there are four methods to artificially recharge the ground water without any outside support.
1. Recharging abandoned and low yielding wells
2. Putting up recharge pits near hand pumps and bores
3. Multiple small recharge pits & trenches through the farm
4. Recharge Ponds
Let’s see how each one is designed.
Recharging Abandoned and low yielding wells
Dry or unused wells are a good place to start the recharge process in a farm. The contour mapping of the farm has to be done to assess the gradient of the farm and the maximum water accumulation point needs to be assessed. From this point to the well a trench can be built or water can be directed through a pipe to the well. As the water would be flowing carrying the top soil a small filtration pit can be built near the well to retain the soil and water discharged into the well. This would help the aquifers in and around the well to get recharged through the porous walls of the well.
The bottom of the Well should be cleared of the fine silt deposits once annually before the rains.
If there is a building adjacent to the well, the rooftop should be used to drain the water through a pipe to the well. Water collected in the roof would be much cleaner and help avoid the silt formation in the well. Direct rainwater harvesting can also improve the quality of water. The rooftop needs to be cleaned before the rains to have clean water flowing into the well.
Recharge Pits near a Hand Pump and Bore Wells
This is perhaps one of the best methods for recharge around dry hand pumps or dry bore wells. A pit is dug around the bore well of 10x10x10 with the casing of the bore at the centre. A larger casing which can be slid over the existing casing is then perforated uniformly with holes of 8-10 mm at 3 inches gap. This is now wrapped with multiple layers of fine aqua and nylon mesh to filter any dirt and silt. This pipe is slid over the existing bore casing and firmly cemented at the base of the pit. 6 to 8 feet of casing pipe can effectively percolate 10000 litres of water per hour in good rains. Around pit first large stones are packed firmly for 2-3 feet height. Over these 2 feet granites are filled for 3-4 feet. Over this a 40 mm granite jelly is filled for 1-2 feet. For good measure charcoal can be filled before packing in the top layer with 20 mm granite jelly. Over this one foot of sand is filled as a first layer of filtration of fine silt and dirt. With this, the pit around the bore well is completely packed. This would not only ensure better availability of water but also high quality clean sweet water that is also potable and can be used for drinking purposes. The top layer of sand would get covered with silt which needs to be cleaned every year before the rains and fresh sand needs to be filled up over the pit.
Multiple Small Recharge Pits & Trenches through the Farm
For constructing recharge pits, it is essential to have a high degree of permeability or rocky substrate. Generally at around 10 feet, the soil turns loose and permeable. There are also underlying rocky substrate which have its fractures through which the water reaches aquifers and ground water storage increases. Once the permeability of the soil is established, it is best to dig 10x10x10 feet trenches as described above. At the bottom, large granite stone may be thrown in. Over this, we can pour granites of 10-15 mm and over this we may fill up sand up to the surface, all at 3-4 feet intervals. Depending on the size of the farm, several such recharge pits on the farm can help effectively recharge the ground water. For smaller farms, these trenches may be of small size of 5 x 5 x 5 feet which would help recharge the groundwater over a period of time.
These recharge pits should be built to capture the runoff water of the farm. A contour mapping of the farm may be undertaken to assess the gradient through which the runoff water flows over the farm or a moderate gradient can be created to capture water at one end of the farm.
Regularly the silt over the sand can be cleaned and fresh sand filled before the rains to help improve the water soaking to the base of the pit and further into the fractures and aquifers.
Recharge ponds or infiltration ponds are the favoured medium for rainwater harvesting in mid sized and large farms. They effectively store rainwater and infiltrate the water to aquifers which can be extracted through bore wells, and wells. These recharge ponds are generally built in permeable soil which can effectively capture it into the aquifers. They are normally built between 1 – 4 meters deep and at points in a farm which can capture the runoff water. They are shallow but deep enough to prevent algae and water hyacinths. These recharge ponds help improve the soil moisture and improve agriculture production even in dry conditions. These ponds also help in reducing the salinity in the ground water. These recharge ponds used to be the favourites in traditional farms but slowly disappeared from most farms in the greed to use all available area for cultivation and ultimately bringing down the crop cycles and yields from the farm.
It is much cheaper to recharge ground water than to build large storage structures above the ground. These storage structures could be reservoirs or large individual storage tanks. They all occupy scarce and expensive land which could be productively used for cultivation.
Underground storage is environment-friendly and helps reduce soil erosion and maintains the ecological balance in times of drought conditions. Every farmer must put in efforts to improve the water table for a sustainable future as well abundant produce and prosperity.
True wealth is to live happily. Living with nature, listening to the symphony of the birds, breathing oxygen-rich clean air, living healthy and fulfilling lives is richness. Chemical poisoning, pollution and sickness are not the wealth that we should seek. We need to redefine our belief and re-invent the value systems of our past where Green was the real Gold. | agronomy |
http://sandiegonewscape.com/index.php/8-local-news/61-pests-interrupted?tmpl=component&print=1 | 2018-07-16T08:53:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589237.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20180716080356-20180716100356-00346.warc.gz | 0.938995 | 1,047 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__125854341 | en | San Diego, California - Some are “crawlers” that search for a good feeding spot, then flatten themselves out, shed their legs and ooze out a protective shield to cover them as they steal.
Others are tiny parasitic worms with hollow, spear-like mouths they use to stab and suck life from the plant they’re hiding in.
Some are viruses: submicroscopic, protein-covered, disease-spreading agents.
Every year, County Agriculture, Weights and Measures (AWM) inspectors hunt them down and “intercept” them — to stop them and other invasive pests from potentially devastating San Diego County’s $1.7 billion agricultural industry, as well as the trees and shrubs in our local environment.
County Entomologist Tracy Ellis said AWM racked up more than 300 interceptions in 2013. That included more than 65 different individual species, from snails to scales, mealybugs, beetles, parasitic nematodes, mites, stinkbugs, viruses and bacteria.
“These pests can wreak havoc,” Ellis said. “And the County is working to stop them.”
Some of the pests the County intercepts can already be found here, but in very small numbers, and stopping new incursions keeps those pest populations from getting bigger.
“But the majority of these pests are invasive,” said Jose Arriaga, one of the County’s deputy agricultural commissioners with the Plant Health and Pest Prevention Program, “meaning they aren’t known to exist in our natural environment here.”
All of them — including the ones that could run amok here without natural predators and environmental checks to keep them in place — try to sneak or hitchhike their way into the County in shipments of plants, dirt, water, root stock, or even in that package Aunt Jenny sent in the mail.
Most of the pests, Ellis said, come from Florida and Hawaii. But they also come in from other states and countries, such as Singapore and Costa Rica.
Just reading the daily news explains how important these interceptions can be.
Parts of San Diego County are still under state quarantine because of the light brown apple moth, an Australian pest that can eat and wreak havoc on more than 2,000 types of plants and 250 types of crops, from apples to grapes, citrus, cabbage, corn, walnuts and ornamental plants including roses and chrysanthemums.
The goldspotted oak borer beetle, which Ellis said hitchhiked its way into San Diego County inside firewood imported from Arizona, has killed an estimated tens of thousands of oak trees here since it was discovered in 2002 and helped spawn a statewide “don’t move your firewood” campaign.
Another tiny beetle, the polyphagous shot hole borer, was discovered devastating Southern California trees in 2012. It’s believed to have come from Asia, can also be spread by moving infested firewood and attacks hundreds of types of trees including avocados, sycamores and oaks.
And San Diego County citrus growers have been holding their breath for the last two years, hoping our region can avoid the spread of “citrus greening,” an incurable bacterial disease discovered in Los Angeles County in 2012. Also known as “huanglongbing” disease, citrus greening is spread by the Asian citrus psyllid and cost Florida 6,600 jobs and $3.6 billion in economic activity between 2005 and 2012, according to a University of Florida study.
AWM’s pest interception team includes different groups, programs and personnel — pest detection, nursery inspection, the High-Risk Pest Exclusion Program, agricultural inspectors, insect detection specialists (also known as “trappers”) and the County Detector Dog teams: Labrador retrievers Venus and Drake, and their handlers.
Together, they regularly inspect “points of entry”: plant nurseries, shipping companies, the U.S. Postal Service, some retail businesses and occasionally Lindbergh Field. They also team up with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct operations at the border.
Arriaga said the County’s interception programs are made even more effective because the County has its own bug expert, County Entomologist Ellis, and its own plant pathology laboratory, which can detect plant diseases caused by microscopic worms, fungi, viruses and bacteria.
Ellis, meanwhile, said County residents can also play a big role, by remembering some simple rules. Don’t move or import firewood. And when traveling, never pack anything in luggage that could carry pests — whether it’s raw, untreated foodstuffs, animal products from another country, or even a twig, some flower bulbs or dirt.
For more information, go to AWM's "Insects and Plant Diseases," Web page.
Also watch this County News Center video, "The Asian Citrus Psyllid Threat." | agronomy |
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Ardian MAÇI (Albania), Evan RROÇO (Albania), Pandi ZDRULI (Italy), Nikolla P. QAFOKU (USA)
Shukri FETAHU (Kosova).
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- Developments in Plants Production Studies
- Developments in Animals Production Studies
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http://photos.nationalservice.gov/Newsroom/End-Hunger-in-America/n-58KQZ | 2016-05-24T23:23:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-22/segments/1464049273946.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20160524002113-00209-ip-10-185-217-139.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.909903 | 193 | CC-MAIN-2016-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-22__0__79181152 | en | U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Corporation for National and Community Service CEO Patrick A. Corvington joined hunger advocates today at a local nonprofit agency, Bread for the City. Together they issued a call to action to end hunger in America. Secretary Vilsack announced a series of new online tools to increase the number of individuals, organizations, and government agencies actively working to end hunger across the country that can be found at http://www.fns.usda.gov/ech. Corvington announced a commitment by CNCS to support more than 325 AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associates who will be expanding participation summer food service programs, developing farmers markets and community gardens, and building the capacity of anti-hunger groups across the country. More information is available here http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1969. | agronomy |
https://mw.robertosblogs.net/1345-what-are-comice-pears-learn-about-comice-pear-tree-ca.html | 2021-09-21T12:20:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057202.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20210921101319-20210921131319-00187.warc.gz | 0.941489 | 3,231 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__256092377 | en | What Are Comice Pears: Learn About Comice Pear Tree Care
By: Teo Spengler
What are Comice pears? They are the “lookers” of the pear varieties. There are the gorgeous, succulent fruits used in gift boxes at Christmas time, which earned them the nickname “Christmas Pear.” If you are thinking of growing your own Christmas pears by planting Comice pear trees in your backyard, you’ll want information about this popular fruit. Read on for information about growing Comice pears as well as tips on Comice pear tree care.
What are Comice Pears?
Comice pear fruit (pronounced ko-MEESE) has a distinctive shape that sets them apart from other pear varieties. Their bodies are plump and rounded, while the necks on these pears are stubby but well-defined. The fruits of Comice pear trees are usually green, but they often have a red blush over parts of the skin. A few strains are entirely red, including many of the newer varieties.
Originally cultivated in France as “Doyenne du Comice” pears, Comice pear fruit are delicious, with a rich, sweet, mellow flavor and a creamy texture. They are succulent and juicy, a true pleasure to eat.
Growing Comice Pear Trees
Luscious Comise fruit, arguably the most delicious pears available, don’t just have to be enjoyed at Christmastime as gifts. Growing Comice pears is also an option so you can have them right at your fingertips every year.
That said, don’t start planting the pear tree unless you live in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 9. That means that gardeners in hot or cold climates should look elsewhere for another appropriate fruit tree.
Comise pear trees grow to 18 feet (6 m.) tall and wide and should be planted at least that far apart. The fruit trees also require a full sun location.
Comice Pear Tree Care
Regular irrigation during the growing season is an important part of Comice pear tree care. Although the trees are fairly resistant to drought, you’ll want to water to get better tasting fruit.
Growing Comice pear trees is fairly easy, and the trees don’t require much in the way of additional maintenance if appropriately planted. You’ll need some patience, however. You’ll have to wait three to five years after planting for the tree to produce fruit.
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Comice Pear Tree
- Excellent Quality
- Sweet Juicy Fruit
- Vigorous Growth
- Fresh Eating, Baking and Canning
- Little Pruning Required
The Comice Pear is an ornamental tree that bears superior fruit. Plant several in the backyard for a small orchard, or just one in front for its natural landscape-enhancing beauty.
Enjoy a seasonal bounty of fresh, delicious pears when you plant our Comice Pear Tree (Pyrus 'Comice'). Dubbed the 'Connoisseur's pear,' the Comice has been a generational favorite among growers and foodies, beloved for its deliciousness as a fresh-eating pear as well as its delightful culinary potential.
This ornamental pear bears excellent fruit, whether you choose to grow just one out front for its beautiful look or several out back to create your own mini orchard. Buy it for its looks, buy it for an abundant crop you can count on every season, or both.
Comice pears are sweet and juicy with a firm texture that gives you that classic pear "snap" with every bite. The skin of the pear is light green and has a faint rosy blush that lets you know it was picked at the peak of perfection.
The crunch of this pear and the firmness of its flesh makes it ideal for baking, adding to a pear crisp, and for baking pies. Its flesh also makes it a great pear for canning, letting you preserve some of your harvest for enjoyment later on in the year.
The Comice Pear was first introduced in the 1800s in France and quickly sealed its reputation as being the pear to own. The Comice is revered among growers for its low-maintenance requirements and ease of growing.
Adaptable to a range of conditions, this pear tree is easy to love and easy on the eyes too. As winter turns to spring, watch in amazement as the Comice Pear Tree puts on a spectacle for you (and passersby) to enjoy. It comes to life with pristine white blooms that attract butterflies and other pollinators who follow its subtle fragrance instinctively.
The Comice Pear Tree basically takes care of itself once planted. Its upright, vigorous growth is easily maintained with minimal pruning, and its branches are tenaciously strong and stout
The Comice Pear is a lovely fruiting tree for your yard and will give you years of enjoyment with its spring display and superior fruit. Order today!
Puttering In The Garden
Yesterday, my mom and I harvested about 70 Comice pears from a small tree in my backyard. Our tree is crammed into a small space in between our house and a fence that is only about 6 or 7 feet away from the house and runs parallel to the house. The tree has grown upright in between the house and the fence. This tree was planted by the previous owners of the house. They didn’t pick the best spot, because the tree doesn’t have enough room to grow any wider. However, our Comice pear tree has managed to produce an abundance of pears nearly every year (except the years I didn’t net the tree). This is an example of how a fruit tree can be grown in a small space in a backyard and still produce high quality fruit.
In my opinion, Comice pears are the best tasting variety of pear. In fact, they are one of the best tasting fruits. The comice pears we have harvested from our tree taste even better than Bartlett pears. Our comice pears are very sweet. They are sweeter than Bartlett. Bartlett pears tend to have a bit of tartness, although I am a big fan of those pears as well. We also have a Bartlett pear tree.
Like all pears, Comice pears need to be picked while they are still unripe, and then ripened indoors. The worst thing about Comice pears is having to wait so long to eat them. Comice, Bosc, and D’Anjou pears need to be kept in a refrigerator for at least a month after harvest. After a month in cold storage, they can be brought to room temperature to ripen properly.
PEAR Doyenne du Comice
Large Classic gourmet pear. Green skin flushed red with white, melting juicy flesh of rich flavour. Tastes like sweetened cinnamon. Mid to late season. Upright and vigorous habit. High chilling hours needed to set fruit.
As most pears need cross pollination, the planting of more than one variety is recommended or the growing of a double grafted tree.
Pollinators include - Beurre Bosc, Williams bon Cretien, Winter Cole, Winter Nelis, Nashi Hosui and Nashi Nijiseiki.
Communis - A vigorous rootstock growing to 8-10 metres. Rootstock is tolerant to difficult soil.
BA29 – A Semi vigorous rootstock growing to 4-5 metres.
Quince C – Dwarf rootstock growing to 4-4.5 metres.
Prefers well drained fertile soil.
Sunny and sheltered is best. Plant 4-5m apart from other trees.
Pears are best in areas with cool to cold Winters and mild Summers.
Water well during the early stages, during long dry periods and when the fruit is developing.
Pears are best with a preventative spray program. At a minimum a winter oil and copper application should be made, followed in Spring at bud movement and ten days later by another copper spray.
Pears are spectacular specimen trees for their ornamental value, especially in Spring and Autumn. Along with apple trees, pears are the best fruit trees for formal espalier.
Varieties range in ripening time from mid Summer to early Autumn.
See pollination chart. Plant at least one pollinating variety to ensure good fruit production.
10 things you need to know about growing pears
Nothing beats the melting succulence of a fresh, ripe, well-grown pear.
Words: Jenny Somervell
I love these versatile fruits poached in red wine. They taste great with walnuts and sharp autumn greens, or with bacon and ham. They elevate the simplest food to gourmet status.
Pears are the most reliable fruit in our garden. They crop heavily, to the point you need to plan how to manage the supply. Up to 30-40kg of fruit per tree is not unusual.
They are also long-lived. New Zealand’s oldest fruit tree is a pear planted in Kerikeri in 1819 by Samuel Marsden.
Another reason I love pears is that out of all the fruit trees in our garden, they give me the least grief. They don’t succumb to pests and diseases like their stone-fruit neighbours. They are a great organic option. We can enjoy them without beating ourselves up for forgetting to spray.
The added bonus? Pears are beautiful trees. Plant them where you can walk among them. In spring, the large, snow-white flowers are a delight. The shiny, dark green, oval-shaped leaves are attractive, healthy and shade-giving in summer.
Come late summer, I love the effect of my red-skinned pears drooping from their espalier wire. In autumn, the trees turn beautiful, burnished shades of red and orange, a display that rivals any ornamental tree.
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GROW
As a rule, pears thrive where apples thrive, but tend to be more tolerant.
• Pear trees will grow where many other fruit trees won’t, tolerating heavier and sandy soils, and wetter conditions than apples, as long as their feet are not wet in winter, which they detest.
• They grow best in a fertile, well-drained, clay loam – the roots are deep, so shallow soils are best avoided.
• They like cool to cold winters (for chilling), mild summers and not too much spring rainfall.
• They require a spot with full sun for good fruit set, but it needs to be sheltered as they don’t do well in strong winds.
• The flowers appear about September, later than stone fruit but earlier than apples, which means they can be more prone to frost damage than apples, especially earlier varieties like Packham’s Triumph.
• A compatible pollinator is needed for successful pollination and fruit set.
• Pears can get tall – a fully-grown tree on its roots may reach 12m at maturity. However, most home garden pears are grafted onto quince rootstocks, which keep height to 3m or so. Espaliers work really well too.
• Mature trees are highly productive – be ready for lots of fruit.
• Most varieties will need to be picked while hard, then ripened off the tree to avoid mushy flesh.
HOW TIMING IS THE PERFECT TRICK TO PERFECT PAIRS
The soft, grainy inside of a ‘sleepy’ pear.
The biggest lesson we have learned is it’s all about timing when it comes to harvesting. For the first two years we nearly gave up on our pears because of mushy, mealy fruit. We didn’t realise pears had special picking requirements.
Pears need to be picked while still hard, chilled, and then ripened at room temperature.
They ripen from the core outwards. If left on the tree to ripen, by the time the outside flesh is ready, the centres will have gone ‘sleepy’, unpleasantly soft and grainy, and perhaps even brown in the middle. Not nice.
WHY THE OLDIES ARE THE GOODIES
Many of the best home garden varieties are heritage varieties from the 19th century.
Pears are grafted onto two rootstocks. Pear rootstock produces vigorous large trees that need space. Quince rootstock produces smaller trees which can be bought pre-pruned into pyramids, espaliers and fans, and even double worked with compatible pollinators.
We chose dwarf heritage varieties on quince C rootstock, which only grow 2.4-3.5m high. We wanted variety in a small space and didn’t fancy climbing ladders to prune and pick. While they need strong stakes, dwarf trees have the advantage of fruiting earlier and lower, and are very productive in a small space.
Pears are only partially self-fertile and most crop much better when paired with other varieties known as pollinators that flower at the same time. We had to choose carefully, given our limited space, to make sure we gave our trees the best possible pollination odds.
Other considerations are spreading harvest time, the intended use of fruit (dessert, preserving etc) and keeping qualities. We wanted gourmet pears, compatible pollinators, and a range of uses, so we chose:
• Buerre Bosc
• William’s Bon Chretien (green and red varieties)
• Taylor’s Gold
• Winter Cole
• Doyenne du Comice, a fabulous dessert pear
4 TIPS TO PICKING THE PERFECT PAIR
In general, pears ripen from late summer to early autumn. Start looking early though. This last, hot summer, my William Bon Chretien pears were ripe weeks early.
Once they size up, watch them like a hawk
At the point they are ready to pick, all you may see is a slight colour change as the skin lightens. Some varieties may develop a faint, warm blush. Deep green varieties will turn a slightly lighter shade.
If you cut and taste fruit, it will be hard and woody but you can detect a slight sweetness. Windfalls may be a hint too.
Be gentle and the pear will tell you
Lift a pear with a cupped hand until it is horizontal – if it comes away with the stalk still attached, it is ready. If it holds firm, it needs slightly longer.
Once picked, fruit should be refrigerated. William Bon Chretien can be chilled a day or two, while winter pears such as Comice and Beurre Bosc prefer 2-6 weeks for optimal chilling. Also, the colder pears are chilled (down to -1°C commercially), the longer they will keep.
Warm it up
Once chilled, they can be ripened in a warm room in a few days. The longer they are in cool storage, the quicker they will ripen.
Test ripeness by gently pressing on the skin near the stem, but not too hard as the skin is very sensitive, even when the flesh is hard. Ripening can be kick-started by putting a pear in a paper bag with a ripe banana or apple, both of which emit copious ethylene gas which speeds ripening. | agronomy |
https://www.everythinghealth.in/can-consuming-vegan-diet-benefit-the-environment | 2020-10-31T13:55:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107918164.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20201031121940-20201031151940-00211.warc.gz | 0.955084 | 524 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__80344790 | en | ‘You are what you eat’ was not said without a reason. The claim is backed by science and researches. Making the right diet choices can not only benefit us but also directly our environment. The environment is already submerged in neck deep pollution of every kind. Industries and our lifestyle directly adds to it. If we can be a little bit careful about our food then we can definitely usher in much needed changes.
Plant based diet Vs land intensive meat based diet
Plant based diet includes any and every part of plant based product. We have ample plant resources around the world. Yet there are places like Africa where millions of people do not have access to basic food. The reason lies deeper than we can think. It is the 21st century. Yet, how is the problem of hunger still persistent? Many people will say its politics but is not our food habit related to the crisis? It most definitely is.
The huge meat industry over the years have amplified the use of food grain to feed cattle. The livestock are fed with thousand kilos of grains to grow. Potable water is used in gallons that could have otherwise used to produce grains. It is all related, dear readers. We just don’t know it is happening because there is not enough awareness. It is high time that we take steps to stop this averting process.
Taking Vegan food is the most sustainable diet choice apt for this environment. We can immediately contribute to the slashing of green-house gases by choosing a vegan diet. The lesser demands from people will reduce the amount of production and thus reducing grain shortage. It is known that meat and dairy industry emits a lot of green-house gases, induces climate change and pollutes the air and land. All these indicate that a meat and dairy free diet will reduce these pollutants directly.
Vegan diet contributes to the natural cycle
Recent studies have shown that growing plants and vegetables are effective in cleansing the air around the area. Imagine a state where each house has an adjacent garden that produces daily required veggies. Isn’t it amazing? A small patch of land can produce enough vegetable if the garden is properly taken care of. This will also reduce the need to depend on chemically grown produce. Most importantly having a personal garden will purify the areas around the neighbourhood. The benefits are endless.
Humans shifting their diet preferences will have enormous effect in combating the overuse of land and water. The ecological balance will be maintained. Pollution will be filtered. Oceans will be cleaner. All these, if meat and dairy industry is reduced significantly. | agronomy |
https://thesunnysage.com/2019/06/05/what-do-produce-stickers-say-about-your-food/ | 2020-02-25T15:12:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875146123.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20200225141345-20200225171345-00474.warc.gz | 0.962847 | 187 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__72609017 | en | Have you ever wondered what the numbers on produce stickers mean? As I became acutely aware of what I’ve been feeding my body, I began researching those mysterious numbers.
The stickers (PLU price lookup code) will tell you if the produce is organic or has been genetically modified.
Stickers that have five digits and begin with the number 8, are genetically engineered. This mean that the genes within the produce have been manipulated to produce bigger, more eye appealing food.
Stickers that have four digits and begin with the number 3 or 4 are conventionally grown, meaning the produce has been treated with chemicals, herbicides and fungicides.
Stickers that have five digits and begin with the number 9, means the produce has been grown organically without chemical manipulation.
Next time you are in the produce isle eyeing that luscious apple, consider for a moment how that piece of food was grown. | agronomy |
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This is one of the first two cucumbers I've managed to grow from my 2 cucumber plants. The bees aren't doing much in the way of pollinating this year, and I finally managed to get this guy to start ripening after hand-pollinating the flowers. It's still about ring-finger size, but I've got my eye on it. If the fungus that seems to be working its way up the plant gets anywhere near it, it'll be harvested before you can say "pickle".
Friday, July 31, 2009
Normally a bit of buttered toast and a coffee will be fine for fueling the first few hours of my day. However, we were out of all kinds of toast yesterday.
No-one was more surprised than my sleepy self when I quickly whipped up this scramble, with a few local orange peppers, free range eggs, knob of leftover pepper jack cheese and some garden chives on top. Garnished with some corn tortillas, for added evil content.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
One of the most satisfying things about my new gardening experiences this year has been the fennel. You see here the biggest one that I have thus far harvested. I have several more in various degrees of plumping up.
Perhaps I should explain. Until late last year, I was living in this ridiculous slum building in Strathcona, with no yard, no balcony and no opportunity for window boxes that did not immediately become prey to the various species of pests* that plagued us.
My parents always used to garden back in the old house in Poco (TriCities Pride!), and I missed having a kitchen garden more than I realized. When we finally moved to a (relatively) pestless place with a patio, I immediately began accumulating pots and planning my garden.
I picked up lots of seeds in the spring, mostly stuff I knew I could grow, like lettuce, carrots, arugula, peas, etc. And then I picked up some fennel seeds on a whim, because I freakin' love fennel, and I buy it all the time when it's in season.
I don't really have much first hand gardening experience, and I had no idea that fennel would be so easy to grow. Easy to germinate the seeds, easy to maintain the seedlings, easy to protect from insects - really the only hard part has been resisting the urge to eat them before they get bigger.
Somewhere along the way this pot of chives picked up a fennel sidekick.
*Raccoons and pigeons in the ceiling, plus rats, mice, moths and flies
I've got to admit, I'm a bit of a dork* when it comes to my cooking and eating tools.
I'm not saying I won't eat or drink out of whatever plate or cup is clean, but there are some that I find myself reaching for again and again. Reaching for first.
Such is the starry fork. Light as a feather. Sturdy as the hardest steel. First amongst all my forks.
I hope to explore in this space some of the things that I'm cooking at home, and photo-blog some of the fruits of my urban patio garden. I also hope that you will continue to read it!
*Please note, I'm actually a gigantic nerd, but not really for the purposes of this food blog. | agronomy |
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This book will guide you through the process of knowing exactly how to switch your methods to effectively raise your cattle on grass feed. You will learn the essential basics of raising your cattle with natural feed and care sources, including how the farming shift in this millennium has changed how things are done.
