That plant will multiply rapidly. The farmer can now plant his seeds, without tilling the soil, and spray for weeds when he needs to without hurting the seeds already in the soil.
Genetic engineering is the process of artificially modifying gene blueprints by transferring DNA genes specific to one organism into another. Any of these could invalidate the study.
Krimsky The advocates of the genetic modification of food argue that if the genes of a prohibited specie is transferred into a plant then it does not matter a lot as eating the genes of the animal is not similar to eating the animal or specie itself.
This "gene transfer" is what appears to have happened at the field scale trial site. Unlike the results of the original trials, which were the subject of large-scale press briefings from scientists, the discovery of hybrid plants that could cause a serious problem to farmers has not been announced.
It outlined possible unintended consequences that could happen with a GMO—none of which have ever been documented or identified since then, to the best of my knowledge. Krimsky Religious and Dietary Ethical Concerns The society in which we live has a number of religious and cultural concerns in relation to food.
This was because biotechnology was not properly developed 7. Some expected human side effects are developing allergies, high toxicity levels, resistance to anti-biotics, immune suppression, and cancer. The root of this problem lies with the big companies who want money and don't care about the method, and scientists who have not recognized that genetically engineered foods cause much much more trouble than they are worth.
In conclusion, as stated in the thesis for this paper, many questions remain unanswered regarding the safety of genetically modified foods. Hence, a variety of "super weeds" might emerge. Now this new research, a follow-up on the original trials, shows that a second undesirable potential result is a race of superweeds.
On a biological level, consumption of genetically modified foods means the potential for "pleiotropic and insertional effects," Dona explains on page There is no evaluation of long-term side effects.
Living organisms are extremely complex and this makes it impossible for scientists to predict all the effects of the modified gene. Monsanto was fined, but that was all. Short of creating sterile male plants, it's simply impossible to stop crops releasing pollen to fertilise related neighbours.
Farmers in developing countries who adopt crops like this could help whole populations avoid serious nutritional deficiencies. The chemical companies reply that pollen from plants that have been genetically engineered are not likely to spread more than 30 feet from the parent plant.
Furthermore, the crops need to use buffer zones since they must be kept away from the pollinating weeds and other plants. Are you concerned that it might be toxic to you. Kaplan In addition to that, the genetically modified crops that were developed with a strong ability to resist herbicides, so that a large amount of strong weed killers can be used of them, have enabled the weeds to develop strong resistance against the herbicides and hence these genetically modified crops have led towards the production of 'super weeds' which are very difficult to control.
Krimsky According to the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration, it is necessary for all the organizations to label their food and list all the relevant factors regarding their product on the label.
The only way to stop this from happening is to inform people and then to get the large corporations to admit this is unnecessary and extremely detrimental. But the religious and ethical advocates reject this point-of-view.
The first one is a review and I agree with a few of the points it makes. Farmers the world over are always troubled by what they call "volunteers" - crop plants which grow from seeds spilled from the previous harvest, of which oilseed rape is probably the greatest offender, Anyone familiar with the British countryside, or even the verges of motorways, will recognise thousands of oilseed rape plants growing uninvited amid crops of wheat or barley, and in great swaths by the roadside where the "small greasy ballbearings" of seeds have spilled from lorries.
People were also concerned about the health hazards that are associated with the consumption of the genetically modified food but they showed wore concern about the massive environmental hazards that can result from the genetic modification of crops. But government scientists had thought that GM oilseed rape and charlock were too distantly related for it to occur.
Research Paper GMOs, otherwise known as genetically modified organisms, have come into the spotlight “super weeds” that can spread even to areas not using GMOs, and take root even outside of Questions & Answers on Food from Genetically Engineered Plants. Web. k6 Feb.
It is being verified that the pineal gland can produce METAtonin, a DMT based neurochemical secretion that can alter the normal state of consciousness to a higher research paper on genetically altered plants super weeds.
I have never seen our wheat germinate as poorly as the right half of. Friday Squid Blogging: Another Giant Squid Caught off the Coast of research paper on genetically. To fight glyphosate weed resistance, crop scientists have developed newer genetically engineered seeds that “stack” two or three of traits resistant to different herbicides, including glyphosate, 2,4-D, dicamba or glufosinate.
The new plants were dubbed superweeds because they proved resistant to three herbicides while the crops they were growing among had been genetically engineered to be resistant to only one. Research Paper GMOs, otherwise known as genetically modified organisms, have come into the spotlight “super weeds” that can spread even to areas not using GMOs, and take root even outside of Questions & Answers on Food from Genetically Engineered Plants.
Web. k6 Feb. Sometimes the pesticide-resistant gene migrates to surrounding plants, thus creating “super weeds” that are immune to the application of pesticides. The final and perhaps most important social concern is the safety and quality of the food produced by genetically altered plants.
There has been a general inquiry into the safety of.Research paper on genetically altered plants super weeds


Celebrate National Farmer’s Day
October 12 is National Farmers Day in the United States. It’s a day to honor the hard-working farmers who feed our country.
To celebrate National Farmers Day, the Chamber’s Agribusiness Division is hosting a free event at the Stockyards Ag Experience Barn. Join us Friday, Oct. 15 from 4-7 p.m. for a pick-and-take pumpkin patch, ag exhibits and complimentary treats.
National Farmers Day at the Barn is free and open to the public!


Markets and Fairs
Every Sunday - Sorell Market, Sorell Memorial Hall and Oval
From 9.00 am
You can buy freshly picked organic and farm-grown fruits and vegetables, antiques and collectables, second hand goods, arts and crafts, furniture, wood turning, native plants, garden products and tools. Children’s activities are often a feature, and there are food stalls where you can buy a well earned snack and drink after your morning’s shopping.
1st Sunday of the Month - Bream Creek Farmer's Market, Bream Creek
9.00am – 1.00pm
Showcasing growers, cooks, brewers, producers and makers, from South Eastern Tasmania and beyond. Locally grown, organic, sustainable produce that is delivered fresh and seasonally by the people who produce and grow it. Live music.
2nd Saturday of the Month - Eaglehawk Neck Market, Eaglehawk Neck Hall
9.30am – 12.30pm
Lots of fresh local fruit and vegetables, home-made preserves, craftwork, bric-a-brac, BBQ, Devonshire Teas with home-made scones, sandwhiches, muffins, cakes, live music and lots more.
3rd Saturday of the Month - Nubeena Market, Nubeena Recreational Ground


Domaine de Grand Pré and Le Caveau Videos
Winter 2015 in the Vineyards
The winery and vineyards covered during a very snowy winter in 2015.
Grand Pré Wines at Harvest Time
Another aerial video of our vineyards during the 2014 harvest.
Domaine de Grand Pré from the Air
A spectacular fly-over video of our estate vineyards, winery and restaurant.
Interview in the Vineyard
Our winemaker Jürg Stutz talks about the growing season and harvest with Jill Chappell from Global News.


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An inspiring talk about sustainable farming
18 November 2020
Sustainable farmer, Andy Coecup joined pupils and staff online from rural France. He talked about his food production journey (an experimental and at times expensive process) from having a successful career as a musician playing concerts all over the world.
It was whilst travelling between gigs that he read an article on industrial food production and coming across the story of the ‘Magic Machine’ that changed his perception on how to farm.
Andy has become a passionate food producer with a particular interest in how to work with the land responsibly. He has developed an understanding of the symbiosis between animals and plants and looks to produce organic food in a sustainable way for the future.
Andy has seen at first hand that nature has remarkable powers to recover and feels that society needs to re-engage with its food supply chain. He discussed how the land that is required to produce crops is being damaged by modern farming techniques, and that using traditional farming techniques instead with more understanding of the cycle of growing combined with modern technology, our land can be more productive. The nutritional quality of our food entirely depends on vigorous growing in healthy soil. He is passionate about how we need to farm responsibly, protecting and nurturing the foundations of our ecosystems.
This led to several technical questions and discussion from both pupils and staff about Andy’s farming methods involving wheat and pasture.


