Spring will get all the eye on the subject of gardening. Nevertheless, fall may truly be the very best season for planting and spending time outdoors getting your palms within the filth.
In most locations, the climate in autumn options reasonable temperatures, loads of sunny days and occasional rains—very best circumstances for individuals in addition to crops. Whether or not you prefer to develop meals, flowers or each, the steps that you simply take within the fall will repay for the following gardening season and for years to come back.
Bonus: Getting outdoors and transferring round whereas gardening is the proper exercise to assist your weight reduction targets! On Nutrisystem, we suggest 30 minutes of bodily exercise every day.
Take a look at these 12 simple ideas for fall backyard success:
Many scrumptious and nutritious greens develop greatest in cool temperatures somewhat than within the warmth of summer time. Fall climate additionally permits bushes, shrubs and perennial flowers to settle in and begin rising roots. In case you can, watch for an overcast day earlier than a light-weight rain to plant.
1. Leafy greens, together with spinach, arugula, and kale all do effectively within the fall. You can begin with seeds or with little transplants you purchase on the backyard middle. In all however the coldest areas, these crops will produce a number of harvest-ready leaves in fall, go dormant in winter, after which start rising contemporary leaves because the climate warms once more in spring.
2. Radishes come up rapidly and the spicy roots might be prepared so as to add to your salads in as little as 5 to 6 weeks after you sow the seeds.
three. Carrot seeds germinate extra slowly, however they thrive in cooler temperatures, too. The truth is, you may depart carrots within the floor till it freezes exhausting. They style sweeter after a chill.
four. Garlic grows like many flowering bulbs: You plant particular person cloves of garlic within the fall and every one will change into an entire new bulb over the winter. They’ll be prepared so that you can dig up and eat when the following spring turns to summer time.
5. Fruiting bushes and shrubs get an opportunity to settle in and begin placing down roots whenever you plant them in fall. Even in case you have a small yard, think about placing in a dwarf apple, cherry or peach tree. You’ll benefit from the contemporary fruit for years after. Raspberry bushes want slightly room to unfold out, however they produce abundantly season after season and require virtually no upkeep.
6. Flowering bulbs convey sensible colours to your yard in spring, however they get began in fall. Tulips, daffodils, crocuses and hyacinths come in several sizes, colours and patterns, so you could find some that suit your panorama and style. Plant a combination so you’ve gotten flowers in bloom every month.
Carry it In
7. Cooking herbs, equivalent to thyme, rosemary and chives, develop effectively indoors in winter in addition to outdoors through the hotter months. Earlier than frigid temperatures set in for good, dig up small items of your favourite culinary herbs and plant them in containers with potting soil. Set the pots on a windowsill (ideally going through south or west the place the solar is strongest in winter). Snip off leaves and add them to your meals everytime you need. You can also put fresh-cut herbs in a dry, darkish place for a pair weeks after which it can save you the dried leaves in clear jars to make use of as wanted.
eight. Houseplants, together with cacti and different succulents, thrive once they get to absorb lengthy days of summer time sunshine. Nevertheless, when in a single day temperatures start to drop under 50 levels F, they’re prepared to come back inside. Give them a fast rinse first to clean away any insect pests that is likely to be hanging round.
Prep for Spring
9. You possibly can immediately multiply most of the hottest perennial crops, equivalent to daylilies, peonies and hostas, by dividing them within the fall. Merely dig up clumps of the crops and break them into smaller items along with your palms or a pointy spade. Then replant the items in new spots, water them effectively and watch for them to come back up once more within the spring.
10. You may consider fall leaves in your garden as a nuisance, however they are surely a treasure. Shred up leaves utilizing a garden mower with a grass-catching bag after which unfold them in your flower and vegetable beds. The leaves make a blanket that insulates the soil and retains it from washing away throughout heavy storms. Because the leaves slowly decompose within the coming months, they launch vitamins that crops take up within the spring.
11. Turbocharge your backyard and prepare for spring by mixing manure into the soil in fall. You should purchase nutrient-rich manure in luggage from native backyard facilities or get it from a neighborhood farm, whether or not it comes from cows, horses, sheep or chickens.
12. Preserve your energy tools equivalent to mowers and string trimmers working effectively by draining their gasoline tanks after the final reduce of the season. Put in contemporary fuel whenever you begin them up once more in spring.


From Empordà to Priorat
It is some years since Perelada took the successful decision to produce highly characterful wines in Empordà. It was that same love of our craft that took us to Priorat, one of the best known Denominaciones de Origen internationally and one of only two to be awarded Denominación de Origen Calificada status.
The Cartuja (Charterhouse) of Scala Dei is the historic birthplace of vines and wine making in the Denominación de Origen Calificada Priorat. In the 12th century Carthusian monks from Provence brought with them the knowledge and techniques necessary to develop a viticulture which quickly became established and which has evolved through the centuries. The domains of the Cartuja formed the basis of historical Priorat which today corresponds to the wine-producing region of DOQ Priorat. This small, mountainous area comprises 1,800 hectares of vineyards, some 600 growers and 102 wineries. The terrain is such that the vines have to be planted on steep slopes often making it necessary to build terraces.
The origins of Casa Gran del Siurana
On the outskirts of Bellmunt del Priorat, on the banks of the River Siurana, stands the property popularly known as Casa Gran. This historic, three hundred year old building was previously home to the Carthusian monks of Scala Dei, the monastic order which introduced viticulture into the area in the 12th century.
The property surrounding the Casa Gran, which was witness to the monks’ strict vow of silence, now forms part of our vineyards.
The Casa Gran del Siurana project began in the year 2000 with the goal of producing the wines from scratch: selecting the land with most potential, choosing the most suitable vine stocks and cultivating them carefully until the optimum moment for harvesting, then deciding on the best means of vinification and ageing.


|Amygdalin is a compound found in much of our whole raw food supply and is most abundant in the seeds of non-citrus fruits.
Most commercially prepared amygdalin is extracted from the seeds of apricot. It is composed of two molecules of glucose (a sugar), one molecule of benzaldehyde and one molecule of hydrocyanic acid (an anti-neoplastic compound). Amygdalin is a plant compound that contains sugar and produces cyanide. Amygdalin is found in the pits of many fruits and raw nuts. It is also found in other plants, such as lima beans, clover, and sorghum. Cyanide is believed to be the active cancer-killing ingredient in laetrile. Apricot kernels are the richest source of vitamin B17. Laetrile is present in apricot kernels and to a lesser degree in other stone fruit kernels. It is also found in sprouting seeds. Amygdalin is found naturally in the seeds and pits of apples, cherries, peaches, plums, almonds, papaya, nectarines, and apricots. It also occurs in raw nuts, lima beans, clover, and sorghum. In plants, the cyanogenetic diglucoside may play a natural role in fruit ripening and as a fungicide.
Vitamin B17 is found in most all fruit seeds such as the apple, peach, cherry, orange, plums, nectarine and apricot, often in the extraordinary concentration of 2 to 3 percent. The apple seed is equally rich in vitamin B17. It is found in some beans and many grasses such as wheat grass. Other foods that contain vitamin B17 are bitter almonds, millet, lima beans and more. Two more rich sources of vitamin B17 are the simple cereal millet and buckwheat. Macadamia nuts are very rich in Vitamin B17 and so are bamboo shoots, mung beans, lima beans, butter beans and certain strains of garden peas. But for convenience, the simple sources for vitamin B17 are the seeds of the common fruit. Vitamin B17 is also found in great abundance in a very wide variety of vegetable foods once eaten in great abundance by man, and the natural fodder of animals is similarly rich in the factor.