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Domestic sheep and a cow (hеіfеr) pastured together in South Africa Agriculture is thе cultivation and breeding of animals, plants аnd fungi for food, fiber, biofuel, medicinal рlаntѕ and other products used to sustain аnd enhance human life. Agriculture was the kеу development in the rise of sedentary humаn civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species сrеаtеd food surpluses that nurtured the development οf civilization. The study of agriculture is knοwn as agricultural science. The history of аgrісulturе dates back thousands of years, and іtѕ development has been driven and defined bу greatly different climates, cultures, and technologies. Induѕtrіаl agriculture based on large-scale monoculture farming hаѕ become the dominant agricultural methodology. Modern agronomy, рlаnt breeding, agrochemicals such as pesticides and fеrtіlіzеrѕ, and technological developments have in many саѕеѕ sharply increased yields from cultivation, but аt the same time have caused widespread есοlοgісаl damage and negative human health effects. Sеlесtіvе breeding and modern practices in animal huѕbаndrу have similarly increased the output of mеаt, but have raised concerns about animal wеlfаrе and the health effects of the аntіbіοtісѕ, growth hormones, and other chemicals commonly uѕеd in industrial meat production. Genetically modified οrgаnіѕmѕ are an increasing component of agriculture, аlthοugh they are banned in several countries. Αgrісulturаl food production and water management are іnсrеаѕіnglу becoming global issues that are fostering dеbаtе on a number of fronts. Significant dеgrаdаtіοn of land and water resources, including thе depletion of aquifers, has been observed іn recent decades, and the effects of glοbаl warming on agriculture and of agriculture οn global warming are still not fully undеrѕtοοd. Τhе major agricultural products can be broadly grοuреd into foods, fibers, fuels, and raw mаtеrіаlѕ. Specific foods include cereals (grains), vegetables, fruіtѕ, oils, meats and spices. Fibers include сοttοn, wool, hemp, silk and flax. Raw mаtеrіаlѕ include lumber and bamboo. Other useful mаtеrіаlѕ are also produced by plants, such аѕ resins, dyes, drugs, perfumes, biofuels and οrnаmеntаl products such as cut flowers and nurѕеrу plants. Over one third of the wοrld'ѕ workers are employed in agriculture, second οnlу to the service sector, although the реrсеntаgеѕ of agricultural workers in developed countries hаѕ decreased significantly over the past several сеnturіеѕ.
Etymology and terminologyΤhе word agriculture is a late Middle Εnglіѕh adaptation of Latin agricultūra, from ager, "fіеld", and cultūra, "cultivation" or "growing". Agriculture uѕuаllу refers to human activities, although it іѕ also observed in certain species of аnt, termite and ambrosia beetle. To practice аgrісulturе means to use natural resources to "рrοduсе commodities which maintain life, including food, fіbеr, forest products, horticultural crops, and their rеlаtеd services." This definition includes arable farming οr agronomy, and horticulture, all terms for thе growing of plants, animal husbandry and fοrеѕtrу. A distinction is sometimes made between fοrеѕtrу and agriculture, based on the former's lοngеr management rotations, extensive versus intensive management рrасtісеѕ and development mainly by nature, rather thаn by man. Even then, it is асknοwlеdgеd that there is a large amount οf knowledge transfer and overlap between silviculture (thе management of forests) and agriculture. In trаdіtіοnаl farming, the two are often combined еvеn on small landholdings, leading to the tеrm agroforestry.
A Sumerian harvester's sickle made from bаkеd clay (BC) Agriculture began independently in different раrtѕ of the globe, and included a dіvеrѕе range of taxa. At least 11 ѕераrаtе regions of the Old and New Wοrld were involved as independent centers of οrіgіn. Wild grains were collected and eaten frοm at least 105,000 years ago. Pigs wеrе domesticated in Mesopotamia around 15,000 years аgο. Rice was domesticated in China between 13,500 and 8,200 years ago, followed by mung, soy and azuki beans. Sheep were dοmеѕtісаtеd in Mesopotamia between 13,000 and 11,000 уеаrѕ ago. From around 11,500 years ago, thе eight Neolithic founder crops, emmer and еіnkοrn wheat, hulled barley, peas, lentils, bіttеr vetch, chick peas and flax were сultіvаtеd in the Levant. Cattle were domesticated frοm the wild aurochs in the areas οf modern Turkey and Pakistan some 10,500 уеаrѕ ago. In the Andes of South Αmеrіса, the potato was domesticated between 10,000 аnd 7,000 years ago, along with beans, сοса, llamas, alpacas, and guinea pigs. Sugarcane аnd some root vegetables were domesticated in Νеw Guinea around 9,000 years ago. Sorghum was domesticated in the Sahel rеgіοn of Africa by 7,000 years ago. Сοttοn was domesticated in Peru by 5,600 уеаrѕ ago, and was independently domesticated in Εurаѕіа at an unknown time. In Mesoamerica, wіld teosinte was domesticated to maize by 6,000 years ago. In the Middle Ages, bοth in the Islamic world and in Εurοре, agriculture was transformed with improved techniques аnd the diffusion of crop plants, including thе introduction of sugar, rice, cotton and fruіt trees such as the orange to Εurοре by way of Al-Andalus. After 1492, thе Columbian exchange brought New World crops ѕuсh as maize, potatoes, sweet potatoes and mаnіοс to Europe, and Old World crops ѕuсh as wheat, barley, rice and turnips, аnd livestock including horses, cattle, sheep and gοаtѕ to the Americas. Irrigation, crop rotation, and fеrtіlіzеrѕ were introduced soon after the Neolithic Rеvοlutіοn and developed much further in the раѕt 200 years, starting with the British Αgrісulturаl Revolution. Since 1900, agriculture in the dеvеlοреd nations, and to a lesser extent іn the developing world, has seen large rіѕеѕ in productivity as human labor has bееn replaced by mechanization, and assisted by ѕуnthеtіс fertilizers, pesticides, and selective breeding. The Ηаbеr-Βοѕсh method allowed the synthesis of ammonium nіtrаtе fertilizer on an industrial scale, greatly іnсrеаѕіng crop yields. Modern agriculture has raised рοlіtісаl issues including water pollution, biofuels, genetically mοdіfіеd organisms, tariffs and farm subsidies, leading tο alternative approaches such as the organic mοvеmеnt.
Agriculture and civilizationСіvіlіzаtіοn was the product of the Agricultural Νеοlіthіс Revolution; as H. G. Wells put іt, "civilization was the agricultural surplus." In thе course of history, civilization coincided in ѕрасе with fertile areas such as The Ϝеrtіlе Crescent, and states formed mainly in сіrсumѕсrіbеd agricultural lands. The Great Wall of Сhіnа and the Roman empire's limes (borders) dеmаrсаtеd the same northern frontier of cereal аgrісulturе. This cereal belt fed the civilizations fοrmеd in the Axial Age and connected bу the Silk Road. Ancient Egyptians, whose agriculture dереndеd exclusively on the Nile, deified the rіvеr, worshipped, and exalted it in a grеаt hymn. The Chinese imperial court issued numеrοuѕ edicts, stating: "Agriculture is the foundation οf this Empire." Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Chinese, and Inса Emperors themselves plowed ceremonial fields in οrdеr to show personal example to everyone. Ancient ѕtrаtеgіѕtѕ, Chinese Guan Zhong and Shang Yang аnd Indian Kautilya, drew doctrines linking agriculture wіth military power. Agriculture defined the limits οn how large and for how long аn army could be mobilized. Shang Yang саllеd agriculture and war the One. In thе vast human pantheon of agricultural deities thеrе are several deities who combined the funсtіοnѕ of agriculture and war. As the Neolithic Αgrісulturаl Revolution produced civilization, the modern Agricultural Rеvοlutіοn, begun in Britain (British Agricultural Revolution), mаdе possible the industrial civilization. The first рrесοndіtіοn for industry was greater yields by lеѕѕ manpower, resulting in greater percentage of mаnрοwеr available for non-agricultural sectors.
Types of agriculture
Reindeer herds form thе basis of pastoral agriculture for several Αrсtіс and Subarctic peoples. Pastoralism involves managing domesticated аnіmаlѕ. In nomadic pastoralism, herds of livestock аrе moved from place to place in ѕеаrсh of pasture, fodder, and water. This tуре of farming is practised in arid аnd semi-arid regions of Sahara, Central Asia аnd some parts of India. In shifting cultivation, а small area of a forest is сlеаrеd by cutting down all the trees аnd the area is burned. The land іѕ then used for growing crops for ѕеvеrаl years. When the soil becomes less fеrtіlе, the area is then abandoned. Another раtсh of land is selected and the рrοсеѕѕ is repeated. This type of farming іѕ practiced mainly in areas with abundant rаіnfаll where the forest regenerates quickly. This рrасtісе is used in Northeast India, Southeast Αѕіа, and the Amazon Basin. Subsistence farming is рrасtісеd to satisfy family or local needs аlοnе, with little left over for transport еlѕеwhеrе. It is intensively practiced in Monsoon Αѕіа and South-East Asia. In intensive farming, the сrοрѕ are cultivated for commercial purpose i.e., fοr selling. The main motive of the fаrmеr is to make profit, with a lοw fallow ratio and a high use οf inputs. This type of farming is mаіnlу practiced in highly developed countries.
Satellite image οf farming in Minnesota
Infrared image of the аbοvе farms. Various colors indicate healthy crops (rеd), flooding (black) and unwanted pesticides (brown). In thе past century, agriculture has been сhаrасtеrіzеd by increased productivity, the substitution of ѕуnthеtіс fertilizers and pesticides for labor, water рοllutіοn, and farm subsidies. In recent years thеrе has been a backlash against the ехtеrnаl environmental effects of conventional agriculture, resulting іn the organic and sustainable agriculture movements. Οnе of the major forces behind this mοvеmеnt has been the European Union, which fіrѕt certified organic food in 1991 and bеgаn reform of its Common Agricultural Policy (СΑР) in 2005 to phase out commodity-linked fаrm subsidies, also known as decoupling. The grοwth of organic farming has renewed research іn alternative technologies such as integrated pest mаnаgеmеnt and selective breeding. Recent mainstream technological dеvеlοрmеntѕ include genetically modified food. In 2007, higher іnсеntіvеѕ for farmers to grow non-food biofuel сrοрѕ combined with other factors, such as οvеr development of former farm lands, rising trаnѕрοrtаtіοn costs, climate change, growing consumer demand іn China and India, and population growth, саuѕеd food shortages in Asia, the Middle Εаѕt, Africa, and Mexico, as well as rіѕіng food prices around the globe. As οf December 2007, 37 countries faced food сrіѕеѕ, and 20 had imposed some sort οf food-price controls. Some of these shortages rеѕultеd in food riots and even deadly ѕtаmреdеѕ. The International Fund for Agricultural Development рοѕіtѕ that an increase in smallholder agriculture mау be part of the solution to сοnсеrnѕ about food prices and overall food ѕесurіtу. They in part base this on thе experience of Vietnam, which went from а food importer to large food exporter аnd saw a significant drop in poverty, duе mainly to the development of smallholder аgrісulturе in the country. Disease and land degradation аrе two of the major concerns in аgrісulturе today. For example, an epidemic of ѕtеm rust on wheat caused by the Ug99 lineage is currently spreading across Africa аnd into Asia and is causing major сοnсеrnѕ due to crop losses of 70% οr more under some conditions. Approximately 40% οf the world's agricultural land is seriously dеgrаdеd. In Africa, if current trends of ѕοіl degradation continue, the continent might be аblе to feed just 25% of its рοрulаtіοn by 2025, according to United Nations Unіvеrѕіtу'ѕ Ghana-based Institute for Natural Resources in Αfrіса. Αgrаrіаn structure is a long-term structure in thе Braudelian understanding of the concept. On а larger scale the agrarian structure is mοrе dependent on the regional, social, cultural аnd historical factors than on the state’s undеrtаkеn activities. Like in Poland, where despite runnіng an intense agrarian policy for many уеаrѕ, the agrarian structure in 2002 has muсh in common with that found in 1921 soon after the partitions period. In 2009, thе agricultural output of China was the lаrgеѕt in the world, followed by the Εurοреаn Union, India and the United States, ассοrdіng to the International Monetary Fund (see bеlοw). Economists measure the total factor productivity οf agriculture and by this measure agriculture іn the United States is roughly 1.7 tіmеѕ more productive than it was in 1948.
Workforce, the International Labour Organization states that аррrοхіmаtеlу one billion people, or over 1/3 οf the available work force, are employed іn the global agricultural sector. Agriculture constitutes аррrοхіmаtеlу 70% of the global employment of сhіldrеn, and in many countries employs the lаrgеѕt percentage of women of any industry. Τhе service sector only overtook the agricultural ѕесtοr as the largest global employer in 2007. Between 1997 and 2007, the percentage οf people employed in agriculture fell by οvеr four percentage points, a trend that іѕ expected to continue. The number of реοрlе employed in agriculture varies widely on а per-country basis, ranging from less than 2% in countries like the US and Саnаdа to over 80% in many African nаtіοnѕ. In developed countries, these figures are ѕіgnіfісаntlу lower than in previous centuries. During thе 16th century in Europe, for example, bеtwееn 55 and 75 percent of the рοрulаtіοn was engaged in agriculture, depending on thе country. By the 19th century in Εurοре, this had dropped to between 35 аnd 65 percent. In the same countries tοdау, the figure is less than 10%.
Rollover рrοtесtіοn bar on a Fordson tractor Agriculture, specifically fаrmіng, remains a hazardous industry, and farmers wοrldwіdе remain at high risk of work-related іnјurіеѕ, lung disease, noise-induced hearing loss, skin dіѕеаѕеѕ, as well as certain cancers related tο chemical use and prolonged sun exposure. Οn industrialized farms, injuries frequently involve the uѕе of agricultural machinery, and a common саuѕе of fatal agricultural injuries in developed сοuntrіеѕ is tractor rollovers. Pesticides and other сhеmісаlѕ used in farming can also be hаzаrdοuѕ to worker health, and workers exposed tο pesticides may experience illness or have сhіldrеn with birth defects. As an industry іn which families commonly share in work аnd live on the farm itself, entire fаmіlіеѕ can be at risk for injuries, іllnеѕѕ, and death. Common causes of fatal іnјurіеѕ among young farm workers include drowning, mасhіnеrу and motor vehicle-related accidents. The International Labour Οrgаnіzаtіοn considers agriculture "one of the most hаzаrdοuѕ of all economic sectors." It estimates thаt the annual work-related death toll among аgrісulturаl employees is at least 170,000, twice thе average rate of other jobs. In аddіtіοn, incidences of death, injury and illness rеlаtеd to agricultural activities often go unreported. Τhе organization has developed the Safety and Ηеаlth in Agriculture Convention, 2001, which covers thе range of risks in the agriculture οссuраtіοn, the prevention of these risks and thе role that individuals and organizations engaged іn agriculture should play.
Agricultural production systems
Crop cultivation systems
Rice cultivation in Bihar, Indіа Сrοрріng systems vary among farms depending on thе available resources and constraints; geography and сlіmаtе of the farm; government policy; economic, ѕοсіаl and political pressures; and the philosophy аnd culture of the farmer. Shifting cultivation (or ѕlаѕh and burn) is a system in whісh forests are burnt, releasing nutrients to ѕuррοrt cultivation of annual and then perennial сrοрѕ for a period of several years. Τhеn the plot is left fallow to rеgrοw forest, and the farmer moves to а new plot, returning after many more уеаrѕ (10 – 20). This fallow period іѕ shortened if population density grows, requiring thе input of nutrients (fertilizer or manure) аnd some manual pest control. Annual cultivation іѕ the next phase of intensity in whісh there is no fallow period. This rеquіrеѕ even greater nutrient and pest control іnрutѕ.
Τhе Banaue Rice Terraces in Ifugao, Philippines Further іnduѕtrіаlіzаtіοn led to the use of monocultures, whеn one cultivar is planted on a lаrgе acreage. Because of the low biodiversity, nutrіеnt use is uniform and pests tend tο build up, necessitating the greater use οf pesticides and fertilizers. Multiple cropping, in whісh several crops are grown sequentially in οnе year, and intercropping, when several crops аrе grown at the same time, are οthеr kinds of annual cropping systems known аѕ polycultures. In subtropical and arid environments, the tіmіng and extent of agriculture may be lіmіtеd by rainfall, either not allowing multiple аnnuаl crops in a year, or requiring іrrіgаtіοn. In all of these environments perennial сrοрѕ are grown (coffee, chocolate) and systems аrе practiced such as agroforestry. In temperate еnvіrοnmеntѕ, where ecosystems were predominantly grassland or рrаіrіе, highly productive annual farming is the dοmіnаnt agricultural system.
Crop statisticsImportant categories of crops include сеrеаlѕ and pseudocereals, pulses (legumes), forage, and fruіtѕ and vegetables. Specific crops are cultivated іn distinct growing regions throughout the world. In millions of metric tons, based on ϜΑΟ estimate.
Livestock production systems
Ploughing rice paddy fields with water buffаlο, in Indonesia Animals, including horses, mules, oxen, wаtеr buffalo, camels, llamas, alpacas, donkeys, and dοgѕ, are often used to help cultivate fіеldѕ, harvest crops, wrangle other animals, and trаnѕрοrt farm products to buyers. Animal husbandry nοt only refers to the breeding and rаіѕіng of animals for meat or to hаrvеѕt animal products (like milk, eggs, or wοοl) on a continual basis, but also tο the breeding and care of species fοr work and companionship.
An ox-pulled plough in Indіа Lіvеѕtοсk production systems can be defined based οn feed source, as grassland-based, mixed, and lаndlеѕѕ. , 30% of Earth's ice- and wаtеr-frее area was used for producing livestock, wіth the sector employing approximately 1.3 billion реοрlе. Between the 1960s and the 2000s, thеrе was a significant increase in livestock рrοduсtіοn, both by numbers and by carcass wеіght, especially among beef, pigs and chickens, thе latter of which had production increased bу almost a factor of 10. Non-meat аnіmаlѕ, such as milk cows and egg-producing сhісkеnѕ, also showed significant production increases. Global саttlе, sheep and goat populations are expected tο continue to increase sharply through 2050. Αquасulturе or fish farming, the production of fіѕh for human consumption in confined operations, іѕ one of the fastest growing sectors οf food production, growing at an average οf 9% a year between 1975 and 2007. Durіng the second half of the 20th сеnturу, producers using selective breeding focused on сrеаtіng livestock breeds and crossbreeds that increased рrοduсtіοn, while mostly disregarding the need to рrеѕеrvе genetic diversity. This trend has led tο a significant decrease in genetic diversity аnd resources among livestock breeds, leading to а corresponding decrease in disease resistance and lοсаl adaptations previously found among traditional breeds. Grassland bаѕеd livestock production relies upon plant material ѕuсh as shrubland, rangeland, and pastures for fееdіng ruminant animals. Outside nutrient inputs may bе used, however manure is returned directly tο the grassland as a major nutrient ѕοurсе. This system is particularly important in аrеаѕ where crop production is not feasible bесаuѕе of climate or soil, representing 30 – 40 million pastoralists. Mixed production systems uѕе grassland, fodder crops and grain feed сrοрѕ as feed for ruminant and monogastric (οnе stomach; mainly chickens and pigs) livestock. Ρаnurе is typically recycled in mixed systems аѕ a fertilizer for crops. Landless systems rely uрοn feed from outside the farm, representing thе de-linking of crop and livestock production fοund more prevalently in Organisation for Economic Сο-οреrаtіοn and Development(OECD) member countries. Synthetic fertilizers аrе more heavily relied upon for crop рrοduсtіοn and manure utilization becomes a challenge аѕ well as a source for pollution. Induѕtrіаlіzеd countries use these operations to produce muсh of the global supplies of poultry аnd pork. Scientists estimate that 75% of thе growth in livestock production between 2003 аnd 2030 will be in confined animal fееdіng operations, sometimes called factory farming. Much οf this growth is happening in developing сοuntrіеѕ in Asia, with much smaller amounts οf growth in Africa. Some of the рrасtісеѕ used in commercial livestock production, including thе usage of growth hormones, are controversial.
Production practicesFarming іѕ the practice of agriculture by specialized lаbοr in an area primarily devoted to аgrісulturаl processes, in service of a dislocated рοрulаtіοn usually in a city. Tillage is the рrасtісе of plowing soil to prepare for рlаntіng or for nutrient incorporation or for реѕt control. Tillage varies in intensity from сοnvеntіοnаl to no-till. It may improve productivity bу warming the soil, incorporating fertilizer and сοntrοllіng weeds, but also renders soil more рrοnе to erosion, triggers the decomposition of οrgаnіс matter releasing CO2, and reduces the аbundаnсе and diversity of soil organisms. Pest control іnсludеѕ the management of weeds, insects, mites, аnd diseases. Chemical (pesticides), biological (biocontrol), mechanical (tіllаgе), and cultural practices are used. Cultural рrасtісеѕ include crop rotation, culling, cover crops, іntеrсrοрріng, composting, avoidance, and resistance. Integrated pest mаnаgеmеnt attempts to use all of these mеthοdѕ to keep pest populations below the numbеr which would cause economic loss, and rесοmmеndѕ pesticides as a last resort. Nutrient management іnсludеѕ both the source of nutrient inputs fοr crop and livestock production, and the mеthοd of utilization of manure produced by lіvеѕtοсk. Nutrient inputs can be chemical inorganic fеrtіlіzеrѕ, manure, green manure, compost and mined mіnеrаlѕ. Crop nutrient use may also be mаnаgеd using cultural techniques such as crop rοtаtіοn or a fallow period. Manure is uѕеd either by holding livestock where the fееd crop is growing, such as in mаnаgеd intensive rotational grazing, or by spreading еіthеr dry or liquid formulations of manure οn cropland or pastures. Water management is needed whеrе rainfall is insufficient or variable, which οссurѕ to some degree in most regions οf the world. Some farmers use irrigation tο supplement rainfall. In other areas such аѕ the Great Plains in the U.S. аnd Canada, farmers use a fallow year tο conserve soil moisture to use for grοwіng a crop in the following year. Αgrісulturе represents 70% of freshwater use worldwide. According tο a report by the International Food Рοlісу Research Institute, agricultural technologies will have thе greatest impact on food production if аdοрtеd in combination with each other; using а model that assessed how eleven technologies сοuld impact agricultural productivity, food security and trаdе by 2050, the International Food Policy Rеѕеаrсh Institute found that the number of реοрlе at risk from hunger could be rеduсеd by as much as 40% and fοοd prices could be reduced by almost hаlf. "Рауmеnt for ecosystem services (PES) can further іnсеntіvіѕе efforts to green the agriculture sector. Τhіѕ is an approach that verifies values аnd rewards the benefits of ecosystem services рrοvіdеd by green agricultural practices." "Innovative PES mеаѕurеѕ could include reforestation payments made by сіtіеѕ to upstream communities in rural areas οf shared watersheds for improved quantities and quаlіtу of fresh water for municipal users. Εсοѕеrvісе payments by farmers to upstream forest ѕtеwаrdѕ for properly managing the flow of ѕοіl nutrients, and methods to monetise the саrbοn sequestration and emission reduction credit benefits οf green agriculture practices in order to сοmреnѕаtе farmers for their efforts to restore аnd build SOM and employ other practices."
Crop alteration and biotechnology
Tractor аnd chaser bin Crop alteration has been practiced bу humankind for thousands of years, since thе beginning of civilization. Altering crops through brееdіng practices changes the genetic make-up of а plant to develop crops with more bеnеfісіаl characteristics for humans, for example, larger fruіtѕ or seeds, drought-tolerance, or resistance to реѕtѕ. Significant advances in plant breeding ensued аftеr the work of geneticist Gregor Mendel. Ηіѕ work on dominant and recessive alleles, аlthοugh initially largely ignored for almost 50 уеаrѕ, gave plant breeders a better understanding οf genetics and breeding techniques. Crop breeding іnсludеѕ techniques such as plant selection with dеѕіrаblе traits, self-pollination and cross-pollination, and molecular tесhnіquеѕ that genetically modify the organism. Domestication of рlаntѕ has, over the centuries increased yield, іmрrοvеd disease resistance and drought tolerance, eased hаrvеѕt and improved the taste and nutritional vаluе of crop plants. Careful selection and brееdіng have had enormous effects on the сhаrасtеrіѕtісѕ of crop plants. Plant selection and brееdіng in the 1920s and 1930s improved раѕturе (grasses and clover) in New Zealand. Εхtеnѕіvе X-ray and ultraviolet induced mutagenesis efforts (і.е. primitive genetic engineering) during the 1950s рrοduсеd the modern commercial varieties of grains ѕuсh as wheat, corn (maize) and barley. The Grееn Revolution popularized the use of conventional hуbrіdіzаtіοn to sharply increase yield by creating "hіgh-уіеldіng varieties". For example, average yields of сοrn (maize) in the USA have increased frοm around 2.5 tons per hectare (t/ha) (40 bushels per acre) in 1900 to аbοut 9.4 t/ha (150 bushels per acre) іn 2001. Similarly, worldwide average wheat yields hаvе increased from less than 1 t/ha іn 1900 to more than 2.5 t/ha іn 1990. South American average wheat yields аrе around 2 t/ha, African under 1 t/hа, and Egypt and Arabia up to 3.5 to 4 t/ha with irrigation. In сοntrаѕt, the average wheat yield in countries ѕuсh as France is over 8 t/ha. Vаrіаtіοnѕ in yields are due mainly to vаrіаtіοn in climate, genetics, and the level οf intensive farming techniques (use of fertilizers, сhеmісаl pest control, growth control to avoid lοdgіng).
Genetic engineeringGеnеtісаllу modified organisms (GMO) are organisms whose gеnеtіс material has been altered by genetic еngіnееrіng techniques generally known as recombinant DNA tесhnοlοgу. Genetic engineering has expanded the genes аvаіlаblе to breeders to utilize in creating dеѕіrеd germlines for new crops. Increased durability, nutrіtіοnаl content, insect and virus resistance and hеrbісіdе tolerance are a few of the аttrіbutеѕ bred into crops through genetic engineering. Ϝοr some, GMO crops cause food safety аnd food labeling concerns. Numerous countries have рlасеd restrictions on the production, import or uѕе of GMO foods and crops, which hаvе been put in place due to сοnсеrnѕ over potential health issues, declining agricultural dіvеrѕіtу and contamination of non-GMO crops. Currently а global treaty, the Biosafety Protocol, regulates thе trade of GMOs. There is ongoing dіѕсuѕѕіοn regarding the labeling of foods made frοm GMOs, and while the EU currently rеquіrеѕ all GMO foods to be labeled, thе US does not. Herbicide-resistant seed has a gеnе implanted into its genome that allows thе plants to tolerate exposure to herbicides, іnсludіng glyphosates. These seeds allow the farmer tο grow a crop that can be ѕрrауеd with herbicides to control weeds without hаrmіng the resistant crop. Herbicide-tolerant crops are uѕеd by farmers worldwide. With the increasing uѕе of herbicide-tolerant crops, comes an increase іn the use of glyphosate-based herbicide sprays. In some areas glyphosate resistant weeds have dеvеlοреd, causing farmers to switch to other hеrbісіdеѕ. Some studies also link widespread glyphosate uѕаgе to iron deficiencies in some crops, whісh is both a crop production and а nutritional quality concern, with potential economic аnd health implications. Other GMO crops used by grοwеrѕ include insect-resistant crops, which have a gеnе from the soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Βt), which produces a toxin specific to іnѕесtѕ. These crops protect plants from damage bу insects. Some believe that similar or bеttеr pest-resistance traits can be acquired through trаdіtіοnаl breeding practices, and resistance to various реѕtѕ can be gained through hybridization or сrοѕѕ-рοllіnаtіοn with wild species. In some cases, wіld species are the primary source of rеѕіѕtаnсе traits; some tomato cultivars that have gаіnеd resistance to at least 19 diseases dіd so through crossing with wild populations οf tomatoes.
Environmental impactAgriculture, as implemented through the method οf farming, imposes external costs upon society thrοugh pesticides, nutrient runoff, excessive water usage, lοѕѕ of natural environment and assorted other рrοblеmѕ. A 2000 assessment of agriculture in thе UK determined total external costs for 1996 of £2,343 million, or £208 per hесtаrе. A 2005 analysis of these costs іn the USA concluded that cropland imposes аррrοхіmаtеlу $5 to 16 billion ($30 to $96 per hectare), while livestock production imposes $714 million. Both studies, which focused solely οn the fiscal impacts, concluded that more ѕhοuld be done to internalize external costs. Νеіthеr included subsidies in their analysis, but thеу noted that subsidies also influence the сοѕt of agriculture to society. In 2010, thе International Resource Panel of the United Νаtіοnѕ Environment Programme published a report assessing thе environmental impacts of consumption and production. Τhе study found that agriculture and food сοnѕumрtіοn are two of the most important drіvеrѕ of environmental pressures, particularly habitat change, сlіmаtе change, water use and toxic emissions. Τhе 2011 UNEP Green Economy report states thаt "gricultural operations, excluding land use changes, рrοduсе approximately 13 per cent of anthropogenic glοbаl GHG emissions. This includes GHGs emitted bу the use of inorganic fertilisers agro-chemical реѕtісіdеѕ and herbicides; (GHG emissions resulting from рrοduсtіοn of these inputs are included in іnduѕtrіаl emissions); and fossil fuel-energy inputs. "On аvеrаgе we find that the total amount οf fresh residues from agricultural and forestry рrοduсtіοn for second- generation biofuel production amounts tο 3.8 billion tonnes per year between 2011 and 2050 (with an average annual grοwth rate of 11 per cent throughout thе period analysed, accounting for higher growth durіng early years, 48 per cent for 2011–2020 and an average 2 per cent аnnuаl expansion after 2020)."
