The drought and heat waves in Europe that have sparked wildfires, withered crops and taken lives have created the continent’s most severe water shortage in 500 years, according to the European Union’s Global Drought Observatory, or GDO.
In its latest report, the organization said two-thirds of the continent is now covered by some sort of drought warning or restriction.
“The severe drought affecting many regions of Europe since the beginning of the year has been further expanding and worsening as of early August,” the report said.
The European Commission, the EU’s executive that oversees the GDO’s work, said experts fear the tinder-dry conditions could last until November in some southern regions.
Mariya Gabriel, the bloc’s research commissioner, said the situation has put “unprecedented stress on water levels in the entire EU”.
“We are currently noticing a wildfire season sensibly above the average and an important impact on crops production,” she said. “Climate change is undoubtedly more noticeable every year.”
The report’s authors found that heat and lack of rain had dried the soil throughout 47 percent of Europe, and that the levels of almost all of the continent’s rivers were lower than they should be.
And they said 17 percent of the continent currently has vegetation that is showing clear “signs of stress”.
The GDO noted that the lack of water will inevitably hit crop yields, with maize predicted to be 16 percent down on the usual level, and soybean harvests anticipated to be 15 percent down. Sunflower yields are also likely to be light, probably by around 12 percent.
The GDO warned that the drought and heat waves are even having a negative impact on Europe’s ongoing energy crisis, because nations have not been able to ramp up hydroelectric power output as they would have liked because rivers are running too slowly. They said hydroelectric power output is actually down by 20 percent on normal levels.
It also said the drought conditions have even hampered inland shipping, with vessels that use major waterways such as the river Rhine now carrying less weight because of low water levels.
The drought comes amid longer-term unprecedented warming in Europe, which has seen temperatures rise more quickly than they have globally.
And scientists said glaciers in the Alps mountain range are currently melting at a record pace.


We support local growers by sourcing our produce from farmers markets at Bangalow, Lismore, Byron Bay and Ballina.
We source fresh organic and spray free produce, ingredients you can feel good about feeding your family. Our meals are prepared and delivered on the same day so you get the freshest quality.
Our menu reflects local offerings of the season, produce at its peak nutritional value.
We pride ourselves on using environmentally friendly packaging, including: a jar return system (detailed in FAQ)
A minimal waste system where all parts of the produce are used. Even the food scraps fed to our bunny or composted to rejuvenate the soil.
Our packaging and general waste is kept to a minimum due to sourcing from local farmers markets where food can be transported without excess plastic packaging.
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Recognition of Traditional Owners
We would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to the Arakwal people, the Minjungbal people and the Widjabul people of the Bandjalang Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our business operates and honour their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.


Farid Rebeiz, an established entrepreneur residing in Austin, Texas, developed an interest in the olive oil industry of Lebanon, his mother country. Inspired by Nayla Moawad to help increase the socio-economic conditions in Lebanese mountain villages and keep families together, Rebeiz has leveraged his US relationships and business savvy to lead a collaborative effort, bridging the market gap between the US and Lebanese producers and manufactures of olive oil and other products.
Rebeiz, also the founder of Olive Grove Partners, created Corners of Time®, an online marketplace that offers consumers around the world an opportunity to taste, see, and try premium gift package merchandise without having to physically transport them home. “I’d like for people around the world to experience the bounty and flavor of the real Mediterranean Lebanon.” Rebeiz shared. Through sampling ‘corners’ at partner hotels, airports and other unique places, Corners of Time® provides a full sensory shopping experience with the ease and efficiency of web ordering and first class packaging and delivery. To discover the superb flavors of Lebanese olive oil and other delicious products, just visit www.cornersoftime.com.
PASSION FOR OLIVE OIL
Recognizing the need for olive oil in the US, Rebeiz is focusing on olive oil production based on only the highest quality standards.
Working with well-known consultants and olive oil experts and many sample tastings, the team continues to collaborate across borders to insure that the unique quality and flavor of Lebanese olive oil will be available and affordable to the American consumers. After trial experiences in the state of Texas, Rebeiz learned that California might be the better region to cultivate Lebanese olive oil. Olive Grove Partners then began collaborating with Novavine, a leading nursery in California and Paul Vossen, a wellknown expert in olive oil.
Recent cuttings from Lebanese olive trees growing in regions hosting trees that are thousands of years old arrived in California. “His entire life has been planting seeds, from business ideas to charitable pursuits. He dares to do things others have not. Farid Rebeiz is just the man to bring the best of Lebanon to America.” said Moawad. The trees are currently being USDA quarantined at Novavine in California. In the near future, the marvelous flavor of Lebanese olive oil could be grown and pressed here on USA soil and sold through the Corners of Time® marketplace.
Holding ourselves to a higher standard in blending the best of traditional Mediterranean culture with modern American technology, we are introducing to the United States the Lebanese mother olive tree. We aim to serve consumers who care about their family’s health as well as social, cultural and ecological well-being. We commit to a gracious experience to all our customers, timely delivery, fair pricing and friendly professional service. Enrichment, comfort and dependability. www.cornersoftime.com.


Natural, fresh and nutritious Vegetables, Brinjals, Fruits, Apple, Banana, Spices, Turmeric, etc.
With years of experience, KPS & SONS has been offering fresh and nutritious range of agro and food products. Today, we are counted as a prime Manufacturer and Exporter of Vegetables, Brinjals, Fruits, Apple, Banana, Fresh Banana, Fresh Yellow Banan, Spices, Turmeric, etc. We are supported by an experienced team, who meets specific requirements of the clients with hard work and efforts. Our team of professionals works in close association with each other to conduct all business process in competent manner. Our farmers and other agro experts maintain the quality of offered products since from the procurement of seeds to cultivation to storage to packaging.
We have developed a fully fledged processing unit to process the range as per the global quality norms. Our array is processed using high technology machines under the guidance of experts to ensure no compromise with the quality standards of the products. In addition to this, our huge warehousing facility aids us in the storage of products in bulk quantity. It is categorized into different sections for easy storing and retrieving the products.


author/illustrator: Rémi Courgeon
21 x 27.5 cm
My Herbarium of People
Between fiction and reality, an unusual and poetic picture book about a communal garden and its occupants.
« To make a herbarium, you have to collect plants, to dry them carefully between two blotters, to stick them on the pages of a large notebook, to write their scientific names and all their characteristics. What interests me more than plants are all the gardeners who grow them. It’s a good thing, because there are plenty of people who take care of their gardens, each in their own way, just down the road from me. So I decided to meet them and learn more about their daily lives. »
In these mischievous portraits, inspired by real people, Rémi Courgeon pays a delicate tribute to communal gardens and their occupants.
Meet colourful characters: Granny Fatima, Smart Girl, Dr Compost, The Engineer or Demonia…. and at the same time learn a lot about gardening: What are perennial plants, compost etc.? Are plants sensitive to music? How do grafting or taking cuttings work? Learn some useful techniques to avoid chemicals and grow into a curious and happy gardener.
A unique and poetic album, in which fiction and information meet.


Can you pick out the different herbs and plants? There's rosemary, mint, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and loads of different types of basil. I absolutely love having fresh produce! Here's a few recipes that I've made using our home grown goods: lots of pesto; chicken, white wine, and herb packets (delicious and easy!); mojitos; and of course a classic with basil...caprese salad.
Whether you grow it yourself or get it from a local farmers market, the accessibility of fresh produce in the summer is always a treat! What's your favorite summer dish?


I had no idea gardening could be so dangerous.
For people who know me, this is not news. I am very short. I can also be a tad impatient. The combination of the two elements caused me grief yesterday.
As I have said before, the tomatoes are growing briskly. There are many cages up to keep the plants up and off the ground. I spied tomatoes in the middle of the jungle yesterday afternoon. So rather than wait for Jo to come help me, I just started leaning over and leaning over and then I was surrounded by tomato plants having fallen into the garden. Flat on my ass, crushing I don't know what.
I finally asked Jo to come over and help me try to put everything back together with the new cages I had just bought. A timely purchase.
But dammit, all that work and now my vibrant veggie garden looks schmoozed. Not to mention how embarrassed I am.
Oh well, back to work and waiting for someone tall enough to pick the toms.


1 edition of Managing small-acreage horse farms found in the catalog.
Managing small-acreage horse farms
|Other titles||Green pastures, clean water, and healthy horses.|
|Statement||Garry Stephenson ... [et al.].|
|Series||EC / Oregon State University Extension Service -- 1558., Extension circular (Oregon State University. Extension Service) -- 1558.|
|Contributions||Stephenson, Garry Owen., Oregon State University. Extension Service.|
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Essential Oil Workshops
Wednesday June 5th
10:30 - 12:30
Gardening with doTERRA
Val Masi will be here teaching us about essential oils that are a go to for working in the garden, you will be making a bug spray for you, hand scrub and a bug spray for your plants. Make one or all three. Cost is $10 each or all three for $25.
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A great way to learn about the benefits of essential oils and how to use them.
Call or text 508-273-5332 to register for these workshops.