The Tempranillo grape, also called Tempranilla, the country's red or cencibel, is a variety of red grapes widely cultivated to produce full-bodied red wines in Spain, from where it originates. It occupies a cultivated area of 31,046 hectares. It is often mentioned as the "noble grape" of Spain. Its name is the diminutive of early, which refers to the fact that it matures several weeks earlier than most of the Spanish red grape varieties.
Until recently, tempranilla was suspected to be related to the pinot noir grape, but recent genetic studies tend to rule out that possibility.
The Spanish cultivation of vitis vinifera, the common ancestor of most of the vines that currently exist, began very early with the Phoenician settlement in the southern provinces of the Peninsula. Later, according to the Roman writer Columela, the vine was cultivated throughout Spain, although there are only a few scattered references to the name "tempranilla". An early reference to this grape is found in the Book of Alexandre (13th century), referring to the Ribera del Duero region, in which it mentions the Castilian grapes by name.
Until the seventeenth century, Tempranillo-type vines remained limited to continental Spain, where they were more appropriate to the slightly cooler climate of the northern provinces. The grape was brought to America, possibly in seeds, with the Spanish colonizers of the 17th century, where it has largely maintained its genetic identity, closely resembling its Spanish ancestors.
Tempranillo is the Spanish grape par excellence and the best known outside of Spain.
In Ribera del Duero, the average temperature in July is around 21.4 ° C, although temperatures at midday in the lower valley can reach 40 ° C. At night the region experiences a drastic variation in daytime temperatures with temperatures dropping as low as 16 ° C (60 ° F) from the daytime high. The Tempranillo grape is one of the few that can adapt and prosper in continental Mediterranean climates like this one.
The low acidity associated with growth at low altitude is largely remedied by mixing it with more acidic grapes, such as Graciano in La Rioja. It is very safe in the fruit set, very sensitive to pests and diseases, and not very resistant to drought and high temperatures. The clusters are cylindrical in shape and are compact. The berries are spherical, purple black in color with a colorless pulp. The berry is very dark in color and forms a sphere like a trinket, hence its name in Catalan: ull de llebre (hare's eye).
Tempranilla root absorbs potassium easily, which helps pH levels 3.6 in the pulp and 4.3 in the skin when it reaches maturity. When too much potassium is absorbed, the wort is more saline, which slows down the disappearance of malic acid, resulting in a higher pH. The skin does not have any herbaceous character. The grape is very susceptible to inclement weather, shrinking when there is drought and swelling when there is too much moisture. Sinking has a negative effect on quality, as it affects the color of the wine. The effects of the weather are attenuated in places with limestone due to the effect of the clay and the humidity in the roots; the effects are worse in sandy areas, as well as for vines that are less than twelve years old, as the roots are generally too shallow.


I'm Sayamama, editor of Gurutto Kitchen!
The cabbage that you have been using in your daily meals...
Good for salad! Good for stir-fry! Good in soups!
Japanese, Western, Chinese, any genre!
It also has the effect of increasing the amount of fat in your diet! （It's a great addition to any dish!)
It's a big hit at Saya-mama's house!
Grilled meat and shredded cabbage! Fried food and shredded cabbage!
Even if I don't have time, I grill the meat and put it on top!
Dear cabbage! It's a big help...
Isn't it troublesome to shred cabbage? (;´´I've said it...)
(I said it...)
I have been doing my best with a kitchen knife, but it's just too much trouble!
But anyway, it's such a hassle!
I want to have fun!
So this time, let's try using a cabbage peeler and slicer!
(I want to make it easy, I want to make it easy)
Seasonally, both spring and winter cabbages were available!
Since we're here, let's compare these two kinds of cabbage!
(Left: winter cabbage, Right: spring cabbage)
To begin with, what is the difference between spring cabbage and winter cabbage?
I have an image that cabbage can be eaten all year round, but when is the cabbage season?
We have looked into it!
Cabbages are in season three times!
He~! Cabbage has three seasons~!
Originally, cabbage is a vegetable that prefers a cooler climate of about 15 to 20 degrees Celsius.
As a result of repeated breeding efforts, various varieties of cabbage have been created so that they can be grown even in high temperatures.
Spring cabbage is sown in the fall and is in season from March to May.
Summer cabbage is sown in July to October, and winter cabbage is sown in summer and in season from November to March.
So, to begin with, the varieties themselves are different! I see!
I'm ashamed to admit that I didn't know the difference between the two, even though they are familiar vegetables that I've always taken care of...
Now, let's cut it!
Winter cabbage is oval in shape, with hard leaves and tightly packed.
In contrast, spring cabbage is,
The rolls are loose and fluffy.
First, let's use Shimomura Kogyo's Full Veggie Cabbage Peeler!
The green color like cabbage is so cute!
Anyway, it is easy to hold! Easy to grip! The shape of the handle is exquisite!
The blade is also wide, so you can slice cabbage rapidly!
I was able to slice winter cabbage perfectly! Just the right thinness!
A kitchen knife can't do this!
Next, spring cabbage!
I can't get it right... (Tears)
I checked, and it seems that spring cabbage cannot be cut into strips because of its loose nature of being rolled up.
Now, let's try using Nonojisama Cabbage Peeler Super Light!
It has a hole in the middle part and looks easy to use!
The instruction manual in the shape of a cabbage and the "rakuma" recipe are very cute!
Let's start with winter cabbage!
There is a ring to hook your finger on, so you can easily pull it without much effort!
Anyway, it's easy to do!
Zoom in on the blade.
The serrated blade makes it easy to get a good grip on the surface!
This is good! Easy~♪♪
Spring cabbage was not done well here either due to its nature...
And Shimomura Kogyo's Super Vegetarian Slicer!
Excellent stability. Of course it is! There is no reason why it can't slice with ease!
I was able to slice the winter cabbage perfectly!
Sorry...I forgot to take a picture...
(I can't believe it...)
And I was so happy with the slicing of winter cabbage that I forgot to try slicing spring cabbage....
I forgot to verify this... (I really can't believe it...)
I'll get back on track!
This time, Saya-mama was looking forward to this the most!
It looks so fun to see!
You can make a whole cabbage! You turn the handle! (Excitement!!!)
Since this is the first time to use it, Gurutto Kitchen's editorial department and editor-in-chief helped me out~!
First, set the winter cabbage! (Cut a little to make it easier to insert.)
Turn the handle in a circular motion!
In no time at all, the cabbage is sliced!
That's what I'm talking about, cabbage-kun! It's a cabbage from a pork cutlet shop!
You can adjust the thickness by turning the knob attached to this position!
And the spring cabbage, which we couldn't do before!
I guess it's difficult because of its nature...
It is sliced! It's amazing!
Even the spring cabbage was sliced! (I'm so impressed!)
However, the cabbage was still rolled up too loosely, so the top clasp started to wear off while I was working on it.
I was so impressed!
The top clasp started to wear out as I was doing it, and it started to spin around in the middle...
Here is the result of the cabbage slicing contest!
The cabbage slicing was fun and easy... (This is important!!!)
The shredded cabbage was divided among everyone and taken home.
The cabbage was fluffy and tasted better than usual cabbage!
We hope you all enjoy the cabbage from the tonkatsu restaurant at home!


Electronic scales for measuring dried plants are essential devices in the daily use of dried hemp and medical marijuana. Electronic scales help us precisely determine the amount of plant material that we will need to fill the vaporizer chamber.
They also help to easily check whether a given seller is not cheating on the amount of herbs offered by him. With electronic herb scales, you can divide your dried fruit into portions and use it in other circumstances.
Electronic scales are especially recommended for producers of dried hemp and distributors who need to precisely determine the weight of dried and translate it into jars.
We also encourage you to check out other accessories in our online store that will make enjoying the benefits of CBD much easier and more enjoyable!
The presented products come only from proven and certified manufacturers. We invite you to familiarize yourself with our offer!


Innovative Extracts: CBD from Seed to Sale
CBD products are extremely popular right now, but who knows where that CBD comes from? Or what’s actually in the bottle?
Innovative Extracts, created by Matt Sinosky, Andy Golden, and Vince Golden, is providing locally-sourced, high-quality CBD products right here in Cambria County!
“We are a licensed hemp grower. We have a farm in Portage, PA where we grow our own hemp, and we have a manufacturing facility where we process that hemp plant material into CBD oil to be used to make CBD products for human and pet consumption,” says Matt Sinosky. “Everything we source is 100% local, including labeling and packaging. “We try to keep all business in the local economy.”
Innovative Extracts’ products compare to the top CBD products on the market, but at a 30-40% lower price. As a seed-to-sale company, they do everything from buying the seeds and growing the hemp, to processing the CBD oil, allowing them to cut out the middleman. The product is then sold directly to consumers.
CBD is legal to sell and offers a variety of benefits, but one of the issues with the industry is that it’s not regulated by the FDA. “As a consumer, you have to be very careful about the product you’re purchasing,” says Matt. “We have all our products tested multiple times. We have it tested at the bottling facility, and once we get the product back from that facility, we then send it independently to a third party lab to verify their testing.”
Although CBD is a cannabis product, it is not related to THC, the active ingredient responsible for the psychoactive effects of marijuana. “Marijuana plants are very high in THC and low in CBD,” says Matt. “The hemp plants we grow are just the opposite: high in CBD and very low in THC.”
CBD oil provides the benefits of medical marijuana, but without the psychoactive effects. It can improve sleep, reduce stress and anxiety, and relieve inflammation. After personally benefiting from use of CBD oils, the team at Innovative Extracts wanted to help others improve their quality of life, as well.
Matt has used his products for joint pain, his wife uses it to reduce stress and anxiety, and their kids even use it to help with sleep.
Their products are available to purchase through their website, https://www.ie-cbd.com/, and in the retail store on their farm. Customers are welcome to stop by the farm to check out the lab, see the plants, and try some samples!
Check out Innovative Extracts on Facebook and Instagram @innovativeextracts.


