The United Way Impact Councils met this November to begin community conversations regarding needs and existing services in Yakima County. All conversations were well attended by agency representatives and United Way volunteers.
Post date: Wed, 12/17/2014 - 4:21pm
Our latest New Leaders event focused on why the Yakima Valley is the best place to grow grapes (and other agricultural products).
Post date: Mon, 12/15/2014 - 9:51am


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Everyone is raving about Grass Fed Produce. Why is that? Because more and more information is becoming available to the consumer. It is now an established lifestyle habit to do the appropriate research on our food before we purchase it. If you are like me and have become so picky about where your food comes from and how it is raised, then read on, wild thing. There are many gems on the topic of food at Well Hot Coffee.
OK, OK Vegans. I know, I know. I used to be one of you. It was hard, and I completely respect your lifestyle choice to better this planet. But we have to admit, there are so many people out there that LOVE a good steak dinner. Some of those people are hard working moms. (Like me).
So when we make the commitment to the planet and still need to have a piece of flesh between our teeth, why not choose a company like US Wellness Meats that humanely raises their animals and gives them the best grass to graze on. They will get you the healthiest, best tasting, grass fed meats to your front door within 2 business days.
Grain Fed- Vs Grass Fed
Choosing grass fed gives you more of the nutrients your body needs and less of the harmful chemicals contained in conventional grain fed produce. Grains are often GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) which have been debated to be harmful to the environment, animals, and even humans. Naturally, Grass fed beef has higher levels of Omega 3s, amino acids, and vitamins. It also has naturally less fat than grain fed beef. Well Hot Coffee!
Grass Fed and Organic
Grass Fed is not always organic, so if you intend to purchase organic grass fed produce, do the appropriate research with the company or farm you are working with. Not only does US Wellness Meats offer sustainably raised grass fed produce, but they offer options for special diets such as Keto, Paleo, Whole30, Sugar Free, and Autoimmune Protocol. Based on the United States agriculture industry, organic means grown without GMOs, synthetic pesticides, petroleum based fertilizers, and sewage based fertilizers (Help Guide).
Compassion is something that is growing in our food industry when it comes to raising animals. US Wellness Meats gives their animals the best land to graze on. The company compares their cattles’ lifestyle to that of the great American Bison that grazed on the same land years ago.
“By applying these same practices, US Wellness Meats farmers have introduced the same thriving balance to our own farms. Our animals don’t need antibiotics or growth hormones to grow big and healthy. Our land doesn’t need pesticides or artificial irrigation systems to develop rich, fertile biodiversity.”
What about Grass Fed Dairy?
Yes, Grass Fed Dairy is a thing. Grass Fed Milk has a unique grassy flavor vs. conventional milk or even organic grain fed milk. US Wellness Meats has some cheese and butter options, although it is not their own. Grass Fed cheeses and butters are packed full of nutrients and have more flavor than conventional cheeses and butters. Grass Fed Organic Ghee Butter is where it’s at, which is clarified butter with a higher smoking point.
US Wellness also carries pastured poultry and duck. Their birds are free-range and do not have added hormones or antibiotics. They now also carry soy-free poultry, which means the birds do not have soy in their diet.
There are countless intangibles when it comes to choosing sustainably raised food. For 18 years US Wellness Meats has committed to humane farming practices. They take care of their land and their animals. They produce healthy food so you can have a healthy family.


Looking for 80 acres in Major County with a mix of tillable land and pasture? Here you go! Property features approximately 33 acres that has been in wheat for the last few years. There is pasture on both the east and west sides of tilled land. West side has one small pond with a creek that flows most all year. The parcel has very few trees, with most of them following the creek. Land is located less than 3/4 from the Cimarron River to the north. Located less than 10 miles from Gloss Mountain State Park.
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(Solanum tuberosum L) - a perennial herbaceous plant of the Solanaceae family (Solanace L.), which brings up to 150 wild and cultivated tuberous species. In culture it is grown as an annual plant - annually planted tubers of which are within one growing season harvests new mature tubers. You can grow potatoes as a seed, which is mainly used in breeding practice.
Potatoes - the only culture in Ukraine, which is grown mainly in the private sector. In gardens account for 98% of the total landings of this culture. Ukraine confidently located on the fifth place in the world in gross production of potatoes. Ahead of China, Russia, India, USA, Poland, Germany, Belarus.
In tubers, depending on the place of cultivation and varieties contain 11-25% starch, about 2 - protein, 0,3% - fat. Protein potato most meaningful of all vegetation. It is rich in amino acids and belongs to the full. From mineral potatoes are the most rich in potassium (568 mg per 100 g wet weight) and phosphorus (50 mg). It contains calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamins C and Group B. The tubers contain up to 3 mg% solanine, so they are not used in raw form - it can cause poisoning. In the light of the content of corned beef increased to 20-40 mg, so use in food greenish tubers without cleaning impossible. We know that potatoes can be cooked more than 500 delicious dishes. Its use in boiled, fried, stewed, baked, as well as frozen and used in the processing industry. Due to the increased potassium content of potatoes assists in the removal from body water and sodium chloride, thus improves the metabolism.
Fresh potato juice is used as a remedy for stomach ulcer, gastritis, constipation and hypertension. Gruel from potato tubers treated with eczema, burns and other skin diseases. Slices of fresh potatoes, attached to the temples, relieve headaches. Water bath of boiled potatoes are often used for inhalation of nasal and throat. Baked unsalted potatoes consumed in the renal and cardiovascular diseases.
In Borsch added potatoes sliced, slices, strips, big cubes, etc., depending on the recipe.


Poster Session 4, Thursday, October 6, 11:00–12:40
Developing optical methods for seaweed biomass estimation and biofouling growth in cultivated kelp farms
Cultivated macroalgae (seaweed) is considered one of the largest under-exploited sustainable global biomass resources, for both food and energy, and a growing industry with great potential in Europe. As kelp farms continue to expand, autonomous methods for monitoring of growth, biomass and biofouling become increasingly important. This project (MoniTARE) aims to develop an open source, optical and imaging method where, in the future, seaweed farmers can apply this technology themselves to decide when to harvest to maximize high quality biomass. Growth of the sugar kelp, Saccharina latissima, was monitored during slack tide and once every two weeks from February to June 2022 in a commercial kelp farm located in the coast of mid-Norway. For seaweed length and biomass estimation, a built-in Full HD camera, in addition to GoPro stereo-cameras, were mounted on the Blueye – a mini, portable and affordable remotely operated vehicle (ROV). Several methods were used for accurate lamina length estimations and were compared to manual measurements of size. Our results are an initial step towards autonomous identification and quantification of kelp biomass using computer vision and artificial intelligence. These findings are a first step towards revolutionizing biomass monitoring in the seaweed aquaculture industry, with the potential to influence decision-making regarding management and optimization of cultivation at sea.
Martin Overrein, NTNU, [email protected]
David Aldridge, Seaweed Solutions, [email protected]
Geir Johnsen, NTNU, [email protected]


This Palm Springs Life Magazine article, by Madeline Ewles, claims that the Coachella Valley’s more than 350 days of sunshine per year, combined with water from the Colorado River, make this one of the most prolific agricultural regions in the country and the reason that local farmers markets are filled with delicious produce year-round.
The Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and La Quinta Certified Farmers Markets have specific requirements that vendors be inspected and certified by their county Department of Agriculture office. Many follow organic principles, such as utilizing natural predators to control destructive pests, eliminating the need for chemical insecticides that can remain in the soil for years.
Up to 30 merchants participate in each market, offering an array of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables. This fall/winter, keep your eyes peeled for apples, persimmons, pumpkins, winter squashes, and pomegranates.
The local farmers market scene offers much more than seasonal crops. In addition to the farms, markets also feature vendors who make artisanal foods by using farmers market produce in their products.
Here is the schedule of the local certified farmers markets.
OUTDOOR MARKETS PALM SPRINGS
Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
2300 E. Baristo Road (Outside Camelot Theaters)
Sundays, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
78100 Main St. (in Old Town La Quinta)
Wednesdays, 4-8 p.m.
72559 Highway 111 (outside the Chamber of Commerce)
Please use the following link to read the article and view the accompanying pictures: http://www.palmspringslife.com/Palm-Springs-Life/Desert-Guide/November-2015/Bountiful-Valley/


Red Mountain, Horse Heaven Hills, Rattlesnake Mountain and the Yakima River all provide the background to this beautiful vineyard. Planted in the Spring of 2009, Corliss Vineyard is the newest addition to the Estate Vineyard Program. With more than year of planning, the vineyard was thoughtfully laid out to account for shallow soil depths, blazing
summer heat and cool fall nights. Fifty-six (56) acres were planted in the first phase with another twenty-five (25) planned in the future.
The property rests within the Red Mountain American Viticultural Area which situated on the eastern edge of the Yakima Valley. The vineyard was planted on steep and gentle slopes facing southwest and where possible, the rows were oriented on an angle to protect the grapes from the afternoon sun. Although the vines planted originate from predominantly the Bordeux Region of France (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot), we felt it was equally important to increase the vine diversity with Rhone as well (Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Cinsault).
The terroir is exciting - providing basalt ladened soil and alluvium deposited thousands of years ago from the great floods—setting the stage for some fantastic fruit. This coupled with optimal growing conditions: Less than five inches of rain per year and 300 days of
sunlight. It is our vision and commitment when developing this vineyard to produce among the finest fruit grown in Washington State.
Corliss Vineyard, on Sunset Road in Benton City, Washington.