On request from my Swedish friends this post in English (can’t do it in Svenska yet, but I’am learning) all names I put on in Dutch aswell, so it’s easy to find in the stores. All these plants are easy to get in The Netherlands and my favorite is the Ageratum Houstonianum. It was a suprise for me that this plant is mosquito repelling as I didnt know it had this effect.
I hope this post is helpfull and if you have any other tips on plants that are mosquito-repelling please let me know.
Citronella is the most common natural ingredient used in formulating mosquito repellents. The distinctive citronella aroma is a strong smell which masks other attractants to mosquitoes, making it harder for them to find you. Although citronella is used in many forms, such as scented candles, torches and citronella ‘scented’ plants, the living plant is more effective because it has a stronger smell.
Citronella is a perennial ‘clumping’ grass which grows to a height of 5 – 6 feet. It can be grown directly in the ground in climate zones where frost does not occur. If grown in the garden or near the patio, it should be planted in the ‘background’, behind small decorative flowers and shrubs. In northern climate zones citronella can be grown in a large pot or planter, ideally with casters, so it can be rolled indoors during winter.
Gardening centers usually sell citronella as small plants in pots, ready to transplant to a larger pot or into raised garden beds on the ground. Once established, new plants can be propagated in early spring by splitting large clumps into smaller sections and replanting the new ‘starts’ in pots or other areas of the garden. Citronella plants are considered low maintenance, like most grasses, and they do best in full sun and well-drained locations. Periodic applications of nitrogen-rich fertilizers will ensure vigorous growth, but this treatment only needs to be applied once a year, preferably in early spring.
When purchasing citronella, look for the true varieties, Cybopogon nardus or Citronella winterianus. Other plants may be sold as ‘citronella scented’, but these do not have the mosquito repelling qualities of true citronella.
2. Horsemint or Hertsmunt (NL)
Also known as Beebalm, Horsemint is an adaptable perennial plant which repels mosquitoes much the same as citronella. It gives off a strong incense-like odor which confuses mosquitoes by masking the smell of its usual hosts.
Horsemint is a fast growing, shade-tolerant and drought-resistant plant which reaches a height and width of 2 – 3 feet. It does well in dry, sandy soil and can tolerate salty conditions, which is why it is often found in coastal and beach areas. Horsemint seeds can be sown indoors in trays for later transplanting, or sown directly into the ground in late summer in colder climate zones. Midwest and Eastern growing zones are favoured for growing horsemint.
Mature horsemint plants can be divided in spring and fall by dividing into small sections and transplanting into permanent locations. Horsemint can also be planted in pots for moving indoors in cold climate zones.
Horsemint leaves can be dried and used to make herbal tea. Its flowers will also attract bees and butterflies to your garden.
3. Marigolds or Afrikaantjes (NL)
Commonly grown as ornamental border plants, marigolds are hardy annual plants which have a distinctive smell which mosquitoes, and some gardeners, find particularly offensive. Marigolds contain Pyrethrum, a compound used in many insect repellents.
Marigolds prefer full sunlight and reasonably fertile soil. Although marigolds can be planted from seed, starter plants are inexpensive and readily available at most garden centers. Although an annual, marigold will often reseed itself in favourable conditions, or the gardener can easily collect seeds for future germination. Established plants will need to be thinned, and flowers should be dead-headed to promote additional blooms.
Potted marigolds can be positioned near entrances to your home and any common mosquito entry points, such as open windows. The smell may deter mosquitoes from going past this barrier. While marigolds can be used as border plants around the patio, we do not advise putting marigolds on the patio table since the bright blooms may attract wasps.
Besides repelling mosquitoes, marigolds repel insects which prey on tomato plants, so you may want to plant a few marigolds in your tomato bed for added protection.
4. Ageratum or Mexicaantje, Leverbalsem (NL)
Also known as Flossflowers, Ageratum emits a smell which mosquitos find particularly offensive. Ageratum secretes coumarin, which is widely used in commercial mosquito repellents.
Ageratum is a low-lying annual ornamental plant which reaches heights of 8 – 18”, and is easily recognized by its blue flowers, although there are varieties with pink, white and violet blooms. This plant will thrive in full or partial sun and does not require rich soil. It is often displayed in rock gardens where low-lying plants are favoured.
Although the leaves of Ageratum can be crushed to increase the emitted odor, it is not advisable to rub the crushed leaves directly on the skin.
5. Catnip or Wild Kattenkruid (NL)
Catnip is a natural mosquito repellent. In August 2010, entomologists at Iowa State University reported to the American Chemical Society that catnip is ten times more effective than DEET, the chemical found in most commercial insect repellents. According to Iowa State researcher Chris Peterson, the reason for its effectiveness is still unknown. “It might simply be acting as an irritant or they don’t like the smell. But nobody really knows why insect repellents work.”
In the laboratory, Peterson put groups of 20 mosquitoes in a two-foot glass tube, half of which was treated with nepetalactone, a biologically active characteristic constituent of catnip. After 10 minutes, only an average of 20 percent – about four mosquitoes – remained on the side of the tube treated with a high dose (1.0%) of the oil. In the low dose test (0.1%) an average of 25% – five mosquitoes – stayed on the treated side. When the same tests were conducted using DEET (diethyl-meta-toluamide), approximately 40 to 45% – eight to nine mosquitoes – remained on the treated side. A ten-fold higher concentration of DEET was required to obtain results similar to those of the Catnip.
Catnip, Nepeta cateria, is very easy to grow.
While catnip will repel mosquitoes in close proximity to the plant, some people apply crushed catnip leaves or catnip oil for more robust protection. Bear in mind, however, that cats will respond to you similarly as they would respond to the plant itself. Cat owners may want to choose an alternative plant for repelling mosquitoes.


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Pumpkin Harvest is on at Chase Farms! We are looking at a spectacular crop of pumpkins this year, possibly the best ever! We will have a great selection of QUALITY pumpkins.
Wagon runs continuously to and from the pumpkin patch Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 am to 5 pm Hope to see you in the pumpkin patch!
Fall chestnuts are ready now! We still have fall raspberries. You can pick any time we are open, and we are open every day, from 9am to 6 pm. We do not run the wagon for the fall berry season. You do have to be able to walk in and out of the berry patch.
Our shortcake and sundae bar is open every day with strawberry, raspberry, and peach topping.
We have fresh dug garlic, tomatoes, and other in season produce available at our market open daily from 9 am to 6 pm
Our ice cream stand is open daily from 9 am to 6 pm
Please call the berry hotline for the most current information .
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FROM SEED TO SNACK!!!
Our next generation of farmers helping plant pop corn! This is a fun and healthy snack available at the market. You just pop the entire ear in the microwave in a paper bag and in less than 2 minutes you have a completely natural treat, just add your favorite topping!!


This will allow enough room for the plants to grow upward to about 23 inches 60cm and to become bushy. Grow it from seeds started indoors or by direct.
Since basil is an annual it grows very quickly.
How to grow basil from seedlings. When seedlings are. Some of our favorites are a classic italian or genovese basil opal purple basil lemon basil and even cinnamon. To get a quality crop that lasts from early spring to mid autumn it s best to grow basil in a container.
Basil is one of the easiest herbs to grow indoors from seed. A humus rich moist soil is essential. Plant basil seedlings about 15 inches 40cm apart.
Basil can be grown from seeds seedlings or from cuttings. Basil is easy to grow from seed or you can pick up started seedlings at your local garden center. Prepare the soil by digging in well rotted compost some cow manure and some blood and bone.
Start your seeds off in pots of moist peat free multi purpose compost on a warm but not sunny windowsill. Grow basil in well drained fertile soil in a warm sheltered position out of direct midday sun. Mix in equal parts humus peat garden soil.
Pick up a few different varieties. Choose a position in part shade. When you purchase your basil plant from a nursery or your local garden center it should look healthy and have what appears to be at least three stems in each pot.
Basil ocimum basilicum is a frost tender annual herb grown for its fragrant and tasty leaves this culinary herb works well in the summer garden. For those who plan to grow basil all year round on the windowsill you can plant several seedlings of seedlings in pots. The easiest way to grow basil is from seedlings.
Here s how i propagate or make new basil plants from one existing plant to create an endless supply of basil that to have year round and also give away to f. Pour the mixture onto a baking tray with a thickness of not more than 5 cm and send to the oven preheated to 75 c 95 c for 30 40 minutes. Seedlings should not be planted out until after the last frosts and even then wait for the soil to warm a little.
Sprouting from seed producing an abundance of fresh leaves then flowering and going to seed all over the course of a few months. But for today i want to share with you probably the most popular way to grow basil and that is from seedlings.