21- The Gatherer!
21- The Gatherer
Before we cultivated grains, we collected the wild bounty of nature. The Gatherer finds abundant seeds, nuts, berries, and wild greens where the ordinary person sees only barren soil. The gatherer is the provider, the forager, and the gardener who collects roots and vegetables for the long winter when game is scarce. She does not hoard, trusting the bounty around her.
Look at the resources you already have close at hand. This is a time of abundance. Everything around you is ripe and ready for harvest. Banish the notions of scarcity that have limited your choices and colored your destiny. Pack your food for the winter, and start with the low-hanging fruit that is all around you!


Sutors was born when Stuart decided to make his partner, Clair, a birthday present and Clair loves gin. Stuart recruited Ed and his garage. What started as a simple birthday present became a four year journey and added James to the team. We did't just want to make a gin using bought spirit, we wanted to do the whole thing. We tested malting processes, optimal grain bills and botanicals. We are fascinated by all of it and continue to love what we do.
And Clair loved the gin.
Our Core Ideals
Make it. We wanted to make the gin. So at Sutors we will always make the whole product. We control all the processes so we can guarantee the quality we are looking for - from the grain to the juniper, the mashing to distilling we test and monitor at every stage.
Grow it. We wanted to make gin but we wanted it to be a uniquely highland gin. We are surrounded by fields of wheat and barley. Sutors Gin celebrates the farming heritage of our local area. Barley is a huge part of that, so for our first gin we created a barley/ wheat spirit that is smooth but characterful.
Forage it. Beyond the fields are wild places. Places where deer tread and wolves once roamed. The Highlands is full of berries, flowers and most of all flavours, if you know where to look. Our team includes foragers that are always looking for new and exciting flavours that we can incorporate into our uniquely highland gins.
We are new but are starting to be recognised recently winning silver at the London Spirits Competition. Our unique approach has also be recognised by Diffords Guide where we were also awarded the Artisans Badge.
We have been working hard on creating great spirits and it is great to have been recognised at LSC2020 and by Diffords Guide.
Attention to detail. We work with local farmers to develop and produce the best grain for our base spirit. Our foraging team source the highest quality botanicals sustainably. We estimate that over 20,000 juniper berries are hand selected for each batch. We strive to produce the tastiest spirits for you to enjoy.
Sutors Gin. This is our first gin is a love letter to where we live. The distillery is nestled among wheat and barley fields perched on the top of a small hill looking towards the mountains of Sutherland. The botanicals are all foraged within a very short distance - the Sea Buckthorn is picked at Nigg Beach, the others come from the surrounding hills and hedgerows.
Don't take our word for it. Recently we have collected a Silver Award at the London Spirit Competition. We have also been recognised by Diffords Guide with 4.5/5. Our spirit is not for everyone but is a balanced drink combining the agricultural plains and the unbridled wild spirit of the Highlands.


Gunnebo House and Gardens has held a Gothenburg Model Environmental Diploma since 2006. We have an active environmental policy operating across the whole organisation.
Gunnebo Kaffehus och Krog and Gunnebo Bakery have a unique position right in the middle of the lush kitchen garden. The kitchen creates its menus according to what the gardeners harvest each day, alongside seasonal deliveries from local organic food producers.
In 2012 the business received a Swedish organic KRAV certification, which now conforms to Krav’s highest level, in other words over 90% of the ingredients are organic. Part of Gunnebo’s sustainability work is to keep menus open for changes. What’s in season then decides what goes on the menu. Our close collaboration with the gardeners means we’re also trying out new ways of using herbs, aromatics and vegetables all the time. What can we make using every bit of a celeriac for instance?
In the bakery we use heritage grains in everything we bake. Heritage grains are original grain varieties that have a wide genetic base. This is better from a sustainability perspective as it is easier for those grains to adapt to changes in climate and agricultural landscapes. The genetic variations also mean that it’s harder for external influences to destroy the whole yield. At Gunnebo we use the following types of flour: Lantvete, Dinkel, Emmer and Svedjeråg.
We strive to make use of everything and create exciting new flavours and products to minimise food waste across all our operations. For example, leftover cinnamon buns are made into breadcrumbs and become new, crunchy cinnamon bun biscuits. If there is anything we really can’t make use of we choose to either compost it in our garden compost or take it to the community biogas plant.
Our KRAV certified gardens are maintained on a perpetual organic cycle. We grow organic crops and heritage varieties and aim for diversity, regarding both annual vegetables and perennial herbs. Green compost is always used in our crop rotation and we grow catch crops so we don’t deplete our soils. Our beds are worked carefully as needed, and we add primarily manure and our own compost adapted to meet the needs of whatever is being cultivated. If we need to add any other nutrient we use ones that have a KRAV organic certification. When we cut our lawns the grass clippings are used as mulch on the beds requiring it. We grow nectar and pollen rich flowers to attract many beneficial insects and increase diversity in the gardens. That helps with both pollination and combating pests. If we still need further action against certain pests or fungal diseases we use biological control methods. In autumn plant material goes straight onto the beds or in our compost bins, and next spring the whole sustainable cycle starts again.
There’s a a range of organic products in the shop at Gunnebo, including foodstuffs, textiles and plants. The shop also sells Fairtrade products, amongst others, and toxin free toys.
In addition we look for environmentally friendly alternatives when renovating, painting and cleaning. We work actively to reduce energy consumption in our buildings by heating our tiled stoves efficiently, improving insulation in windows and doors and creating routines that reduce energy consumption.
The office at Gunnebo House and Gardens works actively to use less paper and reduce energy consumption.


DEVELOPMENT PERSPECTIVES FOR AN ETHIOPIAN AGRARIAN SYSTEM SINKING INTO CRISIS – Aurélie CHEVEAU, Camille HOORNAERT, Hubert COCHET
Inter Aide, with the support of AFD & UE
This study aims at understanding the dynamic of the agrarian system of a small agricultural region of Kambatta, South Ethiopia. Many interviews carried out during five months in the field with farmers of this region, gave us a in-depth understanding of the historical evolution and of the present production systems. The technical and economic aspects of these systems were closely analyzed to better identify the diversity of farmers’ situations. When arriving in this region of Southern Ethiopian highlands, the abundance of vegetation and the very high rural population density are quite surprising. The predominance of enset (Ensete ventricosum) or “false banana” plantations combined with the omnipresence of hedges planted with trees surrounding small farms compose a unique landscape in Ethiopia. High amount of rainfall and good quality soils are indeed favorable to agriculture. Whereas food security relies mostly on enset and garden production, most annual crops (wheat, broad bean) are rather used as cash crops. Cattle breeding constitutes the keystone of the agrarian system, because of the diverse roles it plays in farms, as a means of production, a source of fertility and a capital asset. At the same time, maintaining cattle has become more and more difficult in a context of land and fodder shortage, which started in the 1980’s. So far, farmers have dealt with this problem by implementing a “cut-and-carry” system, allowing them to manage meticulously the decreasing source of fodder. Yet, today’s weakening of production systems is worrying, with very low family income, in which external activities play a great role (more than half of families’ incomes hardly reach the survival threshold). It is urgent to find a way to increase the added value per hectare in an area where many families face food insecurity. We carried out a discussion about association and diversification of cultivated species, which could increase food and fodder production while getting rid of yoking. Nevertheless, it would not be complete to devise possible changes without taking into account the particular history of this country. The “burden of the state” (J.Gallais, 1989) has always weighed on the shoulders of Ethiopian small-scale farmers, and still greatly influences the evolution of agrarian systems.