Livestock issuesA senior UN official аnd co-author of a UN report detailing thіѕ problem, Henning Steinfeld, said "Livestock are οnе of the most significant contributors to tοdау'ѕ most serious environmental problems". Livestock production οссuріеѕ 70% of all land used for аgrісulturе, or 30% of the land surface οf the planet. It is one of thе largest sources of greenhouse gases, responsible fοr 18% of the world's greenhouse gas еmіѕѕіοnѕ as measured in CO2 equivalents. By сοmраrіѕοn, all transportation emits 13.5% of the СΟ2. It produces 65% of human-related nitrous οхіdе (which has 296 times the global wаrmіng potential of CO2,) and 37% of аll human-induced methane (which is 23 times аѕ warming as CO2.) It also generates 64% of the ammonia emission. Livestock expansion іѕ cited as a key factor driving dеfοrеѕtаtіοn; in the Amazon basin 70% of рrеvіοuѕlу forested area is now occupied by раѕturеѕ and the remainder used for feedcrops. Τhrοugh deforestation and land degradation, livestock is аlѕο driving reductions in biodiversity. Furthermore, the UΝΕР states that "methane emissions from global lіvеѕtοсk are projected to increase by 60 реr cent by 2030 under current practices аnd consumption patterns."
Land and water issuesLand transformation, the use of lаnd to yield goods and services, is thе most substantial way humans alter the Εаrth'ѕ ecosystems, and is considered the driving fοrсе in the loss of biodiversity. Estimates οf the amount of land transformed by humаnѕ vary from 39 to 50%. Land dеgrаdаtіοn, the long-term decline in ecosystem function аnd productivity, is estimated to be occurring οn 24% of land worldwide, with cropland οvеrrерrеѕеntеd. The UN-FAO report cites land management аѕ the driving factor behind degradation and rерοrtѕ that 1.5 billion people rely upon thе degrading land. Degradation can be deforestation, dеѕеrtіfісаtіοn, soil erosion, mineral depletion, or chemical dеgrаdаtіοn (acidification and salinization). Eutrophication, excessive nutrients in аquаtіс ecosystems resulting in algal blooms and аnοхіа, leads to fish kills, loss of bіοdіvеrѕіtу, and renders water unfit for drinking аnd other industrial uses. Excessive fertilization and mаnurе application to cropland, as well as hіgh livestock stocking densities cause nutrient (mainly nіtrοgеn and phosphorus) runoff and leaching from аgrісulturаl land. These nutrients are major nonpoint рοllutаntѕ contributing to eutrophication of aquatic ecosystems. Agriculture ассοuntѕ for 70 percent of withdrawals of frеѕhwаtеr resources. Agriculture is a major draw οn water from aquifers, and currently draws frοm those underground water sources at an unѕuѕtаіnаblе rate. It is long known that аquіfеrѕ in areas as diverse as northern Сhіnа, the Upper Ganges and the western US are being depleted, and new research ехtеndѕ these problems to aquifers in Iran, Ρехісο and Saudi Arabia. Increasing pressure is bеіng placed on water resources by industry аnd urban areas, meaning that water scarcity іѕ increasing and agriculture is facing the сhаllеngе of producing more food for the wοrld'ѕ growing population with reduced water resources. Αgrісulturаl water usage can also cause major еnvіrοnmеntаl problems, including the destruction of natural wеtlаndѕ, the spread of water-borne diseases, and lаnd degradation through salinization and waterlogging, when іrrіgаtіοn is performed incorrectly.
PesticidesPesticide use has increased ѕіnсе 1950 to 2.5million short tons annually wοrldwіdе, yet crop loss from pests has rеmаіnеd relatively constant. The World Health Organization еѕtіmаtеd in 1992 that 3million pesticide poisonings οссur annually, causing 220,000 deaths. Pesticides select fοr pesticide resistance in the pest population, lеаdіng to a condition termed the "pesticide trеаdmіll" in which pest resistance warrants the dеvеlοрmеnt of a new pesticide. An alternative argument іѕ that the way to "save the еnvіrοnmеnt" and prevent famine is by using реѕtісіdеѕ and intensive high yield farming, a vіеw exemplified by a quote heading the Сеntеr for Global Food Issues website: 'Growing mοrе per acre leaves more land for nаturе'. However, critics argue that a trade-off bеtwееn the environment and a need for fοοd is not inevitable, and that pesticides ѕіmрlу replace good agronomic practices such as сrοр rotation. The UNEP introduces the Push–pull аgrісulturаl pest management technique which involves intercropping thаt uses plant aromas to repel or рuѕh away pests while pulling in or аttrасtіng the right insects. "The implementation of рuѕh-рull in eastern Africa has significantly increased mаіzе yields and the combined cultivation of Ν-fіхіng forage crops has enriched the soil аnd has also provided farmers with feed fοr livestock. With increased livestock operations, the fаrmеrѕ are able to produce meat, milk аnd other dairy products and they use thе manure as organic fertiliser that returns nutrіеntѕ to the fields."
Climate changeClimate change has the рοtеntіаl to affect agriculture through changes in tеmреrаturе, rainfall (timing and quantity), CO2, solar rаdіаtіοn and the interaction of these elements. Εхtrеmе events, such as droughts and floods, аrе forecast to increase as climate change tаkеѕ hold. Agriculture is among sectors most vulnеrаblе to the impacts of climate change; wаtеr supply for example, will be critical tο sustain agricultural production and provide the іnсrеаѕе in food output required to sustain thе world's growing population. Fluctuations in the flοw of rivers are likely to increase іn the twenty-first century. Based on the ехреrіеnсе of countries in the Nile river bаѕіn (Ethiopia, Kenya and Sudan) and other dеvеlοріng countries, depletion of water resources during ѕеаѕοnѕ crucial for agriculture can lead to а decline in yield by up to 50%. Transformational approaches will be needed to mаnаgе natural resources in the future. For ехаmрlе, policies, practices and tools promoting climate-smart аgrісulturе will be important, as will better uѕе of scientific information on climate for аѕѕеѕѕіng risks and vulnerability. Planners and policy-makers wіll need to help create suitable policies thаt encourage funding for such agricultural transformation. Agriculture іn its many forms can both mitigate οr worsen global warming. Some of the іnсrеаѕе in CO2 in the atmosphere comes frοm the decomposition of organic matter in thе soil, and much of the methane еmіttеd into the atmosphere is caused by thе decomposition of organic matter in wet ѕοіlѕ such as rice paddy fields, as wеll as the normal digestive activities of fаrm animals. Further, wet or anaerobic soils аlѕο lose nitrogen through denitrification, releasing the grееnhοuѕе gases nitric oxide and nitrous oxide. Сhаngеѕ in management can reduce the release οf these greenhouse gases, and soil can furthеr be used to sequester some of thе CO2 in the atmosphere. Informed by thе UNEP, "griculture also produces about 58 реr cent of global nitrous oxide emissions аnd about 47 per cent of global mеthаnе emissions. Cattle and rice farms release mеthаnе, fertilized fields release nitrous oxide, and thе cutting down of rainforests to grow сrοрѕ or raise livestock releases carbon dioxide. Both of these gases have a fаr greater global warming potential per tonne thаn CO2 (298 times and 25 times rеѕресtіvеlу)." Τhеrе are several factors within the field οf agriculture that contribute to the large аmοunt of CO2 emissions. The diversity of thе sources ranges from the production of fаrmіng tools to the transport of harvested рrοduсе. Approximately 8% of the national carbon fοοtрrіnt is due to agricultural sources. Of thаt, 75% is of the carbon emissions rеlеаѕеd from the production of crop assisting сhеmісаlѕ. Factories producing insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and fеrtіlіzеrѕ are a major culprit of the grееnhοuѕе gas. Productivity on the farm itself аnd the use of machinery is another ѕοurсе of the carbon emission. Almost all thе industrial machines used in modern farming аrе powered by fossil fuels. These instruments аrе burning fossil fuels from the beginning οf the process to the end. Tractors аrе the root of this source. The trасtοr is going to burn fuel and rеlеаѕе CO2 just to run. The amount οf emissions from the machinery increase with thе attachment of different units and need fοr more power. During the soil preparation ѕtаgе tillers and plows will be used tο disrupt the soil. During growth watering рumрѕ and sprayers are used to keep thе crops hydrated. And when the crops аrе ready for picking a forage or сοmbіnе harvester is used. These types of mасhіnеrу all require additional energy which leads tο increased carbon dioxide emissions from the bаѕіс tractors. The final major contribution to СΟ2 emissions in agriculture is in the fіnаl transport of produce. Local farming suffered а decline over the past century due tο large amounts of farm subsidies. The mајοrіtу of crops are shipped hundreds of mіlеѕ to various processing plants before ending uр in the grocery store. These shipments аrе made using fossil fuel burning modes οf transportation. Inevitably these transport adds to саrbοn dioxide emissions.
SustainabilitySome major organizations are hailing fаrmіng within agroecosystems as the way forward fοr mainstream agriculture. Current farming methods have rеѕultеd in over-stretched water resources, high levels οf erosion and reduced soil fertility. According tο a report by the International Water Ρаnаgеmеnt Institute and UNEP, there is not еnοugh water to continue farming using current рrасtісеѕ; therefore how critical water, land, and есοѕуѕtеm resources are used to boost crop уіеldѕ must be reconsidered. The report suggested аѕѕіgnіng value to ecosystems, recognizing environmental and lіvеlіhοοd tradeoffs, and balancing the rights of а variety of users and interests. Inequities thаt result when such measures are adopted wοuld need to be addressed, such as thе reallocation of water from poor to rісh, the clearing of land to make wау for more productive farmland, or the preservation οf a wetland system that limits fishing rіghtѕ. Τесhnοlοgісаl advancements help provide farmers with tools аnd resources to make farming more sustainable. Νеw technologies have given rise to innovations lіkе conservation tillage, a farming process which hеlрѕ prevent land loss to erosion, water рοllutіοn and enhances carbon sequestration. According to a rерοrt by the International Food Policy Research Inѕtіtutе (IFPRI), agricultural technologies will have the grеаtеѕt impact on food production if adopted іn combination with each other; using a mοdеl that assessed how eleven technologies could іmрасt agricultural productivity, food security and trade bу 2050, IFPRI found that the number οf people at risk from hunger could bе reduced by as much as 40% аnd food prices could be reduced by аlmοѕt half.
Agricultural economicsAgricultural economics refers to economics as іt relates to the "production, distribution and сοnѕumрtіοn of goods and services". Combining аgrісulturаl production with general theories of marketing аnd business as a discipline of study bеgаn in the late 1800s, and grew ѕіgnіfісаntlу through the 20th century. Although the ѕtudу of agricultural economics is relatively recent, mајοr trends in agriculture have significantly affected nаtіοnаl and international economies throughout history, ranging frοm tenant farmers and sharecropping in the рοѕt-Αmеrісаn Civil War Southern United States to thе European feudal system of manorialism. In thе United States, and elsewhere, food costs аttrіbutеd to food processing, distribution, and agricultural mаrkеtіng, sometimes referred to as the value сhаіn, have risen while the costs attributed tο farming have declined. This is related tο the greater efficiency of farming, combined wіth the increased level of value addition (е.g. more highly processed products) provided by thе supply chain. Market concentration has increased іn the sector as well, and although thе total effect of the increased market сοnсеntrаtіοn is likely increased efficiency, the changes rеdіѕtrіbutе economic surplus from producers (farmers) and сοnѕumеrѕ, and may have negative implications for rurаl communities. National government policies can significantly change thе economic marketplace for agricultural products, in thе form of taxation, subsidies, tariffs and οthеr measures. Since at least the 1960s, а combination of import/export restrictions, exchange rate рοlісіеѕ and subsidies have affected farmers in bοth the developing and developed world. In thе 1980s, it was clear that non-subsidized fаrmеrѕ in developing countries were experiencing adverse еffесtѕ from national policies that created artificially lοw global prices for farm products. Between thе mid-1980s and the early 2000s, several іntеrnаtіοnаl agreements were put into place that lіmіtеd agricultural tariffs, subsidies and other trade rеѕtrісtіοnѕ. Ηοwеvеr, , there was still a significant аmοunt of policy-driven distortion in global agricultural рrοduсt prices. The three agricultural products with thе greatest amount of trade distortion were ѕugаr, milk and rice, mainly due to tахаtіοn. Among the oilseeds, sesame had the grеаtеѕt amount of taxation, but overall, feed grаіnѕ and oilseeds had much lower levels οf taxation than livestock products. Since the 1980ѕ, policy-driven distortions have seen a greater dесrеаѕе among livestock products than crops during thе worldwide reforms in agricultural policy. Despite thіѕ progress, certain crops, such as cotton, ѕtіll see subsidies in developed countries artificially dеflаtіng global prices, causing hardship in developing сοuntrіеѕ with non-subsidized farmers. Unprocessed commodities (i.e. сοrn, soybeans, cows) are generally graded to іndісаtе quality. The quality affects the price thе producer receives. Commodities are generally reported bу production quantities, such as volume, number οr weight.
List of countries by agricultural output
Energy and agricultureSince the 1940s, agricultural productivity has іnсrеаѕеd dramatically, due largely to the increased uѕе of energy-intensive mechanization, fertilizers and pesticides. Τhе vast majority of this energy input сοmеѕ from fossil fuel sources. Between the 1960–65 measuring cycle and the cycle from 1986 to 1990, the Green Revolution transformed аgrісulturе around the globe, with world grain рrοduсtіοn increasing significantly (between 70% and 390% fοr wheat and 60% to 150% for rісе, depending on geographic area) as world рοрulаtіοn doubled. Modern agriculture's heavy reliance on реtrοсhеmісаlѕ and mechanization has raised concerns that οіl shortages could increase costs and reduce аgrісulturаl output, causing food shortages. Modern or industrialized аgrісulturе is dependent on fossil fuels in twο fundamental ways: 1. direct consumption on thе farm and 2. indirect consumption to mаnufасturе inputs used on the farm. Direct сοnѕumрtіοn includes the use of lubricants and fuеlѕ to operate farm vehicles and machinery; аnd use of gasoline, liquid propane, and еlесtrісіtу to power dryers, pumps, lights, heaters, аnd coolers. American farms directly consumed about 1.2 exajoules (1.1 quadrillion BTU) in 2002, οr just over 1% of the nation's tοtаl energy. Indirect consumption is mainly oil and nаturаl gas used to manufacture fertilizers and реѕtісіdеѕ, which accounted for 0.6 exajoules (0.6 quаdrіllіοn BTU) in 2002. The natural gas аnd coal consumed by the production of nіtrοgеn fertilizer can account for over half οf the agricultural energy usage. China utilizes mοѕtlу coal in the production of nitrogen fеrtіlіzеr, while most of Europe uses large аmοuntѕ of natural gas and small amounts οf coal. According to a 2010 report рublіѕhеd by The Royal Society, agriculture is іnсrеаѕіnglу dependent on the direct and indirect іnрut of fossil fuels. Overall, the fuels uѕеd in agriculture vary based on several fасtοrѕ, including crop, production system and location. Τhе energy used to manufacture farm machinery іѕ also a form of indirect agricultural еnеrgу consumption. Together, direct and indirect consumption bу US farms accounts for about 2% οf the nation's energy use. Direct and іndіrесt energy consumption by U.S. farms peaked іn 1979, and has gradually declined over thе past 30 years. Food systems encompass nοt just agricultural production, but also off-farm рrοсеѕѕіng, packaging, transporting, marketing, consumption, and disposal οf food and food-related items. Agriculture accounts fοr less than one-fifth of food system еnеrgу use in the US.
M. King Hubbert's рrеdісtіοn of world petroleum production rates. Modern аgrісulturе is totally reliant on petroleum energy In thе event of a petroleum shortage (see реаk oil for global concerns), organic agriculture саn be more attractive than conventional practices thаt use petroleum-based pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers. Sοmе studies using modern organic-farming methods have rерοrtеd yields equal to or higher than thοѕе available from conventional farming. In the аftеrmаth of the fall of the Soviet Unіοn, with shortages of conventional petroleum-based inputs, Сubа made use of mostly organic practices, іnсludіng biopesticides, plant-based pesticides and sustainable cropping рrасtісеѕ, to feed its populace. However, organic fаrmіng may be more labor-intensive and would rеquіrе a shift of the workforce from urbаn to rural areas. The reconditioning of ѕοіl to restore organic matter lost during thе use of monoculture agriculture techniques is іmрοrtаnt to provide a reservoir of plant-available nutrіеntѕ, to maintain texture, and to minimize еrοѕіοn. It has been suggested that rural communities mіght obtain fuel from the biochar and ѕуnfuеl process, which uses agricultural waste to рrοvіdе charcoal fertilizer, some fuel and food, іnѕtеаd of the normal food vs. fuel dеbаtе. As the synfuel would be used οn-ѕіtе, the process would be more efficient аnd might just provide enough fuel for а new organic-agriculture fusion. It has been suggested thаt some transgenic plants may some day bе developed which would allow for maintaining οr increasing yields while requiring fewer fossil-fuel-derived іnрutѕ than conventional crops. The possibility of ѕuссеѕѕ of these programs is questioned by есοlοgіѕtѕ and economists concerned with unsustainable GMO рrасtісеѕ such as terminator seeds. While there hаѕ been some research on sustainability using GΡΟ crops, at least one prominent multi-year аttеmрt by Monsanto Company has been unsuccessful, thοugh during the same period traditional breeding tесhnіquеѕ yielded a more sustainable variety of thе same crop.
From a Congressional Budget Office rерοrt Αgrісulturаl policy is the set of government dесіѕіοnѕ and actions relating to domestic agriculture аnd imports of foreign agricultural products. Governments uѕuаllу implement agricultural policies with the goal οf achieving a specific outcome in the dοmеѕtіс agricultural product markets. Some overarching themes іnсludе risk management and adjustment (including policies rеlаtеd to climate change, food safety and nаturаl disasters), economic stability (including policies related tο taxes), natural resources and environmental sustainability (еѕресіаllу water policy), research and development, and mаrkеt access for domestic commodities (including relations wіth global organizations and agreements with other сοuntrіеѕ). Agricultural policy can also touch on fοοd quality, ensuring that the food supply іѕ of a consistent and known quality, fοοd security, ensuring that the food supply mееtѕ the population's needs, and conservation. Policy рrοgrаmѕ can range from financial programs, such аѕ subsidies, to encouraging producers to enroll іn voluntary quality assurance programs. There are many іnfluеnсеѕ on the creation of agricultural policy, іnсludіng consumers, agribusiness, trade lobbies and other grοuрѕ. Agribusiness interests hold a large amount οf influence over policy making, in the fοrm of lobbying and campaign contributions. Political асtіοn groups, including those interested in environmental іѕѕuеѕ and labor unions, also provide influence, аѕ do lobbying organizations representing individual agricultural сοmmοdіtіеѕ. The Food and Agriculture Organization of thе United Nations (FAO) leads international efforts tο defeat hunger and provides a forum fοr the negotiation of global agricultural regulations аnd agreements. Dr. Samuel Jutzi, director of ϜΑΟ'ѕ animal production and health division, states thаt lobbying by large corporations has stopped rеfοrmѕ that would improve human health and thе environment. For example, proposals in 2010 fοr a voluntary code of conduct for thе livestock industry that would have provided іnсеntіvеѕ for improving standards for health, and еnvіrοnmеntаl regulations, such as the number of аnіmаlѕ an area of land can support wіthοut long-term damage, were successfully defeated due tο large food company pressure. | agronomy |
http://worryfreehealth.com/2018/06/20/food-pantry-promotes-healthy-eating/ | 2019-05-24T12:53:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232257624.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20190524124534-20190524150534-00361.warc.gz | 0.977817 | 554 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__13930972 | en | TRUMANN, AR (KAIT) –
A Region 8 food pantry is working to get healthier food to the people they work to serve.
Jacob Sawyer, Trumann Food Pantry board member, said they recently learned about some land and got a great idea.
“Recently the Trumann Food Pantry got access to a lot in Trumann and we started a community garden,” Sawyer said. “So, a lot of volunteers and I have been working a lot of hours to put in a few crops this first year like potatoes, onions, and squash, things like that.”
Sawyer said things with the community garden have really taken off.
“We’ve really gotten the ball rolling on this,” Sawyer said. “Some other volunteers got some seed packets together where everybody in the neighborhood will get a pot with a seed in it and a little instruction guide and then we had a planting day. And so, the people in the neighborhood had started their seeds at home, and the kids were able to come up and plant them in the dirt, right there at the garden. So, it’s been fun.”
Sawyer said the community response has been positive.
“It’s been a great response,” Sawyer said. “We got more response than we were expecting. So, we’ve got kids in the neighborhood who want to come out and get their hands dirty. There are adults in the neighborhood who are taking advantage of it and growing watermelons for example. And so, I think the interest is going to grow and grow in the future.”
Sawyer said it seems to be making an impact.
“I think it’s working,” Sawyer said. “So far so good. Based on what the volunteers and the people in the neighborhood have said to me, so far so good. It’s working.”
Sawyer said they serve around 150 households a week.
“There is a really big need in our area,” Sawyer said. “And we’re always worried about where the next load of food is coming from. Hopefully, the garden will eventually alleviate some of that. But we need as much volunteer work and donations as we can get.”
The Trumann Food Pantry is open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information about the food pantry, you can call (870) 483-1118 or log onto their Facebook page.
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http://spitalfieldslife.com/2011/07/06/leilas-shop-report-4/ | 2017-05-24T00:29:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463607726.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20170524001106-20170524021106-00422.warc.gz | 0.976202 | 1,040 | CC-MAIN-2017-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-22__0__180589947 | en | Leila’s Shop Report 4
There is a tiny triangular yard at the front of Virginia Rd School next to Leila’s Cafe that has been transformed into the school vegetable patch over the last year – where, each Tuesday afternoon, Leila McAlister supervises the after-school gardening club encouraging pupils to grow their own produce. Most of the eager gardeners are residents of the Boundary Estate and do not have gardens of their own, which makes this an especially valuable experience.
“We used to do occasional gardening days in the park at Arnold Circus, when it was really overgrown and a bit of a jungle, clearing patches and planting wildflower seeds and spring bulbs.” Leila recalled fondly, as we sat among the raised beds waited for the pupils to arrive yesterday, “The kids used to love it, but it was apparent that they had done no gardening before. They called earth “dirt” and were afraid of getting dirty – and they didn’t know the difference between worms and snakes.”
However, since most of these children were from Bengali families, Leila found they had a cultural attachment to vegetables. At home, the families ate together every day, enjoying a meal cooked from fresh ingredients and so the children were familiar with vegetables being prepared. “They had a very positive attitude to tasting things,” Leila explained, “Even Spinach and Chard, which children often wince at.”
And then last year, in a surprising development, the pupils of Virginia Rd School (who have their own school council) won a grant of a thousand pounds, which they applied for themselves, from Tower Hamlets’ Healthy Lives Team, to encourage vegetable growing in the borough. “I’m a governor of the school and it came up in the meeting that they had won this grant, and so I volunteered to take it further.” Leila admitted to me in delighted amazement, as the twelve members of the gardening club – aged between six and eleven – streamed excitedly through the blue gate, eager to begin.
Once everyone helped themselves to cherries from the bowl, there was a short tour of the garden to assess the progress of the vegetables since last week, weaving our way among the raised beds and the pile of car tyres filled with soil that were now sprouting luxuriant growth. The giant pumpkins and sunflowers were ahead of themselves, and the lettuces and radishes grown from seed were making a healthy showing too, but once we got down on our knees it was apparent that some thinning out was necessary – an ideal job for nimble, small fingers.
Then Leila produced a tray of corn seedlings for each of the young gardeners to take one and plant it. Gloves on and trowels at the ready, they were particular to tap the pots and tip the plants into their hands before planting, without damaging the roots. But, in their enthusiasm, some had not yet dug the hole – a situation which required the dexterous accommodation of holding a seedling in one hand whilst digging a hole with the other. You will be relieved to know that everyone achieved the desired result, planting an array of corn plants equally spaced between the line of sunflowers.
The time had arrived to bring out watering cans and fill them from the pump, always a highlight of an afternoon at the gardening club. One small person climbs up a ladder to reach the handle of the pump while another small person climbs up another ladder to hold the can under the spout where the water gushes out – the possibilities for high jinks are endless and never before has the filling of a watering can become such an adventure. The result is that members of the gardening club are eager to fill their cans as many times as possible and give their plants a good drenching.
Already, an hour had slipped away and, even as Leila produced some old olive oil tins and invited her young assistants to plant chilli pepper seedlings in them, parents were arriving and poking their heads through the railings, curious to observe the children’s horticultural achievements and smiling in approval. Then, from the lowering sky, where the clouds had been gathering upon this humid afternoon, came the first drip-drops of rain. And so, with a wave of thanks to Leila, the members of the gardening club helped themselves to the last of the cherries from the bowl and ran back to their homes scattered around Arnold Circus to shelter from the rain, leaving their newly planted vegetables to take care of themselves, in keen anticipation of new growth by next week.
Planting the corn.
Collecting the pots.
Filling the watering cans from the pump is a highlight at the gardening club.
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http://www.townesharvest.montana.edu/csa.html | 2017-01-22T14:06:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281426.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00518-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.941368 | 1,754 | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-04__0__253073706 | en | Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
To become a CSA member...
You must complete the member agreement application.
Pay online or make check payable to MSU - Towne’s Harvest Garden and either email or mail member agreement to:
Towne’s Harvest Garden
Montana State University
328 Reid Hall
Bozeman, Montana 59717
You may pay by check or PayPay. To pay online via PayPal, choose the CSA option from the drop down menu and click Buy Now. Then, select "Pay with bank account, debit or credit card, or PayPal credit." Select the "Debit or Credit Card" tab, and enter your information to pay.
Or make checks payable to MSU - Towne's Harvest
Shares are sold on a first come basis. Your CSA share membership will be verified via email. Feel free to contact us with questions at [email protected]
Wednesdays between 4:00 - 6:30 pm at the Towne's Harvest Garden Farm
(14 weeks July 6-October 5 - Wednesday farm pickup 4-6:30pm)
This is our normal summertime share, which will include all of the crops we have planted, with more variety as summer progresses! Each week you will visit the farm and pick out your specific bundle of vegetables in our barn, supplying produce for an average family of 2-4 people. Knowledgeable MSU students and interns will be there to answer all of your questions.
Summer Share Convenience Option
(14 weeks July 7-October 6 - Thursday 3-6pm MSU campus pickup outside the SUB, by the Noodle on 7th and Grant)
$415 *Continued from last year*
This option provides the same produce as our Summer Share, but is delivered to the MSU campus for those who cannot get away or have busy Wednesday night schedules. The increased price represents additional time, fuel and packaging costs associated with the drop-off. Contact the Marketing Manager to determine if additional accommodations can be made.
Student Summer CSA Share
(14 weeks July 6-October 5 - Wednesday farm pickup 4-6:30pm)
$300 Limited to the first 20 students!
This discounted share is designated for STUDENTS ONLY. A current student ID is required. This is the same as the Summer Share. As students, this share may be split among housemates to further reduce costs. We sincerely wish to increase student veggie consumption, so tell all the students you know!
Full Season Share **SOLD OUT**
(20 weeks May 25-October 5 - Wednesday farm pickup 4-6:30pm)
$540 ($10 discount!)
This share combines the Spring Greens Share and Summer Share, along with a discount.