Growing Roses in the SF Bay Area
Sunday, February 14, 1 pm
Everything you need to know in order to build a healthy soil to support growing beautiful roses. Rose will demonstrate the best method of planting a rose to provide it with a great start.
Sunday, March 14, 1 pm
March is the time to start fertilizing your roses. Learn about fertilizer chemistry, how to read a fertilizer formula, how to effectively use fertilizers for best performance and more.


At Tricky’s, we like to keep it local, it makes sense on so many levels. We are supporting local employers and in turn their local workforce, reducing air miles and bringing you fresh, locally grown Cornish produce. Here’s the first in a series of features on our local suppliers.
We buy our fruit and veg from Westcountry Fruit Sales one of the oldest produce trading businesses in the region and in the UK. Over the years, the business has built fantastic local network of high quality local growers of seasonal fresh produce. The company can trace its roots as a fresh produce wholesaler in Cornwall as far back as 1856 and members of the same family have owned and operated the company since 1961.
Working with Pete Lawrence, a vastly experienced organic grower famous for his Lizard Leaves range, WestCountry Fruit Sales purchased Canara Farm, an organic market garden near Mylor. The farm has around 14 acres of prime market garden with several huge polytunnels and produces a wonderful range of specialist vegetables, salads and herbs plus a few fruits.
They grow special heirloom and artisan tomatoes such as black cherry, green sausage and Hawaiian currant; baby carrots and beetroots of various shapes and colours; peas and beans from purple mange tout to striped French beans, edible flowers like marigolds, nasturtiums, and the wonderful courgette flower for stuffing or deep frying.
Keep it Cornish, that’s what we say!


Starting herb plant specialists may have an issue choosing which herbs to plant due to the enormous number of herbs from which to choose. A speedy check of your market rack will give you some thought of the sorts of herbs utilized in cooking and furthermore will fill in as a planting guide for herb cultivating. كود خصم اي هيرب
Following is a decent assortment of flavors and employments of suggested herbs for learners:
Solid herbs – winter appetizing, rosemary, sage
Herbs sufficient for emphasize – sweet basil, dill, mint, sweet marjoram, tarragon, thyme
Herbs for mixing – chives, parsley, summer appetizing
As your advantage and needs increment, you can mix it up of herbs in your nursery in your herb cultivating. Remember that herbs can be annuals, biennials, or perennials while choosing herbs to develop just because.
Annuals (blossom one season and kick the bucket) anise, basil, chervil, coriander, dill, summer appetizing
Biennials (live two seasons, blossoming second season just) caraway, parsley
Perennials (overwinter; sprout each season once settled) chives, fennel, lovage, marjoram, mint, tarragon, thyme, winter appetizing.
Herb Gardening Culture Tips
Open air Herb Culture Tips-
Most usually utilized herbs will develop in the Northeast. In the event that you have room, you can make herbs part of your vegetable nursery. We strongly prescribe the square foot cultivating technique for this, since you would then be able to have everything develop better and be progressively sorted out. Be that as it may, you may like to develop herbs in a different territory, especially the perennials.
Herb Garden Size-
Initially, choose the size of your herb garden; this will rely upon the measure of assortment you need. For the most part, a kitchen nursery can be a territory 20 by 4 feet. Singular 12-by 18-inch plots inside the zone ought to be satisfactory for isolated herbs. You may jump at the chance to develop a portion of the more brilliant and every now and again utilized herbs, for example, parsley and purple basil, as outskirt plants. Keep yearly and perpetual herbs independent. An outline of the region and marks for the plants likewise will help.
Herb Gardening Placement-
Site and Soil Conditions-
While choosing the site for your herb garden, consider waste and soil fruitfulness. Waste is presumably the most significant single factor in effective herb developing. None of the herbs will develop in wet soils. In the event that the nursery region is ineffectively depleted, you should alter the dirt for any possibility of progress. To improve seepage at the nursery site, expel the dirt to a profundity of 15 to 18 inches. Spot a 3-inch layer of squashed stone or comparable material on the base of the uncovered site. Prior to restoring the dirt to the bed region, blend some manure or sphagnum peat and sand with it to help the surface. At that point, top off the beds higher than the first level to take into account settling of the dirt.
The dirt at the site doesn’t need to be particularly ripe, so little compost ought to be utilized. For the most part, profoundly fruitful soil will in general produce over the top measures of foliage with poor flavor. Plants, for example, chervil, fennel, lovage, and summer appetizing, require moderate measures of manure. Including a few bushels of peat or manure per 100 square feet of nursery zone will help improve soil condition and hold required dampness.


ROME, Oct 26 (IPS) – Mario Lubetkin, Assistant Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) World Food Month In October, the number of voices qualified to promote in new ways has greatly increased. Transforming the food system to reduce and eliminate hunger, of which more than 811 million people in the world are already victims.
Based on the conclusions of the Food System Summit held virtually on 23 September, as well as its “hybrid” preparatory episode which took place in Rome in July, where there was a physical presence of 540 delegates and a virtual presence of more than 20,000 people. In the world, a growing number of personalities continue to progress in this reflection.
It will meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the international community by 2030, for which hunger and poverty eradication are considered priorities.
The transformation of the agro-food system should start with the normal consumers and the food they consume, where it is bought, how it is packaged, where it is dumped, all these things will affect the decision they make on this basis. The future of the planet, so the loss and waste of food must be reduced.
Globally, about 14 percent of food produced is lost in harvesting and retail sales, equivalent to a loss of $ 400 billion per year, while food waste is estimated to reach 17 percent of total production: 11 percent is wasted at home, 5 percent in food service establishments, and 2 percent in retail.
Pope Francis, in his message on World Food Day on October 16, recalls that “we now see a real opposition to food access: on the one hand, more than 3 billion people do not have access to nutritious food, and on the other, about 2 billion people are overweight or obese.” And because of the sedentary lifestyle. ”
“Our lifestyles and daily spending practices affect global and environmental dynamics, but if we want real change, we must urge producers and consumers to make ethical and sustainable decisions, and educate the younger generation about the important role they play.” Hunger is a reality, “Pontiff said.
And for that, he stressed, we must “start with our daily lives and simple gestures: getting to know our common home, protecting it and being aware of its importance, which should be the first step towards being the custodian and promoter of the environment.”
According to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, the way food is produced, consumed and wasted is “a catastrophic consequence for our planet”, and “it is putting historical pressure on our natural resources and the environment” and “it is costing us billions every year.” Dollars, that “the power to change is in our hands”.
QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), is adamant that efforts to achieve the projected SDGs for 2030 should be accelerated “with the aim of halving global food wastage and reducing food production and supply chain losses, including post-crop losses.” Mentioning that “there are only nine seasons (crops) left to do this.”
Inger Andersen, executive director of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), recalled that food losses and waste were “a source of 10 percent of greenhouse gas emissions”, meaning “valuable land and water resources are being used without work.”
He added that reducing food damage and waste would “slow down climate change, protect nature and increase food security at a time when we need it to happen.”
Dr. QU, head of the FAO, agrees and considers that “it is not possible to lose 75 billion cubic meters of water per year in fruit and vegetable production.”
FAO experts estimate that by 2030, 40 to 50 billion dollars a year will have to be invested to eradicate hunger.
In particular, they highlighted the implementation of low-cost and high-impact projects that could help millions of people better meet their food needs, primarily through research as well as development and digital innovation to achieve advanced technology agriculture.
These ideas and initiatives have already been added by the foreign ministers of the Group of 20 (G20) in Matera, Italy in June and the G20 agriculture ministers in Florence, Italy in September.
In those meetings, they stressed the value of forming alliances with civil society organizations, the private sector, especially agricultural producers, academics and scientists, as well as other actors, to exchange ideas and solutions at this stage of the Kovid-19 epidemic.
And instead, to project a post-Covid situation that would help countries revitalize with sustainability and resilience in strategic areas such as agriculture and food.
© Inter Press Service (2021) – All rights reservedSource: Inter Press Service


A returning favourite, Wote Konga from Ethiopia is back and this time it's naturally processed! Delicious as always, with notes of guava, pomegranate and rose make for a tasty brew.
Producer WOTE KONGA WASHING STATION
Varieties WOLISHO, KURUME, 74110, 74112
Altitude 2000 MASL
Typically, Yirgacheffe is known and celebrated for producing bright, clean, and floral washed coffees and the distinct fruit and berry flavours in naturals. Offering something different, we selected Wote Konga, the next natural in our Ethiopian showcase, for its unique profile among Yirgacheffe coffees. A privately owned wet mill, about 600 farmers deliver into the washing station. Each farmer owns about 1 hectare of land covered in up to 1500 trees each, and although they don't prune as much, they use organic fertiliser, making their coffee organic by default. Producing great natural coffees is challenging and requires constant turning and monitoring. Strictly using cherries at their peak ripeness, picked towards the end of the harvest for their natural process lots, Wote Konga achieves an almost otherworldy texture and fruitiness in the cup we can't get enough of.