The Beauty of Seasonal Ingredients
Seasonal ingredients are nature’s way of providing us with a variety of flavors, colors, and nutrients throughout the year. Eating seasonally not only supports local farmers and reduces environmental impact but also ensures that you are consuming produce at its peak freshness and flavor.
Each season brings its own unique bounty of fruits, vegetables, and herbs. In the spring, we welcome vibrant greens like asparagus and peas, while summer delights us with juicy berries and tomatoes. Fall brings an abundance of root vegetables such as pumpkins and sweet potatoes, and winter offers hearty greens like kale and Brussels sprouts.
By incorporating seasonal ingredients into your meals, you can create dishes that are not only delicious but also nutritious. For example, using ripe summer tomatoes in a simple caprese salad highlights their natural sweetness and acidity. Roasting winter squash with warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg brings out their rich flavors.
Shopping for seasonal ingredients at local farmers’ markets or joining a community-supported agriculture (CSA) program allows you to connect with the rhythm of nature and support sustainable farming practices. It also encourages creativity in the kitchen as you experiment with new flavors and recipes based on what’s available during each season.
Whether you’re preparing a light summer salad or a cozy winter stew, let the beauty of seasonal ingredients inspire your cooking. Embrace the ever-changing palette of nature’s offerings and savor the fresh tastes of each season.
8 Essential Tips for Cooking with Seasonal Ingredients: Maximizing Flavor and Freshness Year-Round
- 1. Research what fruits and vegetables are in season during each time of the year.
- 2. Visit local farmers’ markets to find fresh seasonal produce.
- 3. Experiment with new recipes that feature seasonal ingredients.
- 4. Consider preserving or freezing excess seasonal ingredients for later use.
- 5. Choose organic and locally sourced seasonal ingredients for better flavor and sustainability.
- 6. Be open to trying lesser-known seasonal ingredients to expand your culinary horizons.
- 7. Use seasonal herbs and spices to enhance the flavors of your dishes.
- 8. Enjoy the natural variety and flavors that each season brings to your meals.
1. Research what fruits and vegetables are in season during each time of the year.
To make the most of seasonal ingredients, it is essential to research what fruits and vegetables are in season during each time of the year. By understanding the seasonal availability of produce, you can ensure that you are cooking with ingredients at their peak flavor and nutritional value. This tip not only helps you create dishes that are fresher and tastier but also supports local farmers and promotes sustainable eating practices. Take the time to explore the bounty of each season and let nature guide your culinary creations.
2. Visit local farmers’ markets to find fresh seasonal produce.
Visiting local farmers’ markets is a wonderful way to discover and enjoy the freshest seasonal ingredients available. By browsing through the stalls at these markets, you not only support local farmers and businesses but also have the opportunity to connect directly with the source of your food. The vibrant array of fruits, vegetables, and herbs on display reflects the changing seasons and offers a diverse selection of flavors to inspire your culinary creations. Whether you’re seeking ripe summer tomatoes or crisp fall apples, exploring local farmers’ markets is sure to enhance your cooking experience with the bounty of each season.
3. Experiment with new recipes that feature seasonal ingredients.
To fully embrace the beauty of seasonal ingredients, it’s essential to experiment with new recipes that highlight the flavors and freshness of each season. Whether you’re trying your hand at a vibrant summer salad bursting with ripe tomatoes and basil or a comforting winter stew filled with hearty root vegetables, exploring different dishes allows you to fully appreciate the diverse bounty that nature offers throughout the year. By stepping out of your culinary comfort zone and incorporating seasonal ingredients into your cooking, you not only expand your palate but also gain a deeper appreciation for the unique qualities that each season brings to the table.
4. Consider preserving or freezing excess seasonal ingredients for later use.
Consider preserving or freezing excess seasonal ingredients for later use. By taking advantage of the abundance of fresh produce during its peak season, you can enjoy your favorite fruits and vegetables all year round. Whether it’s making homemade jams from summer berries or freezing batches of roasted tomatoes for winter soups, preserving seasonal ingredients allows you to capture their flavors at their best and reduce food waste. Stocking up on seasonal bounty not only ensures a constant supply of quality ingredients but also adds a touch of seasonal magic to your meals, no matter the time of year.
5. Choose organic and locally sourced seasonal ingredients for better flavor and sustainability.
When selecting ingredients for your meals, opt for organic and locally sourced seasonal produce to enhance both flavor and sustainability. By choosing organic options, you ensure that the ingredients are free from harmful pesticides and chemicals, allowing their natural flavors to shine through. Additionally, supporting local farmers not only promotes community growth but also reduces the environmental impact of transporting food long distances. Embracing organic and locally sourced seasonal ingredients is a delicious way to savor the best flavors of each season while contributing to a more sustainable food system.
6. Be open to trying lesser-known seasonal ingredients to expand your culinary horizons.
Being open to trying lesser-known seasonal ingredients is a fantastic way to expand your culinary horizons and discover new flavors and textures. By stepping out of your comfort zone and experimenting with unfamiliar produce, you can unlock a world of exciting possibilities in the kitchen. Whether it’s incorporating unique fruits, vegetables, or herbs into your dishes, embracing these lesser-known ingredients can lead to delightful culinary adventures and elevate your cooking to new heights.
7. Use seasonal herbs and spices to enhance the flavors of your dishes.
Using seasonal herbs and spices is a wonderful way to elevate the flavors of your dishes. By incorporating fresh herbs like basil, mint, or cilantro in the summer or warming spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in the winter, you can add depth and complexity to your meals. Seasonal herbs and spices not only enhance the taste of your dishes but also provide a connection to the time of year, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that celebrate the essence of each season.
8. Enjoy the natural variety and flavors that each season brings to your meals.
Embrace the natural variety and flavors that each season offers by incorporating seasonal ingredients into your meals. From the vibrant greens of spring to the juicy fruits of summer and the hearty root vegetables of fall, each season brings a unique palette of tastes to elevate your dishes. By enjoying the bounty of each season, you not only savor the freshness and quality of ingredients at their peak but also add depth and richness to your culinary creations. Let nature’s offerings inspire your cooking and delight your taste buds with an ever-changing array of flavors throughout the year.


Moringa Grower's Co-op
8913 Bowles Road
Tampa, Fl 33637
TrailBale Farm is a family friendly farm in Temple Terrace, living their belief that good, healthy, local food should be available to all.
TrailBale farms with the benefit of the land in mind, increasing fertility with each animal rotation, which allows them to raise animals without medications.
The TrailBale animals get fed organic feed, grass, weeds, hay, bugs and that’s it. Extra animal feed is provided from New Country Organic, which are GMO-free, soy-free products, also available at the TrailBale Farm Store!
Please visit their website, TrailBale.com for more information or visit Travis Malloy and their family friendly farmer's at the Temple Terrace Farmer's Market every Saturday from 9am-12pm (summer hours).
TrailBale Farms on several properties throughout the Tampa Bay area. On their main site, shown above, sits a 4 acre property surrounded with a dense tree canopy. The farm's main operation consists of 6 animal paddocks.
Separating the 4 main paddocks is an existing burm/swale, that collects and stores ground water to extend the the life of their grass.
Together, with the Moringa Grower's Co-op, TrailBale Farm has been growing moringa trees for several years, providing much needed nutrients to the animals.
Moringa is used as a 'fodder food' and nutritional supplement for animals as they will consume the fresh moringa leaves, sticks and stems.
This summer, using oak mulch, the MGC built-up a burm/swale @ TrailBale Farm.
Now, just 4 months later, we have rooted cutting and trees that are already producing fresh greens!
In the photo above, on the left is day 1 @ TrailBale in June 2018.
On the right, are tall cuttings being rooted on the newly settled burm.
Notice, we're placing moringa stems in the ground, some are 1'-2' in length
buried about 6" deep, at an agle or even straight up.
We've been succesfull re-growing moringa trees from cuttings at many lengths and angles, try a few things out for yourslef to see what works.
One constant, is bark. Each cutting has bark formed on the stem. We're only using stems, not side branches, but the main stem piece, those hold the powder to propagate when they have bark.
We have NOT been very successful propagating from green stems.
We've noticed new forming roots from the bark at the cut bottom part, the piece that's been under the ground for several weeks begins to form roots from the bark. So cool!
After several months of summer rain, the first layer of oak mulch placed on the burm began to break down and create dark nutrient rich soil, full of mycelium! Some of the sticks ended up propagating quickly and some are already 5' tall trees! in just 4 months of growth.
For the spots that needed to be filled up, we recently placed some really nice long cuttings in the ground, which came from several different harvests around Tampa Bay.
it's been an amazing summer for moringa trees, they love the heat and the rains have been helping, as long as the trees have good drainage.
See how easy it is to grow moriniga from cuttings!
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TrailBale Farm Store Hours:
Temple Terrace Farmer's Market