Our organization recently completed yet another project in partnership with the Agricultural School Complex in Sokolka, Poland. This mobility, co-financed by the European Union under the European Social Fund, the Knowledge Education Development Operational Program.
The project was attended by 82 students who underwent apprenticeships in companies and farms in the fields of: agricultural technician, nutrition and catering services technician, hotel management technician and economist technician. The students came in two rounds.
During the internship, they had the opportunity to participate and learn the secrets of their profession. Our teachers and teachers – tutors on the Polish side watched over whether the students meet the learning outcomes we assumed.
Our program consisted of theoretical but mostly practical classes to ensure that the youth receives the best education that will, in the future, help them find and maintain employment
In addition to work, a cultural program was carried out, which included, among others, trip to Meteora and the island of Skhiatos, the students also got to know the nearby area and its monuments after the internship.
Positive outcomes of the training are visible in the reports of youth that took part in it.
Here are some student testimonials:
“I learned how to serve a buffet quickly and how to prepare Greek dishes.” „I learned how to operate a restaurant room”,
„I improved my English.”
“I liked working with olives, plant care treatments, chestnut and olive harvesting, cleaning work on the farm, preparing the oil for sale”,
“During the internship, I had the opportunity to participate in chestnut harvesting and preparing chestnuts for direct sale. I also had the opportunity to learn about the fertilization and care treatments on the olive tree plantation. I improved my knowledge of foreign languages – English and Greek. I recognized and fought plant diseases and carried out cleaning work on the farm. I could see and participate in the creation of olive oil”
“Working in an accounting office, thanks to which she increased her professional competences”
Our cooperation was carried out with care for the highest quality of the project. It was also professional and on time. We hope for more joint projects, given the evaluation of this one.


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Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2019 8:41 am
Hi there, laid some turf about 3 yrs ago and another lawn laid last year the first has always struggled as I didn't make a good job of preparing it but a bit better with the second one. Both have light green and bare patches, I have forked both from time to time, raked them as well and used lawn liquid feed. Ok last years effort is better and probably needs another year to establish it. There were periods when it looked like it was growing better but just now it looks like they are struggling. Can anyone suggest any feed I can use before the winter comes in, been tempted to double up on the liquid stuff as it looks like it would benefit from it, any suggestions would be appreciated.
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2019 9:26 am
Evergreen have an autumn feed (Amazon link
If I remember correctly it is applied twice, Oct and March.
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2019 3:51 pm
Do not use normal feed. Autumn feed one time and leave it alone for next year.
Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2019 6:35 am
Echo what Ochaye says. Even monty don does not now recommend putting a spring summer feed on his lawns as it strains it to grow to much and weakens it. Autumn feed is key as it promotes the strong root growth it needs to handle the summer weather and helps limit moss growth. I find I need to apply additional moss specific treatment by early spring and I water soluble for that. The by product of that is that it is does green up the grass as well.


Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always enjoyed summers filled with fresh vegetables from the family garden. So, naturally, when we finally got a house of our own it wasn’t a question if we would build a vegetable garden or not – it was when? We moved in our house in April and by the time we were settled in, it was too late to plant a vegetable garden. We’ve been waiting a whole year for this project and we were so excited to start!
Supplies For Our DIY Vegetable Garden
- 3 – 2in x 10in x 12ft plywood boards
- 1 – 2in x 4in x 8 ft plywood board
- Circular saw
- 1 truckload of filler dirt
- 1 pallet of topsoil
- 3 bags of Miracle Grow Potting Soil
Building Our Vegetable Garden
We, or should I say Kurt, started by building the frame. He sawed one of our 2in x 10in x 12ft plywood boards in half so we were left with 2, 6ft boards which would make up the two ends of our vegetable garden bed frame. Next he screwed the 12ft and 6ft boards together making a rectangle.
Once our frame was in place, Kurt sawed the 2×4 into 4 pieces. After the pieces were cut, he sawed points on one end of all 4 pieces.
We placed our pointed pieces in the 4 corners of our frame and Kurt hammered them into the ground. A sledge hammer would have been ideal for this part, but we don’t have one so we improvised. Kurt placed a scrap piece of 2×4 from our DIY Pottery Barn Bed project on top of the angled 2×4 and pounded it into the ground with a handheld hammer.
Our vegetable garden bed is 6ft wide x 12ft long x 10in tall, so we needed a LOT of dirt. We got a truckload of filler dirt from a local nursery.
I wanted to move the grass to a lower part of our yard but it was about to rain and we needed to get the dirt in the bed. Once Kurt and his dad unloaded all the dirt, we knew we would need more. Kurt headed to Home depot and got a pallet of top soil (40 bags) and 3 large backs of Miracle Grow soil. It took almost the whole pallet to reach the top of the bed frame. Once the garden bed was full, Kurt raked 3 nice-sized rows.
Being the cheapos we are, we decided to try and grow our garden from seed. We planted a range of vegetables including beef steak tomatoes, bell pepper, egg plant, zucchini, golden zucchini, and green beans. We’ll post more as our garden progresses but we’re pretty excited about our DIYstinctlyMade vegetable garden and our DIYstinctlyMade veggies to come.
*Note: Pressure treated wood contains chemicals and is not recommended for use in gardens where edible plants will be grown. If you do decide to use pressure treated wood, use a vapor barrier between the soil and wood to prevent soil contamination.


We are committed to managing and developing our business as a sustainable investment. Managing our plantations in a sustainable way is crucial. Read more about our Forest Management Plan here.
In Laos all land is by definition owned by the state. In practice land in Laos is often controlled by individuals or communities through different land-use rights. Burapha has a long history in Laos and that is because we have always valued reaching agreements with the people actually using the land. This is governed through our use of Free Prior and Informed Consent (Or FPIC). In this process we present Buraphas work and our policys to farmers and villages. We will proceed with land acquisition only if they agree with the Burapha business model and have clearly understood what will happen once they sign an agreement with us. Burapha has developed several different form of land-use agreements like Village and Farmer agreements to suit all situations. Land is also accessible through concession from the Government. In the case of Government concessions Burapha always confirm the right to the land with local farmers and communities. Using these different ways to reach land holding agreements Burapha can get land regardless of who has the land-use rights and even when an area has several different parties having the current land-use rights.
Through good relations and communication with the local farmers and thanks to Buraphas good reputation, Burapha, as of the end of 2022, has land concession of ~68,000 ha intended for agroforestry plantations. Burapha currently has planted close to 6,000 hectares.
The landholdings are spread over 5 provinces and 8 districts around Vientiane.
Burapha has developed extensive experience in land quality, silvicultural practices, and social practices for optimal plantation operations.
The agroforestry system Burapha uses enables the farmers to follow their normal cycle for shifting cultivation. Eucalyptus can be harvested 7 years after plantation.
Burapha has its own nursery, today managed by a contractor to produce tree seedlings. Several species are grown for commercial use and some for research. In the nursery, there are seedlings of Eucalypts, Mai Du (Rosewood), Teak and Acacia. The production capacity of the nursery is 3 000 000 seedlings per year.
The seedlings are produced from January to October to satisfy the needs as the planting season starts in April. Most of the seedlings Burapha plants are Eucalypts.
The Research and Development department at Burapha works in close cooperation with the nursery to improve the clones. There are currently 23 clones of Eucalypts and 6 clones of Acacia. Up to date a few clones are planted but the company is continuously working on improvement of the clones for future plantations. Cooperation research is also done together with the Institute of Forest Tree Improvement and Biotechnology (IFTIB) in Vietnam.
Recently Burapha started trials with different Bambo species. Bambo species from India, Indonesia, Thailand and Laos grows in trials out at Nabong nursery site.
Burapha Agro-Forestry Co., Ltd, 23 Singha Road, Ban Phonexay, Vientiane, Lao PDR - Tel: +856 21 451 841, Fax: +856 21 451 844


A.B., Princeton University, 1956, High honors in Chemistry;
Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Harvard University, 1959
We study the molecular genetics of nitrogen fixation and cellular differentiation in cyanobacteria as well as genes encoding the enzyme acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC) in plants, in apicomplexan parasites and in humans. The cyanobacterium Anabaena grows in filaments of 100 cells or more. When starved for nitrogen, specialized cells called heterocysts differentiate from the photosynthetic vegetative cells at regular intervals along each filament. Heterocysts are anaerobic factories for nitrogen fixation; in them, the nitrogenase enzyme complex is synthesized and the oxygen-evolving photosystem II is turned off. More than 1000 genes are differentially expressed during the irreversible development of heterocysts from vegetative cells. We have sequenced genes for nitrogen fixation, for components of the photosynthetic apparatus and for the sigma and core subunits of RNA polymerase. Among mutants unable to fix nitrogen aerobically are some with altered heterocyst pattern or morphology. We have used complementation to isolate the genes defective in many of these mutants. Some encode proteins that participate in environment-sensing regulatory cascades. The structures of these regulatory proteins are being studied by X-ray diffraction.
Fatty acid synthesis begins in all organisms with the reaction catalyzed by ACC. In chicken, rat, yeast and plants all of the ACC domains reside in a single polypeptide. Yeast cells expressing wheat ACC are sensitive to herbicides that target the enzyme. Yeast expressing chimeras of the cytoplasmic and chloroplast form of the wheat ACC permit determination of the amino acid residues responsible for herbicide binding. We also have yeast strains expressing active ACC from Toxoplasma gondii, Leishmania and Cryptosporidium, suitable for screening for new inhibitors of the parasites. We have also constructed yeast strains expressing active human ACC, which serve in screens for new drugs for obesity, because ACC controls fatty acid oxidation