Spring Greens Share **SOLD OUT**
(6 weeks May 25-June 29 - Wednesday farm pickup 4-6:30pm)
$165 Limited Supply - only 25 shares available!
This share provides 25 lucky members with pre-season produce! A variety of greens and early roots will fill your refrigerator drawers each week, accompanied by herbs, and any additional early season vegetables and fruits that we are able to offer. Start your summer off right! Eggs will not be offered as part of the share this year.
Garden Starter **SOLD OUT**
(One time pickup May 25-May 27 – at the farm)
$60 Limited Supply – only 40 shares available!
We are continuing this package from last year, with some revisions. We will provide ~20 valuable transplants along with ~10 packages of seeds. There will be enough starts and seeds to fill a plot of land or raised bed area of approximately 10’x16’. Included will be instructions on how to plant and maintain your garden throughout the summer. Plant starts will include tomatoes, peppers, basil, cilantro, parsley, and chives. Seeds packets will include summer squash, zucchini, cucumber, spinach, carrots, beets, radish, beans, peas and lettuce. Starts will be hardened off and ready to plant, weather permitting! All seeds, starts and soil are certified organic.
Full Season Convenience Share **SOLD OUT**
(20 weeks May 26-October 6 Thursday MSU campus pickup outside the SUB, by the Noodle on 7th and Grant 3-6pm)
$580 ($10 discount).
This is a combination of our Spring and Summer Shares, but delivered to campus. Actually, the first 7 weeks will be delivered right to your office! After that, you can join us at the Campus Farm Stand on Thursdays to pick up the remaining 13 shares.
Additional Late Season and Storage Shares
Additional late season and storage shares will be offered towards the end of the season, depending on availability and productivity. Check back with THG if you are interested later in the season. We already appreciate your continued interest!
(Donation checks may be post-dated)
For every $25 you donate to support Towne's Harvest Garden, you will receive $5 in THG Market Bucks, eligible for redemption at any of our farm stand markets. Donors offering $100 will also receive a THG hat of their choice, along with $20 in THG Market Bucks.
Tax-deductible donations can be made through the MSU Alumni Foundation. Contact Sofie Malinowski: [email protected].
About the Program...
Friends of Local Foods was formed in the fall of 2006 to bring concerned students, faculty, and community members together to raise awareness, create academic opportunities and conduct research related to local food systems and food quality. Out of this effort, with the support of several members of the MSU community, grew the Towne's Harvest Garden project, a 3+ acre diversified vegetable farm.
Towne's Harvest Garden not only produces vegetables, it is the start of a larger project that promotes community building and individual empowerment. Our goal is that the THG farm will offer valuable hands-on education for the Bozeman community by promoting learning about food production and the value of eating and supporting local foods.
MSU student, faculty and staff as well as community members are very welcome to visit and volunteer at the garden. Volunteers will be rewarded for their efforts by stress reduction through physical work, joyful camaraderie and fresh vegetables. Email us to find out about volunteer dates and times.
Why Towne’s Harvest?
The name of the garden connects the history of the land to the present. Towne is the surname of one of five farmers who used to own land which was eventually deeded to MSU. The land where the Horticulture Farm and the Towne’s Harvest Garden is located has been nicknamed Towne’s farm for several decades. The piece of land which became the garden actually belonged to E. Broox and the Ella Martin Farm. It was deeded to MSU in 1909.
Towne's Harvest will continue to be good stewards of that farm so that future generations of Montanans can grow food on this land.
What is a CSA?
A CSA (community supported agriculture) membership is a mutually beneficial relationship between small farms and community members. A member helps support a farm in the beginning of the season when funds are low by paying upfront for a summer’s worth of produce. The farm is then able to sustain itself through the early season until markets become more profitable and they are able to break even. As a member, you will receive a weekly supply of vegetables from our farm, and as much generosity as the farm managers and interns can offer!
Towne’s Harvest is a educational research farm. Therefore, we greatly value member’s involvement and feedback as we try to create a model for small scale producers in the state.
Shares will include numerous types of produce including peppers, potatoes, carrots, basil, parsley, onions, tomatoes, green beans, peas, broccoli, salad mix, beets, cucumbers squash and much, much more!
This year we will be offering some new options for you to choose from. If you have any questions, recommendations, or need assistance filling out your member agreement, don’t hesitate to contact Towne's Harvest Garden’s Marketing and Operations Manager, Allison Milodragovich via email @ [email protected] or phone @ 406-925-3858. | agronomy |
http://albertadahliaandgladsociety.com/piper-creek-trial-garden-2/ | 2020-07-08T22:16:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655897707.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20200708211828-20200709001828-00034.warc.gz | 0.9427 | 637 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__249698479 | en | Piper Creek Trial Garden
Echoglen Farm, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Submitted by Lorne McArthur
Trial Gardens are the instrument which all seed growers use to develop new varieties of seeds to feed the world and beautify our yards. Governments and Departments of Agriculture around the world sponsor seedlings for food trial gardens. Seed companies employ the best geneticists to breed new varieties of plants. The American Dahlia Society, celebrating the 100th Anniversary in 2015, employs the same method.
Members of the Alberta Dahlia and Gladiolus Society have accepted the challenge of a trial garden for dahlias. The time spent caring for, growing, judging the seedlings, and record keeping will be the result of hours of volunteer work. Alberta dahlia growers have spent a lot of time and money attending shows and participating in judging courses to become senior certified judges who are members of the much larger American Dahlia Society (ADS). An application for a trial garden has to be submitted to the ADS and once approved the garden will have a 2 year probation period. This is standard for all trial gardens.
Alberta Dahlia and Gladiolus Society members have been growing seedlings for many years. Because of waiting lists, there is a challenge for members to get their seedlings into the US Trial Gardens. Trial Gardens in Canada have come and gone on both the West and East coasts. Trial gardens have never been on the prairies until now. Our extreme climate in Alberta makes dahlia growing a challenge. We are a hardy bunch of enthusiastic growers, with a goal to growing successful gardens. We will accommodate hybridizers from across Canada and the US.
All growers can submit tubers in their 4th growing season. Originators shall submit 3 tubers of a cultivar along with a picture, entry form and applicable fee. Cultivars in Alberta will be started indoors and transplanted after the danger of frost has passed. Directors and volunteers will maintain the trial garden. The gardens will be cared for in the same manner as all dahlia gardens. Judging will be according to the rules in the ADS Classification Handbook of Dahlias.
The City of Red Deer has been very supportive and recognizes the endeavours of the ADGS. The garden is open for public viewing during the growing season.
The Piper Creek Trial Garden is located at Echoglen Farm, Red Deer County, at the home of Lorne and Marilyn McArthur. The land location is Range Road 273 #37514. Our local people know this location as 40th Ave, south of 19 St, near the City Landfill Site. Mailing address: Lorne McArthur, RR#3, Red Deer, AB, Canada, T4N 5E3. Look for the steel pole structure behind the tree farm on the West side of 40th Ave South of the Landfill Site.
The probation period is complete and thanks to a tremendous amount of work and perseverance by Lorne and Marilyn McArthur, Wayne and Sheila Roberts, Ken Jensen and Eileen Grant the Piper Creek Trial Gardens are the only sanctioned trial gardens in Canada. | agronomy |
https://gardenjewels.ie/2013/08/06/plants-for-free/ | 2022-01-27T10:43:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320305260.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220127103059-20220127133059-00065.warc.gz | 0.967704 | 469 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__7311678 | en | You might think that the writer of this blog has been lazing around, doing not much of anything for the last couple of months. Au contraire. I have been desperately trying to catch up on weeding, garden work and general household chores that have fallen by the wayside since I went back to work full-time. Let me tell you, it ain’t easy.
By all rights I should have completely lost heart by now but I have decided not to give up. I worked too hard on the garden to let it all go back to rough field. There are pockets of loveliness and little crops of veg and fruit that are really keeping my spirits up. You can see some of the nice plants here and I’ve been harvesting loads of tomatoes and courgettes (surprisingly…) and the French beans are just kicking in. I’m just between harvesting my earlier blackcurrants (‘Ben Sarek’) and the later variety (‘Ben Connon’). The blackbirds have eaten all the redcurrants. I’m not too bothered because the freezer is full up anyway and I’m never quite sure what to do with pounds and pounds of redcurrants. So all is not lost.
The Big Garden has also been a bit neglected by me due to my severe lack of time. I have just done a serious weeding and pruning session of the rose beds but there is a fair bit more to do including edging the rose beds and the big beds, deadheading the standard roses (tedious and never-ending). I also need to cut back the Alchemilla and Geranium that would, without a doubt, take over the entire big perennial bed given half the chance. I need to get at the Alchemilla before it seeds everywhere. I have enough weeds to contend with, never mind having to pull out Lady’s Mantle seedlings (which become frightfully well-rooted little buggers given a month or so of growth).
Speaking of self-seeding, my next blog will be about lovely little plants self-seeding around the garden. You might just be surprised by the things I find around the place that I never planted… Until then, keep on weeding! | agronomy |
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Both in the world and in Turkey, nuts are consumed too much from the past to the present. In addition, each nut has numerous benefits in terms of health. Nuts with many varieties have their own consumption habits in every country. Some countries consume too much peanuts, while some countries are unaware of sunflower seeds.
The climate and soil of each country allows different types of dried fruits and nuts (almonds, peanuts, cashews, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, pistachios ...) to grow.
For example, peanuts are farmed in China, India and the United States the most. Sunflower seeds in the world is grown mostly in Romania, Ukraine, Russia and Argentina.
Almond - The United States, Spain and Australia.
Hazelnut is grown mostly in Turkey.
As you can see, the spread of delicious nuts is seen in our world. Nowadays people have evolved their taste qualities by roasting, coating, by processing nuts and seeds. It has come from the past, where people used simple methods of roasting, to the present, where food technology is highly developed.
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As KMS Nuts Roasting Machine Ltd., we produce roasting ovens for snack industries that give importance to human health and add value to production. | agronomy |
https://snaplant.com/question/my-phlox-flowers-are-not-as-spectacular-this-year-why/ | 2022-08-19T18:05:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573744.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819161440-20220819191440-00374.warc.gz | 0.918744 | 101 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__90922435 | en | My phlox flowers are not as spectacular this year, why?
Make sure your phlox getting enough sunlight, and the soil is moist. Phlox needs 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight at minimum, and it do not do well in hot dry soils.
Do you fertilize your phlox? Applying Miracle-Gro one time per month should be ample. If your phlox does not bloom next year, you may want to rip it out and begin anew. | agronomy |
https://www.pieralisinorthamerica.com/the-olive-oil-factory/ | 2022-08-13T07:26:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571909.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813051311-20220813081311-00314.warc.gz | 0.974712 | 1,842 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__144254293 | en | Not even in his wildest dreams Moacir Carvalho Dias, 43, a producer of olive oil, expected that. After all, he had decided to include his olive oil in the topmost worldwide tournament just to get a more detailed appraisal. All he wanted was to know if he was on the right track. And he was! In its first extraction, held in February 2018, Irarema olive oil won one of the most important awards in the olive oil sector worldwide. With its “Intense” label, it was voted the best olive oil in the world, in the “Soft Blend” category, at the New York Olive Oil Contest, in the USA, whose jury includes 40 experts of various nationalities. It was the first Brazilian olive oil to gain such recognition. The olive oil produced by Moacir, at the Irarema Farm, in São Sebastião da Grama, is a rare case of quick and global success. “It was something really surprising. I had no hope of winning,” said the producer, who has a degree in civil engineering.
For him, international recognition served as an incentive to improve and increase production. From the scarce 40 liters of his first extraction – the equivalent of eighty 500-ml bottles – in 2018, the farm is estimated to close this year with a production of 4 thousand liters, i.e., 100 times more. “Our goal is to produce 60,000 liters of olive oil per year,” he said. One of the key factors to help increase production on the farm is the cultivated area. Two years ago, Irarema farm had only 5,000 olive trees. Today, there are 20,000 trees occupying less than 20% of the 480 hectares of the property, which is in Mantiqueira mountain range. “And we go on investing in technical know-how and improvement of our staff”. Besides the award-winning “Intense” oil, we also produce the fruity Irarema, the smoked Irarema and four flavored Irarema oils: rosemary, garlic, Sicilian lemon and basil. Prices range from R$ 35 for the 250-ml flavored oils, to R$ 64.90 for the 500-ml bottle of Intense oil. “Our history is cool. But none of this would have happened if I hadn’t prepared myself”. The preparation to which he refers began in 2015, the year when his father, Mauricio, 71, sold the soybean farm he had in the state of Mato Grosso and bought Irarema farm. The initial idea was that the family, who used to live in the town of Poços de Caldas (MG), would move to the property, located less than 10 km from the town. “We wanted a quiet place to live in peace. That’s all,” said Mauricio. It happens that other farms in the region already produced olive oil, inspiring father and son to enter the business, but without high expectations. This was the time when he gave up the catering company that he owned and decided to learn how to produce olive oil. In 2015, he went to study at the School of Oil Techniques of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB), in Portugal.
He enjoyed the experience so much that he returned in the following year to take a stage with one of his IPB professors who produces olive oil in Portuguese lands. “It was an extraordinarily rich experience. I learned a lot about the entire production process, from planting to harvesting”. He already felt he had the skills to make his own olive oil, but wanted to improve even more. In 2017 he traveled to the region that is the largest olive oil producer on the planet: the province of Jaén in Spain. With an annual production of over 540,000 liters – more than all the production in Greece, third in the world ranking of producers – that region of Spain houses the University of Jaen, where the Olive Oil Technique course is taught, a course that people from all over the world wish to take. There, he took the Master Oliveculture course and acquired techniques and know-how that would make all the difference in his work. Identifying the appropriate place to plant according to the incidence of sunlight and the slope of the soil, the correct way to apply fertilizers, notions of business, among other things, were part of the curriculum. “After I came back from Spain, I was confident that I could make good oil. But not to the point of being considered the best in the world”.
PURE AROMA The fact is that the international awards kept coming, and deservedly in the opinion of the greatest oil specialist in Brazil, member of the Organizzazione Nazionale Assaggiatori Olio D’Oliva, in Italy, and the first Brazilian to be a member of the panel of the New York International Olive Oil Competition, the olive oil specialist Sandro Marques spares no praise for Irarema olive oils. “They are all of the highest quality, of international standard. The awards did not come by chance,” he said. According to him, the greatest merit of Irarema’s award-winning olive oil is what connoisseurs call pure aroma. “This is an expression that we use to describe oils of high aromatic complexity, which strongly touch our olfactory sense,” said Marques. “It is one of the characteristics most appreciated by judges in great contests. That’s why Irarema’s Intense olive oil has been so successful”.
This worldwide recognition encouraged the business owners, who expanded their operation. Today, Irarema farm has become a tourist attraction, with a restaurant, a cafeteria, a cosmetics shop – all produced from olives -, guided tours and, of course, olive oil tasting. Before the pandemic, the farm used to welcome 500 people every weekend. The entrance is free and visitors pay only for what they consume. With this, the whole family started to work on olive oil.
While Moacir Dias takes care of the production and his father, Mauricio, is in charge of the farm administration, his mother, Monica, 61, manages the cosmetics shop. And there are also the two sisters: Gabriela, 40, runs the restaurant and the cafeteria; Lídia, 38, the confectioner, makes sweets, pies and cakes sold on the site. By Mauricio’s calculations, he has already invested around R$ 5 million on the business, including the purchase of machinery, equipment, tractors, and inputs. “We haven’t recovered the investment yet”, said the patriarch of the family. “But this has never been my goal. I set up all this to place a good product on the market and, most of all, to leave a legacy to my children and grandchildren”. It seems that the legacy is guaranteed.
From the Mediterranean to the world
Olive oil has been present in man’s life for very long. Archaeological discoveries indicate that the first producers lived in Syria, in the region bathed by the Mediterranean Sea, about 5,000 years ago. Not by chance, the words for olive oil, aceite in Spanish, or azeite in Portuguese, are of Arabic origin – they come from the word “az-zait”, which means “olive juice”. Since its origin, it conquered the planet, and today it is produced in over 60 countries, generating about 35 million jobs and moving 13 billion Euros. Countries such as South Africa, Croatia, New Zealand, and Uruguay are gaining strength year by year, in addition to traditional countries like Spain, Greece, Italy and Portugal.
Brazil is still a beginner in the subject of oil, with the first extraction having been made only 12 years ago, in 2008, in the state of Minas Gerais. On the other hand, it has already won respect in the international market. “Brazilian olive oil has very typical characteristics, with notes that surprise the great experts – such as floral and tropical fruits – and high complexity,” said olivologist Sandro Marques, author of the book Extrafresco: The Guide for Olive Oils in Brazil. In Brazil, production has been increasing year after year. In 2019, 160,000 liters of Brazilian olive oil were produced, twice as many as five years ago. “The most important thing is that oil quality has also improved a lot,” said Marques. | agronomy |
http://www.sereneambition.com/2007/05/super-post-193/ | 2020-08-04T20:16:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439735882.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20200804191142-20200804221142-00278.warc.gz | 0.971938 | 372 | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__3877386 | en | By Shae Hadden
My sister reminded me last night that it’s gardening season. “The next
three weeks are for planting,” she said. And that was it. For her, the
next three weeks of her work life will be determined by her definition
of this part of the growing season. Purchasing young seedlings,
transplanting older plants, making last minute preparations of the
garden beds, placing vital nutrients around plant roots. Working the
soil and planting things.
I was struck by the sweet irony of life.
the midst of this season of new beginnings, some of my older women
friends are facing mid-life and end-of-life challenges. Seasons ago,
they ‘planted’ themselves in particular locations, lifestyles and ways
of thinking about things. And now the challenges they face are like
none they have experienced before. In a way, they are being offered
opportunities to let go, to ‘re-plant’ themselves, to transform their
experience of life. Some are suffering with their circumstances. Others
surrendering. No matter what they are choosing, they are all growing as
It is their choice as to how they grow.
the past, I would have tried to control their choices out of my fear
for their future. But I have transplanted myself from the wasting bed
of fear into the garden of love. I stand in the place of compassion
today and acknowledge their struggles and their courage.
been said that without darkness, we would not be aware of light.
Without sadness, we would have no gratitude for happiness. Without
suffering, no appreciation for serenity.
I think that, without compassion, we would have no awareness of growth. | agronomy |
https://www.fluehq.com/post/bentley-snaith-project-complete | 2024-02-29T03:09:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474775.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229003536-20240229033536-00624.warc.gz | 0.945945 | 334 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__193613825 | en | Project Name: Bentley Snaith
Project Manager: Nathan Lawley
Flue HQ Limited were selected for the design, supply and installation of the flue systems at W.S. Bentley in West Yorkshire.
W.S Bentley is a family ran business that specialises in growing and selling their own salad produce. They sell an array of produce such as, onions, beetroots, micro greens, pea shoots and they also specialise in growing salad cress. W.S were established in 1956 and now have many sites and crops where they grow their produce.
The project consisted of 1.No Hoval STU 800 wood pellet boiler which are supplied with an interconnecting modular twin cyclone unit, floor-mounted induced draught fan and motorised damper which you can see in the image on the right.
Our engineers and designers worked closely with the client to optimise space for access in the plant room as the boiler itself took up a lot of space.
The product range we selected for this application was our MF, Twin Wall Insulated Flue Pipe. This product is constructed from an inner wall of 0.5mm grade AISI 316L Stainless Steel and a 0.5mm grade 304 external wall.
Our MF product gives a positive pressure resistance of up to 5000Pa and a continuous high temperature capability of up to 600° at 5000 pascals independently tested to BS476: Part 24 for 4 Hours.
If you would like more information about this particular project or have any enquiries please contact us on: 01213 929 141 or email on: [email protected] | agronomy |
https://www.uptowngirl.com/tips-for-successful-gardening-in-a-small-space/ | 2023-09-28T03:38:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510358.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928031105-20230928061105-00821.warc.gz | 0.94576 | 620 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__176163868 | en | The vision of a beautiful flowering garden is a popular one, especially for people moving out on their own for the first time. While we would all love to have a gorgeous, sprawling garden to take morning walks through, not all of us have the space to make that happen. You shouldn’t let that discourage you from enjoying a potentially fulfilling hobby, though. Using these tips for successful gardens in small spaces, you can enjoy some more greenery no matter where you are.
Consider Your Choice of Plants
The constraints of a small garden mean that you need to consider what plants you can get the most out of. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to get much of anything if you try to plant broccoli or cauliflower in a tiny garden. However, there are plenty of high-yield plants that have a lot to offer without taking up too much space, including:
- Onions and radishes
- Spinach and leafy greens
- Garlic cloves
- Green beans
Without a lot of horizontal space to work with, a useful tip for small-space gardening is to use height to your advantage. This is especially important if you live somewhere that doesn’t afford you a lot of open space, such as an apartment. Raised garden beds and trellises for vine plants are your best friends in these situations since you can take full advantage of their height without sacrificing actual growing space.
Try Interplanting and Intercropping
Interplanting or intercropping is the process of planting smaller and faster-growing plants in between larger ones that take longer to grow. In this way, you can maximize how much you get out of your garden without harming the growth of the larger plants. Slow-growing plants won’t have time to become large enough to need the extra space by the time you can harvest or move the smaller plants.
Focus on Soil Nutrition
Fertilizing your soil so that it has the proper nutrients it needs to facilitate good growth is extra important when you don’t have a lot of soil to work with in the first place. Because each plant will draw more nutrients from the small amount of soil you have, the soil will become depleted much faster than in a larger garden. Consider using organic composting materials as add-ins to your soil composition. You can also use high-quality indoor plant food for plants that you’re growing in windowsills or window boxes.
The limits of your space don’t forbid you from enjoying a garden; they just require new solutions to make the most of what you have. With these tips, anyone can start their own garden, even if you only have a window box to work with!
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Erika Marie is a fashion and beauty writer as well as a hardcore vintage clothing enthusiast. In her free time, she can be found thrifting for hidden gems to add to her collection. | agronomy |
https://prints.royalsociety.org/products/scutching-of-hemp-plant-fibre-rs-10115 | 2024-02-27T05:39:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474671.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227053544-20240227083544-00060.warc.gz | 0.919213 | 377 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__70186277 | en | Scutching of hemp plant fibre Richard Reeve
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Scutching of hemp plant fibre
Illustration of the process of scutching [beating] hemp fibres to remove impurities such as leaves, weeds and dust and to separate the fibres. Once beaten by the scutch on a scutching-frame, the hemp was tied into bundles for heckling and would go on to be used in rope-making and cloth production . The scene shows workmen processing the plant and this is surmounted by a decorative border with hemp plants Cannabis sativa, heckling combs and other equipment. Plate 4 in the monograph On the cultivation and preparation of hemp; as also of an article produced in various parts of India...by Robert Wissett (London, 1804). Inscribed "Pl.4. Etch'd by Reeve. Scutching. ". Robert Wissett (d.1820), Clerk to the Committee of Warehouses of the East India Company, was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1801.
Original: etching. 1804
- Image reference: RS-10115
- The Royal Society
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https://coato.com/en/home/ | 2024-02-27T00:58:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474669.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226225941-20240227015941-00438.warc.gz | 0.957769 | 492 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__185601916 | en | COATO is not your typical company; we are a community created to provide what is truly needed – healthy nutrition through sustainable products and processes. Our agricultural cooperative is located in an area with a deep-rooted agricultural tradition, Totana (Murcia), next to the Mediterranean highway in the heart of the Guadalentín Valley. It all began in 1979 with 65 producers of paprika peppers. Since then, we have been growing, just like our crops, which are now much more diverse than those initial peppers. Fresh fruits and vegetables, almonds, oil, honey, are some of the products we currently work with. Throughout this journey, we have garnered and continue to receive significant recognition for quality and sustainability, establishing ourselves as one of the most important cooperatives in the sector.
As producers, COATO allows us to exercise strict control over the entire production process – from seeds, quality control of soil and water, cultivation techniques, phytosanitary treatments, harvesting procedures, etc. – in the field’s technical service, through reception, quality control, pre-cooling, handling, and packaging. This ensures that when the product reaches the consumer, it has been obtained with the utmost respect for the environment, and optimal quality levels have been achieved.
At COATO, we are experts in the harvesting of paprika and other dried products such as oil, almonds, or honey, supplying the essence of our fields to all of Spain and Europe.
Through this service, we provide our members with the necessary advice for the use of treatments and fertilizers most suitable for their crops.
This section consolidates all payments and income that occur in and from the cooperative, involving members, employees, customers, and suppliers.
This service was created with the aim of offering personalized technical advice to members, monitoring and controlling their farms.
We offer self-service supply of diesel A, B, and gasoline.
We provide our members and employees with continuous training services to improve their activities. COATO has three training rooms on its premises.
COATO has a cafeteria-restaurant and two dining rooms with ample capacity to meet the needs of its members and employees.
Southeast of Spain, 45 km from Murcia towards Andalusia via the Mediterranean Highway. TOTANA (Region of Murcia), towards Totana center, 350 m from exit No. 611 of the Mediterranean Highway | agronomy |
https://unholypursuit.wordpress.com/2020/07/28/maypops-an-old-time-favorite-fruit-making-a-comeback/ | 2022-09-25T07:33:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030334515.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20220925070216-20220925100216-00736.warc.gz | 0.939355 | 158 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__143441137 | en | It’s been renamed the Purple Passion or Passion Fruit but the old name is Maypop. Some garderners grow them for their beauty not their fruit. They are quite common in the Southern part of the USA.
Maypop or Passion fruit is highly rich in Vitamin C, beta-cryptoxanthin and alpha-carotene that boosts your immunity. It also has iron which increases haemoglobin in our red blood cells. The rich content of riboflavin (Vitamin B6) and niacin (Vitamin B3) in passion fruit helps in regulating the thyroid activity in our body.
What do Maypop fruits taste like? Maypops have an apricot-like flavor. They can be used to make jelly and preserves. | agronomy |
https://africans-in-america.com/2019/03/17/us-ambassador-to-ghana-opens-shea-butter-processing-facility-for-women/ | 2023-12-06T22:15:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100603.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206194439-20231206224439-00751.warc.gz | 0.946263 | 561 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__209260568 | en | The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Stephanie S. Sullivan, Thursday, inaugurated a shea butter processing facility that would better the economic opportunities for some 600 women who collect and process shea nuts.
The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), supported the construction of the facility and warehouse located in Gizaa-Gunda, in the Northern Region.
Shea is a primary source of livelihood for women in northern Ghana, and is one of the few agricultural crops where women control the revenue.
“This event highlights efforts to promote women’s economic empowerment through partnerships that connect Ghanaian women producers with U.S. buyers,” a statement issued by the US Embassy in Accra.
“The United States supports key projects like this to promote economic growth and job creation in Ghana so that young people may build a future of prosperity here at home for the benefit of all citizens and their communities,” Ambassador Sullivan said.
The partnership to develop the shea butter processing facility and warehouse was catalysed by USAID and the Global Shea Alliance (GSA).
The Alliance, which include a US cosmetics company, a local buying company (Savanna Fruits Company) and the Presbyterian Agricultural Services (PAS), worked with the local community as part of the Sustainable Shea Initiative (SSI) project.
The SSI was launched in 2016 by USAID in partnership with the GSA.
It is an $18 million-five-year partnership to promote the sustainable expansion of the shea industry in Ghana, Ivory Coast, Togo, and Burkina Faso.
The partnership matches USAID funds with private sector and donor funds to provide needed skills training and infrastructure to support women shea collectors.
The Gizaa-Gunda facility is one of 34 warehouses that USAID and GSA have launched with communities and cooperatives in Ghana over the past three years; expanding opportunities for 30,000 women.
“Overall, SSI is expected to deliver 250 warehouses across West Africa, facilitating more than $150 million in shea exports and benefitting more than 137,000 women.
“The United States looks forward to finding more opportunities over the next year to partner with companies, communities, and non-profits to drive new opportunities for Ghanaians and promote a path to self-reliance and resilience”.
The USAID/West Africa regional mission’s goal is to promote social and economic well-being advanced by West Africans.
Spanning 21 countries, USAID/West Africa designs and implements programs with West African partners to strengthen systems of non-violent conflict management, support economic growth, and expand quality health services.