In a recent post about Natural Sponges I mentioned that Loofah is a plant pod (unlike the sea sponge which is an animal) that you can grow in your own backyard.
They are an awesome exfoliate in the bath and shower and make great scrubbies for household cleaning, washing fruits and vegetables and even pots and pans. They’re environmentally friendly (unlike plastic and rubber ones that don’t breakdown so they sit in landfills and washed up on beaches for an eternity, and cause serious harm to the animals who get tangled in them or ingest them), vegan and apparently pretty easy to grow and harvest yourself.
I haven’t tried it yet myself but I intend to and will document the progress and outcome for you all. I don’t have a yard of my own but a little spot on a terrace.so we’ll see how successful I am. In the meantime I’ll leave you with instructions so you can try it out yourself if you like.
Loofah grows best in an environment with a long frost-free season so if you live in a colder climate you might want to start the seeds indoors. Pre-soaking in warm water for 48 hours will speed germination.
The *seeds can take as little as 10 days and up to about 2 or 3 weeks to sprout and can be transplanted as soon as the soil has warmed; roughly around the second half of May.
Plant one to three plants in a hill, with hills at about 1/2 inch deep , spaced 3 feet to 6 feet(2m) apart.
Provide lots of sun and don’t let the soil get too dry. Keep the soil moist but not too wet, the plants can’t survive in waterlogged soil.
While the loofah plants are small they are vulnerable to weeds and pests so back plastic or dark mulch around the base of new plants can help protect them and help warm the soil. Once the vines begin to bolt and grow larger, they’re strong enough to fend for themselves.
Loofah grow on vines and can exceed 30 feet and tend to get quite heavy so strong trellis or fence to climb is a must.
When the green color of the fruit has started fading and the skin feels loose like it will come off easily. That’s when it’s ready. The loofah is easiest to peel when they are fully dry but tend to get darker the longer they hang and if subjected to a lot of rain are likely to develop rot or dark spots. If any part turns black it should be peeled before the whole fruit spoils.
The loofah sponges can be removed by twisting until the vine breaks. If the vine is still alive it may be desirable to neatly cut the sponges off in order to minimize damage to the vine.
If the loofah is fully ripe the skin will come off easily. If not, try knocking the loofah against a hard surface to loosen the skin and seeds.
If you want to save the seeds for planting next spring, make sure they are properly dried before storing so they don’t get moldy. Refrigerate or freeze in airtight containers for long term storage.
Wash loofah with soapy water in a bucket then spray to rinse. Squeeze and shake out excess water. If you find that your loofah fiber is very dark you can soak it in a bucket of water with a little bit of bleach to remove most stains but the drying them in the sun tends to bleach and lighten them naturally.
Rotate as needed, allowing the sponge to dry completely before storing
They can be kept for years as long as they stay dry and dust free.
Good luck and keep us posted on your progress and feel free to send in photos or tips if you have any!


In the past couple of weeks, the sun has started showing its face and things seem a little warmer. Being the fair-weather gardener that I am, this was my cue to get outside and start grubbing around in flowerbeds. By happy chance, this is also National Gardening Week, so I thought I’d write a blog update on my garden.
Some of you may remember that when I moved to this house (just over a year ago), I had grand plans for my garden, and all the wildlife I was going to entice into it (you can read about it here). Turns out growing a wildflower meadow is a lot harder than you think, especially when your garden is entirely composed of highly nutritious, water-retaining clay. With lumps of builder’s rubble in it. Wildflowers like chalky, light, sandy, well-drained soil, and thrive in soil with very few nutrients. When the soil is rich in nutrients, other more vigorous plants tend to dominate. If you want a working example of this, you can come and look at a sad, square, almost bare patch of mud in the middle of my lawn. It was my test-site before I dug up the whole lawn, and it has failed abysmally. None of the wildflowers I sowed have grown, and the weeds are just starting to poke through instead. I have not included a photo because it is just too depressing.
So I had to put my wildflower meadow on the backburner, and instead turn to my flowerbeds. For reasons best known to themselves, the previous owners had put down weed-resistant membrane and covered this liberally with bark chips, and then planted nothing. I waited a year just in case secret and wonderful plants were lurking, biding their time, planning to emerge in Spring or Summer and surprise me. They were not. So this year, I began to plant the flowerbeds.
The big question was what to plant. My first requirement was that everything I planted had to be pretty. I am tired of staring at plain brown flowerbeds, I want colour, and shape, and nice things to look at. The second requirement was that the plants had to benefit wildlife in some way. Some plants, like the hellebores I planted under the oak, provide winter nectar for bees. They are still flowering now, and the bees seem to like them just as much in the Spring. The buddleia bush will draw in masses of butterflies once it flowers, the berberis is great for pollinators, and the cotoneaster gives a double-whammy of wildlife goodness – flowers for bees and butterflies in Summer, and berries for the birds in Autumn. I am even happy to sacrifice the leaves of my Kilmarnock willow to the caterpillars – they seem to be enjoying it and the willow always grows back.
I have also succumbed to the lure of the ‘Sale’ table at B&Q and Homebase. Yes, neither of these shops is renowned for its gardening expertise, but plants are expensive, and I’m not confident enough of keeping things alive to spend a week’s food budget on a plant. I covet the tulips my mother-in-law grows, but I fully acknowledge that I am not dedicated enough to spend £10 on one tulip bulb (even if it will produce the most gorgeous blackish-purple bloom, or petals with pink and white candy stripes), and then nurture it and coax it into flower. I would forget about it, leave it in a shed, and wake up swearing at 3 in the morning as I remember it. A sad end for a tulip bulb. So instead, I buy the plants that are a bit scruffy, or a bit down on their luck, for 99p, and plant them and see what they do. There is of course some rapid searching on my phone to see whether the plant has wildlife benefits, but more and more often, the shop or producer will have labelled the plant as ‘great for pollinators’ or ‘bee-friendly’, which is very helpful.
Some of these bargain plants have not done very well, but the majority seem to have thrived on my policy of neglect, and I hope that as Spring and Summer march on, and the flowers come out, my garden will be full of pollinators – bees, moths and butterflies – and if it is, you can be sure I will be photographing and writing about them.


Haryana State Horticulture Development Agency (HSHDA), Panchkula, Haryana Recruitment 2016 Field Supervisor Posts Vacancies www.hortharyana.gov.in Recruitment Notification Apply Online Application Form.
Jobs in HSHDA 2016
- Horticulture Department deals with the production and maintenance of fruits, vegetables, and flowers, spices mushroom, medicinal and aromatic plants. The cultivation of horticulture crops is highly specialized, technical and remunerative venture as compared to traditional crops being grown by the farmers.
HSHDA 2016 Recruitment
- Many of job aspirants are waiting for HSHDA Recruitment Notification 2016, finally your dreams come true, on this week of August 2016 HSHDA published Advertisement for the Recruitment of Field Supervisor Posts Please Check below how to apply for this job at HSHDA.
HSHDA Recruitment News August 2016–
- 1. Field Supervisor Posts – Number Of Vacancies = 65
- State wise Vacancies are available in the following location- Haryana and others.
Qualification for Field Supervisor
- For Field Supervisor Posts – Passed class 12th/ HSC & diploma in Horticulture or equivalent. Salary offered- Rs.9800/month.
HSHDA Recruitment Online Application Form
Important Dates for HSHDA Field Supervisor Posts Job Recruitment 2016 Online application as below-
- Advt. Date- 01st August 2014
- Date of Walk in Interview- 11th August 2014
How to Apply / Process to Apply
- HSHDA Field Supervisor Posts Recruitment Interview – HSHDA will conduct an interview for the selection of candidates for Field Supervisor Posts. The Interview date will be 11th August 2014.
HSHDA Career 2014 Advertisement
- Download Full Advt. for HSHDA Recruitment 2014
Help line / Contact Details HSHDA Apply Online Application Form 2014
- Haryana State Horticulture Development Agency,
- Directorate of Horticulture,
- Udhyan Bhawan, Sector-21, Panchkula
- Recruitment News | Job Alert (date wise)