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Dr. Joseph Harrision
, professor and researcher at Washington State University.
Dr. Joseph Harrison, professor and researcher at Washington State University, is involved with extensive research related to dairy cattle nutrition and its influence on nutrient management. The following research focuses on the effects of potassium and positive dietary cation-anion difference (DCAD) levels on lactating dairy cattle performance.
Tell us a little about your experience with DCAD research.¹
Potassium is an essential regulator of sweat glands, helping keep cows cool, maintain rumen integrity and produce high levels of milk. Realizing that dairy cattle lose excessive amounts of potassium each day through normal daily functions and production needs, our research has focused on increasing levels and delivering potassium to the dairy cow.
In our study, 30 Holstein cows were randomly assigned to one of two groups at 15 days in milk (DIM) through 85 DIM. The Control group was fed potassium through forage sources only at the rate of 1.2% dry matter, resulting in a ration formulated for a DCAD of +25 meq/100g ration dry matter. Treatment cows were supplemented with DCAD Plus® Feed Grade Potassium Carbonate to increase dietary potassium to 2% dry matter and to increase DCAD to +42 meq/100g as shown in the table below.
What were the results of boosting DCAD in lactating cow rations?
Through our research we found that boosting DCAD levels in the early stages of lactation can optimize dry matter intake (DMI) and increase milk and component yields. The chart below outlines the significant improvements in milk fat that were seen in cows fed DCAD Plus. We attributed these improvements to additional rumen buffering to help stabilize the high metabolic acid load occurring to meet the production demands of early lactation animals.
From the trials and milk samples we discovered that potassium also has an effect at the rumen level, lowering the amount of trans-fatty acids in fluid milk.
What are the implications of these findings for dairy producers?
Over the last 18 months, dairy producers have faced many financial hardships; increasing the DCAD levels in the early lactation cows of your herd can improve income over feed cost (IOFC) through increased component levels and feed efficiency.
1 White R, Harrison J, Kincaid R, Block E, St-Pierre N. Effectiveness of potassium carbonate to increase dietary cation-anion difference in early lactation cows. J Dairy Sci 2008; 91: Abstr. 106


The international association of the specialists in genetics has developed the new sort of rice which is able to grow and crop in the soil which lacks phosphor without the necessity in using any fertilizers. They inserted the PSTOL1 gene into the DNA molecule of the plant. The PSTOL1 gene was present in the DNA structures of wild rice in fact but was “lost” in the process of domestication as reported in the article published in the latest issue of Nature magazine.
Phosphor is the micro-element of the crucial significance for the normal growth and development of both plants and animals. As a rule the soil in the most regions contains less phosphor than it is required to maintain the maximum fast growth of the croppers. In that way these ares need the constant manuring. The left-outs of the mineral fertilizers used are washed by the waters of the rivers into the sea. That causes the increasing the amount of seaweed and the acidulation of the water.


Australia | Wheatbelt
- 300,000 hectares
- 100 local stakeholders involved
- 20+ business cases identified
- Partnering with Wide Open Agriculture
A public cause should be owned by the public
A unique venture has been successfully undertaken in Australia by our local partner Wide Open Agriculture (WOA): they are the very first 4 returns-based company that went public, meaning: in April the Initial Public Offering (IPO) started, and as from June they are listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASE). As far as we are aware, this is a global novelty: nowhere else is an enterprise traded on the stock exchange that focuses on regenerating ecosystems and communities through regenerative food and farming systems. So, compliments and cheers to WOA for embarking on such a unique and exciting journey; opening up new perspectives for other companies and investors inspired by our holistic approach. This is truly the start of a whole new dimension of our movement.
WOA is seeking to raise AU$ 5 million to build this food and regenerative agriculture movement and strives for long-term, sustainable financial returns for their shareholders. Through their vertically-integrated business model that includes regenerative land management, protected cropping and a food brand called Food for Reasons™. The funding will be used to grow these business streams.
Regenerative land management
Through its farmland management business, WOA intends to use off balance sheet funding from family offices, impact investors and pension funds to purchase undervalued agricultural land assets. WOA earns an annual management fee to act as the asset manager and will collaborate with experienced farmers to employ regenerative farming practices. This will generate sustainable annual revenue and increase the value of land assets over time. WOA currently already owns and manages 310 hectares of farmland in East Kulinbah, Western Australia, and intends to expand its farmland management business upon completion of the IPO.
WOA grows premium quality vegetables using innovative protected cropping technology that eliminates many of the risks associated with traditional open-field farming, such as frost, extreme heat and hail. Meanwhile optimising harvesting conditions to maximise crop yield and minimise water use. WOA’s 5,000 sqm pilot site in Arthur River has successfully proven that high value produce can be grown in the Wheatbelt climate, previously only considered suitable for broad acre cropping. The protected cropping technology is widely used in warm weather horticulture regions in North and South America to produce a range of fruit and vegetable produce.
Food for Reasons brand
WOA has established distribution and marketing channels in Western Australia through its Food for Reasons brand™. Sales of fresh premium produce from WOA’s protected cropping operations began in April 2017 through online, retail and wholesale avenues. WOA also aims to market and distribute premium value-added products, utilising existing cereals and livestock products from Wheatbelt producers. These products will be marketed as a premium product and will leverage consumer demand for high-quality, healthy food with Wheatbelt provenance. As the protected cropping operations expand across multiple sites in the Wheatbelt and the packaged food line grows, WOA will expand its distribution to the Eastern states of Australia and Asia.
We believe an investment in Wide Open Agriculture is an expression of love for rural communities, Wheatbelt ecosystems and a healthy dash of new hope for the world!


Biofuels may be renewable sources of energy, but that does not necessarily mean they are environmentally sound. A key problem with biofuels – which have been more accurately named ‘agrofuels’ by some experts – is that they require large amounts of plant material to produce. This plant material requires an incredible amount of land on which to grow.
In the past few years, as our reliance on fossil fuels such as oil has become impossible to maintain, there has been a move by western governments and businesses to expand the production of biofuels to provide renewable fuel for global industries. By 2020, in just over 11 years time, 10% of all the transport fuel used in Europe is targeted to come from biofuel sources.
Similar targets set in the USA say it will produce 35 billion gallons of biofuels annually by 2020. To fulfil this ambitious goal, nearly all of the corn and soy harvested in North America would need to be subverted to biofuel production. And Europe would only be left with 30% of its land to grow crops for food. Estimates say that around 75% of the increase in food prices seen in recent years has been due solely to the expansion of biofuels.
As a solution to this problem, more affluent countries have commissioned biofuel crop products that they then intend to use as the raw materials for biofuel production from low- and middle-income countries in Africa, Asia and South America. Brazil is already very well known from its production of biofuels from sugar cane and other countries are following in its footsteps.
Land Use Conflicts
One of the most worrying aspects of the increase in biofuel production is the pressure that it will put on land. Some areas of rich forest will no doubt be cleared to make more space to grow cash crops. There will also be a conflict between the local people who belong to companies who are offering employment in the area and who want to use land for biofuel crops and individuals and organisations who want to grow food crops.
It does not make sense for a rural community in Africa to use the majority of its land to grow sugar cane to fuel cars in US and European cities while its own people, who probably don’t even own a car, go without food.
Although proponents of biofuels argue that the influx of new investment into poorer areas of the world will have a benefit in terms of job creation and more disposable income, critics say that it will force people to leave their land and will actually cause more poverty.
It has also been suggested that genetically engineering crops to produce the plant components that make better biofuels will make land use more efficient. However, genetically engineered plants are not well understood with respect to their impact on the environment, so this seems an uncertain solution. Contamination of local environments may cause problems that we cannot even anticipate.
Will Biofuels Reduce Global Warming?
Although biofuels are renewable and they are made from plants, which release oxygen into the atmosphere and take in carbon dioxide, the process of developing them may not help with global warming at all. The process of recovering the useful components from the plant material and converting the raw chemicals into hydrocarbons that can be used as clean and efficient fuels is a complex one. It is also very inefficient. Some experts have calculated that producing a gallon of fossil fuels requires much more than one gallon of oil – which completely defeats the objective.
In order to grow the crops required for the production of biofuels, other resources are also used which create environmental emissions. Fertilisers derived from petroleum, one of the fractions of crude oil, are used in great quantities to maximise the crop yields of plants used in biofuel production. Emissions of nitrous oxide also increase and this gas also acts as a greenhouse gas in the same way as carbon dioxide. Unfortunately, nitrous oxide is 300 times worse for its capacity to warm the Earth.
Is There a Future for Biofuels?
Possibly, even though agrofuels may eventually be outlawed. Some researchers are looking into the possibility of producing fuels using microbes, particularly blue green algae. These can be grown in great vats of liquid nutrient, so do not require an increase in land-use. If the culture conditions, the right species of algae and the chemical processes required to turn them into fuel can be perfected, this might provide a much more sustainable solution to the global fuel crisis.