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https://www.arafel.co.uk/2015/11/the-second-green-revolution-threatens.html | 2022-01-16T20:01:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320300010.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20220116180715-20220116210715-00089.warc.gz | 0.943892 | 1,025 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__99636346 | en | Quote; "This article is drawn from a presentation by Mariam Mayet and edited by Simone Adler. It is the second article in a series which features interviews with grassroots African leaders working for seed and food sovereignty, the decolonization of Africa's food system, and the preservation of traditional farming practices.
Our farmer-managed seed systems in Africa are being criminalized and displaced by a very aggressive green revolution
project of corporate occupation by big multinational companies. This
violent agrarian transformation is facing profound objection. African
farmer organizations are outraged because decisions have been made and
imposed on us in a very patronizing, patriarchal way, as if the agrarian
vision and solution has been designed for us.
The Gates Foundation is funding the green revolution, along with the many governments linked to the old hub of capitalism,
including your government [the US], the UK and the Netherlands. It is
working in very close partnership with around 80 African seed companies.
The Gates Foundation is the kingpin in charge of coordinating the various green revolution initiatives taking place in Africa.
The green revolution projects are a very expensive technological
package for farmers to buy into. Tens of millions of small-scale,
resource-poor farmers cannot afford the high costs of inputs unless
they're subsidized by our governments or your taxpayer money. This money
goes into the public purse and out to agribusiness such as Monsanto and
Pioneer Hi-Bred for hybrid or improved seed and agrochemicals.
Investment has become a euphemism for land grabs, disposition, and
dislocation of our communities. We've already seen the beginnings of
corporate control and concentration of our seed sector. Monsanto and
Pioneer Hi Bred, both US multinational companies, control most of the
hybrid maize market in southern Africa. Through the acquisition of South
Africa's maize company, Panaar Seed, by Pioneer HiBred, hybrid pioneer
[seeds] will make a lot of incursions [elsewhere] into Africa.
We see and fear a great deal of social dislocation, of collapse of
our farming systems - and it's already happened. In
industrialized-agriculture countries like South Africa, farmers have
become completely deskilled and divorced from production decisions,
which are made in laboratories or in far-away board rooms.
genetically engineered banana project*.
Their idea is to enable Ugandans and other east Africans to access
vitamin A by commercially growing a banana genetically engineered to
produce beta carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A, as if a
diverse diet won't give Africans this vitamin. Ugandans grow around 27
varieties or more of bananas. So this super banana project is a Trojan
horse; it's very similar to the golden rice they've been trying to commercialize since the mid-80s, which has gone nowhere after a huge expenditure of money. They've even started the process of feeding trials of the GM banana to US citizens at Iowa State University. It's a way to capture the commercial markets and pry open countries that are closed to GMOs, like Uganda.
The likes of Gates revile peasant farming systems as backward and
responsible for poverty and starvation in Africa. It's as if there's a
concerted effort to make these systems obsolete, to do away with them.
They're ugly, they have to go, and they have to go now. But 80 percent
of our population live in rural areas and about 70 percent of income is
generated from agriculture, so what is going to happen when they empty
out our rural areas? Where are all these people going to go?
*Quote; "The documentary also interviews children and teachers in a special needs
school who are being impacted on a daily basis by airborn particles and
droplets from planes spraying the entire area within which the school
is situated, the monoculture having become completely dominant. It is
undoubtedly the case that the major proportion of the children whose
needs the school caters for developed their conditions (either in the womb or as an infant -or both-), as a direct result of exposure to the chemicals with which they continue to be poisoned!" From; "Democracy Gone: "Bananas; Blood, Bullets and Poison"" Go to: http://gkhales.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/democracy-gone-bananas-blood-bullets.html
Also see; "Integrating Conventional and Traditional Medicine in Africa (Cameroon -and Kalahari-)" Go to: http://gkhales.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/integrating-conventional-and.html | agronomy |
https://www.lc.edu/News_Story/NE-GreenTeam-April2015/ | 2019-07-20T14:26:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195526517.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20190720132039-20190720154039-00093.warc.gz | 0.952051 | 555 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__69615484 | en | GODFREY – In honor of Earth Day, the Green Team at North Elementary School in Godfrey planted several vegetable plants, donated by Lewis and Clark Community College, in their Community Gardens. The Lorax even showed up to lend a helping hand.
“L&C gladly supports the initiative by North Elementary to teach children about gardening,” said L&C Horticultural Manager Kara Mayfield. “As we embark on our third annual Garden show, ‘Garden of Eatin’,’ the partnership could not be more timely. We hope the students will have an opportunity to learn more about their food sources and nutrition on their campus and ours in the coming months.”
The Green Team is also responsible for taking care of the garden and all the other sustainability initiatives at North Elementary, including recycling. Several staff members are helping the first Green Team on their sustainable journey, including Assistant Principal Ann McLaughlin, Co-Teacher Jen Koenig, Co-Teacher Joyce Meyer, Social Worker Edie Banks, Special Education Co-Teacher Jessica Steward and Fourth Grade Teacher Jen Herring.
“The Earth Day Community Garden planting project aims to help students learn the importance of growing and planting vegetables and caring for the Earth,” Herring said. “Since so many of our students live in an environment where planting their own food isn't an option, we want to them to be able to see not only how to do it, but why it is helpful for everyone to be involved.”
North Elementary’s newly constructed Community Gardens were paid for by a grant from Lowe’s. The Madison County Planning and Economic Development Department provides funds for transportation so the Green Team can go on field trips and make it to meetings.
Some of the food grown in the Community Garden will be donated to a local food pantry.
“We also want students to understand the importance of giving back to our community,” Herring said. “We feel it’s essential to give our vegetables to the Crisis Food Pantry because many of our own North families have to rely on this resource from time to time, so we are learning and giving at the same time.”
Lewis and Clark’s third Annual Themed Garden Show, titled “Garden of Eatin’,” will showcase edible and drinkable plants aimed at connecting garden visitors and L&C students with their food sources.
“Hopefully, Garden of Eatin’ and North Elementary’s Community Gardens will inspire community members to plant their own gardens and share the bounty of their harvests with friends and neighbors,” Mayfield said. | agronomy |
https://www.sourcedadventures.com/travel-blogs/strawberry-picking-new-york-adventure-guide/ | 2024-04-19T23:57:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817463.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419234422-20240420024422-00461.warc.gz | 0.905732 | 1,358 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__186716188 | en | As the warm rays of the sun grace the fields, it’s time to embark on a delightful journey to the strawberry fields of New York. Strawberry picking is not only a fun and rewarding activity but also a cherished tradition that brings families and friends together. In this article, we’ll introduce you to New York strawberry picking, highlight the bountiful orchards, and the unforgettable memories you can make with your young ones.
Strawberry Picking Season In NY
The strawberry picking season in New York typically begins in late May to early June and continues through June to July. During this time, strawberry fields burst with vibrant red berries, beckoning eager pickers to indulge in the ultimate summer treat. The exact timing may vary each year, so it’s best to check with local orchards for the latest updates on when the strawberries are at their peak ripeness.
Best Strawberry Picking Farms Near New York
New York is home to numerous picturesque orchards and farms that offer strawberry picking experiences. From the charming Hudson Valley to the rolling hills of Long Island and beyond, you’ll find a variety of destinations where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of nature while harvesting these ruby-red gems. Here are our picks:
1. Ochs Orchard (Warwick, NY)
Location: 4 Ochs Ln, Warwick, NY 10990 (1h 30 minutes drive from NYC)
Ochs Orchard provides a scenic setting for strawberry picking with beautiful views of the Warwick Valley. Enjoy the picturesque landscape as you pick ripe strawberries and savor the farm-fresh flavors.
2. Alstede Farms (Chester, NJ)
Location: 1 Alstede Farms Ln, Chester, NJ 07930 (1h drive from NYC)
Although not in New York, Alstede Farms in nearby Chester, New Jersey, offers a fantastic strawberry picking experience. With abundant fields and a family-friendly atmosphere, it’s a perfect destination for strawberry enthusiasts. With its sprawling fields, scenic beauty, and a wide variety of farm-fresh products, Alstede Farms has become a beloved destination for families, food enthusiasts, and nature lovers alike.
3. Barton Orchards (Poughquag, NY)
Location: 63 Apple Tree Ln, Poughquag, NY 12570 (1h 30 minutes drive from NYC)
Barton Orchards is a family-friendly farm where you can experience the joy of strawberry picking. Explore their fields and fill your baskets with delicious strawberries to take home.
4. Fishkill Farms (Hopewell Junction, NY)
Location: 9 Fishkill Farm Rd, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 (1h 30 minutes drive from NYC)
Fishkill Farms offers organic farming practices and a sustainable approach. Join them during strawberry season for a delightful picking experience while supporting their commitment to eco-friendly agriculture.
Besides strawberries, Fishkill Farms also offers a diverse range of farm-fresh produce, such as apples, stone fruits, berries, and vegetables. What’s more, Fishkill Farms also offers aromatic herbs like basil, thyme, rosemary, mint, and more, allowing you to add a burst of flavor to your dishes straight from the farm.
5. Outhouse Orchards, North Salem
Location: 139 Hardscrabble Rd, North Salem, NY 10560
For a charming apple picking adventure in North Salem, New York, Outhouse Orchards is the place to be. This family-run orchard offers a relaxed and picturesque setting for apple picking enthusiasts. Enjoy strolling through the orchard’s rows of apple trees, savoring the flavors of the season, and relishing the simplicity of the countryside.
Strawberry Picking With Kids In NYC
Strawberry picking is an activity that appeals to all ages. Let your kid(s) enjoy their search for the ripest and juiciest strawberries and parents and adults can find solace in the simplicity of the task. It’s an opportunity to slow down, breathe in the fresh air, and experience the pleasure of hands-on farming.
1. Kids Just Love Strawberries
Who doesn’t love strawberries? Strawberry picking engages all the senses, offering a rich sensory experience for children. They can feel the texture of the strawberry plants and berries, smell the sweet aroma of ripe strawberries, hear the sounds of nature around them, and taste the delicious fruit right from the source. This multi-sensory engagement enhances their sensory development and overall cognitive growth.
2. Hands-on Learning
Strawberry picking provides a hands-on learning experience for children. They have the opportunity to engage with the natural world, witness the growth process of strawberries, and understand where their food comes from. It promotes a deeper connection to the earth and fosters an appreciation for agriculture and the environment.
3. Family Bonding
Strawberry picking is a wonderful activity for families to enjoy together. It creates special moments of bonding and shared experiences, fostering family connections and creating lasting memories. Children can learn from their parents or older siblings, share in the excitement of finding ripe strawberries, and work collaboratively to collect a bountiful harvest. It’s a time for laughter, storytelling, and enjoying quality time as a family.
4. Healthy Eating Habits
Strawberry picking introduces children to fresh, seasonal produce and promotes healthy eating habits. They learn to appreciate the taste of ripe, organic strawberries and understand the importance of consuming fruits and vegetables as part of a balanced diet. This hands-on experience may encourage them to be more open to trying new fruits and vegetables, fostering a lifelong love for nutritious foods.
5. Make Some Memories With Your Loved Ones
Strawberry picking is not just about the fruit; it’s about the memories created along the way. It’s about the laughter of children as they compare their finds, the friendly conversations with fellow pickers, and the shared excitement of discovering a hidden patch of ripe berries. It’s about embracing the beauty of nature, connecting with the land, and experiencing the joy of a timeless tradition.
Tips For A Strawberry Picking Trip
- Dress comfortably and wear appropriate footwear for walking in the fields.
- Check the weather forecast and plan your visit accordingly.
- Bring containers to store your picked strawberries, as well as sun protection like hats and sunscreen.
- Follow the instructions of the orchard staff regarding where and how to pick the strawberries. | agronomy |
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https://brenthollister.blogspot.com/2018/09/ | 2021-05-18T11:16:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243989819.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20210518094809-20210518124809-00299.warc.gz | 0.957574 | 745 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__212690079 | en | |Proper Drainage Makes Flower Grow Better|
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Planting flower beds is not simply a matter of digging out a square piece of earth, filling it with topsoil, and planting colorful flowers. There is much more to it than that, including picking flowers that will grow in your area, planting them at the right time, and providing proper drainage so they get the right amount of water. If you haven’t had much luck with flower beds, adding drainage to flower beds will make a big difference.
If you have pre-existing flower beds with too many weeds and poorly growing flowers, then you probably have a soil or a drainage problem. Examine the soil closest to the house first. Usually, when a house is built, the back fill that is put in after construction will not be the same as what was removed, and often times contains too much clay to grow anything very well.
Investigate each planting site. If you don’t find soil that is sandy and well-drained, you are probably dealing with too much clay in the soil. The problem with too much clay is always poor drainage. Poor drainage prevents proper root development and the growth of beneficial soil micro-organisms that are responsible for decomposing organic matter that releases nutrients for plants. To test for soil drainage, dig a hole that is 18” deep near one of the beds and fill it with water. If the water is still there in the morning, you have a drainage problem.
There are several ways to handle this kind of drainage. The easiest way is to plant flowers that thrive in a poor drainage situation, but that is only as a last resort.
You can mix sand into the soil loosen it up, but you must add enough sand to have a mixture of about 80% sand to 20% soil in order to make a difference. If you are fortunate enough to have a hard, compacted layer on the surface with a drainable layer of soil below, a hole can be dug down to the permeable layer for each plant with some success. If the clay and hard rock are solid all the way through, you may be better off going a more professional route. Most home improvement centers have drainage systems that are designed specifically to go through hard clay and rock. You may need some help installing them, but when the drainage problem is so severe, it’s worth it.
A more creative way of adding drainage to flower beds is to raise them. Raised flower beds are fun to make and beautiful to look at. Measure the areas where you want to put your raised flower beds and buy enough treated lumber or railroad ties to build the boxes that will house them. Cut the wood to fit the measurements and build the boxes by assembling them into squares or rectangles. Dig a trench around the perimeter of the soil and set the box in place. Put a layer of gravel in the bottom of the box for drainage and then fill the rest with topsoil.
Another solution is constructing a French drain. This is used to redirect water when sloping terrain drains water into flower beds or other areas of a lawn. A French drain is essentially an unobtrusive trench filled with gravel and sand. It is fairly simple to install before planting and effective for routing water away from flower beds.
There are just a few ways of adding drainage to flower beds. The best way to decide on how to proceed with a home improvement project like this is to watch the weather, pinpoint the problem areas of your property, and figure out which drainage system will work with the flowers you want to grow.
See also: WriteYourselfRich.net | agronomy |
https://goeco.org.nz/portfolio/te-puna-kai/ | 2021-10-18T06:39:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585199.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20211018062819-20211018092819-00368.warc.gz | 0.937934 | 202 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__165502488 | en | Te Puna Kai o Waikato
Te Puna Kai o Waikato is a network of kai projects with a shared vision of nourished communities connected to each other and Papatūānuku. The name Te Puna Kai o Waikato was gifted by Tuahana Clark, reminding us that the Waikato region once was a rich and thriving producer of food.
Local food knowledge is fundamental to food sovereignty and autonomy – supporting knowledge for improving soil health, water health and growing local food resilience. Locally produced food is part of climate adaptation and reducing the carbon footprint of food.
We have developed and coordinate a regional food growing network that includes community gardens, school gardens, maara kai and small growers. Support is delivered through both field-based and classroom workshops, volunteers, umbrella funding for tools and resources and hands-on skill development.
To have a browse of the different projects operating within Te Puna Kai, please have a look at map below: | agronomy |
https://www.azarscomputer.com/question/KLphon0bgV.html | 2023-04-01T10:38:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296949958.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20230401094611-20230401124611-00182.warc.gz | 0.944446 | 655 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__185667136 | en | Yes, increasing the area under irrigation is important for many reasons. Increased irrigation can lead to increased crop yields, improved water supply, improved soil fertility, reduced soil erosion and improved water quality. Increased irrigation can also lead to improved livelihoods and economic stability in rural areas, while also providing a buffer against drought and climate change. Increasing the area under irrigation is a key component of sustainable agricultural development.No, irrigated land is not like insurance to crop. Irrigation is a physical practice used to water plants or crops, while crop insurance is a financial protection system designed to provide farmers with protection against crop losses due to natural disasters, such as drought or insects.If rainfall levels decrease in India, it could have a significant impact on the country. Decreased precipitation could lead to droughts, crop and soil damage, water shortages, and decreased groundwater levels. This could lead to food insecurity, and the effects could be especially severe in the semi-arid and arid regions of India. In addition, decreased precipitation could increase the risk of wildfires, dust storms, and air pollution.1. Improves agricultural productivity and crop yields: Irrigation systems provide the necessary water supply needed to maintain healthy crop yields. It helps farmers to get better crop yields with less water, resulting in higher incomes.
2. Maintains soil fertility: When properly done, irrigation can help maintain soil moisture levels, thereby preserving soil fertility in the form of water retention and improved nutrient availability for crops.
3. Reduces waste and cost of water: Irrigation systems reduce the amount of water used, saving precious natural water resources and reducing the cost of water for both the government and the farmers.
4. Increases water efficiency: Irrigation systems enable farmers to control the amount of water applied to each specific crop, thereby increasing efficiency and reducing wastage.
5. Leads to better management of water resources: With better infrastructure, such as pipes and channels, more efficient water management can be achieved. This reduces wastage and ensures that farmers get the right amount of water when needed.
6. Improves socio-economic conditions: Improved agricultural productivity leads to better socio-economic conditions in India, as agricultural productivity has a direct relation to GDP and the overall standard of living.Increasing the land under irrigation is important for a number of reasons. Irrigation helps to increase crop yields, reduce water stress on plants, and improve food security. It also helps to reduce soil erosion, save water, and better manage wastewater. Additionally, it can help to improve the livelihoods of rural farmers by providing more abundant, stable yields. Finally, it can help to improve environmental conditions by reducing the amount of fertilizer and other chemicals used on the land.
Yes, a career as a machine learning engineer can be a very rewarding and successful career. Machine learning engineers typically have deep knowledge of computer algorithms and programming languages, as well as an understanding of data mining and machine learning concepts. With this knowledge and understanding, they are able to design, develop and implement machine learning models and procedures in a variety of areas. Employment opportunities for machine learning engineers are high and on the rise, making it an excellent career choice for those interested in data science and artificial intelligence. | agronomy |
http://docuclear.com/gardening/putting-food-by-for-winter/ | 2018-05-24T09:37:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794866201.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20180524092814-20180524112814-00560.warc.gz | 0.965229 | 553 | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__110033289 | en | Starting on the hottest days of the year, I’m likely to be at the kitchen stove in Vermont, with steam rising from pots of boiling water, bubbling fruits, and pickle brine. This activity, which continues until our garden succumbs to frost and the local farmers’ market shuts down for the season, enables us to enjoy the flavors of late summer even on the darkest winter days.
Most years, I start by filling Mason jars with peach chutney and bread-and-butter pickles made according to my late mother-in-law’s recipes. She was a passionate gardener and canner, and it was she who inspired us to start putting food by. She’s been gone for a dozen years, but I think of her often as I work in the garden or ladle hot food into jars.
Our Vermont garden is smaller and shadier than the one she kept in New Jersey, and we have a shorter growing season and considerably less ambition than she had. Still, our garden produces more beans and greens than we can eat while they’re fresh. The surplus greens and some of the beans get blanched and stuffed into freezer bags and used in soups, stews, and other concoctions throughout the winter; the rest of the beans get pickled with dill and garlic.
Wild blackberries are abundant around here, and I pick gallons of them every year. After boiling them with a little lemon juice and sugar, I strain out the seeds and freeze the juice and pulp for making ice cream, sorbet, and sauces.
We don’t have fruit trees, but every August we buy a bushel of peaches to preserve. Some of the peaches go into the chutney, and I slice and dry some to use in granola; the rest are sliced and bagged and frozen for winter desserts. Next week, I’ll pick apples from the old trees at the edge of a nearby field that belongs to friends. We filled a couple of canvas bags with them last year, and the ones that didn’t go into a pie right away were either boiled into apple butter or sliced and dried for granola.
We spend the cold-weather months in New York City, and it’s not as if we couldn’t buy pickles or chutney or greens or fruit there. But there’s great satisfaction to be had from making and eating soup with vegetables that we grew. Desserts made from fruit we picked and put by seem sweeter somehow, and remembering those steamy summer days at the stove in the Vermont makes the winter days seem a little less chilly. | agronomy |
https://martin-stott.com/blog/saving-water-making-mead/ | 2023-02-02T17:13:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500035.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20230202165041-20230202195041-00654.warc.gz | 0.962099 | 190 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__53275160 | en | Saving water, making mead
A 1,000 litre water container was delivered by Haynes of Challow to the Barracks Lane Community Garden in Cowley recently. All part of the community garden’s practice of promoting sustainability by storing the rain water harvest. Upon inspection it turned out that its original purpose had been the import of honey and that about 35 litres was still left in the bottom. What a find! And what an opportunity.
It didn’t take long to hatch the idea of a mead-making workshop using this unexpected bounty. Fifteen people turned up on 5 October for a day long workshop run by permaculture expert Phil and local beekeeper Garry and those with demi-johns were able to take away some of the resulting liquid. So… cheers to the future rainwater harvest and cheers to the happy accident of so much lovely free honey being put to such an appropriately seasonal use. | agronomy |
https://avesis.ankara.edu.tr/yayin/5fed0d12-c6ea-44bc-b7ec-11302b7921a9/the-impact-of-climate-change-on-wheat-in-turkey | 2024-03-01T20:22:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475701.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301193300-20240301223300-00490.warc.gz | 0.912904 | 207 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__85021756 | en | Numerous studies have addressed climate change's impact on agriculture, yet the specific effects on wheat production in Turkey remain under-explored. This research aims to bridge this gap by quantifying these impacts in Turkey over 25 years. As the region's principal wheat producer, Turkey offers a unique context, situated in the area where wheat was first domesticated. We analyzed a comprehensive dataset comprising over 20,000 records from 820 political districts, employing a panel data fixed-effect model to mitigate unobserved heterogeneity and reveal dynamic time-related patterns. We focused on critical climate variables: temperature, precipitation, and drought. The results show a significant 9% decrease in wheat yields following a 1.5 degrees C rise in temperature, affecting nearly 1 million hectares. A notable finding is the 'May effect', highlighting how climatic changes in May disproportionately affect wheat yields. This study provides detailed insights into the temporal and geographic aspects of climate change's impact on wheat production, emphasizing the need for targeted policy actions and strategic agricultural planning, particularly in dry areas. | agronomy |
http://unair.ac.id/site/article/read/1495/new-zealand-ambassador-visits-unair-to-strengthen-academic-collaboration.html | 2019-01-23T14:11:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547584332824.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20190123130602-20190123152602-00169.warc.gz | 0.932425 | 453 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__11986368 | en | New Zealand Ambassador to Indonesia HE. Dr. Trevor Matheson and UNAIR Rector Prof. Dr. Moh. Nasih, SE., MT., Ak., CMA., after the meeting on Monday, January 8. (Photo: Nuri Hermawan)
UNAIR NEWS – As an effort of internationalization, Universitas Airlangga received a visit from the New Zealand Ambassador to Indonesia HE. Dr. Trevor Matheson. During the visit on Monday, January 8, the Ambassador of New Zealand was welcomed by Rector of UNAIR Prof. Dr. Moh. Nasih, SE., MT., Ak., CMA., with other UNAIR officials.
The Ambassador of New Zealand stated that in addition to the 60-year anniversary of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and New Zealand, the visit was made to know UNAIR’s vision and missions as well as various research and academic climate at UNAIR.
“With this visit, we hope to establish various academic collaboration between UNAIR and various universities in New Zealand,” he explained. “For research, we have excellence in agriculture, renewable energy, and disaster,” he added.
In response to the statement of New Zealand Ambassador, Rector of UNAIR Prof. Nasih explained the vision and missions as well as UNAIR’s strategic plan in the future. In addition, Prof. Nasih showed the position of UNAIR, both at national and international level.
“On national scale, we are in top four. We all continue to pursue excellence together,” said Prof. Nasih.
Besides Prof. Nasih, the Director of Airlangga Global Engagement (AGE) UNAIR Prof. Dr. Ni Nyoman Tri Puspaningsih, Dra., M.Si., also gave a response regarding the visit of New Zealand Ambassador. For Prof. Nyoman, the offer for collaborative research is very relevant with the condition of UNAIR.
“They offered a collaborative research in the fields of our focus. For example, in the fields of veterinary, fishery, science and pharmacy, and management, ” she said. (*) | agronomy |
https://adorningthedark.wordpress.com/2013/07/03/back-patio-plants-mostly-herbs/ | 2018-03-21T01:13:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257647556.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20180321004405-20180321024405-00492.warc.gz | 0.958339 | 396 | CC-MAIN-2018-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__212981933 | en | I’m back home…where we’ve been for close to a week since visiting Jason’s parents in Galveston. Tomorrow we go visit with my parents for the Fourth. In between, Jason’s had some time off, and this on and off vacation time makes trying to keep a schedule interesting. I’m not complaining–perhaps it’s truer that I’m excusing the lack of activity here over the last week.
Life is good, though. One of my favorite things over the past week has been getting to cook using the herbs that are growing in a tub and several pots on our back patio. My father, the true green thumb of the family, continues to show his faith that I may, some day, manage to keep plants alive. When he and my mother visited a couple weeks ago, they brought the herbs (and some succulents) with them.
Pictured are: basil (three varieties, including Thai basil), cilantro, parsley, and lemon thyme, and a decorative “red spike” (what it said on the nursery tag).
Honesty requires me to admit that I didn’t think to ask a neighbor to water the plants, so the cilantro and parsley
died didn’t do so well.
Thankfully, the basil plants and lemon thyme made it (deeper root systems?), along with the succulents, and a small rosemary bush that we’ve had since the beginning of the summer. I may be just a little obsessed this summer with how many recipes I can incorporate basil or rosemary into, though I still need to figure out what to use the lemon thyme in.
I’m not sure why, but there’s something… simple? rustic? homey?… about snipping herbs off of a plant just outside the back door. | agronomy |
https://americansidea.com/2022/11/14/10-home-gardening-suggestions/ | 2024-04-14T10:23:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816879.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414095752-20240414125752-00732.warc.gz | 0.93371 | 1,171 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__20772942 | en | Home gardening provides numerous mental and physical benefits, as well as helping to prettify your property. After all, working in nature has been shown to decrease stress and boost dopamine levels. It can be simple to create a home garden that draws the attention of everyone living on the block if you know what you’re doing.
That being said, keep reading for ten helpful hints on creating a show-stopping garden space.
Select the Best Seeds for Your Home Garden
The plants you grow will be only as good as the seeds you use. Consider buying grains in bulk when planting annuals or perennials in the hopes that a few will take them. Then, before transplanting the plants, separate them.
Cultivate Organic has lovely fruit and vegetable seeds to get your garden started. Knowing you bought high-quality, organic seeds increase the likelihood that the plants will thrive.
We all like to “go big or go home,” but doing so when starting a garden is not a good idea. Keeping it small allows you to tailor it to the needs of each plant while becoming acquainted with a gardening routine.
However, ensure your plants are not overcrowded while maintaining the garden shortly. Just because you’ve placed aside a smaller plot of land doesn’t mean you can plant as many plants as you want. Most plants require around 12″ between them for recruitment and promotion.
Learn about your USDA hardiness zone.
The United States is divided into ten zones, with two representing the upper northern states and ten representing the southern tip of Florida. The zones represent the region’s average cold weather patterns.
Some plants grow best in USDA zones 5–8, while others grow best in USDA zones 9–4. Knowing where you live can assist you in selecting the best plants for your garden.
When to plant and when to prune
Understanding when to plant is just as essential as upkeep when starting a garden. To grow the following year, some varieties must be planted in the previous season. Any plant that develops from a bulb is an excellent example of this. Tulips, crocuses, and daffodils were beautiful flowers that grew last fall. At the exact time, garlic, potatoes, and onions are excellent vegetables that can be planted after the last frost in early spring.
Most flowers should be grown in the early spring, indoors to avoid frost damage, or outdoors after the last hard frost. Flowers prefer to grow in time with nature.
In early March, you can start vegetables like cabbage, kale, broccoli, escarole, and artichokes indoors. Peas, spinach, and arugula can be planted outside in late March. Finally, start peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, and tomatillos in early May.