This activity started in 1985
and, at present, we have approximately 140,000 plants of different
varieties of orange, lemon and tangerine. Plantations are partially
at the production stage and most of them are commercialized to be
consumed as fresh fruit, whereas the rest is destined to be used in
industrial processes. Investments have been made in watering technology
imported from Israel, fully operating, which allows to use a modern
fertilization and irrigation system.


Ankara (Reuters) – Kyiv’s ambassador to Ankara said on Friday Turkish buyers were among those receiving grain that Russia stole from Ukraine, adding he has sought Turkey’s help to identify and capture individuals responsible for the shipments.
Russia and Ukraine account for nearly a third of global wheat supplies, while Russia also heavily exports fertilizer and Ukraine corn and sunflower oil. But Ukrainian grain shipments from its Black Sea ports have stalled since Russia invaded, with some 20 million tonnes of grain stuck.
Ambassador Vasyl Bodnar said Russia was shipping the stolen grains out of Crimea, which it annexed in 2014, and added Kyiv was working with Turkey and Interpol to find the culprits.
“Russia is shamelessly stealing Ukrainian grains and getting it out from the invaded Crimea. These grains are being shipped to foreign countries, including Turkey,” he told reporters in Ankara.
The Ukrainian Embassy in Ankara later said the vessels that were involved in the stolen grains shipments were the Nadezhda, Finikia, Sormivskiy, Vera, and Mikhail Nenashev ships. Reuters was not able to independently verify the embassy’s claims.
The Ukrainian embassy in Beirut told Reuters this week Russia had sent its ally Syria some 100,000 tonnes of stolen wheat.
The conflict has fueled a global food crisis, prompting the United Nations to pitch the plan to re-open shipping routes from Odesa and other Ukrainian ports.


Allotments provide the opportunity for fresh air and exercise for those interested in growing fruit, vegetables and flowers. They also provide the chance to make new friends with other like-minded people.
Allotment in Weybourne Road, Farnham (GU9 9ER)
We manage one small allotment in Farnham, on Weybourne Road.
This site is currently full, and has a small waiting list. All new allotments will be 5 rods only, and the annual charge will be £60 for a 5 rod plot (or £120 for the old 10 rod plots, which we only offer to existing allotment holders).
To add your name to the waiting list for a plot, please contact us:
- Tel: 01483 523394
- Email: email@example.com
Other allotments in Waverley
Other allotments in the Waverley area are managed by the local Town or Parish Councils. Please contact the relevant Town or Parish Clerk for more information.
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September 25, 2023 Grain Market Recap
This is Kasey Baker with The DeLong Co. presenting your grain market re-cap for September 25, 2023.
Grain and oilseed started the trading session softer in response to the US Dollar propelling towards a 10 month high. Bean even hovered key support levels before bouncing higher. At the tail end of the day corn beans and wheat perked back up closing higher across the board.
December corn futures closed up 4.5 cents settling at 4.81 3/4
March is up 4 cents at 4.96 1/4
November beans are nearing 13.00 futures at 12.99 ¼
January is also up 3.5 cents at 13.17
March beans are following suit trading higher 13.28 ¼
Wheat is finding some strength as the battle between Russia and Ukraine intensifies. December wheat closed up 9 ¾ cents to 5.89 and July 2024 wheat is also up 9cents at 6.33 futures
That’s your grain market re-cap brought to you by the DeLong Co., with grain delivery locations across Wisconsin and Illinois. If we can assist you, visit us at delongcompany.com and Let’s Talk!


The Four Seasons Gardening Program from the University of Illinois Extension continues with a session titled “Invasive Insects.”
University of Illinois Extension Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes will talk about Illinois’ “Most Unwanted,” the latest pests in Illinois that threaten farmers, gardeners and homeowners. Kelly will discuss identification characteristics, host preferences, where these insects are right now, and what their population means to Illinois. With the knowledge of pest damage that has already occurred from the Emerald Ash Borer and the Gypsy Moth, identification of these future invading insects and locating hot spots is key for prevention.
This program will be offered via a live webinar on Tuesday, April 23rd at 1:30 p.m. at the following University of Illinois Extension Offices: Bureau County in Princeton; Marshall-Putnam Counties in Henry; and LaSalle County in Ottawa. This webinar may also be viewed from wherever you have internet access by pre-registering at go.illinois.edu/4seasons_webinars. Recorded videos of these sessions can be viewed following the program at go.illinois.edu/fourseasonsrecordings.
This is the second in the spring series. The next program, titled “Which Grass is Which? Identifying Grasses Made Easy,” is set for Tuesday, June 11th at 1:30 p.m. at the local University of Illinois Extension Offices previously listed.
Each session is free to the public. Advance registration is needed. Phone or email the LaSalle County University of Illinois Extension office for more details at 815-433-0707, or you may email Extension Program Coordinator Meg Overocker at email@example.com.
University of Illinois Extension provides educational programs and research-based information to help Illinois residents improve their quality of life, develop skills and solve problems. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please call the LaSalle County Extension office at 815-433-0707. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences – United States Department of Agriculture – Local Extension Councils Cooperating


Buying cold storage of dates in Iran
Dates are one of the sweet and attractive fruits of tropical regions. This popular fruit is produced in a large amount in our country, but it does not enter the market directly and a large amount of them is transferred to cold storage. Iran is a neighbor of Iraq and Saudi Arabia. It is Saudi Arabia that has taken over most of the dates, but countries like America and North Africa are responsible for the production of dates in the world market.
The average consumption of dates in Iran is 10 kg per household, which is actually less than 25% of the country’s total per capita production. There are many methods for preserving agricultural and food products, cooling, freezing, canning, There is a different way to preserve the fruit, which is thus made available to the public. One of the best ways to preserve this tropical fruit is keeping dates in a cold room under the name of date cold storage.
Iran is one of the largest producers of dates in the world. More than one million tons of dates are produced annually. The consumption of this popular food item is both raw and used in food production. The consumption of this product is not limited by time and place, and there is a great demand for the storage of this valuable product, and it should be packed and transported properly. and released in the market at the right time.
To store this product, you can use special cold stores for dates, but in addition to these cold stores, there are small and large industrial cold stores and even cold stores in warehouses for sending to distant places.
To maintain the quality and prevent spoilage of this popular product, adding refrigeration as quickly as possible is the best way to preserve this product. Distributors and producers need freezing tunnels, fruit cold rooms, and date cold rooms to freeze dates. Refrigeration industries Zarei is at your service with more than 20 years of experience in this field. You can contact our colleagues for advice, design, and equipment of date cold storage.
Why do we need a cold room to store dates?
Every fruit or vegetable product has living tissue. After harvesting the product, the temperature of the product increases due to the respiration of the living tissue. This increase in temperature causes chemical reactions and as a result accelerates the decomposition and spoilage of this product. Therefore, it is cold. Making these products lowers the temperature and reduces the activity of the decomposing microorganism and slows down the ripening process of the fruit.
These initial measures make dates and other products fresher, and they can be consumed even after several months have passed. It is not liked by customers. In order to be able to export products like dates with the best quality, we use international standards based on basic cooling.
What is the date cold storage?
If we want to keep this tropical product in the best conditions with the best quality, the date refrigerator will satisfy our needs. Keeping this fruit in the refrigerator will keep it fresh and fresh with the highest quality, and the water in the date will not dry out. It can be stored in cold storage for a long time. But there is a type of date that cannot be stored for a long time. The most potential for building date cold storage is in Hormozgan, Kerman, Bushehr.
In order to store this product in the right way, it is recommended that we follow the principles. Dates and dates can be stored in the refrigerator for 6 months to 1 year with good quality, if the temperature is between +4 and -5 degrees Celsius. It provides such conditions. But it should be considered that the temperature of the cold room is within this range. If it drops below -5 degrees, it will cause the dates to freeze and lose its quality.
The amount of humidity in the cold room must be controlled and if it is more than the required amount, it will cause the product to rot. Therefore, the ventilation system of the cold room must have the ability to keep the humidity low. One of the options that has a great impact on the quality of the product is the way of circulation. The air is in the cold room.
The design of the cold room should be such that cool air passes continuously between the dates and has continuous heat exchange. The shelves should be installed in such a way that the door is at a suitable distance from the wall and the floor.
The packing dates should be placed at a suitable distance, they should not be piled on top of each other because one layer acts like insulation and prevents moisture and air from reaching other parts, and as a result, the temperature increases.
The storage cycle of dates may be short or long depending on the conditions and market conditions. Any product can be stored in the cold storage for a certain period of time. It is reversed. The best period is between 30 and 60 days.
Factors affecting the cooling speed of date cold storage
- How to arrange
Construction of a cold storage shed
A cold storage shed is a suitable option for storing this product, which can be done in the short or long term. The cold storage must be completely isolated and free from any temperature exchange with the outside space. High flexibility is very suitable. Our specialists at Kimia Panel can create the desired form by setting up a polyurethane sandwich panel manufacturing plant and with the necessary insulation coating. It serves you dear ones with different purposes and cheap with timely delivery.
Factors affecting the price of cold storage dates
There are factors that have a direct impact on the price of a cold store
- Dimensions and size of the cold room
- storage temperature
- The type of electricity used is single-phase or three-phase
- The engine installed on the refrigerator, which is often German Danfoss.
- Condenser and evaporator brand
- Sandwich panel
- Electrical panel
- Dimensions and type of cold storage door
- Control equipment
- Adequate accuracy and proper quality in installation
- Single-circuit or double-circuit cold storage
Date storage time division in cold storage
1) If you want to store it for 1 year, the appropriate temperature is -18 degrees Celsius.
2) If you want to store it for 6 months, the right temperature is -3 degrees Celsius.
3) If you want to store it for less than three months, the appropriate temperature is from 0 to 5 degrees Celsius.
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The annual Carroll Hospital Farmers Market returns Thursday next week to bring fresh produce and delicious treats for the community. A collection of local farmers and business owners will be attending the markets each week with a new selection of fresh merchandise, all harvested or prepared the day before. It’s more important now than ever to support the local farmers and small businesses in our community because of the impact the pandemic had on the way we shopped over the last year.
According to the World Health Organization, chronic disease is ranked as the greatest threat to human health, and it is expected to get worse over the next 30 years in the United States. In 2014, it was estimated that nearly 60% of Americans had at least one chronic condition.