Epidemiological studies have revealed that the intake of grain-based products and whole grains is linked with a reduced risk of age-related disorders and oxidative-stress related chronic diseases. The health benefits of wheat are solely dependent on the type of wheat being consumed. Here are the amazing benefits of wheat, which you need to be aware of.
Passion fruit is a berry type of fruit that is borne on vines. This distinctive fruit contains numerous seeds that are encompassed by aromatic gelatinous juicy pulp. Its unique aroma is due to the numerous volatile compounds that degenerate with an increasing temperature. The passion fruit can either be yellowish or purple in colour. Here are some important reasons why this fruit is highly essential to us.
Due to the increasing awareness that is drawn towards the consumption of phytochemical compounds, the intake of maize has recently gained attention for studies. Maize is considered a healthy food because of its high constituent of phytochemicals and essential nutrients. Resistant starch from maize or high-amylose maize exhibits several health beneficial effects. Due to the numerous health benefits of maize, its inclusion in our daily diets is highly recommended. Moreover, the increasing population continues to increase the demand for more food production. Apart from satisfying the incessant demand for food, maize has been proven to meet up with both our nutritional, pharmaceutical, therapeutic, economic, medical and industrial demands.
The Capsicum peppers possess several pharmacologically active compounds that are medicinally beneficial for our well-being. One invaluable Capsicum peppers that is of immense importance is the bell pepper. Bell pepper or sweet pepper is a cultivar group of the species Capsicum annuum. Bell peppers are richly fortified with natural pharmacological bioactive compounds. Studies reveal that a regular consumption of these bioactive compounds is essential for a healthy body due to their high antioxidant properties.
Due to the immeasurable medicinal benefits of the rhubarb vegetable, it is often referred to as "the wondrous drug". Rhubarb is richly endowed with several health-benefiting vitamins, minerals and active compounds. It also exhibits several pharmacological activities such as antioxidizing, antiplatelet, immunoregulation, purgation, antidyslipidemic, antiulcer, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, nephroprotective, antifungal and antidiarrhoeal effects.
Blackcurrant is an edible fruit that is presently gaining remarkable scientific attention because of its high constituent of essential phenolic compounds and ascorbic acid. The phenolics in blackcurrant have been associated with numerous health benefits such as the inhibition of development of specific types of cancers, inflammation and cardiovascular-related diseases. The extracts from blackcurrant pomace contain high amounts of phenolic compounds, especially anthocyanins.
Due to the high nutritional and medicinal properties of grapes, their seeds and leaves have been used since time immemorial as home remedies for tackling diseases. A regular consumption of grapes has been linked with a minimal occurrence of degenerative diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
Diets rich in fruits continue to gain global attraction as an ideal way of boosting good health and tackling diseases. One uncommon but yet an invaluable citrus fruit that is highly essential to the body is the blood orange. This tasty unique orange fruit is believed to have
How often do you consume fruits? Is fruits consumption part of your everyday eating-habit? Did you know that the World Health Organisation recommends at least five portions of fruits intake on a daily basis? Yes, the human race is blessed with countless fruits but one fruit that is popular all over the globe is the sweet orange.
One important fruit that is highly nutritious and medicinal is the fig fruit. Fig is highly nutritious and it is an excellent source of phenolic compounds, essential vitamins and minerals that are useful for the healthy functioning of the body.


In an effort to reduce pressure on the Tapanuli orangutan's habitat in the Dolok Sipirok Nature Reserve, Sipirok subdistrict, South Tapanuli district, Scorpion Indonesia Foundation encourages the indegenous people and local community in Ramba Sihasur village to reduce their livelihood-seeking activities in the forest. The foundation assists the community in two areas of livelihood namely potato farming and freshwater fish farming. Both areas of livelihood have been in good progress.
For freshwater fish farming, the harvest had been carried out earlier. Meanwhile, the potato farms just started harvesting on the 11th of February 2023. In that first harvest, the farmers invited representatives of the Scorpion Foundation to witness their success in managing the farm.
For the first harvest they produced 1,5 tons of potatoes which they immediately sold at IDR10,000 per kilogram. Thus, from the first harvest they earned IDR 15,000,000. The proceeds from the sales of the potatoes were divided equally by the members of the farmers group.
The Scorpion Foundation assists the community in intensive agricultural development by increasing agricultural productivity without expanding land. From the start they had made a commitment not to expand their land nor to encroach on the orangutan habitat around them.
The potato farming community is a member of two farmers’ groups in Ramba Sihasur village, namely MAWAR farmers’ group, and the SUBUR farmers’ group. About 50% of program participants are women.
Potato harvesting activities in Ramba Sihasur village.
The farmers collecting potatoes.


Most residential and commercial property owners use excessive amounts of water to keep their grass and landscape green and lush, costing them more money than necessary.
Proper irrigation is crucial to the health of your lawn and landscape. Under-watering can impact the roots of your grass and shrubs, leading to increased chinch bug activity. Over-watering promotes fungus and disease such as brown patch and root rot, as well as uncontrollable weeds such as crabgrass and sedge.
Here at Lively Lawns, we offer maintenance, repair, and replacement services to any irrigation system.
We work with the following:
- All systems, manufacturers & designs
- Domestic water systems
- Pump & well systems
- Backflow preventers
- Main & lateral lines
- Valves, located, repaired & replaced
- Controllers programmed, replaced
- Lightning damage trouble-shooting, estimates & repair
Water conservation is important. We know that too little or too much water can cause serious problems to the health and integrity of your lawn and plant life. We ensure a maintained, customized time and zoning schedule for your irrigation system to effectively keep your lawn and plant life thriving for years to come.


Follow the plants as they show us a simple way of seasonal eating...
Spring as the energy is expanding rapidly, include some shoots and tender green leaves, try sprouting, purple sprouting broccoli and the first salad greens
Summer as the energy is softening but still expanding, include some edible flowers such as nasturtiums and borage, alongside mature leafy greens, lollo rosso frilly lettuce, cauliflower.
Late Summer harvest as the energy reaches a balance point, include some nature's bounty, sun ripened vegetable, sweet corn, squashes, fruit, berries.
Autumn as the energy descends focus on roots, include some celeriac, turnips, beetroot, potatoes, fennel and garlic.
Winter as the energy reaches it's deepest point, include more roots and seeds, including dried beans and lentils, leeks, swede, shallots.
So in the UK we are in Summer so try making cauliflower 'cous cous' and using this as a tasty flour-free, gluten-free base for a salad and then top with peppery nasturtium flowers.