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At Wandlebury Country Park the resident herd of Highland cattle are not only a great favourite with our visitors but they importantly play a valuable role in the maintenance and ecology of the park. Highland cattle were selected as they are a hardy British breed which copes well with year-round extensive grazing on unimproved grassland. With modern intensive farming practices favouring imported or commercial breeds of cattle here at CambridgePPF we feel maintaining a herd of native Highland cattle also helps preserve an important part of our cultural heritage.
The grazing of livestock has helped create the landscape we live in and many habitats such as grassland, heathland and wood pasture rely on grazing to survive. In fact, a large number of invertebrate species are dependent on grazing animals and the dung they produce. Studies have shown that over 250 insect species are associated with cattle dung which in turn provides a source of food for bats and birds who feed on the insects.
Maintaining the correct levels of grazing is key to achieving the maximum potential for biodiversity in the Wandlebury meadows. To get the right level, you may see the cattle moved around between fields depending on the time of year to prevent overgrazing, poaching and the build-up of excess nutrients. To help remove the excess nutrients deposited via the cattle’s waste, fields are left to grow ungrazed as part of a rotation until the summer when a hay cut is taken removing any excess nitrogen. This has the added benefit of allowing the grass and flower species to set seed maintaining a diverse sward whilst benefitting the bee and butterfly species that depend on the nectar they produce.
The cattle are free to roam the pastures they are in with minimal human intervention which allows them to exhibit their natural behaviour with sometimes comical results (scratchy time pic).
During last autumn, the warden team have worked hard to replace fencing and gates around the fields in order to keep the cattle secure and enable us to graze them in all the fields. They also improved the supply of water to troughs in Picnic Field too, making life easier for the cattle and reducing the Warden’s own workload.
In addition to seasonal tasks, the wardens here at Wandlebury Country Park maintain daily checks on the cattle to ensure the animals’ health and welfare by maintaining access to water, mineral licks and hay when the weather becomes cold.
A farm vet also undertakes annual checks on the herd but medication such as worming treatments are kept to a minimum as they can impact on the invertebrate species that depend on the cattle’s dung.
The current herd members are: – Ella, Flo, Hamish, Jaffa, Lily, Sammy and Pepper.