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Farmers, stockbreeders and fishermen have always kept an eye on the sky, and now they also need to watch climate change and global warming. The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture provides the maximum support allowed by the European Union for agriculture insurance, assuming the greatest possible share of the cost of the policy.
This reduces the risks of the producers through individual or collective policies.
They cover natural damage (caused by storms, rainfall, wind, frost hail…) and biological risks deriving from pests or diseases.
We are specialists in agricultural insurance. Don’t hesitate to contact us.


Plants with this mutation have pods that are explosive and deal 2d6 hp damage to creatures within 10’. Upon exploding, the pod may also release radiation (50%) of a randomly determined class. The range for this mutation varies based on the size of the plant, and whether or not it is capable of moving under its own power. If the plant is incapable of movement, the pods simply drop near the base. If the plant is small (1’-2’), there is a 25% chance a dropped pod will explode. If it is a medium sized plant (3’- 5’) there is a 45% chance, and if it is a tree-sized plant (6 ft. or beyond), there is an 80% chance of detonation when dropped. Extremely tall plants may have a 100% chance, or the ML may declare that any size plant has a higher chance because of the chemical makeup of the pods.
Plants that are capable of movement can throw their own pods at a range determined by multiplying the plant’s height x 10 feet.


Jamun is an indigenous crop of India. Farmers do Jamun farming in a wide area. The seeds of Jamun fruit are used to prepare various drugs, which helps in curing diabetes and increasing blood sugar level. In addition, Jamun fruits have a very delicious taste and flavour. It is an evergreen with a medium height of around 30 m and grey or brown bark. Also, leaves are smooth and 4 to 6 cm wide and 10 to 15 cm long. The bearded flowers are yellow and have a 5 mm diameter. And the fruits are green which turns to crimson red at maturity. The fruits have seeds around 1 to 1.5cm long. Jamun can grow in Afghanistan, Myanmar, the Philippines, Pakistan, Indonesia and India. And, the significant producers of Jamun in India are Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Assam and Rajasthan.
Methods and Requirements of Jamun Farming
You can also do Jamun Farming in India. So, let’s start with the requirements of Jamun farming.
Due to its hardy nature, you can grow it in various soils, including sodic, poor, saline, calcareous, and marshy. Also, it can survive in badly drained soils. But, the fertile, deep loamy soil having a sound drainage system is ideal for Jamun farming. It would help if you avoided its sowing in heavy and sandy soils.
There are several varieties of Jamun available for cultivation. Let’s know about some of them.
Rie Jamun – Fruits are dark violet or black-blue, containing sweet and juicy flesh. Ripe in June – July.
Badama – Contains large and incredibly juicy fruits
Kaatha – Contains small and acidic fruits
Jathi – Ripen in the month of May-June
Ashada – Ripen in the month of June-July
Bhado – Ripen in the month of August
Ra-Jamun – Contains large and juicy fruit, having purple colour and tiny seeds.
Narendra Jamun 6 – Developed by Narendra Dev University of Agriculture and Technology
Rajendra Jamun 1 – Developed by Bihar Agricultural College
Konkan Bahadoli – Developed by Regional Fruit Research Station
Goma Priyanka – Developed by (CHES) Central Horticultural Experiment Station
CISH J-42 – Bears seedless fruits and developed by (CISH) Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture
CISH J-37 – Developed by (CISH) Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture
You have to prepare the land so well for Jamun farming. First, you should apply one ploughing with the help of good tractors like the john deere e series to take the ground to a fine tilth. Then, you should dig pits and fill them with Farm Yard Manure in the ratio of 3:1. And do transplantation of seedlings in raised beds.
You can plant it in both the monsoon and spring seasons. However, February-March is the optimum time for the spring season, and July-August is the optimum time for the monsoon season. The recommended space in both ways for seedling trees must be 10m. And for the budded seedlings, it must be 8 m. Keep the sowing depth 4 to 5 cm. The methods of sowing are Direct sowing and the Grafting method.
You have to sow one seed per pit. It would help to treat the seeds with Bavistin before planting to protect them from soil-borne disease and pests. Lastly, dry the seeds and use them for the sowing.
You have to give regular irrigation at a regular interval for Jamun farming. So provide light irrigation immediately after manuring. And apply 6 to 8 irrigations for young plants and 5 to 6 for mature plants.
Harvesting is mostly done daily after the fruit grows. It done primarily by the climb pickers. The fruit, which is blackish purple, is selected for gathering. While harvesting, care should be handled to avoid any damage to fruit. Farmers choose the New Holland 3600 tractor model for better productive farming because it comes in an economical price range. Fully ripe fruits with smooth flesh used for processing and seed extraction purposes.
After harvesting, grading done. Then fruits packed in Bamboo baskets or containers or rigid boxes. To increase the shelf-life of Jamun, they kept at low temperatures. Perfect filling and quick transport done for less spoilage of fruits. From fruits, different effects like vinegar, capsules, jellies, seed powder, jams and squashes are made after processing.
Plant Jamun seeds on raised beds with suitable length and 4-5cm deep. After planting, beds are covered with a thin cloth to retain moisture. To protect crops from virus attacks, the seeds are first treated with Bavistin. Germination starts within 10-15 days from sowing.
Pits are dug before the monsoon or spring season. Holes are provided with convenient measurements, i.e. 1m x 1m x 1m. On these prepared pits transplanting is done.
Transplanting is mostly done in the next monsoon when the seedlings have 3-4 leaves. Water seedling beds 24 hours before transplanting so that seedlings can be readily uprooted and be swollen at transplanting time.
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In addition to heat, crickets prefer stable humidity around 60-75%. You can purchase inexpensive humidity meters from pet stores that sell reptiles. A Conventional breeding system (refer to How to Breed Crickets page) will have a lower humidity than a substrate breeding system due to the absence of a wet substrate. A substrate system will generally have sufficient moisture where the soil is kept moist.
Humidity is important to prevent dehydration and to facilitate moulting. Once a cricket has lost its old protective exoskeleton, it is prone to dehydration. Where crickets are dying during their moult, humidity should be increased.
Too much humidity can create harmful pathogens such as fungi, bacteria, mites. Condensation on the walls of the container is a sign of too much humidity or poor ventilation. Your egg/apple cartons will also quickly become floppy/soggy, food becomes mouldy or ferments which results in bad smells.
Humidity generally increases as moisture availability and ambient temperatures increases, and decreases with reduced water availability and lower ambient temperatures. Humidity can be increased in the following ways:
- Partially block off the ventilation ports with tape.
- Cover the whole ventilation port with a thin towel
- Add free available water sources source such as a bowl with pebbles, in it so crickets don’t drown or a small substrate area which is misted every few days. The larger the surface area, the more humidity will evaporate.
- Provide daily wet foods to your crickets
- Mist and spray the sides of the container every 2-3 days.
Humidity can be decreased in the following ways:
- Increase ventilation
- Remove unnecessary water sources such as substrate, additional water bowls etc.
- Is the amount of wet foods provided excessive?
Need More Information…
Below is a summary of the “Heating and Storage” sections of our Cricket Breeding Manual:
- Tables which provide the various temperature thresholds to manage a cricket colony
- Advantages/disadvantages for 4 different heating systems including free solar options. Find out the best method for productive cricket production.
- Learn the thermodynamic principles for efficient heat conservation.
- 20 methods to reduce your heating costs.
- How to estimate your heating costs and manage excessive heat.
- How to store breeding containers so they are easy to access and feeding can be done without opening the lid. This will allow numerous containers can be stored into a tight configuration, to save space or to increase the number of containers.
© Zega Enterprises 2018, © Photographs, diagrams and tables by Glenn Kvassay or as credited 2018