Thanks to our expertise in the industry, we as a Manufacturer, Exporter & Supplier, strive to deliver nothing short of excellence to our customers. Red Onion on offer is cultivated in a hygienic environment. Any kind of harmful chemicals or pesticides are not used by during its processing. Its size varied between 25 mm and 80 mm. Due to its flawless quality, it is now being exported to many more countries like Indonesia, Thailand, Phillippines, Greece, Taiwan and China.
India is producing nearly 5,500,000 Metric Tonnes of onion every year and nearly two thirds of the crop is available in Western region and balance from south and east regions. The size of Indian Onion varies in the range of 25 mm – 80 mm.
Earlier onion was exported only to Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and Middle East. Since last two years other countries like Indonesia, Thailand, Phillippines, Taiwan and China in the Far East, European countries like Greece have also started buying onion from India.
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What is grass-cycling? Grass-cycling is the practice of recycling your lawn’s grass clippings by leaving them on your lawn instead of raking or bagging them for disposal. The shredded clippings then decompose and return moisture and nutrients to the lawn. By simply leaving the clippings on your lawn you can: reduce mowing time; save money; and reduce waste. You don’t need a special lawn mower to do grass-cycling. Just remove the grass catcher from your mower and you’re ready to grass-cycle.
Just keep in mind the following tips: · Never cut more than 1/3 of the grass height in a single mowing, otherwise, you’ll end up with messy clumps of grass clippings on the lawn. Adjust you mower blade height to approximately 3”—4” for summer mowing. The height may be lowered to about 2” for spring and fall mowing. Keeping your grass height higher also has the effect of shading out weeds in the lawn. · Mow when the grass is dry. This will help avoid clumps of grass being left on the lawn. · NOTE: If you do have a wet or taller growing patch of lawn and your mower leaves grass clumps behind, mow over the clippings a second time to further shred them. · Keep your mower blade sharp. A dull blade will tear the grass blades and leave ragged edges that will appear brownish. JUST THINK: A typical 40-foot by 100-foot lawn (4,000 square feet) produces about 1,200 pounds – nearly 50 bags – of grass clippings each year!!! Think of the time, money, and effort it takes to bag all those clippings. Why go through all that hassle when it’s not necessary? Start grass-cycling now.


The students in Lee Ann Bertsch and Jennifer Hoffman's Pre-K 2 classes have been learning about hydroponic garden towers. The children planted lettuce and kale seeds about a month ago and it was finally time to taste them. Casey Wolford from SAGE Dining Service came to the classroom and helped the children harvest the fresh plants. After talking about the benefits of eating fresh foods, he offered up a "mobile salad bar." The children were able to pick from many healthy toppings to add to their salads. It was a great way to experience the benefits of having an indoor garden. The students plan to share their next harvest with the Dining Terrace so all of the school can taste the delicious foods they have been growing!
-Lee Ann Bertsch and Jennifer Hoffman
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While wine production is still at a nascent stage in India, travel trends indicate a steady growth of wine tourism. Cleartrip gives you five top vineyards in the country that are setting the foundation for this niche tourism to flourish in the coming years.
Soma Vine Village- Nashik, Maharashtra
Soma Vine Village is located at Sula Vineyards, is spread over 1800 acres of land on the hills of Gangapur in Nashik. Sula is the most popular wine brand in India and is the leader in the Indian wine industry. The stimulating vine-gardens of Sula provide the perfect backdrop for your wine tour and tasting session at India’s first tasting room ‘The Tasting Room’.
Heritage Grape Winery-Mysore, Karnataka
Heritage winery was founded in 2004 by RV Reddy and is located 60 km southwest to Bangalore, near the town of Channapatna. The vineyard offers five different varieties of wines, two of Indian origin and three of French origin. Heritage is perhaps best known for its fortified wines made from the Bangalore Blue grape, a cultivar of Vitis labrusca.
Grover Zampa Vineyards- Nandi Hills, Karnataka
At the foot of Nandi hills the grapes grown near the sylvan valleys of Sanjegaon, the vineyards of Grover and Zampa have come together to produce the exceptional quality wines. They have furnished their wineries with the wine processing equipment’s and tanks that are mostly imported from Italy and hence making it among the top list of the wine producers in India. The splendid scenic views of Nandi hills in Grover and serenity of the valley bestowing charm to the vineyards of Zampa makes both the places the most favourite touring destinations for the wine lovers.
Chateau d’Ori- Dindori, Nashik
The intimidating French feel of the Chateau d’Ori Estate, enthralls the visitors on their wine tour, providing them the remembrance of a lifetime. The estate has India’s largest merlot plantation and has also won an award for the best Cabernet Merlot wine producer in India. It is also establishing a trend in making the ‘Estate Bottled’ wines; the most valued and internationally acclaimed wine product. This 200-acre vineyard avoid the use of the fertilizers and pesticides, and natural power generating windmills makes it a must visit for the wine lovers.
KRSMA Vineyards- Hampi, Karnataka
Situated at the World’s Heritage Site, KRSMA produces the best and unique quality wine each year, which is counted amongst the most popular destinations in wine tourism. Placed on the slopes of Hampi Hills at an altitude of around 590 m above sea level with plenty of breeze but rainfall is very less for the soil. Grapes of each harvest are selected for production, and that is the reason why only limited bottles come out and are counted amongst the best.