When water is required in an area but it is not present, it will be irrigation systems in Hamilton that delivers it, and in the required amount. Irrigation is used extensively for agriculture and for residential landscaping. To be effective the irrigation system is subjected to a number of factors, two of which are the conditions when the system is used and the delivery method.
There are a range of services that one will be offered by surveyors. These include application for resource consent, subdivision of urban and rural areas, land partitions, details for topographical surveys and so on. One thing to note is that land surveying happens to be a crucial component of land development. This is true for both commercial purposes as well as residential purposes. It involves precise measuring of geographical areas and mapping them out using various elements that make up the landscape, the stability of the land and its productivity. So, what are some of the different services offered by surveying Tyler TX?


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I remember many years ago before I married, I spent some time assisting my friends who were the owners of a property, to start a new vineyard in the prime agricultural country of Poverty Bay, in NZ.
We had a large empty paddock, which was fairly level. We set about doing a survey to determine the best way to lay out the vineyard. We built a large shed to accommodate the tractor and other machinery. A water pump was installed to draw water from an artesian bore. Then, we started to set the posts that would hold the wires, which in turn would support the vines.
While this was progressing, we would spend the evenings together preparing the vine cuttings and placing them in water. We spent many evenings around an open fire, with a glass of good wine. We found it a great time for telling our stories. This became a favourite time of the day!
Back in the paddock: once the posts were set, we could start hanging the wire and straining it, so that it would support the weight of the vines.
At the same time, we also laid the irrigation hoses that would automatically water the vines. Then, with great care, we would plant the vine cuttings under the wires, ensuring that they were being well protected and watered.
Every day we would go around each of these cuttings checking that they were being watered, and ensuring that the weeds did not smother them. After several weeks, if we looked very carefully, we might see the buds of new shoots starting from the cuttings.
This meant success! We had hit a milestone!
Not all the cuttings made it! Some had to be replaced!
It was a real pleasure to see the cuttings budding and then producing the leaves, shoots and tendrils. These shoots would be very carefully, loosely tied to the wires so as not to damage them.
It was a time to celebrate. We now had a growing vineyard! Another milestone!
After carefully tending the new vines, and training their shoots for almost a year, we finally saw the first grapes appear.
Another celebration! Another milestone! What a fantastic feeling!
We used these grapes for eating. It would be another full season before we would try to extract the juice and attempt to make wine. It would be several more seasons before we could make commercial quantities of wine.
It was an absolute delight to see the vineyard grow and blossom. It takes a lot of work, and a lot time to set up, and maintain a vineyard! But what satisfaction!
This reminded me of the gospel passage about the true vine (John 15:1-8). In Jesus’ day, they did not have the fancy tractors and other machinery that we used. It was all done by hand and on a very much smaller scale.
What was Jesus trying to teach me with the metaphor of the vineyard?
In the Gospel reading, the Father is the vinedresser and Jesus is the vine. If we are not connected to the vine we wither and die. If we are fruitful, the vinedresser will prune us as part of the process so that we will produce even more fruit.
It is not what we do that matters, but rather, what we allow the vinedresser to do for us so that we are more fruitful in our lives.
Am I detached enough to willingly allow this to happen?
Jesus promises “Live in me, and let me live in you, so that my branches may bear much fruit.”
Over to you…
(Image from Pixabay by Optimusius1)


part urban space,
Designed as a series of spectacular wooden arches, a large roof connects all functions of the visitor center and the brewery.
The new park on top of the brewery halls is a huge public garden mainly planted with crops and plants related to beer production. Here, young and old alike will have the opportunity to see, smell and touch the ingredients that are served below in liquid form.
The roof is envisioned as a large, publicly accessible roof garden, which gives the brewery the opportunity to grow hops, vegetables and fruit and gives the neighbourhood a place to learn about growing and harvesting all the ingredients for beer makingDan Stubbergaard, architect and founder, Cobe
The street food market in the brewery halls will be Norway’s first west-coast market. A colourful and popular street market by the water. The new street food market will be a place for everyone, as the aim is to keep prices affordable for both street chefs and guests. The food is prepared and sold from shipping containers, wooden sheds and food trucks.
Drawing on the materiality of the traditional brewery halls and embracing the region’s proud tradition of constructing with wood, the complex adds an iconic focal point to Stavanger’s harbour front.
The arches are built in solid wood with reference to the traditional Norwegian shipbuilding craft, which also gives the building complex a warm atmosphere.


Farming is key to a sustainable future.
Farming in the 21st century is evolving to play a crucial role in our sustainable future, by addressing the significant greenhouse gas emissions resulting from modern agricultural practices.
While essential for human sustenance, modern farming has evolved to add to global greenhouse gas emissions, especially methane, due to the intensified methods required for profitable and sustainable farming.
By converting organic waste into biogas through anaerobic digestion, farmers can generate renewable energy while simultaneously reducing methane emissions.
To combat these challenges, a wider green revolution is necessary, focusing on the reuse of waste materials and the adoption of sustainable practices throughout the agricultural sector. By implementing innovative strategies, farmers can not only mitigate the environmental impact of their activities but also contribute to the overall reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Benefits of Biogas/Anaerobic Digestion
- Efficient waste management
- Renewable energy generation
- Nutrient-rich digestate for agriculture
- Methane emissions reduction
- Odor and pollution control
- Circular economy approach
It’s important to note that while biogas/anaerobic digestion systems are valuable in terms of waste management and energy production, they should be part of a comprehensive approach to sustainable practices. Alongside implementing these systems, prioritizing energy efficiency measures and adopting other environmentally-friendly practices will further enhance the overall impact in reducing carbon footprint and promoting sustainability.
Who can Benefit:
Biogas/Anaerobic digestion offers numerous benefits for a wide range of industries and sectors. Here are some examples:
- Generate renewable energy from agricultural waste
- Reduce dependency on fossil fuels for farm operations
- Produce nutrient-rich digestate for use as organic fertilizer
- Improve waste management practices and reduce environmental impact
- Converting food waste and organic byproducts into biogas
- Reducing disposal costs and waste management challenges
- Lowering energy costs by utilizing biogas for heat and electricity
- Enhancing sustainability initiatives and environmental stewardship
- Generating energy to power plant operations
- Reducing reliance on external energy sources
- Minimizing greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater treatment processes
- Managing biosolids and organic waste more efficiently
- Producing renewable energy for community buildings and facilities
- Reducing landfill waste and associated environmental impacts
- Creating job opportunities in the renewable energy sector
- Promoting sustainable development and energy independence
Our Biogas CV
Over the last ten years we have had the pleasure of collaborating with a diverse range of farmers across the UK & Ireland in our collective pursuit of these goals. The road to a greener economy is not always easy, but with our shared knowledge and experience in this sector, we are uniquely positioned to make the transition journey, you are about to undertake, as attainable and successful as possible.


The fox came again today.
We overlook a farm at the back of our house, and on Monday we watched the fox run up the hill with a big fat chicken in its mouth. It was chased up the hill into the next field by the horse, then disappeared into the long grass.
Surprisingly, the next day we saw the other chickens bodging around as usual. So often people say that the fox kills everything, more than it can take, working itself into some sort of frenzy of killing, so you assume that that’s what happens every time. So, we had expected all the hens to have been massacred, but on this occasion it seems the fox took only one chicken, and the farmer was none the wiser.
He should have left it there, but today he came again, as we knew he surely would, and this time he was spotted running away with a prize. As various farm people ran to get the rest of the chickens into the coop, the farmer was striding through the field with his gun, looking for Basil Brush. The farmer may have been out-foxed today, ha ha, but he’ll be waiting tomorrow, or the day after. The fox won’t be able to resist such easy pickings, and it will cost him his life.