Natural fertilizers such as compost, manure, and guano contain organic nutrients that are beneficial to plants.
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Hanumaiah – Senior Team Leader – Horticulture
We have a proud revelation to make. Our chief garden supervisor holds a degree in agricultural science! No wonder he pays such keen attention to a just-planted neem or the sapling of a local tree species with the same diligence and concern that a doctor would show to a patient in need.
Tending to plants comes naturally to Hanumaiah, who comes from a family of farmers by tradition. He owns 7 acres in his native village of Beeramballi, just three kilometers away from our resort. He has put this land under rotational cropping – harvesting from it cotton, ragi, groundnut and various vegetables seasonally. He is a believer in integrated and organic farming and is keenly exploring ways to stimulate yield through natural means.
He says that the Orange County philosophy of ‘caring for the earth naturally’ is a source of much inspiration for him. It has motivated him to experiment with composting and other processes, which he carries out for us. He adds to our storehouse of knowledge in as much as we keep kindling new sparks in him. He hopes to be able to share his findings and enthusiasm for natural farming with other members of the farming fraternity of his village. The Kabini resort will be happy to patronise them and is working on buying their fresh produce for our tables someday. Who can accuse us now of missing the forest for the trees?


One of our clients asked us to come up with a solution to fix their front lawn, that is uneven, full of weeds, full of left over stumps and roots that was not ground down properly several years ago, and get a better slope away from the house. We removed and replaced the old 6×6 landscape timbers with new ones, we also remove the layer of old turf / sod that was full of weeds, cut and dug out as many roots and stumps as possible. Once we had cleared the sod, stumps and roots out, we also removed a few inches of old dirt and added several yards of clean topsoil and some new 6×6 landscape timbers as a new outside border to outline the yard. We then installed sod and watered it for a good soaking. This service was performed in Montgomery Village, which is located in Montgomery County Maryland. This service was performed by JSV Lawn Care Service.


Avalife Group Company (AvaGro) is an agricultural solutions provider, borne out of the intent to contribute to the shift from traditional farming to precision agriculture.
We started our flagship project in Namibia, where we grow flowers and vegetables on a commercial basis.
We’re using our experience in the country to advance tailor-made solutions for a range of crops in varying climatic conditions; and so help foster sustainable growth on the African continent.
Avalife Group Company (AvaGro) works with holder farmers, agri-preneurs and larger scale cultivators to implement customized concepts for agricultural production in challenging environmental conditions like Namibia’s desert climate.
We offer agricultural turnkey solutions that involve support right from the initial investment to the sold crop. We partner with farmers in the setting up of appropriate technology – like greenhouse infrastructure – and provide training to ensure the success of the projects we work with.
Our model supports financial sustainability through higher yields and better quality produce.


So it’s officially March and even though it looks like this outside
I think it’s finally ok to start dreaming about next year’s garden. Last year was my first garden season, and I started with a virtually no-fail plant: tomatoes. Although, if I’m going to be honest, a couple of years ago I bought a tomato plant, and I learned the hard way that “full sun” is a requirement – not a suggestion.
So I stepped up my game and acquired a community garden plot pretty close to my apartment. I remember walking out of Home Depot one day that summer, hoping to get at least one tomato from my four plants. Well, before I knew it, I had accumulated and consumed 14 pounds of itsy bitsy cherry tomatoes! Leave it to tomatoes to give the ol’ green thumb confidence booster!
This year, I’m feeling adventurous. I spent the weekend reading up on different vegetable plants and I’ve narrowed down my list to these delicious hopefuls.
Beets. Apparently they grow well in containers, and I do have a few that I can put on my little balcony outside my apartment.
Basil. Grows easily on my balcony, and it’s the best smell ever.
Cilantro. Because it’s annoying to have to buy an overwhelming amount at the grocery store and have over half of it go bad before you use it all.
Garlic. This will be my fall crop, an investment for next year!
Onion. Like tomatoes last year, I would be way too excited if I get to eat an onion from my own garden.
Parsley. Same as cilantro. Why buy it when you can always have it handy?
Bell pepper. Didn’t get any bells last year; I’m going to try these in a container to see if I get some sweet goodness.
Rosemary. Smells real nice.
Scallions. These grow relatively fast (8 weeks from sow to harvest), so I can scatter them in the nooks and crannies of the plot.
Shallot. I’ve never bought a shallot because I’ve always had onion on hand to substitute.
Blueberries. A sweet fruit to try, just for fun.


18,000 Signatures for the Jewish Petition for a Just Farm Bill Delivered to Congress and the White House
Our country is the largest donor of global food aid. But that generosity can have unintended—yet tragic—consequences for people in need around the world.
People worldwide depend on the U.S. government for food aid, especially during emergencies like the famine in the Horn of Africa. But our food aid could be saving a lot more lives. The requirement to ship food aid almost exclusively from the U.S. means it can take far too long to reach people in need. Worse—once it gets there, it often undercuts local farmers instead of supporting them, creating even more hunger in the long run.
For decades, AJWS has empowered activists in the developing world to improve food security in their own communities. Now it’s our turn. This year, when Congress debates the U.S. Farm Bill, we can reform food aid so that it helps turn back the tide of food insecurity.
AJWS invites you to join us in gathering support for that change. Help flood congressional inboxes right now with one clear message: Now is the time to pass sensible food aid reform. Together, we can create a food system that reflects our community's vision and values.
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How to joinMembership currently costs just £1 per annum.
In addition a small charge ( usually £2) is made for entry to programme
events. This pays for lecturers' fees and expenses and hire of the
To become a member of KHS contact Brian Peedell by email or telephone 01865-730961.
Benefits of membership:
- October - March: several illustrated talks by well-known speakers on a wide variety of garden-related topics.
- Priority booking for garden visits (two or three per year) and KHS holidays.
chance to demonstrate your gardening prowess by showing your
vegetables, fruit and flowers at the Annunal Show each September.
- The opportunity to sell your surplus plants at the Plant Sale each May.
- The chance to meet like-minded Kennington residents, talk gardens, swap gardening tips and plants, etc., etc.
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- Helps plants grow twice as big versus unfed
- Use with a Miracle-Gro LiquaFeed Universal Feeder
- Use every 1 to 2 weeks as needed
Grow bigger, better flowers, vegetables, trees, shrubs, and houseplants compared to unfed plants with the help of Miracle-Gro LiquaFeed All Purpose Plant Food. Feeding is as easy as watering. Just use a Miracle-Gro LiquaFeed Feeder and apply to your plants every 1 to 2 weeks.
- Feeding as easy as watering
- For flowers, vegetables, trees, shrubs and houseplants
- Use with a Miracle-Gro LiquaFeed feeder
- Each bottle feeds up to 400 sq. ft.
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I suppose we all knew this day was coming.
Silicon Valley company LS9 is using bugs eating agricultural waste and turning it into renewable Oil 2.0 in a process that is carbon negative, because the carbon it emits will be less than the carbon of the raw materials for which it was made. LS9 hopes to have a demonstration-scale plant ready by 2010.
From the Times Online:
For fermentation to take place you need raw material, or feedstock, as it is known in the biofuels industry. Anything will do as long as it can be broken down into sugars, with the byproduct ideally burnt to produce electricity to run the plant.
The company is not interested in using corn as feedstock, given the much-publicised problems created by using food crops for fuel, such as the tortilla inflation that recently caused food riots in Mexico City. Instead, different types of agricultural waste will be used according to whatever makes sense for the local climate and economy: wheat straw in California, for example, or woodchips in the South.
Using genetically modified bugs for fermentation is essentially the same as using natural bacteria to produce ethanol, although the energy-intensive final process of distillation is virtually eliminated because the bugs excrete a substance that is almost pump-ready.