Larson Farms, an American YouTube channel, has an estimated net worth of $700,000 as of 2023. Owned by Doug and Randy Larson, this channel has been capturing the attention of viewers for 11 years and has amassed a substantial subscriber base.
Larson Farms showcases its expertise and passion through engaging videos in the categories of Knowledge, Lifestyle, and Vehicles. With an annual revenue of approximately $480,000, the channel has become a profitable venture for the Larson family. Notably, Larson Farms also generates additional income through YouTube ads, earning anywhere from $3 to $7 per 1,000 video views.
Located in Ada, Minnesota, Larson Farms sprawls across an impressive 6,500 acres. Specializing in corn and soybean production, the farm has established itself as a prominent player in the agricultural industry. In addition to crop cultivation, Larson Farms operates as a custom feedlot and nurtures cattle and hogs.
The success of Larson Farms is firmly rooted in the dedication and hard work of its family members. Lynn, Norm, and Dave, among others, contribute as full-time employees, ensuring the smooth operations and continued growth of the farm and channel.
However, the Larson family has also endured a recent tragedy. Chet Larson, grandson of the original owner, suffered the heartbreaking loss of his wife, Nicole, in May 2021. Despite this devastating event, Larson Farms remains resilient, channeling their grief into community engagement.
Larson Farms actively participates in local agricultural events and enthusiastically supports community outreach programs. Through their unwavering commitment to both farming and community, they continue to leave a lasting impact.
- Larson Farms has an estimated net worth of $700,000 as of 2023.
- The YouTube channel has been active for 11 years and has gained a substantial subscriber base.
- Annual revenue amounts to approximately $480,000, with additional income generated from YouTube ads.
- Larson Farms specializes in corn and soybean production and runs a custom feedlot for cattle and hogs.
- The Larson family members, including Lynn, Norm, and Dave, work as full-time employees on the farm.
- Chet Larson, a grandson of the original owner, tragically lost his wife, Nicole, in May 2021.
- Larson Farms actively engages with the community and supports local agricultural events and outreach programs.
The Larson Farms YouTube Channel
Larson Farms is a prominent YouTube channel that has been active for 11 years, gaining a large subscriber base and generating significant revenue. Owned by Doug and Randy Larson, the channel offers a variety of engaging videos in the categories of Knowledge, Lifestyle, and Vehicles. With millions of views, Larson Farms has become a go-to platform for those interested in farming, rural life, and sustainable agriculture.
The channel’s annual revenue stands at an impressive $480,000, making it a financially successful venture for the Larson family. This income is primarily derived from YouTube ads, with earnings ranging from $3 to $7 per 1,000 video views. The popularity of Larson Farms’ content, combined with their dedicated subscriber base, contributes to their consistent revenue stream.
|Categories||Subscriber Base||Estimated Annual Revenue|
Located in Ada, Minnesota, Larson Farms occupies a vast expanse of land, spanning over 6,500 acres. The farm specializes in corn and soybean production, ensuring the sustainability of their agricultural operations. Additionally, Larson Farms operates as a custom feedlot, providing services to farmers in the area. The farm also raises cattle and hogs, further diversifying their operations and contributing to their overall income.
Larson Farms is not just a successful YouTube channel; it is an integral part of the Larson family’s life and community. Family members, including Lynn, Norm, and Dave, work as full-time employees on the farm, actively participating in its day-to-day operations. Despite the recent tragedy of Chet Larson losing his wife, Nicole, in May 2021, Larson Farms continues to engage with the community. They participate in local agricultural events, share knowledge and insights, and support various community outreach programs.
Larson Farms’ Agricultural Operations
Larson Farms operates as a notable agricultural enterprise, specializing in corn and soybean production, while also running a custom feedlot and raising cattle and hogs. The farm, located in Ada, Minnesota, spans over 6,500 acres, providing ample space for their agricultural activities. With a rich history of over 11 years, Larson Farms has established itself as a trusted and respected name in the industry.
The Larson family members, including Lynn, Norm, and Dave, play vital roles as full-time employees, ensuring the smooth operations of the farm. Their expertise and dedication contribute to the farm’s ongoing success. The farm’s specialization in corn and soybean production showcases their commitment to sustainable agriculture and meeting the demands of the market.
In addition to their crop production, Larson Farms also operates a custom feedlot, catering to the needs of livestock farmers in the area. This feedlot provides a convenient solution for farmers who require quality feed for their cattle and hogs. By offering custom feedlot services, Larson Farms supports the local agricultural community, strengthening the bond between farmers and ensuring the growth and prosperity of the region’s livestock industry.
|Corn and Soybean Production||Ada, Minnesota||6,500 acres||Lynn, Norm, Dave|
Despite recent challenges, including the tragic loss of Chet Larson’s wife, Nicole, Larson Farms remains resilient and strongly connected to the community. They actively engage with the local agricultural events, fostering a sense of camaraderie and support among their peers. Larson Farms’ commitment to community outreach programs exemplifies their dedication to giving back and making a positive impact.
In summary, Larson Farms’ agricultural operations encompass a wide range of activities, from corn and soybean production to running a custom feedlot and raising livestock. With their expertise, dedication, and involvement in the community, Larson Farms continues to thrive as a respected agricultural enterprise.
Tragedy and Community Engagement
Larson Farms has recently faced tragedy with the loss of Nicole, the wife of Chet Larson, but remains actively engaged with the community through various initiatives. Despite the heartbreaking loss, the Larson family continues to participate in local agricultural events and support community outreach programs.
Chet Larson, a grandson of the original owner, has shown remarkable resilience and strength during this difficult time. The Larson family’s commitment to their community is evident in their efforts to connect with fellow farmers and community members, providing a source of support and inspiration for others facing their own challenges.
Supporting Local Causes
Not only does Larson Farms actively engage with the community, but they also contribute to various local causes. Recognizing the importance of giving back, the family donates both time and resources to initiatives that benefit the greater community. From sponsoring local 4-H clubs to volunteering at food drives, the Larson family exemplifies the spirit of community involvement.
|Local 4-H Clubs||Sponsorship and mentorship|
|Food Drives||Volunteering and donations|
|Agricultural Education Programs||Guest speakers and farm tours|
The Larson family’s dedication to community engagement not only reflects their values but also strengthens the bond between Larson Farms and the people they serve. Through their ongoing support and involvement, Larson Farms continues to play a vital role in the local community.
Conclusion and Final Thoughts on Larson Farms’ Net Worth
In conclusion, Larson Farms has achieved significant success as both a YouTube channel and an agricultural enterprise, with an estimated net worth of $700,000. The channel, owned by Doug and Randy Larson, has garnered a large subscriber base and has been active for over a decade.
Larson Farms primarily focuses on sharing knowledge, lifestyle, and vehicle-related content, which has contributed to its steady revenue stream of approximately $480,000 per year. The channel also benefits from YouTube ads, earning between $3 and $7 per 1,000 video views. This additional income has solidified Larson Farms’ position as a profitable venture.
Located in Ada, Minnesota, Larson Farms encompasses an impressive 6,500 acres and specializes in corn and soybean production. The farm’s operations extend to operating as a custom feedlot and raising cattle and hogs. The commitment of family members, including Lynn, Norm, and Dave, who work as full-time employees, further strengthens the farm’s success.
While Larson Farms has experienced recent tragedy with the loss of Chet Larson’s wife, Nicole, in May 2021, the family remains actively engaged with the community. They participate in local agricultural events and lend their support to community outreach programs. This involvement not only showcases their commitment to their community but also emphasizes the integral role Larson Farms plays in the agricultural landscape.
What is the estimated net worth of Larson Farms?
Larson Farms has an estimated net worth of $700,000 as of 2023.
How long has Larson Farms been active?
Larson Farms has been active for 11 years.
What categories of videos does Larson Farms primarily post?
Larson Farms primarily posts videos in the categories of Knowledge, Lifestyle, and Vehicles.
How much revenue does Larson Farms earn annually?
Larson Farms earns around $480,000 in revenue annually.
How does Larson Farms generate additional income?
Larson Farms generates additional income through YouTube ads, with earnings ranging from $3 to $7 per 1,000 video views.
Where is Larson Farms located?
Larson Farms is located in Ada, Minnesota.
What is the specialization of Larson Farms?
Larson Farms specializes in corn and soybean production.
What other agricultural operations does Larson Farms engage in?
Larson Farms also operates as a custom feedlot and raises cattle and hogs.
Who are the full-time employees on Larson Farms?
Family members, including Lynn, Norm, and Dave, work as full-time employees on Larson Farms.
Has Larson Farms faced any recent tragedy?
Yes, Chet Larson, the grandson of the original owner, lost his wife Nicole in May 2021.
How does Larson Farms engage with the community?
Larson Farms actively engages with the community, participates in local agricultural events, and supports community outreach programs.
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Various Metals & Sapele Mahogany 10′ x 4′ x 4′, Located on Fort Lee Road on the Leonia Public Library front lawn.
Continuing my journey on technology and farming this sculpture was inspired by the evolution of corn. Corn is a staple crop that’s importance lies on feeding the world. As the human population continues to rise we depend on farmers to increase global food production.
Farmers have been selecting the most productive plants and seeds from their crops for thousands of years. In the last quarter century, scientists have begun selecting productive traits at the individual gene level to create new seeds. Science has become the new machine farmers use to increase crop yields. But with this new machine, scientists have created corn plants that are no longer self-sustainable. It is now believed that if farmers stopped planting seeds tomorrow, corn would cease to exist.
“Corn Fields” sculpture represents the force between nature and science. Cables with wood pieces are woven through the structure representing genetic modification of the seed. The wood pieces symbolize the original seed thus creating the web of life.
This sculpture was inspired by Washington Irving’s Legend of Sleepy Hollow, weaving the region’s history of folk tales together with superstitions. Sleepy Hollow is known as the region of shadows and for the witching influence of the air. The best known celebration of this time of year stems from the Celtic festival of Samhain, where Celtic people had celebrations to ward off wandering ghosts. In the 19th century, the Irish immigrants brought this festival to America, which developed into Halloween. “The Legend” represents the love triangle that was the core theme in the Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The shapes of the horse’s head and hooves symbolizes not only the horse of Ichabod and the ghost of the Headless Horseman but also the dichotomy of America and Europe, a correlating theme Irving used throughout the essay. The sides of the sculpture are woven with wood and glass. The wood representing the vine of the pumpkin and the glass representing the pumpkin, the same as the Celtic legends have been woven into our culture. “The Legend” stands upright allowing the viewer to see shadows through the openings created by the different dimensions. These shadows create the bewitching feeling of the legend. Your eye ends at the top of the sculpture with a reflective metal pumpkin head bringing to the conclusion the complexity of Sleepy Hollow.
ONE IN PART, WHOLE IN BEING
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The 2018 Good Food Awards were wonderful! We loved meeting so many amazing food crafters, tasting their winning entries and hearing wisdom-filled speeches by Alice Waters, Madhur Jaffrey, Good Food Foundation Director Sarah Weiner, Bi-Rite owner Sam Mogannam and various GFA winners. Christina Joy Neumann, Apoidea’s owner and beekeeper, was honored to give a speech on behalf of the Honey Category winners. Apoidea received the 2018 Award for its Allegheny Fall Fallopia Wildflower Honey, three years after being recognized as a 2015 Good Food Award winner for its Allegheny Knotweed Rosemary-Infused honey. Apoidea was a 2017 Good Food Award Finalist for its Allegheny Spring Tree Blossom Honey.
Honoring products that embody both culinary excellence and environmental responsibility, Good Food Award judges select by blind-tasting samples from thousands of entrants in an effort to recognize superior craftsmanship in 15 categories ranging from cheeses to spirits to honey ( www.goodfoodawards.org). Winning honey must be 100% transparently sourced from the apiary named on the label and made without the use of antibiotics, high fructose corn syrup feed or prophylactic disease treatments administered without proper testing. In addition, the hives of Good Food Award-winning honey cannot be located within a five-mile radius of crops that receive heavy usage of agrochemicals to prevent excessive pesticide exposure.
As a two-time Good Food Award winner and passionate advocate for change in the honey industry, Christina Neumann was chosen to deliver acceptance remarks at the award ceremony in San Francisco. Her comments can be read at this link: 2018 Honey Category. You can listen to all the speeches during the evening at this link: 2018 Good Food Awards Recording. The Honey Category starts at around the 1 h.:23 m.:00 s. point in the ceremony. Eleanor Gease for Each Peach Market in Washington, DC announced the category winners. Christina used her speech as an opportunity to thank the Good Food Foundation for setting high quality standards in the honey industry where wholesomeness is often taken for granted and words such as “local” and “sustainable” are thrown around with little accountability. Christina also reiterated the importance of treating bees humanely and making their best interest a priority when growing a honey business.
Apoidea is an urban apiary ranging seasonally from 50-80 hives and located within a 10 mile radius of downtown Pittsburgh. The ecological mission of the apiary is grounded in a recognition of the intimate and amazing symbiosis between hard-working bees and Western Pennsylvania’s diversity of flowering plants. Both the 2015 and 2018 Good Food award-winning honeys were crafted by Apoidea’s bees working the late-season blooms along the banks of the Allegheny River between Etna and Millvale, Pennsylvania. Apoidea’s founder, Christina Joy Neumann, regards both Good Food Award winning honeys as “validation of the unique flavors created by the mix of fall wildflowers that bloom along the banks of our three rivers which help create a distinctly Western Pennsylvania terroir.”