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We are introducing a variety of coconut tree and a tech solution for our teams that are set to improve the incomes and livelihoods of smallholder farmers by increasing the productivity of their plantations.
The key ingredient in our popular Bango sweet soy sauce – a staple used every day by millions of Indonesian families – is high-quality coconut sugar.
But as coconut trees typically grow to around 30 metres in height, collecting the sap (which gives us the sugar) requires a lot of effort. Plus, many existing trees are old, which means their productivity is declining. This, in turn, restricts the amount that the farmers can earn from their work.
To tackle these various challenges, we’re introducing an alternative variety of tree.
The Genjah Kuning Bali has a shorter trunk, which means the coconut sap can be collected without climbing the tree, making the process much easier and quicker, and far safer. And since the farmer can collect more sap per day, this increases their output and therefore their income. Also, it enables safer working conditions and incentivises young people – especially women – to join the profession.
Did you know?
Coconut sap comes from the flower of the tree, not the fruit (the hairy coconut). To ‘tap’ the tree for the sap, the farmer climbs to the top, then makes a cut into the stem below the flowers. The sap then drips into a container, ready to be emptied on the next climb. The farmer will typically climb each tree twice a day to collect the sap when it is fresh and then transform it into sugar.
We’re introducing these trees as part of a planting initiative in Indonesia, integral to which is a training and fertiliser distribution programme to equip smallholder farmers with the skills and knowledge they need to care for and nurture the trees. This will enable them to produce an optimum yield per tree – both in terms of volume and quality – and make their plantations more resilient against climate change.
“The way coconut sap is harvested now is difficult. This alternative breed of coconut tree promises to change that,” says Dave Ingram, Chief Procurement Officer at Unilever. “We are seeing smallholders interested in cultivating this new variety of coconut tree, and we expect that this project alone will directly benefit around 5,000 households.”The small coconut trees that are going to be big news
The fruits of our labour are now being realised
This initiative is the result of years of hard work. We began researching tree varieties in collaboration with the Indonesian Coconut Institute in 2015. Then we started developing seeds and breeding saplings in partnership with a professional coconut nursery in Bali.
In 2017, we established a 100-hectare pilot plantation, and since then we have been progressively scaling up the project in three growing regions: Lampung in South Sumatra, and Sukabumi and Pangandaran in West Java. As of June 2022, we have planted the equivalent of 3,300 hectares in collaboration with 3,600 smallholder farmers.
This planting is being carried out on existing plantations, replacing either existing old coconut trees or other cash crops. All farms and farmers are registered and mapped using digital technology, so we can track and better understand how to improve their productivity.
The initial batch of short-stemmed coconut trees have started producing sap and we’re now taking delivery of coconut sugar from these farms at our Bango factory.
The output from these plantations will increase year-on-year and peak in 2026. From that point onwards, we’ll be aiming to get half of our coconut sugar supply from this variety of tree.
Using technology to support sustainable farming
This month, we also rolled out a new mobile application to support coconut farmers in Indonesia to increase their yields in a way that’s kinder to the environment.
The app, called Cropin, was uniquely developed for Unilever’s field teams who work directly with coconut farmers. When our teams visit farmers in the areas we buy coconut sugar from, they update the app with information about the plantations. For example, they check how mature the trees are, any issues they are facing and their productivity levels. The app then gathers the data to provide location-specific advice that the teams share with farmers.
In this way, we can track how much coconut sugar we’ll likely be able to receive – strengthening the resilience of Unilever’s supply chain – and more importantly help smallholder farmers become more resilient, get good harvests and care for their land.
Helping to empower those at the heart of this industry
The initiative is part of our wider efforts to help create a more sustainable coconut industry.
We are a signatory to the first Sustainable Coconut Charter, an industry initiative to improve smallholder farmer incomes and livelihoods, enhance supply chain traceability, prevent deforestation and mitigate the climate crisis.
The charter will bring together industry leaders to develop programmes that address the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of smallholder farmers. The aim is to help empower people directly involved and impacted by coconut farming, so they can play a positive role in the sustainable development of their region.


I feel very fortunate to live in the Napa Valley on a dead end street that leads into a vineyard. The cover crop in the vineyard is lush this year, now standing about three feet tall. The fava beans with their stalks of leaves dotted with bean shaped white and dark purple flowers, and the tendrils of the sweet peas with their graceful pink flowers, all catch my eye and inspire the shapes on my canvases.
Notes from Sue's Pad
Inspired by nature and all the little bits of life, Located in the Napa Valley of California. Here a glimpse at my artist journey.


Since poison ivy is wild, it grows that way. Depending on where you live, you may have problems with poison ivy control. You may have large patches that seem to spread every year. So before it takes over your yard, you may be trying to figure out how to deal with it.
Dealing with poison ivy is difficult. But there are ways to keep it at least under control, if you can’t get rid of the plant entirely. So first identify that the plant is actually poison ivy, then around May through July take care of the problem.
Dealing with Poison Ivy
The best means of poison ivy control is to spray the plants. As mentioned in the above paragraph, May through July is the best time to do this, even though you can attempt it throughout the year. Roundup and other products that include glyphosate are good for poison ivy that’s within arm’s reach. Be careful when using these or any herbicides. Follow the instructions on the labels and be very selective with what plants you spray. These products don’t know what to kill and what not to kill. So spray carefully and not so much that it’s dripping off the plant.
You can control climbing poison ivy with sprays as well. But your approach will be a little different for this type of poison ivy control. You’ll need to cut the vine about six inches above ground and spray what’s left with Roundup or another herbicide. This will destroy the roots and therefore kill the plant. If it does start to sprout again after you’ve done this, spray the new growth with the poison ivy killer as well. Poison ivy can spread rapidly and persist despite being sprayed. Check on the plants you’ve sprayed and repeat the process if they still seem to be growing. You may need to do so two or three times. You can also help prevent the growth of new plants by spraying them when they’re young.
If you’d like to avoid spraying, there are more organic means of poison ivy removal. However, it does require more effort and may take longer to accomplish. The most basic means of controlling the plant is to put on a pair of gloves and rip up the poison ivy by its roots. This may be enough for just a plant or two in your yard. Soak the ground around the plant first to make getting the entire root system easier. You want to avoid leaving any of the roots behind. Then get rid of the plant by wrapping it in plastic and throwing it away. For larger areas of poison ivy, try covering the plants with thick material or multiple layers so sunlight can’t reach them. This method may take about a year to complete. When they’re dead, rip them up and toss them.
However you choose to maintain poison ivy control, be careful when exposing yourself to the plant. Wear gloves and don’t touch bare skin or your eyes. And don’t dispose of poison ivy by burning it. The toxins can be inhaled as well as rubbed on, causing a hideous rash.


The Horticulture Show
If you are a lover of nature or flowers, seeing the word horticulture flashes good imagination of beautiful plants and colorful flowers. Well, I visited a horticulture show in the morning, arranged by the Department of horticulture of the state government. The models of the equipment and arrangements for growing plants in green house as well as in pots were exhibited. In addition to this, volunteers over there helped the visitors to understand the techniques required to grow all types of plants at home. The extra ingredient required at home was a little compost. This show was accompanied by a mango festival. The smell itself attracted buyers! Moreover, they were organic fruits. Over there, techniques for growing organic fruits and vegetables at home were also explained.
If you own a house, you are not going to leave it without at least some plants right! Growing the plants using these horticulture and organic procedures will be a great one. Find the best practices for the plants at your home and try out those!


Boonville kids are getting their hands dirty with the fourth annual Children’s Learning Garden. The program, which is in its fourth year, teaches children under the age of 10 how to grow their own produce.
“This past week, we harvested our first vegetables and made a salad,” said Jane Lago, president of Missouri’s Master Gardeners. “I’ve never seen kids so excited about eating vegetables.”
This year, 22 children gather each Tuesday night at the Concerned Citizens of a Better Community building. Mary Jenkins, chair of the program, starts each session by reading a gardening-related book before moving to some hands-on learning.
“We encourage them to eat fresh produce, and show them how to sustain themselves when food might be limited,” said Jenkins. “It is so rewarding to watch them get excited about this.”
The program is run by Missouri’s Master Gardeners. This free University of Missouri Extension group provides in-depth horticultural education to individuals across Missouri who then volunteer their time applying what they learned to help others in their communities learn about gardening and environmental education. To earn the title of Master Gardeners trainees put in 30 hours in the classroom and then volunteer for 30 hours.
“It’s been a very rewarding experience,” said Eddie Hoppy, who joined the Master Gardeners last year.
Hoppy helped to create a garden plot outside of the CCBC before the children’s gardening program started this year, and also attends the weekly classes. He’s been gardening his entire life.
“It’s important to instill these skills from a young age,” Hoppy said.
This children’s learning garden is the largest garden maintained by Boonville’s Master Gardeners. The group also maintains a garden behind the old jail and plants flowers in the planter boxes downtown. Each spring, they also man a table in front of Walmart’s gardening section to answer any questions people buying seeds or plants may have.
“At the end of this program, we just hope that these kids learn the skill of gardening and the benefits of eating fresh food,” Jenkins said. “We just felt there was a great need to teach these skills, because kids really aren’t learning them anywhere else.”