Rythu Bandhu Status | Ts Rythu Bandhu Beneficiary List 2023, Payment Status Check Online| rythu bandhu status, rythu bandhu 2023
Rythu Bandhu Status scheme has been initiated by the Telangana government, under which the farmers of the state will be provided various benefits. The objective of this scheme is to improve the economic condition of the farmers of the state. In this article, the complete information related to the below scheme has been provided in detail. In this article, detailed information about applying for the scheme, for checking application status, for checking the status of payment, etc. is given.
State farmers can easily apply for Rythu Bandhu scheme. For this, we have talked in more detail in the post. In this scheme, every farmer will get Rs 4,000 per acre for each season (kharif and rabi), as each farmer needs to meet the initial investment needs of a farmer to buy seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, labor and for other investments. have to keep. This will help the farmers to face the challenges faced in farming.
Rythu Bandhu Status 2023
Rythu Bandhu scheme has been started by the Telangana government, under which the farmers of the state will be provided economic benefits. Under this scheme, farmers of the state will be provided Rs 4000 per acre for each season (kharif and rabi). These funds will be sent to the bank account of the direct beneficiary farmers. This will help the farmers to face the challenges faced in farming. Under this, the number of beneficiary farmers of the state has increased to 51 lakhs at present. The state government will deposit the yield loan waiver directly into the financial balance.
The Telangana government allocated Rs 7000 crore for the Rythu Bandhu scheme for the Kharif crop and Rs 1200 crore for the forgiveness of the crop advance. Mr. Harish Rao said that before the start of the agricultural season, assistance will be provided at the rate of Rs. 5000 per acre in the account of about 51 lakh eligible farmers. This amount will help the farmers of the state to cultivate better.
So far, 54,20,102 beneficiaries have registered themselves under Apply for Rythu Bandhu RBS. Let us tell you that both the state government and the central government are running this scheme jointly. Or you can also call it the modified version of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. Farmers who have not yet applied for this scheme should apply for this scheme as soon as possible. The farmers who have to apply for this will be able to apply easily by visiting the official website of Rythu Bandhu. In the post, the complete information about applying for the step has been told.
Budget for Rythu Bandhu Scheme
A budget of Rs 12,000 crore was provided for payment of RBS entitlement for the financial year 2018-19. This was on the basis of RBS eligibility on the basis of ownership of agricultural land of Rs 4,000 per acre. Subsequently, with effect from 2019-20, the state government increased the RBS eligibility to Rs 5,000 per acre. On this basis, it is estimated that the RBS eligibility budget should be increased to Rs 15,000 crore for the year 2019-20 (beginning of Kharif 2019). We find that the expenditure statement of the state government budget does not refer separately to the Rayathu Bandhu (or equivalent head) for the provision of funds for RBS eligibility.
However, an analysis of the budget speech suggests that the 2019-20 budget provides an amount of Rs 12,000 for the purpose of RBS. Further, analysis of the budget documents indicated that the state has made a provision of Rs 9,056 crore for the purpose of RBS. Despite an increase in the amount of eligibility, the decrease in budget allocation is unclear. Similarly, the expenditure involved in the administration of RBS cannot be understood from the budget documents of the state government. However, we were informed that the original budget allocation of Rs 12,000 crore included the cost of administering the RBS.
Rythu Bandhu Scheme Status Check 2023
|Scheme||Rythu Bandhu Scheme|
|Launched By||CM of Telangana|
|Beneficiaries||Farmers of the State|
|Amount||5000/- Each Season|
Rythu Bandhu Objective
As you all would know that it takes a lot of hard work to do agriculture and also have to spend a lot of money for a good yield. There are many small farmers in the state who do farming by taking loans in order to make a living. Keeping this in mind, the Telangana government has launched the Rythu Bandhu scheme, which aims to provide economic benefits to the state farmers in different seasons for agriculture. With this, farmers will not even need to take loans and they will be able to do farming better.
To ensure that farmers do not re-enter the debt trap / private money lenders and take care of the initial investment needs of every farmer for purchasing seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, labor, and other investments. Accordingly, an amount of Rs.4000 / – per acre was disbursed by the Agriculture Department to farmers via cheque during Kharif-2018.
Rythu Bandhu Scheme was started in the year 2018 itself at the beginning of the Kharif season. At that time the total number of beneficiaries at the beginning of the scheme was 12896, then the state government had kept a budget of Rs 128 crore. This amount was distributed as a cheque to all the beneficiaries. Due to the death case, the amount of 8766 could not be disbursed. This gave the farmers strength for better farming.
Under the Rabi Season 2018-19 Rythu Bandhu scheme, the total number of beneficiaries had increased to 134335 by the Rabi season 2018-19. For this, the state government decided to give Rs 4000 per acre to the beneficiary farmers. This amount was sent directly to the bank account of the beneficiary farmers. For this, a total of Rs 127 crore was sent to the bank account of 122082 beneficiary farmers. The remaining balance was 12253 rupees because the data of many farmers were pending.
Further, in the Kharif season also, the State Government provided economic benefits to the farmers under the scheme. So far, the total number of beneficiary farmers for this scheme had increased to 143426. Money was sent to the bank accounts of all those beneficiary farmers, ranging from Rs 4000 to Rs 5000 per acre. These money were sent to the bank accounts of direct farmers through online process, so that they did not have to worry about cheque. For this, a total amount of Rs 138 crore was sent to the bank account of 114471 beneficiaries. Many farmers were not provided benefits due to being in data pending.
As for the past several years, the benefit of this scheme is being given to the farmers of the state, similarly this year also the farmers will be provided incentives amounting to Rs. 4000 per acre. These money will be provided for seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, labor and other investment. Apart from this, through the implementation of this scheme, many other incentives will also be provided to the farmers of this state. Pesticides will also be provided to the farmers. Till now, the farmers who have applied for this scheme will soon be transferred directly to their account by the government.
Benefits Under Rythu Bandhu Scheme
- Under this scheme, the farmers of the state will be provided economic benefits at the rate of Rs. 5000 / – per acre.
- This benefit will be provided to the farmers in each season (Rabi and Kharif).
- Subsidies will be provided to farmers for seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, labor and other investments.
- The scheme covers 1.42 crore acres in the 31 districts of the state, and every farmer owning land is eligible.
- More than 60 lakh farmers of the state are covered under the scheme for the current financial year.
- This will provide financial assistance to the farmers, so that they will not have to take a loan.
- This is a good initiative by the Telangana government to empower farmers to become self-reliant.
- Farmers will be able to apply for the Rythu Bandhu scheme by online or offline process.
The government has set some eligibility and criteria for the beneficiary farmers for this scheme. If you want to get the benefit of this scheme, then you must read the information given below carefully.
- The benefits of Rythu Bandhu Scheme will be provided only to the permanent farmers of Telangana.
- It is mandatory for the farmers to have their own agricultural land.
- The benefit of this scheme will be given only to small and marginal farmers.
- If the farmers claim the benefits of the scheme and they do not have land for agriculture, then they will not be given benefits.
- Farmers who are not following the cropping pattern decided by the government, will not be given the benefit of this scheme.
- This scheme does not apply to commercial farmers.
Those interested farmers want to apply for this scheme, they have to keep the documents mentioned below ready for this.
- Applicant’s Aadhar Card
- Identification Certificate
- Land Ownership Documents
- PAN Card
- Bank Account Passbook
- Residence Certificate
- Bipel Certificate
List of Participating Banks under the Scheme
|Bank Name||Mandal Count|
|State Bank of India||3398430|
|Indian Overseas Bank||601562|
|AP Grameena Vikas Bank||1323887|
|Telangana Grameena Bank||945170|
Limitations Of the Scheme
There are also some limitations under this scheme, which you are very important to know about. Let’s get detailed information about these limitations below.
- The Rythu Bandhu scheme does not exclude rich farmers and wealthy landlords.
- Tenant farmers cannot be included in the scheme as they cannot submit any proof of cultivation of land, which is done mostly based on informal and oral lease arrangements.
- The scheme leaves out tenant cultivators an estimated 40% of Telangana’s farming population and mostly coming from the poorest and most disadvantaged backgrounds.
- The scheme does, however, have a provision under which cheques can be returned to the local authorities.
Rythy Bandhu Status Online Check
If you have applied for this scheme and you want to check whether money has been sent to your account or not, then follow the steps given below. Below, we are giving you detailed information about checking the payment status.
- For this, first you have to go to the official website of the Directorate of Treasuries and Accounts.
- After that, the homepage will appear in front of you. Here you have to click on ‘IFMIS Portal‘ option.
- After that, you will come to a new page. Here you have to click on ‘Click here‘ link in front of ‘Rythu Bandhu Status Link‘.
- On the next page, you have to first select the year then enter the PPB Number below.
- After that, you have to enter the captcha and click on the ‘SUBMIT‘ button below.
- Now the payment status will appear on your screen. Here, you will be able to check the payment date, farmer name, Aadhaar number, bank account number, amount, etc. information.
Claim Form for Rythu Bandhu Group Life Insurance Scheme
If you want to claim under Rythu Bandhu Life Insurance, then we are providing you the below step-wise information.
- First, you have to go to the official website of Rythu Bandhu. After that, the homepage will appear in front of you.
- Here you have to click on the ‘Claim Form Download‘ option under the notification section.
- Now the form will be downloaded into your system. You will need to print out this form.
Rythu Bandhu Beneficiary List 2023 Check
If you have applied for Rythu Bandhu scheme and you want to check your name in the beneficiary list, then you can easily see the district-wise beneficiary list by following the easy steps given below.
- For this, first, you have to go to the official website of Rythu Bandhu.
- Now you have to scroll down and then click on the ‘Check Distribution Venue Schedule‘ option.
- After that, a new page will appear in front of you. Here you have to select your district and division.
- After that, the list of all the beneficiary farmers will come down. Here you can easily find your name.
- In the form, you will have to fill LIC ID No, Name, Address, Date of Birth, Aadhar Number, Date of Death, Pattadar Passbook No, Nominee Details, etc.
- After that, the nominee has to be signed by writing the date and place below in the form.
- After that, you will have to submit the form to the office along with the related documents.
Bank Details Correction Form
- For this, first, you have to go to the official website of Rythu Bandhu Scheme.
- Now the homepage will come in front of you. Here you have to click on the ‘Bank Details Correction Form‘ option in the notification section on the right side.
- Now the form will be downloaded as a PDF file on your computer. You will need to print out the form.
- After that, related information has to be filled in the form. And the form will have to be submitted to the office.
- For this, first, go to the official website of Rythu Bandhu. For this, you can go by clicking on this link.
- After that, the homepage will appear in front of you. Here you will find ‘Click here for Dept. Login‘ link and you have to click on that link.
- Now the login form will appear in front of you. Here you have to fill in the username, password, and captcha.
- After that, you have to click on the ‘Login‘ button below.
- In this way, you will be able to log in to the portal.
Rythu Bandhu Mobile App
Most farmers in the state have more number of mobiles than computers, keeping in mind the state government has launched the official app of Rythu Bandhu portal. With the help of this app, people will be able to easily avail the services related to Rythu Bandhu scheme. The size of this app is about 10MB. Many of you must be looking for it in the Playstore, then let me tell you that it is only available on its official website. Below we are providing you complete step-wise information so that you will be able to download the app easily.
- For this, first, you have to go to the official website of Rythu Bandhu. After that, the homepage will appear in front of you.
- On the homepage, you have to click on the ‘DOWNLOAD MOBILE APP‘ option in the top menu.
- Now the app download will start on your mobile.
- Once the app is downloaded, you will have to install it.
- Now you will be able to use all the services of the portal easily on mobile.
Rythu Bandhu Helpline Number
We have tried to provide you complete information related to the Rythu Bandhu scheme in this article. If you still have any doubt related to the scheme, then you can find it easily by contacting its helpline number. In the below, we are telling you its contact details.
Agriculture Commissioner & Director Address
Ground Floor, D-block
Near Nizam College Basheer Bagh
040 2338 3520