After much discussion between Glenn and I we decided to "mix up" our yard. For 8 years we have planted our garden in the backyard, planting your traditional garden plot in rows of corn, beans, zucchini etc. Glenn has played around with the garden watering trying to get to the most bang for our buck but if you know Central Oregon the watering is one of the many challenges you come across in your garden. Just to list a few; cold nights, short growing season like under 50 days, deer, rabbits this is what makes up gardening in the high desert of Oregon.
The above link is what we used as "guidelines". Those of you that know my Husband will understand what I mean. Our good friend Lisa was over for the weekend, she got to see 1st hand Glenn and I trying to get the 1st box built. After we were well on our way Lisa states that most people hire out to have this done or buy kits. My only comment to you my dear friend is "now do you really think we are like most people"?
I am please to say we are 1/2 way done with the 3 boxes we are building this year deciding to build the next 3 in 2012 for a total of 6 boxes. Moving the boxes to the front yard is a good decision but pulling up sod is a killer. My core muscles are so sore, but I guess that is a good thing right. Every night since we have started this project both Glenn and I are popping aspirin for our aches and pains, it is so silly getting old and what you have to put up with isn't it.
If I could see into future I would say the 3rd week of June will be the date I can sit back and wait for the seeds and baby plants to start growing. That is my personal goal to have this all completed. If you are wondering what we are going to do with the huge garden space in the backyard, we are turning it into a small field of wild flowers mixed with sunflowers it will be a sight to behold so you can be sure I will be posting some wonderful photos for you to enjoy.
|Getting started is the easy part!|
|One frame built.|
|Pulling up sod, Google it, they make it sound so easy. Just do this they say, oh the pain it puts on your body:(...|
|All 3 frames built as I type 2 frames have sod removed, 1 frame has its mixture of dirt in it, just waiting to be planted.|
|Remember to mix your dirt you buy from the dirt place with peat moss. What is peat moss anyways??|
|I don't like that old sod, it is going to the dump.|
|Micah taking a break from studies to play us a tune or two. Thanks we needed that and I am sure he did too.|


Santa Fe has nine community gardens. A community garden is a space where plots of land are leased to families or individuals with access during garden season or year round. There are many other types of gardens in homes, schools and organizations that may not appear on this list. Community Garden plots may still be available if you are interested in joining the gardens in your neighborhood. They are typically $15-$30 for the year and are 5′x10 to 10′x16′ depending on the garden location. Many have events and classes at the gardens. Here is contact information for the gardens.
1. The City of Santa Fe Community Gardens are Sunny Slope Community Garden, La Familia, Maclovia Community Garden and Frenchy’s Community Garden. Cielo Vista Park is a new garden in 2013. Contact Jessie Esparza at 955-2106 for details.
2. Earth Care has a Youth & Community Garden on Country Club and Jaguar. Contact email@example.com for details.
3. The El Dorado School Community Garden has a website for more information. Contact Marilynn Jacobs at 780-8450 or via e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.org.
4. The Milagro Community Garden on Rodeo Road is currently accepting new gardeners and has a waiting list. Email email@example.com for information.
5. Railyard Park has a website www.railyardpark.org for more information on joining the garden and events and workshops.
Join the Community Garden Tour on September 14, 2013 to see the gardens and start signing up for the following year. We will post additional information online.


I'm green and fresh and vegetable.
I've grown but still am, never done.
Don't expect me to know what the tree knows,
don't expect me to understand how she's felt.
When I've yet to bloom my first flower,
And still shine with the chlorophyll sheen.
Don't ask me to know where the wind goes,
don't ask me to tell what he's seen.
I've yet to be withered by winter,
my stem's yet to bistre and thicken.
Do not hope I should have known,
like I should not have hoped I hoped.