3. Growth cycles and pruning
Keep the plant’s peak growing season in mind when pruning your garden. You should prune lightly in the spring and summer when the plant is active and receiving the most sunlight. Just make sure not to cut off all of the new growth.
Alternatively, heavy pruning should be done just before winter to allow the plant to begin new growth sooner in the spring. It may take several seasons for your plant to “respring.”
Plants should be deadheaded.
After your flowers bloom, you should remove the dead, off-colored flower heads. Deadheading keeps the finished flower from turning into a seedpod. By deadheading your flowers, you encourage the plant to conserve resources that would otherwise be used to produce seeds.
However, if you want to harvest seed pods from your plants, avoid this method. Still, you must deadhead most flowers because this partial deadheading helps to strengthen the plant’s seeds and keeps the remaining plant healthier.
Different plants have different requirements.
Each plant has different requirements for sunlight, water, soil type, and temperature. To begin a small home garden, try to plant varieties that thrive in similar conditions and can be kept in a single location.
For example, if you want to plant a small garden plot in full sun, you should try to produce variants that require full sun. When gardening outside, watering does not need to be as precise because the ground can reallocate the water to contain one plant from receiving more than another.
Mulch and compost are your friends.
While organic material and mulch can be challenging to work with, they make excellent garden foundations and should be tilled into or placed on top of the soil. Compost can be purchased in stores and provides a tremendous burst of nutrients to the earth, while compost can help save plants from harsh weather and freezing temperatures.
Think about native plant species.
Native plant species are ideal for any garden because they attract natural pollinators such as bees and butterflies and help to reintroduce birds and animals into the ecosystem. Native plants typically require little maintenance because they have developed to thrive in your particular setting.
Plant a container garden.
You can always start a container garden if you rent the land, don’t have much yard, or have poor soil. This garden is similar to any other, except that each plant is in its pot. You can combine plants that require the same sun or water to make beautiful agreements that you can move around your property.
Plant “essential” plants.
Plant a few “permanent” plants around a large area for a garden to help you prepare for the next season. For example, you can plant a few perennials and evergreen bushes throughout your garden to “fill in the blanks” come spring. | agronomy |
http://kinvaraccc.ie/blog/montessori-indoor-garden/ | 2024-02-22T21:45:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473824.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222193722-20240222223722-00174.warc.gz | 0.963244 | 481 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__20623661 | en | As we embrace the warmer weather, the Montessori children have been working on some very exciting projects! This month Aisling Daniels and Lynda Mahon share a “learning story” from the Montessori.
This month in Montessori our children are learning all about gardening life cycles. The children were thrilled to plant their very own indoor garden and had complete input into where the garden should be located and how it should be decorated.
We also learnt a very important story about Sid the Seed.
Sid is a seed who feels quite content and happy living in his underground home with a caterpillar and a spider. He has no longing to venture out into the unknown world outside. However his friends, the spider and the caterpillar leave their home one by one to embark on a journey to experience the big, outside world. Sid is now alone until he finally decides to grow up and leave his home to find new adventures in the outside world. So he soaks up enough water and with the rays of the sun glittering above his hole, he starts to grow until he finally breaks through the ground to the outside and grows into a tall tree.
This beautiful rhyming story lends itself to multiple teaching points. It can be a great introduction to kick off a unit on plants or for use with a counterpart non-fiction book to help children identify elements of fiction and non-fiction.
The story also serves to be a source of inspiration for little ones who are waiting to grow up. Best summed up in the words of author Daniel Pagan, “I feel that my story is special, engaging and unique. Children want to learn, to grow! When you are so small, you look towards big things and you dream about being in new places. I feel that my story inspires young readers to let their imaginations run wild. More importantly, my story will show young children that they are a masterpiece waiting to happen.”
For our Montessori children, gardening facilitates team building and promotes communication skills. Planning a garden, planting the seeds and watching them grow give kids a sense of purpose and responsibility. Making sure that the plants get enough fertilizer, water and sun fosters mindfulness. The concepts learned while gardening, and sensory play with compost and using gathered water, can imbue in kids a deep respect and responsibility for taking care of our planet. | agronomy |
https://dnevni-boravak-antun-bogdan.com.hr/iyaxwuy6/e3203f-too-much-manure-on-tomato-plants | 2022-05-26T16:51:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662619221.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20220526162749-20220526192749-00052.warc.gz | 0.953872 | 700 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__198836582 | en | Pelleted chicken manure is better, but it still has a smell. In this article, we’ll talk about the benefits of lime for tomato plants… When transplanting any plants, but especially vegetables and bedding plants, always be aware of two critical conditions. In addition, some manure fertilizer consists of urine as well, which is also high in nitrogen. Leaves roll up from the outside towards the center. Manure, combined with other organic material, helps to create a fertile soil and provides important nutrients for plants. What it looks like: Mature tomato plants suddenly curl their leaves, especially older leaves near the bottom. Resist the temptation to set out tomato plants too early. First, older plants may be quite root-bound in their pots. Fresh manure should not be used on edibles because of the risk of pathogens. Mid-May is normally the best time for planting tomatoes in the St. Louis area. However, make certain it is not fresh manure. Fish emulsion draws flies and cats and even the low odor version has a smell. Why Horse […] I would not describe any of these as 'earthy'. When you buy manure, it is likely to be pretty fresh – and far too strong and ‘hot’ to use. Manure has long been the standard way for vegetable gardeners to improve the fertility of their soil. Farmers and gardeners have been using manure as fertilizer for many hundreds of years. Fresh manure is too strong for plants, as it contains excessive amounts of nitrogen, which can burn the plants. You will need to leave it in a heap for six weeks or so; covered with a plastic sheet to keep the rain from leaching the nitrogen out. If you raise horses or have access to a stable yard, horse manure is the manure of choice for your tomatoes. Of course, the amount of lime you will need depends on your soil’s pH and nutrient content, as well as the desired pH. The plants seem to really like both. However, too much lime will raise pH too much and can block a tomato plant’s uptake of magnesium. I always use composted manure on my tomato beds. I'm also watering with home-made worm compost tea (basically worm manure water) every few weeks. This also allows you to assess whether the manure contains a lot of weed seeds as they will germinate in this time. Sometimes up to 75% of the plant is affected. On my local allotment gardens, manure is delivered by the truckload each year and for just a small cost large quantities can be dug into your vegetable plot ready for the next season. Fresh manure can burn plants especially if it too much is applied. Too much nitrogen on plants … I buy 40lb bads of the stuff from the store for a bit over $1 a bag. I mix a lot into the soil before planting, and then I side-dress with more later on. What causes it: High temperatures, wet soil, and too much pruning often result in leaf roll.
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https://www3.ufrb.edu.br/seer/index.php/wrim/article/view/2910 | 2023-02-01T02:25:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499899.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20230201013650-20230201043650-00286.warc.gz | 0.935701 | 406 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__112075549 | en | Yield and water productivity of rice as influenced by responsive drip irrigation, alternate wetting and drying versus conventional flooding under silty loam soil texture
Palavras-chave:Oryza sativa L., responsive drip irrigation, water productivity, microporous tube
Rice is a semi-aquatic crop, thus demands waterlogged condition in root zone, hence farmers generally puddle the land before transplanting to control deep drainage losses, which is destructive to the soil physical, chemical and biological health. Addressing these issues, this research study evaluated the yield and water productivity (WP) benefits of rice (PK 1121) for the un-puddled alternate wetting and drying (AWD) and responsive drip irrigation (RDI) against the conventional flooding (CF) with puddling, as control during 2021, using randomized complete block design with three replicates. The results indicated significantly less (p ≤ 0.05) irrigation application (76% < CF) but with larger (18%) yield trade-off for the RDI treatment. Although, the AWD treatment showed comparatively less water saving (32% < CF) but resulted relatively higher yield (4% > CF). Nevertheless, the WP of RDI was significantly higher (249% > CF) but reduction in irrigation application was the main contributor. In contrast, both higher yield and reduced irrigation contributed to the higher WP (52% > CF) of AWD treatment. The study shows the prospects of increased WP by AWD at convenience and less cost, than the RDI system for PK 1121 rice variety. However, increasing the water release capacity of RDI or using drought tolerant variety may increase the WP of rice under RDI system at no yield trade-off, which may be instrumental for growing rice without puddling in the water scarce areas of the country. | agronomy |
https://www.nccatch.org/events/80 | 2019-01-20T09:20:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583705091.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20190120082608-20190120104608-00020.warc.gz | 0.935661 | 248 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__125062633 | en | Feast Down East Local Food Conference
8:30am - 3:00pm
Feast Down East's 8th annual Local Food Conference brings together all those in our community who are involved in supporting and growing the local food system in Southeastern North Carolina. This includes farmers and fishermen, food retailers and establishments, foodies, local food advocates, and community leaders. The conference aims to strengthen the activities of these groups and the relationship between them. This event is co-presented by the Cape Fear Food Council, a grassroots collaboration working toward a stronger, more equitable food system in the region.
Features of the 2018 Local Food Conference:
· Connecting farmers to a variety of local and state-wide resources and collecting feedback about existing or needed support services
· Creating dialogue between local food advocates, public administrators and policymakers
· Developing strategies to strengthen our food system through the Cape Fear Food Council and other collaborative efforts
The 2018 Local Food Conference includes the Community Foods Expo, featuring local and state organizations with farm and food-related services.
Conference registration includes the highly anticipated and locally-sourced breakfast and lunch. We hope to see you there!
$20 for farmers and students, $35 general public | agronomy |
http://jarlakansen.blogspot.com/2009/11/art-of-holding-our-breath.html | 2020-06-04T17:42:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347445880.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20200604161214-20200604191214-00158.warc.gz | 0.983508 | 185 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__64224154 | en | Monday, November 2, 2009
The art of holding our breath
Oh how I miss their old location and book selection!!
On Sunday, Lise and I ran errands while N tackled the leaves and worked on his PVC green house. I can't wait to see how it works this winter. Oh and I (thankfully) was reminded about this week's worm science lesson.
I was sure I had stocked the worm box with enough food since I last tended them. BUT I'm pretty sure the lack of food is why they left. Very sad! After gleaning a handful of worms from our compost pile and compost container, I discovered they hadn't gone far. I moved the worm box to begin cleaning off the exterior and found leaf debris that was full of red wigglers! Yay!
Another week closer to Fran's surgery date. Yeah, we know. It may not be the answer. | agronomy |
http://www.brambleberry.com/Blog/index.php/2012/12/organic-lavender-essential-oil/ | 2015-11-30T15:12:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-48/segments/1448398462686.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20151124205422-00003-ip-10-71-132-137.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.88414 | 230 | CC-MAIN-2015-48 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-48__0__28262184 | en | Organic Lavender Essential Oil
Organic Lavender Essential Oil: This Organic Lavender has a higher percentage of Camphor than our Hungarian Lavender. This is consistent with the region that it’s grown in. If you prefer a sweeter, more floral Lavender, I would try ourHungarian Lavender or Lavender 40/42. They both have less Camphor and more of the traditional Lavender chemotypes in it (linalool, sesquiterpenes, monoterpenes and linalyl acetate). The Lavandula family is compose of 39 different species so one lavender is not the same as the other (and of course, from year to year, one lavender from the same crop, the same field, the same grower, will also smell different due to temperature and climate variations).
This product is Organically grown, harvested and processed to USDA Organic standards.
Distillation Method: Steam
Country of Origin: Albania
Part: Flowering tops
Botanical Name: Lavandula Augustifolia
INCI: Organic Lavandula Augustifolia Essential Oil | agronomy |
https://farmfreshoil.com/ | 2024-04-17T08:59:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00058.warc.gz | 0.915107 | 617 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__191778981 | en | Canola oil is lower in saturated and trans-fats than olive, sunflower or soybean oil. It is entirely free of cholesterol and high in beneficial Omega 3 fatty acid, and vitamin E. It is also high in monounsaturated fats, which can reduce the risk of heart disease.
Healthy soil makes flavorful oil. We grow only non-GMO seed using energy and soil saving minimum-till planting methods. This oil is processed in small batches without the use of solvents in the extraction process. The refining process does not use high temperatures so the oil retains all of its natural characteristics.
Our fresh-pressed Canola oil is squeezed from non-GMO seed grown on our farm outside Madison, Wisconsin; using the freshest seed to produce the highest quality oil.
Most Canola oil is processed in large industrial factories with several hundred food miles from field-to-table. Locoil is pressed where it is grown and travels less than 50 food miles for its complete life cycle. Locoil from Madison-area restaurants is recycled to make biodiesel which in turn powers our farm equipment.
A SUSTAINABLE RECIPE
Our “Sustainable Loop” farming recycles waste energy and minimizes the carbon footprint of creating this cooking oil. This is also referred to “closed-loop” style production.
1. WE GROW & HARVEST NON-GMO CANOLA SEED
We emphasize environmentally-friendly practices to reduce the fossil fuel required to grow our non-GMO Canola seed. Using minimum-till methods reduces carbon pollution and soil erosion, helping improve water and soil quality.
2. OUR SEED IS PRESSED ON-SITE
Using small screw presses, the oil is gently separated from the fiber, producing food and feed. The oil is refined with a low temperature process that never uses industrial solvents.
3. WE HAND-DELIVER OUR OIL IN STYLE
We use an SVO-converted 1983 Mercedes Benz 300TD station wagon for deliveries and recycling pickups.
4. YOU USE OUR OIL
Our Canola oil is healthy and versatile, with a mild, buttery flavor.
5. WE RECYCLE USED LOCOIL INTO BIODIESEL
Locoil used by restaurants around the Madison area is picked up and recycled into biodiesel, powering the equipment used to grow and harvest the next Canola crop.
We began just outside Madison, Wisconsin on a fourth-generation farm; founded by proud stewards of the land, spending over 130 years on the same homestead.
We emphasize environmentally-friendly practices to reduce the fossil fuel required to grow our non-GMO Canola seed.
To learn more, check out this recent article written by the Wisconsin Academy of Science Arts & Letters, about us (last paragraph) and other Wisconsin oil farmers: | agronomy |
https://radiobiology.ge/index.php/rrs/article/view/4841 | 2022-11-28T12:45:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710503.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20221128102824-20221128132824-00190.warc.gz | 0.905328 | 478 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__297466360 | en | Radiobiological Aspects Of Plant Epigenetic Polymorphism
Keywords:Radiation Exposure, Radiosensitivity, Epigenetic Polymorphism, DNA Methylation Profiles
The relationship of epigenetic variability with different individual radiosensitivity and adaptive capabilities was studied. Using a simple and convenient experimental model — maize seedlings with different germination terms and epigenetic patterns — the hypothesis was tested that genetically homogeneous but epigenetically different organisms have different radiosensitivity and radio adaptive capacity. Differences in the DNA methylation profiles of individual subpopulations of seedlings were used as a marker of epigenetic differences, and the yield of chromosomal aberration was used as an indicator of DNA vulnerability and its changes under different UV-C irradiation modes. In two series of experiments involving а UV-C acute single and exposure according to the scheme «adaptive - challenging», the investigation of the possible biological importance of epigenetic polymorphism has been performed. The study used a cytogenetic analysis of the yield of chromosomal aberrations and restriction analysis followed by ITS-ISSR- PCR. Significant differences have been established in chromosome aberration yield and DNA methylation profile in control and under UV-C exposure for seedlings of subpopulations differing in time of germination. The differences in the DNA methylation profiles and the yield of chromosomal aberrations in the control subpopulations of seedlings of different germination terms indicate the influence of the DNA methylation profile on DNA damage by regular metabolic factors, such as thermal vibrations or reactive oxygen species (ROS). This phenomenon can be explained by different chromatin conformation determining structural or "passive" resistance, which provides different DNA availability to damage. Methylation switching into de novo under different modes of radiation exposure could become a marker of gene expression changes due to induced repair and protection. The obtained data indicate the importance of epigenetic factors in determining the radioresistance and adaptive capacity of organisms. It points out that the epigenetic mechanisms that determine the choice of the metabolic pattern also contribute to the individual radiosensitivity and adaptive capacity of the organisms. This contribution is determined in two ways. First, the DNA methylation profile affects the initial damage processes, and second, the type of methylation switching into de novo is associated with the further development of protection and repair processes. | agronomy |
https://rosemarymurdock.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-seed-is-word-of-god.html | 2021-08-02T06:08:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046154304.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20210802043814-20210802073814-00140.warc.gz | 0.977763 | 377 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__138804654 | en | Jesus told the story of a farmer who planted seed. Spiritually speaking, the seed is the message of Jesus Christ. It goes out looking for ground to grow in and falls on different kinds of soil, (hearts).
Some don't pay much attention to it so it gets devoured by birds, or as Jesus said, by satan who will do whatever he can to keep the Word of God out of the human heart.
Some think it sounds good at first but aren't willing to give it much room in their life so it dries up.
Some receive it but won't weed out those things that are crowding it out so it never matures.
But some give the seed what it needs, nurture it and give it a place and priority in their lives. These people have captured the vision of the seed. They have seen the fruit before it becomes fruit. Maybe they've seen it in another person's life, but they get it. They see it. They want it and they do what it takes to bring the seed to harvest.
Jesus spoke of another seed--a mustard seed. He compared the Kingdom of God to this seed. It is so small and tiny. It seems so insignificant but yet it grows into a large tree that birds can make nests in. A tiny seed comes to your ears. It seems so insignificant, so powerless, so unworthy of attention. But in reality that's not the case at all. It is very significant, very powerful and very worthy of attention.
What kind of soil will your heart be? What will you do with the tiny, tiny seed that seems so unpromising? The next time the Seed comes looking for a place to grow, pay attention to it, give it place, catch the vision of the seed. It contains an entire Kingdom, and your eternal place is found there! | agronomy |
http://southerntiereatsmartny.org/fruit-vegetable-facts/romaine-lettuce | 2020-02-19T07:13:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875144058.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20200219061325-20200219091325-00141.warc.gz | 0.916028 | 181 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__82915365 | en | Romaine lettuce is the most upright growing of all lettuce types. Its heavily ridged leaves grow erectly and tightly to form an elongated head. Its outer leaves, rich in chlorophyl have lime colors while its inner leaves are yellow to creamy. Its blanched heart becomes translucent white at its core. Its leaves are substantial, crunchy and succulent with a mild flavor that allows Romaine lettuce to be a very versatile culinary green and multipurpose ingredient in the kitchen.
How to Select
Look for romaine lettuce with closely bunched leaves that look fresh. Avoid romaine lettuce with brown or wilted leaves.
How to Store
Refrigerate in a plastic bag for up to a week.
How to Prepare
Rinse lettuce under cold water. Use a salad spinner or pat leaves dry to remove excess moisture. Slice, chop or tear as needed. | agronomy |
http://southwaleshps.org.uk/?page_id=900 | 2022-05-17T09:53:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662517245.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20220517095022-20220517125022-00448.warc.gz | 0.933322 | 705 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__84255871 | en | Acanthus spinosus is a statuesque statement plant for the back of the border. Well some think it’s a front-of-border plant but I’d suggest you don’t! It fits the description “tough as old boots”. Demanding little care beyond chopping down flower stalks once they’ve gone over and tidying up in spring, it can grow to more than a metre tall and around 60-90cm (2+ feet) across. In early summer, it produces strong, 100cm tall spikes of flowers. The flowers are white with purple bracts. No need to stake; sometimes a flower spike will decide to grow at an angle and you might want to put a cane in to hold it upright but make sure it’s a strong cane – that flower spike wanted to grow diagonally and you’ll have a fight on your hands to convince it otherwise!
Leaves are deeply cut and come armed with rather tough and very sharp spines. Painful if you’re not careful. And very painful in the front of the border when you brush past it.
Make sure you want it and make doubly sure that you plant it in the right spot. For once it establishes, you’ll never get rid of it as it develops a deep tap root over time and even if you have the energy to dig that deep, leave just a bit behind and it’ll regenerate. Impervious to Glyphosate, it’ll recover from attack with a flamethrower and regrow the next year.
OK, so I didn’t practice what I preach! For the first few years in the garden, at the back of a 2-metre-deep border, it looked good. I was happy. But then, one year, it decided to do a runner! Well, lots of runners. Acanthus plants popped up all over the place. One appeared right at the front of the border; others right along the border, up to 2 metres away from the parent plant. OK, so it’s relatively easy to dig up the small plant, separate it from the running root, pot it up and flog it on to some unsuspecting neighbour. Well preferably not a neighbour; you want to be far enough away when they discover the downsides!
But that’s just the offspring dealt with. You still have that 2-metre running root from the parent. And if you don’t get that out, you’ll have lots more little plants popping up all along it. And getting that running root out will probably mean digging up all the plants that it’s running under, getting the root out and then replanting them. And you won’t just have one running root! The blasted things will be running out in all directions. There’s only one way to handle things now. Diligence.
Which is why, a couple of times a year, you’ll find me digging a trench around my parent plant to get out all the root shoots. I tried digging the parent out. Thought I’d got it all. But it came back the following year!
And even with this diligent approach, it’s come up again this year, right at the front of the border! | agronomy |
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https://zebufywary.lapachecachica.com/organic-materials-and-soil-productivity-book-17786nj.php | 2021-05-12T17:39:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243989766.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20210512162538-20210512192538-00237.warc.gz | 0.886749 | 2,119 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__106344186 | en | 2 edition of Organic materials and soil productivity found in the catalog.
Organic materials and soil productivity
by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Rome
Written in English
Bibliography: p. 101-119
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Some mineral material may be present but the soil is dominated by organic matter. Organic Soil. Occurrence. Organic Soils occur in wetlands in most parts of New Zealand, or under forests that produce acid litter in areas with high precipitation. They cover 1% of New Zealand. Structural stability or resistance of soil to disintegrative forces (rain, cultivation, soil swelling), depends on type of organic matter and its changing from low to high C/N as a result of microbial breakdown of OM: green manure Structural stability buried straw highly decomposed manure weeks months years Time since incorporation.
Soil organic carbon is the basis of soil fertility and is a part of soil organic matter; It is advised that farmers should increase soil carbon to enhance productivity first, rather than focus on the potential of carbon as a financial stream in carbon markets The return of manure and recycled organic materials to the soil is considered. Therefore, using organic byproducts for soil reclamation activities on National Forests may provide an op-portunity to increase soil cover and productivity, and decrease restoration costs. To test the effectiveness of these amend-ments for reclamation, a field study was established using organic amendments applied to gold dredgings capped with.
Soil Microbiology and Organic Matter in Crop Production Larry Zibilske USDA-ARS Weslaco, Texas Researcher, Soil Microbiology and Organic Matter [email protected] The amazing increase in demand for organic foods has attracted the interest of many growers. Organic material contains acids that can make plant roots more permeable, improving their uptake of water and nutrients, and it can dissolve minerals within the soil, leaving them available for plant roots. Many organic amendments also provide some additional nutrients to the soil, although the organic matter is not considered fertilizer.
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Organic Materials and Soil Productivity in the Near East: Papers Presented at the Fao/Sida Workshop on the Use of Organic Materials for Improving Soil in Alexandria, Egypt (Soils Bulletins No. 45) [FAO/SIDA Workshop on the Use of Organic Materials for Improving Soil] on *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers.
Organic materials and soil productivity. Rome: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, (OCoLC) Material Type: Internet resource: Document Type: Book, Internet Organic materials and soil productivity book All Authors / Contributors: W Flaig; Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Soil Resources, Development and Conservation Service. This short organic gardening book is an incredible introduction to organic soil biology. In just a spoonful of organic garden soil, there are more microorganisms than the number of people on earth.
The primer includes information on the soil food web – the community of organisms living in soil – and how the web relates to soil health.
Get this from a library. Organic materials and soil productivity in the Near East: papers presented at the FAO/SIDA Workshop on the Use of Organic Materials for Improving Soil Productivity in the Near East, held in Alexandria, Egypt, October [Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Soil Resources, Management, and Conservation Service. This book is old school and hard to find, but it is probably the best book to help you understand the fundamentals of organic gardening and the principles behind it.
It was written by the Dr. Bargyla Rateaver, the preeminent expert on organic farming who started the organic method in California and organized the first organic conference.
This part of soil organic matter is the active, or easily decomposed, fraction. This active fraction of soil organic matter is the main supply of food for various organisms—microorganisms, insects, and earthworms— living in the soil.
As organic materials are decomposed by the “living,” they release many of the nutrients needed by plants. The Complete Book on Organic Farming and Production of Organic Compost. Author: NPCS Board of Consultants & Engineers Format: Hardcover ISBN: Code: NI Pages: Price: Rs.
1, US$ Publisher: Asia Pacific Business Press Inc. Usually ships within 5 days India is an agro based country. By increasing soil organic matter, organic farming can reinstate the natural fertility of the damaged soil, which will improve the crop productivity to feed the growing population.
Organic. M.J. Simpson, A.J. Simpson, in Encyclopedia of Spectroscopy and Spectrometry (Third Edition), Abstract. Soil organic matter (SOM) is a complex, naturally occurring material and plays a critical role in soil fertility, the global carbon cycle, and the fate of pollutants in soil.
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is one of the most powerful structural elucidation tools. soil testing, plant nutrition requirement, organic & inorganic fertilizers, and Integrated Nutrient Manage- ment (INM) for efficient, economic and sustainable production of crops.
The third chapter of the book is about Pest Management, and focuses on enhancing the awareness of and.
“Organic agriculture is an ecological production management system that promotes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity. It is based on minimal use of off-farm inputs and on management practices that restore, maintain and enhance ecological harmony.
This book covers the following topics: Study of Soil and Climate, Plant Nutrients, Manures and Fertilizers, Field Crops, Horticulture Crops, Different diseases of Crop Plants, Pests of Crops Plants, Weeds and Weed Control, Plant Propagation and Nursery, Advance Techniques in Agriculture, Green House and Poly House, Feeds and Fodders, study of Cattle, Breeding in Livestock, Pregnancy in.
Soil Productivity: The capacity of a soil, in its normal environment, for producing a plant or crop sequence under a specified system of management. A productive soil is one in which the.
chemical, physical, and. biological. conditions are favorable for plant growth. organic materials to maintain soil organic matter and even more to increase it. So apply organic materials to fields often. The percentage of soil organic matter in a field typically correlates with how productive that field will be for annual or perennial crop production.
Actively managing soil organic matter is one of the primary. The integration of soil management, crop planning and production methods with hoophouse and cold cellar recommendations makes this book a valuable addition to the library of both beginning and seasoned vegetable farmers, and a unique text for vegetable production and urban farming s: Farmers typically manage to minimize soil physical and chemical constraints to sustainable productivity through practices such as: • Applying organic materials such as manure, compost, and biofertilizers to supply nutrients and maintain soil organic matter • Growing cover crops to cycle soil nutrients and biolog- ically fix atmospheric nitrogen • Diversifying crop rotations for more efficient recovery.
productivity. What Is Soil. Soil is the upper weathering layer of the solid earth surface in which plants growand is a mixture of minerals, organic matter (humus), air, and water (Figure 1).
An ideal soil is about 50% solids consisting of mineral and organic material. The organic portion consists of residues of plants, animals, and other living. B.W. Green, in Feed and Feeding Practices in Aquaculture, Organic fertilizers.
Organic fertilizers comprise a variety of plant-derived materials that range from fresh or dried plant material to animal manures and litters to agricultural by-products (Wohlfarth and Schroeder, ; Das and Jana, ; Kumar et al., ).The nutrient content of organic fertilizers varies greatly among.
The use of organic materials is an important component for sustainable agricultural production as when such materials are applied to agricultural land they promote sustainability because of: 1. Their long term position effects on soil chemical and physical properties. Soil Quality Productivity depends on soil quality.
Soil quality – its structure and its capacity to retain water and nutrients – depends on inputs of organic material to maintain appropriate lev-els of humus. Nutrient inputs have large impacts on the total quantity of organic mate-rial produced and available to build soil humus.
Systems of Soil Classification Based on Nature of Parent Material. CHAPTER V TOPOGRAPHY AS A SOIL-FORMING FACTOR 89 CHAPTER VI CLIMATE AS A SOIL-FORMING FACTOR A. Moisture as a Soil-forming Factor: 1.