The current area of our farm is over 100 ha and is constantly being expanded. We grow about 200,000 trees and 200,000 berry shrubs annually.
Apple trees account for 80% of all the trees grown. Most of these trees are licensed varieties which are grown on rootstocks: M-26, M-9, P-16, P-59, P-14 and M-7. The rootstocks are derived from own stool beds (completely virus free). The stool beds have been established using the nursery stock purchased from Ośrodek Elitarny Materiału Szkółkarskiego in Prusy. We obtain scions from own scion wood or import them from abroad. In 2012, we signed a licence agreement to grow the Wilton’s Red Jonaprince trees.
Cherries account for 15% of total tree production. They are grown on generative rootstocks, such as Sweet cherry and mahaleb cherry, and on vegetative rootstocks, such as Colt, Gisela 5 and F12/1. Bush sour cherry (pol. Łutówka) is the dominant sour cherry variety. The dominant cherry varieties are: Kordia, Burlat, Vega, Regina, Summit Techlovan.
The plums, peaches and apricots grown on the Wangenheim Prune and cherry plum rootstocks account for 5% of total production.
Our offer also includes berry plants: black, white and red currants; white and red gooseberries, hazel and chokeberry. In autumn 2009, Zbigniew Jankowski obtained a licence to grow the Tisel and Tiben currants.
We also offer generative rootstocks obtained from seeds which are derived from own mother orchard: Sweet cherry, Wangenheim Prune and Caucasian pear.
We make every effort to ensure that our plants are of the highest quality and meet all customer requirements.
Our sales markets include: Poland, Germany, the Netherlands and the former USSR countries. Please see our trade offer below.
Zbigniew Jankowski Fruit Tree and Shrub Nursery is a well-established business.
Mgr inż. Zbigniew Jankowski – graduate of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences, co-founder and member of the Polish Nurserymen Association (pol. Zrzeszenie Szkółkarzy Polskich), son of Janusz and grandson of Ludwik – both of which were engaged in nursery activities for a total of 50 years.
After the death of Janusz, Zbigniew’s mother, Sabina, took over the Nursery and passed on her skills, knowledge and experience to her three sons: Lech, Tadeusz and Zbigniew. Zbigniew operated a gardening business independently since 1978. The Nursery has been operating successfully on both the national and international markets. The founder of the Nursery, Zbigniew Jankowski, died at the beginning of 2013. His wife, Bożena, a graduate of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (Faculty of Horticulture) and his son, Maciej, a graduate of the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, continue to run the business.
Specialist assistance is also provided by: Katarzyna (a graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics) and Zbigniew’s cousin, Robert Dąbrowski (a graduate of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences), who is responsible for the distribution process.
The highest quality of the trees and shrubs provided by the Nursery is ensured through its membership of the Polish Nurserymen Association and supervision from the State Plant Health and Seed Inspection Service (pol. Wojewódzki Inspektorat Ochrony Roślin i Nasiennictwa) in Warsaw, Branch in Płock.
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The work has not been graded but I like the output that was submitted to me. Is it possible for the same prof to do the next assignment I will be submitting? If possible, I will greatly appreciate it.
I need some assistance with these assignment. genetically modified crops and framing Thank you in advance for the help!
Having knowledge of the structure of the DNA gave biologists insight into the processes of DNA translation and transcription. Scientists were able to understand how genes interacted with the environment and how they could be isolated from the DNA strand. This allowed scientists to manipulate genes and change the characteristics of organisms. Recent breakthroughs in science and the process of how genes code for proteins have enabled scientists to even create organisms. Genetically modified crops are a creation of genetic engineering and the processes of gene manipulation.
Crops were selected that had the desired features and their genes were manipulated and isolated to make crops with the desired qualities. These crops were called genetically modified, transgenic or genetically engineered crops. hence the phase genetically modified (GM) refers to that breed of crops that has been altered through genetic engineering (Forman 8).
Genetically modified crops are aimed to provide commercial and social advantages (Silberglitt 22). The golden rice contains high levels of beta-carotene that is not present in rice and so allows animals to make vitamin A.
In countries like Bangladesh, rice is the staple diet, and so many people and children face severe deficiency of vitamin A, suffering from blindness and high mortality. Genetic engineers predict that the growth and consumption of golden rice in Asian countries can counter the stark conditions of malnutrition, mortality and blindness that is common in these areas. Although the traits of crops are changed to make them more resistant, concerns over the safety of the crops have risen dramatically over time and has fueled heated debates in the Europe, and to a lesser extent, in the US.
In a nutshell, the basis for such debates is that transgenic organisms are a new breed, and can be likened to tampering with nature.
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Hydroseeding itself is a technique or method of planting where seeds, water, fertilizer, fiber mulch are mixed together in a tank and then sown (sprayed) into the planting area. This method was chosen because of the wide planting area with a short time. This method is also effective for locations with high damage. Only, the cost of implementation is certainly quite expensive. Get the best residential hydroseeding on our website.
Based on the data presented, water seeding has been widely practiced in the USA, New Zealand, Canada, Australia, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Vietnam, and China. In Indonesia alone, water seeding practices have long been carried out, including 1973 in Balapulang (Central Java), reportedly covering 370 hectares with the spread of Sesbania grandiflora (turn), Leucaena leucocephala, Calliandra calothyrsus (Calandra), Acacia auriculiformis ( acacia) and Dalbergia sp. (snorkeling). The success of the water seeding is indeed strongly influenced by the environmental conditions of the sowing site. Natural factors such as wind speed or bad weather are very influential on sowing. In a flying position, the possibility of misdirected (falling in another location) can occur. Stuck seeds still allow falling to the ground in case of rain or strong winds. The determining factor that is no less important is the percentage of growth or the growth power (viability) of seeds. Therefore, the implementation of water seeding should use orthodox seeds as a precaution against possible post-sowing drought.
– Grass cutting technique
Cutting grass certainly requires techniques. When cutting grass, you can help keep the grass healthy while ensuring new growth. But do not cut less than 3 inches, because it will cause damage to grass growth.
– Nourish the grass
In giving fertilizer, of course, it requires the right dose. You definitely don’t want to give the wrong amount so the grass doesn’t grow as expected or even damage. Fertilization is very important for the growth of new grass. The best fertilization so that the grass remains fertile is 90-120 days using high nitrogen fertilizer.
Those are the four basic tips for using hydroseeding techniques. Make sure you use the best equipment to get the best hydroseeding results.


BioWash 100 (See Video Below)
BioWash 100 is formulated for outdoor growing. BioWash 100 is applied at 5-oz. per acre in at least 20-gallons of water for a cost from $5.86 - $4.30 per acre depending upon gallons purchased.
Yield and Frost Protection – Freeze Recovery: Traminette Wine Grapes - Harry Raby - New York – Harry applied BioWash 4 times at 3-week intervals for $125.00 per gallon. His vines had not produced a harvest in four years. He calculates his return on his BioWash investment at $17,875.00. – During another season, following the warm 2012 winter and early spring, all fruit trees near the Great Lakes blossomed. A late spring freeze killed nearly all fruit except Harry Raby’s. Harry invested $175 before the 19-degree Fahrenheit freeze. Only his peaches survived. His harvest added more than $62,000 in farm income.
How it Works
BioWash colloidal micelle natural wetting and cleaning ability keep leaf stomata clear to assure proper functioning of the siphon effect plants need to get fluids and nutrients from the ground up through their stems to their parts that are above ground level. BioWash is compatible for mixing with all agrichemicals to increase their efficiency. Its benefits are:
- Uptake of nutrients and moisture is increased by elevation of the cation exchange capacity (CEC) increasing root size for improved stamina, increased Brix, and terpene.
- Supply of natural growth stimulators. These naturally occurring levels of auxin, gibberellin and cytokinin plant hormones regulate roots, shoots, bud growth, and essential oil production.
- Promotion of the transport of sugars (Brix) giving a noticeable improvement in flavor and enhanced smell and taste.
- Helps neutralize acidic soils.
- Lessen crop frost damage when temperatures drop down to 27°F.
- BioWash slows ripening and extends freshness by neutralizing ethylene gas after harvest.
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Our long standing, eco-friendly policies make our sustainable wedding venue a happy and beautiful place to be! Our lawns are so green and our homegrown fruit, vegetables and herbs so happy because, some time ago, we drilled a borehole which provides all our own water. It goes 156 feet deep into the Greensand, the purest water source in England.
We use our very own sustainable water source to keep our gardens and grounds looking lush and green as well as watering all our organically grown produce in our small-holding. Our eco-friendly water source also provides all our non-drinking water, then goes back into the soil or through our treatment plant then back to the ponds and reed beds, all helping nature.
We are so lucky, and we believe really quite unique as a wedding venue, not to depend on mains supplies and drains and this makes us self-sufficient. So if you see us watering our lawns we are doing this solely from our own sustainable water-source which means we can maintain a beautiful backdrop for your wedding, whatever the season, whatever the weather!
Please get in touch to discuss your wedding plans and to book a visit to South Farm. We’d love to show you around our beautiful countryside wedding venue and tell you more about sustainability at South Farm and our longstanding eco-friendly values!