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|Statement||F.G.W. Jones, Margaret G. Jones.|
|Contributions||Jones, Margaret G.|
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|Pagination||viii, 406 p.,  leaves of plates :|
|Number of Pages||406|
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Modelling Impacts of a Municipal Spatial Plan of Land-Use Changes on Surface Water Quality—Example from Goriška Brda in SloveniaGlavan, Matjaž; Bele, Sara; Curk, Miha; Pintar, Marina
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Intensive agriculture causes nutrient leaching and accelerates erosion processes, which threatens the good quality status of surface waters, as proposed by the European Union (EU) Water Framework Directive. The purpose of this study was to define the impact of two alternative agricultural land-use change scenarios defined in a Municipal Spatial Plan on surface water quality by using the Agricultural Policy/Environmental eXtender (APEX) model. As experimental area, we chose a small Kožbanjšček stream catchment (1464 ha) situated in the Goriška Brda region in Slovenia. The area, due to favorable conditions for vineyards, is facing increasing deforestation. The change of 66.3 ha of forests to vineyards would increase the sediment, nitrate, and phosphorus loads in the stream by 24.8%, 17.1%, and 10.7%, respectively. With the implementation of vegetative buffer strips as a mitigation measure of the current situation, we could reduce the sediment, nitrate, and phosphorus loads by 17.9%, 11.1%, and 3.1%, respectively, while a combination of the two land-use change scenarios would result in a slight increase of the above-mentioned loads, corresponding to 0.61%, 2.1%, and 6.6%, respectively, compared to the baseline situation. The results confirm that, as we can increase pollution levels with deforestation, we can also reduce water pollution by choosing proper types of land management measures.
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The acronym GLIMPSE has been used to describe the barriers farmers face in increasing productivity. The framework was verified using Delphi interviews with 75 global experts and reviewing 1.3 million websites dedicated to the issues involved with feeding 9 billion people. However, even globally validated tools have to be considered within a local context, so applying GLIMPSE to a country represents nearly 20% of the global population, in which 60% of the population works in agriculture or food is a good test of ‘think global, act local’.
Home to more than a billion people, celebrating its 75th anniversary as an independent nation, India is blessed with an extraordinary range of climates and micro-climates, with the result that almost any type of agricultural produce can be grown. Structural problems in the agricultural sector have held back growth and development including land reform, water availability and market access.
Developing the land for farming requires investment, which in turn requires having enough land to justify the investment, which in turn implies ownership. With an average farm size of just 1.1 ha, only a minority of farmers having clear title to their land, uneven land distribution and a challenging land tenure system which frequently fragments holding, investment in land improvement is not a realistic option for most farmers. As a result, most rely on traditional farming practices: no crop rotation, poor farming techniques, inadequate use of inputs such as fertilizers, inefficient irrigation, etc. All result in lower yields and product quality.
Contributing to lower yields are water issues. Unprecedented droughts and poor rains mean farmers have to dig deeper and deeper wells to find water. Further, more than half of India’s arable land is dependent on precipitation, so the amount of rainfall during the monsoon season has a dramatic effect on economic activity in the agriculture sector (and linked industries). In turn, farmer incomes and the overall economy are affected at a level that is different than in other major economies.
Finally, the agricultural sector in India faces several market challenges. Farm prices are unstable and fluctuate for both produce and inputs. Also, agricultural input markets are disorganized, as are those for outputs, and access is a real challenge
One of the results of these challenges is high suicide rates for farmers in India. Poor conditions for agricultural laborers, credit challenges due to farm indebtedness, low income and low margins, and increasing expectations driven by social media and television are all cited as causes. Although there is some dispute about the relative weight of these factors (in particular, regarding debt), there is no doubt that the farming community is under stress.
So how can the GLIMPSE framework clarify these challenges, and how are India’s digital innovativeness and startups stepping up to help farmers overcome them?
G: Government and Policies
India’s governing party (BJP) has a stated goal of doubling farm income by 2022, and is using subsidies, investment and incentives aimed at the rural economy to help achieve that goal.
Addressing the land issues noted above (ownership; subdivision and fragmentation of farmland; how land is passed from one generation to the next; selling land to pay debt; consolidation of uneconomic holdings) is a critical challenge. In addition to subsidies and investment, Government sponsored policies on land reform are an important piece in moving India towards a modern agriculture system.
An example of innovation that could help increase farm income, Farmizen offers people in Bengaluru the option to rent out a small plot of land for roughly €33 a month to grow their own food, which they can harvest themselves or have it done for them and delivered to their doorsteps.
Of course, there can be unintended consequences of government policies. The recent ban on cow slaughter in certain states combined with cattle rustling issues (estimated at $1bn/ year) have made the cattle industry challenging. One innovative effort to address cattle rustling is SaveCow has launched a GPS chip & Mobile App that connects cattle with government, farmers and the police. The microchip raises an alarm & alerts the police when the cow is moved outside from its normal area.
Government actions in India can have unintended effects on smallholder farmers. One example is the ‘demonetization’ (removal of the 500 and 1000 rupee notes) which impacted them disproportionately but also forgiving loans and improve transparency in pricing.
Losses come in several forms in the supply chain, particularly through perishability, but also through inappropriate transportation and storage. Innovative storage solutions can reduce losses in transport, as in the example of the solar powered portable cold storage by Ecozen. Ecofrost can store perishable commodities on farms such as fruits, leafy vegetables. It does not rely on the electrical grid (which can be unreliable), and has a power backup of over 30 hours. Another example is Tessol’s patented “PlugnChill” thermal energy storage process, which offers low cost cold storage that does not rely on fossil fuels. It is already being used in poultry, horticulture, dairy and frozen foods by fruit and vegetable vendors, food processing and seafood companies, with reported operational cost savings of up to 60%.
The lack of storage options has secondary, but still significant losses for the farmer as well: asymmetric knowledge and power relative to buyers. Buyers know that farmers have gluts of perishable produce coming into the marketplace, and that, without adequate cold storage, the farmer has little choice but to sell while the produce still has value in the marketplace. Effective storage technologies allow more time to look for alternative buyers, or to hold stock back, and release it when prices improve.
Another source of loss is not knowing how to anticipate or prevent loss from weather or disease. mKrishi provides farmers with access to partner experts from various agricultural universities and companies, and experts access to information about the farms. Mobile phones with built in camera and specialized software are provided to the farmers to send photos of their crops and queries to experts which is accessed via web application. Sensor networks and a weather station in the village provide relevant data that is factored in by the expert before giving a solution which is received by the farmer as a text or voice message. mKrishi also sends out automatic alerts to the farmers of crop disease if the risk exceeds a certain threshold.
Infrastructure and related logistics are also critical to farm profitability. For example, the Ninjacart platform connects farmers directly to businesses, and can get produce from farm to stores in less than 12 hours. Farmers drop off their harvest at the local collection centers and are paid within 24 hours. The produce moves to distribution centers and is packed to meet customer orders. The system enables better prices for the farmers, and reduces costs by removing unnecessary trips to the market to try and sell the produce. Across India there are many similar platforms, some general and others focused on sectors For example. FarmLink is a Mumbai-based agritech startup that specializes in end-to-end supply chain for fruits and vegetables. They are in the process of creating a B2B analytical tool to allow customers to track the location of produce from farm to shelf, with a secure payment mechanism for the farmers. Another firm, Gramco Infratech, focusses on the grain supply chain, offering a range of services in rural areas. Their services cover the full value chain from inputs and contract farming to finance and procurement.
A challenge for many rural Indian farmers is reliable access to electricity. Patpert Teknow Systems uses the process of gasification to convert agricultural waste to syngas (synthesis gas). which in turn can be converted into electricity. This technique also cuts the cost of waste disposal and management of waste landfills.
Power, and its unreliability in India remains a huge opportunity. Supernova is an example of a solar powered aerator for shrimp farms but other innovations focus on providing continued power supply to farms, processing plants, cold storage and supermarkets since all parts of the food supply chain suffer from variable and intermittent power.
M: Market access
Improving market access, largely through communication platforms, is one of the most active areas of agritech innovation in India. These initiatives are found throughout the value chain, connecting input suppliers with farmers and farmers with logistics, markets and consumers.
Many of the platforms aim to facilitate information sharing among farmers attract large numbers of users through Facebook and WhatsApp. The largest organization is Olam, whose Facebook-based AgriCentral offers farm and market information to nearly half a million farmers.
Another examples include:
Agrostar, which provides agronomy consultation and takes orders for farm inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, farm implements, etc. via phone;
FarmGuru, which works to form communities for the farm inputs required for a particular crop, enabling small farmers to avail of volume discounts;
Gramophone, an Indore-based startup, which provides assistance to farmers on farming related problems via toll-free helpline number;
Ugaoo.com, which focuses on gardening and landscaping, and works closely with farmers to provide high quality organic seeds;
SourceTrace, which helps small farmers get paid quickly and connect directly to buyers.
AgriApp (Jayalaxmi Agrotech), is an app to help farmers find useful agriculture, horticulture and animal husbandry apps in Google Play through a one-click link. Available in English and regional languages the start-up aims to empower farmers with information and help the decision support system in crop management.
SmartMoo (Stellapps) collects information on the production, procurement, and cold chain of 2 billion liters of milk a year in India.
Innovators within the supply chain (infrastructure, logistics, processors and retail outlets) include:
NaPanta, whose mobile app allows farmers to book agri-equipment rental and sales from their own farm, and help farmers sell farm produce directly to customers. The app also allows farmers to access real-time information on market prices and three-year price trends.
RainbowAgri Market, (Coimbatore) connects buyers of producer and sellers of inputs with farmers within 2 minutes. Farmers list farm produce, set a price, add text description about the product, view potential buyers list and be notified when someone is interested in the product.
Lawrencedale Agro Processing (LEAF) procures produce from farmers, sorts, grades, packages and supplies to retail stores.
Crofarm provides retail stores with direct access to fruit and vegetable farmers.
MeraKisan connects agricultural buyers with local organic farmers.
Internet kiosks are popping up in rural communities all over India to enable farmers to check grains, sugar cane and rice pricing and better market their products.
Illiteracy and old-fashioned work practices are significant challenges for Indian agriculture, and are ripe for digital disruption. Literacy rates in rural areas of India are notably lower than in urban areas: 67.7% vs 84.1% with a strong gender element as well: men in rural areas are more literate (77% vs 58.9%) whereas the urban gender divide is smaller (88% vs 79%). Low literacy rates makes the use of use of digital platforms difficult, and creates challenges in educating farmers in new practices.
ITC’s e-choupal was the pioneer in addressing farmer access to market prices for wholesale products, allowing them to better negotiate prices (addressing market challenges, above), but has moved into addressing work practices and skills. Local volunteers run centers that provide weather forecasts and education about new farm practices, risk management, and better-quality farm inputs- all in local languages. Farmers share best practices and can consult with an agronomist by e-mail to seek crop assistance. Currently, e-choupal serves over 4 million farmers.
Technology that can make traditional work practices easier can be found in both plant and animal sectors. Using traditional methods, pomegranates and vineyards require up to 12 hour per day of manual dipping (up to 12 hours/day), but a Nashik-based startup, MITRA has automated the process by developing sprayers for plant growth stimulators, reducing the time to about an hour.
About 70% of India’s 100 million farmers still use animals as their main source of draft power (plowing). Bullocks are inexpensive and work well in small field. On the other hand, they are also, incompatible with modern tools and high maintenance. A joint venture between a leading tractor manufacturer and Tata Center for Technology and Design is developing Bullkey, a tractor architecture that mechanizes cattle power.
Making equipment available to farmers with limited capital resources, EM3 Agri Servicesoffer pay-per-use farm machinery and services for each step of the cultivation process, from land preparation to post-harvest field management. Farmers can access the equipment and ancillary services through a mobile app and local “Samadhan Kendra” or fulfillment centres. Trringo, developed by Mahindra, also provides rental tractors and other farm machinery.
There is a surplus of supply of labor so the adoption of automation such as robots has been slower than in other parts of the world, especially the BRIC countries, because of access to cheap labor.
Agriculture in India can use science-based innovation to leapfrog generations of agricultural evolution, leveraging technologies such as wireless sensors, the IoT, predictive analytics, machine learning, machine vision, image processing and multi-spectral analysis for planning and operations in open field farming, livestock and aquaculture.
An example from the government sphere is the support for the use of agricultural drones. Aarav Unmanned System, a startup incubated at IIT Kanpur, uses drones to optimize irrigation, fertilization and pesticide distribution. Drones can provide farmers with accurate information about the condition of the soil, crops, excessive dampness or erosion, pest related problems etc.
Intello uses a combination of computer vision, deep learning, AI and IoT to rapidly grade agricultural commodities. Through the Intello app, photos are taken of product samples, and the image analyzed to estimate quality parameters.
Cropin (Bengaluru) provides a full suite of farm management, monitoring and analytics solutions. The company has invested $5 million developing a new AI product called SmartRisk. Essentially a digital platform for microfinance, banking and non-banking institutions to identify and minimise the risk in lending and insurance business SmartRisk currently assists over five million farmers with farm management, crop cycle monitoring, harvest and produce traceability from farm to fork.
Eruvaka Technologies works specifically for aquaculture farmers to remotely monitor farm conditions such as water quantity, levels of dissolved oxygen and pH levels remotely on smartphones to allow healthy maintenance of growing fish. The farm is monitored by floating buoy sensor which alerts farmers of changes by text or phone call.
An example that addresses the water issues noted above is the “Greenhouse-in-a-box”, designed by Kheyti. A modular greenhouse, it is affordable and provides farmers with a steady income source year round and grows 7 times more food with 90% less water.
According to a UN report, climate change will have a significant impact on agriculture in India and West Africa. India is already focused on achieving the UN’s sustainability development goals, but farming yields are still forecast to drop by 2.6% by 2050. Other environmental factors affecting Indian agriculture are soil erosion and the water issue of dependency on rain. Other initiatives addressing the water issue include:
Micro-irrigation systems that make stored water available in a cheaper and more effective manner. Jain Irrigation is the leader in drip and micro-irrigation through their technology and financing solutions.
Khethworks, which focuses on the 30 million farmers in Eastern India whose small plots can be farmed year-round with appropriate irrigation by building reliable, solar-powered irrigation systems that enable their customers to farm through all three seasons.
Avanijal Agri Automation developed an automated irrigation system using IoT and wireless technology to control irrigation motors and valves in the field according to the electricity schedule, volume of water available and soil moisture. The system offsets the intermittent and irregular nature of the rural electricity system.
India’s water requirements and the influence it has on farm profitability has led to the daming many of the major rivers, and these investments have become a political bargaining chip within state and national governments.
The larger issue of weather is being addressed by IBM, which is making weather predictioninformation available to rural farmers, and Fasal provides forecasts focused at field level, not the usual kilometer-wide spatial scale. As Fasal uses IoT to collect data and an AI-based forecasting algorithm to allow farmers to benefit from real-time, actionable information.
Examples of efforts to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides include:
Anulekh Agrotech offers an alternative to chemical fertilizers made from biochar called Biosat to farmers in Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Sea6 Energy is a Bangalore based company has raised $2 million to grow and converts sea plants into biofuels and soil nutrients.
Barrix Agro Sciences is a Bangalore-based startup that helps farmers increase pre and post-harvest yield by developing cost-effective eco-friendly pest control.
SatSure uses satellite images, big data capabilities and the IoT to analyze what irrigation or fertilizers are needed, or when it is time to harvest, and delivers the information via an app.
Agriculture in India employs 40% of its workers, generates 15% of its GDP and has the largest area under cropping of any country in the world, ahead of the US and China. Land, Water and Market issues all hamper the development of a modern farming and food supply system. When looked at through the GLIMPSE lens, between government initiatives and support and a vibrant entrepreneurial culture, India can become a leader in agritech solutions to increase agricultural productivity and addressing the challenges facing the agricultural sector in India.