(The Corner) Orchard
We are located in the heart of the avocado capital of the world, Uruapan, Michoacan, cultivation paradise of this amazing fruit.
The Orchards "El Rincon" have dedicated the past 25 years to the production of select grade avocados for the exportation to different countries, with quality being the principle characteristic of our fruit.
Fromyear to year, we continue to produce better avocados, rich in nutrients and exceptional flavor.
Due to the excellet climate, nutrient rich soil and abundant water, we have been able to consistently supply avocados on a yearly basis and to maintain a longer market presence for consumers than any other producer, including other Mexican states.
We know about avocados and we know how to handle them.
The quality of our avocados is important to our company and for that reason, we carefully consider th handling of our avocados from the moment it is harvested from the tree until it is being eaten at your dinner table.
We are committed to distributing this fresh, delicious fruit that is rish in nutrientsin your local market or restaurant.
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The book is aimed at getting people to know the benefits of black soldier fly farming which are as follows Its a system for producing highly proteinous larvae.
But during that time, they reproduce generously, laying 500-plus eggs in a single batch, and are fairly indestructible, having been. Apr 4, 2016 The following is an excerpt from his new book The Bio-Integrated Farm (March 2016) and is printed with permission from Chelsea Green Publishing. .
Insects could be a potential replacement of protein-rich ingredients in poultry diets.
Although the larvae are the easiest digesters. Oct 15, 2022 For the larvae of the Black Soldier Fly to grow optimally and as quickly as possible, their diet must contain food sources rich in protein and carbohydrates. yahoo.
Buying BSF eggs at our farm is a great way for you to start building your own BSF farm. Buying BSF eggs at our farm is a great way for you to start building your own BSF farm.
Black soldier flies are Hermetia illucens.
Jun 1, 2021 Mass production of black soldier fly for fish farming will only be achieved by controlling the different stages of the insect life cycle (e. Black soldier fly seems like a fairly simple insect to maintain in colony.
Black soldier fly artificial reproduction. . For instance, the black soldier fly has a rapid reproduction cycle and a high concentration of proteins.
) (Diptera Stratiomydiae), as a source of feed stands out due to its sustainability and reliability. Under completely controlled climate conditions, the eggs hatch very quickly. Dec 30, 2013 This technical book aims to publish required key information for domestication and production of the insect Hermetia illucens. In the Philippines, there is no known commercial farming of black soldier fly. . One chicken at live weight fetches 900 Kenyan Shillings (Kshs) (A13.
This technical book aims to publish required key information for domestication and production of the insect Hermetia illucens.
Oct 14, 2018 The top 3 rules for farming black soldier flies. The book Black Soldier Fly Biowaste Processing A Step-by-Step Guide 2 nd Edition has been prepared for practical use, explaining the required materials and equipment, as well as each working step similar to a cookbook with its respective recipes.
This flys quick production cycle and high protein concentration make it the perfect candidate for food production.
The BSF is naturally nutritious, protein-packed, high Lipids, calcium-rich treat good for the animal.
Paperback November 7, 2020.


Powering Agrifood: from food industry to green energy
Completion of 2 years of research
The Powering Agri-Food project, which started in December 2021, completes two years of international pioneering research on sustainable energy solutions for farms and food industry. The research focuses on reusing residual materials to make biofuels, generate additional income and reduce waste by deploying innovations in the agricultural food chain.
The agri-food value chain, which consists of multifarious companies ‘from field to food plate’ (Farm to Fork), is a global leader in product and process innovations. New technologies offer the sector opportunities to accelerate the energy transition while reducing its own energy costs and carbon footprint.
2 tracks of research
The theoretical research followed two tracks. On the one hand, it looked at how farmers, cooperatives and processing companies themselves can have an impact on local or regional energy systems. The various energy flows (biomass, solar and wind energy) available and needed offer unique opportunities for self-sufficiency or flexibility of the energy system within the sector – such as heat, power, fuel for agricultural vehicles and transport.
In addition, innovative energy techniques in the production process were investigated. The final goal of the research team is to find out how modern technology can be deployed in a (economically) successful way to provide access to clean energy to farmer cooperatives and agribusinesses around the world. This research involves locations in the Netherlands, India and Africa. The latter assume abundant available supply of ‘free’ renewable energy sources (solar, wind, water) compared to the Dutch scenario. The results of the theoretical research set the stage for further research in practical applications.
Agri-food residues for energy
Clean energy from Indian farms
In Kerala, India, a small-scale hydrogen hub is being investigated in converting rice husks and rubberwood waste into bio-hydrogen, pointing to potential economic benefits. Although bio-hydrogen could replace up to 15% of current hydropower in the region, the economic feasibility is still under further investigation.
A two-step treatment of rice husks has been tested to see if bio-hydrogen can be not only carbon-neutral but also carbon-negative. Model results show that primary biochar production followed by bio-hydrogen production can be an effective way to both improve soil quality and sequester carbon while providing a sustainable source of energy.
Strengthening small African communities
Biogas fuel cells are being tested in sub-Saharan Africa, which enable the generation of decentralised electricity. Despite higher installation costs, the system is efficient and has a payback period of about 6 years.
Sustainable energy from chicory
Chicory pulp, a challenging waste material due to its high moisture content, is being investigated for energy production through methods such as anaerobic digestion and supercritical water gasification (SCWG) in collaboration with Cosun. Both techniques have their own advantages in terms of efficiency, energy intensity and time investment and can be used for different applications depending on processing requirements.
Beer waste becomes energy
At Koningshoeven Abbey, beer waste from the La Trappe brewery is being considered for the production of biogas, which can then be used in a fuel cell to produce power and heat to support the brewing process. This conversion of waste to energy can all be done on site and can greatly improve the sustainability of the business.
The results of Powering Agrifood were made by computer models, and these show high efficiency in converting farm waste into energy, but validation in practice is essential. Decentralised biogas and biohydrogen applications hold great promise for local communities and food processing plants. After theoretical evidence, further research focuses on practical solutions, economic feasibility and technical requirements.
About Powering Agri-Food
The research is fully funded by project partners from energy and agricultural industry and knowledge institutions and focuses on the energy system in the agricultural and food processing industry.
New Energy Coalition leads this collaboration with the University of Groningen, with support and input from TU Delft, Avans Hogeschool, EBN, NAM, iRCB, GasTerra, Gasunie, Cosun, Biosfera, Abdij Koningshoeven and Delta Agrifood Business.