- Which farming is better goat or sheep?
- How much does a goat sell for?
- How many goats do you need to make money?
- How much money can you make selling goats?
- What is the easiest animal to raise for meat?
- What is the best cash crop for a small farm?
- What are the disadvantages of goat farming?
- What farming is most profitable?
- What is the cheapest animal to raise for meat?
- What is the easiest farm animal to have?
- What animals can you have on 1 acre?
- How do farmers get rich?
- What is the most profitable crop per acre?
- Can goats live on grass alone?
- How many goats do I need to start a goat farm?
- Is a goat farm profitable?
- Is goat or sheep milk healthier?
- Which is easier to raise goats or sheep?
- How many sheep do you need for 2 acres?
- How much does it cost to start a goat farm?
- What is the most profitable farm animal?
Which farming is better goat or sheep?
5) Goat need higher dry matter as compared to sheep.
Goat is efficient and 100% converting carotene to vit- A where as sheep is less efficient.
Because of the feed cost and other factors (for stall fed sheep) , sheep farming advantages are more compared to goat farming..
How much does a goat sell for?
A goat (whether it’s a baby or an adult) can cost anywhere from $100-$800 depending on the breed & sex. Purebred goats are usually more expensive as are the females. If you’re looking to milk your goat, you definitely want high quality lines, so be willing to spend more for good stock.
How many goats do you need to make money?
Produce Milk & Cheese A University of California report estimated startup costs in excess of $240,000 to run a herd of 500 goats on 55 acres. You’ll need to check with local, state and federal regulations pertaining to the processing and sale of dairy products.
How much money can you make selling goats?
In fact, meat goats are far more profitable than either sheep or cattle. Remembering that goats can be worth up to $20 per pound on average, whereas cattle goes for much less.
What is the easiest animal to raise for meat?
1. Pekin Ducks. Pekin Ducks are the easiest farm animals to raise. They are a great source for meat and large eggs.
What is the best cash crop for a small farm?
Cash Crops for Small Farm ProfitBamboo. Already popular in Asia, bamboo is gaining popularity around the world for its variety of uses, such as fencing material, fabric and food. … Specialty Mushroom. Perfect crops for beginning farmers are specialty mushrooms, such as oyster mushrooms. … Lavender. … Garlic. … Christmas Trees.
What are the disadvantages of goat farming?
Disadvantages of Goat Farming: Cons of Raising GoatsFollowing Traditional Goat Farming System.Lack of Practical Knowledge.Right Breed Selection.Starting Without Prior Experience.Lack of Capital.Lack of Adequate Vet Services.Lack of Specially Designed Vehicles.Marketing Difficulties.May 24, 2021
What farming is most profitable?
Here are the Most Lucrative Agriculture Business Ideas:Agricultural Farm. … 10 Most Profitable Livestock Farming Business Ideas.Vermicompost Organic Fertilizer Production. … Dried Flower Business. … Fertilizer Distribution Business. … Organic Farm Green House. … Poultry Farming. … Mushroom Farming Business.More items…
What is the cheapest animal to raise for meat?
broilerThe cheapest meat animal to raise is the broiler at $0.97 per pound. Grass feed beef is second at $1.64 per pound. Additionally, eggs can be raised for $0.33 per pound.
What is the easiest farm animal to have?
Chickens. Chickens are a terrific way to start raising animals on a small farm. They’re hardy, easy to take care of, and don’t cost much in terms of setup. 2 A small flock can easily produce enough eggs to meet all a family’s egg requirements, and a flock of a few dozen can generate a nice little egg business.
What animals can you have on 1 acre?
6 Livestock You Can Raise On Just 1/4 An AcreChickens. Chickens are easy to raise and easy to keep. … Ducks. Keeping ducks is similar to keeping chickens. … Quail. Quail are much smaller than other fowl and take up less space. … Dwarf goats. Keeping dwarf goats has been compared to having dogs. … Sheep. … Rabbits.
How do farmers get rich?
Below are some ideas and leads on the four paths to success.Invest in farmland, local, national and worldwide. … Invest in a farm, get your hands dirty, operate your own farm. … Finance insiders can get ‘rich’ farmers on a ‘permaculture’ path. … 15 agricultural innovations to help you be a millionaire farmer.May 3, 2012
What is the most profitable crop per acre?
Goji Berries With yields up to 7,000 pounds per acre in fresh berries, this is potentially a lucrative cash crop for American farmers. Goji berries, a close relative of tomatoes, grow on head-high shrubs. They are disease-resistant and adapted to a wide range of soil and climatic conditions.
Can goats live on grass alone?
In spite of their grazing preferences, goats can be grazed on pasture alone. The feeding strategy of goats appears to be to select grasses when the protein content and digestibility are high, but to switch to browse when the latter overall nutritive value may be higher.
How many goats do I need to start a goat farm?
two goatsIt is never a good idea to just have one goat, you need at a minimum two goats. Two does or a doe and a wether (a neutered male goat) or a buck and a doe, if you are ready to start a little herd. They huddle and cuddle, they eat and they sleep together.
Is a goat farm profitable?
Key benchmarks for the best profits from rangeland goats included more than $70 of income per DSE (based on $5.50 a kg), more than 12,000 DSEs per labour unit, and less than $25 per DSE in operating costs. … Most of Australia’s goat meat is harvested from semi-wild rangeland goats with NSW the major producer.
Is goat or sheep milk healthier?
Benefits: It’s officially the creamiest milk you can get. Sheep’s milk is significantly higher in milk solids (fat and protein) and contains roughly double the amount of fat of with cow or goat milk.
Which is easier to raise goats or sheep?
Sheep are easier to keep than goats, with one caveat. Sheep are wired to flee when frightened. Even tame, in-your-pocket sheep are frightened by procedures such as shearing, hoof trimming, and annual vaccinations.
How many sheep do you need for 2 acres?
It’s recommended that you begin with 2 sheep per acre and never exceed 4 sheep per acre. When you do decide to add more, you’ll more than likely have to make the proper accommodations. For example, grass, flowers, and other vegetation tend to grow best in the spring.
How much does it cost to start a goat farm?
Here is a list of the things you will need to start a meat goat farm with 100 goats: 90 two-year-old dehorned registered does at $350 each: $31,500. 10 registered dehorned bucks that are proven sires at $750 each: $7,500. 20 acres of fertile pasture with water rights: $100,000.
What is the most profitable farm animal?
Beef cattleBeef cattle are generally the most profitable and easiest livestock to raise for profit. Beef cattle simply require good pasture, supplemental hay during the winter, fresh water, vaccinations and plenty of room to roam.


Many people dream of owning their own home garden. However, this can be a lot more complicated than it seems. In order to have a successful garden, you need to know the basics and then incorporate the best practices to make your garden fruitful. In this blog post, we will introduce you to these best practices so that your garden is not just a plant with no purpose, but one that actually has a life!
What is a successful home garden?
A successful home garden is one that provides a high yield of plants, vegetables, and fruits. It should also be able to withstand the various weather conditions it will face in a given year. To create a successful garden you’ll need to plan for the size of your garden and what types of plants to grow.
Choosing the right vegetables to plant
There is a variety of vegetables that can be grown in your home garden, some will flourish while others may not. You should select which plants you want to grow based on what your family likes and if they are willing to maintain them. A great way to make sure you have a successful garden would be to educate yourself on the best vegetables for your soil and climate.
How to plant your garden to maximize productivity
There are many factors that go into the right plant selection, but there is one factor that seems to be at the top of every gardener’s list. Successfully creating a successful home garden requires ample sunlight and water. Plants need hours of sun and water to thrive and to grow healthy. To find out which plants work best for your space and schedule, consult with your local nursery or public garden center.
How to care for your garden
Gardeners need to stick to a schedule, whether it’s for planting or watering. You should have a plan that shows you when you’ll plant your seeds, do waterings, and care for the garden. It can also help you save an extra bunch of money on your food costs if your garden yields veggies.
What equipment do you need for a successful home garden?
One of the most important things to consider when trying to grow a successful home garden is what equipment you’ll need. A garden can easily be a labor of love but it doesn’t have to be hard work. There are many different types of gardening tools available in today’s market, so it can be difficult to decide which ones you should use. One option is the Heron Tool Kit. This kit includes 10 different tools such as shovels and rakes so that you can tackle any job with ease.
When should I start planting my garden?
The best time to start your garden is in the spring, just after the first freeze of winter. Start with plants that need cool weather, like flowers and fruit trees. These will be able to handle the cold, but they will also have a head start since they’re already grown from last year.
Having a garden at home is a great way to save money on food and produce healthy fruits and vegetables for your family. I hope this guide has been helpful in understanding the basics of home gardening. Remember to compost your plant waste, consider adding a worm bin, and always water your plants before it rains!