How to water Succulents?
Whether you’re planning to use them in your home, backyard additions, or as outdoor living decorations, this article will teach you all you need to know on how to water your Succulents correctly. It is not exactly rocket science, but those popular exotic plants do need some additional attention, so pay attention and follow along with giving you the best prices on how best to keep your Succulents healthy and live! First off, let’s start out by understanding what a succulent is, so you’ll have the ability to understand what you are watering it. A succulent, unlike a cucumber, zucchini, potato, melon, or some other of the other so-called ‘easy’ vegetables, is a vine that typically grows up to five feet tall and has fleshy leaves that end in a bitter taste when picked.
When it comes to caring for a succulent, one of the key things you should know are the different types of succulents, and the gaps between their needs concerning water, light, and moisture retention. Some of the more popular succulents like the Watermelon succulent, the Orchid succulent, the Strawberry succulent, and the Plum periwinkle are known to be easy to take care of and have low maintenance requirements. The Green snapdragon succulent, on the other hand, is very hardy, very drought tolerant, and requires high levels of moisture (water) for optimum growth. The Rounding off the list would be the African Violets, the Paper Mulberry succulent, and the Paper Sunflower. Now that you’re armed with this information, you will know how to water your succulents properly to maintain their health, and no damage to your wallet!
A number of these plants can survive in dark or low light conditions and need very little in the way of maintenance after they’ve been potted into a small container. However, if you are growing a succulent that requires constant light, or you are contemplating growing more than one of those succulents, be sure that you choose a bigger pot or container that allows for good air circulation around the plant as well as allowing for good water drainage. If you’re growing a plant that has a long stem, be sure that the pot that you select does not have a lengthy neck. These plants tend to grow extremely fast and have very large roots which will wrap themselves around the sides of the pot restricting water and light. Should you purchase one of these pots, make certain that you water them thoroughly dry before replanting them into a new pot.
The Best way to prepare for light is to keep them in a moderate shade zone that receives direct sunlight for 3-4 hrs a day as a general rule. Don’t scorch these little babies.