Spatial Data and Precision Agriculture
Precision Agriculture is a methodology of farm management that relies on data, and data analysis to support the farmer’s decision-making process to decrease inputs.
The origin of Precision Agriculture begins with researchers collecting soil samples, and using spatial statistics methods to determine the different soil types in a field. From this analysis, the researchers developed soil maps. Farms were early adopters of both GPS and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technologies. As civilian GPS became more accurate, farms started to utilize this technology to increase the accuracy of operational spatial data. Collecting spatial data from equipment and sensors that allowed farms to pinpoint the high yield areas. Also, using GPS data to determine where to increase or decrease pesticides, fertilizers use and irrigation.
Software as a Farm Input
The business case for Precision Agriculture methods is the reduction of farm inputs. Farm inputs range from equipment, seeds, pesticides to energy. In turn a reduction in farm inputs reduces the overall cost to produce a harvest.Modern farm inputs include an Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem - networks of advanced sensors, auto guided driving tractors (harvesting both crops and data), servers and drones. Furthermore, data purchased is also a farm input. The data purchased by the farm assist in the planning and execution of the harvest, such as weather feeds, and satellite imagery.
Harvesting, Both Crops and Data
During planting and harvest, these farm inputs yield more data for the farm to analyze. Location of tractors and their status, drone flights to find areas of crops under duress and the yields of individual fields. Smaller farms may only generate a few hundred rows of data a day, while a large farm could generate billions.According to Business Insider, the amount of data generated by the farm will dramatically increase over the next 20 years.
As the amount of data the farm generates increase, data management and analysis becomes more difficult and costly.
Open Source Software, and Farming
Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial (FOSS4G) technology can play a role in reducing the cost of software inputs, and allow farms to analyze and visualize their data.
Two LocationTech software projects, hosted at the Eclipse Foundation, can assist farms with the analysis of large amounts of spatial data: LocationTech GeoMesa and LocationTech GeoTrellis.
GeoMesa brings spatiotemporal analytics and visualizations to Accumulo, a scalable data storage and retrieval system. Farms that leverage GeoMesa will be able to perform large scale analysis on their vector data. Vector data is normally collected by sensors and tractors - general operational data. Vector data can also include weather reports, and any data that has been converted from raster to vector.
By giving the farm the ability to process these massive operational data sets, insights into the impact of the day to day operations on the harvest become clearer. These analyses will give the farm a better understanding of how to manage operations and apply these lessons learned to the next harvest season.
To learn more about GeoMesa, read this article.
GeoTrellis can batch process massive amounts of raster data. With daily satellite updates, and on the fly drone collection, the amount of raster data collected by farms has never been greater.
By using GeoTrellis a farm can analyze vast amounts of raster data at a low cost. This will help the farm identify where plants are under duress or which areas are being over or under irrigated. Through the processing of this raster data, the farm will better understand trouble spots, and can investigate those targeted areas.
To learn more about GeoTrellis, read this article.
Smaller farms can also benefit by using FOSS4G technology. Farms with a web based GIS can use Geoserver to generate and maintain web maps and applications. Postgres/PostGIS can provide spatial data management and geoanalytics of farm data.
For day to day desktop spatial analysis, a farm could use QGIS or gvSIG. Both of these desktop applications can perform robust geospatial analytics and generate maps.
By reducing the costs of their software inputs to perform both large and small scale geoanalytics and visualizations, the farm will be able to increase the performance of their operations and increase efficiencies.
If FOSS4G technology in agriculture interests you, I invite you to the first FOSS4AG Day. On May 17th, 2018 in St Louis. FOSS4AG will be part of the community day for FOSS4G NA 2018, May 14-16, 2018.


Agri Asia 2019 International Exhibition and Conference
Agri Asia 2019 International Exhibition and Conference was held from 6th to 8th September, 2019 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. Radeecal Communications organizes Agri Asia since 2011 and the 9th edition was successfully concluded on 8th September, 2019.
The Exhibition was inaugurated by Shri Narendra Singh Tomar Honorable Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Department of Agriculture Farmers Welfare & Cooperation, Government of India; honorable Chief Minister of Gujarat- Shri Vijaybhai R. Rupani; Shri Jaydrathsinhji Parmar- Minister of Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt. of Gujarat; Shri Punamchand Parmar Additional Chief Secretary Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat; Mr. Sanyal Desai Chief Executive Office of Radeecal communications.
Agri Asia 2019 has witnessed around 1,00,000+ visitors from entire India and Abroad. This dynamic event on Agriculture designed for Farmers, Agriculture Business People, Agronomists, Biotechnologist, Government employees and for everyone who are willing to take The Next Giant Leap in Agriculture.
250+ companies from India and Overseas had participated in this International Exhibition. Entire exhibition was organized in 15,000 square meter exhibition space of Mahatma Mandir.
The 7th edition of Dairy Livestock & Poultry Expo Asia, as concurrent event to Agri Asia 2019, has proven a perfect platform for the Animal Husbandry, Livestock, Poultry, Dairy Farming and Veterinary Industry Stake Holders. Many companies had participated from all these sectors and experienced very good scope in these sectors. AMUL has sponsored this expo.
Important Figures :
Companies Participated: 250+
Farmers visited the exhibition: 1, 00,000
Countries Participated : India, Malaysia, Latvia, Italy, Isreal, Germany, Japan and Brazil
Agri Asia 2019 Farmers Seminar ….
Specific farmers centric Seminar was organized jointly with Agri Asia Exhibition on 6/9/2019 and 7/9/2019 where farmers took part from all over India. Seminar has covered various technical aspects related to Organic Farming, Government policy on Organic Farming, Certification on Organic Farming, Dairy Business, Dairy Farming an ideal design, Care of Milch (Milk Giving) cattle and Hygienic milk production & Milking procedures.
Source : IEIA


Do you support sustainable agriculture?
We can move California agriculture towards carbon neutrality.
Over a quarter of California’s total land mass is dedicated to farming and ranching. Agriculture is currently a net-emitter of greenhouse gases and has a fraught relationship with the state’s limited water resources. Large agricultural operations can be a major source of local air pollution, pose significant risk of contamination of water resources due to runoff, and contend with increasingly limited water resources.
With adequate financial, technical and research investments alongside regulations that promote health and equity, California can move agriculture towards carbon neutrality by 2030 and carbon-negative by 2035. We can achieve this by shifting to regenerative and sustainable agricultural practices, eliminating the use of toxic pesticides, and addressing racial and economic disparities in access to healthy food.