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Here at Murphy Homes we are proud to include bermuda sod on most of the homes we build. Bermuda sod is the most durable, lowest maintenance, lawn grass for the south east. If you are going for “Yard of the Year” a little effort and education can go a long way. If you just want a yard that won’t embarrass you at the neighborhood cookout, a little water and twice monthly mow will check that box! That being said, the first year can be a trying time for a new sod yard.
The purpose of this blog post is to teach you a bit about the process of installing a new yard so that you can have the yard that fits your life style.
Step 1: Grading
When grading a new home yard, we are looking for 3 Goals: 1) Make the yard drain so there is no standing water 48 hours after a rain. 2) Compact the soil enough to keep excessive wash outs and rutting from taking place 3) Leave the soil un-compacted enough to allow the roots from your sod to work their way into the soil.
As you can see, we have to walk a tightrope between goal #2 and #3. We feel we do a good job of this but we are not perfect and mother nature plays a big role. Some ruts from loose compaction and poor growth areas from over compaction are very common issues in new yards. The good news is that by using a little nitrogen based fertilizer and giving your roots time to work their way into the ground, these issues will work their way out.
Pro Tip: Spreading a little sand in uneven areas will allow your bermuda to creep throught the sand and even out your yard. We recommend doing this just before the growing season kicks in, Late April/Early May.
Step 2: Cutting Sod
Sod is grown on sod farms around the area of our neighborhoods. If you pay attention, you may notice sod farms while driving in rural areas. These farms typically start a sod field bypluggingor seeding the area with bermuda. Since bermuda is a creeping grass the plugs will creep together creating an even field of bermuda grass. Once the field is ready to harvest, a machine cuts the top layer of topsoil off which will include the grass leaves, the rhizomes the bermuda grows from, and some roots.
This is a traumatic process for the bermuda. After all, how many plants can you think of that survive after you cut most of the roots off? Luckily, most of the growth energy in bermuda grass is stored in the rhizomes which are extremely hardy. This is why bermuda can survive in its dormant state in winter, during droughts, and during the sod installation process.
Pro Tip: As your new yard starts to grow, please remember the traumatic injury it went through being harvested. As with any injury, a little care and patience are needed.
Step 3: Installation and Initial Care
Once your sod is cut into roles by the sod farm, it is delivered to our neighborhoods and installed. The installation process is simply unrolling the sod on the graded dirt. Once the sod is laid, we do a few passes with a roller to smooth out any unevenness. We have to be careful with this step to prevent any more injury to the sod.
Sod installation machine
Once the sod is in place, it is time to water it to promote root regrowth. This is especially important during summer months. The first 1-3 weeks take a significant amount of water. It is not uncommon for sod to go into dormancy or shock even with heavy watering during this period. Don’t worry! This is perfectly normal. Even if the leaves turn brown, the rhizomes are often just entering a dormant stage and will start new sprouts given adequate care and patience.
Typical patchiness observed in first year sodded lawns.
Pro Tip: Given the amount of injury your sod endures during the harvesting, transportation, and installation process, you should not expect to enjoy an award winning lawn the first growing season.
Step 4: Long Term Enjoyment
The great thing about bermuda sod is that, despite all the difficultes it goes through being installed, the success rate is very nearly 100%. Once your sod begins rooting, we recommend watering regularly the first growing season. 10-15/day 3 days/week is usually more than enough to establish the sod.
The second growing season is when your yard really gets established. This is the year to really dive in and go for the picture perfect lush lawn of your dreams, or sit back and enjoy the extremely low maintenance this type of yard requires.
Second season sodded yard with minimal care.
Pro Tip: At the bare minimum, we recommend a yearly pre-emergent treatment of a broadleaf weed killer and fertilizer from a professional lawn services company.
A bermuda sodded yard is a great choice for building in our area. These yards are attractive, super low maintenance, and durable. The first year of growth can often, but not always, exhibit patchy growth, dormant areas, and some uneven erosion. The good news is that most of these problems get solved with a little patience. Let nature do its thing and you can look forward to years of low maintenance enjoyment!


1 edition of Food supply of the crop dependent population in 1990. found in the catalog.
Food supply of the crop dependent population in 1990.
by Early Warning and Planning Services, Relief and Rehabilitation Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Written in English
|Series||Early warning system meher (main) crop season synoptic report|
|Contributions||Ethiopia. Early Warning and Planning Services.|
|LC Classifications||HD9017.E82 F65 1990|
|The Physical Object|
|Pagination||v, 41 leaves :|
|Number of Pages||41|
|LC Control Number||90980911|
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Global food production faces great challenges in the future. With a future world population of billion by , rising urbanization, decreasing arable land, and weather extremes due to climate change, global agriculture is under pressure. While today over 50 % of the world population live in cities, by , the number will rise to 70 %. The contribution of nutrients from animal pollinated world crops has not previously been evaluated as a biophysical measure for the value of pollination services. This study evaluates the nutritional composition of animal-pollinated world crops. We calculated pollinator dependent and independent proportions of different nutrients of world crops, employing FAO data for crop production, USDA ?id=/
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Introduction. Crop pollination mediated by wild and domesticated animals is a crucial and endangered ecosystem service.Recently, the global economic value of pollination from domesticated and wild animals has been estimated at € billion, while the consumer surplus loss associated with a total loss of animal pollination service was estimated between € and € :// The most widely used and comprehensive data on food supply and consumption is published by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
This data is annually available and is updated by the FAO, extending back until In this chart we see the average daily supply of calories (measured in kilocalories per person per day) by world region, from to 2.
Material and methods. We first estimated the proportion of crop production depending on animal pollination. We selected the leading global crops on the world market out of the FAO crop production list for the year (FAOSTAT ), such that the aggregate represented 99% of total global food production (figure 1).We chose single crops and commodities used for human food with an Aggregate agriculture The growth of global agriculture’s produc-tive potential has so far exceeded population growth, resulting in a steady, albeit slow, in-crease in average per capita food availabil-ity.
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ECONOMICS OF PLANT POLLINATION Worldwide, more than 3, plant species have been used as food, only of which are now widely grown, and only 12 of which furnish nearly 90 percent of the world's :// Irana W.
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The greater the food supply, the more children will survive to maturity. :// Food security sits on the top of the list of targets of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
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Predictions of a global food crisis — that the world’s food production would not be able to keep pace with population growth — have a long history. In the 18th century the English cleric Thomas Robert Malthus hypothesized that gains in per capita resources would inevitably be outstripped by population until food supplies finally acted as a barrier to further growth.1 population persistence, suggesting links between pollination, seed population and demographic viability in this species (Groom ).
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India has started losing its global market share in basmati rice following the government’s decision to fix a minimum export price (MEP) of $1,200 per tonne for the commodity, industry executives and exporters said.
At the recently concluded Istanbul food fair in Turkiye, a key destination for basmati business, not a single Indian company could bag an order for the new basmati crop of any variety because of the $,1200 benchmark fixed by the Centre, they said.
Global buyers are resorting to arm-twisting tactics and delaying payments for orders that were shipped before the Centre’s instructions came in. They are also putting pressure on the Indian basmati trade to send the contracted orders at the price that was fixed earlier to get payments for the already shipped consignments, these people said.
“There were no buyers for India’s newly harvested basmati rice at the International Food Products & Processing Technologies Exhibition in Istanbul held between September 6 and 9,” said Vijay Setia, former president of the All India Rice Exporters Association and a basmati exporter.
Without orders in hand, exporters are not buying good quantities of rice from farmers or creating an inventory.
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Symbol of Living Water and Living Wine
A characteristic star is the geometric outline of the structure of the reference water developed by Harmony H2O. Photo taken in the Masaru Emoto Japan laboratory, the reference water was used for planting and care of the vine as well as in wine production technology (of course, we do not add water to the wine but with the reference water we affect the whole fermentation process).
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Kadyny Vineyard was located in the north of Poland in Kadyny near Elbląg, 3 km from the Vistula Spit, planted in May 2013. Each of 16 thousand seedlings was filled with 5 litres of living water. Generally, a place completely unsuitable for a vineyard... and yet. That is what this bold experiment was about. Due to living water, the seedlings have adapted to difficult conditions, even in winter, when temperatures fall below -30°C. Already in the first months, strong growth was visible, much larger than similar vineyards in better regions of Poland. After the first winter, it was known that the vines were doing very well.
The following months and 2014/2015/2016/2017 years showed that the vines were doing very well, they grew and bore fruit very well. We waited for the most important day for us - the harvest. The first grape harvest took place in October 2018, the wines are currently at the stage of ripening, but their very strong potential is already visible today. During the fermentation process, the wines were treated with the Living Water Technology, which fundamentally changed the wine production cycle. We will see what the international wine contests will show, because they are certainly suitable for them. It seems that a new type of wine, Living Wine.
Living vine fields in Kadyny's Vineyard
Although it was quite a challenge, the vineyard has 16 thousand seedlings x 5 litres of water for each of them, as it was easy to count, it was necessary to prepare a total of 80 000 litres of water. I personally made sure that no one used water other than the special one. After a few months, the vines grew to over 3 meters and they had to be cut, for comparison, the vineyard in Grójec near Warsaw, planted at the same time, grew to a height of 1 meter. I realized then that Emoto gave me an unprecedented knowledge, after all it is a great opportunity to use this knowledge - I thought. See yourself, below photos from the vineyards, for comparison.
After this event, unusual for me, I began to conduct my own research, and although from a scientific point of view they are not based on the science we know, they show water in a completely different light. Traditional science, with its conventional reasoning, is not enough to enter the invisible world of water. What we see and we can observe is only a fraction of a percent of what water is really for us and our planet. We just do not appreciate water. Another experiment that I made was a 14-meter patch on which ground cucumbers were planted, watered with water of the correct structure. On such a small piece of land, over 100 kilograms of cucumbers with a great taste grew, even those overgrown were not empty inside, which I can think about. After these extraordinary experiences, I decided to send water for analysis to the Masoto Emoto laboratory; the water was the basis for creating a device that restores the natural structure of water.