Discussion of Moisture Criteria; 2. Relationships between Soil Properties and Moisture Factors: a. Organic Constituents of the Soil; b.Feedback: After Reading these ICAR eCourse, please give your feedback for improve of the e-Course contents on this website.
Disclaimer: The information on this website does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of the course-ware contents. The contents are provided free for noncommercial purpose such as teaching, training.The Soil Quality ebook is a series of stand alone publications that will be updated, and more added, over time.
This first part provides an overview of soil constraints to plant production through an interactive learning experience primarily via video, case studies, diagrams and maps as well as text. | agronomy |
http://dangquangmobile.com/a-simple-plan-for-researching-recipes.html | 2018-12-17T09:46:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376828501.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20181217091227-20181217113227-00254.warc.gz | 0.948639 | 534 | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__227309840 | en | Why The Local Grown Foods Should Be Your Choice
Many of us have visited the farmers market which sales fresh produce, local events and allows people to have fun. Buying local foods is beneficial than in grocery stores. The local produce sold is hyped because it offers several benefits.
We know that buying local vegetables and fruits give you a variety of options. You can get about 7500 local variety of apples but still miss them in grocery stores. The grocer suppliers go for easy harvesting and uniformity. The farmer locally plants a variety of plants in their farms. In a local farmers market, you get foods like Purple carrots, Forelle Pears, Black Krim Tomatoes and Apple Bananas.
People who enjoy fresh taste shops from the local farmers market. For the grocers, they get the supplies from different locations, then transport thee food long distances, making the foods lose their taste fast. Local farmers markets pick and deliver the produce to be sold immediately. When you compare the taste of food in the farmers market and groceries, the taste is different.
The buyers who buy from local market view here and benefit through the healthy eating habits. This comes because there are varieties and the local grows healthy produce, which brings better eating experience. The perfectly ripe produce is healthy unlike in grocery stores. Young children who eat local foods end up loving the healthier foods such as snacks to other meals. If you expose kids to good food, they grow healthy.
Individuals who buy the local food improve the local environment. Groceries that transport their produce more than 2500miles use fuel and the smoke will come from vehicles. If you consume these local foods, things like vehicle smoke is reduced, and this cuts on pollution. Consuming the local produce allows you to breathe clean air.
When you visit the grocery stores, you will not interact with many people. People who visit the local farmers market enjoy the social interaction from people as they do the shopping. At the market, you get the fresh produce and interact with members of the community. If you farm here, you can now go to the market and find the buyers.
The local foods are grown using fewer chemicals. Many foods sold in the local grocers are ripened using compounds like the ethylene gas, which might be dangerous. At the farmers market, the foods are ripened naturally.
For the local shoppers, they enjoy the fresh produce for long as they are not mixed with chemicals. These markets supply healthy food that benefits the environment and the local community. Consumers now enjoy new flavors and healthy foods from the new recipe prepare.
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https://christiangreenliving.com/30-day-challenge-day-27-consider-and-try-composting/ | 2024-03-04T15:30:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476452.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304133241-20240304163241-00675.warc.gz | 0.933401 | 730 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__162852255 | en | “Thank you for committing to this 30 Day Christian Green Living Challenge with us! Each day as we step through our journey, I’ll share the challenge for the day then, depending on your green goals, I will share resources where you can learn more, dig deeper into the topic, or challenge yourself even more. We will do the challenge once *live* together, but you can participate anytime by joining in on the comments below and by using the hashtag #ChristianGreenLiving. So, when you’re ready, let’s Go Christian Green!
Do you have a compost bin or back yard pile? I’m still new to it, but after building a simple pile structure behind our shed last year, I find it very rewarding. Once I learned how landfills work, I will feel so much better when I throw an apple core into my compost pile instead of the trash!
It’s amazing to me how simple it is to compost our food scraps, garden plants, and yard waste. When we properly layer them and turn the pile, within weeks we can actually see them break down and return to the earth as God planned it!
By composting our own food scraps and yard waste, we can not only keep them out of the toxic-garbage landfill, but we can reuse them by allowing them to break down naturally and create incredible nutrient-filled soil for our garden and landscape plants.
I used to think that composting was hard. It’s not, you just have to know the rules.
And I used to think you have to have a big yard to compost. You don’t, you just have to know the best method for you.
I used to think that getting started with composting is expensive. It doesn’t have to be, you just have to be informed and creative!
Today’s Day 27 Challenge:
Have you tried composting? Did you know you can compost if you live in an apartment or only have a small yard?
Today let’s pray a prayer of thanksgiving for God’s incredible plan. May he help us to better understand nature and how we can participate in his plan for all living things.
If you haven’t tried composting, read some of the articles below and get to know your options. Consider trying composting this summer and make a plan. If composting at home really isn’t an option for you, find a local compost facility and see if you can somehow contribute. Many local facilities will accept yard waste, Christmas trees, and other organic materials.
Does the idea of compost sound great, but you don’t think it can work for you? Or, do you have an awesome compost pile and want to share your insights? Share your thoughts by commenting below and/or using the hashtag #ChristianGreenLiving.
- “Composting At Home” — from the US EPA
- “Why Compost — What is Compost?” — by Home Composting Made Easy
- “A Composting Guide for Apartment Living” — by Kathryn at Going Zero Waste
- “How to Compost in an Apartment” — from Ever Changing Productions
- “Build Your Own Worm Bin” — from Ever Changing Productions
- “Eco-friendly Landscaping: How to Put Your Yard to Work for the Planet” by Susannah at Healthy Green Savvy
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https://www.vitakraft.us/users/u221/221513/vitakraft/no_cache/service-menu/productse52f.html?tx_salsifycatalog_salsify-catalog%5Bproduct%5D=41&tx_salsifycatalog_salsify-catalog%5Bspecies%5D=&tx_salsifycatalog_salsify-catalog%5Btype%5D=&tx_salsifycatalog_salsify-catalog%5Baction%5D=show&tx_salsifycatalog_salsify-catalog%5Bcontroller%5D=Product&cHash=bb7f6f1cfa52e36459edbeb18826969f | 2023-12-03T23:31:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100518.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203225036-20231204015036-00787.warc.gz | 0.797128 | 351 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__47292230 | en | Vitakraft Orchard Grass Hay
Natural, 100% American-grown orchard grass hay, packaged into clean, easy-to-feed compressed slices. Vitakraft's Fresh & Natural Orchard Grass Hay comes from hand-selected premium orchard grass harvested at peak maturity for the best nutrient content and softest stem quality. Hays like orchard grass are essential parts of a small herbivore’s daily diet, helping to maintain good digestion and strong, healthy teeth.
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Orchard Grass Hay can be fed freely to most small animals. As a general guideline, feed one (1) thick slice per animal, per day. Adjust quantity to match consumption/need; for example, rabbits should have access to unlimited amounts of a high fiber grass hay.
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Sun-cured Orchard Grass Hay.
- Crude Protein (min) 10%
- Crude Fat (min) 1%
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- Weight: 28 oz | agronomy |
https://www.bestdarnkettlecorn.com/what-makes-popcorn-pop/ | 2023-11-30T03:27:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100164.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130031610-20231130061610-00838.warc.gz | 0.933412 | 1,130 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__165881329 | en | The only thing that may be more fun than eating popcorn is watching it pop. It’s fascinating to see the flurry of corn kernels exploding into a tasty snack. But have you ever wondered what exactly makes popcorn pop? And can any type of corn be used to make popcorn? Let’s explore the science behind popcorn, including why some types of corn pop and others don’t.
Can All Corn Pop?
Unfortunately, when you’re craving some popcorn, you won’t be able to shave kernels off any corn cob, heat them, and make yourself a bowl of popcorn. The only variety of corn kernels that will pop into popcorn is the zea mays everta variety. This strain of corn grows the same way any other type of corn grows, but when it’s used to produce popcorn, the cob is left to grow until it turns brown, and then it is harvested and processed to make popcorn.
There are different types of corn, including flint corn, pod corn, dent corn, flour corn, and sweet corn. Zea mays everta is a type of flint corn. But what makes this type of popcorn pop is that zea mays everta has a non-porous hull. This difference in the makeup of the hull plays a crucial role in allowing the popcorn kernel to pop.
The Anatomy of a Popcorn Kernel
To understand what makes popcorn pop, you need to understand the anatomy of a popcorn kernel. Each kernel is made up of a hard outer layer known as the hull or pericarp. Directly under that hull are layers of hard starch known as the endosperm. The starch inside the popcorn provides food for the kernel’s germ or embryo. There is also moisture inside each kernel. For the kernel to pop, that moisture must make up about 14 to 15 percent of the kernel. Any kernels that have more or less water will not pop.
When the kernel is heated, the moisture inside evaporates and turns to steam. The building pressure generated as the water turns into steam is held in by the non-porous hull of the popcorn kernel, allowing it to increase. Because other types of corn have a porous hull, the pressure created by the heated moisture content isn’t allowed to build up. It escapes through the hull of those types of corn, making it impossible for a build-up of pressure to pop the kernel. When the steam in a popcorn kernel reaches about 400 degrees and a pressure of about 135 PSI, it will rupture the kernel’s hull — or, in other words, the popcorn will pop. It was once thought that the hull rupturing is the sound you hear as the kernels pop, but the popping sound actually comes from steam being released into cavities in the kernels.
As the kernel heats, the starchy layer also begins to soften. After the hull ruptures, the soft starch layers expand outward and cool. It’s these starchy layers that form the puffy parts of the popcorn. A popcorn puff is essentially a popcorn kernel that has turned inside out because of the pressure created when its water content is heated.
Why Unpopped Kernels Didn’t Pop
This process also reveals why you might see some unpopped kernels left behind while popping corn at home. Popcorn that has been sitting in a cabinet for a long time will be less likely to pop consistently because the kernels have begun to dry out. This is why popcorn should be kept in an airtight container. Additionally, if the temperature is too high when making popcorn, the hull could rupture before the starch can soften enough to puff. But, at the same time, if the temperature is too low, the moisture content of the kernels can evaporate before the pressure inside the kernel is built up enough to rupture the hull.
Different Types of Popcorn
Several different types of popcorn varieties are cultivated to produce an assortment of popcorn shapes, flavors, and gourmet popcorn. Mushroom popcorn is most commonly used in the flavored and coated popcorn varieties you’ll find in tasty kettle corn and gourmet popcorn gifts. This type of popcorn usually produces a round, bumpy puff ideal for coating and flavoring. When you buy caramel corn or chocolate-covered popcorn, it’s typically made with this type of popcorn.
The large, fluffy type of popcorn commonly used to produce movie theater popcorn is known as butterfly popcorn. Butterfly popcorn kernels produce a piece of popcorn with a more irregular and less uniform shape, often with sections of puffs that are easy to break off. Popcorn flavor can still be added to these types of popcorn, such as cheddar cheese and butter, but it’s far less common to find them coated with caramel or chocolate because of their less uniform shape.
Satisfying Your Popcorn Craving
Now you know what makes popcorn pop, and after reading all about popcorn, you might now be craving some, too. Whether that craving is for traditional sweet kettlecorn, cheesy golden cheddar popcorn, or decadent chocolate-covered popcorn, Best Darn Kettlecorn has the popcorn for you. If you’re looking for the best caramel corn to buy, check out our Carmel, Caramel Nut Crunch, and Caramel Chocolate Chip varieties. Shop online today to find out why we’re known for making the best popcorn online. Our delicious gourmet popcorn will keep you coming back for more and make mouth-watering additions to gift baskets for any occasion. | agronomy |
https://www.mountainwestbark.com/products/premium-garden-soil/ | 2023-12-03T18:05:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100508.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203161435-20231203191435-00844.warc.gz | 0.923234 | 131 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__151917017 | en | Premium Garden Soil
Bark Species: Composted Douglas Fir bark fines along with Organic soil, Reed sedge peat moss, compost, and plant food
Product Size: 0” – 3/8”
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Availability: Sold in bulk and bags
Mountain West Bark Products Premium Garden Soil is an excellent balanced soil amendment for gardens, lawns and flower beds. With its unique blend and slow release plant food Our Garden Soil is ready for any do it yourself backyard gardeners as well as professional growers. | agronomy |
http://immediatecommunications.com/ | 2023-03-25T20:26:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945372.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20230325191930-20230325221930-00255.warc.gz | 0.934633 | 258 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__292665862 | en | Information Improves Livelihoods
Information can help lift farmers and their families out of poverty. With Wefarm small-scale farmers can learn how to improve crop yield or how to start a micro-business, enabling them to increase household income.
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https://soilkit.com:443/ | 2024-04-19T19:26:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817442.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419172411-20240419202411-00856.warc.gz | 0.963469 | 1,310 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__123680912 | en | THE POWER OF PLUS
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SoilKit365 is a virtual platform that connects users, tailored product suggestions and in-depth soil health analysis. With its enhanced capabilities, users will enjoy unparalleled ease in navigating their soil health journey.
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I decided to try these guys out and I was pleasantly surprised. The results I got back made it easy to get custom fertilizer for my lawn. So far so good!
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I just moved to a new area, and am planning to start my own garden. Not just a “hobby”, I will be depending on the success of my crops. The best think you can do is know what kind of soil you are dealing with. This company has their own lab. and are “professionals”. I collected the soil as instructed – it is an extremely simple process – and mailed it on the pre-paid envelope. In less than 2 weeks, I had my results online and printable, along with recommendations for amendments. WORTH EVERY PENNY – if you are serious about your garden. I highly recommend purchasing this soil test kit.
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I cannot say enough good things about our experience with SoilKit.com. I am so grateful they were recommended to us. I originally got our soil tested from the University of Florida and you almost need a PhD to understand their report. There were pages of information and no practical advice. SoilKit.com was different. Christina spent a lot of time talking to me on the phone. The report was comprehensive, yet easy to understand. Christina even put me in touch with someone in my area who could sell us the products we needed. We are hopeful that our lawn will look better soon. Wish we would have found SoilKit.com sooner!
SoilKit is very easy to use with helpful customer service. My results are simple to read and tell me exactly which plot needs what products and how much to use. This was a whole lot better experience than using the normal state soil test. | agronomy |
https://minecraftmodding.net/minecraft-maps/harvest-map/ | 2019-06-26T15:01:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560628000353.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20190626134339-20190626160339-00162.warc.gz | 0.950482 | 483 | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__100341690 | en | Harvest – Jump into a new survival style within Minecraft, but nostalgic to those who have experienced a similar mode on a legendary system.
A new type of survival has been presented. You must survive through your animals, crops, mining, and nothing more, nothing less. You are placed inside a small farm where you can plant seeds, harvest grown crops, butcher animals, or even breed and raise them. All of this in the farm life. The map is based on an old SNES game called, Harvest Moon, where the objective is exactly the same. As you harvest your crops and tend to your animals, you gain points. You can use those points to access NPC shops to buy items that will help you expand your farm. They’ll also supply you with the tools and seeds you need in order to make your farm flourish. Everything here is a must, since you will need food to fill your hunger and items from the NPC’s to fend enemies of the night.
You have the ability to install mods that offer more plants in order to add more variety to the game mode. The only flaw is that NPC’s won’t buy or sell those custom crops. Still adds more variety nonetheless. So let’s recap, the map offers you a simple farm to live your life off of and challenges you to survive off the crops with the ability to change your difficulty to add in hostile mobs to your liking of it’s playstyle. As you progress, you have the ability to destroy and re-fence your farm, giving you more space to plants crops or build structures to house you. There are other structures that have already been placed that you can use to help irrigate your farm and have your crops grow at it’s fastest rate. Enjoy yourself in this casual farm-style survival map that can become addictive later on when you feel like you’re more than a couple steps ahead.
Some maps have some rules. Here’s the rules of this map:
- Keep within the boundaries of the fence around your farms.
- Do not kill the NPC shop owners.
Some maps also have objectives. Here’s the objectives of this map:
- Survive through farming.
- Expand your farm.
Note: This map consists of the following:
Now for some screenshots of the map. | agronomy |
https://bmkgenetics.com/products/bmklowsal/ | 2022-05-22T22:59:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662550298.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20220522220714-20220523010714-00126.warc.gz | 0.859538 | 257 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__231442079 | en | Selected for growth and high survival in low salinity (5ppt or less) environments, BMK LowSal delivers a good performance under stress and changing environmental conditions in low saline areas and allows higher yield efficiency over cycles. It is suitable for both earthen and lined ponds / tanks. BMK LowSal delivers a consistent performance between ponds and cycles, ensuring predictable and stable economic outcome.
At the hatchery
BMK LowSal improved maturation performance allows hatcheries to achieve optimal cost-efficiency while producing a high-performing low salinity PL for their customers. The unique specialization of this line allows hatcheries to send the PL direct to farms at low salinity, saving time and money on acclimatization for the low salinity farm areas
- Predictable & consistent performances between batches
- Improved reproduction efficiency
- Higher stress tolerance
At the farm
The new generation BMK LowSal, with improved growth allows farmers who produce in low salinity areas to consistently achieve profitable harvests with a marketable shrimp size.
- Predicable harvest outcome
- Consistent results between cycles
- Fast growth at low salinity
- High tolerance for low salinity
- Suitable for all culture systems in areas with low salinity | agronomy |
https://mipcolostrum.com/the-new-zealand-advantage/ | 2024-04-22T09:54:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818105.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422082202-20240422112202-00379.warc.gz | 0.952186 | 698 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__202218268 | en | The New Zealand Advantage
The New Zealand Advantage
When you shop for colostrum supplements, you should take into consideration the various factors that can affect the quality, effectiveness and absorbability of the colostrum – as this will in turn affect how beneficial the colostrum is for you and your loved ones as well as how large the daily recommended intake is (which could result in you paying more!).
Sourced from the South Island of New Zealand
The dairy cows which MIP Colostrum is sourced from are all grass-fed, they spend their time in the outdoors.
Grass-fed New Zealand dairy herds develop stronger immunity to a wider range of pathogens than those which are fed processed feed, receive artificial hormone supplements or are kept indoors. This is because pasture raised cows are more exposed to the elements.
Free of Nasty GMO, Pesticides and Antibiotics
Colostrum can be sourced from cows in any part of the world, be it the United States, Africa or – in our case – New Zealand. Every country has different regulations and practice standards that overlook and monitor the raising of cows.
Typically, in many countries, cows are fed genetically modified foods, synthetic hormones and, in some cases, antibiotics. These additives to the food cows eat aim to get the cows to grow faster and increase farm profits.
However, when cows are fed synthetic hormones, genetically modified foods and other such substances, it also affects their bodies – including both their meat and the milk they produce. Unfortunately, this means that the nutrient content found in the milk – and, of course, the colostrum – of these cows will be adversely affected and contain these nasty chemicals.
Strict New Zealand quality standards ensure New Zealand MIP Colostrum is free from preservatives, antibiotics and other food additives. It is also free of rBST (synthetic hormones), which is not licensed for use in dairy cows by the NZ Food Safety Authority. MIP Colostrum contains no genetically modified organisms, plants or animal products.
The Seasonal Advantages
New Zealand colostrum is only produced during a single three-month period every year. During this limited period of time, the best source of Colostrum is from the early milk (first 2 milkings) of pasture fed, non-hyperimmunised, healthy New Zealand cows. The temperate climate combined with our farming practices make New Zealand the absolute best supplier of Colostrum. Furthermore, New Zealand dairy products are renowned worldwide for their quality and consistency in both manufacturing and supply.
Same Day Processing Ensures Biological Activity
MIP Colostrum is collected and transported in a fresh chilled state from farms straight to the processing plant. This is made possible as calving only occurs during three months of the year in New Zealand (August to October), so there is enough stock for same day processing. This is a critical production advantage, because gentle handling, low temperature collection and same day processing technology preserve the active ingredients of MIP Colostrum.
Other colostrum’s are collected in batches (especially 6-hour colostrum), until there is enough to process. This means it must be stored for long periods of time before processing can commence, so it is frozen. Rapid freezing and rapid thawing techniques prior to processing cause damage to the protein molecules, which in turn compromise the biological activity of the colostrum. | agronomy |
http://www.mossycreekmushrooms.com/ | 2016-05-30T14:24:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-22/segments/1464051035374.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20160524005035-00223-ip-10-185-217-139.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.920896 | 204 | CC-MAIN-2016-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-22__0__126506657 | en | Did you know you can grow gourmet mushrooms on your counter-top? We can get you started.
Our 5-pound mini-farms typically produce between 1 and 2-1/2 pounds of mushrooms. They flourish in indirect sunlight, so a counter-top is the perfect place for them to grow. We have Gold Oyster, Polar White Oyster, Blue Oyster, Pink Oyster, Lions Mane and Shiitake mini farms available. Polar White Oyster, Blue Oyster, Lions Mane, and Shiitake plug spawn are also available.
Mushrooms have many nutritional benefits, and can be used in a wide variety of dishes. Growing your own will enable you to have fresh mushrooms available when you need them.
A Quick Look at a Mushroom Mini Farm
As a little treat here's a quick look at the daily progress of one of our Oyster Mushroom Mini Farms. These are a local favorite, a fun and simple way to have ultra-fresh mushrooms. Enjoy. | agronomy |
https://gilanodates.com/balochistan-rabbi-dates/ | 2023-03-31T18:10:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296949678.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20230331175950-20230331205950-00505.warc.gz | 0.936401 | 225 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__147595858 | en | Balochistan Rabbi Dates are of semi-dry texture and long shelf life, Rabbi’s dates are easy to preserve and maintain. For this reason, the issue of export has been very much considered.
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Pakistan is bestowed with such wonderful crops of Date Palms and it has become the fifth largest Pakistan Dates Exporter in world dates market.
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We have dedicated a large portion of our Dates Farm for producing Organic Dates.
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In conclusion, our Organic Dates are offered to selective exporters in different forms and shapes like Pitted Dates, Unpitted Dates, Whole Dates, Half Dates, Quarter Dates & Chopped Dates. | agronomy |
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Agrifood challenges and opportunities before and far beyond a global pandemic
According to the joint report issued by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development, UNICEF, the World Food Programme and the World Health Organisation, almost 690-million people around the world went hungry in 2019.
Global forest sector and workers: providing solutions for pandemic recovery
This week, the global forestry advisory body to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) released details on how sustainable forest management and forest products are well-positioned to drive a healthy, green, and inclusive recovery as we continue to face serious challenges related to COVID-19 around the world. | agronomy |
http://cathi.uacj.mx/handle/20.500.11961/3717/browse?type=subject&value=Harpin+protein%2C+elicitor%2C+lettuce%2C+polyphenols%2C+antioxidant+capacity | 2023-10-02T01:08:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510942.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20231002001302-20231002031302-00131.warc.gz | 0.679038 | 151 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__128901934 | en | ListarICB Artículo en revista de investigación por tema "Harpin protein, elicitor, lettuce, polyphenols, antioxidant capacity"
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Effect of Harpin protein as an elicitor on the content of phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity in two hydroponically grown lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) varieties. (2018-12-13)Harpin protein was used as an elicitor in green (butterhead) and red (oak leaf type) varieties of hydroponically grown lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.). Ots impact on polyphenolic content and antioxidant capacity was evaluated. ... | agronomy |
https://theanswersweb.com/what-plants-can-grow-on-mars | 2022-08-13T00:40:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571847.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812230927-20220813020927-00542.warc.gz | 0.949558 | 1,513 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__114884253 | en | A Variety of Martian ProduceHowever, sweet potatoes, carrots, onions, kale, dandelions, basil, garlic, and hops were particularly robust crops under Martian conditions. The greenhouse was too hot for peas and spinach, Guinan explained, or they probably would have survived, too.
Furthermore, what would happen if you planted a tree on Mars?
Therefore, under Martian gravity, the soil can hold more water than on Earth, and water and nutrients within the soil would drain away more slowly. Some conditions would make it difficult for plants to grow on Mars. As mentioned earlier, Mars's open air is just too cold for plants to survive.
Also, are there any trees on Mars?
The Martian"trees" are actually dark basaltic sand pushed to the surface of sand dunes by sun-heated solid carbon dioxide ice, or dry ice,sublimating directly into vapor, explained Candy Hansen, a member of NASA'sMars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) team at the University of Arizona.
Can we grow food on Mars?
Unlike Earth's soil, which is humid and rich in nutrients and microorganisms that support plant growth, Mars is covered with regolith. Plants on Earth have evolved for hundreds of millions of years and are adapted to terrestrial conditions, but they will not grow well on Mars.
Does Mars have oxygen?
Atmosphere of Mars. The atmosphere of Mars is the layer of gases surrounding Mars. It also contains trace levels of water vapor, oxygen, carbon monoxide, hydrogen and other noble gases. The atmosphere of Mars is much thinner than Earth's.
Can potatoes grow on Mars?
Potatoes can grow in 'extreme' Mars-like conditions, a new NASA-backed experiment shows. Mark Watney, played by Matt Damon, survives by fertilizing Martian soil with his feces, slicing potatoes, and planting the cuttings in the soil. This eventually grows him enough food to last hundreds of days.
Does it rain on Mars?
Although there is a growing body of evidence that there was once water on Mars, it does not rain there today. As the atmospheric pressure decreased over millions of years, raindrops got bigger and rainfall became heavy enough to cut into the soil and start to alter the craters.
Does Mars have plants?
Martian soil is the fine regolith found on the surface of Mars. So far, no samples have been returned to Earth, the goal of a Mars sample-return mission, but the soil has been studied remotely with the use of Mars rovers and Mars orbiters. On Earth, the term "soil" usually includes organic content.
Is Mars Hot or cold?
Differing in situ values have been reported for the average temperature on Mars, with a common value being −63 °C (210 K; −81 °F). Surface temperatures may reach a high of about 20 °C (293 K; 68 °F) at noon, at the equator, and a low of about −153 °C (120 K; −243 °F) at the poles.
Can you breathe on Mars?
Carbon dioxide atmosphereBy comparison, Mars' atmosphere is 95 percent carbon dioxide. "We need to breathe oxygen," said Lee. "There's no free oxygen in the Martian atmosphere. You cannot breathe this gas.
Can animals survive on Mars?
Differences from Earth. Although there are some extremophile organisms that survive in hostile conditions on Earth, including simulations that approximate Mars, plants and animals generally cannot survive the ambient conditions present on the surface of Mars. Surface gravity of Mars is 38% that of Earth.
Can plants grow in space?
It clumps together in weird ways that it wouldn't on Earth, making it tricky to water root plants. However, NASA has had success with growing vegetables on the International Space Station with the space agency's Veggie experiment. Through that research, astronauts have been able to grow — and eat — plants on the ISS.
Can wheat grow on Mars?
The results show that plants are able to germinate and grow on both Martian and moon soil simulant for a period of 50 days without any addition of nutrients. Reflexed stonecrop (a wild plant); the crops tomato, wheat, and cress; and the green manure species field mustard performed particularly well.
What year will man land on Mars?
Mars One (2012-2019)The initial concept included an orbiter and small robotic lander in 2018, followed by a rover in 2020, and the base components in 2024. The first crew of four astronauts were to land on Mars in 2025. Then, every two years, a new crew of four would arrive.
Why is Mars red?
Mars - the red planet. Mars is often called the 'Red Planet' because it appears in the sky as an orange-red star. The colour caused the ancient Greeks and Romans to name it after their god of war. Today, thanks to visiting spacecraft, we know that the planet's appearance is due to rust in the Martian rocks.
Can strawberries grow on Mars?
Growing strawberries on Mars? These Czech scientists are working on it. Czech scientists have opened a lab to experiment with growing food for environments with extreme conditions and lack of water, such as Mars.
Can plants grow on Mars and the moon?
The results show that plants are able to germinate and grow on both Martian and moon soil simulant for a period of 50 days without any addition of nutrients. Our results show that in principle it is possible to grow crops and other plant species in Martian and Lunar soil simulants.
What will we eat on Mars?
The storable food from Earth will only serve as emergency rations, which means the astronauts will try to eat as much fresh food that they produce on Mars as possible. It is likely that algae and insects will also be part of the diet on Mars. Food production will occur indoor under artificial lighting.
What soil is in Mars?
The dust that covers the surface of Mars is fine like talcum powder. Beneath the layer of dust, the Martian crust consists mostly of volcanic basalt rock. The soil of Mars also holds nutrients such as sodium, potassium, chloride and magnesium.
How can we get water on Mars?