EM is short for Effective Microorganisms. EM are a group of heterogeneous microorganisms composed primarily of Photosynthetic bacteria, Ray fungi, Yeast, and Lactic acid bacteria, that affect the world of nature in a positive manner. These organisms are soil-borne, free-living and of the beneficial type. “By extension, EM is also the term applied to the liquid concentrate comprising very large numbers of such effective microorganisms that have been extracted from the natural world and coexists harmoniously in a liquid state” (Higa, 1994).
EM research and application was started in Japan by Dr. Teruo Higa through his research efforts in reducing the over dependence of Japanese farmers on ultimately destructive harmful chemical fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides and pesticides being currently used. He eventually concluded that microorganisms of different strains determine the quality, whether good or bad, of the receiving environment. Dr. Higa’s EM are comprised of 80 different strains taken from 10 distinct genera belonging to five different families. It can exist in both aerobic and anaerobic states (with and without air) and can easily be produced from household organic wastes and a little dose of EM liquid concentrate. EM in liquid form is formed at high pressure with a pH of 3.5.
The applications of EM are numerous and can raise the quality of life anywhere and with minimal investment. It raises agricultural productivity, provides an alternative to solid wastes and wastewater disposal and management, makes the livestock industry a cleaner and more efficient industry and can basically improve the health and hygiene of communities and of farm animals- all through natural means. The technology is currently being employed in 51 countries worldwide, including Japan, United States, Brazil, Thailand and now in the Philippines.
2.0 Application/ Current Uses
EM was initially developed and used as a microbial inoculant for soil conditioning and agriculture throughout the 1970s and 1980s but at the experimental and research stage. It was found to be an “effective tool for manipulating and managing the overall microbial ecology of complex and diverse systems” (EMTech). EM is a versatile technology and can be used in soil conditioning, crop and livestock production, aquaculture, bioremediation of industrial wastes, and as a de-odorizer in markets, homes, offices, garbage transfer stations and landfills.
A number of farms planted to rice, vegetables, sugarcanes, banana and other crops are currently using EM and there are testimonies that harvests have increased, produce were of high and safe quality and soils became more productive have been gathered. In addition, many livestock raisers (poultry, swine, quail) are using EM as feed and water additive, deodorizer and as an important ingredient in organic fertilizer production. EM is also used by operators in prawn, bangus, tilapia and lapu-lapu production in many areas of the country, whether in cages, fishponds or in brackish culture. Many progressive local government units, including those in Metro Manila, are utilizing EM technology as a deodorizer of solid wastes in transfer stations and in landfills.
3.0 How does EM work?
During the last 50 years, microorganisms have been used extensively to advance medical technology, improve human and animal health, make food processing efficient and safe, advance genetic engineering and agricultural technology, contribute to environmental protection, and more recently, effectively treat and manage agricultural and municipal wastes. These have been well documented. The success is possible because certain microorganisms interact in a positive or beneficial manner in the environment they are in, be it, the soil, flora, fauna, water or air. (Parr,1995). Controlling diseases or pathogens in the receiving environment and decomposing wastes pollutants are significant contributions of beneficial microorganisms.
In developing EM, Dr. Teruo Higa has been able to isolate over 80 different strains of effective microorganisms/ beneficial taken from 10 distinct genera belonging to five different families. It is precisely this heterogeneity among the various microorganisms that give EM its amazing and wide-ranging effects. In fact, no particular limit is placed on the number of microorganisms used in EM. Apart from the advantage of having a heterogeneous group of beneficial microorganisms (EM), it is the regenerative quality of these microorganisms that enable the quality of anything such as the soil, the air or even the human body to be raised to a more positive level.
Another property of EM is that it demonstrates the ability of aerobic (existing with air/oxygen) and anaerobic (without air/oxygen) bacteria to coexist, which, until recently, was thought of to be impossible. Bacteria of opposing types, when together, act in mutually beneficial and complementary manner. Anaerobic bacteria/ microorganisms bring about decay in organic matter; whereas, other types of microorganisms can cause fermentation of the same organic matter, hastening its transformation into useful substances. It is also a very effective anti-oxidant, that is, it has anti-aging and disease-suppressing components by limiting the activities of oxidants (activated oxygen).
Thus, “microorganisms are in abundance everywhere and have a large influence on biological and chemical qualities such as the extent of putrefaction, fermentation, disease and oxidation of any system." (EMTech). EM technology has recognized these properties and is using these properties to raise the overall quality of the environment.
4.0 How effective is EM?
EM is currently being used in 51 countries for a variety of uses delineated above. In livestock production, the use of EM microbial inoculant holds great promise including its effectivity in improving production performance, odor control, waste management, sanitation, and manure fertilizer production. It is also an anti-oxidant. Basically, it:
· eliminates foul odor;
· prevents disease development & epidemic;
· treats waste to pass allowable discharge criteria;
· improves growth rat, increases weaning rate / adult fertility;
· decreases mortality rate;
· improves quality of produce (e.q. taste, texture, smell); and,
· helps convert animal waste into organic fertilizer.
Reports received from a field testing in a hog farm in the Province of Iloilo, Philippines note that the application of EM technology has resulted in a signifcant reduction of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) from an initial level of 4,300 ppm to 165 ppm and then to 90 ppm. Upon recommendation of further aeration of the settling ponds to complement the EM inoculation, the BOD level, after the two-month trial period, was reported at only 3.0 ppm (the DENR standard is 50 ppm). The hog farm did not have a Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR) to treat its wastewater. In the Holiday Hills II and Domino Stock and Breeding Farms in the Province of Laguna, Philippines, there has been a noticeable drop in malodor. Last 09 October 2000, Universal Robina Corporation (URC) of the Gokongwei group issued a certification of the successful use of EM in controlling odor from their hog farms.
A five (5)-month study conducted by the International Training Center on Pig Husbandry (ITCPH) in Lipa City, Province of Batangas, Philippines in 1995-1996 concluded that EM was an effective way of improving the production performance of fatteners and that a higher average daily gain and a lower feed conversion ratio can be attained. This was due to the considerable drop in ammonia levels and pathogenic microbial count, the former a significant factor in respiratory problem management and odor problems, the latter a factor in cases of infection (ITCPH: Buizon et.al, 1996)
The cities of Manila and Lipa have likewise recently issued (23 and 07 August 2000 respectively) certifications as to the use and effectiveness of EM in deodorizing and disinfecting the solid wastes (garbage) being collected daily.
In farming, experiments in other countries have demonstrated the effectiveness of EM in controlling erosion, reducing irrigation, increasing higher water infiltration and water holding capacity, reducing compaction of the soil, suppressing attack by soil pathogens, reducing use of chemical fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides, herbicides etc. Agricultural products such as vegetables, citrus, rice, cut-flowers, wheat, peas, bamboo, banana etc. have been experimented on with the use of EM. Experiments in the use of EM for golf courses have been successful in golf courses both in the U.S. and here in the Philippines.
5.0 Is EM safe?
EM has been thoroughly tested in most countries where it is in use. In the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has categorized all microorganisms in EM as generally recognized as safe (GRAS); while the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has categorized most of the microorganisms as food grade microorganisms (EMTech).
In the Philippines, the Clinical Laboratory Report (05 May 1995) of the Toxicity Test issued by the Director of Bureau of Animal Industry, Department of Agriculture stated that the Kyusei EM-1 Liquid and EM Bokashi (solid), had “no untoward effect on laboratory animals. All inoculated mice were apparently healthy and alive.” The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of EM produced in the U.S. is enclosed.
Kyusei EM-1 is currently being produced here in the Philippines, utilizing locally available substrates. The original “seed” comes from Japan. The “seed” is composed of live beneficial microorganisms carefully selected from the list of the so called 2000 “beneficial microorganisms”. The National Institute of Molecular Biotechnology (BIOTECH), University of the Philippines at Los Baños, the accountable agency mandated by the Philippine government to handle products of this kind, tested/evaluated Kyusei EM-1 and found out that this microorganisms are the same, types of microorganisms found in the soils, regardless of the country of origin.
EM has successfully passed the standards in the United States of America where the environmental concern is far advanced than any other countries in the world. The Agricultural Research Service of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has conducted laboratory, greenhouse and field tests with Kyusei EM-1 and has found it to be a mixed culture of common microorganisms often found in agricultural soils including mainly Lactobacillus spp., photosynthetic bacteria, yeast and actinomycetes (Parr, J. F., 1995). These microorganisms are not “engineered” nor the exotic types, and are not known to be harmful to plants, animals or humans.
Research conducted by scientists in other countries, including the Asia-Pacific region, has shown that EM is very useful in rehabilitating deteriorated soils brought about by intensive cultivation and application of harmful agricultural chemicals. This has led to the proliferation of the pathogenic types of microbes, as manifested by the occurrence of diseases in plants and animals.
Several scientists in different countries have shown that the application of EM improved the microbial diversity in agricultural soils and even improved the population of inherent beneficial microbes therein. This shows that EM cannot cause the extinction of any inherent microbe in a certain locality. Besides microbial taxonomy is generally not based on locality. A Lactobacillus acidophilus found in Japan or in the United States of America is the same Lactobacillus acidophilus that can be found in the Philippines.
 Fermentation is essentially an “anaerobic process by which facultative microorganisms (e.g., yeasts) transform complex organic molecules (e.g. carbohydrates) into simple organic compounds that often can be absorbed directly by plants.” The process yields a relatively small amount of energy compared to aerobic decomposition, which results in complete oxidation that releases large amounts of energy, gas, heat with carbon dioxide and water. Putrefaction is somewhat the reverse of fermentation in which “facultative heterotrophic microorganisms decompose proteins anaerobically, yielding malodorous incompletely oxidized, metabolites (e.g. ammonia, mercaptans and indole) that are often toxic to plants and animals.” (Higa and Parr, 1994)
 Activated oxygen attacks the cell by oxidizing the unsaturated fatty acid to lipid peroxide which causes the cell membrane to malfunction. Oxidation is the process by which a molecule gives up electrons and become unstable. Thus, in the cell membrane, oxidation causes the unsaturated fatty acids to give up its electrons, and consequently, its stability.
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