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In 2015, the United Nations created 17 Global Sustainable Development Goals to be achieved by 2030. Since then, the expectation to eradicate hunger has been inspiring governments, institutions, companies, and civil society to expand new endeavors and movements. Following in the footsteps of this movement, this research project aims to leverage the role of emerging technologies in paving the way to a more sustainable and egalitarian food system for a population that will likely reach 8.5 billion people by the UN target year.
In order to understand how we could accelerate the shift to a sustainable future, GIZ and Envisioning have partnered to develop the techDetector, a visualization tool for intuitive future insights and analytical study of emerging technologies. From nomadism to sedentism, and industrialization to automation, we have created stories that explore opportunities and challenges towards a desirable, egalitarian future of nutrition.
The interactive visualization allows navigation between technologies, each containing a summary, description, and source information regarding their current state of development. Each of these technology applications were analyzed assessed according to NASA's Technology Readiness Level (TRL), in which 1 is the lowest level of technology maturation, demonstrated by the technologies placed closest to the center of the techDetector, and 9 is the highest level of maturation, used for technologies that are already incorporated in society, and placed on the outermost ring of the radar. The technology applications were also evaluated according to the 17 parameters of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, and their potential impact on sustainability based on GIZ's sustainability metrics (social, economic, and ecological impact).
This research was conducted as part of a series of sustainability-focused research reports, in which GIZ and Envisioning dive deep into addressing solutions in achieving sustainability in manifold areas.
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20pcs Red Pearl Tomato Seeds Garden Vegetable Food
Plant type dwarfish upright body, plant height 20-30cm
One plant can grow about 30 fruits, early maturity, small and round fruits, bright red fruit good taste
|Days of Germination||Growth of Optimum Temperature||Sowing Season||Sunlight Requirement||Sow to Bloom|
|18-22℃||6-15 days||18-35℃||1-12 months||Sunniness||About 90 days|
1: For small particles seeds, without shell preservation seeds can be sown directly without germination.For example: succulents, strawberry, lavender, wildflowers, most of the vegetables.
2: Ready pots, soil and related tools. Covered with mud in the bottom of the pot, a thickness of about 15-30cm, then the seeds are sprinkled with the top, and then cover the seed 1-2cm above the soil, the last watering it.
3. Wait for seed germination, the most critical factor is the temperature and humidity, most seeds at temperatures higher than 18 degrees, about 7-10 days to germinate. After germination need plenty of sunlight and supplements fertilizers, plant growth habit under proper watering.
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As the leaves change into their brilliant fall colors, and you awaken to a distinct chill in the air, you realize that winter is just around the corner. It’s only natural to think it’s time to put the garden tools away for the year, settle back, relax, and wait for spring to arrive……
NOT SO FAST, MATE! In most areas of the United States and in much of Europe, you will still have many tasks to accomplish… even after the first frosts. I still have to collect the frame and cover of the greenhouse I never had time to put up. Hopefully your summer has not been so crazy But whether it’s flowers, shrubs , a couple of tomoto plants in a pot or an enormous vegetable garden winding down the garden is as much work as starting up in spring.
Right now spring may seem a long way off, and its not really on your mind. Still, in fall, after soil temperature drops below 60°F., you can plant the bulbs of spring flowering Tulips, Daffodils, Hyacinths, Siberian Squill, Dwarf Irises, Anemone, and Crocus .Add Bone meal or bulb fertilizer into the planting hole, as you prepare the soil. Since every area is different and the weather has been getting more erratic just make sure they are in soon enough to get settled in before hard frost. The effort now means that your garden when get an earlier start, just when you are most sick of winter and really looking for some cheering signs of spring.
While you are digging in, there are also bulbs to dig up. Gladiolas, Dahlias and other tender bulbs should be dug before the ground freezes, and stored in a cool, dark area. Dahlia and Begonia tubers should be stored in a box of slightly moist peat moss. Gladiola corms can be stored in a paper bag without additional packing.
It’s also the right time to remove spent summer annuals, and if you want, prepare the soil, and plant cool-weather annuals. Add a balanced slow-release fertilizer, organic matter and till the bed before planting. I am not big on annuals this years because I am always so time pressed and those ornamental cabbage are OK but I’d rather just have some indoor plants at this point.
Check over perennials for broken stems or other damage. If it stays warm later than usual as it has in many places, don’t forget to keep watering when there is no rain. This is the time fall mums show up in stores and when so much else is gone it’s the perfect time to add a few and keep the color going. Mulching fall planted perennials will keep the soil warmer longer, allowing root growth to continue, however, the plants do need time to harden off for winter. Spread a thin layer of mulch after fall planting, and then add a thicker layer once the ground has frozen. Since I have had and will have workem trudging in and out and deliveries dropped in the front yard I didn’t do much with gardening this year. Mulching is about all that’s left in most places. Luckily, even after having some dodgy branches cut back by Tony the yard man, I’ll still have tomes of leaves to use. Why should I spend a fortune on bagged mulch when Mother Nature is giving it to me free?
As the month nears it’s end, watch your thermometer on colder nights. A windless, cold, clear night usually means a killing frost…. You can keep your Chrysanthemums and Aster plants blooming for quite a while longer if you take the time to provide a little frost protection for them. A small, simple frame covered with cheesecloth or an old bed sheet placed over your plants on frosty nights, can add a month or more of garden blooms, just don’t forget to remove the cover as soon as the danger has passed. Geraniums, Begonias, Fuchsias, and other tender plants should be brought indoors or moved to a coldframe before the first frost.
If you want nicely blooming Christmas Cactus and Poinsettias , they need to be kept indoors in a spot where they get ten hours of bright light and fourteen hours of total darkness, each day. Room temperatures should be around 65F to 70F ( 18C to 21C) for the Poinsettias, but 55 to 60 f(13C to 16C) for the Christmas cactus. Be aware that the longer your house plants were allowed to remain outside in the fall, the more shock they will go through when they are finally moved indoors, unless you are like me and keep the house the temperature of a Scottish castle.
Dig and divide congested clumps of rhubarb. Cut back raspberry cand blackberry canes that have grown too long, to prevent damage caused by winter windsor heavy snow. I will have to do this with my blackberries, both for the reason mentioned but also because I have several reaching into the yard of my neighbor Merv. I also plan to mulch under the patch because it is really hard to weed under those thorny branches.
If you hdid have a vegetable garden, some root crops, such as carrots, onions, and parsnips can be left in the ground in cold climates and dug up as needed. Apply enough mulch to keep the ground from freezing, and the crop will be kept fresh until it is needed.


Pictured above: Site for Hells Gate Dam. Photo courtesy Qld Register
The Morrison-Joyce Government has locked in $5.4 billion to build the Hells Gate Dam in North Queensland that will create thousands of jobs while delivering water security for the region, particularly for the agriculture sector.
Through the 2022–23 Budget, the Government will guarantee funding to build the dam, subject to the completion of the final stage of the business case, expected in June this year.
Hells Gates is anticipated to open up as much as 60,000 hectares of irrigation across three agricultural zones in the Burdekin, supported through a 2,100-gigalitre dam and bolstered by three downstream irrigation weirs.
The project is expected to create more than 7,000 jobs and inject up to $1.3 billion of Gross Regional Product (GRP) into North Queensland’s economy during construction alone.
During operations, new and expanded agricultural opportunities are expected to support more than 3,000 regional jobs and generate up to $6 billion in GRP.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said delivering water infrastructure in North Queensland was vital to securing a strong economy while supporting farmers and industry.
“We need to build more dams in Australia. Building dams makes our economy stronger by supporting our agricultural industries to realise their true potential,” the Prime Minister said.
“Water is a precious resource and we need more dams to better use that resource.
“We’ve done the homework on Hells Gate Dam and it’s now time to get on and build it. We’ve put our money on the table, so let’s cut the green tape, get the approvals and get it done.
“This dam will help turn the Burdekin region into an agricultural powerhouse, helping our farmers to stock supermarkets and feed Australia while also securing North Queensland’s water supply and security.
“This investment will kick off a jobs boom across North Queensland for years to come, creating thousands of jobs while generating work for small businesses across the entire north, including in Townsville.”
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Barnaby Joyce said the Government’s investment would help North Queensland realise its full potential.
“North Queensland holds enormous agricultural opportunity and this funding for Hells Gate is part of our plan to unlock this major irrigation expansion,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.
“Irrigating the regional soils of the Burdekin will help the region realise its full potential as a producer of the food Australians and the world needs, driving us closer to taking agricultural production to over $100 billion a year by 2030. This will create more jobs and generate more wealth for our nation.
“The sooner water flows in the west, the sooner we can sell more products to the world and earn the money that will help make Australia as strong as possible as quickly as possible.
“We have put the money to build Hells Gate in the bank and we are ready to get on with the job.”
Federal Member for Herbert Phillip Thompson said the project would have a significant flow-on effect for Townsville.
“We’ve backed this project right from the start because it is something that will create jobs and drive the economy forward,” Mr Thompson said.
“The Townsville Port is well-placed to handle exports from the region, especially after our forward planning and investment into the channel widening project.”
Special Envoy for Northern Australia and Senator for Queensland Susan McDonald said the Morrison-Joyce Government is serious about big-ticket projects in Northern Australia, not only to store water but to drive industry, agriculture, renewable energy and provide jobs to grow regional populations.
“The focus on our north has never been greater, and this focus has been backed by real action and a renewed vigour in how we provide the funding and regulatory framework needed to drive mining, grow business confidence, boost primary production and increase Indigenous involvement,” Senator McDonald said.
“We’re building roads, streamlining environmental approvals processes, and encouraging our mineral sector, making it easier for business to recruit workers and ensuring communities can thrive.
“The Northern Australia agenda is a significant undertaking that we are committed to seeing through.”
Today’s announcement builds on the suite of dams and water infrastructure projects the Coalition is already investing in and delivering across Queensland, including:
$600 million towards the restoration of Paradise Dam;
$505.65 towards the delivery and construction of Urannah Dam;
$183.6 million towards the Rookwood Weir;
$180 million towards the Hughenden Irrigation Scheme; and
$30 million towards the Big Rocks Weir.