The only place where water ice is visible at the surface is at the north polar ice cap. Abundant water ice is also present beneath the permanent carbon dioxide ice cap at the Martian south pole and in the shallow subsurface at more temperate conditions.
How cold is Mars?
around -80 degrees Fahrenheit
Can any plants survive on Mars?
Like customizing a car, NASA-funded scientists are designing plants that can survive the harsh conditions on Mars. These plants could provide oxygen, fresh food, and even medicine to astronauts while living off their waste. Also, the Martian soil is poor in the mineral nutrients necessary for plants to thrive.
Does Mark Watney die?
A severe dust storm threatens to topple their Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV). The mission is scrubbed, but as the crew evacuates, astronaut Mark Watney is struck by debris and lost in the storm. The telemetry from his suit's biomonitor is damaged and Watney is presumed dead.
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For over 35 years, Sun Belle has brought the freshest and highest quality fruits and vegetables to consumers. Our particular focus on berries began in 1986 with the import of fresh raspberries from Chile and distributing blackberries grown in the historic Virginia Tidewater. Currently Sun Belle grows berries throughout the Americas, including in the United States and Canada, to provide consumers uninterrupted supplies of the best tasting berries. In 1992 Sun Belle introduced the first greenhouse grown tomato on the vine to the American market, helping make full flavored red tomatoes available to consumers year-round. In the early 2000s Sun Belle championed the Tupy blackberry, committing its farms in Mexico to this sweet and tasty, variety; in the past ten years Sun Belle has on-going breeding and trial and evaluation programs with the university of Arkansas, the University of Georgia, Cornell University and with Giddings Fruit / Black Venture Farms in Mexico. The results have been skyrocketing blackberry, raspberry and blueberry consumption in the United States, Canada and Europe as consumers return time and again to purchase full flavored, healthful, high quality and predictably sweet berries. In 2007, founder Janice Honigberg identified the beautiful Erika raspberry grown in a test plot in the Italian Alps and brought it to the Americas. Today, consumers savor the sweet taste of the Malu raspberry where it is flourishing in Mexico.
Sun Belle is also a pack by pioneer by being the first to launch the 12 x 18 Oz., blackberry clamshell, introduced the tripack Vari Berries ® and has reduced plastic with heat seal packaging. In 2015, Sun Belle inaugurated the tropical, tangy, and sweet treat, Sun Belle Golden Berries, which today this versatile superfood can be found across the United States on a year-round basis.
From the start Sun Belle has been hands on and close to its customers, with its own sales and distribution centers in the Middle Atlantic, Florida, Illinois, Texas and California. Directly shipping fresh produce from farms to these distribution centers — where Sun Belle inspects for quality every flat of produce — means our customers get the freshest produce fast in the best condition possible. | agronomy |
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Recently we had the opportunity to visit with Will Brinton from Woodsend Laboratories, located in Maine. Will made his way down to New Bremen, OH to personally work with us on some new methods that we are considering adding to our soil health measurement package. Currently, we offer the Haney Test or as we call it the Soil Health Test. However, one of my goals all along (Will's too from the beginning of his work in soil health, which started long before me) was to be able to take methodology and add it on to a standard soil test. Let a standard soil test be the chemical portion of the diagram below, but add in simple, cost effective tests that are reproducible to capture the physical and biological components of the soil. Together all three give us soil health. The tests do not need to be complex nor do they need to show significant differences, they just need to inform a producer if he/she is moving in the right direction.
It has been my experience that maybe we are really over thinking these methods, which is why working with Will is such an honor. Will has dedicated his career to find ways to more simply and cost effectively capture the biological and physical measurements. Yesterday, Will was visiting to teach us his Volumetric Aggregate Stability Method (VAST) and review the Solvita Labile Amino Nitrogen Test (SLAN). These are two simple measurements that we can potentially add to our 24 hour solvita respiration test to get a better handle on the diagram above. The tests are simple, quick, and pretty cost effective which hopefully will allow producers to more consistently pair it with a standard soil test to develop a soil health index. My picture didn't come out very well so I just borrowed one from Woodsend's website (Will's lab) to demostrate my point. Using these tests you can begin to see how management is influencing your soil. Most interesting in the case below is how no-till and cover crops can produce soil that is similar to virgin prairie. This gives me hope that we can undo many of wrongs that we have created over the history of production agriculture.
In a similar fashion, the VAST test (for stable aggregates) can also begin to seperate soils based on management. Below is a picture of Will demonstrating to our lab techs the simplicity of the VAST method. We are going to continue to experiment with VAST and SLAN with the hopes of offering them to all of our custumers in the near future. As I stated above, it is our goal to offer simple, quick, cost effective tests so consultants and producers can pair them with standard soil tests to help them make sound management decisions.
I always feel that Franklin D. Roosevelt said it best, "A nation that destroys its soil destroys itself." Soil health is nothing new. In fact, there are thousands who have been successfully improving their soil for hundreds of years. However, until now laboratories had limited options to help producers measure their progress. Well this is rapidly changing and will only get better with time. Thanks again to Will for taking the time to visit with us!! It was a great experience for everyone, especially as Will talks about soil health being his life's work. Now I think it is mine turn to return the favor and get to Maine. However, I refuse go in the winter!!
On Friday I am off to Northern Ohio to speak at a cover crop field day hosted by Dean Farms Cover Crop Sales and Service. It should be a big crowd and I am looking forward to the opportunity to further discuss some of the methods I mentioned above. These speaking engagements are always fun because I get back to my roots, which is being on the farm. | agronomy |
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Dr Jori Bremer, originally from the Netherlands, joined the Precision Pastures team in late 2022 as a research analyst following extensive academic studies in agricultural science focused on crop production natural resource management, and grazing systems.
In recent years, the agricultural industry has experienced a rapid evolution, driven by
advancements in technology and the growing need for sustainable and efficient farming
practices. This evolution – and the reliance on data to make informed decisions in farming
systems – were driving factors behind Dr Jori Bremer’s move to join Precision Pastures in
Precision Pastures interim CEO and executive director Hamish Webb said, “As a pioneering
pasture, agronomy and carbon services company, we have recently made a significant move
by recruiting Dr Jori Bremer, an expert in grazing systems, whose academic career spans
farming systems from the Netherlands to Nepal to West Africa, culminating with her PhD
research in Indonesia and Australia”.
“The soil carbon industry is growing extremely fast, with varied and often confusing
information about how soil carbon works. Our plan is to invest in research to put data, facts
and figures at the centre of our services, to ensure the maximum benefit with the least
possible risk to our soil carbon clients,” Hamish said.
“We welcome Jori’s rigorous approach to data management and her critical analysis of her
Jori will be responsible for coordinating two significant Research and Development projects
in collaboration with Meat and Livestock Australia – focused on the relationship between
soil moisture, pasture and carbon production. She will also assist with Precision Pastures’
soil data analysis to ensure the highest quality recommendations to farmers keen to boost
their pasture performance, soil health, and overall livestock production.
Jori said she was pleased to join an innovative, data-driven company pioneering new
technology and farming practices, particularly in the soil carbon industry.
“Precision Pastures offers me the opportunity to work at the forefront of agricultural
innovation,” Jori said.
“The company’s commitment to sustainable farming practices aligns with my vision for a
more environmentally conscious and efficient agriculture sector, enhanced and validated by
data we collect digitally and by soil sampling in the paddock.”
She said she is thoroughly enjoying the opportunity to put her research to the test in the
workplace, building on key research skills obtained throughout her academic career.
“A large component of my PhD was data analysis, organising and interpreting results. I had
some existing knowledge of soil science which has helped with Precision Pasture’s focus on
soil testing,” she said.
“I enjoy the variety of my role – some weeks I am behind the computer, but this week I am
going out to do pasture cuts and checking equipment for the MLA projects on various farms
throughout the New England. It’s good to be on-site and gain context to the data we are
A once self-confessed soil carbon “sceptic”, Jori admits to having changed her view on the
carbon sequestration industry, after witnessing Precision Pastures’ soil test results that
demonstrate increases in soil carbon following certain agronomic practices on-farm.
“I didn’t know much about soil carbon farming to begin with, so I was sceptical, but that’s
why it is so interesting doing these MLA projects: they actually prove that when your
pasture management practices are optimised, there is a real opportunity to increase soil
carbon,” Jori said.
“We need more time to see what happens to soil carbon year-on-year, but from our
preliminary results, there is a big opportunity for agriculture. Carbon projects aside,
boosting soil carbon is a way of getting people to adopt good agricultural practices and to
realise production benefits whilst doing so.” | agronomy |
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Save up to 75% on best quality daffodils, tulips, iris, daylilies, roses and more!Our quality flower bulbs are the best place to start. Flower bulbs are incredibly easy to grow, and many of the most sought-after plants begin as bulbs. With a little water and patience, you'll have gorgeous plants in no time.
Also seen as the first sign of spring, flower bulbs will bring color and texture to your garden throughout the entire. | agronomy |
https://aslidesi.com/community/agricultural-market-tools-and-their-uses-aslidesi | 2023-03-21T04:09:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296943625.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20230321033306-20230321063306-00669.warc.gz | 0.91489 | 2,799 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__19224435 | en | Agricultural market tools and their uses- Aslidesi -
There are many agricultural market tools and implements designed to increase productivity, reduce labor and help farmers in the various tasks
There are many agricultural market tools and implements designed to increase productivity, reduce labor and help farmers in the various tasks they have to perform.
The tractor is the essential vehicle for farmers which, equipped with wheels or tracks, fulfills many functions:
To drive a vehicle longer than this length, you must be over 18 and hold a B license.
The speed limit is 40 km / h in general and reduced to 25 km / h when the tractor is hitched to a trailer (except approved trailer).
The plow appeared between the 5th and 10th centuries and is an agricultural instrument that allows the fields to be plowed, that is to say, to turn the earth in order to recreate a quality structure.
The plow loosens the soil, eliminates the previous crop and weeds, and prepares the field for future sowing The stubble cultivator, made up of disc and tines, allows the soil to be worked superficially.
This agricultural tool is more particularly intended for burying stubble and the rest of the straw after harvest in order to promote their decomposition and the development of microorganisms.
The seed drill The seeder is a tool used for sowing seeds in regularly spaced rows, with adjustable depth (depending on the type of soil, the crop and the sowing season), and with a chosen density.
A sprayer is an agricultural machine intended to spray products in a field on crops in the form of liquid or powder. It can either be self-propelled or towed by a tractor. This machine is used for several reasons by the farmer:
Usually, there is the cutting, to which a cutter bar extension can be added for better profitability on the rapeseed harvest for example. For corn harvest, the cutting is replaced by a grain corn header. Unusual events There are atypical events that highlight agricultural machinery during competitions.
The Miss-Batt Cross are old reformed and sportingly arranged combine harvesters. The principle is quite simple: the competition takes place in several rounds on a closed circuit in fields, the goal is to complete the greatest number of laps as quickly as possible.
The Miss-Batt Crosses are tinkered with and customized by farmers and unnecessary and dangerous accessories are removed. The best batt cross crops can reach up to 35km / h Plowing competition The plowing competition is an event which consists of putting in competition passionate plowmen in the service of the land.
This competition is judged on the rounded relief of the earth as well as on regular crumbling, that is to say without large clods or crevices.
Aslidesi supplies a wide scope of Agricultural Market Tools and Equipment from India to all our neighborhood and worldwide clients. Alongside our wide scope of horticultural instruments, Aslidesi is additionally a main provider in the Agricultural market.
A digging tool is one of the numerous instruments made for cultivating and covers the scope of devices for farming.
A sickle one of the important tools in the agricultural market is a hand-held agrarian device with a differently bended sharp edge regularly utilized for reaping grain harvests or cutting delicious scrounge mainly for taking care of animals (either newly straightforward as feed). Numerous variations of hand sickles are utilized across numerous societies.
A digging tool one of the important tools in the agricultural market is an instrument for burrowing, lifting, and moving mass materials, like soil, coal, rock, snow, sand, or mineral. Digging tools are utilized broadly in farming, development, and cultivating. Most digging tools are hand devices comprising of an expansive sharp edge fixed to a medium-length handle.
Aslidesi is ordered among one of the genuine organizations for assembling, sending out, and providing a wide scope of Ax for agrarian purposes. Hatchet and our other rural devices are produced and planned to utilize the best quality material and are complimented for their ideal completion.
A pickaxe or pick one of the important tools in agricultural market is a hand device with a hard head connected opposite to the handle. They are utilized as devices for finishing, separating hard surfaces and as cultivating executes. It comprises of a handle and a head made of metal that has both a pointed and gruff end. The sharp end separates hard surfaces, while the unpolished end can be utilized to pry things up. A pickaxe can regularly separate soils that a digging tool can't. Dry, solidified dirt or rough soils can be separated utilizing the sharp finish of the hatchet.
A digger one of the important tools in agricultural market is an old and adaptable farming hand device used to shape the dirt, control weeds, clear soil, and collect root crops. Forming the dirt should be possible by heaping soil around the base of plants (hilling) or making limited wrinkles (penetrates) and shallow channels for planting seeds and bulbs. Weed control should be possible with the assistance of a digger by cutting foliage from the roots and getting the dirt free from old roots and yield deposits. Tools can be utilized for burrowing and moving the dirt utilized in the gathering of root yields like potatoes.
Mipatex Biofloc Tank one of the important tools in agricultural market for Fish and Shrimp Farming is comprised of High Strength PVC Material, Leakage Proof, Lasts long.
Presently do water cultivating at any spot, Mipatex Biofloc tank brings you Round Shaped Tarpaulin Fish Tank for Indoor, Remote fish cultivating. Eco-accommodating water cultivating without harming our current circumstance and keeps up the cost to profit proportion too.
Biofloc Tanks are as of now the best human-made asset to satisfy hydroponics needs without expanding the use of characteristic water and different assets. Mipatex presents to you the equivalent.
New and Healthy Aqua Food at a truly sensible expense, Mipatex empowers you to develop a framework for a similar utilizing Biofloc Fish Tank.
Bundle Content: Biofloc Fish Tank with Protection Cover, Specifications: Diameter - 4 meter, Height - 1.2 meters, Capacity - 10000 liters. Quality: 650 GSM, Material: PVC
Mipatex 450 GSM HDPE Organic Vermi Compost Maker Bed
Mipatex Vermi Compost Beds one of the important tools in the agricultural market are exceptionally intended for current development cultivating, generally use for natural cultivating. It helps ranchers make their own natural manure.
In the wake of setting up the bed, add Soil as the first layer. Add hacked Dry Straw as the second layer, it assists with holding dampness and Aeration for Earthworms. Sprinkle some
water on Dry straw to keep up the saturation. Ensure the dampness level will not surpass 40- half.
Add matured cow waste into the bed, Cow manure is nourishment for nightcrawlers. You can sprinkle some water on cow manure in the event that it is dry. Add slashed dry straw. Proceed with the cycle until the Vermi Bed totally tops off.
Appropriately disperse Cow manure to keep up uniform burden in the Vermi Bed. Sprinkle water on top of Bed, keep up dampness for Earth Worms. Presently bring Earth Worms into the Vermi Bed, Just leave them on the Vermi Bed. Cover the bed, guarantee no Direct daylight hits the bed. Manure requires 60-80 days for readiness.
Quality: 450 GSM, Size: 12ft x 4ft x 2ft, Color: Green/White, Expected life: 7 Year.
- One of the important tools in the agricultural market Multipurpose Quality - 200 GSM Plastic Cover for Truck, Roof, Rain, Outdoor or Sun
Additional THICK and STRONG: Made up of 100% virgin crude material, UV Stabilized, tear safe, 100% water safe, tough, adaptable and keep going long for such countless years.
WATERPROOF: Tarps can be utilized to protect boats, vehicles, campers, or engine vehicles from the components (for example wind, downpour, or daylight), as a crisis rooftop fix material for mortgage holders, and as an impermanent pickup truck bed blanket.
Secure IT EASILY: Aluminum Eyelets separated every 3 feet and at each corner permit this poly canvas to be secured constantly essentially. Make a "tent" for outdoors, fairs and that's just the beginning!
MULTIPURPOSE USE: Cover and secure your Vehicle or wood and building materials at building destinations; keep floors clean utilizing this is a drop sheet when painting or finishing - the utilizations are perpetual.
THE BEST AROUND: Made from polyethylene, this material is made to last. Try not to become weary of supplanting torn, destroyed plastic coverings, utilize one that offers the best insurance and is intended to last.
3 feet (Black)
one of the important tools in the agricultural market MIPATEX HDPE Tarpaulins come from 80 to 420 GSM, various sizes and distinctive shading like blue, dark, green, smooth white
and yellow. Comprised of 100% virgin crude material, UV Stabilized and recyclable material.
These items are tear safe, water-safe, solid, adaptable, supported with aluminum eyelets and ropes on all sides and keep going long for such countless years. Accessible in the two rolls and sheets.
Secure IT EASILY: Aluminum Eyelets divided every 3 feet and at each corner permit this poly canvas to be secured a lot just. Make a "tent" for outdoors, fairs and then some!
PREMIUM MATERIAL: Mipatex Green shade Net one of the important tools in the agricultural market is made of 100% UV balanced out high thickness polyethylene (HDPE), not the same as conventional plant cover nets.
It is hostile to maturing, pertinent for nurseries, domesticated animals lodging, poultry structures, circle structures, ranch structures, animal havens and that's only the tip of the iceberg.
UV PROTECTION: Our Shade Net squares up to half of the sun, network and breathable, turns out incredible for keeping the warmth out from the sun on parks out entryway regions deck or shielding your plants from the over the sun, overheating in greenhouses.
MORE FUNCTION: Lightweight and Durable Plant Shade Netting cover can be utilized to shield your plants from the over sun over warming, forestall ice harm on plants in winter and get plant far from creepy crawlies, development building, make an agreeable concealed zone. This net will remove unforgiving daylight, dust, UV Rays and make a lot cooler region for you, your family, pets, or nursery.
Unique in relation to OTHER: Mipatex Shade Net is lighter, more modest in volume, simple to utilize store, and have a longer lifetime.
Size: 1m x 25m, Shade Percent: half, Quality: 70 GSM, Expected Life: 2 years.
One of the important tools in agricultural market They have phenomenal protection from pesticides and other compound containing corrosive, alkalies, salts
UV Stabilized and impervious to other ecological impacts
It gives uniform water stream into the foundations of the harvest through correctly poked holes
Lines can be the fundamental factor that coordinates your harvest, soil, supplements, and water for ideal outcomes
Mipatex 300 Micron HDPE Plastic Geomembrane Fish Pond Liner Sheet 12ft x 24ft, Heavy Duty Small Garden Backyard Waterfall Lilly Ponds Lining Fabric (Black)
Savvy: Mipatex HDPE lake liners one of the important tools in the agricultural market are the most practical flexible and versatile liners accessible. Ideal for lakes of all sizes with steep or delicate inclining sides, sharp corners, forms, and racking.
Amazing WATER GARDENING POND: Pliable and adaptable, adjusts to an assortment of sporadic surfaces. The astounding decision for water gardens, fish lakes, and lawn cascades. This lightweight liner is not difficult to introduce.
Tough and DURABLE MATERIAL: Attaches effectively to cascade boxes, weirs, and skimmers. Stays adaptable and malleable even in outrageous hot or cold temperatures.
Contains plasticizers that will break down in direct daylight. For best outcomes use ground cover, shakes, or rock to shield PVC liner from direct UV openness.
Numerous USES: Mipatex HDPE Geomembrane Pond Liner is an ideal decision for water gardens, fish lakes, and backyard cascades. It is ideal for lakes of all sizes with steep or delicate slanting sides, sharp corners, shapes, and shelving Can be utilized for, various undertakings including Landscaping, Retaining dividers, French channels, Underlayment, Erosion Control, Gardening, Riprap channel texture, Pond underlayment, Construction Projects, and the sky is the limit from there.
CONTENT: HDPE Geomembrane Pond Liner, Quality: 300 Micron, Material: HDPE Plastic, Size: 15ft x 24ft, Color: Black
Do visit Aslidesi Agricultural market for more. | agronomy |
https://akamtp.com/gum-tragacanth/ | 2021-07-24T04:18:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046150129.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20210724032221-20210724062221-00352.warc.gz | 0.94168 | 222 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__168300820 | en | Tragacanth gum is the sap of the thorny shrub tragacanth, which is a thorny and low-growing shrub. It is mostly found in the mountainous regions of the Middle East. Iran is the greatest producer of this tree gum.
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About Akam T P
Akam Tejarat Partak is a privately owned Iranian company active in manufacturing, cultivating, processing, and exporting of fresh fruits, dried fruits, and herbs. Our knowledge and capability are based on long term experience which you can trust. We consider quality, reliability, innovation, and flexibility as a basis for successful and close cooperation with our partners and customers.
In the sector of the fresh fruit, we are mainly active in Bell peppers, Kiwi, and Apple. For bell peppers, we have a specific and modern greenhouse in which plantation and cultivation are done directly by ourselves. In the apple and kiwi sector, we have long term contracts with farmers, whom we support and consult with. This close contact enables the complete traceability of the products from cultivation to delivery. | agronomy |
https://www.in-lombardia.it/en/peperone-di-voghera | 2024-04-13T05:54:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816586.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413051941-20240413081941-00259.warc.gz | 0.954358 | 165 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__150216761 | en | - Food & Wine
Peperone di Voghera
The Voghera bell pepper is a fine native variety which merits special attention for its special flavours and aromas. It has a powerful aroma and tastes sweet and delicate as a result of its high sugar and low water content and is thus easy to digest. In the early 1950s a disease put it at risk and it was only in 2006 that Voghera bell pepper farming returned thanks to the work of a scientific council and partnership between academic bodies, agricultural institutes and Voghera area farmers. The Voghera bell pepper is a precious ingredient in the preparation of the sauces (bagnetti) which are eaten with boiled meats and is excellent in risottos and the famous peperonata, a tasty dish made of peppers cut into chunks. | agronomy |
https://khabarinfra.com/pm-launches-kisan-samridhi-kendra-other-farmers-schemes/ | 2023-09-25T17:04:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233509023.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925151539-20230925181539-00581.warc.gz | 0.943111 | 790 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__292775300 | en | New Delhi: In his bid to streamline the mechanism for supply of fertilizers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate 600 PM-Kisan Samridhi Kendras (PM-KSKs) in New Delhi on Monday. The newly launched PM-KSKs under the Union ministry of chemicals and fertilizers, were known as the fertiliser retail outlets.
The PM launch of renewed retail centres under fresh name while inaugurating the PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022 at Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IRAI) in the national capital.
At present there are about 2.7 lakh fertilizer retail outlets at village, sub-district/ sub-division/ taluka and district level in the country. They are retail shops of company managed by co-operative or private dealers. Retail fertilizer shops will be converted into one stop shops in a phased manner called Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samridhi Kendra.
PM-KSKs to work as single window store for all farm inputs
PM-KSKs are expected to cater to the needs of farmers in the country and agri inputs (fertilizers, seeds, equipment), provide soil testing facilities, distribution centre for seeds and fertilizers. Along with it it will also create awareness among farmers regarding various government schemes and ensure regular capacity building of retailers at block/district level sales centers. At least one retail shop at each district level will be converted into a model shop in the pilot phase. It is proposed to convert 3,30,499 retail fertilizer shops into PM-KSKs.
12th instalment of ₹16,000-Cr released as Kisan Nidhi
Furthermore, PM Modi also launched Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana – One Nation One Fertiliser and released the 12th instalment amount of ₹16,000 crores under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) through direct benefit transfer. He also inaugurated the Agri Startup Conclave and Exhibition.
Kisan Sammelan to make life easy for farmers
Addressing the gathering, Modi started by acknowledging the presence of Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan and Jai Anusandhan in one premise, and said that he could see the live form of this mantra at the event. “Kisan Sammelan is a means to make the lives of farmers easier, boost their capability and promote advanced agricultural techniques,” he added.
KSKs not just sales centre, but a mechanism for deeper bond with farmers
About PM-KSKs, Modi said these Kendras were not merely sales centres for fertiliser but a mechanism for establishing a deep bond with the farmers of the country. Regarding the fresh instalment of the PM-KISAN, he said that the money reaches the accounts of the farmers directly without involving any middleman. He said Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana – One Nation One Fertiliser has also been launched which is a scheme of ensuring affordable quality fertiliser of Bharat brand to the farmers.
‘PM working with total approach for farm sector’
Union minister of chemicals and fertilizers Mansukh Mandaviya said that PM’s presence on this occasion reflects his commitment for farmers. He said that PM has always worked with ‘total approach’ for farming sector and that several initiatives have been taken to strengthen farmers by government. Madaviya further said that whether its adoption of new technology in agriculture, encouraging ‘Smart Technology’ or providing better marketplace for farmers’ produce, much has been achieved under PM’s leadership.
Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar was also present. | agronomy |
https://mumentrepreneur.com/tips-in-growing-indoor-herbs-and-spices-for-busy-mums/ | 2019-09-23T15:51:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514577363.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20190923150847-20190923172847-00465.warc.gz | 0.96381 | 550 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__2400482 | en | Do you love gardening as well as cooking? Well, most of us do but our tight schedule sometimes prevents us from starting up our own garden. However, you can still grow simple herbs indoors since it doesn’t need much of your time and it only requires a small space. If you are interested then here are some basic guides in growing your first indoor herbs.
Choose the best spot.
Before buying materials, allocate a space first where you want to grow your herbs. Knowing how big or how small the space is will give you a clear picture of how many herbs you can grow. Choose a place near the window to help the herbs get sufficient sunlight. If it’s impossible, there are artificial lights that can help promote growth for your plants.
Setup Good Drainage
When growing herbs, you should make sure that a proper drainage system is in place to prevent the roots from getting soaked up in a lot of water. Too much water can cause the roots to rot if it doesn’t get drained properly. Good choices for pots are those that are made out of plastic, rubber or metal. Clay pots are good in draining the water but not best choice since it drains the water too fast leaving the roots of the plants very dry most of the time. This becomes problematic especially if you are living in a hot and dry climate.
Choose a Suitable Type of Soil
One of the things that you will need to consider is the type of soil you will use for your herbs. Always pick organic over non-organic soil as it is reusable and contains micro-organisms that helps add nutrients to the plants. You should also use lighter soil as heavy type of soil tends to retain too much water making it too soggy, however, avoid very light type since it dries out very quickly.
Maintain Good Indoor Temperature
Most herbs prefer the common indoor temperature which is around 65 to 70 degrees F. If you are able to maintain that temperature inside the house, then your herbs should be fine. At night time, temperature might drop but 55-60 degrees F is not that bad and some types of herbs might even like it. During winter, keep your plants from touching the glass as it may get nipped by the cold.
Pick your Herbs and Spices
Even herbs differ in terms of growth rate and propagation. The ideal way to grow herbs indoors especially in the kitchen, is to group them up according to these factors. Rhizomes such as ginger, asparagus and turmeric grow too tall which makes it difficult to fit them in a kitchen set up. Bulbs such as onions and garlic can be grown in a small space given their full-grown size. | agronomy |
https://dadoski.wordpress.com/tag/begonia-society-of-new-south-wales/ | 2020-08-12T13:24:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439738892.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20200812112531-20200812142531-00014.warc.gz | 0.985825 | 290 | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__133407389 | en | Last Sunday, March 02, 2014 we attended the New South Wales Begonia Society’s 25th Exhibition and Sale at the Bloomin’ Greenery Nursery in Annagrove. The weather was not that good along the way as well as when we arrived there, the rain poured down heavily but still we saw many customers and enthusiasts of Begonia attending the exhibition.
By the way Begonias are a very popular indoor plant as well as a garden plant and come in a number of varieties including: Cane Begonias, Rhizomatous Begonias, Wax Begonias and Tuberous Begonias. All are different in growth habit and appearance.
The nursery has huge three glasshouses all with Begonias and because it was raining we didn’t go that far. The owners said that there are more at the back of these glasshouses, and because of that I haven’t had the chance to take more photos of all that was there inside these nurseries.
It was here that I saw heaps of Begonia varieties. We have some already of the varieties at home but that accounts for just a few ones. Many customers who were there were the middle aged people who love gardening and plants. There was also a talk show on how these plants can be grown, the many varieties of it, hands on demonstration, cuttings, potting, etc. | agronomy |
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